Greene County 2016 annual report

University of Missouri

Extension

2016 Greene County

Annual Report

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ISBN-13: 978-1542485982 ISBN-10: 1542485983

Greene County Extension Center Located inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Tel: (417) 881-8909 http://extension.missouri.edu/greene 3

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Stated Mission and Vision Mission: The Gr eene County Extension Council’s mission is to govern operations of the local office, secure revenue, give input on programs and county staff, and promote local educational efforts conducted by University of Missouri Extension.

Vision: Univer sity of Missour i Extension is a valued and tr usted research-based educational solution to improve the quality of life in Missouri, the nation and the world. The vision of the local Extension Council is to create an atmosphere in which Extension programs can flourish in Greene County.

Annual report designed and edited by David Burton, civic communication specialist for MU Extension in southwest Missouri and county program director in Greene County.

Cover photo taken for this publication by Cindy West Limbrick of Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the Colorado Springs Zoo. Learn more at www.awakeningartists.com.

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2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Telephone: (417) 881-8909 Email: greeneco@missouri.edu Internet: http://extension.missouri.edu/greene

GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER

January 16, 2017 Dear Greene County Commissioners and Residents: This annual report highlights the successes of MU Greene County Extension and gives a glimpse of our financial situation during 2016. We continue to operate our local office using a combination of funding from the Greene County Commission, increased student and soil test fees, and monies raised with our Friends of Greene County Extension campaign. In addition to our fundraising, the Master Naturalists program, Master Gardener chapter and county 4-H clubs and 4-H Leader’s Council raise funds for their programs and events.

By working together with county residents and other organizations — like Greene County Farm Bureau, Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District, and others — we have been able to leverage the investment of specialists made here by the University of Missouri to create real and significant impacts for our county. Those impacts are outlined in this annual report along with profiles on this year’s MU Extension Honor Roll winners.

Our demographic pages details the background of the Greene County residents that our local specialists served. However, people form adjoining counties also came here for programs.

According to campus records, 111,296 educational contacts were made through MU Extension events held in Greene County.

In 2017, our emphasis is going to be “Helping Greene County Extension do More.” This means helping to promote local MU Extension programs. It means being supportive of local specialists and their work. It means getting community support, funding and sponsorships to make local MU Extension programs possible.

We have personally gained knowledge by serving on the Greene County Extension Council. We have also enjoyed doing our part to make extension resources available to county residents. By working together we have been able to do things that have improved the quality of life in Greene County. That is a great experience as a volunteer.

We want to thank the County Commissioners for their support of Greene County Extension in 2016. We look forward to financial improvements and program expansion in the coming years.

Submitted by

Moran Ash

Council Secretary

Matthew Simpson Council Chairman

2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Telephone: (417) 881-8909 Email: greeneco@missouri.edu Internet: http://extension.missouri.edu/greene

GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER January 16, 2017 Dear Greene County Commissioners and Residents:

Each new year begins as a blank slate and offers the hope of progress and opportunity. Greene County MU Extension has had a number of successes in 2016 as outlined in this extensive annual report. Our finances and programming have both improved thanks to the County Commission and our use of the Great Game of Business. We have also faced challenges. That is why this year we are placing an emphasis on what it means to be an extension council member, donor or an extension program volunteer. Our theme for the year is “Helping Greene County Extension Fund, Impact, Do, and Reach More.”

The thing I like best about the theme of “help” is that it applies equally to council members, staff, volunteers and donors. It means helping to promote local extension programs. It means helping to support specialists and their work. It means helping to get community support and funding for extension programs possible. State law outlines the responsibilities of local extension council members in this way: • Work with (and help) regional specialists to provide the county educational program, • Manage finances of local extension operations (the Great Game of Business can help), • Provide personnel (office manager) to (help) carry out extension activities, and • Elect and organize the local (helpful) extension council.

This word “help” is also a positive term. Staying positive and working together in a supportive way has distinguished our county extension program. We all play a role in maintaining this positive atmosphere (and eliminating gossip is a big part of being positive). Taking this approach does make a difference. A council member recently wrote and said it this way: “I have been involved with a lot of volunteer opportunities in the past but I think that my role on the extension council is probably the most positive and pleasant. I know every organization has its down times and conflict of some sort, but I feel like extension accomplishes positive functions in our local community. It is refreshing and inspiring.”

Thanks to those that have helped during 2016 to make our programs a success. If you are willing to be positive and help in the future I would like to hear from you.

Sincerely,

David L. Burton Civic Communication Specialist and Greene County Extension County Program Director

FROM VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR EXTENSION OFFICE OF VICE CHANCELLOR FOR EXTENSION 108 Whitten Hall Columbia, Mo. 65211 Phone: 573-882-7477 January 5, 2017 Dear County Commissioners and Friends of MU Extension: The past year was a busy one for University of Missouri Extension. As a long-time extension professional and newcomer to Missouri, I have found the support from people like you to be remarkable. Missouri is a special place with a promising future.

Through the efforts of faculty, staff and amazing volunteers, MU Extension connects millions of Missourians with knowledge they put into action in their daily lives. Using a range of learning experiences, we reach people of all ages and backgrounds, in every corner of the state.

In response to direct input received from local councils and the unique nature of each county, extension programs vary slightly across the state. This strength of local flexibility and public engagement enables county-based Mizzou faculty to provide local learning experiences that improve lives and community vitality. For example: 

MU Extension business specialists helped local Missouri businesses achieve sales increases of $186 million while creating or retaining 7,766 jobs.

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Helping assure access to health care in local communities, MU Nursing Outreach made it possible for 2,094 nurses keep their skills up to date.

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Our 4-H youth development specialists and other extension team members worked with volunteers and community leaders to reach 269,000 youths ages 5 to 18 across the state.

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Anticipating the needs of Missouri’s aging farm population, extension faculty developed workshops targeting estate planning, succession and retirement planning specific to farmers.

These are just a few examples of how Mizzou’s commitment to extension and engagement benefitted Missourians this past year. In the interest of better serving Missourians, we are conducting a statewide needs assessment. It will include extensive input from local communities and stakeholders. It will result in stronger alignment between extension programs and local needs.

I encourage you to read the attached annual report from your county office to gain an understanding of how MU Extension has worked this past year to serve your community. Your support of MU Extension and our efforts in your community is greatly appreciated. As always, I welcome your input on how the University of Missouri can better serve the people.

Sincerely,

Marshall Stewart, Ed.D. Vice Chancellor for Extension 7

Honor Roll Recipient: Rose Ann Bentley A champion for children, a successful community leader, a pioneer for women, and a supporter of Greene County Extension, retired Greene County Associate Commissioner Roseann Bentley is the recipient of an Honor Roll Award this year.

Bentley has supported local extension programs over the years, attended the Salute to Century Farms event, and was a proponent of the Botanical Center and the involvement of Greene County Extension in that project.

She also sat on the Commission during some very difficult financial times.

"I always respected ... her opinions. The two of us were able to work through some very difficult issues together," Bengsch said. "She is one of the most caring people for others you will ever meet .... It's a rare person in this community that has been involved with community initiatives very long that does not know and appreciate the dedication of Roseann Bentley."

In fact, Bentley said her time on the Greene County Commission was the most challenging in her career. Greene County's budget was hit hard and the Commission was forced to make cuts and froze employee wages for six years.

"That was a really hard time for the county and I am pleased we're not in those dire straits right now," Bentley said. “I have always valued the work of Greene County Extension and I was disappointed that we had to make those cuts to the local office. But your volunteers and staff have done great work and have met those challenges and shown real leadership.”

Bentley said she decided to retire because it's time to give somebody else a chance to lead. Her husband, John, a physician at Jordan Valley Community Health Center, is also retiring this year.

Despite those lean years and ongoing budget challenges for the county, Bentley also recalls successes, such as the construction of the Public Safety Center and ongoing renovations at the Judicial Courts Facility. She also worked hard to pass two sales taxes for the county, one for parks and one for law enforcement.

Bentley and John have four children, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Graduated from the University of Missouri, B.S. in Elementary Education, emphasis on Special Education: 1958  Married husband John Bentley: 1958  Moved back to Springfield: 1964  In Missouri State Senate: 1995-2003  Elected to County Commission: 2004

Harold Bengsch, who was elected to the commission the same year as Bentley, said he feels like he is losing an "important ally."

