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University of Missouri Extension includes all outreach efforts of the University of Missouri campuses in Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla, and St. Louis, and the extension activities of Lincoln University. Extension specialists on the campuses and in 114 counties provide educational programs to help citizens apply university research knowledge to solve individual and community problems.

Community Development Programs are designed to facilitate the activities of communities, local governments, and citizen groups in dealing with issues, problems, and opportunities affecting them. Our mission is to assist citizens in collecting and analyzing information vital to rational decision making, selecting and implementing a desired course of action, and identifying and using appropriate resources.

Business/Industry Programs provide individual counseling, training sessions, and technology transfer assistance. Working with business owners and managers on a one-to-one basis extension specialists help entrepreneurs identify problem areas and find solutions. These counseling services are completely confidential and provided free or at nominal charge. Drawing upon university resources; electronic databases; and linkages with state agencies and other groups, training sessions on nearly any business topic desired by clientele can be developed. Extension specialist also facilitate access to campus programs designed to aid businesses in the utilization of the latest technological developments. For more information contact your local County Extension Office, or:

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