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House is back with Extension Service for New Madrid County
He is no stranger to the Missouri University Extension Service especially in New Madrid County. Jeff House has come back home to work for the University Extension Service for the four Missouri Bootheel Counties, New Madrid, Mississippi, Pemiscot and Dunklin.
Previously, he had been working for the Extension Service in Stoddard County serving a much larger area for the past year and a half. He has also worked for seven years for ADI/Tennessee Farmers Coop now GreenPoint Ag. He started working in his new position on September 1, “It’s a new, fresh starting point, not only for me, but for the Extension Service as well. Several changes are taking place.” Before this, he has a total of 20 years working with the University of Missouri, 12 years doing research and eight years for the Extension Service in New Madrid County.
MU Extension is the University of Missouri’s classroom in New Madrid County. We connect people to research-based education to enrich the quality of life and enhance the economic well-being of our communities. MU Extension in New Madrid County is your one-stop source for practical education and information on almost anything.
MU Extension partners with the New Madrid County Commission and other local organizations to provide education, information and services that meet people’s needs. The elected and appointed members of the New Madrid County Extension Council provide guidance in identifying those needs to ensure that our educational programs are relevant, reliable and responsive.
Whether it’s resources for yourself or your family, farm, business or community, we invite you to explore our website, call or email to learn how we can help you.
In all 114 Missouri counties, there is a Missouri University (MU) county extension council, made up of elected and appointed citizens, guides local educational programming. County council members are partners in the entire educational process, from needs assessment through program implementation and evaluation of outcomes.
Council members
| • | Work with regional specialists to provide the county educational program, |
| • | Manage finances of local extension operations, |
| • | Provide personnel to carry out extension activities, and |
| • | Elect and organize the local extension council. |
For further information about the University Extension Service, you may contact the New Madrid University Extension Office at 573-748-5531.