MU Extension in Carroll County

06/19/2026

Support the mental well-being of youth in your community.

Attend the Youth Mental Health First Aid virtual training on June 30. This course is designed to help adults recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges in young people.

You'll learn how to:
• Assess for risk of su***de or harm
• Listen without judgment
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage professional help• Encourage self-help and other support strategies

This training is ideal for parents, educators, coaches, youth program staff and anyone who works with or cares about young people.

Register and learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3ufX

06/18/2026

We’re Hiring! Make a Difference in Our Local Communities

The University of Missouri Extension is seeking a Nutrition & Health Field Specialist to serve Carroll, Lafayette, Ray, and Saline Counties and help improve the health and well-being of Missourians.

In this role, you’ll:
✅ Deliver research-based education on nutrition, health, and physical activity
✅ Support individuals, families, and communities in living healthier lives
✅ Collaborate with partners and leaders to address local needs
✅ Create impactful programs that promote wellness and reduce chronic disease

Location: Carrollton, MO; serving Carroll, Lafayette, Ray, and Saline Counties.
Applications will be reviewed at the end of June.

If you’re passionate about community health, education, and making a real impact, help MU Extension educate, connect, and create lasting change!
👉 Visit https://extension.missouri.edu/about-us/extension-jobs and click on Job ID 59739 (Carroll County Location) to apply.

If you encounter problems accessing the applications please call the Campus help desk at 573.882.7976 or email [email protected]

06/18/2026

Fact or hype? We’re putting summer insect myths to the test.

Do wasps really sting for no reason, or is it just their reputation talking? And are pesticides driving the decline of fireflies?

Watch as MU Extension's bug expert breaks down common questions and separates fact from hype.

06/18/2026

📚🎒 Back-to-School Fair – School Supplies Distribution! 🎒📚
Carroll County MU Extension is helping local students get ready for the new school year by providing school supplies!
📅 Date: July 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 111 N. Mason St., Carrollton, MO 64633
✅ Pre-registration is required and must be completed by July 13, 2026.
To register, call 660-542-1792 Monday–Thursday during the following hours:
📞 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📞 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
When registering, please have:
• Contact information available
• Grade level for each student
🎒 Supplies are limited, so be sure to register early!

06/17/2026

Your tomatoes might just need a gentle shake to thrive. Try lightly shaking flowers. It helps with pollination and is a great chore for young gardeners.

Learn more about growing homegrown tomatoes: https://brnw.ch/21x3qk5

06/16/2026

Meet Brad Coleman, a MU Extension 4-H field specialist in southeast Missouri, who is helping youth take the next step toward their future.

Through the Youth Futures College to Career Readiness program, Brad empowers young people with essential skills like resume writing, completing job applications and practicing mock interviews, while guiding them toward the careers they aspire to achieve.

06/15/2026

Sounds like a fun experience for the whole family.

Excited for the upcoming 4th of July celebration at the Goppert Community Center with the Norborne Fire Department! Come join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with ice cream and other sweet treats. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/15/2026

The Date for Carroll County is on this list!!

It's a beautiful week to feed our community! If you need help supplementing your groceries, use the links below to connect with a Harvesters' distribution site in your area. We have several hundred partners in Missouri and Kansas!

Mobile food distributions only:https://www.harvesters.org/wp-content/uploads/agencies/agencies-list-ks-mo.pdf
Food locator (pantries, kitchens, etc.): www.harvesters.org/foodlocator

06/15/2026

Those tall plants with delicate white flowers popping up along roadsides and field edges may look harmless. They are not. Poison hemlock is a toxic plants in Missouri and every part of it is poisonous, whether green or dried. This plant spreads aggressively, with a single plant producing up to 38,000 seeds.

How to identify poison hemlock:
• Height: Can reach 6 feet or taller
• Stems: Smooth, hollow, hairless with distinctive purple blotches or streaks
• Leaves: Fern-like, finely divided, with a strong unpleasant odor when crushed
• Flowers: Small white flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters
• Growth cycle: Low rosette the first year, tall flowering plant the second year
• Poison hemlock is often confused with Queen Anne’s lace, but that plant is shorter, hairy and not toxic

How to get rid of it safely:
• Hand removal: Only for small infestations and with full protective clothing
• Mowing or tillage: Can help reduce spread
• Herbicides: Most effective in the early rosette stage before flowering

Safety tips:
• Wear gloves, long sleeves and eye protection when handling
• Avoid inhaling plant material during removal
• Never burn poison hemlock — inhalation can be dangerous
• If unsure, do not touch the plant

Get more info: https://brnw.ch/21x3mrH

Consult the W**d ID Guide for additonal photo of Poison Hemlock and Queen Anne's Lace: https://brnw.ch/21x3mrI