June 2015

“Reaching Out Report” the Greene County Extension Newsletter 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Email: greeneco@missouri.edu * Tel: (417) 881-8909

June 2015 *

Vol. 8, Issue 6

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Financial Scorecard… pages 2 Upcoming events … pages 3 Maggie Black… page 4 Gift of Time Award… page 5 Fundraising dinner… page 6-7 Pam Duitsman… page 8-9 Nutrition program… page 10-11 David Burton … pages 12 Patrick Byers … pages 13-14 Master Naturalists … page 15 Kelly McGowan … page 16-17 Jeff Barber ... page 18 4-H Report … page 19-22 Renette Wardlow … page 23-24

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Organic Gardening Academy Eleven classes will be taught in University of Missouri Extension’s “Organic Gardening Academy” in Springfield. The sessions will be divided between classroom instruction and hands -on activities. See page 3 for more information.

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Greene Game of Business Greene County Extension Scorecard – June 2015 Income

YTD #s

0100 · Student Fees 0210 · County Appropriations 0400 · Gift/Grants/Contracts 0900 · Resales/Fees/Soil Tests 1500 - Postage Allotment 1600 - Balance Transfers Total Income Expense

Budget #

DIFF

$7,735.00 $12,910.00 $11,250.00 $8,618.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40,338.00

$5,035.00 $27,000.00 $25,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,400.00 $0.00 $61,935.00

-$2,700.00 $14,090.00 $16,725.00 -$6,118.00 $2,400.00 $0.00 $24,397.00

$14,774.11

$32,989.00

$18,214.89

2800 · Payroll Expenses

$6,228.07

$6,956.00

$727.93

3100 · Travel

$2,870.41

$6,000.00

$3,129.59

3600 · Postage Meter 3700 · Telephone Serv - Local 3900 · Advertising

$593.10 $431.55 $995.00

$2,400.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00

$1,806.90 $568.45 $1,005.00

4700 · Publishing/Printing

$938.64

$192.00

-$746.64

4800 · Reproduction/Copy

$756.64

$200.00

-$556.34

$3,031.75 $537.50

$2,000.00 $500.00

-$1,031.75 -$37.50

$0.00

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

$0.00 $0.00 $1,466.50

$350.00 $1,300.00 $1,000.00

$350.00 $1,300.00 -$466.50

7200 · Publications for Resale

$996.00

$500.00

-$496.00

7300 · Repairs/Maintenance 7700 - Furniture / Equipment

$1,490.37 $0.00

$1,648.00 $1,600.00

$157.63 $1,600.00

7999 - Fee Gen.Distribution

$3,035.00

$300.00

-$2,735.00

$38,114.64

$61,735.00

$24,347.00

2,243.36

$200.00

$50.00

2700 · Persnnl - Salaries & Wag

5100 · Supplies/Services 5110 · Annual Meeting 6400 - Other Contract Services 6800 - Insurance 7010 - Ext. Council Election 7100 · Soil Test Expenses

Total Expense NET INCOME

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Our Critical Number this year is “Net Income” and our goal is to finish the year in the black (positive balance) so those funds can be applied toward additional programs.

Key Drivers for finances Soil tests done in 2015 Total # of donors in 2015

YTD

BUDGET

Shown above is our first weekly huddle meeting on June 16 as part of efforts by the Greene County Extension Council and University of Missouri Extension staff in Greene County to play the Great Game of Business.

This is an open-book system for the local office and will guide efforts to get local extension operations in the black. Part of the process is sharing financials (at left) as well as financial education for our council and specialists at regular meetings.

On June 23, the Southwest Region Extension Council heard an overview report on the Great Game and were challenged with a mini-game for the council.

Keep up with what Greene County Extension is doing to implement The Great Game of Business online at the Greene County Extension website under the tab “Great Game.”

DIFF

179

320

-141

71

150

-63

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Getting in the Game as a Team

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Selected Upcoming Extension Events in Greene County Business Development Classes

Salute to Century Farms

Regular business classes are held at the Small Business Development and Technology Center, 405 North Jefferson Ave., Springfield. Register by calling 417-836-5685 or check online www.ws.missouristate.edu/sbdc.

Put on your jeans and boots and celebrate our agricultural heritage as we honor three Century Farms in Greene County. The second “Salute to Century Farms” will be held Monday, Sept. 28 at the Round Barn Event Center along Clear Creek (built in 1880).

Traditional folk and farm music will be provided by Judy Domney. Attendees will enjoy a meal provided by Maggie Mae’s and a live auction of items. Tickets can be purchased on our website and all proceeds benefit the Greene County Extension Council.

“Learn to Grow in the Garden” Series at The Botanical Center Master Gardeners of Greene County offer a “Learn to Grow in the Garden” series of classes at the Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield. Each class is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and has a registration fee of $5 per person, payable at the gift shop in The Botanical Center.

“Herbs” will be taught by Barb Emge 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 13.

“Garden Above Ground” will be taught by Missy Sanford on Monday, Aug. 10.

“Seed Saving” will be taught by Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist with MU Extension, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14.

“Urban Bee Keeping” will be taught by Ann Kynion, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5.

Learn more about the Master Gardeners of Greene County online at http://mggreene.org or contact the MU Extension Center in Greene County at (417) 881-8909.

Exploring 4-H (Urban Club) MU Extension and Springfield-Greene County Parks staff are offering this opportunity for youth to explore a variety of 4-H projects and experiences as part of establishing an urban 4H group in Greene County! This new program is open to children age: 9 to 13. Activities begin at 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 and will be held the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Fee: $25 for 4H enrollment in 4-H.

Organic Gardening Academy Eleven classes will be taught by a variety of experts in University of Missouri Extension’s “Organic Gardening Academy.” The sessions will be divided between classroom instruction and hands-on activities. Classes begin at 6 p.m. at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. All classes are $10 each.

Pre-registration is necessary by calling the Greene County Extension Center at (417) 881 -8909 or emailing Kelly McGowan at mcgowank@missouri.edu. See the Greene County Extension website for class details.

Space for Rent The Botanical Center offers meeting space for social gatherings and business functions. Contact us for all of your needs!

Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene Close Memorial Park.

