MU extension
Dry-cured bacon workshop coming in September
The Barry County University of Missouri Extension is holding a dry cured bacon (pork belly) workshop for youth and adults. Before refrigeration, many Missourians cured hams and pork bellies as a method of preserving food.
Extension to host annual picnic
The Barry County Extension Council will host its annual picnic on Sept. 10 at the Memorial Park in Cassville.
MU Extension to showcase warm season grasses
University of Missouri Extension will hold a farm tour to highlight three successful farm operations that use warm season grasses in their forage program. The tours will occur in Barry County starting at 4 p.m.

To prune, or not to prune?
Shon Bishop, center, talks about his strawberry operation in Exeter, the second stop of two for individuals taking par in the Barry County MU Extension pruning class on Feb. 5.