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Financial and Numeric Reports

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GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION FINANCIALS 2016 Income & Expense Financial Report

2015 Income & Expense Financial Report

(Unrestricted & Restricted Income and Expenses)

(Unrestricted & Restricted Income and Expenses)

Income

Jan - Dec 16

Income

Jan - Dec 15

0100 · Student Fees

24,873.31

0100 · Student Fees

22,864.61

0210 · County Appropriations

38,250.00

0210 · County Appropriations

26,410.00

0300 · Investment Income

0.00

0300 · Investment Income

0.00

0400 · Gift/Grants/Contracts

26,352.31

0400 · Gift/Grants/Contracts

32,715.00

0900 · Resales/Educ Services Fees

30,200.89

0900 · Resales/Educ Services Fees

49,049.65

1500 · University Program Funds

9,430.00

Total Income

129,106.51

1300 · Miscellaneous Income

0.00

1500 · Postage Allotment

2,180.00

Total Income

Expense

2700 · Persnnl Serv - Salaries & Wag

28,338.77

2800 · Payroll Expenses

12,565.78

133,219.26

Expense 2700 · Persnnl Serv - Salaries & Wag

28,294.11

3100 · Travel

9,871.43

2800 · Payroll Expenses

6,749.41

3600 · Postage

3,485.66

3100 · Travel

6,104.02

3700 · Telephone Serv - Local

1,346.45

3600 · Postage

3,212.03

3700 · Telephone Serv - Local

1,678.96

3900 · Advertising

1,719.00

4700 · Publishing/Printing

2,128.96

3900 · Advertising

548.34

4700 · Publishing/Printing

3,151.28

5100 · Supplies/Services

11,329.90

5200 · Professional Development

1,135.75

5600· Professional Services

412.62

6400 · Other Contract Services

2,723.74

6800 · Insurance

450.00

6999 · Uncategorized Expenses

3,000.00

7010 · Extension Councl Exp

707.38

4800 · Reproduction/Copy Services

125.47

5100 · Supplies/Services

40,479.02

5110 · Annual Meeting

537.50

5600· Professional Services

335.17

6400 · Other Contract Services

3,520.57

6800 · Insurance

400.00

7100 · Soil Test Expenses

4,307.00

6999 · Uncategorized Expenses

5,000.00

7200 · Publications for Resale

3,008.65

7100 · Soil Test Expenses

3,548.40

7300 · Repairs/Maintenance

3,259.09

7200 · Publications for Resale

2,039.58

690.00

7300 · Repairs/Maintenance

2,199.97

251.85

7700 · Furniture/Equipment

7400 · 4-H Special Support 7700 · Furniture/Equipment 7999 · Fee Generation Distribution

18.065.22 108,648.91

Total Expense

20,457.60

Net Income

Balance Sheet Dec. 31, 2016

1,204.65

7999 · Fee Generation Distribution

11,260.88 120,537.70

Total Expense

12,681.56

Net Income

Balance Sheet Dec. 31, 2015

ASSETS Checking TOTAL ASSETS 12/31/16

$ 99,227.38 $ 99,227.38

ASSETS Checking TOTAL ASSETS 12/31/15

EQUITY Retained Earnings Net Income ________TOTAL EQUITY 12/31/16__

$ 77,324.04 $ 20,457.60 $ 97,781.64

EQUITY Retained Earnings $ 0.00 Net Income $ 78,010.26 ________TOTAL EQUITY 12/31/15____ $ 78,010.26

Total Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY:

$ 1,445.74 $ 99,227.38

Total Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY:

$ 77,988.50 $ 77,988.50

$ - 21.76 $ 77,988.50

University of Missouri Extension programs in Greene County are funded by county, state and federal appropriations. The Greene County Commission provides local extension funding for office expenses, clerical salaries and travel expenses of specialists who conduct programs in Greene County. The Springfield-Greene County Park Board provides our office and classroom space in the Botanical Center. The University of Missouri provides salaries and benefits for professional and para-professional staff members headquartered in Greene County. This includes training expenses, postage, staff communications and computer equipment costs and maintenance. 10

GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION FINANCIALS Donors to Friends of Greene County Extension Campaign FCS Financial Master Gardeners of Greene County Expedia Sanford, Lea & Assoc Old Missouri Bank Vogue Cleaners Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District Greene County Farm Bureau Carr Stock Farms, LLC Carl Allison Morgan Ash Randy & Lisa Bakerink Cathy Banks Jeff Barber Joan Bass Harold & Lee Ann Bender Harold Bengsch Maggie Black Shelby & Judy Bradley

Frank & Shirley Bridges David and Stacey Burton Ramona Burton Patrick Byers Marla Calico Susan Cardwell Ellen Chiles Robert Cirtin Marthe Close Herbert Coggin Joseph P. Crim George Deatz Dalen and Pam Duitsman Gale and Becky Edwards James and Peggy Garton Clarissa Hatley Mary Sue Hoban William Hosman Peter Longley

David E.A. and Darla Johnson David Jones Kelly McGowan Bobbi Ream Howard Schwartz Matthew and Teresa Simpson Jeanie Skibiski Virginia Snyder Katie Steinhoff Jennifer Stella Kip and Becky Thompson Randy and Linda Underwood Renette Wardlow Emma Valentine David and Glenda Welde Leslie Wilde Michael and Janet Wooten Joan Young

Rob & Brenda Funkhouser Paul and Liz Taylor Tina Stillwell Gaylen and Debra Jones Virginia Snyder Minuen Odom Fred and LaQuita Hall Ann Hall Jim Arnold

Total amount raised in 2017: $ 27,852 Thank you!

Donating to Greene County Extension is as Easy As: 1. Donate online at extension.missouri.edu/greene by mail or in person.

2. Stay connected with

Greene County Extension on social media, by email and/ or in service as a volunteer.

3. Enjoy making a difference in the lives of 45,000 county residents annually.

Helping Greene County Extension Do More, Reach More, Be More!

University of Missouri Extension in Greene County

Located inside the Botanical Center at 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Tel: (417) 881-8909 | Email: greeneco@missouri.edu | Online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene 11

GREENE COUNTY CONTACTS Over 35,390 Residents Reached During FY 2016* * FY 2016 covers 7/1/2015 to 6/30/2016. Numbers are for direct contacts made in Greene County

Audience Adult contacts Youth contacts Race White Black Asian Native American Pacific Islander Two or more Unknown Ethnicity Hispanic Non-hispanic Gender Males Females Unknown Total reached

Human Agriculture & Community Business Environmental Natural Development Development Services (1) Resources (2) (3)

4-H Youth

County TOTAL

8030 21815

2083 13

26 0

1932 728

213 550

12284 23106

26218 2494 344 25 74 622 55

1883 27 7 65 1 22 103

26 0 0 0 0 0 0

2583 38 13 1 0 25 0

738 0 1 0 0 0 25

31448 2559 365 91 75 669 183

1056 28577

31 2277

0 26

21 2639

0 763

1108 34282

13089 16531

1332 989

9 17

956 1704

272 491

29620

2321

26

2660

763

15658 19732 0 35390

(1) Includes Family Nutrition Education Program efforts done with school children in Greene County.

(2) Includes Master Gardener program.

(3) Southwest Region News Service is a community development but subscriber numbers from the news service are not included in this "overall" chart even though over 5,000 county residents receive it.

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University of Missouri System Columbia * Kansas City * Rolla * St. Louis

2017

Impact on Greene County, Missouri UM Students from Greene County in 2016

UM Employees/Retirees Residing in Greene County

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476 - MU 196 - UMKC 257 - Missouri S&T 9 - UMSL

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703 - Undergraduates 235 - Graduate

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795 - Full-time students 143 - Part-time students

938 students

Greene County Estimated Population in 2016 280,657 ,

UM Construction projects involving vendors located in Greene County, 2016 4 vendors involved with 2 projects for $545,000.

The University advances Missouri citizens and communities through its mission of teaching, research, public service, outreach and economic development across our four campuses along with University of Missouri Extension.

This document prepared December 2016 based on best available data.

UM Alumni Residing in Greene County in 2016 5,240 alumni    

3,449 - MU 825 - UMKC 730 - Missouri S&T 236 - UMSL

2,473 Selected School Alumni  264 - Medicine  204 - Nursing  115 - Health Professions  155 - Dentistry  115 - Pharmacy  27 - Optometry  63 - Veterinary Medicine  245 - Agriculture  773 - Engineering  512 - Law

UM Alumni as K-12 Teachers & Administrators in Greene County in 2016 102 teachers Information compiled by Office of Government Relations 309 University Hall Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-2726 www.umsystem.edu/ums/ departments/gr

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4% of all county teachers

15 principals/administrators 

136 people employed by UM

98 - MU 13 - UMKC 15 - Missouri S&T 2 - UMSL 4 - UM Health Care 4 - UM System 86 - UM Retirees and Beneficiaries

Tax Revenue/Income Generated by UM Employees/Retirees Residing in Greene County in 2016   

$244,777 in Missouri State Taxes $1,163,091 in Federal Taxes $6,489,639 in Salary and Retirement Income returning to county

UM Services Received in Greene County in 2016   

2,891 patients seen at UM Health, $430,516 of uncompensated care.

31 patients at the UMKC School of Dentistry, average of $209 per patient in uncompensated care.

111,296 educational contacts with MU Extension through MU Extension events held in district counties.

Budgets from the University for MU Extension offices in Greene County in 2016   

Family Nutrition Education program, $1.1 million Southwest Region Directors office in Springfield, $120,000 Greene County Extension office, $371,000.

11% of all county principals and administrators

https://uminfopoint.umsystem.edu/media/gr/datasheets/Greene%20County.pdf

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Honor Roll Recipient: Lisa Bakerink Lisa Bakerink is executive director of the Friends of the Garden (FOG), the 1200-member volunteer organization whose primary mission is to create and maintain the Springfield Botanical Gardens. She was hired in 2015 on the 15th anniversary of the founding of FOG. Bakerink, who has been active in the organization since 2010 and was serving a third one-year term as board president, will be responsible for providing leadership, direction and supervision to Friends of the Garden volunteers and partner organizations as well as maintaining an effective working relationship with the SpringfieldGreene County Park Board and staff.

“I first became involved with Friends of the Garden as a docent at the Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House,” said Bakerink. “I have enjoyed working for the past five years with such a dedicated and inspiring group that strives to bring people, nature and gardens together. As executive director, I am given the opportunity to help Friends of the Garden take this important next step in its growth, and to continue to make the Springfield Botanical Gardens one of the top educational and tourist attractions in the area.”