417-891-1515 | www.botanicalcenter.org

Program Calendar Online The most up-to-date list of reported upcoming MU Extension programs in Greene County is available online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene Calendar visible on right side of page.

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New Employee: Office Manager Introducing Maggie Black

New Office Manager for Greene County Extension Education Background: Maggie is a proud graduate of Willard High School in Willard, Mo. After graduation, she attended Draughon Business College for Medical Office Management.

Relevant experience: Maggie has 30 years of experience in medical and dental office management as well as owning her own personal assisting business. “I have always strived to be a professional and positive representation of the group or individual I work for,” said Maggie.

Job Responsibilities: Maggie’s primary responsibility is to be a good first impression of Greene County Extension when the community comes to the office or calls. She is also a support member to all the staff as well as doing financials, preparing soil samples, and general office duties to make the office flow smoothly and efficiently.

“The Greene County Extension office has re-

sources that are vital to our area, and I am proud to be a part of the team,” said Maggie.

What are some goals you have for the coming year? “I am looking forward to participating in the Great Game of Business. I am spreading the word about what Extension does and Maggie Black how it can be of help. There Office Manager is a lot to learn so I am jumping in feet first and absorbing as much as possible. I want to be an asset to Extension and the communities it serves,” said Maggie.

Where are we most likely to see you in your spare time? “I am usually in a canoe on the river or in my flower and vegetable gardens. I have two grandsons who are the joy of my life. They love the Botanical Gardens, so we use all it has to offer including the butterfly house and kid-friendly park. I am also an amateur artist,” said Maggie.

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Gift of Time Award 2015 NOMINATION OF …

Missy Sanford Our nominee has a green thumb, is a visionary leader, and gives hundreds of hours a month to unselfishly volunteering to teach others. Her efforts have improved the lives of others and improved the quality of life in our community.

According to a 2005 article in Gardening Magazine, Springfield has the third highest per capita spending on horticulture in the United States. Public training and education in gardening and landscaping also leads to increased spending in those areas and an improved quality of life for those in the community.

A driving force behind horticulture education in the greater Springfield area is the Greene County Extension Council and its popular Master Gardeners of Greene County program. Our nominee is the second-term president of the Master Gardeners of Greene County. She has helped to grow the program and re-focus its 275 members on the goal of training gardeners who will share their knowledge with others and donate their time for community projects in horticulture.

Kelly McGowan, a horticulture educator for University of Missouri Extension, had this to say.

“Our nominee goes above and beyond to carry out the Master Gardener mission of education. She is always available day or night to assist volunteers or the public. She does all of this without expecting anything in return. With her leadership, the chapter has retained members and expanded what we have been able to do for the community.”

Patrick Byers, a horticulture specialist for MU Extension and coordinator of the local Master Gardener chapter, agrees. “I have a deep appreciation of her generosity as a leader. When it comes to time and talent, our nominee shares both liberally

with her fellow volunteers. She is supportive when support is needed, visionary with her leadership, and kind and gentle with all. I could name numerous instances when our nominee has anticipated a situation, addressed the issue with grace, and led the chapter ahead to the benefit of all members and our community.”

During 2015, Master Gardeners of Greene County directly helped over 4,500 county residents with horticulture information or training.

Members also contributed over 24,396 hours in volunteer service to Greene County residents.

Master Gardeners like our nominee work on a variety of projects in Greene County. Public education efforts like Potting Shed University classes, staffing a Garden Hotline to answer questions from individuals and working at the Young Sprouts in the Garden event for children. Our nominee also conducts community garden tours, helps take care of the Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens (at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park), the Xeriscape Garden on National and gardens at the Springfield Botanical Gardens.

It is widely accepted that contact with nature contributes to health, education, social cohesion, and urban regeneration. Gardening can also provide people with new gardening skills, an increased appreciation for nature, a greater sense of self-worth and an improved quality of life. Our nominee’s efforts have made this possible for thousands of area residents.

Missy Sanford was Honored On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 At the Gift of Time Awards Held at the Ramada Oasis Convention Center There were 62 nominations this year.

Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator, represented Greene County Extension at the awards.

Past Gift of Time Nominations from the Greene County Extension Council The Greene County Extension Council has a tradition of making nominations for the Gift of Time Awards. These individuals have been nominated in the past: George Deatz (2014), Jackie Warfel (2008), Carl Redmon (2004), Carl Allison (2005), Dennis Grisham (2006).

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Dinner in the Orchard

Successful Dinner in the Orchard 2015 Sells Out The 2015 “Dinner in the Orchard” on June 20 at Sunshine Valley Farm Café was a sellout with 80 tickets being sold.

Proceeds from the event will benefit programs funded by Greene County Extension.

This year, Chef Craig von Foerster of From Table to Farm, put together a microlocal four course menu that began with appetizers in the orchard.

Attendees were also able to enjoy local wine and beer, a pie pull, and music from Harold and John.

MU Extension specialists and staff along with council members helped set up and serve the meal. Council member Tamara Pursley von Foerster organized efforts, arranged for the food, printed menus, kept the team organized and generally lead this great event.

The event is a match with MU Extension’s mission and program focus of promoting and educating the public about locally produced foods according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, a nutrition and health specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Duitsman said the entire evening was great, that she was proud of the team, and that things went smoothly.

“It was a wonderful evening. I’m thankful for all that the von Foerster’s and their team did to make it happen. They were like a welloiled machine, and it was beautiful to watch! I’m also so appreciative to the Wootens for the work they put in to make the grounds at Sunshine Valley a beautiful and serene setting for this event,” said Duitsman.

Council members are talking about plans for the third Dinner in the Orchard.

“Thanks to our hardworking volunteers on Saturday who went above and beyond to help us create an evening that raised a bunch of money for Greene County Extension and also

Council member Harold Bender (above center) provided music for the evening with a little help from his friends. Both indoor (below) and outdoor seating was provided at the event.

provided a really, really nice evening for attendees. I heard nothing but good comments about entire evening from everyone in attendance,” said David Burton, county program director for Greene County Extension.

Sunshine Valley Farm was the host for our event. Chef Craig von Foerster (at right) who owns and operates fromtabletofarm.com planned and prepared the evenings unique menu (see page 7).

