Joe’sBitsand Pieces

Joe Koenen, AgriBusiness Specialist (Mo Extension Ret.)

Farm Leases In North Mo

It may seem a little early to discuss farm leases but confusion with Iowa and other issues make it a good time. Many agricultural landowners and tenants have written farm leases but there are still many that have oral agreements.

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Missouri, as do other states, have a law related to oral leases. That includes oral farm leases. MU guide 520, located at https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/ g520, discusses oral leases in more detail than I can here. One of the first issues is how to terminate an oral farm lease. Missouri law says a year-to-year tenancy such as a farm lease must be terminated at least 60 days prior to the date first agreed upon {Mo statute 641.050}. As an example, a lease entered into by handshake on December 1st must be terminated before October 1st of the year following. That is true after 15 or 20 years too and you may not remember then. The law requires a written notice even though the lease was oral.

One issue that impacts northern Missouri is Iowa has a set date of September 1 to terminate a lease there. We are not Iowa though. Failure to give proper notice in either state can mean either party can have another year. Another option might be available but could be costly. You can give notice before the 60 days but do not wait until you do not have the 60 days. Land is valuable today so follow the law.

A last issue I ran across at times in my career is a written lease that is renewed orally since we both agree after a few years. That could be now seen as an oral lease so be careful to update your written one. Farm lease forms are available at your county extension office for a small fee or online at www.AgLease101.org.

Reminders

The Lucerne Stock Show is next week, August 2 through the 5th They have lots of things to see and do and do not miss the great homemade pies either. Hope to see you there.

The “Market on the Square” continues every Saturday morning on the west side of the Unionville square. Last week’s market included tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, blueberries, carrots, onions, beets, and zucchinis in addition to baked goods and eggs. In addition to those, the market has crafts, clothing, soap, woodworking, collectibles.

The Putnam County Fair webpage is updated with the fair book, schedule and ticket information online at https://www.putnamcountyfairunionvillemo. com/. Tickets are on sale now.

THOUGHT: “Respect the old when you are young. Help the weak when you are strong. Confess the fault when you are wrong. Because one day in life you will be old, weak and wrong”!

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Truman State University Autism Center Accepting New Patient Inquires, Services to Begin in Late Fall

in academic programs at Truman and A.T. Still University to gain real-world experience in their fields.

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The former Greenwood Elementary School located on the Truman State University campus has been converted into The Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center and will begin seeing clients this fall. Submitted by Travis Miles, Director of Office of Public Relations, TSU

Submitted by Travis Miles, Director of Office of Public Relations, TSU KIRKSVILLE, Mo.

— The Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center, a Truman State University project several years in the making, is now accepting new patient inquiries in advance of seeing clients in person this fall.

Since 2015, Truman has been working to convert the former elementary school into an interprofessional center designed to provide indepth, interdisciplinary assessment and intervention for children with autism or suspected autism, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders. Services may address adaptive, social, communication, educational, community, pre-vocational and vocational skills, and customized support plans

“Each person’s autism experience is unique to them and their family,” said Brandon Herscovitch, director of the

Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center.

“We aim to support the diverse needs of people of various ages within the autism community and build support for the local community.”

With renovation of the building nearly complete, Herscovitch is currently in the process of hiring licensed professionals equipped to provide a variety of services. Individuals, family members or guardians of those who may benefit from the center’s services are advised to fill out the new patient inquires form available at greenwood.truman.edu/ new-patient-inquiries. This will assist in determining how the center can best meet the needs of area clients.

Along with providing much needed services in the area, the Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center will function as a teaching facility, offering opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students enrolled

“This has been a collaborative project from the start, and those partnerships will only strengthen as we move into the next phase of serving clients,” Herscovitch said. “We have been able to keep moving forward thanks to the support we have received from Adair County SB 40, area health care partners, A.T. Still University, elected officials, our faculty and staff, and the local community.”

Financial support for the transformation of the Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center has come largely from the Missouri legislature, which has appropriated more than $7.4 million. A congressional earmark by Sen. Roy Blunt provided an additional $3.42 million in federal funds. Truman also received a $1.1 million grant from the Sunderland Foundation of Kansas City, and Adair County SB 40 sponsored the first year of the director’s salary.

In-person clinic visits are set to begin later this fall. There is no cost or commitment associated with completing the pre-screening assessment. Additionally, completion of the pre-screening assessment does not ensure a client visit in the fall. Center staff will see as many clients as possible, with priority given to those whose needs meet the services available.

For more information, visit greenwood.truman. edu or email GreenwoodIntake@truman. edu.

– The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking individuals who are interested in a career to “come for the snow, stay for the mow” and keep Missouri moving during the winter season and beyond.

MoDOT is currently hiring maintenance personnel for winter operations, with opportunities for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. The department currently has hundreds of full-time and emergency maintenance positions available across the state. Maintenance worker position salaries begin at $19.08 per hour, depending on level of experience and area of operation, and is also eligible for an additional $3 to $6 per hour when working winter and emergency opera-

“These positions are critical to Missouri travelers once the snow starts to fall, but also include critical work to maintain our highway system throughout the year,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Director Natalie Roark. “If you’re a dedicated, hard-working individual looking for a job with excellent benefits where you can make a difference, there’s no better time to apply than right now.”

Career opportunity job postings can be found online at modot. org/careers. In addition, MoDOT is hosting hiring events across the state from late July through the month of August. These events will provide applicants an opportunity for an accelerated hiring process, including on-site interviews and potential job offers; followed by initiating criminal background checks, drug testing and work simulation physicals. Offers made could result in new employees starting within a week. For details on these events, and to learn more about these career opportunities, visit modot.org/opportunities-maintenance.

Full-time maintenance employees receive training and a long list of benefits including paid leave, medical, vision and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and a culturally diverse workplace that is dedicated to safety and personal development. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old and successfully complete a criminal background check (a misdemeanor or felony conviction is not an automatic restriction to employment). It’s preferable for applicants to have a CDL permit, but assistance and training is available to help new employees achieve their CDL.