Bakerink, whose prior experience includes a stint as a regional team leader for a large nonprofit in her native Pella, Iowa, became a Master Gardener in 2011. She previously served on the Greene County Extension Council and she has also served as the hotline coordinator and president of the Master Gardeners of Greene County. “I have been immersed in plants and gardening most of my life, having been raised on a farm and maintaining a garden and landscaping at my home.”

A graduate of Iowa State University, Bakerink has a special passion for the monarch butterfly and, since 1999, has participated in the tagging program of Monarch Watch in Lawrence, Kansas. She has been involved with the Friends of 14

the Garden Butterfly Festival for five years. The organization’s signature event is held each summer at Nathanael Greene/ Close Memorial Park.

Bakerink is a member of the Greater Ozarks Hosta Society, Missouri Prairie Foundation, Springfield Sister Cities Association, Ozark Daylily Society, Friends of Gray-Campbell Farmstead, Friends of Greene County Extension and Missouri Native Plant Society.

In her position as executive director she works with Greene County Extension staff on nearly a daily basis and has proven to be a positive and important partner for the organization.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Springfield Botanical Gardens These MU Extension specialists and staff engaged in programs involving the Botanical Gardens, Springfield-Greene County Park Board and park partners: Tim Schnakenberg, Jeff Barber, David Burton, Jill Scheidt, Kelly McGowan, Patrick Byers, Pam Duitsman, Jenni Nevatt, Marty Wood, Clarissa Hatley, Renette Wardlow, Karla Deaver, Bob Schultheis and Maggie Black.

Programs that engage county residents at the Springfield Botanical Gardens and helped Greene County Extension reach audiences:  Japanese Festival  Young Sprouts and Butterfly Festival  Construction and maintenance of various gardens  Demonstration Gardens  Special displays and seasonal events  Master Gardener Hotline  Plant analysis  Soil Testing services  Gray/Campbell Farmstead  Liberty School  Organic Gardening Academy  Gardening training  Pesticide training  4th-5th grade tours of the GrayCampbell Farmstead

Picture of McGowan raising butterflies or even a photo of Pam, Maggie and Kelly with article about their service on the FOG board

Above are two of the caterpillars raised by Kelly McGowan and Maggie Black that later turned into butterflies and exhibited in the butterfly house. McGowan and Black cared for hundreds of caterpillars this summer that eventually went on display for the public to enjoy. Shown below are some of the fresh vegetables that Kelly McGowan and volunteers harvested from the low tunnel in the Master Gardener vegetable garden (located north of the Botanical Center).

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Springfield Botanical Gardens: Greene County Extension Staff Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

216,000 Visitors to the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park in 2016.

We do not yet have data on the average length of each visit to these events or to the park.

Visitors have noted that while at the Botanical Gardens they have learned:  New plants to grow  New ways to garden  About new types of garden plants to purchase  New plants for landscaping at home and at work  Enjoyed close family time  Early history of settlers  Early history of education in Missouri  Methods of Japanese gardening  The benefits of gardening  Better food choices  Health benefits of Exercise  Multicultural discovery  Butterflies

We are working to develop a tool to collect this type of information from all park partners at all programs.

It is widely accepted that contact with nature contributes to a range of societal goals including health, education and social cohesion and urban regeneration.

By reaching out to marginalized or disadvantaged sectors of the community, botanical gardens can extend these benefits to everyone. By running programs with unemployed youth or adults with physical or learning difficulties, gardens can help to provide them with new skills, an increased appreciation for nature and a greater sense of selfworth. Since environmental and social issues are so closely intertwined, a growing social role is vital for botanic gardens to prove their modernday relevance by engaging with their local communities on issues of mutual concern.

72,000 Traffic counter recorded 72,000 vehicles entering the park.

8,000 per week During summer and the peak of Pokemon, this park had an average of 7,000 to 10,000 vehicles per week.

61 Number of field trips or group garden tours given this year.

Excluding MU Extension programs, Parks hosted 90 fieldtrips and tram tours.

Volunteers reported 51,780 work hours in the park.

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Nathanael Greene/ Close Memorial Park is the #1 attraction in Springfield on TripAdvisor.com. Visitors also leave comments about our gardens on Yelp.com.

The Botanical Center had visitors from 43 states and 11 other countries (with many from Canada) visited during 2016.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Agriculture Programs in County by these Specialists Andrew McCorkill, Tim Schnakenberg, David Burton, Eldon Cole, Jill Scheidt, Kelly McGowan, Patrick Byers, Bob Schultheis, Sarah Kenyon, Randy Wiedmeier, Reagan Bluel, Ted Probert, Pam Duitsman and Wesley Tucker.

2016 Agriculture Programs in Greene County Contributing to reached audiences:  Beef Production Systems  Business Management  FFA/4-H livestock judging  Forage Production and Management  Missouri Master Naturalist  Missouri Grown  Mo-Pork  Pasture Based Dairy Systems  Private Pesticide Applicator Training  Profit Focused Agriculture  Rural Agricultural Safety and Health  Sheep & Goat Production  Sustainable Agriculture  Turfgrass Management & the Green Industry  Watershed Management  Greene County Soils and Crops  Century Farms Top photo: Landowner Bill Shields (left) explains is for age plan to Commissioner Har old Bengsch.

Bottom photo: Shown left to r ight, Commissioner -Elect Lincoln Hough, Presiding Commissioner Bob Cirtin, Fasnight Creek Farm Owner Dan Bigbee, Commissioner Roseann Bentley and Commissioner Harold Bengsch at stop two of the 2016 Greene County Commissioner Ag Tour.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Agriculture: Tim Schnakenberg, David Burton, Andrew McCorkill and Bob Schultheis Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

65 farm producers participated in safety training pertaining to pesticide use in Greene County.

A three-hour class is offered twice a year resulting in 75 hours of collective meeting Instruction.

Homeowners, city water departments, farmers and gardeners in Greene County.

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

Participants got safety training in: • Pests and pesticides • Personal protection equipment • Environmental safety • Understanding a pesticide label • Calibration and nozzle selection Drift prevention

Attendees are informed of dangers and precautions necessary when using pesticides.

Evaluation tools indicate they have increased their awareness and changed their handling and application strategies. Several have changed their pesticide applications over to commercial applicators.

Considering Greene County’s valuable natural resources, pesticide applications can be safety done when applicators have been properly trained. Pesticides can be an important part of food production. The applicators that purchase Restricted-Use pesticides are trained every five years.

Over 404 soil fertility tests in 2016 for farms, gardens, lawns and fields.

Contents of nutrients in their soil and the proper fertilizer application levels.

Unbiased, reliable fertility testing and research based information.

With the increased prices of fertilizer, farmers and gardeners need unbiased fertility testing and information provided by extension.

95 Greene County full and part-time farmers attended the annual Ag Production Conference.

Once a year event hosted by Greene County Extension for over 93 years.

The topics were selected by a committee of local producers who requested speakers who could address.

Evaluations showed there was an increase in learning among 55% of attendees.

65% of attendees reported on their evaluations that they had learned something new that they could implement on the farm.

Greene County farm producers are an economic generator for the local economy. When they suffer economically, farm suppliers (feed and fertilizer dealers, hardware stores, fuel suppliers, seed dealers) also suffer. Their economic situation can tie directly to food costs.

Hay School had 52 in attendance

Course was taught on three separate nights for a total of 9 instruction hours.

How to efficiently grow, harvest and use local hay production for profit.

Class addresses input costs as well as improved quality of hay produced.

A full 98% of attendees said the program was useful and reported changes they would make as a result of the training

Agriculture is big business in Greene County and the more money producers make the more they spend locally for needs as well as onfarm production. See chart reporting the economic impact of agriculture in the county.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Agriculture: Tim Schnakenberg, David Burton, Andrew McCorkill and Wesley Tucker Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

88 people attended our Salute to Century Farms event.

One event for a total of four hours which also included food and entertainment.

Participants said they learned about:  challenges facing family farms in Missouri  agriculture history relevant to the Ozarks  The scope of MU Extension programs

As a result of this event, participants helped to raise $1,500 for Greene County Extension.

Since 1976, this program has honored the farming legacy of this state. By honoring Century Farms we bring local farming to the attention of the public, thank those who have preserved the land, and we discuss the need for a younger generation of farmers.

Reached over 200 county residents through individual farm visits, Tested Bull Sale (two), Feedouts, ShowMe Select sales (two) and Grazing Schools.

600+ learning hours through consultations.

Increased farm visits during 2016 with a total of 76 farm and ag business visits for advisement

Our goal is to exceed 1000 learning hours through consults.

Master Beekeepers pr ogram launches and Greene County leads the way by being the first to offer “Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping.”

Held two classes with a total of 78 attendees and a total of 380 instructional hours.

Three county families decided to apply for Century Farm status next year.

Program also supported a county agrotourism business.

In all instances, farmers improved their profitability through forage improvement, grazing changes, improved livestock genetics and improvements to local cattle herds.

When local farmers thrive, a community thrives. Every action taken with this agriculture program is to improve the bottom line of a local farm and that means more money in the local economy.

Since the county does not have an agronomy or livestock specialist headquartered here this consult opportunities are very important.

