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2012 Annual Report
Using science-based knowledge, University of Missouri
Extension engages people to understand change, solve
problems and make informed decisions.
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2 Dear Friends
Dear Friends of University of Missouri Extension,
A unique partnership exists between University of Missouri Extension and local government.
In Ripley County, we’re proud of the many ways our partnerships with local government, or-
ganizations and coalitions have worked to improve the lives of residents in our county.
While MU Extension centers draw from the expertise found on the four University of Mis-
souri our regional Extension faculty is ingrained into our local communities. The input we
receive from local citizens and the University of Missouri Extension Council provides us with
the opportunity to tailor our programs to suit the specific needs and priorities of our residents.
In this way, we play a vital role in not only enhancing the economic viability of the communi-
ty, but in creating and sustaining healthy environments due to stronger individuals and fami-
lies.
Each year, more than 1 million Missourians rely on University of Missouri Extension for re-
search-based information and education to help them solve problems and make informed deci-
sions. In addition to one-on-one assistance, citizens benefit from seminars, services and re-
search-based publications. Many University pamphlets, guide sheets, and publications are dis-
tributed with information on a particular topic of interest to them. In addition, many requests
are handled over the telephone, as callers are immediately provided with answers to their
questions or are referred to additional sources of assistance; or receive follow-up information
to provide the help they need. Many people visit the Ripley County Extension Center. Secre-
tarial staff is specially trained to answer questions and provide pertinent information. Special-
ists meet with clientele to assist them when specific expertise is required, or refer them to the
appropriate subject matter specialist. The Extension Center also serves the county by offering
soil testing at a minimal cost to farmers, homeowners, and business owners.
This annual report highlights many of the programs we utilized in an effort to make a differ-
ence in Ripley County during 2012. It has been a privilege to serve our community and we
look forward to the opportunity to continue providing resources to assist in making a positive
impact in the lives of the residents of Ripley County.
Sincerely,
Warren Bland
Warren Bland
Ripley County Extension Chairperson
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3 From the Office of the Vice Provost
December 2012
Dear County Commissioners and Associated Friends of MU Extension:
At MU Extension, we know that citizens want their taxpayer-supported institutions to be responsive to their needs.
Our distinct land-grant mission is to provide relevant, reliable and responsive education that improves Missouri-
ans’ lives, communities and the economy. We fulfill that mission by providing access to many research-based re-
sources of the University of Missouri, in partnership with local and statewide organizations and groups.
Funded through the support of federal, state and county government; grants and contracts; fees for services; and
private gifts, MU Extension leverages every dollar received to create expanded educational opportunities. Every
dollar appropriated from county government is leveraged with $6 to create a significant return on investment.
MU Extension creates value for citizens – including those who do not participate directly in its programs. For ex-
ample:
The MU Extension Fire and Rescue Training Institute teaches volunteer and career firefighters how to han-
dle or mitigate fires and disasters, resulting in safer firefighters, citizens and communities. In FY2012, MU
FRTI trained 17,096 fire and emergency service personnel through 217,000 instructional hours of training.
Enrollees were from all of Missouri’s 114 counties.
This summer’s severe drought put MU Extension faculty in an active leadership role in helping Missourians
deal with the crisis. MU Extension developed educational materials and programs and provided technical
assistance for homeowners, businesses and the agricultural community. Social media, including Facebook,
YouTube and websites, were used to inform citizens on such topics as animal nutrition, including nitrate
poisoning; heat-related disabilities; government programs; wildfires; and more. Extension faculty also
worked with Soil and Water Conservation Districts to implement drought cost-share practices, which al-
lowed more than 11,000 landowners to apply for state assistance to access adequate water supplies for live-
stock and crop production.
These are just two examples of MU Extension’s public value impact. I’m sure you will find many other examples
in your local community.
I want to thank you for your support of MU Extension as a critical team player in your locale. Your ideas for im-
proving our partnership are always welcome.
