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Lincoln University: Meeting Missouri Where It Matters Most

July 27, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) fulfills its land-grant mission of providing education opportunities through teaching, research and extension...

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Farm Tour Showcases How Diversified Agriculture Builds Stronger Operations

July 16, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) Horticulture Educator Nathaniel St. Clair led a June 30 tour of Stacked Agroforestry, a regenerative farm and...

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Lincoln University Workshop Helps Springfield Residents Turn Food Scraps Into Healthy Soil

July 14, 2026

Food scraps found new purpose during a vermicomposting workshop hosted by Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Horticulture Program on June...

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Lincoln University Farmers Market Brings Local Flavor to Jefferson City

June 30, 2026

Summer Saturdays at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) Farmers Market are filled with fresh produce, local food, handmade goods, live...

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Visitors Explore Innovation and Agriculture at Carver Field Day

June 30, 2026

Community members explored research, production agriculture and Cooperative Extension programming during Carver Field Day on June 9 at Lincoln...

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Lincoln University Outreach Program Connects At-Risk Youth With Agriculture, Innovation, and Opportunity

June 22, 2026

Students participating in the Ozark Center Turnaround Ranch summer program at the Carl Junction satellite campus, Wills Place, took part in an...

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Lincoln University Native Plant Academy Explores Edible Species

June 17, 2026

Native plants nourish both people and the landscapes they inhabit. This spring, Lincoln University of Missouri's (LU) Native Plant Academy...

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Native Plants Manage Stormwater and Protect Water Quality

June 15, 2026

After a heavy rain, water rushes across rooftops, parking lots and sidewalks, often carrying soil and other debris with it. But what happens next...

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Participants Talk, Tour and Taste at Native Edible Plants Symposium

June 10, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Native and Specialty Crops Program wrapped up its five-part Native Plants Academy on May 23 with a...

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4-H Youth Development Staff Retreat Strengthens Collaboration, Leadership and Programming

June 01, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) youth development staff from across Missouri gathered in Branson, May 4-7, for a 4-H Positive Youth...

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From Quinoa Leaves to Long-Term Health: LU Research Goes Global

June 01, 2026

Eating a wider variety of vegetables brings more than color to a plate — it can help support better long-term health. Lincoln University of...

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Noble Research Institute Partners with Lincoln University for Business of Grazing Workshop

June 01, 2026

As part of an ongoing partnership between Lincoln University (LU) and Noble Research Institute (Noble), one of Noble’s hands-on workshops...

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Lincoln University Extension Specialist Receives Outstanding Project Award

May 29, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Homero Salinas-Gonzalez received the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center’s...

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Hands-On Grafting Workshop Teaches Missouri Growers the Science of Fruit Production

May 26, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) Extension brought together farmers, gardeners and students in late April for a Bench Grafting Workshop at...

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Educators Learn from Experts at Collaborative Train-the-Trainer Event

May 22, 2026

A mixed group of educators gathered at Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) George Washington Carver Farm on April 27 to hear from experts...

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Lincoln University Nutrition Assistants Strengthen Skills at Annual Statewide Training

May 21, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Judith Mutamba, state Extension specialist of human nutrition and health, brought nutrition program...

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LU Celebrates Groundbreaking for $8 Million Small Ruminant and Meat Processing Facility

May 13, 2026

An April 22 groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of a project Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) leaders say is far bigger than a new building...

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Lincoln University and NuTerra Farms Partner on Soy-Based Fish Feed Study

May 11, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is partnering with NuTerra Farms in Dexter, Missouri, to move soybean-based fish feed studies for largemouth...

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Lincoln University Leads Efforts to Support Family and Community Health

May 07, 2026

At Lincoln University of Missouri (LU), improving health begins with understanding the connection between nutrition and overall well-being. Through...

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Community Garden Opens at Lincoln University

May 06, 2026

A new community garden is taking root on the edge of Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) campus, giving students, staff and community...

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Lincoln University Showcases Research and Innovation at ARD Symposium

April 30, 2026

Lincoln University (LU) faculty and students showcased their work in March at the 2026 Association of 1890 Research Directors (ARD) Research...

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Lincoln University Farms Evaluate Virtual Fencing

April 22, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) began experimenting with virtual fencing in March. Using new software and solar-powered collars, LU’s...

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Small Ruminant Program Hosts Second Annual Fencing Field Day

April 20, 2026

The Small Ruminant Program at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) held its second annual Fencing Field Day on March 20, drawing producers from...

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LU Workshop Teaches Composting for Nutrient-Rich Soil

April 15, 2026

What if yard debris and kitchen scraps could help build healthier soil? At Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) recent compost workshop,...

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Beyond the Harvest: Native Fruits Benefit People and Wildlife

April 08, 2026

Native fruits offer more than a seasonal harvest. During a recent Grow Native! webinar, Nadia Navarrete-Tindall of Lincoln University of Missouri...

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