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Training on creating cultural heritage tourism project set for April 22

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

Story source: Lee Ann Woolery, 573-884-9025

LEXINGTON, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists and Lexington community leaders will offer training on how to create a cultural heritage tourism project on April 22.

Lexington...

Health insurance: Too late to enroll for 2016?

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Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Graham McCaulley, 573-882-2005

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Open enrollment for buying coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace ended Jan. 31. That means you can’t buy health insurance...

Program on fence laws set for March 10

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

Story source: Joe Koenen, 660-947-2705

FULTON, Mo. –University of Missouri Extension offers a program on Missouri fence laws, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at locations throughout the state.

“Missouri continues to have a very...

Planning is key to successfully meeting savings goals

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Actually, the first step to a firmer financial footing – establishing a savings plan – does not require any cash, said Sissy Osteen, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension personal resource specialist.

“I like to say there are no financial goals, only goals that require money,” Osteen said. “A savings plan is a roadmap to your goals. It als...

FACT SHEET: Overview of USDA’s BioPreferred Program

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Earlier today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a statement on the growth of USDA’s BioPreferred Program, which has certified more than 2,500 products in 100 different product categories. The most recent product to be certified biobased by USDA’s BioPreferred Program is Tide detergent from Proctor & Gamble. The new product, Tide PurClean, w...

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on New Biobased Laundry Detergent

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on news that Proctor & Gamble’s Tide detergent will soon release Tide PurClean, a recently “certified biobased” product through USDA’s BioPreferred Program:...

USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production, by expanding a crop insurance option to allow producers to purchase insurance coverage that better reflects their product’s actual value. The expanded coverage is part of the U.S. Department of A...

Managing household mold

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Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Michael Goldschmidt, 573-884-0905

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri saw abundant rainfall in 2015. That’s often good news for crops but can be bad news for homes.

Even if your home escaped serious flood damage, moisture...

OSU animal science unveils new state-of-the-art equine center

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“Our new multi-million-dollar center is state of the art and has a teaching barn, small indoor arena, classrooms, feed and tack rooms, a wash rack and a treatment area, all made possible by the generosity of horse enthusiasts who believe in what we are doing in support of Oklahoma’s equine industry,” said Clint Rusk, head of the OSU Department of A...

USDA Proposes Policies to Improve Food Access, Healthy Choices for Low-income...

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2016 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today announced a proposed rule designed to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increased access to healthy foods by requiring stores that accept SNAP to stock a wider array o...
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