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Rural Missouri Celebrating and showcasing the rural way of life. 📸

The official magazine of Missouri's Electric Cooperatives.

The Missouri State Fair is right around the corner and we're looking forward to seeing all the Largest Watermelon Contes...
27/06/2024

The Missouri State Fair is right around the corner and we're looking forward to seeing all the Largest Watermelon Contest entries! 🍉🏆

Interested in learning more about last year's winners? Check out our story from the March edition of Rural Missouri!

https://ruralmissouri.org/garden-giants/

The largest watermelon exhibited at the 2023 Missouri State Fair weighed 147.5 pounds! Thats heavier than seven average watermelons combined! 🍉

Thank you to Rural Missouri for sponsoring this contest!

Find more information about the Missouri State Fair Horticulture Contest here: www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/agriculture.pdf

Last week 102 Missouri delegates took the trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. for NRECA's annual Youth Tour. Here are...
25/06/2024

Last week 102 Missouri delegates took the trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. for NRECA's annual Youth Tour. Here are some of our favorite shots from the week, captured by two of our RM team members, Paul and Ricki! 🇺🇸📸✈️

See a member of YT24 that you know? Give them a shoutout in the comments below! 🗣️

24/06/2024

This month on Out of the Way Eats, we visit Marceline Pizza Company where they serve up hot, fresh pizzas, sandwiches and more in a welcoming environment.

The July edition of Rural Missouri is mailing out soon! This issue features a safari experience in Wright City, a fresh ...
21/06/2024

The July edition of Rural Missouri is mailing out soon! This issue features a safari experience in Wright City, a fresh produce garden in Bradleyville, and more! 🌻🗞️

Want to read about all the rural Missourians spotlighted in the July issue? Follow the link below for subscription information!

https://ruralmissouri.org/subscribe/

Celebrating National Dairy Month by throwing it back to some of our favorite dairy features! 🧀🐄In 2020 we spotlighted Sh...
18/06/2024

Celebrating National Dairy Month by throwing it back to some of our favorite dairy features! 🧀🐄

In 2020 we spotlighted Shatto Milk Company , whose Osborn-based operation stands out on grocery store shelves across the country. Their creativity and popularity even helped land their milk in the Oval Office, all the way in Washington, D.C.

Follow the links below to read about the Shatto family and a few other dairy month features!

Shatto Milk, 2020: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/202011/index.php?startid=33&qs=dairy #/p/30
Edgewood Creamery, 2022: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/202205/index.php?startid=23&qs=dairy #/p/22
The Wright Family, 2017: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/201705/index.php?startid=24&qs=dairy #/p/24

Looking for the ultimate creative road trip this summer? Check out the Highway 36 Quilt Trail, an interactive experience...
17/06/2024

Looking for the ultimate creative road trip this summer? Check out the Highway 36 Quilt Trail, an interactive experience where visitors can collect quilt kits and stamp their "passport" brochure at any of the nine participating shops. 🪡🧵🚗

We caught up with some of the shop owners during our June edition of Rural Missouri to learn more about this trail of thread and how it's inspiring a new generation of quilters! Visit the link below to read all about this northern Missouri staple.

http://bit.ly/3x6bqM7

Looking for the best places to visit in Missouri this summer? Look no further! Our former editor, Jim McCarty, shared al...
16/06/2024

Looking for the best places to visit in Missouri this summer? Look no further! Our former editor, Jim McCarty, shared all about the annual "Best of Rural Missouri" contest on the Show-Me Today podcast.

From boutiques to onion rings, our list is a great place to start your summer bucket list!

According to former Rural Missouri Editor, Jim McCarty, one of the biggest goals for the magazine is to help people in rural areas succeed. In a recent episode of the Show Me Today podcast, Jim explains how highlighting “The Best of Missouri” helps promote rural businesses. Listen to the full episode at https://www.missourinet.com/2024/05/24/amec-reveals-the-best-of-missouri-listen/.