This new effort is made possible by a partnership with Greene County Farm Bureau which has provided $1,500 to help fund travel for specialists to visit local farms. This partnership is unique to Missouri.

Farm visits help to resolve real-world farm problems and help increase profits for local farmers. One example is advisement to a new sustainable dairy farm being built when most dairy farms are closing or being sold.

All attendees have reported learning new information and for some that has met learning that they cannot afford to take on beekeeping as a hobby or farm endeavor.

Over 50% of attendees have enrolled in a local bee club and begun the mentoring process required before testing to advance to the second level of classes.

Bees are actually big business in the county with a strong and growing interest. Bees are essential to agriculture and by training new local beekeepers we help assure that remains the case for years to come.

Consultations with producers provide them with knowledge and skills needed to be successful businesspeople.

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Honor Roll Recipient: Tom Huff Tom Huff is a sixth generation farmer who works on the same land his family acquired in 1838. He started on the Greene County Farm Bureau board in 1999 and became the board president in 2008. During his tenure he has been a tireless advocate for agriculture and has worked hard to build strong partnerships with Greene County Extension, the Soil and Water Conservation District, the Greene County Commission and other key organizations.

Under his leadership, Greene County Farm Bureau approved a donation of $1,500 to the Greene County Extension Council. That gift (first done in 2016 and then renewed for 2017) funds consulting and advising visits by University of Missouri Extension specialists to Greene County farms during.

“Greene County Farm Bureau supports farmers, and we see this as a way to partner with Extension and get real-time answers to local farmers for problems they are having,” said Tom Huff, president of the Greene County Farm Bureau Board.

MU Extension and Farm Bureau have historically had strong ties statewide. This county partnership is one more example of how the two organizations work together to support farmers.

During 2016, specialists made 76 farm visits in the county. Visits addressed concerns related to livestock, soybeans and corn,

forage, hay, timber, fruit production, and commercial produce.

MU Extension specialists serving Greene County are excited about the opportunities this partnership offers. Many times a farmer’s question can be resolved by telephone, but there are times a site visit is the best option.

“This sponsorship is great news. In recent years, I have had to refrain from making several farm visits in Greene County because of funding concerns. That left some concerns unresolved. So this sponsorship is great for everyone involved, especially farm owners in Greene County,” said Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy specialist with MU Extension.

Greene County Farm Bureau depends on memberships for its operations. Additional information can be found online at https:// www.mofb.org.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Continuing Education: David Burton, Amy Patillo, Nellie Lamers, Kathy Macomber Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

46 total residents in four trainings.

16 hours of training and events

Graduates from the Missouri Training Institute leadership programs report “leadership programs provide tools to help engage in healthy conflict that may promote creativity and innovation, rather than allowing conflict to escalate resulting in problems”

Attendees have reported writing successful grant applications.

These programs are marketed to organizations and businesses.

This included the following programs: “Your Legal Responsibilities” “Grant Writing” Two sessions of “Supervisory Series”

A recent graduate from MTI reported, “I am able to focus more on team members and be sympathetic to their ideas and needs, rather than doing it all myself. I am more mindful about fostering team skills and more aware that the leaders and members have a common mission.

The leadership training has helped me to understand how to lead staff in each stage we go through.”

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Attendees have reported taking on new leadership roles.

For example, attendees at the program on legal responsibilities reported learning how to protect the organization from liability.

This session explored the legal responsibilities of the supervisory role examining best practice solutions for discrimination, sexual harassment, and the progressive discipline process.

Businesses that invest in their employees have greater success and have employees who stay longer.

They also put their leadership skills to work in the community.

It makes sense to promote employees because you know their skills and work habits. Recognize, the technical skills that made them great on the frontline are not the same skills they’ll need to be a good supervisor. Good employees make great supervisors but only if they have the right skills.

Greene County had the second highest numbers of continuing education participants in the entire state. Second only behind Boone County.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Continuing Education Programs by:

David Burton, Kathy Macomber, Amy Patillo and University of Missouri campus employees

Fire & Rescue Training Institute

MU Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) provides continuing education and training to Missouri’s fire service and emergency response personnel.

The institute has a direct impact on the well-being of Missouri’s 29,000 firefighters.

Courses prepare firefighters for medical emergencies, hazardous materials response and disaster preparedness and mitigation, as well as fires. During FY2016, 511 enrollments in MUFRTI programs came from Greene County residents.

Law Enforcement Training Institute

Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI) br ings pr ofessional tr aining to law enforcement officers and a wide spectrum of other criminal justice and public safety professionals. LETI provided advanced animal cruelty investigations training and conducted 17 armed intruder/personal safety presentations to extension personnel and council members. In Greene County, 18 public safety personnel participated in LETI programs in 2016.

Missouri Training Institute (MTI)

The Missouri Training Institute provides continuing education, customdesigned training programs and consulting services for business and industry, public and nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Training programs include subjects in human resource management, supervision, management, leadership, team building and other business-related topics. In FY2016, 100 enrollments came from Greene County.

Office of Continuing Medical Education

Office of Continuing Medical Education and Physician Lifelong Learning CME/PLL serves both MU Extension and the MU School of Medicine by educating physicians and other health care professionals and enhancing the standard of health care to improve the health of the people of Missouri and beyond through health education, wellness promotion and health care quality improvement/performance improvement initiatives. In FY2016, 33 enrollments came from Greene County.

Labor Education

The MU Extension Labor Education Program works with members and leaders of workplace-based organizations across Missouri to help them develop skills to contribute to their organizations, act effectively in the workplace, and be informed participants in their communities. During FY2016, 12 persons from Greene County accessed this training.

MU’s Nursing Outreach and Distance Education

Keeping Missouri nurses up to date with the knowledge and skills they need to provide care and fully participate in the state’s health care efforts is a primary goal for Nursing Outreach. Nursing Outreach serves a predominantly rural health care audience with high-quality, affordable continuing education programs. In FY2016, 30 persons from Greene County accessed this training.

MU’s Conference Office

The MU Conference Office provides full-service meeting management for a variety of noncredit educational programs and conferences. Whether a meeting is hosted on campus or anywhere in the world, the office’s professional staff provides assistance to create the best learning environment for participants. During FY2016, 481 registrations came from Greene County residents.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Family Financial Education: Nellie Lamers Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

61 Greene County participants including:

85 hours of collective learning by Greene county residents.

Evaluation of the various workshops show participants learned:

Participants reduce

• how to protect yourself against ID theft,

• obtaining their credit report,

When you support MU Extension’s Family Financial Education programs, participants spend and borrow responsibly, save more and gain control over their financial health.

These behaviors benefit other community members by reducing predatory lending and reliance on public assistance programs, reducing theft and lowering banking fees.

• National Active and Retired Federal employees (NARFE), • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE Volunteers, insurance agents and brokers, citizens and residents not associated with a particular agency.

• what to do if you are a victim of ID theft, • why it is important to make copies of everything in your wallet, front and back, the website where you can get a free credit report annuallyannualcreditreport.com, how to get to and use the Link and Learn website for VITA and TCE volunteers, how to access the practice lab and how to get to the certification tests, • about individuals rights and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act.

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their financial stress and take positive actions such as:

• keeping records of credit use, • organizing their financial records, • completing the VITA/TCE volunteer certification tests, • serving as a VITA/ TCE volunteer, • helping individuals determine which insurance policy is the best for their situation, • helping individuals purchase a health insurance policy, and • helping individuals receive tax credits and cost sharing benefits to help them pay for health insurance and services.

MoTax Initiative program participants save an average of $200 in tax preparation fees per year, avoid high-cost refund anticipation loans and learn basic financial management strategies, which leads to families being able to purchase necessities, getting and staying current on bills and reduced family debt.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Community Development County Programs by: David Burton, Kathy Macomber, Amy Patillo and Jeff Barber 2016 Community Development Programs in Greene County Contributing to reached audiences:  Community Economic and Entrepreneurial Development  Community Emergency Management  Community Leadership Development Adult  Community Planning Decision Support  Southwest Region News Service  Missouri Historic Schools Alliance  Non-profit Communication Support  Friends of Greene County Extension  Cultural and Rural Heritage Tourism  Missouri Flood Info

Extension specialists in Greene County along with the office manager participated in United Way’s 24th Annual Day of Caring on Thursday, August 18 by packing food at Ozarks Food Harvest. The team packed 10,283 pounds of food representing 8,569 meals! Day of Caring is the largest single-day volunteer event in Springfield and surrounding areas.

In 2016, more than 12,300 project hours were donated by more than 2,100 volunteers, representing 149 organizations.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Community Development Program: David Burton Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

Service on Greene County COAD and educational programs on using social media in disaster recovery including online education — 124 county residents.

120 hours of contact time.

Effective use of social media in disaster response based on Joplin experience.

Larger social media footprint for several agencies.

When you support Extension’s Community Emergency Management Program communities, businesses, schools and citizens are more prepared for the hazards that threaten Missouri and more resilient to the impacts of disasters when they occur.

Planning reduces the recovery period for citizens resulting in a savings. For every dollar invested three dollars and untold lives are saved.

Planning for response in Greene County during future events.

Development of a public education plan for community and individual preparedness and recovery.

Reactivated the Missouri Flood Info Facebook page to connect individuals and groups in southwest Missouri during the December flooding.

By the end of the month, had over 7,000 unique followers of this online resource.

This partnership led to over 700 specific questions of local extension specialists and the downloading of Extension resources online over 10,000 times.

