MU Extension in Laclede County
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Knowing how to tell male and female squash blossoms apart helps you harvest the ones best for cooking and diagnose pollination problems. If you have lots of female blooms but no developing fruit, your plants may simply need better pollination.
Heart of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Cindy Besch‑Williford shows how to identify the differences and what they mean for your squash crop.
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07/01/2026
Support Laclede County 4-H
On July 7th, 2026 show this image at the Lebanon Wendy's location and they will donate 30% of qualifying sales to the Laclede County 4-H program.
06/30/2026
Direct sales of agricultural products help farmers and ranchers diversify their operations, generate additional income and connect consumers with local food.
According to the 2022 U.S. Census of Agriculture, 3,215 Missouri farms sold products directly to consumers, the most among neighboring states. Direct-to-consumer sales were reported in 106 of Missouri's 114 counties.
Missouri is also home to more than 150 farmers markets, and about one-third of Missourians purchase local foods through channels such as farmers markets, farm stands and community supported agriculture programs.
While direct marketing accounts for a small share of total agricultural sales, tracking these trends helps communities identify opportunities to support producers, expand market access and strengthen local food systems.
Read the latest Missouri Economy Indicators brief for more info. ⬇️
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