MU Extension in Caldwell County

07/22/2025

🌱 Want to grow your gardening skills and give back to your community?

The Missouri Master Gardener Online Training is more than just a course—it’s a chance to learn credible gardening practices and join a statewide network of volunteers who share their knowledge to make a difference.

✅ Build a solid foundation in plant structure and function, soil science and plant nutrition, fruits and vegetables, entomology and much more!

✅Join a community that contributed 150,000+ volunteer hours last year — valued at $4.6 million!

Enroll today and grow with purpose: https://brnw.ch/21wUkVf

07/22/2025

07/21/2025

Heat stroke can hit fast—and it’s life-threatening.

Know the signs: confusion, hot dry skin, rapid pulse and fainting.

Act fast: call 911, move to shade, cool down with wet cloths or ice packs.

07/21/2025

🌟 Take Control of Your Health – From Home! 🌟
Join us for a FREE Virtual Chronic Disease Self-Management Class
📅 Thursdays | July 10 – August 14
🕥 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (CT)
💻 Held online via Zoom
Whether you or a loved one are managing diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, or another chronic condition, this interactive class will help you:
✅ Manage symptoms
✅ Improve communication with healthcare providers
✅ Stay active and independent
✅ Set goals and problem-solve
Register today and feel empowered in your health journey!
https://extension.missouri.edu/events/chronic-disease-self-management-15

07/21/2025

Missouri farmers, the second heat wave of the summer is here and it could be even more dangerous than the first. Cattle are especially vulnerable now due to cumulative heat stress and reduced resilience.

Extreme heat can cause serious stress and lower production in your herd.

Five things you can do to protect your cattle:

✅ Add shade near watering tanks and feed bunks
✅ Ensure fresh, clean water is always available
✅ Avoid handling and transportation during peak heat
✅Wet animals with large droplets instead of a fine mist
✅ Practice good fly control

Get more information and tips: https://brnw.ch/21wUiK6

07/18/2025

Ever wondered how to become a stronger leader in your neighborhood? Get a no-cost sneak peek into the Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA)!

"Launch into Neighborhood Leadership" is a FREE three-part webinar series inspired by the NLA curriculum—designed to help everyday people create extraordinary change. Whether you're a volunteer, small business owner, or simply someone who cares about your community, these one-hour sessions will equip you with practical tools you can start using right away.

Join the sessions on July 23, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.

Each session will explore a few key topics from the upcoming Fall 2025 NLA program.

Register for one session, or all three: https://brnw.ch/21wUfCp

07/17/2025

Help Shape the Future of Missouri Communities

MU Extension is gathering input to better understand what matters most to Missourians — from health and jobs to education and more.

Please take 10 minutes to complete a short survey that asks a few questions about yourself and what matters most in your community. The data collected will directly inform MU Extension’s future programming and priorities.

Take survey: http://muext.us/statesurvey

07/17/2025

Come have a Buggy of a Time with Amanda on Monday July 21st Caldwell County Library, starting at 10am

07/17/2025

Congratulations go our to our 3 Caldwell County 4-Hers; Kathryn & Kerrianne Farmer & Genevieve Davidson

07/15/2025

Attend a Workforce Training Summit, a no-cost event designed to equip employers with the tools, insights and connections needed to build a stronger regional workforce.

Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Explore essential workforce training data
• Connect with key workforce development resources
• Engage in dynamic roundtable discussions
• Collaborate on solutions to unmet training needs

Multiple sessions are scheduled throughout Missouri from Aug. to Nov., culminating in a virtual session.

Find a location near you: https://brnw.ch/21wUafc

07/14/2025

You can save significantly on technology—if you shop wisely! Open box and refurbished computers or tablets can offer fantastic deals.

Check out the latest MOBroadband blog for tips:

◾Purchase from reputable sellers such as Amazon Renewed, Best Buy Outlet or eBay Certified Refurbishers.

◾Before making a purchase, review customer feedback and familiarize yourself with the return policies.

◾Remember, refurbished does not mean used—these devices have been tested, repaired, and often come with warranties.

◾Open box items are essentially like new; they have typically been returned but are rarely used.

Get more details: https://brnw.ch/21wU8g1