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Dinner in the Orchard Open Note of Appreciation Just an open note to thank every volunteer and council member for the time and talent invested in the "Dinner in the Orchard" last evening. The group at our table enjoyed the wonderful food and drink, service, music, and company.

In my book, the 2nd annual Greene County Extension fundraising dinner was a huge success! Not many events anymore will keep me up past my bedtime, this one did. Thank you for that.

It appears to be a successful year for Greene County Extension. Oh yes, I am already looking forward to the 3rd annual!

George Deatz

more behind the scenes, thank you so much for a beautiful evening. Harold … the music was lovely too … and we enjoyed great conversation with new friends.

Thank you all for your hard work!

Nancy Williams

Oh What a Night!

I just wanted to say what an incredibly wonderful time we had at the event on Saturday.

Tamara and Craig, the food was very delicious to the taste and the eyes. Jan, your place was absolutely lovely. Patrick, Jeff, Pam, David, and Peter, your service Fun prep in the kitchen took many, many hours. Photo lent a practiced, comfortable flow to the evening. Katie, Matthew, and whoever was taken by Dr. Pam Duitsman.

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Nutrition and Food Policy Living Healthy with Diabetes is a diabetes selfmanagement workshop that meets for six-weeks, in 3-hour sessions. The class helps participants to take control of their diabetes — rather than letting diabetes control them. Participants learn to manage symptoms; lessen frustration and stress; fight fatigue; eat healthier and read nutrition labels; monitor blood sugar; make daily tasks easier; be active; and communicate Pam teaching at a recent Living effectively with Healthy with Diabetes class. healthcare professionals.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth: This program discusses the many relationships and similarities between health "issues" and personal finance "issues." For example, both generally start slowly and worsen over time. The program offers ten behavior change strategies that can be applied to one's health, or personal finances, or both, with the overall objective of encouraging class participants to improve their health and increase their wealth.

Participants will learn to set goals; identify small steps to reach those goals; and monitor their progress. In June, sessions were taught that covered the following steps: Evaluating Your Personal Wellness; Committing to Personal Change; Mak-

ing Progress Everyday; Resources for Change; Meeting Yourself Halfway.

Farm to Table: In partnership with Missouri Department of Agriculture, MU Extension helped to host a Farm to Table workshop for the SW Pam Duitsman Region of Missouri.

Nutrition Specialist The full-day workduitsmanp@missouri.edu shop in Springfield was a “Meet and Greet” between stakeholders representing the food system, with the objective to break down barriers between farmers and food service directors. Over 35 Food service directors of SW MO School Districts (including Springfield), distributors, farmers and experts representing the local Food System participated in this hands-on workshop.

Voices for Food Project: Pam is the State Coordinator for this six-state, federally funded research project aimed to address food security in isolated communities known as “food deserts”. June was a busy month with Farm, Garden, and Farmers Market site visits and education focused on connecting resources within communities.

Food councils are meeting and active in most communities, with stakeholder representatives from farmers, school administrators, business owners, and concerned citizens.

Pam presenting to 35 attendees at recent Farm to Table workshop Continued on next page which she also coordinated, marketed and planned.

Contact Nutrition and Health Education Specialist Dr. Pam Duitsman at (417) 881-8909 or by email at duitsmanp@missouri.edu.

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Nutrition and Food Policy The majority of Pam’s position is focused on this work, in which she offers guidance to the Food Councils. Several community meetings were held throughout SW Missouri in June.

The focus is to develop and implement sustainable solutions to increase availability and access to healthy food.

Ozark Regional Food Policy Council: Working primarily in Greene County, along with around 45 community organizations to address local Food System Issues, and improve policy, such as School Food Service Policy; to improve food quality and increase fresh produce availability and nutrition education in schools

K-12.

Shown at right are the gardens at Glendale High School.

Local Food Hub Development Pam continued her work with a team from MSU collaboratively to design and distribute a Food Hub Feasibility Study aimed at the Ozarkso gather data for the planning of food networks and food hub(s) in southwest Missouri.

Please Thank Our Sponsors (Below). To be a sponsor contact David Burton.

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Family Nutrition Education Program Becky Roark 

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Taught “Kids in the Kitchen” to 440 students in Republic at Sweeny Elementary’s summer school, grades K—5th Well of Life Food Pantry/Center City Christian Outreach—210 Roark families Greene and Christian County NPA’s are sharing duties on Thursday nights at the Farmers’ Market of the Ozarks. All summer we will have a different nutrition informational display, recipes, and our Seasonal and Simple kiosk to share with market patrons.

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Summer School at Orchard Hills Elem. K-4, 327 students Summer School at Willard North Elem. K-4 275 students Displays and Discussions at Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks Display and discussion about Healthy Celebrations at Victory Mission Family Ministries Food Pantry, 149 families

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Jenni Nevatt I have accepted the Program Manager position with the Family Nutrition Education Program (FNEP). While this is exciting news for my family, it also means I will no longer be able to serve Greene County as an Nutrition Program Associate. I have worked to complete the lessons scheduled for summer school throughout June and will also fulfill the few commitments that go through July. We have every intention of filling the Nutrition Program Associate (NPA) position so that nutrition lessons can still be a part of the learning happening at several diverse Greene County agencies. Thank you to the Extension Council for your continued support. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email or call.

Jenni Nevatt Nutrition Program Associate

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Willard WIC - Eating Smart, Being Active: 27 adults Willard Food Pantry –Display: 48 families Pregnancy Care Center -- Eating Smart, Being Active: 20 Family Nutrition Education Program adults 2160 W. Chesterfield Blvd. Suite F200 People Helping People Food Chesterfield Village, Springfield, Mo. Pantry – Display:16 families Tel: 417-886-2059 * http://missourifamilies.org Hand Extended Food Pantry -Eating Smart, Being Active: 29 adults Beacon Village -- Eating Smart, Being Active: 15 adults Little Sunshine Preschool -Eating from the Garden Children: 20 children Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks – Display: 42 adults Williams

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Family Nutrition Education Program Eating from the Garden Program at Boys and Girls Club a Big Part of Month’s Nutrition Programming This month in Greene County, Jenni Nevatt, MU Extension nutrition program associate, worked with 20 teens at Parkview High School. “These young adults learned how to make healthy food choices by using resources like MyPlate and nutrition facts labels,” said Nevatt.

