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MU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's summer classes begin June 9
If belonging to a group of people like yourself who love to learn sounds appealing, OLLI membership is for you. And it's so easy to join.
Teach English to speakers of other languages
As the diversity among many student populations continues to grow, so does the need for educators who can work with speakers of other languages to create a mutually rewarding and successful classroom experience for both the teacher and the student.
Missouri Woodland Steward
Missouri Woodland Steward was developed as a way for Missouri landowners to become familiar with basic forest and wildlife management concepts, get acquainted with natural resource professionals in their area, and share ideas and knowledge with fellow participants.
A 7,500-mile partnership
Missouri farmers and researchers support their National Guard colleagues in Afghanistan
Summers @ Mizzou
Partnership lets teens explore college and career possibilities.
Green business can mean less pollution, more profit
From a small-business perspective, a green enterprise not only is politically correct, it’s economically shrewd.
Unsettled weather patterns result in high number of hail events
While there have been numerous hail reports statewide this year, the majority of them have occurred across central and southern Missouri.
Rain-delayed corn planting no reason to switch crop
Yields usually begin to drop on corn planted after May 10 in central and northern Missouri. Continued rains and cool soil temperatures kept farmers from planting their corn fields at usual times in mid-April.
Wild thing
Their populations in North America peaked in the first half of the 20th century, when human activities promoted a landscape to the birds' liking.
Smooth the transition to summer visitation
With the end of the school year approaching, divorced and separated parents need to plan ahead for summer visitation arrangements for their children.
May is Arthritis Month
Farm families are vulnerable but help is available.
Makeover of shopping habits
can offset rising food costs
Go to the grocery store armed with a list. Shop alone and get in and out of the store quickly. This cuts down on impulse buying of unneeded items.
Grocery habits Windows Media video
Sow stalls, group housing both work if managed well
Pig welfare depends not on the use of gestation stalls or group housing but on the quality of individual pig care.
Planting time calls for extra safety
As farmers plant this year's crops, they should keep in mind recommended precautions.
Shade helps smallmouth bass keep their cool
Restoring riparian shade along some of Missouri's smaller spring-fed Ozark streams will likely benefit adult smallmouth bass growth and influence population sizes.
Choosing the right lawn-care service
Always follow some basic guidelines in choosing a lawn-care company.
Homeowners can reduce use of pesticides
Proper IPM control measures depend on correct identification of the pests in lawns and gardens.
Your farm's bobwhite potential
Besides being a desirable wildlife species for recreational hunting, bobwhite quail also play an important role within forest, grassland and agricultural ecosystems.
Don't take off running just yet
Running and Fitness Week is May 11 to 17, but running is not for everyone.
I live in Missouri and would like to grow prickly pear cactus in my yard. Where can I find information on how to do this in our climate and soil conditions?
Read the answer from David H. Trinklein,
Department of Horticulture.
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MyActivity Pyramid
The handout and poster are based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.