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Quail numbers on the rise at MU Extension research farm
The past year hasn't been kind to the northern bobwhite quail in Missouri. Ice storms left many to freeze or starve and heavy rains washed away nests and drowned hatchlings. But quail numbers are actually on the rise at an MU research farm that has served as a laboratory for practices that integrate habitat for bobwhite quail into modern farm operations.
Kindergarten Farm Food Initiative
This program engages children in experiential learning and involves parents and community members by linking schools and families to local food growers. Through activities and events, relationships are established with local farmers who provide both fruit and vegetable snacks in the classroom and education farm trips.
Think twice before investing in a water filtration systems
Public water supplies in this country provide some of the safest and cleanest water in the world at very low cost.
4-H program director candidates visit campus
Public presentations and Q&A sessions are scheduled for each candidate. All faculty, staff, councils, foundation members, and 4-H youth are encouraged to attend.
Wild thing
Adults have wings and two dark, longitudinal stripes behind the head and in front of the wings.
Missouri wineries hit jackpot with large grape harvest
This year's Missouri grape harvest is larger than the fermentation and storing capacity of some wineries.
Online holiday shopping safety measures
Buying gifts online can save time, money and effort, but Internet shoppers should take precautions and think before they click.
Planning, menu changes can offset higher food costs of Thanksgiving dinner
Based on data from an American Farm Bureau Federation survey, in 2007 it cost an estimated $42.26 to feed 10 people a typical Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, buttered rolls, peas, cranberries, a celery and carrots relish tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, coffee and milk.
Disregard for safety behind most ATV accidents in Missouri
All-terrain vehicles accounted for at least 111 accidents with 19 fatalities in 2007.
Bringing Missouri River history to life
Students at Frederick Douglass High School in Columbia are learning about the Missouri River and its history through a series of field trips and activities developed by their teachers in collaboration with researchers from the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources.
Fair debt collection
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires debt collectors to treat you fairly and bans certain debt collection practices. The law does not erase any debt you actually owe.
Put your pasture lease agreement in writing
High commodity prices provide an opportunity for landowners to increase their income by converting pasture to crop production.
Your garden after the freeze
The growing season has ended and many gardeners are heading out to clean up what the frost has left behind. But some gardeners don't bother with fall cleanup.
Rules for Missouri Fourth-Class Cities
Most cities in Missouri are fourth-class cities; some are about as old as the state and others are brand new. We hope this effort is useful to those who make city government work.
Healthier eating for the holidays
You can still enjoy your favorite holiday foods while providing your family with healthier and more nutritious alternatives.
Food prices are up
There are still ways to save.
I have a Mac computer. Will the Missouri Small Business Start-Up Kit CD work with my computer? Are Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator the only two browsers it works with? I have Firefox and Safari. Does it come in any other format?
Read the answer from Jean Bruns, Web developer.
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MyActivity Pyramid
The handout and poster are based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.
Farm food Windows Media video