Her second group of work for the summer centered around gardens established by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department at The Boys and Girls Club Henderson Unit in Springfield. With 8, 4' x 4' raised beds (shown at right), the youth there have planted, tended to, and will soon harvest fresh vegetables.

I teach a nutrition element using our Eating From the Garden Curriculum. To date about 27 children ages 6-13 have participated in classes; learning how gardening and eating more fruits and vegetables is beneficial to their health.

Order Your "Seasonal and Simple" Cookbook from Greene County Extension S" easonal and Simple: A Guide for Enjoying Fresh Fruits and Vegetables,"helps you select, store and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. The recipes use simple preparations and seasonings, so you can taste the fruit or vegetable at the peak of its flavor.

Purchase a book from Greene County Extension while our supplies last. See our website for an order form or purchase it in person at our office. Book costs $15.

Order at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene

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Civic Communication Specialist & County Program Director What is teaching? Direct contact where learning is occurring is considered teaching. This includes one-to-one calls, emails, meetings, and classes.

BY THE NUMBERS (for the month)  Requests for advisement: 21  Regular weekly news columns: 16  TV/Radio Interviews – 2  Total articles written this month – 44  Telephone inquiries — 18 CPD DUTIES & PROGRAMS  Financial oversight, travel authorizations.  County Commission meetings.  Friends of Greene County Extension efforts.  Edited monthly “Reaching Out Report”  Regular updates to county extension website  Screening applications for administrative assistant and conducting interview process.  New money-saving phone system for office.  Started new money accounting steps for increased fund security.  Training Maggie, who spent two days with Webster County Extension on QuickBooks.

NEW EFFORTS  Implementing new online systems to manage southwest regional news service (Constant Contact), donors and Expert Source Program (using DonorSnap).  Great Game of Business staff kickoff on June 16 with two spe- David Burton Civic communication cial guests who disburtond@missouri.edu cussed how GGOB has helped their companies and organizations.  Developing new annual programs in Greene County that would be revenue producing.

PROGRAMS  Soil collection events in Ash Grove and Republic during the month.  Presented on Great Game to Southwest Region Extension Council, June 26

SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT CARD FOR THE MONTH NEWS SERVICE Jun-15 YouTUBE 2015 TWITTER 2015 FLICKR 2015 Facebook managed pages

Journalists 478 Subscribers 434 Followers 93 Followers 36 Followers 69928

Public subscribers 8,574 Total Views 355848 Activity 45 Total Views 172,688 Monthly Reach 126,047

Total 9052

David Burton’s focus of work as civic communication specialist: Community and civic engagement through communication and media relations, leading and moderating focus groups, non-profit education and support, social media in support of disaster recovery and response, marketing extension regionally, heritage tourism with an emphasis on restoring historic schools; and engaging council members with media relations efforts like the Southwest Region News Service and the Expert Source Program.

As county program director: David also works with the elected council to operate, fund and administer the local Greene County Extension office and to plan local programs, to engage council members in this and other work, and to generate local revenue to support programs in Greene County

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Horticulture Specialist 

Community Contact: TV and Radio  4 live interviews with KOLR10’s John Ziegler (2 delivered by Kelly McGowan) Print media  Articles and interviews, including an interview with KOLR10 on Japanese beetles Requests for information  Telephone contacts – 34 for advisement  Email contacts – 17 contacts  Office visits, professional contacts – 1 for consultation and advisement  Farm site visits – 17 for consultation

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“Organic Pest Management for Vegetable Producers” and “Organic Blueberry Production”, LU Busby Farm Organic Field Day, Jefferson City (6/3/15) “Introduction to Organic Gardening”, Organic Gardening Academy, Springfield (6/2/15) “Organic vegetable pest management” and Q/A session, Farmers Park Community Garden gathering, Springfield (6/4/15) “Getting Started with Berries”, Neosho (6/16/15) “MU Extension – 100 years of service to Missouri”, Cochrane Fellows tour program, Higgensville (6/22/15)

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Springfield Plateau Master Naturalists board meeting, Springfield (6/10/15)  Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist chapter meeting (6/15/15)  Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline Development training (delivered by Patrick Byers Kelly McGowan), Horticulture Springfield (6/15/15) byerspl@missouri.edu Continued on next page

First Friday at Webb City Farmers Market display, Webb City (6/5/15) Internship project with MSU graduate student Eric Moya (6/1/15-8/15/15) Master Gardeners of Greene County board meeting, Springfield (6/1/15) Master Gardeners of Greene County chapter meeting, Springfield (6/9/15)

Show in the picture above, Patrick Byers (at left) with Horticulture and 4-H Intern Eric Moya.

Eric Moya Begins Internship MSU graduate student Eric Moya began an internship with horticulture specialist Patrick Byers and horticulture educator Kelly McGowan on June 1. Eric’s internship will focus on extension education methods, especially as they pertain to small scale farmers. In addition, Eric is assisting Botanical Gardens director Katie Steinhoff with youth programming. Eric is from Kenya, and is studying for a Master Degree in plant science. Photo caption: Patrick Byers and Eric Moya collect pricing information at the Farmers Market of the Ozarks.

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Ornamentals IPM ISE, Springfield (6/18/15-6/19/15) Cochrane Fellowship international exchange tour, central MO (6/22/15-6/23/15) Horticulture soil test reports recommendations and distribution for SW region – 41 reports during reporting period

Participated in:  Garden in a bag research project with Clydette Allsup, Springfield (5/22/15, 6/24/15)  Organic Pest Management ISE, Jefferson City (5/26/15-5/27/15)  MU Thematic Teams quarterly meeting, St. Joseph (5/27/155/29/15)  SARE Sustainable Agriculture Fellowship training, Little Rock (6/9/15-6/12/15)  Great Game of Business office meeting, Springfield (6/16/15)  Dinner at the Orchard extension fundraiser, Springfield (6/20/15)

Greene County Hosts Statewide Pest Event Extension horticulture specialists and vocational agriculture teachers from across Missouri recently gathered at the Botanical Center for two days of in-depth study of the pests of ornamental plants. This training, funded by the Missouri Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program funds, was organized by Patrick Byers and Jennifer Schutter (MU Extension specialists), Anastasia Becker (Missouri Department of Agriculture), and Jaime Pinero (Lincoln University). Topics included insect and disease pest updates for trees, greenhouse pest management, reduced risk pesticides, rose IPM, and diagnostic techniques for pests. Photo caption: Ornamental IPM training participants study butterfly larvae in the Rosten Butterfly House at the Botanical Gardens.

