Extension and engagement

Mike Kateman, center, with his calf, Boots.

Sep. 11, 2020

Kateman credits 4-H for teaching leadership and life lessons

MU Assistant Vice Chancellor Mike Kateman shares how 4-H helped mold him into a leader.

MU Extension agronomist Dhruba Dhakal started a plant diagnostic clinic at the Clark Produce Auction in mid-June.

Sep. 8, 2020

MU plant diagnostic clinic helps Amish producers in Clark

A clinic held by MU Extension is helping overcome horticulture issues in Missouri’s Amish communities.

Maryfrances DiGirolamo and James Hilburn

Sep. 2, 2020

Gardeners make community impact

Greene County Master Gardeners donate fresh grown produce to local food pantries.

woman with cows

Aug. 31, 2020

New dairy podcast takes research to the barn

Dairy specialist Reagan Bluel is finding new ways to serve often-isolated dairy farmers.

girl at table doing craft

Aug. 28, 2020

Keeping camp alive

Innovation, technology make 4-H 'virtual camp' a memorable experience.

vet standing in front of white van

Aug. 5, 2020

Tigers for Troops helps rural veterans navigate the VA benefits system

The organization recently helped more than a dozen veterans at the Salem Community Center through one-on-one Zoom sessions.

broadband fiber optics in a hand

July 21, 2020

Bringing high-speed internet to rural areas

Experts from all four University of Missouri System universities and MU Extension unveiled a pilot plan to expand broadband access in a rural community.

kids planting a tree

June 25, 2020

Community engagement aids vulnerable youth in rural Missouri

MU researchers have found that community engagement efforts in rural areas can help connect vulnerable youth with opportunities and resources to improve their livelihood.

cans and jars of food

June 4, 2020

How to do a food demo for 95 in a pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, MU Extension continues nutrition education to help build community engagement and excitement for growing and preparing healthy food.

colorful fresh produce in baskets

June 1, 2020

Grow your own veggies to ease COVID-19 financial stress

MU Extension is offering a free self-paced online course to help novice gardeners learn the basics of vegetable gardening.

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