USDA Expands Microloans to Help Farmers Purchase Farmland and Improve Property
MU Extension offers online Master Gardener training
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Sarah Denkler, 573-686-8064; David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Do you have a green thumb and a desire to share your skill? Why not become certified as a Master Gardener.
“The motto of the Master...
USDA Offers New Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
Patience saves lives during harvest
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Todd Lorenz, 660-882-5661
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A simple, inexpensive sign and a few extra minutes save lives during harvest time.
The slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem, a reflective orange triangle bordered with red, is the...
High tunnels increase freshness and cash to producers
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “We are in a food production revolution,” University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein told...
Obama Administration Announces New Chair of Restore Council and Reaffirms Commitment...
Wood burning stoves offer cheaper heating alternative
Heath Sanders named new OSU Cooperative Extension area agronomist
“Heath is an extremely well-respected young agronomist; we consider ourselves fortunate to have a professional of his caliber and firsthand experience as a member of our team,” said Bob LeValley, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension southwest district director.
Sanders has served Oklahoma as an OSU Cooperative Extension assistant...
Garden green beans can be canned, dried, pickled or frozen
Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Tammy Roberts, 660-679-4167
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. —Many gardeners end up with so many green beans they don’t know what to do with them.
“There are many ways that you...
Learn fungi-mentals of mushroom growing
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...