Upcoming programming and events  4H horticulture judging, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds (6/26/15)  NACAA national conference, Rapid City, SD (7/10/15-7/17/15)  Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline Development training, Springfield (7/20/15)  “The Diagnostic Process”, MU/LU IPM workshop, Springfield (7/22/15)  “High Tunnel Tomato Production”, High Tunnel workshop, Mountain Grove (7/23/15)  PPAT workshop, Seymour (7/24/15)  Master Naturalist Core Training orientations (7/28/15, 7/30/15)  PPAT workshop, Seymour (7/31/15)

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Master Naturalists

Local Master Naturalists Recognized as Tree Farmers of the Year at Conference The 35th Annual Conference for Missouri Tree Farmers and Woodland Owners was held June 5-6 in Ozark at the Kipfer Tree Farm.

KIPFERS AND EXTENSION The Kipfer Tree Farm makes a terrific location for the conference plus Bob and Barb Kipfer are being honored as the Missouri Tree Farmers of the Year for 2015.

Bob Kipfer is very active as a Master Naturalist volunteer with University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation through the Springfield Plateau Chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalist program.

“MU Extension has worked closely for many years with forest landowners, including those that are involved with the Missouri Tree Farm System and we have served as a cosponsor for many of their educational events,” said Dr. Robert Pierce, state first and wildlife specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

HONORED FARM The Kipfers purchased their first tract of land in Christian County in 1995. They soon began implementing a Forest Stewardship Plan and never looked back. Since then, they have purchased adjacent tracts and their farm has expanded. Throughout the growth, they have remained dedicated to the health and benefit of those woods.

The Kipfers value their woods for their protection of water quality in the Bull Creek watershed and work to assure that protection continues. They also strive to protect the historic Bull's Mills. The property provides them with a Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

variety of recreational opportunities and has served as an outdoor classroom for Scout groups, local university classes, and Master Naturalists.

Frances Main, MTFS Chair and Resource Forester with the Missouri Department of Conservation, has worked with the Kipfers for many years and says, "The Kipfers are the most enthusiastic Tree Farmers I have ever worked with in regard to using their Tree Farm property to educate others about our natural resources,” said Mann.

One of the Kipfers' first big projects was stream bank stabilization and restoration.

They were willing to let MDC try different approaches to stabilize the stream. The pros and cons of these methods will be part of the conference agenda. They have also completed timber stand improvement projects, a harvest and have marketed the cedar from their glade restoration projects to provide a source of income and maintain the forest diversity and health.

The Missouri Master Naturalist Program results from a partnership created in 2004 between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and MU Extension (MUE). The Missouri Master Naturalist Program is recognized as a named program within MU Extension. The MU School of Natural Resources is the academic home for the Program. See www.springfieldmasternaturalist.com or springfieldmn.blogspot.com/

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Master Gardeners of Greene County Community Contact  TV and Radio  2 live interviews with KOLR 10’s John Ziegler; one on butterfly caterpillars and one on Johnson grass  Live radio interview with Art Corum, KKOZ in Ava, MO on strawberries Print Media  Submitted article to June/July issue of Ozarks Living magazine on pollinator gardens Requests for Information  Telephone contacts- 15 for horticulture advisement  Email contacts-12 for horticulture advisement  Office visits- 22 for horticulture advisement Programs Presented  6/15 Master Gardener Hotline Training  6/30 Organic Gardening AcademyOrganic Insect Pest Management Programs Participated In  6/1 Master Gardener Board Meeting  6/3 Succulent Garden Tour to Succulent Society of the Ozarks  6/18 and 6/19 ISE on Sustainable Management of Insects and Disease Pests of Ornamental Plants in Missouri  6/26 4-H Vegetable Entry Judging at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Programs Coordinated  6/2 Organic Gardening Academy- Introduction Class presented by Patrick Byers  6/22 and 6/23 Organic Gardening Academy- Backyard Composting for the Home Gardener, Part 1 and 2 presented by Dr. Hwei-Yeiing Johnson  6/25 Organic Gardening Academy-4 Season Gardening at Millsap Farm presented by Shon Bishop

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Upcoming Programs i  7/8 Organic Gardening Academy – Understanding Healthy Ecosystems with a guided Flora and Fauna wading tour of South Creek  7/11 Friends of the Garden Butterfly Festival  7/14 Master Garden- Kelly McGowan Horticulture Educator ers of Greene Counmcgowank@missouri.edu ty Chapter Meeting  7/20-7/24 University of Missouri’s Agroforestry Academy in Columbia, MO  7/23 Organic Gardening Academy-Plant Disease Scouting & Treatment  7/28 Organic Gardening Academy-Organic Weed Control with Kelly McGowan  7/29 Vegetable Judging at Ozark Empire Fair Continued on next page

The Master Gardener Program is a popular and successful statewide volunteer community-service organization administered through University of Missouri Extension. The organization’s goal is to train gardeners who are willing to share their knowledge with others. Master Gardeners become volunteers of University of Missouri Extension and donate hours for community educational projects in horticulture. Volunteer activities include working with non-profit organizations, maintaining community gardens, conducting workshops, participating in a Master Gardener speakers’ bureau and staffing the Master Gardener “Hotline.” The Master Gardeners of Greene County can boast of over 275 members. For more information visit the chapter website at http://www.mggreene.org.

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Master Gardeners of Greene County

Member Spotlight: Catherine Banks Why did you join Master Gardeners?

I joined in 2013. I wanted to learn more about gardening and wanted to help others.

What is your gardening background?

I have gardened since I was a little girl helping with my family vegetable garden. I don’t grow many veggies any more, but I do have an herb garden and a big flower and shrub garden and lots of trees.

What is your favorite thing about Master Gardeners of Greene County?

Learning new things.

What is one of your favorite growing tips that you would like to share?