Wishing a happy Father's Day to all the lineman dads who help keep power going across rural Missouri!  ⚡️🗞️
16/06/2024

Wishing a happy Father's Day to all the lineman dads who help keep power going across rural Missouri! ⚡️🗞️

Celebrating Flag Day with iconic photos of the Stars and Stripes captured by our Rural Missouri team throughout the year...
14/06/2024

Celebrating Flag Day with iconic photos of the Stars and Stripes captured by our Rural Missouri team throughout the years! 🇺🇸

Each year, Rural Missouri and Missouri State Parks sponsor the Missouri Snapshots Photo Contest. Amateur photographers a...
12/06/2024

Each year, Rural Missouri and Missouri State Parks sponsor the Missouri Snapshots Photo Contest. Amateur photographers are encouraged to submit a photo that showcases all that there is to love about connect with nature in one of Missouri's state parks or historic sites. 📸

Take a look at some of our 2023 winners and check out the link below for contest rules and photography best practices, provided by Rural Missouri's managing editor, Paul Newton!

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/202405/index.php #/p/24

Last week, three of our Rural Missouri team members traveled to Des Moines, Iowa for the Cooperative Communicators Assoc...
11/06/2024

Last week, three of our Rural Missouri team members traveled to Des Moines, Iowa for the Cooperative Communicators Association conference. Sara, Megan and Angie brought home several awards, including a Best of Show in writing! 🏆📖

Check out the full list of winners below!

- Missouri ABCs: Best Illustration/Graphic Art (1st Place)
https://ruralmissouri.org/abc/
- Bender of Glass: Writing Best of Show, Personality Profile Featurette (1st Place), Words and Pictures (2nd Place)
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/202401/index.php #/p/8
- Rural Missouri Team: Best Use of Photos in a Publication (2nd Place)
https://ruralmissouri.org

Through trials, tribulations, heartbreak and redemption, one Ozark Border Electric cooperative member's passion for long...
10/06/2024

Through trials, tribulations, heartbreak and redemption, one Ozark Border Electric cooperative member's passion for longbow archery led him to international acclaim while competing in the 2023 Pan American Field Championship. 🏹🥉🇺🇸

Head to our website to read more about Joshua Miller's journey to Argentina and how he secured the bronze medal for Team USA!

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/202406/index.php #/p/20

On the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we take a moment to remember the Missouri soldiers who fought during the invasions on ...
06/06/2024

On the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we take a moment to remember the Missouri soldiers who fought during the invasions on the beaches of Normandy and reflecting on the ways we can honor their service.

In 2023, the Barton County Memorial Park became a reflection center that encourages locals to commemorate the 69 Barton County men who died in World War II. 🇺🇸

Check out the story from our May edition of Rural Missouri on our website archives to learn more about their evolution from veteran hospital to community hub.

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/202405/index.php #/p/8

Shoutout to our editor, Sara, for being featured as the June CCA Member Spotlight! As editor, Sara leads our team to suc...
04/06/2024

Shoutout to our editor, Sara, for being featured as the June CCA Member Spotlight!

As editor, Sara leads our team to success each month as we gather ideas and share the stories of rural Missourians. We are lucky to have her! 🙌🏼

Check out our latest Member Spotlight on the CCA website! For the month of June, we are featuring Sara Schafer, editor of Rural Missouri Electric Cooperatives magazine. Learn more about her here:

https://www.communicators.coop/about-cca/member-spotlights/sara-schafer/

With purple blooms covering the perfectly manicured fields, Battlefield Lavender is creating the feeling of a French cou...
03/06/2024

With purple blooms covering the perfectly manicured fields, Battlefield Lavender is creating the feeling of a French countryside in the heart of central Missouri.

Check out this month's edition of Rural Missouri to learn more about their journey to agri-tourism and how you can pick your own bundle of lavender blooms this summer! 🪻📸

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/202406/index.php #/p/14

We are so excited to welcome Ricanna Spargo to the Rural Missouri and Missouri Electric Cooperatives team! Be ready to e...
24/05/2024

We are so excited to welcome Ricanna Spargo to the Rural Missouri and Missouri Electric Cooperatives team! Be ready to enjoy her many talents via our social channels, videos, digital media and in the magazine.

17/05/2024

This month on Out of the Way Eats, we visit The Riverhouse in Scott City where the only things better than the incredible view of the Mississippi River are the mouthwatering bites and refreshing drinks.

The June issue of Rural Missouri will be in your mailbox soon. It includes features on a lavender farm in Centralia, a q...
14/05/2024

The June issue of Rural Missouri will be in your mailbox soon. It includes features on a lavender farm in Centralia, a quilt trail in northern Missouri, a riverside restaurant in Scott City and more. Read it all online at: https://ruralmissouri.org/current-issue.