As one client posted online: “This is the best possible resource and I have shared what you are doing with the National Emergency Management Resource Center group on Facebook.”

Clients learned how to connect the local resources to help.

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Three groups (one city and two counties) worked in partnership with MU Extension to create their own social media site to use during disaster situations. By the end of 2016, those three new sites had a combined total of over 22,000 followers.

This flood resource expanded existing partnerships and opened the door to new ones. As one partner wrote: “Kudos to you (David Burton) for helping in that content role. We appreciate you sharing content from our official sources and helping to dispel rumors, etc. I see you as being as valuable as the news media.”

During a disaster, it is very important that the general public understand that there are official sources of straight line communication, as well as great information (albeit not official) sources, such as news media and content aggregators, that can prove extremely helpful. This online resource uses community volunteers and leaders to benefit the public.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Community Development: David Burton Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

Non-profit Assistance which includes the Friends of Greene County Extension Campaign, Give Ozarks and grant writing efforts— 302 people.

340 hours in workshops, communication and planning.

Better understanding of MU Extension’s mission and local programs.

Efforts led to raising over $25,000 in 2016 to fund future Extension programming and office operations.

When you support the MU Extension Strengthening Nonprofit Organization program, participating organizations increase resources accessible to community members, which decreases the cost of social programs to taxpayers and recipients and increases opportunities for access to opportunities.

Appreciation for local MU Extension programs.

Local funding challenges.

Missouri Historic Schools Alliance, part of Community Economic and Entrepreneurial Development— 42 members and 132 individual advisements and teaching opportunities this year.

2,748 including member newsletters, online education and programming by phone conference and in person as well as education by volunteers directed by Extension.

Working with groups, individuals and building owners, this raises awareness of one-room schools and promotes their use as community centers.

This preserves our rich Missouri heritage and inspires volunteers to use these as places for Missourians to gather and connect which helps to strengthen neighborhoods, communities.

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Grant writing efforts led to funding for new positions and programs.

Three one-room schools in Missouri were saved from destruction, two non -profit organizations were formed, two school restoration projects were completed, two schools hosted successful reunion events and 6 oral histories of former one-room school students and teachers were preserved for statewide access.

Also published a “Directory of Missouri Historic and One-Room Schools” book that generates funds for the local office.

When you support the Missouri Historic Schools Alliance, participants learn the skills needed to restore, preserve and maintain one-room schools and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the one-room school experience in Missouri.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Southwest Region News Service: David Burton Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

Nearly 250,000 county residents have indirect contact with portions of the Southwest Region News Service every week.

342 workshop hours or collective hours of instruction to county residents as a result of this programming effort and 620 volunteer hours contributed to this product by interns.

Based on annual surveying of online readers, 94 percent of subscribers to the news service say they have learned something new from the weekly content and 84 percent say they have done something differently as a result of what they read and they were able to name what they did.

Some of these changes have significant public and community impacts ranging from the starting of new businesses, adoption of farm practices that improve profitability and changes in eating habits to reduce obesity.

When you support the Southwest Region News Service, county residents gain information on issues impacting our communities, families, farms, homes and businesses. This information leads to changed behaviors, community action and the adoption of research-based methods to address various needs.

Take time to make regular posts of articles, announcemen ts and information via all of our social media channels.

Program attendance is increasingly influenced by what we do and promote via social media. It is a good tool to generate word of mouth.

In programs where we asked, a record high of 22% of attendees said they learned about the program because of social media.

Greene County continues to set the pace for Extension in social media. This allows us to reach a younger demographic with research-based information but most importantly it gets them to our events where we can influence them to attend future meetings or to become more familiar with MU Extension.

An average of 18,500 have direct weekly contact with this program through social media engagement. Over 9,870 have direct contact through the emailed the news and 25% of those live in Greene County

Social media engagement reaching 32,456 county residents per week.

Social media tools used include Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Social media is also valuable for getting feedback.

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There are weeks where a post gets lots of engagement and we will reach over 100,000 people with our information or event promotion which leads to a better reach.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY HES County Programs by these Specialists: Amy Patillo. Camelia Younger, David Burton, James Wirth, Janet LaFon, Jeff Barber, Jennifer Nevatt, Nellie Lamers, Pamela Duitsman and Renette Wardlow.

2016 Human Environmental Sciences (HES) Programs in Greene County Contributing to reached audiences:  A Matter of Balance  Building Better Child Care  Chronic Disease Self-Management  Diabetes SelfManagement  Emerging Nutrition, Health & Physical Activity Programs  FNP Cross Walk  Health Insurance Education  Ounce of Prevention  Relationship Education  Stay Strong, Stay Healthy  Successful Aging  Team Nutrition for Child Care  Evaluations of local child care facilities  Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy  The Transitions Curriculum  Grief Help Curriculum

Four Stay Strong, Stay Healthy courses funded by the Greene County Senior Citizen's Grant Fund have come to a close. Sixty-one, Greene County, senior citizen, residents at the Republic, Ash Grove, Northview and Southside senior citizen's centers benefitted by participating in the sixteen session program. Ninety-Seven percent of those who completed the post survey said that they feel physically stronger; ninety-one percent said that they now have more energy. The four ladies shown above took the class at the Northview Senior Center.

Shown below is the transitions curriculum that Renette Wardlow will be teaching at the Missouri Career Center location in Springfield.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Human Environmental Studies (HES): Jeff Barber Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

Drury University Hammons School of Architecture’s Center for Community Studies (CCS) and MU Extension led a visioning exercise to help define the future of 3.5 acres of land on Commercial Street currently owned by The Kitchen, Inc.

Drury University architecture students and MU Extension specialists work together to improve urban and rural development in Missouri as a part of Drury’s Center for Community Studies (CCS).

The study centered on The Missouri Hotel.

With The Kitchen’s decision to sell its Commercial Street properties and relocate, the property along Commercial Street from Benton to Jefferson Ave., and south of Jefferson for a block and a half.

Time spent by students studying this problem resulted in a $180,000 comparable value to the citizens.

When Greene County supports MU Extension community visioning programs, citizens determine what is best for their community, resulting in buy-in from citizens. This effort pursued a FieldGuide 2030 Major Goal – Housing Pattern Diversity.

Energy Savers & Healthy Homes sessions in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and OACAC held classes for 36 households.

Participants in 2-hour sessions resulted in 72 hours of contact.

Weatherization of the home can be achieved with low cost, no cost measures and help residents make changes on a low budget.

Most households indicate the intent to change out lightbulbs, weatherize windows / doors and seal up homes with caulking.

Participants that use principles can save $20-50 on their utility bills each month.

Healthy Homes measures contribute to reductions in allergy and asthma triggers, reducing medical expenses.

Communities across Missouri are considering ways that they can take advantage of PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) funding, allowed by Missouri law since 2010.

Over 60 collective hours of meetings and discussions in Greene County with city and county officials.

This innovative method of financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements binds the debt to the property rather than the owner, allowing repayment of an annual increment that is billed with the property’s tax bill.

Springfield and Greene County worked this year to determine the best way to engage with PACE funding following the endorsement of three Springfield Field Guide 2030 committees.

PACE is central to recommendations from the Environmental Advisory Board’s Green Building Taskforce, the community has expressed strong support for moving forward on.

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Development is also taking place on CStreet using some the ideas envisioned in this study.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Human Development: Dr. Jim Wirth, Renettee Wardlow and Angie Fletcher Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

During program year 2016, MOve Smart coaching was provided to five licensed child care centers in the following counties: Greene and Christian.

Each center spent 20 hours in the program resulting in 100 program contact hours.

After participating in the MOve Smart coaching project, 80% achieved MOve Smart certification through MO Department of Health and Senior Services.

The Missouri MOve Smart Child Care program is designed to help equip Missouri child care facilities with tools, via coaching by MU Extension faculty.

The Missouri Child and Adult Care Food Program, in partnership with MU Extension, provides the Missouri MOve Smart Child Care program materials and standards.

Mental Health First Aid training included 18 Greene County residents.

Attendees participated in eight hour sessions resulting in 144 hours of contact.

After training, each attendee is certified first aiders to learn the types of mental illnesses and how to work with individuals in crisis situations.

This Mental Health First Aid program is designed to help adults gain the knowledge needed to work with individuals with mental health problems.

The mental health first aid training provides Greene County residents with tools needed in the event of a mental health crisis.

20 county residents have used the Transitions curriculum this year.

Done in partnership with the Missouri Career Center.

Participants learn job hunting skills and other methods of success during a time of change.

Topics include getting a job, succeeding in employment, Effective Communication Skills and Participating in the Community.

The local extension council office provides the administrative support necessary to make this local program possible.

Over sixty Greene County citizens participated in a Stay Strong, Stay Healthy course.

The courses were funded by the Greene County Senior Tax Fund.

A total of 32 class hours were taught at four different locations.

Ninety-Seven percent of those who completed the post survey said that they feel physically stronger; ninetyone percent said that they now have more energy.

The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program is built on simple, strength building exercises that will improve balance, health, and state of mind.

Physical inactivity can place our health at risk for many chronic diseases but these class offer some good news for people living in western Greene County.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY 4-H County Programs by these Specialists: Alan Mundey, Donald Pinckney, David Burton, Jeannie Moreno, Jeremy Elliott-Engel, Jerry Davis, Karla Deaver, Kathryn Workman, Lesa Williams, Lynda Dumond, Rebecca Fay, Renette Wardlow, Robert McNary, Sammy Lower, Sara Towry, Sarah Wright, Ted Probert, Velynda Cameron and Amy Patillo.