If you live in the country, always check to see if a plant is deer-resistant before you plant it.

What are a couple of your favorite plants?

Daylilies, ferns and daffodils

Purchase These Books on Rural School History Today and Benefit Greene County Extension "David Burton, civic communication specialist in Greene County, has written three books about historic one-room schools. All proceeds from the sale of these books go directly back in to Greene County Extension programs.

Purchase either of these books from Greene County Extension while our supplies last.

See our website for an order form, an option to purchase online, or purchase either of these books in person at our office.

More information at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene

Each “Reaching Out Report” is used by Greene County Extension specialists to concisely communicate activities, contacts and events to members of the Greene County Extension Council, Greene County Commission and residents of Greene County. For more about this report, or to learn how you can reach 1,000 readers a month by advertising in the Reaching Out Report, contact David Burton, civic communication specialist, at (417) 881-8909.

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Housing and Urban Development Specialist PACE progresses in Southwest Missouri June 22 a PACE Participation Bill had its First Reading with the Springfield City Council. I was joined by Matt O’Reilly as we spoke in favor of supporting this measure. Matt and I both served on the Green Building Taskforce, FieldGuide 2030 and numerous other committees / boards that have recommended PACE participation. The Second Reading and anticipated vote by Springfield City Council will be on July 13. The Greene County Commissioners are expected to be presented a participation resolution as early as July 6.

These measures will provide access to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) funding through the Missouri Clean Energy District. Property owners voluntarily access this funding to make energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to their existing and new facilities, eliminating the traditional barriers of ‘a lack of capital’ and ‘hesitancy due to longer payback periods’ often associated with such improvements.

“E3A – Exploring Energy Efficiency & Alternatives” helps save money In a statewide roll-out of the E3A curriculum, each region was awarded campus grant funding to present the energy efficiency and renewable energy program base on a specific proposal by those specialists. In Southwest, Bob Schultheis and I proposed to present to

100 households on a 60/40 home/farm split. Our proposal was the only one in the state to try and recover some revenue with a $20 fee per household, necessary to balance the proposal.

The first home efficiency class in Springfield partnered with Habitat for HuJeff Barber manity on May 17 to serve Housing and design 7 households and 9 atbarberj@missouri.edu tendees. The students learned “no cost & lowcost” methods to save energy in their homes and received a conservation kit to get them started.

Each attendee indicated that they learned more than what they knew prior to the class and each intended to immediately install 1-3 of the items in the conservation kit.

The second class was a dual session home/farm offering in Ava. 18 households with 20 total attendees learned about home efficiency, opportunities for efficiency on the farm and how solar energy can be used. Persons that attended the morning home session were able to attend the afternoon session for just $10. At the end of the farm session, interested attendees caravanned to a nearby dairy farm to see a large photo-voltaic (PV) system and to talk to the installer and owners.

Although our initial goal was ambitious, we were able to distribute 25 conservation kits, with the balance available for future regional class sessions which we intend to complete by September.

The first home efficiency class in Springfield partnered with Habitat for Humanity on May 17 to serve 7 households and 9 attendees.

The second class was a dual session home/farm in Ava with 18 households with 20 total attendees

Jeff Barber is working with leaders in area communities and students at Drury to develop projects and visioning documents that improve living and expand economic options. Information about his work can be found on the Greene County Extension website or contact him at (417) 8818909 or barberj@missouri.edu.

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4-H Report for Greene County

4-H Interns Begin Working June 1 to Strengthen Program in Greene County Several graduate students from Missouri State University began working as 4-H youth development interns with University of Missouri Extension in Greene County on June 1. The ultimate goal of this partnership is to restart an urban 4-H club in Greene County.

“We want students to develop knowledge and skills of program development, implementation and evaluation,” said Jay Chism, southwest region director for MU Extension. “We also want them to develop an understanding of MU Extension and 4-H Youth Development and to complete a portfolio describing a culmination of the project.”

INTERNS FOR 2015 Eric Nyamwange will be working on 4-H and horticulture projects at Botanical Center and at Hickory Hills School.

Cheyenne Arthur will work with existing traditional 4-H clubs on student summer projects, 4-H camps, 4-H fairs and special projects.

Dakota Arthur is working with SpringfieldGreene County Parks and Recreation/SPARC to teach classes and offer 4-H curriculum as part of July camp/programs.

Anna Klem is working on developing a 4-H program at Springfield Boys & Girls Club.

Eric will be supervised by Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator and Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist. The other 4-H interns in Greene County will be supervised by Karla Deaver, 4-H youth development specialist.

PARTNERSHIP Jay Chism, southwest region director of MU Extension, has worked hard to bring about this unique partnership because the need for educated specialists exist.

“We tried some internships last year with less

More About 4-H As the largest out-of-school youth organization in the world, 4-H is open to all boys and girls, ages 5 to18.

Children who are five to seven years old are eligible for 4-H Clover Kids, an introductory program. Youths who are 8 to 18 years of age can select from a variety of 4-H projects and activities that stress social and life skills in areas like decision making, communication, social interaction, civic responsibility and physical skills. Children do not have to live on a farm to join 4-H. Project opportunities include computers, robotics, foods and nutrition, horticulture, large and small animals and more.

Missouri 4-H is University of Missouri Extension's youth development program. Learn more online.

success,” said Chism. “This time we have provided more structure.”

All of the student interns are graduate students at MSU. “I’ve been very clear with our staff and others, Missouri State is not trying to create an extension program,” said Dr. Anson Elliot, chair of the College of Agriculture at MSU. “In Missouri, the extension program is MU, but what both of our programs are trying to do is meet the needs of our clients here in Greene County. Because of funding, we are finding that a partnership works best right now."

MORE INFORMATION Contact the Greene County Extension Center at (417) 881-8909 or online at http:// extension.missouri.edu/greene for more information about local 4-H clubs.

These internships have been developed by Jay Chism, Southwest Region Director for MU Extension. He can be contacted by telephone at 417-865-0707 or by email at chismj@missouri.edu.

Contact 4-H Youth Development Specialist Karla Deaver at the Lawrence County Extension office by telephone at 417/466-3102 or by email at deaverk@missouri.edu.

