Extension

A woman stands outside next to her cattle operation. The sky is great and it looks windy.

March 17, 2023

Annie’s Project empowered Marion County farmer Amy Lehenbauer

Annie’s Project, a program offered by University of Missouri Extension for two decades, gave Amy Lehenbauer the confidence she needed to become active in the family farm. Lehenbauer is one of more than 19,000 women across the nation who completed the program during the past 20 years, says MU Extension agriculture business specialist Karisha Devlin. The program celebrates two decades of helping women in agriculture gain skills in leadership, business and estate planning, self-defense and self-care. “Annie’s Project educates and empowers women in agriculture and encourages them in whatever role they choose to have in their farming operations,” says Devlin.
Ray stands in front of a green field presenting a poster to field day guests.

Feb. 20, 2023

Q&A with Ray Massey

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am an extension economist in the Division of Applied Social Sciences. My primary responsibilities revolve around crop production economics. I tend to focus on the intersection of production and the environment. So, I have done research and education on manure value, biosecurity, managing under extreme weather events and insurance decisions. I am fortunate to be able to work with faculty from other departments to create programs that meet the needs of Missouri farmers and businesses. Some programs that I have contributed. These programs…
Nick and his girlfriend pose for a photo. His girlfriend holds up some fish that she caught.

Jan. 19, 2023

Q&A with Nick Wesslak

Nick collects field spore trap samples. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am an agronomy field specialist based in Marion County. I cover the eight northeast counties of Missouri. How long have you worked in this position? I have worked in this position since April 2022. Nick scouts field crops with graduate student Mellanie Carraher. What is your favorite part about the work you do? It is hard for me to pick one favorite part, so I will list a few. I thoroughly enjoy working with my Extension team. It is very…
Shawn poses for a portrait at the Graves-Chapple 2022 field day.

Dec. 7, 2022

Q&A with Shawn Deering

Shawn is a field specialist in livestock based in Gentry county.
Several men and one woman hold shovels with gold ribbons

Nov. 30, 2022

Expanding Opportunties

Groundbreaking held for new livestock handling facility at MU’s Southwest REEC.
A woman in a suit holds a microphone and walks around in front of four other people. Photo is in black and white.

Nov. 21, 2022

Q&A with Tawnie DeJong

Tawnie is the MU livestock judging team coach, an animal sciences instructor and 4-H livestock superintendent for the Missouri State Fair.
four people are standing in a field talking about agricultural production. they each wear hats and plaid shirts.

Nov. 15, 2022

MU Extension helps farmers in the Bahamas

Partnership with Springfield-based nonprofit strengthens food security internationally.
three people stand in front of a white board smiling.

Nov. 9, 2022

Q&A with Alan Spell

Alan is an assistant extension professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences.
person in a white beekeeping suit handles bees outdoors

Nov. 2, 2022

Heroes to Hives and other MU Extension programs help veterans

Workshops help veterans make the transition from military to civilian life.
Two men sit behind a booth.

Oct. 18, 2022

Q&A with Jerry Richards

Jerry is a feral hog outreach educator based in Potosi, MO.