Michael D. Ouart
Vice Provost and Director
University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA INSTITUTIONS
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Distributed volunteer flyers in the community and in the local newspaper
Obtained donations and grants from local agencies
Literacy Grant (Dollar General)
Volunteer Training Grant (University of MO Ext)
Jersey Heifer Cow Giveaway
Met and greeted all local schools and agencies
Met with Kwanis club and informed them of 4-H
Doubled the amount of entries at the Ripley County Fair
Contacted volunteers to head up workshops in the area
Geocaching 101 (42 in attendance)
New Education Equine (2 in attendance)
Turkey Calling (12 in attendance)
Cake Decorating (12 in attendance)
Summer Safety (8 in attendance)
Introduction to Photography (17 in attendance)
GPS at Naylor Library (21 in attendance)
Amish Knotted Rugs (12 in attendance)
Craft Day (17 in attendance)
Created flyers for upcoming events and workshops and worked with local agencies
on getting more programs to the area
Soil and Water Department
MO Conservation Department
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Forestry Department
Sent Monthly Newsletters out to all schools and members in the area
Radio interviews to get clubs started
School Enrichment
Alcohol Prevention (38 students)
Conservation Day (407 students)
Clover Kids Science Program (84 students)
Billy “Bee” Safe Program (74 students)
Character Counts Program (137 students)
Timberfest (153 students)
4-H – FFA Market Barrow and Lamb show and sale continues to be one of the youth high
points of the Ripley County Fair.
Fifteen 4-H youth entered barrows and three youth entered lambs.
At the premium sale during the fair, barrows averaged $500 each and the lambs
averaged $420.
Many of the 4-H members exhibiting market animals at the Ripley County fair
were visited twice to monitor animal performance and management. Youth were
given suggestions on how to feed and care for their animals.
4-H Youth Development Stephanie Milner, 4-H Youth Specialist
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4-H Camp (July 10-12)
Seven 4-H members ages 8 to 13, along with 1 counselor, ages 14 and older, had
the opportunity to participate in a three day camping experience.
The theme was the Circus.
The county members joined numerous amounts of their peers that came to the
camp from throughout the southeast region to participate in the adventures of
Heartland 4-H Camp.
Jerry and Angie Hale also volunteered at the camp.
Throughout the week, 4-H members learned about Shooting Sports safety and to
participate in Zumba exercise. Youth were also able to swim at the waterfront
and have fun at the circus games.
Evaluations taken at camp end displays valuable, specific life skills such as:
Teamwork, social skills, learning to learn, and self-responsibility.
4-H Rodeo Club
A.B. Hale and Daniel Dorris were the SEMO 4-H Rodeo Coordinators in 2012.
The position is part-time and they worked with all 150 4-Hers who are enrolled
at the district level.
Locally, the Ripley County 4-H Rodeo Club has 18 members.
Ripley County is one of eight counties, which make up the SEMO 4-H Rodeo
program.
4-Hers not only gain experience through practicing their events at project meetings, but they also compete in
scheduled 4-H Rodeos throughout Southeast Missouri.
Not only do they practice rodeo events and activities, but they also do demonstrations, fill out report forms
and learn social skills through interacting with youth from eight other counties.
The 4-H Rodeo program encourages family involvement. 4-H Rodeo reaches youth that aren’t usually
reached in the county’s other 4-H youth programs, so we have a unique audience that we work with through
this program.
The youth gain confidence, acquire physical skills, work closely with adult leadership and learn positive
social skills.
4-H MOVE (Exercise) Club
This club was created for youth who like to have fun, stay in shape, and feel their best through fun activities.
Currently there are 9 members and youth ages 5-18 are welcome to join anytime
4-H Youth Development Stephanie Milner, 4-H Youth Specialist
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Kendra Graham,
Livestock Specialist Dealing with Drought Seminar: The severe drought that hit Missouri and the United States in 2012
caused serious problems for livestock producers. With pastures
dried up and hay in short supply farmers were looking for ways to
deal with the drought. The Ripley County Extension council spon-
sored a seminar on August 6th titled Dealing with Drought with 36
producers in attendance. Speakers included Rick Hill from the Farm
Service Agency, Don Foerester from the Missouri Department of
Conservation, Melissa Welch and Sam James from the Natural Re-
source Conservation District, Michael Thornton and Rachel Griffin
from the Soil and Water Conservation District, and Kendra Graham
Livestock Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension.
