The Mercer County Extension office will host an open house on Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 5 to 7 o’clock. The office was moved to its new location inside, the new Mercer County Fair Building at 505 South Steward Street in Princeton. Hot dogs and chips will be served during the open house. Members of […]
Youths, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the country are celebrating everything 4-H during National 4-H Week, October 6-12. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a proclamation calling for Missouri to observe National 4-H Week this year. Missouri 4-H is celebrating by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people, and will highlight the remarkable 4-H […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the sheriff’s office is seeking tips on a recent burglary and theft of tools and equipment from private property in the area of East Polk Street. There was a forced entry into the home, which was not occupied at the time of the incident. Items stolen include: DW Chop […]
“Mum’s the word,” but fall color shouts at Dutch Garden Nursery of Edina, a Knox County community of about 1,200 people. James Burkholder of Dutch Garden Nursery raises 2,800 mums each year. Most go to C&R Markets’ 11 stores in northeastern and central Missouri. He also sells at his nursery and at a second retail […]
Like many girls raised on farms in the 1970s, Marcia Moreland learned to cook, clean and iron. Men and boys in the family tended to farm duties. It was no different at school. FFA was for boys. FHA and home economics classes were for girls. Today, Moreland owns and manages Moreland Farms in Barry County. […]
The Trenton FFA Chapter will hold its annual fruit sales fundraiser through October 22, 2019. The Ag Sales class has chosen to sell frozen meat, cookie dough, and fruit through Seitz and will also offer candy, meats, and cheeses through Four Seasons. Anyone wishing to order can speak to any Trenton FFA member. Orders can […]
Vendor spaces and sponsorships are available for the 10th Annual Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri Women’s Health Services Holiday Expo. The event at the Trenton High School on November 2, 2019, will benefit the Women’s Health Services. There will be vendors, food, entertainment, and photos with Santa in the gym and commons area that […]
The first half of October will feature residential canvassing on behalf of the United Way in Grundy County. For the new program year, ten local organizations will share in the funds received through United Way collections including the North 65 Senior Center, RSVP, Girl Scouts, Parents as Teachers, the Third Circuit Juvenile Office, the Juvenile […]
The location has been changed for Serve Trenton volunteers who are scheduled to meet Saturday and Sunday before going to work on projects. Spokesperson Kevin Harris says praise and worship will be held in the Trenton High School gym each morning at 8 o’clock. The location was changed due to the weather forecast. Volunteers will […]
The City of Bethany, Harrison County, and North Missouri Solid Waste Management District Region B will sponsor a solid waste collection event Saturday, September 28, 2019. Harrison County residents can dispose of special waste items banned from landfills at the collection at the Bethany City Street Barn from 9 o’clock to noon that day. Items […]
Openings remain for a free October 18, 2019, workshop to help beginning farmers and ranchers, including military veterans, learn about resources offered by state and federal agencies. The University of Missouri Extension sponsors the workshop. “Understanding the ABCs of USDA Programs” for beginning farmers and ranchers will be held noon-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at […]
Dr. Amy K. Patel, a leader in the field of breast radiology will speak at the North Central Missouri College campus on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in Cross Hall. In honor of October being breast cancer awareness month, Dr. Patel will be speaking on the topic of breast health and how […]
Three additional addresses were declared a nuisance when the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met Monday evening. Those addresses include 1004 Laclede, 1814 Hillcrest Drive, and 213 West 6th Street. Each location will be added to the agenda for the next board meeting on October 28th. That agenda also will include public hearings for 1011 […]
Young people in Missouri 4-H participate in programs that help them develop the skills they need to succeed in their lives and careers. This fall, local Tractor Supply Co. stores continue their long-standing partnership with 4-H for the 2019 Fall Paper Clover campaign to let more youths experience 4-H’s youth-led, hands-on programming. From Oct. 9 […]
North Central Missouri College will begin its Foreign Film Club with a series of films this fall semester. The club intends to watch the movie, and then discuss the showing as a group. The Foreign Film Club will meet on the following dates to discuss the following films: September 26-La Strada, Directed by Federico Fellini […]
University of Missouri Extension rural safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch said National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 15-21, is a good time to review precautions for grain bins with farmworkers and family members. This year’s theme, “Shift Farm Safety Into High Gear,” reminds us to remain vigilant at all times when working on or visiting […]
The Harrison County Extension Center continued its celebration of 100 years of service by holding a free drawing for 100 one-dollar gold coins at the Northwest Missouri State Fair in Bethany. The winner of the giveaway was Terry Chapman of Bethany. Participants filled out an entry slip for a chance to win, and a name […]
University of Missouri Extension of Sullivan County will host a Farm Tour in the Winigan area next week. The tour of Duane and Sara Herschberger’s farm, Hersh Belgians, will be September 20th. Hersch Belgians are one of only four competitive draft horse hitches in the state. The event will also include University of Missouri Vice […]
Working toward earning his Precision Agriculture Technology Certificate from the University of Missouri, Bo Young understands the importance of implementing precision practices on the farm. Young, who is also a climate activation specialist with The Climate Corporation, works with farmers and producers, helping them incorporate Climate FieldView technology in their operation. Young and The Climate […]
The Thompson Research Center will discuss numerous topics related to beef cattle during its annual Field Day, which will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Registration for the event begins at 3:30 p.m., with a farm tour scheduled at 4 p.m. Field Day presentations will begin slightly after 5 p.m. The event will feature numerous […]
