Want to keep your carrots sweet? Store them away from apples, pears, bananas, melons, and other produce that releases ethylene gas, as carrots become bitter when exposed to it. These veggies are rich in Vitamins A and K, potassium, and fiber, so stock up! #WellnessWednesday

It's easier than ever to get your plant problems diagnosed through the MU lab. Gardeners and growers can send in photos to be analyzed. Learn more by visiting plantclinic.missouri.edu and hitting the Digital Sample Submission Link.

Launching a startup? Overwhelmed by the process? Breaking down the steps can be as painless as saying Ready, Set, Startup. Join Jakob Pallesen with MO SBDC for a Zoom class to aid startup success. Register: extension.missouri.edu/events/ready-s… #ExtendMU

Community health personnel: lend your perspective to a conversation on improving adult vaccinations. Join us to network, share resources, and foster future collaboration. Register at web.cvent.com/event/588cfdca…

Community health personnel: lend your perspective to a conversation on improving adult vaccinations. Join us to network, share resources, and foster future collaboration. Register at web.cvent.com/event/588cfdca…

Community health personnel: lend your perspective to a conversation on improving adult vaccinations. Join us to network, share resources, and foster future collaboration. Register at web.cvent.com/event/588cfdca…

Help us gauge the value of Missouri farmland by completing the Farmland Values Opinion Survey! Its results help Missourians better understand land value trends. Farmers, ranchers, landowners, lenders, and other stakeholders can fill it out anonymously at muext.us/landvaluesurve…

Calling all creative St. Louisans! Show Me Neighborhood Art Week is a chance for Missouri residents to create public art in their neighborhoods. Join this statewide movement to beautify Missouri! Register your art's location at: extension.missouri.edu/programs/commu…

Beginning farmers and ranchers can learn about improving soil fertility and creating quality compost at our Soil and Health Composting Learning Circle! We'll see you at Phi Global Farms in St. Louis. Register for free now at extension.missouri.edu #MUExtSTL

Low-income St. Louis seniors can apply for benefits enabling them to buy fresh produce at eligible farmers markets. Learn more about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program by calling Aging Ahead at 636-207-0847. #ExtendMU

Our hearts are with our community as St. Louisans continue to deal with the aftermath of Friday's tornado. Find a comprehensive list of MU Extension's severe weather resources here: extension.missouri.edu/news/severe-we…

Personalize your house or neighborhood with art! There’s still time to participate in Show Me Neighborhood Art Week running June 1-15. Last year, Missourians beautified their communities all over the state. Keep the tradition going! Register your art now: web.cvent.com/event/150ce240…

Whether you choose to call it a fruit or a vegetable, the tomato is a star of the summertime. Tomato season is May through October, so get them while they're hot! Learn how to get the most out of your tomatoes at extension.missouri.edu/publications/n… #ExtendMU #EatSeasonally

Stop waiting for your weeds to worsen. They can quickly become your plants' biggest nutrient thieves! Have questions about herbicide and weed control? Just contact Kate! Kate McDonald Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy 636-583-5141 [email protected] #ExtendMU

Immerse yourself in nature among beautiful songbirds. Join us for the 1.5 mile Birding and Habitat Walk at Prairie Fork Conservation Area in Williamsburg, MO on June 14th. Register online at bit.ly/birdingandhabi…. Call Billy McCaslin with questions: 636-456-3444.

Trying to grow food in an urban setting? Learn the skills and knowledge needed for successful urban farming at Urban Farming 101, hosted by Lincoln University and the MO AgrAbility Program. Register now: lincolnu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29… Questions? Contact Mary Keeter: 636-234-3051

Expand your knowledge of market strategy with MU Extension in St. Louis' Marketing with Purpose workshop, July 24 from 5-7 pm. Build a marketing plan that can grow sales and retain customers! Learn about USDA FSA loan programs! Register now: muext.us/marketingwithp…

This spring the Missouri Master Naturalist course graduated 38 interns! Interns will now complete capstone projects, volunteering, and advanced training in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Franklin counties to become certified Missouri Master Naturalists. Congratulations! #ExtendMU

Youth are actively shaping our community's future. You're invited to hear from them. Young scholars will present ideas to address our region's pressing issues at the Youth Empowerment Program's (YEP's) annual Summit. Learn more and register at extension.missouri.edu/events/2025-yo… #MUExtSTL

When rain becomes a flood, timing is crucial and recovery can be overwhelming. MU Extension is your one-stop resource for fact-based flood recovery guides, from financial relief to avoiding mold hazards. Learn more at extension.missouri.edu/publications/m…