Topics included federal and state cost-share opportunities, USDA
assistance update and suggestions on how to manage livestock and
feed resources. Attendees were made aware of assistance programs from the state and federal government as well as sugges-
tions on sources and how to feed animals alternative feeds. Managing Finances of the Beef Cattle Business program
The Ripley County Extension Council sponsored a program titled Managing Finances of the Beef Cattle Business. Kendra
Graham, Livestock Specialist, provided an overview of beef cattle budgets, explained management tools that can be used to
increase profits, and talked about marketing options. Ten attendees were challenged with the questions: “Are you managing
your input costs to maximize those profits?” and “Are you using profits to make your operation run for the long term?” It is
easy to take that big calf check and use it to make a big ticket item purchase but that is not making an operation sustainable.
There will not always be good times in the cattle industry and this program helped producers plan for those down times. Show-Me-Select Heifer program: The Show–Me–Select Heifer program aids producers in raising and mar-
keting high-quality heifers. Local veterinarians, regional livestock spe-
cialists and producers work together to create a reliable source of re-
placement heifers in terms of genetics and management. Heifers are de-
veloped through a Total Quality Management approach. The heifers en-
rolled in the program go through a rigorous vaccination, inspection and
breeding program. All heifers must be bred to calving-ease bulls. Two
sales are held in the southeast region each year in Fruitland, MO. The
May 2012 sale averaged $2170 on 157 head. The December 2012 sale
averaged $2200 on 135 head. Ripley County had 101 heifers enrolled
with 1 veterinarian participating. Also, 7 heifers from the sales came
back to Ripley County in 2012. SEMO Bull Sale: SEMO bull sale consignors work with regional livestock specialists to
provide high-quality bulls with top notch genetics in various
breeds. Two sales are held each year in Farmington, MO. The March sale averaged $3426 on 21 bulls and the October sale
averaged $2797 on 31 bulls. Buyers realize that 50% of their calf crop is made up of the bull and buying a good one great-
ly improves quality and weight gain of the calves. Farm visits/phone calls/emails: Two farm visits were conducted related to cattle and forage production. Many of the 4-H members exhibiting market ani-
mals at the Ripley County fair were visited twice to monitor animal performance and management. Youth were given sug-
gestions on how to feed and care for their animals. During the months of July-November several contacts were made related
to the drought. Nineteen producers were visited with extensively via phone or email about drought related subjects.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Kendra Graham, Livestock Specialist
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sam Atwell & Mike Milan Agronomy Specialists
Sarah Denkler, Horticulture Specialist
AGRONOMY
HORTICULTURE
Sam Atwell
Agronomy Specialist Answered questions regarding: Soil fertility problems on soybeans, cotton, rice and pastures.
The drought sparked many questions concerning irrigation, salt and well problems as well as pre emergence
chemical carryover.
Checked several crops for nitrate poison and provided nitrate kits to county offices.
Answered several pasture, forage, hay and wild life food plot questions.
There have been considerable questions about chemical drift into mostly rice fields, although other crops have
been affected too.
Conducted a rice tour and field day at Dennis Robinson farm.
Answered several questions concerning worms in crops, gardens and lawns.
A series of crop production and education program meetings will be presented.
Worked with the MO Rice Council and assist with issues at the Glennonville Research Farm.
Provided crop acreage statistics to Ag Dealers.
Conducted the soil test recommendation reports growers in Ripley County.
Sarah Denkler, Horticulture Specialist The Healthier Missouri program continues to impact the Quick Creek Garden Project in Doniphan http://
www.healthiermo.com/Quick-Creek-Garden-Project/. The volunteers that have worked on this garden project
have increased in number and in commitment. Through a request from this group a ‘Basic Garden’ program
was offered in the spring with a full roster of attendees. This program offered an evening of education related to
soil, organic gardening, insect and pest management. This program impacted both the success of community
gardens and of several private gardeners in the county.
The Ripley County Fair has become an annual project. Continue to be proud of the community that supports the
values taught through participation in the fair.