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4-H Report for Greene County

Equine Tour Provides Four Greene County 4-H’ers with Unique Experience Fifty enthusiastic Missouri 4-H teens embarked on the ninth annual 4-H Equine Career and Horse Industry Tour in late May 2015, traveling to destinations in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Canada, and Michigan.

The trip was a great opportunity for youth who hope to couple their equine passion with a career. The tour gained insight into the equine programs at the University of Missouri, Stephens College, Williams Woods University, and Michigan State University.

Harness racing and learning more about the Standardbred horses was a highlight of Illinois. Traveling to St. Joseph Island, Ontario, Canada, the tour group helped celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ontario 4-H with the local 4-H club hosting a dinner.

Traveling by ferry to the renowned nonmotorized Mackinaw Island was a highlight

for participants who enjoyed sightseeing in horse drawn carriages and bicycling around the island.

Equine professionals in the upper Midwest area echoed the advice to follow your dreams with an education coupled with a strong work ethic, solid business skills and people skills.

“Over the past nine years, this equine tour has helped over 500 young people make informed, educational decisions with regards to their future with horses. Their dreams may have widened, their career path may have been changed or their future educational plans may have been altered to clarify their current goals,” said Karla Deaver, 4-H youth development specialist for University of Missouri Extension.

The tour destination for 2016 will be Kentucky. For more information about 4-H and the 4-H Equine tour, contact your local Extension office or visit: visit: http:// mo4h.missouri.edu/

Four participants in the Equine Tour were from Greene County: Matthew Bowie, AB Burkhart, Serena Peterson and Jessica Stacy.

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4-H Report for Greene County 4-H Dairy Cow Camp Held in Springfield Educates Youth to Become Future Dairy Leaders, Teaches Life Skills A prominent Springfield dairy farm played host to 42 youth age 8-18 as part of the Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp May 27-29.

According to Karla Deaver, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Robthom dairy farm has hosted Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp for nineteen years.

Organizers from University of Missouri Extension say the camp is significant for two reasons. First, it is designed to encourage youth wanting to go into the dairy industry. Second, it provides campers with an opportunity to learn a variety of life skills, including teamwork, cooperation, and responsibility.

“This camp draws attention to the importance of farming and its important role in Missouri’s economy.

It provides youth a “hands-on” opportunity to care for dairy animals and learn about many aspects of dairy production while learning life-skills at the same time,” Deaver said.

Campers work in pairs under the direction of adults and take part in workshops to learn about judging dairy animals, dairy management, animal care ethics and showmanship. Persons working in the dairy industry visited with campers about careers in the dairy industry as well.

In addition to educational workshops on dairy heifer management, technology, showmanship, dairy cattle judging and quiz bowl, campers participated in sessions enabling them to be certified in Show Me Quality Assurance. The activities, designed as a series of learning stations, help 4-H’ers develop both personal and project skills. Stations included an animal health tool identification, animal handling, ethics, and learning to give injections.

4-H Dairy Cow Camp is a cooperative program between University of Missouri Extension and a number of industry sponsors, including Robthom Dairy For more information about cow camp, contact Karla Deaver at the Lawrence County Extension Center in Mt. Vernon, (417) 466-3102, or your local county extension center.

At right are photos from the 2015 Dairy Cow Camp held in Springfield.

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4-H Report for Greene County

Greene County Teens Attend 70th Missouri State 4-H Congress Youth from every corner of the state gathered on the University of Missouri campus May 28-30 for the 70th annual State 4-H Congress. In all, 225 teens ages 14-18 participated in a variety of hands-on workshops that fit their interests.

L to R: Greene County delegates to State 4-H Congress: Mattie “State 4-H Congress helps teens Cobban, Taylor Groves, Breanna Hollis, AB Burkhart, Lora develop important life skills, explore Wright, Jessica Swartz. careers and make positive new friends from across the state," said Karla Deaver, 4-H for the coming year. This council works with Youth Development Specialist. faculty from MU and Lincoln University to proAttending from Greene County were AB vide a youth voice in the continued development Burkhart, Mattie Cobban, Taylor Groves, Breanna of Missouri 4-H programs.

Hollis, Jessica Swartz and Lora Wright.

State 4-H Congress delegates also elect 36 peers to represent them on the state’s 4-H council

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Human Development, Family and Health

Renette Wardlow Human Development wardlowr@missouri.edu

Powerful Tools for Caregivers This program is designed for family caregivers of adults with a chronic condition in a way that enhances their well-being as they care for others. It was carefully designed, pilot-tested, evaluated, and refined to ensure program quality and its evidencebased outcomes. The program is also appropriate for anyone who cares for others. This includes day care providers who care for your children. This program is helpful for individuals who work with adults in a nursing home setting or other facilities that provide help with individuals with a chronic condition.

The educational program is a four week series of classes which focuses on caregiver self-care.

The dates have been set for Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct.19 and Nov. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Botanical Center. The fee to attend each threehour classes is $15. It is highly recommend that individuals attend all four courses.

In addition, a “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a $25 handbook is available.

for Health coordinated with Division of Health and Senior Services. MU Extension provides education for early childhood learning centers giving them coaching and guidance with required documentation and methods of a healthier learning environment.

Staff from Kerri’s Kidsville/Babyville will participate in the training on June 30.

The workshop prepares the classroom staff to lead children in physical activity that meets Missouri's MOve Smart Guidelines for Child Care. Participants will gain skills in planning intentional physical activity at age appropriate levels. A second training will be held at La Petite Academy on July 8

I Am Moving, I Am Learning Two workshops have been set up for child day care providers at two centers in Springfield. “I am Moving I am Learning” is in connection with First Lady Michelle Obama's healthy lifestyle initiative.

The program is funded through Missouri Foundation To learn more about this program or others impacting children and families, contact Human Development Specialist Renette Wardlow at (417) 881-8909 or by email at wardlowr@missouri.edu.

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Human Development, Family and Health Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Classes Can Now be Offered in County It’s a good time to think about our overall health and wellness. A University of Missouri Extension course will start being offered in Greene County starting in the fall. Watch for announcements in future reaching out reports.

University of Missouri Extension offers an eight week class for people over the age of 50.

The class will meet for one hour, twice each week. This new format will help attendees build strength, improve their flexibility, gain better balance, and strive for better health. The classes are low impact and have been attended by hundreds of people across the state.

