MU Extension in Lincoln County, Troy, MO Videos

Plant garlic in the fall
Garlic is not only a staple in many kitchens but also boasts a variety of health benefits, such as helping to manage cholesterol levels, enhancing heart health and strengthening the immune system. Cultivating your own garlic is a simple and rewarding task! If you plant it now, you can expect to harvest your crop between mid-July and August next year. Join Extension Master Gardener Hsiao-Mei as she guides us through the process. Interested in learning more? Don’t miss the virtual workshop happening TONIGHT (Sept. 19) at 6 p.m. Register: https://brnw.ch/21wMSPN

Stress signs and symptoms
Are you able to identify the signs and symptoms of stress in both yourself and those around you? Recognizing these indicators is crucial for ensuring you take time to rest, acknowledge your limitations and make informed decisions. Discover valuable insights on achieving a balanced life while effectively managing stress and various responsibilities: https://brnw.ch/21wML1W

Leaders in the Field podcast Episode 1
Are you a healthcare professional seeking to enhance your knowledge of the agricultural community and the distinct challenges they encounter? Listen to the Leaders in the Field podcast, where experts share their insights and personal narratives, equipping you with valuable tools to provide client-centered care to agricultural workers and their families. Explore the podcast, meet the host and discover what inspired her journey! Listen now: https://brnw.ch/21wMII3 Mizzou College of Health Sciences

Show-Me Strong Farm Families
Farmers, ranchers and their families face unique challenges impacting their health and well-being. It's crucial for the agricultural community to offer support by facilitating open communication, reducing stigma and ensuring access to counseling services. Show-Me Strong Farm Families has resources to help address the mental health crises in rural areas, including free telehealth counseling by a trusted professional who understands agriculture. **If you or someone you know needs immediate mental health intervention call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988 for free and confidential support 24/7 or seek help from emergency services.** Discover more resources: https://brnw.ch/21wMz5J

A Matter of Balance
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, with 31% in Missouri experiencing one in 2020, costing nearly $900 million in medical care. However, falls can be prevented. Lifestyle changes, evidence-based programs and local awareness can help reduce the risk. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program that offers information on modifying environments to minimize risk factors associated with falls. It also assists participants in discovering strength and balance exercises to help alleviate the fear of falling. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wMxoz #FallsPrevention #StaySafe #ActiveAging #ExtendMU

A Matter of Balance
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, with 31% in Missouri experiencing one in 2020, costing nearly $900 million in medical care. However, falls can be prevented. Lifestyle changes, evidence-based programs and local awareness can help reduce the risk. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program that offers information on modifying environments to minimize risk factors associated with falls. It also assists participants in discovering strength and balance exercises to help alleviate the fear of falling. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wMxnc#FallsPrevention #StaySafe #ActiveAging #ExtendMU

Cooking Matters
Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive! Our Cooking Matters programs equip you with essential shopping strategies and cooking skills to prepare nutritious and budget-friendly meals and snacks at home. While all of our hands-on Cooking Matters programs provide valuable nutrition information, handouts, and recipes for cooking on a budget, our six-week courses cater to specific age groups and audiences: - Cooking Matters for Adults - Cooking Matters for Families - Cooking Matters for Parents - Cooking Matters for Childcare Providers - Cooking Matters at Home Find out if you're eligible to participate in this program and locate a class near you: https://brnw.ch/21wMjrD

Save Zinnia seeds!
Zinnias are among the select few garden flowers that can be successfully grown either by sowing seeds directly in the garden or by purchasing transplants. If you choose to sow seeds directly, be sure to wait until the soil has warmed in the spring. Heart of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Maria Parker demonstrates how to save your Zinnia seeds for planting in the upcoming season! More information about Zinnias: https://brnw.ch/21wMhje

Dr. Temple Grandin vists Mizzou
In a recent visit to Mizzou, animal welfare expert Dr. Temple Grandin toured South Farm and visited with students and community members. She also found time to make an appearance on the Tim's Take podcast. In Part One, she discusses animal handling and the scoring system created to improve those methods, as well as the understanding of an animal's emotional makeup which helps to explain behavior, particularly in cattle. In Part Two, Dr. Grandin shares about her new book, Visual Thinking, briefly describing the different types of thinking, their strengths and how visual thinking is so crucial yet often overlooked or dismissed. Tune in to the full podcast: https://brnw.ch/21wM95I

Know when Zinnias are ready to harvest
You can easily determine when a Zinnia is ready to be cut for your bouquet. Maria Parker, a Heart of Missouri Extension Master Gardener, shows you how! Learn more about the Extension Master Gardener program: https://brnw.ch/21wM7vR

How to Identfiy Yellow Asters Disease
Do you know how to recognize the symptoms of yellow asters disease? Heart of Missouri Extension Master Gardener, Jolie Russell, shows you how to spot this disease that can affect over 300 kinds of plants! Learn what you can do to control this and other common home garden diseases: https://brnw.ch/21wLXwC.