Also answered many individual questions for those in Ripley County including 13 commercial and 25 home hor-
ticulture questions. Several of these questions impacted the health of commercial vegetable crops in the county,
aiding production and helping to bring in a better harvest. Topics discussed included:
Nutrient Management of Vegetables
Weed control in Vegetables
Disease outbreak
Herbicide drift
Insect control in vegetables
Cover crops
Soil test results
Plant identification
New crop possibilities
Armyworm
GAP certification
Mike Milam,
Agronomy Specialist
Soil test recommendations:
96 soil tests total
87 for pasture, hay and wildlife food plots
9 gardens
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8 Business & Community Development
Kevin Anderson, Business Development Specialist
Celeste Vanderbrugen, Community Development Specialist
Kevin Anderson
Business Development Specialist
As entrepreneurs and innovators,
Missouri’s small businesses are
becoming a more diverse group
that continues to make the state’s
economy productive. There are
approximately 500,000 small
businesses in Missouri. Nearly 98
percent of all businesses with employees are categorized
as small businesses. In assisting the owners and managers
of those businesses, MU Extension contributes to a coun-
ty’s economic development through growth in jobs, sales,
innovation, technology development and commercializa-
tion.
In Butler, Carter, Ripley, Reynolds, Wayne, Stoddard,
Dunklin, and Iron Counties, during 2012, business coun-
selors served people and their companies with business
start-up and management counseling, training, and other
assistance. In addition, entrepreneurs and business owners
in those counties reported the following economic impact
and activity as a result of the services provided by the MU
Extension Business Development Program:
New/Retained jobs: 52
Sales increases: $1,521,480
Government contracts: $3,564,137
New businesses: 3
Loans and investments in business: $870,500
Acquired Assets: $790,938
Clients/companies receiving business counseling: 144
Business training attendees and conference partici-
pants: 115
Overall, the University of Missouri’s Business Develop-
ment Programs (BDP) served 22,350 people and their
businesses state-wide. The total impact for all businesses
assisted by the BDP was:
New jobs: 6,531
Sales increases: $237,046,646
Government contracts: $198.2M
New businesses: 303
Jobs retained: 2,784
Loans and investments in business: $245,575,470
Acquired assets: $32,205,965
Clients/companies receiving business counseling:
8,452
Business training attendees and conference partici-
pants: 22,981
The business development faculty contributing to these
business successes have regional and statewide assign-
ments and work with businesses in all counties across the
state.
Celeste Vanderbrugen
Community Development Specialist
University of Missouri extension has been working with the
Ozark Family Resource Center (OFRA). OFRA focuses on
child advocacy, has domestic violence center and provides
housing. In these days of increased competition for funding
and resources OFRA was faced with serious financial chal-
lenges and a funding crisis. Extension partnered with OFRA
and provided funding strategies, possible donors and resources
and education of managing a nonprofit. We provided resources
and assistance to a housing project. Ongoing education and
assistance are being provided. We are currently working on a
strategic funding plan and long term planning to increase jobs
for the population served by OFRA.
Immediate Outcomes: more than $60,000 was raised in less
than two weeks. Fundraising events were restructured and en-
hanced. Specific grant programs and donors were identified.
( the next funds measurement will come at the end of January).
The Domestic Violence shelter was reopened after being
closed for only a few days instead of long term closure. Within
a week the shelter was almost filled to capacity.
Quotes: “Extension is an incredible resource” “We are now
able to use resources we didn't know about before.”
“Extension provided hands-on training and hands-on materi-
als.” “Extension cheered us on and believe we could do it
( raise the funds and complete other projects ).”
OFRA is headquartered in Ripley County. Their programs
serve all counties listed.
Homeless Veterans and their families
The organization is headquartered in Butler County and has a
retreat and therapy center in Wayne County. They are serving
individuals from all of the counties listed and do not turn any-
one away. Because of need the organization is rapidly expand-
ing and is expected to serve people in most of the SE region.
Extension provided: Funding resources, nonprofit management
resources, funding resource review, marketing strategies and
additional funding partners. We are working on a comprehen-
sive funding and programming strategy that includes building
acquisition. The new building will provide both homes and
jobs. The organization has a strong relationship with the VA
but families of veterans are not included in the government
services provided. As a result of Extension's educational ser-
vices the organization is better able to manage the increase in
the population they serve.
Quotes: ‘Your time has given us a new found purpose and di-
rection. In the non profit world, it can become very discourag-
ing. Through your mentoring, we will be able to see our vision
as an organization come true.”
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9 Continuing Education Programs on
MU Conference Office The MU Conference Office (MUCO) was created in 1963 to provide high-quality, professional, full-service meeting
management for a variety of noncredit educational programs, such as conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia.
