University of Missouri Extension108 Whitten HallColumbia, MO 65211

Visit us online at extension.missouri.edu

an equal opportunity/ADA institution

UED1120 Revised 05/15/2M

The University of Missouri is your land-grant university. We bring the benefits of research conducted at the University of Missouri to you.

Since 1914, MU Extension has been providing practical knowledge, creating solutions and helping the state’s economy grow.

Local MU Extension centers offer programs that meet the unique needs of you and your community. Many online classes are also available.

So, what are you waiting for?

Discover new skills and knowledge today.

extension.missouri.edu

Grow smarter. Eat better.MU Extension works to ensure safe and healthy food is accessible to all Missourians.

Strengthen the community.Life is better when your community is vibrant and safe.

Get healthy.

Never stop learning.

Live green. Save green.

MU Extension has programs and services to help you:

Live. And Learn.You don’t have to be a college student to benefit from the university. MU Extension brings knowledge from the University of Missouri to you — in learning opportunities where you live, when it’s convenient for you. Choose from many areas that will enrich your life. Find out how to:

• Grow safe and healthy food.

• Build and grow profitable businesses.

• Improve your health.

• Reduce energy dependence.

• Update professional certifications.

4-H Center for YouthDevelopment4-H prepares Missouri’s youth for higher education, teaches them life skills and encourages them to volunteer in their communities.

• Extension specialists offer nutrition and fitness classes to help reduce obesity, diabetes and other illnesses.

• Programs help people of all ages manage stress, improve relationships and build life skills.

• Continuing education programs help people enrich their careers with up-to-date knowledge and best practices.

• Development academies teach people to better their communities and to lead positive youth programs.

• MU Extension provides workforce training and business consultation in your community.

• Extension helps communities plan, organize and fund operations and activities.

MU Extension teaches:

• Children how to make good food choices.

• The proper way to safely store, preserve and prepare food.

• How to grow safe and profitable food.

MU Extension helps individuals, businesses and farms save money when they:

• Increase energy efficiency.

• Expand use of renewable energy.

• Conserve, protect and improve ground water.