4-H Programs in Greene County Contributing to reached audiences:  Applying Science, Engineering and Technology Complex  Developing Youth Leadership and Citizenship to Enhance Community Viability - Complex  Youth Program Quality Assessment  Dairy Cow Camp  Shooting Sports  Regional Shooting Sports  4-H Clubs  Regional 4-H Fair  Ozark Empire Fair  Various 4-H Competitions  Personal Presentations Fair  Greene County 4-H Foundation

Above, Karla Deaver (far right), 4-H youth specialist with MU Extension, presenting Best of the Best Awards to Seiler Johnson and Lauren Waterman. These two 4-H members were selected as Best of the Best from Greene County 4-H Clubs based on their activities and programs over the history of their involvement in 4 -H. At right, an impressive practice round for A.B. Burkhart during a 4-H Shooting Sports practice at Andy Dalton shooting range. She was a member of the Missouri team that went to the national shooting competition.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY 4-H Youth Development: Karla Deaver Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

203 traditional 4H club youth members in Greene County.

The following 4-H clubs are in the county:  Bois D’Arc Braves 4-H Club, Bois D'Arc.  High Mark 4-H Club, Strafford.  Horsin’ Around 4-H Club, Republic,  Jot-EmDown 4-H, Republic  Lucky Eleven 4-H, Republic.  Sac River Stablemates 4 -H Club, Willard.  Sho-Me 4-H Club, Fair Grove.  Stars ‘n Steeds 4-H Club, Willard.  Shooting Stars 4-H Club, Springfield.

Club members have the opportunity to learn a number of life skills including: decision making, public speaking and working with others.

4H participants report that they are more involved in their schools and communities as a result of their involvement in 4-H.

99 adult volunteers supporting clubs and 4-H activities.

Over 300 hours per 4-H members and nearly 100 hours per adult 4 -H volunteer.

Members learn by doing under the guidance of adult volunteers, who teach projects ranging from aerospace and arts to veterinary science and sport fishing.

Clubs also involve children and teens in community service, camping, and educational trips.

Quote from one 4 -H member’s year end report: “The lessons I have learned in 4 -H that have made a difference in my life are: a sense of responsibility, work ethic, and perseverance.”

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Due in large part to the experiences 4-H members have, they have the selfconfidence to step forward and assume leadership roles during their school years and beyond.

Quotes from 4H’ers reports: “I went from sitting in the back to leading meetings. I went from being a scared new member to a confident club leader.”

“My listening skills have improved greatly through 4-H. So have my skills in the area of leading groups effectively, running meetings, putting my thoughts in writing.”

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

Missouri 4-H members are twice likely to have visited a college campus compared to non-4-H peers. The University of Missouri campus is by far the most frequently visited campus by 4-H members.

These students are more likely to go to college and enjoy:  Increased financial success  Are better consumers  Improved quality of life through more opportunities for leisure and hobbies.  Improved health for themselves and their children  Are more likely to vote  Are more likely to contribute to their community

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Business Development Programs by: Chrystal Irons, James Meng, Mary Paulsell, Michael Anderson, and Tara Horton 2016 Business Development Programs in Greene County Contributing to reached audiences:       

Basics of Exporting QuickBooks for Your Business Selling to the government ACA for Small Business Starting a New Business Training for displaced workers Business counseling

Classes offered at the SBDTC:  Accounting Basics For Small Business  Analyzing and Managing Your Cash Flow  Building the Ultimate Business Plan  Develop a Winning Marketing Plan  E-Commerce and Internet Marketing  Effective Advertising and Promotions  Human Resources Critical Issues  Legal Issues Impacting the Workplace  Predicting Your Company’s Cash Needs  Many more

CellARide, LLC – Springfield Josh Holstein, founder and CEO of CellARide in Springfield, created his business based on a great idea, a degree in computer science and help from the local Small Business Development and Technical Center. CellARide began six years ago when Holstein came across a vehicle with the age-old, all-too familiar for sale sign in a window. He thought, “Why not use text messaging?” Texting is also far more comfortable and convenient than dealing with unpredictable, perhaps unavailable used car owners. Holstein crafted a five-step tech business success plan, applicable to many industries: Start with a great idea, turn that idea into a product, turn the product into a business, and turn the business into a true company CellARide now has six employees. Being one of the first startups in Missouri State’s buzzing eFactory with access to resources and experts like the MSU SBTDC’s Isabel Eisenhauer helped.

“I didn’t understand the path to startup,” he says. “You don’t think of Springfield as a startup hub, but being in the eFactory, having access to all these resources, has just been tremendous.

“There’s a huge difference between being a startup and a small business. And over time, you are able to sit down with people like Isabel and say, ‘Here’s my challenge, how do I get funding?’ She led me through a business plan approach to funding,” such as the September startup tour.

Holstein says he quickly realized no bank would fund him. They would ask what his assets were; the answer was — him. Eisenhaeur and the MO SBTDC also helped Holstein understand the vagaries of investors, the form of business best for him and other issues.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Business Development: Chrystal Irons Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

134 Greene County residents and businesses received business counseling through MU Extension.

161 hours were dedicated to one-onone counseling with business clients during 38 counseling sessions.

• How to start a business in Missouri.

• Forms of business organization and legal requirements.

• To understand, develop and evaluate their business concept.

• Importance of a business plan.

• Identify sources of financing and determine creditworthiness.

• To identify common obstacles with starting a business.

• Incorporating social media into a marketing strategy and creating social media sites and strategies • How to maintain accurate financial records to make financial decisions.

• Key human resource issues and related legal requirements

Clients in Greene County did the following:  Started 3 new businesses  Created 94 new jobs and retained 129 jobs  Experienced sales increases of over $14 million.  Acquired over $3.4 million in government contracts  Were awarded 231 government contracts with a total value of over $38 million.

Successful businesses promote growth and stability in the local and state economy.

Missouri’s small businesses are a diverse group that continues to make Missouri productive.

In assisting owners and managers of those businesses, MU Extension contributes to a economic development through growth in jobs, sales, innovation, technology development and commercialization.

Business development program specialists and business counselors with MU Extension and the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers, Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, Missouri Environmental Program, Missouri Career Options Project, and the Missouri Market Development program served 38 people and their companies with business start-up and management counseling, and other assistance.

453 business training attendees and conference participants from Greene County had over 1,000 hours of collective workshop participation from Greene County citizens/ businesses.

Participants and clients include: • Small business owners in the service, construction and retail industries • Prospective entrepreneurs • Non-profit organizations • Displaced workers

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When you support MU Extension’s Business Development Program, enterprising Missourians receive information and training to start, run and expand businesses.

This increased business activity creates jobs, increases consumer demand, promotes economic development and generates much needed tax revenue.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Nutrition Programs at these agencies: Nutrition Programs by:  Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks                                            

Sherri Hull, Rebecca Roark, Marty Wood and Jenni Nevatt in Greene County.

Boys & Girls Club of Springfield Lifehouse Crisis Maternity House Pregnancy Care Center Victory Mission – Family Ministry Southwest Missouri Office on Aging Jordan Valley Health Center Willard Community Food Pantry St. Joseph Catholic - Springfield The Fairbanks People Helping People Alternative Opportunities – Rez & Carol Jones American Red Cross ARC – Newport, Sagamont, Sherman Ashgrove Food Pantry Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys & Girls Club Springfield Community Center Bridges for Youth Burrell Center – CSTAR & ACSU Center City Christian Outreach Central Assembly of God Central Christian Church CLICK – Springfield Park Board Crosslines-Springfield Developmental Center of the Ozarks Family Violence Center Southwest Missouri Indian Center Footsteps Grow to Know Greater Springfield Farmer’s Market Greene Co. Food Stamp Office Hand Extended Ministry Isabel’s House Springfield-Greene County Health Department Northview Senior Center Midtown Library Parenting Life Skills Center Pathways United Methodist Regional Girls Shelter Salvation Army Hovey House Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Community Action Corporation Springfield Housing Authority

15 adults attended the Can Do Cooking Class at the Midtown Carnegie branch library on 7/19/2016 (pictured at top). Sherry Hull and Becky Roark worked an educational display at Crosslines (center) and Sherry did nutrition education at Willard schools (below).

Schools where we program are on next page.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Nutrition Program: Marty Wood, Becky Roark, Sherry Hull, Jenni Nevatt Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

6,419 Greene County youth and 26,223 adults were served through schools, Community groups and agencies.

Programming at these schools: Republic Early Childhood Center, Schofield, Sweeney and McCulloch Elementary Springfield Elementaries Holland, Horrace Mann, McGregor, Bowerman, Delaware, Field, Sherwood, Boyd, Sequiota, Freemont, Bingham, Westport Springfield Other Campbell Small Wonders Day Care; Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool; Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr; Tampa, Stewart and Grant Head Start; Carver Middle School County schools Ash Grove, Bois D’Arc, Fair Grove, Walnut Grove, Rogersville Elementary Willard Schools North, Orchard and South

Nutrition education for youth provided information in kidfriendly terms and lessons with hands-on activities. Activities include opportunities for tastetesting healthy foods, physical activity and practicing skills that lead to good health.