Whether a meeting is hosted on the MU campus, elsewhere in Missouri or anywhere in the world, the office's profes-
sional staff helps create the best learning environment for participants. For FY2012, MUCO registered 14,865 Missou-
rians in MU Extension conferences. Participants attended local conferences on Agricultural Lending, Health Care Re-
form, teacher training and advancing renewables, to name a few. Ripley County had 19 registrants in 2012. For more
information, see muconf.missouri.edu.
FRTI MU Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) is charged with providing comprehensive continuing
professional education and training to Missouri’s fire service and emergency response personnel. The institute has a
direct impact on the well-being and protection of Missouri’s 23,600 firefighters and the 5.9 million citizens they serve.
Courses prepare firefighters for medical emergencies, hazardous materials response, and disaster preparedness and mit-
igation, as well as fires. In FY 2012, MU FRTI trained firefighters representing all 114 Missouri counties for a total
enrollment of 17,096 fire and emergency responders equating to more than 217,800 student instructional hours of train-
ing. Ripley County had 53 people enrolled in 2012. For more information, see mufrti.org.
LETI The MU Extension Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI) brings state-of-the-art, certified, professional training
to law enforcement officers as well as continuing professional education to a wide spectrum of other criminal justice
and public safety practitioners. Established in 1948, the institute has been the state’s recognized leader for more than
60 years in providing vital training and education services for Missouri’s 20,000 working officers. LETI is now taking
that expertise to non-traditional areas offering seminars to the general public in personal safety, workplace violence
and citizen response to armed subjects. For more information, see leti.missouri.edu.
MTI The Missouri Training Institute provides continuing education, custom-designed training programs and business con-
sulting services for business and industry, public and nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Training
programs include subjects such as human resource management, supervision, management, leadership, team building,
effective decision making, generational differences and business writing. The institute’s consulting services include
HR, strategic planning, board development and facilitating board retreats. In FY2012, more than 11,900 people from
all 114 counties enrolled in the institute’s 537 programs. Ripley County had 1 person enrolled in 2012. For more in-
formation, see mti.missouri.edu.
MUNO MU Nursing Outreach (MUNO) is committed to providing high-quality, affordable and accessible professional devel-
opment programs for Missouri’s nurses. With the half-life of nursing knowledge being less than five years, coupled
with the complexities of patient care and health care delivery, it is crucial for professional nurses to have the latest,
evidence-based knowledge and skills. MUNO serves a predominantly rural health care audience through face-to-face,
web-based and telecommunication delivery methods. Nurses from 90 (79 percent) of Missouri’s 114 counties and the
City of St. Louis attended continuing education programs in FY2012 sponsored by MU Extension. In FY 2012, 2,697
Missourians participated in a nursing outreach program and another 1,310 nurses were served through co-sponsored
multidisciplinary programs. Participants rate the overall quality of their continuing education experience as 1.3 (4-
point scale with 1 being the highest) and indicate they plan to change their clinical practices based on what they
learned at Nursing Outreach programs. The office received $463,000 in competitive grants and contracts from external
agencies during 2011-2012 and $1,794,000 during the last five years. In FY2012, 115 educational programs were held
in Columbia, and 1,923 individuals from the Central Region benefitted from MU Nursing Outreach educational pro-
grams. One being from Ripley County. See: http://www.nursingoutreach.missouri.edu/.
CME The Office of Continuing Medical Education serves rural primary care physicians with access to education that allows
them to meet requirements for state licensure. Additional programs include specialty medicine as well as health educa-
tion. Distance learning via the Missouri Telehealth Network provides access to weekly grand rounds from various
School of Medicine departments. In FY2012, 21 enrollments in Continuing Medical Education came from the South-
east Region. For more information, see http://medicine.missouri.edu/cme/.
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10 Family and Consumer Science Activities
The Ripley County Youth Coalition continues to meet during the school year to look at issues that can help decrease the teen-
age pregnancy rate in Ripley County. One project the coalition worked on was to develop health fairs at area schools.
A hygiene and self-esteem class was taught in April for 120 students in the sixth grade in Doniphan. This class was requested
by the school nurse and each student received a hygiene kit from the school.
A babysitting workshop was held in July at the Ripley County Health Department with 19 students becoming certified sitters.
