Missouri Organic Association Conference Offers Sessions for the Public Feb. 10-12, 2011 Hundreds of farmers from across the state will gather in Springfield for the Missouri Organic Association Annual Conference 2011 Feb. 10-12 at the Ramada Oasis Conference Center at … Continue reading →

I was serarcing the archives and found this interesting article. Many of you have not had the chance to see what I call a Blast From the Past. The Missouri Conservationist article features Close Memorial Park and reviews the arboretum plus other attractions in the April 2008 issue. It … Continue reading →

A Midwinter Day’s Dream…. In the midst of winter a warm day came and to everyone’s surprise hundreds and hundreds of folks turned up to frolic in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park in Springfield, Missouri. Some had wondered if people would … Continue reading →

ASPCA Ten Most Common Pet Toxins of 2010 This past year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center handled more than 167,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic household substances, proving that many everyday items in our homes can harm pets. Find … Continue reading →

Dried Fruit Easy to Prepare, Healthy to Eat BUFFALO, Mo. – There has been resurgence in dried foods according to Christeena Haynes, a nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Interest in drying has grown but it … Continue reading →