MU Extension in Adair County

MU Extension in Adair County MU Extension empowers people to improve their lives, businesses and communities by providing practical, relevant, and research-based educational strategies.

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EOE/ADA MU Extension is the University of Missouri’s classroom in Adair County. We connect people to research-based education to enrich the quality of life and enhance the economic well-being of our communities. MU Extension partners with the Adair County Commission and other local organizations to provide education, information and services that meet p

eople’s needs. The elected and appointed members of the Adair County Extension Council provide guidance in identifying those needs to ensure that our educational programs are relevant, reliable and responsive. Whether it’s resources for yourself or your family, farm, business or community, we invite you to explore our website, call or email to learn how we can help you. http://extension.missouri.edu/adair

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06/17/2026

Your tomatoes might just need a gentle shake to thrive. Try lightly shaking flowers. It helps with pollination and is a great chore for young gardeners.

Learn more about growing homegrown tomatoes: https://brnw.ch/21x3qk5

06/16/2026

Meet Brad Coleman, a MU Extension 4-H field specialist in southeast Missouri, who is helping youth take the next step toward their future.

Through the Youth Futures College to Career Readiness program, Brad empowers young people with essential skills like resume writing, completing job applications and practicing mock interviews, while guiding them toward the careers they aspire to achieve.

Join the Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists on June 30 at 6 pm at the Ray Klingensmith Amphitheatre in Rotary Park ...
06/16/2026

Join the Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists on June 30 at 6 pm at the Ray Klingensmith Amphitheatre in Rotary Park in Kirksville, for an evening of learning about pollinators, pollinator plants, the Veteran's Memorial Display Garden, All-America Selections and MU Extension horticulture and natural resource related programs.

Show-Me 4-H Club members took pets and livestock to Kirksville Manor Care Center on June 14 for pet therapy, a club serv...
06/15/2026

Show-Me 4-H Club members took pets and livestock to Kirksville Manor Care Center on June 14 for pet therapy, a club service project. Residents got to pet the animals and ask questions. During the business meeting, the members learned how to properly write a thank-you card and practiced writing cards. Show-Me is led by Extension horticulture specialist, Jennifer Schutter, with help from parent volunteers.

Those tall plants with delicate white flowers popping up along roadsides and field edges may look harmless. They are not...
06/15/2026

Those tall plants with delicate white flowers popping up along roadsides and field edges may look harmless. They are not. Poison hemlock is a toxic plants in Missouri and every part of it is poisonous, whether green or dried. This plant spreads aggressively, with a single plant producing up to 38,000 seeds.

How to identify poison hemlock:
• Height: Can reach 6 feet or taller
• Stems: Smooth, hollow, hairless with distinctive purple blotches or streaks
• Leaves: Fern-like, finely divided, with a strong unpleasant odor when crushed
• Flowers: Small white flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters
• Growth cycle: Low rosette the first year, tall flowering plant the second year
• Poison hemlock is often confused with Queen Anne’s lace, but that plant is shorter, hairy and not toxic

How to get rid of it safely:
• Hand removal: Only for small infestations and with full protective clothing
• Mowing or tillage: Can help reduce spread
• Herbicides: Most effective in the early rosette stage before flowering

Safety tips:
• Wear gloves, long sleeves and eye protection when handling
• Avoid inhaling plant material during removal
• Never burn poison hemlock — inhalation can be dangerous
• If unsure, do not touch the plant

Get more info: https://brnw.ch/21x3ms4

Consult the W**d ID Guide for additonal photo of Poison Hemlock and Queen Anne's Lace: https://brnw.ch/21x3ms3

Want to stay independent, active, and confident as you age?Join the next online session of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy — L...
06/12/2026

Want to stay independent, active, and confident as you age?

Join the next online session of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy — Level 2, starting June 22 at 3 p.m. This course builds on the progress you made in Level 1, helping you continue to build muscle, strengthen bone density and feel more confident in everyday movements, all guided by MU Extension specialists from the comfort of your home.

Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, June 22–August 12, from 3 – 4 p.m.

Keep moving forward this summer with a practical, supportive program that delivers real results.

Register and learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3iHx

Four individuals of the North Star Master Naturalist Chapter were recognized at their chapter meeting on June 10 for com...
06/11/2026

Four individuals of the North Star Master Naturalist Chapter were recognized at their chapter meeting on June 10 for completing all their requirements to be a certified Master Naturalist. After completing the course last fall, these four have also completed their required 40 volunteer service hours which includes a capstone project, and 8 hours of advanced training. Congratulations!

06/11/2026

Strawberry season is here in Missouri, making it the perfect time to enjoy fresh, local flavor.

Looking for a simple way to enjoy a quick, satisfying dessert? Try this one for a light, sweet treat you can make in individual servings in minutes.

Strawberries are not only sweet and versatile, they are also packed with nutrition. They are a great source of vitamin C, provide fiber and contain antioxidants that support overall health.

Find more recipes and make the most of strawberry season while it lasts: https://brnw.ch/21x3ha1

The 4-H floriculture project met this morning to learn how to make boutonnieres, corsages, and a bridal bouquet, instruc...
06/10/2026

The 4-H floriculture project met this morning to learn how to make boutonnieres, corsages, and a bridal bouquet, instructed by horticulture specialist Jennifer Schutter. They also used fresh cut lavender to make sachets and lavender wands. The girls will enter these projects in the NEMO Fair in July. Blue ribbon items will go on to the Missouri State Fair.

Address

503 E Northtown Road
Kirksville, MO
63501

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16606659866

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