From the “Go Lean with Protein” class at the Pregnancy Care Center: “I realized my daily protein intake was lacking. I knew my unborn baby needed it for growth and development. In class it hit how important protein really is.

Throughout my pregnancy, I have not wanted meat. I learned that protein can come from other food sources like eggs, peanut butter and even dairy. To improve my protein intake, I now have eggs for breakfast, on whole wheat toast with peanut butter. My unborn baby is also getting other nutrients from protein foods like iron and zinc, both of which are need to prevent birth defects and learning disabilities. This and the other nutrition classes provided by the Family Nutrition Education Program at the Pregnancy Care Center have been very beneficial.” Kara-client

Participants in the Family Nutrition Program become more aware of nutrition, make healthier meal and snack choices, eat breakfast, are more willing to try new foods, increase their physical activity and make healthier food choices. Those who practice healthy eating and physical activity are more likely to enjoy a high quality of life as adults and into old age.

University of Missouri Extension (Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP) reached 32,642 lowincome participants with nutrition education in Greene County during 2016.

FNEP provides information on nutrition, food safety, and physical activity for lifelong health and fitness.

Education for adults included nutrition, food safety, physical activity and food resource management.

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A healthy labor force is critical to attracting and keeping jobs in Missouri. This important programming reduces health care costs over the participant’s lifetime, saving taxpayers money in reduced public health care benefits and insurance premiums.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Nutrition and Food Policy Programs by: Dr. Pam Duitsman, Kelly McGowan, Patrick Byers and David Burton.

2016 Food Policy Programs in Greene County Contributing to reached audiences:  Food policy and planning events  Food Hub planning  Local Food System and Farm to Table Programs  Seeds of Prosperity

MU Extension in Greene County partnered with Springfield Public Schools (SPS) this past year to implement Farm to School. This included doing a daylong training for 30 teachers focused using the MU Extension Curriculum “Eating from the Garden.” Nutrition education, Farm Field trips, sourcing food into school cafeterias, a Junior Chef Competition and other experiences are a part of this project.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Food Policy Program: Dr. Pam Duitsman Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

693 participants in Food System and Food Policy Education and Programming

21 events/ classes

 How the local

Chronic Disease SelfManagement and Diabetes Self Management Programs 150 individuals participating in Greene County.

Partners: Arthritis Center, Cox, Mercy, Jordan Valley; Physician office referrals.

36 hours of class offered

Community Food Systems are connected.  How to connect segments of the Regional and Local Food System to improve health, local economies, access to food  Health food impact health and disease prevention.  How to teach Nutrition and Gardening and Cooking skills classes to youth.

100% strongly agree or agree that this class: - made me more confident in caring for my chronic condition.

- improved my ability to deal w/ problems caused by my chronic condition.

- increased my independence and ability to carry-out routine daily activities.

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What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

- “Ramped up local food production” — “developed business plans to ensure sustainability” — “used contacts to build new partnerships and strengthen new ones” — “working to start a food hub and involve students in the process” - “Established programs and supported policies to improve access to and affordability of healthy foods for low-income individuals in Greene County.”

Strengthens local economy.

• 100% report that the “class led me to change something (action or knowledge) based on what I learned or experienced.

A CDC grant covered all costs for these programs.

Eating whole foods has an impact on health promotion and disease prevention.

Builds leadership, community infrastructure, policy, education, and community development for healthy communities.

Improves access to healthy food for all.

Connects farmers, wholesale buyers, and consumers of all ages to grow and move local food.

Physicians offices report significantly greater patient outcomes due to participation in this class.

Class provides improved quality of life, improved health outcomes.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Horticulture and Master Gardener Programs by: Patrick Byers, Kelly McGowan, Tim Schnakenberg, David Burton, Jill Scheidt, Robert Balek and Bob Schultheis.

At right, Catherine Banks, chair of the Master Gardeners Plant Sale in Springfield, waters plants getting them ready for the annual plant sale. At bottom right, Kelly McGowan looks over the various garlic types of sale at the annual garlic festival. At bottom left, Greene County Extension hosted the regional “Grow Well Missouri” which initiates gardening programs at food pantries.

2016 Horticulture and Master Gardener Programs in Greene County Contributing to reached audiences:  Home Horticulture and Environment  Master Gardener  Missouri Grown  Organic Gardening Academy  Potting Shed University  Master Gardener plant sale  Missouri Grow Well

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Horticulture / Master Gardeners: Patrick Byers and Kelly McGowan Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

52 attended 2016 Core Training for Master Gardeners.

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Participants gained the knowledge equivalent of an introductory horticulture science course.

Participants became members of the Master Gardeners of Greene County.

Participants contributed in excess of 21,000 hours of volunteer service to the citizens of Greene County. These activities improve the quality of life for residents of the county.

About 4200 as part of various Master Gardener community activities.

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Participants gained in-depth knowledge of many horticultural topics. Hotline activities helped in identification of pest issues.

Master Gardener students receive 30 hours of basic horticulture training on a variety of topics taught by extension specialists and qualified professionals. Topics include: plant growth; soils, plant nutrition, composting; insects; diseases, plant diagnostics; annuals, perennials; plant propagation; turf; trees, ornamentals; landscaping; fruits; and, vegetables.

Participants used the knowledge gained to improve their gardening practices and improve their quality of life.

These activities cause county residents to spend more on gardening and landscape projects with generates tax dollars and economic development.

Master Gardener students improve their horticultural knowledge in order to provide gardening outreach to fellow Missourians. Master Gardener volunteers, while providing outreach, increase their horticultural knowledge through additional education and research to address issues brought to them by Christian County residents.

Dissemination of high quality, unbiased, research-based horticultural information allows hundreds of the county’s citizens to reap the benefits of improved gardening success.

Active Master Gardeners, as volunteer employees of the University of Missouri Extension extend the researchbased horticultural resources of the University of Missouri to county residents through educational programs and many different projects like community gardens and the hotline room.

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Through the volunteer commitment, Master Gardeners also assist their communities through beautification projects, staffing educational booths at fairs, home shows and garden expos.

PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Horticulture Program: Patrick Byers and Kelly McGowan Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

15—Organic Gardening Academy

120

44—Commercial horticulture farm visits for advisement

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

Science based organic gardening practices.

Improved gardening practices that emphasized reduced pesticide applications, support of soil health, sustainable fruit and vegetable production, and responsible water use.

These classes led to improved environmental conditions in the yards and gardens of participants, reduced pesticide use, and better management of urban water.

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Owners request advisement and consultation on various issues.

Typically a visit results in finding a solution to their problem.

Actions vary but may include changes to crops, integrated pest management approaches or improvements to business practices.

An advisement visit normally results in solving a problem and that results in more profit for the commercial operation which is good for the owner and county.

Thousands— Weekly TV spot Weekly radio spots

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Information on a range of horticultural topics.

Improvement of gardening and horticultural activities.

Improved quality of life for those who adopt practices discussed in activities.

246 horticulture soil test reports were prepared

246 hours

Soil test reports outline soil chemical characteristics, and also include management recommendations

Soil test clients used the soil test reports to plan fertility management, and to apply only needed fertilizers. Clients saved money by reducing unneeded fertilizer applications.

The proper use of fertilizers reduces fertilizer movement away from target areas, which impacts water and soil quality. In particular, stormwater runoff issues improve with soil testing.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Horticulture Program: Patrick Byers and Kelly McGowan Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

32—Lawncare Professionals Workshop.

160

Current turf management practices, insect/disease management, improved turf cultivars.

Participants planned to improve fertility management programs, pest management programs, and cultural practices.

Improved management of turf leads to reduced runoff of nutrients and pesticides, improved profitability of commercial turf professionals, and better use of public funds by institutions.

178—Various programs for commercial growers of fruits and vegetables in the county.

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Science based information on topics such as vegetable grafting, garlic production, soil management, pest management, marketing and promotion, food safety, and alternative crops.

Improved farming practices, improved marketing practices, diversification of farming systems.

These activities improved the profitability and sustainability of farmers in Greene County.

73 attended our annual garlic festival

A fun event that provided three hours of education

Attendees learned about the health benefits of garlic as well as advice on how to grow it and harvest it.

Over 90% of participants said they planned to take what they had learned to grow garlic in the coming season.

When local residents grow food they do purchase local supplies for planting but they also save grocery money that they are then able to spend on other necessary items locally.

In the fall, garlic is a frequent topic of calls to our office which is why this event was created.

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PUBLIC IMPACT OF EXTENSION IN GREENE COUNTY Horticulture Program: Patrick Byers and Kelly McGowan Number of Greene County Residents Served

Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2016

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work Make Greene County and Missouri Better?

104 members: Master Naturalists — Ozarks Plateau Chapter

Last year, members turned in more than 6,293 hours of service and education.

Information on responsible stewardship of the natural environment in Greene County.

Improved environmental practices on properties.

Preservation and enhancement of the natural environment leads to enhanced quality of life for Greene County residents, reductions in environmental problems such as polluted storm water runoff, and enhanced appreciation of the qualities that make the region a great place to visit and to live.

The Missouri Master Naturalist Program results from a partnership created in 2004 between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and MU Extension (MUE).

These two organizations are the sponsors of the program at the state level.

The Missouri Master Naturalist Program is recognized as a “named and branded” educational program within MU Extension. The MU School of Natural Resources is the academic home for the Program.

