Use University of Missouri Extension on first reference. MU Extension is acceptable on second reference.
University of Missouri Extension is the formal name for the systemwide function that represents the extension mission of the University of Missouri.
Capitalize the word “extension” when it is used as part of a formal name, such as “University of Missouri Extension Association.” Lowercase in all other instances, such as “the extension program.”
Example: Jane Doe, extension associate and entomologist, offers answers about plant pests for homeowners, farmers, gardeners and businesses across Missouri. MU Extension specialists in county offices frequently send her samples from residents in their region.
County offices
First reference: University of Missouri Extension Center in < Name of county or city >
First reference when space is limited: MU Extension Center in < Name of county or city >
Second reference: extension center
Examples:
- The seminar will take place at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Howell County. Please use the parking lot in front of the extension center.
- Spell out county unless it is abbreviated to save space in a table.
Regional offices
First reference: University of Missouri Extension <Name of region> Regional Office
Second reference or first when space is limited or for physical addresses: MU Extension <Name of region> Regional Office
Example: MU Extension East Central Regional Office
Capitalize extension centers when referring to a specific center such as the University of Missouri Extension Center in Greene County.
- Do not use the phrase County University Extension Center.
- See MU Extension for a list of statewide extension centers
Lowercase centers and counties when listing more than one.
Example: You can attend the program at University of Missouri Extension centers in Howard, Boone and Callaway counties.
In legal documents spell out extension councils: University of Missouri Extension Council of <Name> County. Other instances: <Name of county, city or region> University of Missouri Extension Council or <Name of county, city or region> Extension Council.
Lowercase extension council(s) when not referring to a specific council entity and on second reference.
MU Extension operates a number of educational centers across the state including Jefferson Farm and Garden Extension and Education Center, Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center and Wurdack Extension and Education Center.
MU Extension oversees 4-H in Missouri. The National 4-H Headquarters has published federally mandated policies regarding the use of the 4-H emblem and logo. See the policies on the web at: https://nifa.usda.gov/4-h-name-and-emblem.