Another health fair was held in December at Gatewood and Lone Star with four
topics being presented to students in the 5th – 8th grades in November. This event
included 143 students. Topics presented include: puberty and hygiene, bullying
prevention, alcohol prevention and drug prevention.
The Human Development Specialist also taught puberty and hygiene at the 5th
and 6th grade health fair at Naylor in December. There were 70 students present.
This was one topic along with bullying prevention, alcohol prevention and drug
prevention.
The Naylor Health Fair was organized for 200 students in the 7th – 12th grades.
Topics included for junior high were: prescription drugs/marijuana prevention;
relationships; sex ed/abstinence and cyber safety. High school topics were: rela-
tionships; sex ed/STDs; prescription drugs/marijuana drug prevention; alcohol prevention; and cyber safety.
The Human Development Specialist also presented on STD prevention to the 11th grade classes as a request from the health
instructor.
4-H projects that the Human Development Specialist has worked on with the 4-H Specialist include 4-H Scrapbooking in
Doniphan with 17 students; Timberfest in Doniphan for 153 students; and Billy “Bee” Safe for 100 students from Naylor,
Gatewood, and LoneStar.
In March 2012 one hundred and twenty five (125) attended the Staying Sharp program which was sponsored by the Extension
Center, Health Department, AARP, and local hospital. Following that presentation was the walking series, Walking for Health.
Thirty six (36) were enrolled in the walking series. Phyllis presented the first session on Staying Sharp and Managing Stress to
23 people, the second session had 23 and the third session had 15 in attendance. Fourteen of the people attended all three ses-
sions, seven kept a journal of miles, they recorded 1,004 miles.
The Ripley County FCE Council (Extension Homemakers) continued to grow and is active with 36 members in two clubs.
They support the Naylor Spring Sewing contest, Ripley County Fair, and several other community events. The past State FCE
President is Lynn Maples of the Ponder Club. The human development specialist attended the quarterly council meetings.
Sarah Denkler, Horticulture Specialist, enlisted the Master Gardeners to present the program, “Landscaping in the Shade,” to
the FCE Council. The Currentview club dissolved in 2010 after many years but some of their members continue to be active at
the council level.
The Human Development Specialist obtained 12 judges for the Ripley County Fair 4-H youth and home economics exhibits in
September. The FCE members registered the exhibits and presented the ribbons. The quilt exhibit had increased in the adult
exhibits.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group began November 2008. An educational program was scheduled for each
meeting and a light lunch was provided by two grants. Attendance reached from 3 to 13 grandparents attending each meeting
during 2009. In 2010 the enrollment ranged from 2 to 5 grandparents. Educational programs dealt with several issues such as
homework without tears, legal issues, preparing one-dish meals, and the importance of reading to the grandchildren. The pro-
gram ended in April because of the low attendance. About 6 grandparents from Ripley County attend the monthly meetings
held in Poplar Bluff. About 70 people attended the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference held in Poplar Bluff in
April. Several attending were from Ripley County.
Phyllis Flanigan, Human Development Specialist
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11 Family Nutrition Education Program
Linda Morgan, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist
Jennifer Paes & Janath Swafford, Nutrition Program Assistant
Dietary Quality and Physical Activity
Indicator Percent of respondents reporting
improvement
Think about healthy food choices when
deciding what to feed your family 51%
Use the “Nutrition Facts” label to make
food choices 62%
Consume something within 2 hours of
waking 53%
Consume the equivalent of 3 cups of
milk, yogurt, and cheese each day 50%
Eat more than one kind of vegetable
each day 56%
Eat more than one kind of fruit each
day 59%
Exercise for a total of 30 minutes each
day 51%
University of Missouri Extension (UME) Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP)
reached 4,569 low-income participants with nutrition education in Ripley County during
2012. FNEP provides information on nutrition, food safety, and physical activity for life-
long health and fitness.
Nutrition education for youths provides information in kid-friendly terms and lessons with
hands-on activities. Activities include opportunities for taste-testing healthy foods and prac-
ticing skills that lead to good health. Education for adults includes nutrition, food safety,
physical activity, and food resource management.
New programming in Ripley County was The Crisis Center, Ripley County Food Pantry,
Ripley County Housing, and Kids Country Daycare.
