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Learn fungi-mentals of mushroom growing

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Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Valerie Tate, 660-895-5123

LINNEUS, Mo. – A one-day workshop, hosted by University of Missouri Extension in Linn County, helps people get out of the dark about growing mushrooms.

The class is 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9 at the...

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Joins USDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will become the 52nd state agency to operate the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program is part of USDA’s efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of seniors, ensuring that all older Americans have acces...

USDA Announces $8.8 Million Available to Support Food and Agricultural Sciences...

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $8.8 million in competitive funding to support Hispanic-Serving Institutions’ (HSIs) agricultural science education programs. These grants will enhance the ability of these colleges and universities to support underserved students and...

Women over 50 most at risk of heart disease

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Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Susan Mills-Gray, 816-380-8460

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. – While we’ve all seen the image of a gray-haired, overweight man clenching his heart and gasping for breath, just as many...

Check home inside and out after spring storms

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Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Tom Fuhrman, 660-269-9656

MOBERLY, Mo. – Spending few hours now on spring home maintenance can save you many hours and dollars later, says a University of Missouri Extension housing specialist.

Tom Fuhrman says it’s...

Lenders learn risk-management plan protects beef prices in falling market

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Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Scott Brown, 573-882-3861

ROLLA, Mo. – With feeder-calf prices still falling, beef producers can protect current prices on their calves. But they won’t make as much money as they could have if they had sold...

Director of Ag Honors Outstanding Farm Broadcaster during Governor’s Conference on...

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Director of Ag Honors Outstanding Farm Broadcaster during Governor's Conference on Agriculture...

Woods County Extension Director and Educator Karen Armbruster honored for her...

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There are no typical days for Armbruster, who also has been the county Extension director for 14 years. How could there be when on any given day she could be working with local 4-H club members or leading a tai chi class for older adults or teaching fourth, fifth and sixth graders about bullying?

Yet the energetic educator would not have it any...

USDA Announces Funding for Rural Broadband and Telecommunications Infrastructure

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $190.5 million in grants and loans to make broadband and other advanced communications infrastructure improvements in rural areas....

USDA Announces Projects to Create Jobs and Strengthen Economic Development Across...

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CLARINDA, Iowa – July 31, 2012 – Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug O’Brien today announced the selection of projects in Iowa for loans and grants that will support job creation efforts, business development and strengthen economic growth in rural communities across the state....
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