Testimonials “For the first time in several years I can reach around and get my handkerchief out of my back pocket and I can climb stairs and walk longer without becoming winded.”

“My doctor has been watching me for diabetes, and now that I have been doing these exercises my blood sugar has dropped.”

“This class has saved my dignity, I’m so grateful for what this class has done for me physically and mentally.”

Results  97 percent feel better because of the program.  94 percent feel physically stronger.  85 percent feel they have more energy.  89 percent feel more active and flexible.

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72 percent now perform strengthtraining exercises at home.

75 percent feel confident or very confident that they will be able to continue the exercises after completing the program.

98 percent of the participants were very satisfied with the class.

The cost for each class is less than a burger at a fast food restaurant and far better for you. Attendees report that they feel better, can do things they were not able to do before taking the class, and they have fun exercising with current friends and new friends.

The fee for eight weeks of participation is $40. If interested, call Renette 881-8899 ext. 318.

Renettee Wardlow teaching a Stay Strong, Stay Healthy session recently at an area church. Classes begin in Greene County this fall.

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Donation period runs from November 1, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2015

2015 Contributors to “Friends of Greene County Extension” Malia Bucher Ramona Burton Sanford, Lea and Susan Cardwell Associates Robert Cirtin Master Gardeners of Marthe Close Greene County Greene County Soil and Johnny Davis Water Conservation Jim Eckhoff Gale Edwards District James Garton David Hall Patron Level Avis Holloway George Deatz Dr. Jeff Jones Ann Hall Tim & Mary Sue Joplin Barbara Kipfer Sponsor Level Pauline Marsh David & Stacey Burton James Mauldin Springfield Water MFA – Ash Grove Garden Society Don Nicholson Larry Jones Jeanette & Tom Rouse Ryan Lawn & Tree Contributor Level Steve & Pam Squibb Carl Allison Katie Steinhoff Harold Bengsch Stephen & Sally Taylor Galen & Pam Duitsman Gene Wallace FCS Financial David & Glenda Welde Carl Hathcock Carr Stock Farms, LLC Galen Jones Jack Kaiser Partner Level Ronald & Sue Terry Harold Bender Matt & Teresa Simpson Kim Chaffin Kip Thompson George Freeman Matthew Simpson Friends Level Patsy Spindler Randy & Lisa Bakerink Emma Valentin Glenn Blake Nancy Williams M.D. Bonebrake Rose (Unknown) Shelby Bradley Joyce Brown

Corporate Level

Total Contributed: Cash = 19,441

Associate Level Alice Counts Marilyn Anderson Jeff Barber Patrick Byers Robert Cranksaw Barb Decker Robin & Brenda Funkhouser Rebecca Hoy Joshua Mathews Kelly McGowan Fred & Dorothy Miller Dean & Jackie Morgan Edie Nelson Lamont Nelson Benjamin Newville Earl Niewald Minuen Odom Robert Pears Ruth PenaherreraNorton Rebecca Roller Dale & Carrie Sanders Don Simpson Olivia Simpson Bryan Simpson Jeanie Skibiski Virginia Snyder Randy Underwood Renette Wardlow Cheryl Willis Lorri Winters

Donate Vehicles to Greene County Extension Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, ATVs, boats, boat motors and farm equipment can be donated to the Greene County Extension Council thanks to a partnership with CoPart, a national company with a Rogersville location.

Donations can be arranged through Greene County Extension. CoPart picks up the vehicle and auctions it online.

When contacting the local extension office with a donation be prepared to give the following: name, address and telephone for the owner and type of item.

If it is a vehicle we will need VIN, make, model, year, color and mileage.

When the vehicle is picked up (or delivered) the owner must sign over the title.

Friends of Greene County Extension Members of “Friends of Greene County Extension” contribute financially to make it possible for Extension to continue having a positive impact on the quality of life in Greene County. Learn how to help by calling (417) 881-8909 or going to http:// extension.missouri.edu/greene

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Can I Help?

Get Social with Greene County Extension

Maggie Black can help customers with material needs, soil tests and program registrations. Contact her at the Greene County Extension Center or email her direct at blackmag@missouri.edu. Maggie Black Office Manager Maggie Black joined Greene County Extension in 2015.

Extension Council Officers

Corporate Sponsors Sanford, Lea and Associates, CPA, Springfield, Mo.: (417) 886-2220, www.adifferentcpa.com Master Gardeners of Greene County: http://www.mggreene.org Greene County Commission, 933 N Robberson Ave., Springfield, MO 65802 http://www.greenecountymo.org/ Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Ph 417-864-1049, www.parkboard.org Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District, Ph.417-831-5246, http:// swcd.mo.gov/greene/index.html.

Greene County Extension Office located inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Tel: (417) 881-8909 greeneco@missouri.edu Office hours: Monday - Friday * 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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The following individuals are officers on the Greene County Extension Council during 2015.  Matthew Simpson, chairman  Harold Bender, vice-chairman  Mary Sue Joplin, treasurer  Nancy Williams, secretary See our website (http://extension.missouri.edu/greene) for a complete listing of council members and contact information for each member.

Voices for Food Grant Clarissa joined MU Extension in 2013 and works with Dr. Pam Duitsman on the Voices for Food Grant. She assists with documentation and other details required by this USDA grant and works to make sure the overall program, research, and community work Clarissa Hatley is effective and operations smoothly. Office Support

Extension/Partner Meetings

County Commission meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of month; confirm agenda and meeting at http:// www.greenecountymo.org/commission. Commission building, Springfield, at 9:30 a.m.

Park Board Meetings: Second Friday of each month, 8:30 a.m. Call 864-1049 to confirm.

4-H Leader’s Council Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month (except July),7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2852 S Dayton Ave, Springfield.

Greene County 4-H Foundation: meets 3rd Thursday of each month at Panera Bread on Battlefield (across from the Mall) starting at 6 p.m.

Master Gardeners of Greene County—board meeting: First Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Botanical Center.

Master Naturalists Board Meetings: The board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the MDC regional office, on the second Wednesday of the month.

Greene County Farm Bureau — Second Monday of the month at Farm Bureau 2530 S Campbell Ave, Springfield. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

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