The idea started as an individual statue on a soon-to-be vacant lot. Joe Davis, Jeff Clements and other community member...
03/05/2024

The idea started as an individual statue on a soon-to-be vacant lot. Joe Davis, Jeff Clements and other community members in Lamar wanted to honor veterans and community members on the 3.2 acres that once housed the community’s memorial hospital. They quickly learned that with the unwavering support of their community, a sole statue would just be the tip of the iceberg. More than $450,000 and countless volunteer hours later, a testament to courage and sacrifice occupies the site on the north side of Lamar.

The idea started as an individual statue on a soon-to-be vacant lot. Joe Davis, Jeff Clements and other community members in Lamar wanted to honor veterans and community members on the 3.2 acres that once housed the community’s memorial hospital.

Are you ready for warm weather adventures?The great thing about touring Lake of the Ozarks and Lebanon – Friendly people...
01/05/2024

Are you ready for warm weather adventures?

The great thing about touring Lake of the Ozarks and Lebanon – Friendly people. Friendly place. Missouri is you can visit them in either order since they are so close to each other!

Also: they are fantastic places to have fun!

Visit Kearney, MO is one of the stops of the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street this year!Opening on May, 10, this "Cro...
30/04/2024

Visit Kearney, MO is one of the stops of the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street this year!

Opening on May, 10, this "Crossroads: Change in Rural America." exhibit will delve into the ever-changing rural landscape of America.

Bring your whole family!

https://bit.ly/44g8F7e has all the connections for Buy Missouri who can help you care for your pets and livestock!
29/04/2024

https://bit.ly/44g8F7e has all the connections for Buy Missouri who can help you care for your pets and livestock!

Your hard-working equipment needs hard-working oil.Work Horse® is a new breed of lubricants designed to stand up to brut...
26/04/2024

Your hard-working equipment needs hard-working oil.

Work Horse® is a new breed of lubricants designed to stand up to brutal workloads and a wide range of challenging conditions. Born from a 90-year legacy of proven performance and premium products, Work Horse lubricants are formulated using the latest technology and advanced additives to deliver superior results and the protection you demand.

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The electric cooperatives of Missouri have always had strong ties with the University of Missouri. In fact, the first me...
24/04/2024

The electric cooperatives of Missouri have always had strong ties with the University of Missouri. In fact, the first meeting to form what we now know as the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) was held in Mumford Hall on Mizzou’s campus on Feb. 11, 1937. Fast forward nearly 90 years and that tie of support is just as strong.

Earlier this year Caleb Jones Missouri Electric Cooperatives was honored by the Mizzou Alumni Association with its prestigious Geyer Award.

Three Missourians recognized for dedication to higher education The electric cooperatives of Missouri have always had strong ties with the University of Missouri. In fact, the first meeting to form what we now know as the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) was held in Mumford Hall....

The Norborne Soybean Festival is one of three finalists in the Your Hometown Throwdown contest sponsored by Cenex! Help ...
24/04/2024

The Norborne Soybean Festival is one of three finalists in the Your Hometown Throwdown contest sponsored by Cenex! Help them win $10,000 by voting here:

Vote now to help determine the grand prize winner!

18/04/2024

This month on Out of the Way Eats, we take you to Mama Loca's Cafe & Cantina in Ash Grove where they've been serving up authentic Mexican fare and American classics for more than a decade.

If you see a large-scale, outdoor mural in Missouri, chances are it was painted by Ray Harvey. Read about the muralist i...
17/04/2024

If you see a large-scale, outdoor mural in Missouri, chances are it was painted by Ray Harvey. Read about the muralist in our May edition.

New Haven painter brings big-scale art to walls across Missouri When artist Ray Harvey sees a blank wall in a small town, he has a big goal. He wants to paint a mural so memorable it becomes as iconic as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. “Every small town needs an Arch,” Ray says. “You...

The May issue of Rural Missouri should be in your mailbox soon. It has features on a memorial park in Lamar, canoes made...
16/04/2024

The May issue of Rural Missouri should be in your mailbox soon. It has features on a memorial park in Lamar, canoes made in Beaufort, an Ash Grove restaurant and more. Check it out online at: https://ruralmissouri.org/current-issue

A Tuesday funny for you!
16/04/2024

A Tuesday funny for you!

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