This year, members volunteered at:  James River Basin Partnership, planted  Hickory Hills Middle School  Watershed Committee of the Ozarks  Greater Ozarks Audubon Society  Bass Pro’s Outdoor Days  Valley Water Mill Park Springfield and Nixa Public Schools  Girl Scouts

Master Naturalists typically don’t create their own projects.

Instead they step up as volunteers for worthy “naturalist” needs in the area or for projects of partner organizations.

For example, earlier this year, members volunteered for James River Basin Partnership and Friends of the Garden projects.

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This fall, members have planted native plants at Hickory Hills Middle School, planted rain gardens with Watershed Committee of the Ozarks at Campbell Ave. and Mt. Vernon in Springfield, counted quail coveys with Greater Ozarks Audubon Society, monitored water quality in several area streams, staffed an information table at Bass Pro’s Outdoor Days and assisted the Watershed Committee with school field trips at Valley Water Mill Park.

Springfield and Nixa Schools and Girl Scouts also have invited Master Naturalists into classrooms for presentations on bison, fur-bearing animals, insects and other critters.

County Council, Specialists and Contact Information

Helping

Greene County Extension

Reach More

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COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL State Law Requires a County Commissioner to Serve on the Local Extension Council as Part of Commissioner Duties

Harold Bengsch Missouri Revised Greene County Statutes Commissioner Chapter 262 Appointed Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture Section 262.567

Want to Serve?

Learn more about what the County Council does, or how to become a member of the County Council, online under “plans and reports.”

Read our brochure about serving and find an application or nomination form available for download and use. http://extension.missouri.edu/greene.

2017 Candidates

The following individuals ran for a seat on the 2017 extension council.

Bolded names won a seat.

Tony Ahart, Springfield Lisa Bakerink, Springfield Catherine Banks, Springfield James Garton, Strafford Tyler Gunlock, Ash Grove Kent John, Springfield Peter Longley, Springfield Samantha Mosier, Willard Kathy Rapp, Willard Bobbi Ream, Springfield Jason Whitesell, Ash Grove

2016 Greene County Extension Council First

Last

City

Term

Randy Catherine James Scott Peter Matthew

Bakerink Banks Garton Scobee Longley Simpson

Springfield Springfield Strafford Springfield Springfield Springfield

Morgan Ann David E.A. Michael Eric Katie Kip Joseph

Ash Hall Johnson Klem Morris Steinhoff Thompson Crim

Springfield Springfield Springfield Bois D'Arc Springfield Billings Springfield Springfield

2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018

Harold Johnny Dustin Joseph Ron

Bengsch Davis DeVore Hoffman Peabody

Springfield Ash Grove Ash Grove Springfield Brookline

App App App App App

2016 Officers of County Council Matt Simpson, chairman Kip Thompson, vice-chairman Morgan Ash, secretary Randy Bakerink, treasurer

Role of the Council:    

Work with extension specialists to provide the county educational program Manage finances of local extension operations Provide personnel to carry out extension activities Elect and organize the local extension council

Great Game of Business Guides Greene County Extension

The Greene County Extension Council began planning the Great Game of Business in April of 2016. GGOB is not a system. It is not a methodology. It is not a philosophy, or an attitude, or a set of techniques. It is all of those things and more. One of the misconceptions about GGOB is that it is synonymous with being financially transparent. While transparency is important, sharing financials is only a fraction of the entire process. GGOB includes financial education, techniques that improve teamwork, and improved communication with staff and volunteers.

GGOB games and “stakes in the outcome” do get staff and volunteers involved and moving in the same direction and addressing the same concerns. Best of all, GGOB techniques make it possible to implement a business plan as a team and to focus on improving finances or addressing specific concerns or drivers in an organization.

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MU EXTENSION STAFF IN GREENE COUNTY

Jeff Barber

Housing and design Joined —2006

David Burton

Patrick Byers

Civic communication Horticulture Joined — 2001 Joined — 2008

Renette Wardlow Maggie Black Human Development Joined —1990

Theresa Fossett FNEP Director Joined —2000

Nutrition Associate Joined —2008

Dr. Pam Duitsman

Horticulture Educator Nutrition Specialist Joined —2009 Joined — 2013

Randi Williams

Cindy Edmonson

Office Support Asst. 3 Office Support Asst. 4 Joined —1990 Joined —2011

Administrative Asst.

Joined —2016

Sherri Hull

Kelly McGowan

Becky Roark

Nutrition Associate Joined —2004

Greene County Extension

Marty Wood

Nutrition Associate Joined —2000

Jenni Nevatt

Nutrition Associate Joined —2010

Family Nutrition Education Program

Office located inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center

2160 W. Chesterfield Blvd. Suite F200 Chesterfield Village, Springfield, Mo. Tel: 417-886-2059

2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Tel: (417) 881-8909 Office hours: Monday - Friday * 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Call the office to inquire about nutrition education.

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Other Specialists with Frequent Programs in Greene County Karla Deaver

Eldon Cole

Nellie Lamers

Wesley Tucker

Andy McCorkill

Agriculture Business In Polk County Tel: (417) 326-4916

Livestock specialist In Dallas County Tel: (417) 345-7551

Amy Patillo

Tim Schnakenberg

Bob Schultheis

4-H Youth specialist In Lawrence County Tel: (417) 466-3102

Agronomy specialist In Stone County Tel: (417) 357-6812

Livestock specialist In Lawrence County Tel: (417) 466-3102

Natural Resources Engineering Spec.

In Webster County Tel: (417) 859-2044

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Financial Education In Taney County Tel: (417) 546-4431

Comm. development Christian County Tel: (417) 581-3558

Jim Spencer

Ag Business specialist Christian County Tel: (417) 581-3558

PAST HONOR ROLL RECEIPENTS 2016 Honorees Lisa Bakerink - Friends of the Garden RoseAnn Bentley —former Commissioner Tom Huff —Farm Bureau

2008 Mark Bernskoetter — Master Gardeners Gail Driskell– 4-H Leader Dr. Judith Gonzales & Julie Humphrey– nutrition

2015 Ryan Squibb — media and 4-H Parish Witt — 4-H shooting sports Ben Faqua — Soils projects

2007 Vickie Maples—4-H Foundation/volunteer Johnny Davis—long time council member Billy Claiborn—4-H Foundation/volunteer

2014 Janice Perry — 4-H dairy camp Missy Sanford — Master Gardener Morris Westfall — KWTO 2013 Barbara St Clair — Master Gardeners Angela Jenkins — Food Policy Council Mark Green — NRCS Conservation 2012 Anson Elliott—MSU Jay Garrott - Drury 2011 Cindi Boston—Pregnancy Care Center Major & Marthe Close— Botanical Center 2010 Lewis Miller—KWTO Jodi Adams—Parks 2009 Andy Busch — Master Gardener Julie Williams– 4-H Liz Ricci

2006 Jackie Warfel—volunteer Sherry Kelley– 4-H Jerome Rader—Master Gardeners 2005 Barbara Lucks—council Carl Allison—council Richard Lawless—council 2004 Jeannie Duffey-Library Darrell Decker-commission

1998 Marla Calico and Mary Quinn—Ozark Empire Fair 1997 Lyndon Irwin Doyle Jones 1996 Aaron & Jenny Owen 1995 Ray Pursley Virgil Sapp 1994 No record 1993 Don Sissel Pat Henderson 1992 Dennis Grisham

1991 Vern Hart and Tom Trtan 1990 Max King and Leon Medlin

2003 Mary Ann Mauss—4-H Carol Conway—literacy

1989 David Sears & Joyce Mismer

2002 J. D. Fielden

1988 Larry Jones and Ann Mobley

2001 Jean Ryan– council Rex & Faith Ann Kirby

1987 Verna Litton Joan Hoyer

2000 Barbara Isenhouer Jean Wilder

1983 Johnny Davis Leaders Honor Roll

Leaders Honor Roll program is intended to honor outstanding University of Missouri Extension community leaders and partners who have excelled in supporting or coteaching named programs.

1999 John Domeny Shirley Gott

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CONNECTING WITH GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION Gardening Hotline

Library Publications

Extension TV (KOLR–TV 10)

“Ask a Master Gardener”

Call the Master Gardener Hotline at 874-2963 for answers (March—Oct).

Watch specialists two Mondays per month during the 11 a.m. news on KOLR-TV10

Informational brochures are available at the Library Center and the Library Station.

Answers to lawn and garden questions in the News-Leader every Sunday.

The Ground Up (KOLR–TV 10)

“Agriculture in the Ozarks”

Facebook: Become a Fan

“Live and Learn”

The local horticulture specialist is on KOLRTV10 every Thursday at 11 a.m.

Find the Greene County Extension Council on Facebook along with Master Gardeners of Greene County and MUExtension417.

Every Sunday, read David Burton’s column, in the business section of News-Leader.

Read David Burton’s column in the weekly newspaper in Republic, Mo.

County’s Extension Website

Twitter: Talk to us

Follow @MUExtension417 on Twitter

The website had over 30,000 visitors in 2016. (extension.missouri.edu/greene)

YouTube Channel

“Reaching Out Report”

Visit www.youtube.com/MUExtension417 to see the regular video updates and reports.

Monthly newsletter for Greene County Extension available at http://issuu.com/greenecoext.

Greene County Extension Center Located inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Tel: (417) 881-8909 http://extension.missouri.edu/greene "Equal opportunity is and shall be provided to all participants in Extension programs and activities, and for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the armed forces of the United States of America."