Benefits to the Local Economy
Join the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in Downtown Fulton, MO, from Sept. 17-19, 2024. This in-person event fosters entrepreneurship to boost community economic development. It's a must-attend for those in economic development, business, arts and culture, government, philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, or education. Network, learn, and contribute to building stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems while contributing to the local economy! Register today: https://brnw.ch/21wLS7i

Stir Fry recipe
Got lots of veggies you need to use quickly? Choose your favorite protein and whip up a healthy stir fry. Rachel O'Halloran, MU Extension nutrition and health specialist, shows you how! What you'll need: • 6 cups cooked brown rice • 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • Pinch of black pepper • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil • 5 cups sliced fresh vegetables (such as celery, broccoli, zucchini, onions, green beans, carrots, peppers) • 2 cups uncooked chopped chicken or beef or ½ of a 14-16 ounce package of extra firm tofu in bite size pieces Directions 1. Cook rice according to package directions. 2. Wash all vegetables. 3. Mix together broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder and pepper in small bowl. Set aside. 4. Heat 1 ½ teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. 6. Remove vegetables from skillet. 7. Heat remaining 1 ½ teaspoons oil over high heat in the skillet, then add beef, chicken or tofu to the skillet. Stir until thoroughly cooked. 8. Lower heat to medium low. Return vegetables to skillet. 9. Pour broth mix over vegetables and meat/tofu. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until liquid thickens. 10. Serve immediately over heated, cooked rice. 11. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. Source: Eating Smart Being Active Program

Growing the Missouri Ag Economy
A team of MU Extension agricultural specialists convened recently to deliberate on the advancement of agriculture and responsible land management in Missouri. This featured segment addresses the topic of growing the Missouri agriculture economy to serve Missourians. Take a moment to learn how they're doing this while sustaining the state's natural resources.

MU Career Accelerator
Are you an employer seeking to enhance your workforce and take it to the next level? Look no further than the MU Career Accelerator, where you can access a variety of courses, training events and certificates led by highly qualified researchers and industry experts. Discover the many ways the Career Accelerator can benefit your business at https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/mu-career-accelerator. MU Extension - Business and Communities

Rural Immersion Program
The Rural Immersion program, a collaboration between MU Extension and the MU School of Medicine, took 19 students to Union, Mo. in June. Participants gained hands-on experience in rural health, touring local healthcare facilities and attending discussions on rural health challenges and solutions. The program aims to help health professional students envision working in rural communities. Participants found the experience invaluable for understanding rural health and community dynamics. https://brnw.ch/21wLDPW

MU Extension, the Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Veterans Community Project are working on a problem shared by deployed military personnel and urban residents: access to fresh food. The goal is to train 50 military veterans, most within driving distance of Kansas City, to become beginning farmers, and for at least half of them to move on to full-time employment in agriculture. The latest episode of the Show Me MO Success podcast features Ryan Foster, Veteran and graduate of the Military Veteran Training for Sustainable Urban Farming Initiatives. Tune in to hear Ryan's inspiring journey and how he is now applying the skills he learned in the program on his own farm. https://brnw.ch/21wLAZM

Control the tomato hornworm
Tomato hornworms are big, green and hungry! Measuring up to four inches, they can devour tomato plant leaves and strip them bare if unchecked. To prevent this, it's important to regularly scout your plants for any signs of hornworm feeding. These caterpillars are skilled at blending in with the foliage, making them difficult to detect until it's too late. But don't worry, Heart of Missouri Master Gardener, Jolie Russell, has some tips to help you save your tomato plants. 🍅 More info: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/caterpillars-horn-in-on-tomato-plants#:~:text=Hornworms%20chew%20holes%20in%20green,mid%2Dto%2Dlate%20spring

One Student's Journey into the Labor Field
Are you a union leader, representative, or activist seeking to enhance your skills to better navigate today's workplace and economy? The Labor Studies Certificate Program is designed for you. In a recent episode of the Show Me MO Success podcast, Ben Cowell, a recent graduate, discusses why he enrolled, what he learned and the program's benefits. Tune in to the full podcast here: https://brnw.ch/21wLvUQ To learn more about the certificate program, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wLvUR

Mental Health First Aid
Do you or someone you know struggle with mental health or substance abuse challenges? The Mental Health First Aid program will equip you with the skills to recognize, comprehend and address these challenges. Adult and youth programs are available where participants will learn how to offer initial assistance and guide individuals toward the care they need. Registrations are currently open for our upcoming virtual programs for adults on Aug. 7 and for youth on Sept. 12. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wLtdI