MU Extension in Livingston County

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Real Farms. Real Strategies. Real Opportunities.
Join ’s Field to Consumer farm tours and learn directly from farmers who are successfully diversifying their operations through direct-to-consumer sales, CSA programs, and agritourism.

Tour stops include:
Aug. 6, 9-11 a.m. – 1840 Cattle Co., Gower; direct-to-consumer beef
Aug. 20, 9-11 a.m. – Triple H Family Farm, Marshall; CSA program and farmers markets
Sept. 17, 9-11 a.m. – Anne’s Acres, Lincoln; u-pick and direct marketing

These hands-on field days will give you practical tools to manage risk, keep effective records, market your products, and make informed business decisions.

Space is limited, so register today: https://muext.us/fieldtoconsumer

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09/02/2026

Even though it's September, it still feels like summer outside. That makes this cool, refreshing watermelon salad the perfect way to enjoy the season's fresh flavors a little longer.

This alpha-gal friendly salad combines juicy watermelon, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and fresh basil for a light, refreshing dish that's perfect for family meals, cookouts or any warm-weather gathering.

Best of all, it costs just about $6 to $7 for the entire recipe, making it an affordable way to enjoy the best of summer's harvest.

Recipe card: https://brnw.ch/21x5nNP

09/01/2026

Think your sorghum has what it takes?
There’s still time to put your 2026 crop to the test in the National Sorghum Yield Contest. From irrigated to dryland, no-till to tillage, and food grade, there’s a division for growers across sorghum country.
Entries are due Nov. 24, 2026, with all required forms due by Dec. 2.
Don’t let your hard work go unrecognized. Enter your best yield and see how your crop stacks up against the best in the nation.
Enter today at SorghumGrowers.com/yieldcontest.

09/01/2026

Stronger connections = healthier communities.

Through the ShowMe Connection project, eligible participants can take free MU Extension classes focused on:
• Healthy relationships
• Physical activity
• Mental health awareness

If you live in a rural area, are 18+ and can complete a short training, you may qualify! Eligibility required. Spots are limited.

Contact Candace Rodman to express interest and learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x5m8Y

This work is supported by ShowMe Connection, project award no. 2025-46100-45377 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture

09/01/2026

Real Farms. Real Strategies. Real Opportunities.
Join ’s Field to Consumer farm tours and learn directly from farmers who are successfully diversifying their operations through direct-to-consumer sales, CSA programs, and agritourism.
Tour stops include:
Aug. 6, 9-11 a.m. – 1840 Cattle Co., Gower; direct-to-consumer beef
Aug. 20, 9-11 a.m. – Triple H Family Farm, Marshall; CSA program and farmers markets
Sept. 17, 9-11 a.m. – Anne’s Acres, Lincoln; u-pick and direct marketing
These hands-on field days will give you practical tools to manage risk, keep effective records, market your products, and make informed business decisions.
Space is limited, so register today: https://muext.us/fieldtoconsumer

09/01/2026

Join the conversation about Livingston County’s future! The Livingston County MU Extension Council, in partnership with Maximize Northwest Missouri, invites residents and community partners to a county-wide forum on Tuesday, September 1, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Chillicothe.
Participants will review local survey findings, share their experiences, connect with others, and contribute ideas that can support ongoing community efforts. The forum is open to anyone who lives, works, or serves in Livingston County.
Register here: https://pears.io/events/mu/9210/