Next week, we observe Independence Day, an opportunity to celebrate all the liberties we enjoy in this country. Of course, there are different types of freedoms – such as financial freedom, which can open the doors to many other opportunities. What steps can you take to gain your financial independence?
Planting native species is gaining in popularity and I often receive questions inquiring about the best native trees to plant and what are the best native plants to encourage pollinators. While this is a broad topic, there are some general ways to get started. During the heat of summer is a good time to make plans for what to plant in the fall or next spring. It may seem too early but there are many things to consider, and early planning is one key to success.
Donating to food pantries and food banks is a way for neighbors to help neighbors, reduce food waste and aid families in need, says Londa Nwadike, extension food safety specialist for the University of Missouri and Kansas State University.
Chula Farmers’ Cooperative recently presented members of the Chula Rural Fire Department with a donation of $7,500. The donation was part of the CHS (Cenex Harvest States) “Seeds for Stewardship” program, which is a matching funds grant that focuses on community betterment and in this case, doing so by promoting agriculture, health, and safety.
Successfully transitioning a family farming business to the next generation doesn’t happen overnight. University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Wesley Tucker says it takes planning and “communication, communication, communication.” To help families start the succession planning process and initiate communication, Tucker and an MU Extension team will lead two-hour workshops across the state in July and August.
The Annual Salisbury-VanDyke Reunion, which has been on hold since 2018, was held Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Meadville Community Center. More next week! Linn County Memorial Unit 538, American Legion Auxiliary, will meet Monday, June 13, at 4 p.m.
Myers Named to Graceland University’s Spring 2022 President’s List The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2022 spring term have been announced, and Kaylee Myers of Chula, has been named to the president’s list. Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list.
SALAD LUNCHEON JUNE 9 The St. Ann’s Altar Society Salad Luncheon will be held 11 a.m.,-1 p.m., June 9 at Bishop Hogan Memorial School.
Kirby Underberg – CEO, Donna Bell - Manager of Public Relations/Economic Development & Marketing of Chariton Valley presented a check in the amount of $1000 to help feed those in need in the local community. Steve Yager and Teresa Ross of The Food Bank for Central and Northeast MO were on hand to accept the donation. These funds will enable The Food Bank for Central and Northeast MO to purchase food and Buddy Packs in various counties. For more details go to www:sharefoodbringhope.org
April showers bring May flowers and mosquitoes. With mosquitoes come not just itchy bites but the risk of diseases such as West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, Zika virus and yellow fever, among others, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist and entomologist Tamra Reall.