West Plains, Mo. – The University of Missouri Howell County Extension office is currently taking nominations for the Howell County University of Missouri Extension Council. The University of Missouri Extension Council is the local link between county residents and the University of Missouri.
The job of a council member is to assist in the planning and executing of Extension programs designed to improve the lives of Howell County citizens. As public officials, council members also administer the Howell County Extension budget ensuring the needs of their county are properly met.
“The Howell County Extension Council is seeking people from all walks of life who are interested in education and the progress of our community,” stated Council Chair Ray Riggs. “Serving on the Extension Council is a great way to help make our community and county a better place to live.”
Candidates must be at least eighteen years old and reside in Howell County. The Howell County election district is based on the county at large. Nominations for individuals interested in serving on the council may contact the Howell County Extension Office at 417-256-2391. Deadlines for accepting nominations is November 15, 2024. The Howell County Extension Council meets on the first Thursday of each month.
The University of Missouri Extension is a partnership between the University of Missouri campuses, Lincoln University, the National Institute for Food and Agriculture on the U.S. Department of Agriculture and with the people of Missouri through their county extension council purposes. MU Extension addresses a variety of needs, which falls under three broad categories including economic opportunities, educational excellence, and healthy futures. All programs provided through the University of Missouri Extension center are research based and therefore unbiased information. The University of Missouri is a land-grant university which is a federally mandated mission designed to carry the benefits of university research across the state.
For more information on how to serve on the extension council and what is involved or for general information regarding services the Howell County Extension office offers contact the extension office at 417-256-2391 or howellco@missouri.edu
