Extension

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Sep. 27, 2022

Q&A with Joni Harper

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missour I am a county engagement specialist in agriculture and environment. I am involved in several MU Extension programs, like Heroes to Hives, for which I am the co-PI and one of the lead team members. I’m trained in delivering the Q.P.R. suicide prevention training and teach Weathering the Storm, a farmer/rancher stress program. I’m also working with the Missouri Vegetable Growers Association on the watermelon research specialty block grant, and I coordinate Master Gardener/Master Naturalist programs in three counties. How long have you worked in this position?…
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Aug. 12, 2022

Q&A with Travis Harper

Travis is a field specialist in agronomy.

Aug. 8, 2022

T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center to Host Field Day Aug. 26

Participants to learn about the latest in agricultural research and real-world applications.
The sunflowers at South Farm are in bloom! South Farm welcomed the (socially distanced) public to the farm for selfies, starting Aug. 7. The bloom period lasts about 7-10 days.

Aug. 8, 2022

Mizzou South Farm to Host First Home Garden Showcase

Event to be held Saturday, Aug. 27.
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July 29, 2022

Q&A with Holly Records

Holly is an extension educator in St. Louis County.
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July 18, 2022

Q&A with Katie Neuner

Katie is a field specialist in agricultural business serving Lafayette and Ray Counties.
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July 5, 2022

Q&A with Anthony Ohmes

Anthony is a field specialist in agronomy serving the Southeast region.
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June 21, 2022

Q&A with Elizabeth Picking

Elizabeth is a field specialist in livestock based in Howell County.
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June 8, 2022

Q&A with Teng Lim

Teng inspects the manure scraper system at the MU swine farm. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?  I am an Extension professor and agricultural engineer. I work with agricultural air quality, waste management, and biosecurity. How long have you worked in this position?  I have been in this position for 12+ years. Extension faculty Joe Zulovich, Ray Massey, Cory Bromfield and Teng Lim visit ancient stone carvings in Henan, China. What is your favorite part about the work you do?   My favorite part about the work I do is helping farmers and agency folks…
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May 10, 2022

Q&A with Donna Aufdenberg

Horticulture field specialist Donna Aufdenberg supports horticulture programming in 18 counties in Southeast Missouri.