MU Extension in Wayne County

Headed to the Missouri State Fair?

Show us how you're spending your day at the fair with our Missouri State Fair Snapchat filters.

Snap a photo, use the filter and share your favorite fair moments. From livestock shows and exhibits to fair food and family fun, we want to see your experience.

Don't forget to tag MU Extension in your posts and photos for a chance to be featured on our social media channels.

Find the filters on Snapchat at or use the direct links:

Missouri State Fair Filter: https://brnw.ch/21x4Sxe

4-H Filter:
https://brnw.ch/21x4Sxd

We can't wait to see the fair through your eyes!

Strong communities start with strong local leaders. The Neighborhood Leadership Academy is a 10-week online leadership development course that helps residents gain the skills, connections and resources needed to create positive change in their neighborhoods and communities. The program runs Sept. 8 through Nov. 12 and is available to participants across Missouri.

Participants build skills in community engagement, project planning, organizational leadership, fundraising and personal leadership development, then apply what they learn through a community improvement project focused on local needs. More than 700 community leaders have completed the program.

Whether you're involved with a neighborhood association, nonprofit, school, local government or simply want to make a difference where you live, this program can help you turn ideas into action and strengthen your community.

Learn more and register by Aug. 21: https://brnw.ch/21x4S6a

The Missouri State Fairgrounds have long been a gathering place for agriculture, youth development, education, entertainment and community events. Now, you have an opportunity to help guide its future.

The Missouri State Fair Foundation, MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Agriculture invite you to share your experiences, interests and ideas as state leaders develop a master plan for future investments and world-class facilities.

Whether you live in a rural, suburban or urban community, your input will help shape how the Fairgrounds support educational opportunities, agricultural programming, community events and economic growth for generations to come.

Take a few minutes to complete the survey and help create a welcoming, accessible and vibrant Fairgrounds that serves all Missourians year-round.

Take the survey: https://muext.us/MOStateFairSurvey

The Missouri State Fair kicks off this week with Mizzou Day on Aug. 13. Celebrations include the opening ceremony featuring state leaders and special appearances from Truman and Mizzou students, faculty and staff.

A ribbon-cutting for the renovated 4-H building will highlight the day, along with an exciting announcement that will expand opportunities for Missouri 4-H members and create new pathways for rural students to become Mizzou Tigers.

Don’t miss the parade, favorite exhibits and shows and all the Mizzou events. View the full Mizzou Day schedule and start planning your visit so you can enjoy everything the day has to offer!


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Want to learn something new without leaving home?

MU Extension offers online courses in gardening, health, nutrition, construction, manufacturing, leadership, emergency services and more. Courses are designed for homeowners, professionals, first responders and lifelong learners looking to build practical skills and knowledge.

With flexible online learning options, you can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Explore available courses: https://brnw.ch/21x4JML

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MU Extension’s w**d science team is studying the soil w**d seed bank across Missouri to better understand and reduce populations of troublesome w**ds such as waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Researchers have already identified 52 w**d species in samples collected from 29 counties. Waterhemp, one of the most challenging and herbicide-resistant w**ds affecting row crops, was the most common summer annual found.

By learning more about the density and diversity of w**d seeds in Missouri cropland, researchers hope to develop better strategies to help producers protect yields and manage w**ds more effectively.

Read more about the research and its early findings:
https://brnw.ch/21x4HAv

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