Nominations are being accepted for the January 2017 election to the University of Missouri Extension Council of Warren County, according to Council Chairperson Linda Buschman.The University of Missouri Extension Council of Warren County is the local link between county residents and the University of Missouri. Council members assist in planning and carrying out extension educational programs to improve people’s lives.As public officials, council members administer a local budget of over $50,000 to support education that meets people’s highest priorities.“The Warren County Extension Council is seeking people from all walks of life who are interested in education and the progress of our community,” said council member Anita Brace. “Serving on the Extension council is a great way to help make our community a better place for people to live.”University Extension improves people’s lives with educational programs, and access to University resources and experts to enhance economic viability, build strong individuals, families and communities, and create and sustain healthy environments.In Warren County, Extension programs address such high-priority areas as agriculture, nutrition and health, parenting and youth development, family life, and consumer education.Information about Warren County Extension can be found on the Web at extension.missouri.edu/warren or by calling or visiting the Extension center, 107 W. Walton in Warrenton.University of Missouri Extension improves people’s lives with education and research from the four campuses of the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University. Warren County Extension is your local link to these unbiased resources.Extension council members represent the broad educational needs and backgrounds of the people of Warren County. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and reside in the district they would represent. Nominations for the Warren County Extension Council must be made by Dec. 5.Individuals interested in serving on the council may contact the MU Extension Center at 636-456-3444 or merrittc@missouri.edu.The MU Extension Council of Warren County meets on the fourth Monday of each month.University of Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.University of Missouri Extension Council of Warren County