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Applications Now Available for 2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). MAbA is a competitive program for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related degrees and…

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Wyaconda Cemetery News

The summer of 2020 was a busy summer for the cemetery.  Mowing was up due to frequent rains.  Our grounds keeper does an excellent job keeping it mowed and trimmed.  We bladed all roads as well and rocked in 2019.  The drives are bladed during the summer months. We did have a bit of a…

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2021 elections For Scotland County University of Missouri Extension Council

Five county residents have completed terms of office on the Scotland County University of Missouri Extension Council and will be succeeded by new members after a January 2021 election. Outgoing members are Ellen Aylward, Sharon Bradley, Paul Campbell, Jessica Karsch, and Deidra Musgrove. Council members whose terms continue are Dawn Triplett, Tad Mallett, Laurie Jack,…

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Give Holiday Gifts from MDC: Visit the MDC Online Nature Shop and MDC Nature Centers for Nature-Related Holiday Gifts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Have any nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages. Visit the MDC online Nature…

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 112th Recruit Class

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 112th Recruit Class,…

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Culver-Stockton College is Now Offering Two New Tracks In Its Master of Education Program

An alternative certification track provides potential teachers who do not have an education background the opportunity to earn certification in a variety of areas. Strong professional candidates can expand their knowledge in education and contribute to the profession with a wide range of professional experience and content knowledge. People who initially trained in other areas…

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Scotland County Commission Minutes

Thursday, November 19, 2020 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE:  Presiding Commissioner: Duane Ebeling, Eastern District Commissioner, Danette Clatt- Absent, Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins, and Deputy County Clerk, Nancy McClamroch. Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Commissioner Ebeling.…

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MU Extension: Consider Ergonomics When Buying Garden Tools

COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you have a gardener on your holiday gift list, consider user-friendly tools that suit their ability and age. When choosing tools, gardeners and gift-givers should consider ergonomics, the science of fitting equipment to create less stress on the body, says Brenda Schreck, University of Missouri Extension specialist in livestock and youth…

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Treat It Right and Christmas Cactus Lives to Bloom Another Year

COLUMBIA, Mo. – With proper care, Christmas cactus is a gift that gives for many years, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Trinklein has recommendations for success with Christmas cactus: Christmas cacti tolerate low light but perform best in bright, indirect light in the home. They benefit from brighter light during winter, but…

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