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2015 Annual Report

Laclede County

University of Missouri Extension

Council Secretary

University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran in

employment or programs.

Phyllisha Weisenborn

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Letter from Council …………………………………………………………...……………… Page 3

Letter from Vice Provost ……………………………………………………………………... Page 4

Impact on Laclede County ……………………………………………………………...…… Pages 5, 6

Extension staff ………………………………………………………………………….………. Page 7

4-H Youth Programs …………………………………………………………………………..…Pages 8, 9

Family Nutrition Educations Programs …………………………………………...…….Page 10,11, 12, 13

Nutrition and Health Education Programs ………………………………………...…. Page 14

Master Gardener Program ……………………………………………………………….….. Page 15

Agriculture Programs ……………………………………………………………………………Page 16,17 Agriculture Business & Family Finance………………………………………………………..Page 18 Community Development & Business Development…………………………………………Page 19

Continuing Education Programs ……………………………………………………………… Page 20 State Fair Farm Family, Leader Honor Roll and Century Farms…………………………...Page 21 Laboratory Testing and Identification, Office information…………………………………….Page 22

Council Members, County Commissioners and Revenue Information …………………… Page 23

Table of Contents

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University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA INSTITUTIONS

LACLEDE COUNTY 186-D N. ADAMS AVE. LEBANON, MO 65536

PHONE: 417-532-7126 FAX: 417-532-4587 EMAIL: lacledeco@missouri.edu

December 2015 Dear County Commissioners and Friends of University of Missouri Extension, Thank you for continuing to make University of Missouri Extension relevant and successful in providing educational programs for citizens of Laclede County. This annual report outlines the success MU Extension has had in Laclede County during 2015. The success of University of Missouri Extension in Laclede County depends upon the dedication and support of members of the County Extension Council. The council assists staff with planning and implementing programs by communicating the interests and concerns of local citizens. Programming efforts require the best efforts of our partnerships in the state to maximize and apply our resources where the greatest impact can be made. We want to extend a thank you to the Laclede County Commission for their continued support of the Laclede County Extension Center. We would also like to thank all of our volunteers, partners and stakeholders who continue to support our efforts in extension. When you support University of Missouri Extension, Laclede County benefits as well as the state of Missouri. Sincerely,

Phyllisha Weisenborn Rober t Smith III Sam Lower Extension Council Secretary Extension Council Chair County Program Director

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December 2015

Dear County Commissioners and Friends of MU Extension:

Each year, University of Missouri Extension carries out the University of Missouri’s land-grant mission — bringing the university’s

knowledge and research to all Missourians. For more than a century, we have been the “front door” to higher education in Missouri

— helping to improve lives and create vibrant, resilient communities.

MU Extension is known as a valued and trusted resource for Missourians, touching the lives of nearly 2.3 million citizens. Our pres-

ence in all 114 Missouri counties, coupled with our network of councils, enables us to listen to the needs of communities, and re-

spond with programming that addresses those needs. From our well-known programs in agriculture,

nutrition and health, 4-H, and small business development, to lesser known continuing education programs for professionals such

as fire and law enforcement training, nursing and medical continuing education and labor education, MU Extension makes a differ-

ence with programs that are in demand. The following are examples of program impact.

MU Extension’s Business Development Program helps Missouri entrepreneurs succeed in private enterprise and promotes statewide economic growth. In the past fiscal year, this program helped businesses increase sales by more than $157 million, secure loans and equity of nearly $100 million, create 1,832 jobs, and retain an additional 1,436 jobs. The pro-

gram also helped to launch 213 new businesses in our state.

Alianza, a joint initiative of MU Extension and the Institute for Human Development at the University of Missouri – Kansas City,

provides intercultural training to the growing segment of Latino farmers, and pairs them with the knowledge and services

they need to help Missouri meet its agricultural needs.

4-H Youth Futures: College Within Reach, is designed to help high school youths who are not encouraged to attend college

realize the benefits of a college degree. Studies show that an individual’s lifetime earning potential increases by an aver-

age of $2.3 million with a bachelor’s degree. This program makes a difference for many young people.

Strengthening communities through art, innovation and creativity is the focus of MU Extension’s Community Arts Program.

The program’s 2015 St. Louis Storytelling Festival, which brought curriculum to life for 12,000 local school children,

shows how extension adds value to communities through engagement with MU.

These examples are a small representation of the many ways MU Extension works to enrich lives, businesses and communities to

strengthen Missouri. I encourage you to read the attached annual report to view the impact made in your county. On behalf of MU

Extension, thank you for your support and partnership with us to better serve your community.