During 2011-2012 year 3,431direct and 1,138 indirect youths and adults were served through schools, community groups
and agencies. 690 students Kindergarten through 5th grade enjoyed Food Power at Doniphan Elementary Schools in Sep-
tember. Nutrition Education was received by 435 students during the summer months through summer school, Kids
Country Daycare, and library programs. These students enjoyed the curriculum Lewis and Clark and Kids in the Kitchen.
The school districts that were reached by the Family Nutrition Program in Ripley County were: Doniphan R-I, Ripley
Co. RIII (Gatewood) Ripley IV (Lonestar), Naylor R-II and Ripley County Headstart. These schools also received nutri-
tion and health information for the teachers and school staff through the Show Me Nutrition Education Display and
handouts. There were 340 youth and adults at the Back to School Fair at Ripley County IV (Lonestar) in July. Doniphan
had their Back to School Fair in July. There were 168 served at the Doniphan and Naylor Libraries during the summer.
The Nutrition Program Assistants judged at the Ripley County Fair each year. There were 36 Adults served at the Sen-
ior Citizen Center and 402 Adults served at Ripley County Health Department. There were
989 contacts served at the Food Pantry by the Nutrition Program Assistant Janath Swafford.
Janath retired after 20 years of service with the University of Missouri Extension. While we
were sad to see Janath leave we had the pleasure to hire Jennifer Paes. We feel we are
blessed to have Jennifer with us and she is doing a wonderful job.
Agencies that were served were Ripley County Food Pantry, Ripley County Health Depart-
ment, Crisis Shelter, Senior Citizen Center, Ripley County Housing, and South Central Mis-
souri Action Agency. Evaluation data collected across the entire state reflects the positive
impacts that occur in every county with FNEP. Within FNEP are two key programs, each
with its own system for evaluating impact: the Family Nutrition Program (FNP) and the Ex-
panded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Food Safety
Food Resource Management
Indicator Percent of respondents
reporting improvement
Let meat and dairy foods
sit out for more than 2
hours 45%
Thaw frozen foods at
room temperature 64%
Indicator
Percent of respondents
reporting improvement
Plan meals ahead of time
61%
Compare prices before
bought food 42%
Shop with a grocery list 46%
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12 Family Nutrition Education Program
Linda Morgan, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist
Jennifer Paes & Janath Swafford, Nutrition Program Assistant
For youths who participated in FNP, results summarized for the state revealed the following positive impacts:
*Evaluation data was collected on students who participated in a variety of curricula from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Adults who participated in FNP also made significant improvements in each area addressed.
Three thousand six hundred thirty-five (3,635) teachers gave us feedback.
54 percent have participated in FNP for three or more years.
99 percent (3,582 teachers) reported one or more changes in students after FNP.
Student changes reported by teachers
Student changes
Percent of teachers who observed each type
of student change
Percent of teachers whose students talked about
this change
More aware of nutrition 90% 86%
Make healthier meal and/or
snack choices 65% 76%
Eat breakfast more often 45% 50%
More willing to try new foods 77% 74%
Improved hand washing 83% 76%
Improved food safety other
than hand washing 37% 39%
Increased physical activity 62% 64%
Teachers’ Changes (self-reported)
Behavioral change Percent of teachers who made
each type of change
Percent of teachers already
practicing the behavior
Percent of teachers who
model or talk about the be-
havior in front of students
More aware of nutrition 51% 48% 89%
Make healthier meal and/or snack
choices 51% 45% 87%
Eat breakfast more often 34% 55% 74%
More willing to try new foods 42% 49% 82%
Improved hand washing 32% 66% 88%
Improved food safety other than
hand washing 35% 61% 68%
Increased physical activity 40% 44% 80%
Make/offer healthier food choices
for students 49% 38%
For adults who participated in EFNEP, results summarized for the state revealed the following:
81% of graduates improved how they managed their food dollars 47% of participants more often planned meals in advance
39% of participants more often compared prices when shopping
48% of participants more often used a list for grocery shopping
33% of participants less often ran out of food before the end of the month
87% of graduates made healthier food choices
43% of participants more often thought about healthy food choices when deciding what to
feed their families
33% of participants more often prepared foods without adding salt
60% of participants more often used the “Nutrition Facts” on food labels to make food choices
32% of participants reported that their children ate breakfast more often
69% of graduates demonstrated acceptable food safety practices
46% of participants more often followed the recommended practice of not thawing foods at room temperature
22% more often followed the recommended practices of not allowing meat and dairy foods to sit out for more than two hours.
