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Preregister by Dec. 5

Beef cattle producers meeting to be held in Nevada Thursday, Dec. 11 “Understanding markets as well as suggestions on feeding cattle through the winter are important for a cattle operation to function properly,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Furthermore, understanding financial tools that are available to cattle producers is helpful in planning

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Make nature ornaments with MDC Dec. 6 in Branson

Visit Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center for festive hands-on program BRANSON, Mo. – As many people may be decking the halls with boughs of holly, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)invites the public to craft their own festive creations. Join the staff at Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center from 10 a.m. to

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Cattle grading, feeding and marketing workshop to be held on December 9th in Lamar, MO

“Providing education to cattle producers in the areas of cattle grading, feeding and marketing helps them make management decisions to add value to their cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Understanding calf feedlot performance and carcass characteristics helps build a reputation that leads to marketing your calves postweaning at a premium.

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Hunters can learn how to score harvests with MDC workshop Dec. 13 in Ash Grove

Hunters won’t want to miss an upcoming opportunity to learn how to score their deer. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a “Learning to Hunt: Measuring Your Trophy” workshop from 9-11 a.m. Dec. 13 with in-person and virtual options available. Join experienced instructors at Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, 4897

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Hunters can learn how to score harvests with MDC workshop Dec. 13 in Ash Grove

Hunters won’t want to miss an upcoming opportunity to learn how to score their deer. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a “Learning to Hunt: Measuring Your Trophy” workshop from 9-11 a.m. Dec. 13 with in-person and virtual options available. Join experienced instructors at Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, 4897

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Join MDC online Dec. 17 to learn about how wildlife weathers winter

Missouri is home to some strange wildlife. And winter weather shows just how strange-but-true some native critters can be. Did you know that some frogs freeze nearly solidly in winter – and then thaw in the spring?! Some owls start nesting in January and their eggs can survive temperatures of 10 degrees or below freezing!

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Learn primitive outdoor skills with MDC in Columbia Dec. 10

Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an exciting journey through historic and primitive skills of survival during an upcoming program in Columbia. Participants will learn about a variety of topics including native plant cordage, primitive hunting techniques and tools, and working with natural materials like hides, furs, and plants. This free event will

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Four fun ideas to do this weekend

Saturday, Nov. 29 – The Wildflower Studio Santa and Small Business Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Photo with Santa, celebrate Jesus Now – Dec. 24 – Christmas Photo Booth Physicians Medical M-F 8-5 Free 4×6 photo * Photos with Santa Saturday, Nov. 8 9-11 & 1-3 Saturday, Dec. 6, 9-11 & 1-3 December –

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