Sincerely,

Thomas A. Henderson

Interim Vice Provost and Director

VICE PROVOST’S OFFICE

108 Whitten Hall Columbia, MO 65211

PHONE: (573) 882-7477 FAX: (573) 882-1955

University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating

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Office of University Relations

309 University Hall • Columbia, MO 65211 • 573-882-2726 www.umsystem.edu/ums/ur/

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Universi ty of Missouri System CO L UM B I A | K ANS AS CI T Y | RO L L A | S T . L O UI S

Impact on Laclede County, Missouri The County at a Glance

Population: 35,667

UM Students: 91

UM Alumni: 408

UM Employees: 22

UM Salary & Retirement Income: $660,971

UM State Tax Revenue: $22,850

UM Federal Tax Revenue: $106,987

UM Students from the County in

2014

91 students

51 - MU

6 - UMKC

33 - Missouri S&T

1 - UMSL

76 - Undergraduates

15 - Graduates

81 - Full-time students

10 - Part-time students

UM Employees and Retirees

Residing in the County in 2014

22 people employed by UM

15 - MU

1 - UMKC

3 - Missouri S&T

2 - UM Health Care

1 - UM System

7 UM Retirees and Beneficiaries

UM Alumni Residing in the

County in 2014

408 alumni

297 - MU

33 - UMKC

60 - Missouri S&T

18 - UMSL

189 Selected School Alumni

12 - Medicine

16 - Nursing

12 - Health Professions

8 - Dentistry

2 - Pharmacy

2 - Optometry

10 - Veterinary Medicine

43 - Agriculture

57 - Engineering

27 - Law

UM Alumni Teaching K-12 in the

County in 2014

23 teachers

6% of all county teachers

2 principals and administrators

10% of all county principals and

administrators

UM Services Received in the

County in 2014

697 patients seen at UM Health

Care, with $389,507 of

uncompensated care.

1 patient seen at the UMKC School

of Dentistry with an average of

$123 per patient in uncompensated

care.

38,688 contacts with MU

Extension through MU Extension

events held in district counties.

2015

UM Footprint in the County Laclede County MU Extension Center

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Office of University Relations

309 University Hall • Columbia, MO 65211 • 573-882-2726 www.umsystem.edu/ums/ur/

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Universi ty of Missouri System CO L UM B I A | K ANS AS CI T Y | RO L L A | S T . L O UI S

Impact on Laclede County, Missouri

UM Research Expenditures Funded by Federal and

Private Sources

Between FY2008 and FY2013, UM brought in more

than $1.1 billion in federal and private research funds.

Economic Development Highlights

With $3.2 billion in total revenues in 2014, UM would

have been the 16th

largest publicly held Missouri-

headquartered company in the state in 2013.

With almost 32,000 employees in the state, UM was

Missouri’s 2nd

largest employer in 2013.

In 2012, UM’s $165.2 million in federal research

expenditures represented 94.3% of these expenditures at

Missouri public universities.

In 2014, UM’s $31.0 million in National Science

Foundation (NSF) awards represented 91% of all NSF

awards made to Missouri public universities.

UM earned $10.8 million in licensing income in 2014.

UM received 176 new invention disclosures in 2014.

4 startups were created around UM technologies in 2014.

UM was issued 53 U.S. patents and filed 83 new U.S.

patent applications in 2014.

Electronic Services to the State in 2014

The Missouri Research & Education Network

(MOREnet) provided internet connectivity and

technical services to members that include:

61 higher education institutions with more than

238,000 students.

517 K-12 schools serving more than 846,000

students.

132 public libraries connecting 335 library buildings

that serve 5.3 million Missourians.

Serving the State Office of Administration, several

municipalities and various other eligible

organizations.

MOREnet returned over $15 million in

telecommunications expenditures to companies doing

business in Missouri.

Financial Aid Provided to UM Students in 2014

$888.2 million provided to 58,553 total students

$444.9 million (28,087 students) - MU

$202.2 million (11,887 students) - UMKC

$102.2 million (6,819 students) - Missouri S&T

$138.9 million (11,740 students) - UMSL

Impact on Education

UM enrolled 44.8% of first-time undergraduates

attending four-year public institutions in 2013.

UM awarded 50.4% of the 1,210 doctoral degrees

earned in Missouri in 2012.

UM awarded 41.8% of the 1,890 first professional

degrees earned in Missouri in 2012.

UM awarded 53.6% of the 30,793 bachelor’s or higher

degrees awarded by Missouri’s four-year public

institutions in 2012.