97% of graduates made at least one improvement to their diets to more closely align with the USDA Dietary Guidelines
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2012 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INTRODUCTION
University Extension represents the outreach arm of the four University of Missouri System campuses and Lincoln University.
Through us local residents have access to a vast information base to help with decision making and problem solving.
The program highlights on the following pages represent just a portion of the efforts of University Extension and their impact.
Every year thousands of contacts with youth and adults make a difference in their lives.
Many community members volunteer their time in helping staff better meet the needs of local residents. We can not thank
them enough for their dedication.
RIPLEY COUNTY 2012 FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR
The family of Kasey & Jessica Hunt were selected as the Ripley
County Farm Family of the Year for 2012. The Hunts began
farming as a family two years ago, when they purchased their
350 acre farm on Highway 21 north of Doniphan. However,
farming has been a part of their lives since they were children.
Kasey and Jessica along with their two and half year old son
were honored at the Missouri State Fair In Sedalia.
“Farming is all we’ve ever known. Kasey and I both grew up
on farms and we want our kids to grow up the same way we
did” - Jessica Hunt
EXTENSION COUNCIL
The Ripley County Extension Council is an active group of Ripley County residents that
have the responsibility of governing their local Extension programs in the county. This
past year the Council has been active in promoting and planning many of the programs
that were offered in the county. Many of
them also serve on Extension-sponsored
committees and coalitions. They have gained
the leadership skills while serving on the
council, through training and the implemen-
tation of programs. Extension council mem-
bers and Extension staff act as educational
“brokers,” putting the interests and concerns
of local
people together with the resources of the land
grant universities in such a way that people
Extension Council Activities 2012 Election – Re-elected five new members
Extension Council Training – Trained five new Extension Council Members.
Shotgun drawing – (Council Fundraiser) $ 971.00 raised
Ripley County Fair – 3-Gun Drawing (Council Fundraiser) $1,383.69 raised
In October the council did a silent auction at Timberfest which raised $516.00
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University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in
employment or programs.
2012 Ripley County Staff & Budget
Ripley* and Out of County Faculty
Families & Youth Development
*Stephanie Milner 4-H Youth Specialist/
County Program Director Phyllis Flanigan
Human Development Specialist Linda Morgan
Nutrition & Health Education Specialist
*Jennifer Paes
Nutrition Program Assistant
Janath Swafford
Nutrition Program Assistant
Community Resource Development
Celeste Vanderbrugen
Community Development Specialist
Kevin Anderson
Business Development Specialist
Agriculture
Sam Atwell
Agronomy Specialist
Mike Milam
Agronomy Specialist Kendra Graham
Livestock Specialist David Reinbott
Agriculture Business Specialist
Sarah Denkler
Horticulture Agronomy Specialist
Regional Director
Janet Kline
SE Regional Director
Office Support Staff
*Rose Orr Office Manager
Ripley County 100 Courthouse Square Suite #7 Doniphan, MO 63935 Phone: 573-996-2921 Fax: 573-996-4097 E-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web site extension.missouri.edu/ripley
The council, comprised of elected and appointed citizens, is a full partner with
Missouri's land grant universities to deliver research based information that helps
people solve real-world problems and take advantage of opportunities. Council
members work with extension specialists to provide the county educational
programs, manage finances of local extension operations and provide personnel to
carry out extension activities.
Officers:
Warren Bland, Chairperson
Kay Hale, Vice Chairperson
Barb Thompson, Secretary
Larry Casteel, Treasurer
Appointed Members:
Jerry Halley, County Commission
Greg Greenwwod, Farm Bureau
Elected Members:
Warren Bland
Larry Casteel
George Dempsey
Kay Hale
Ken Kane
William McNece
Ed Mobley
Pam Rowland
Barb Thompson
Bill Yarber
2012 Council Budget
2012 Ripley County Extension Council
2012
$22,456.00
$3,295.00
$600.00
$150.00
$35.00
$1,200.00
$27,736.00
2012
$ 20,476.00
$ 550.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 300.00
$ 150.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 360.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 27,736.00
INCOME
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