Supporting the University of Missouri is an investment in the future of Missouri.

The university advances Missouri citizens and communities through its mission of teaching, research,

public service, and economic development across our four campuses and University of Missouri

Extension.

Prepared in December 2014, based on the best available data.

Data Sources include: Missouri Office of Administration • UM IRP • Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (OSEDA) • Center for

Applied Research and Environmental Systems (CARES) • MU • UMKC • Missouri S&T • UMSL • UM System • UM Health Care • MU

Extension • US Census Bureau • US Dept of Health and Human Services • National Science Foundation

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LACLEDE COUNTY

FACULTY AND STAFF

ADDITIONAL FACULTY AND

STAFF SERVING LACLEDE COUNTY

LACLEDE COUNTY

FACULTY AND STAFF

PATRICIA BARRETT Ag Business Specialist MELISSA BESS Nutrition and Health Specialist CHARLES ELLIS Associate Extension Professional Natural Resource Engineer WILLIAM HALLERAN Agronomy Specialist KAY LEWIS Afterschool Regional Educator ANDREW MCCORKILL Livestock Specialist JACQUELINE RASMUSSEN Business Development Specialist MARY SEBADE Nutrition and Health Education Specialist RENETTE WARDLOW Human Development Specialist PEGGY DIVINE West Central Region Administrative Associate

SAM LOWER 4-H Youth Development Specialist and County Program Director

PAT CURRY Community Development Specialist

TERESA BELL Nutrition Program Associate

REBECCA MORGAN Nutrition Program Associate

KIM LAMBETH Office Support Staff

WEST CENTRAL REGION

DIRECTOR

WAYNE PREWITT Regional Director

JONETTA SHAVER Office Manager

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Number of Laclede County

Residents Served

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work to Make Laclede County and Missouri

Better?

Total Hours of Collective Workshop

Participation in 2015

198 youth ages

5 to 18.

One of every five

Missourians

between the ages

of 5 and 18 partic-

ipated in a MU

Extension 4-H

Youth Develop-

ment program in

2015.

101 screened

volunteers

Nine county 4-H

clubs offered long-

term educational

experiences in

which members

learn life skills such

as decision making,

public speaking and

working with others.

Members learn by

doing under the

guidance of adult

volunteers.

County-wide project

leaders led twenty-

two county-wide

projects in 2015.

Club leaders and

club volunteers and

parents led projects

in over 50 areas.

Community service

is a large part of

each clubs experi-

ences. Over 500

community service

hours were logged

by members in

2015.

Laclede County 4-H focuses on leaning by doing through experi-ential learning. This learning better prepares youth for jobs critical for economic recovery. Youth are given the opportunity to put this learning into action through opportunities in leadership, citizen-ship, teamwork, community service and other life skills. Life skills are defined in a variety of ways. 4-H, in recent years, has given special at-tention to youth inter-est, attitudes and engagement in science, engineering and computer technology. Active 4-H members spend almost ten times more of their out-of-school time engaged in science-based activities than their non-4-H peers. Project work builds important life skills.

In a longitudinal study conducted by the Institute for Positive Youth Development at Tufts University, the report found that 4-H partici-pants had better grades, were more behaviorally and emotionally engaged with school, and were more likely to see themselves going to college. County 4-H clubs offer long-term educational experiences in which members learn life skills such as decision making, public speaking, citizenship and working with others. Members learn by doing under the guidance of adult volun-teers. Volunteers create, support and are part of the 4-H community. Missouri 4-H volunteers contribute on average 100 hours per year. Valuing their time at $21.30 per hours, based on average Missouri incomes, the contribution of Laclede County 4-H volunteers was worth more than $150,000 in 2015! More importantly, these adults serve as mentors for our youth helping them transition into health adulthood, priceless. Studies show the youth in programs like 4-H are 70% more likely to attend college and increase their earning potential $2.01 million dollars over their lifetime. This would create $14 billion of additional earning potential for Missouri youth involved in 4-H.

6,300 hours

4-H YOUTH PROGRAMS Sam Lower, 4-H Youth Development Program Specialist

4-H Shooting Sports Project Members must take a

“Safety” class before being allowed to participate in

hands on ‘shooting’ activities. Pictured are members who

attended their training class.

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What Action Did They Take?

National Events Attended: Citizenship Washington Focus-2 National 4-H Congress-1 State Events Attended: Teen Conference-1 Livestock Judging Contest-8 Horse Judging Contest-8 Missouri State Fair –26 Missouri 4-H Equine Tour-1 State Fair Horse Show-3 FilmFest-2 Legislative Day-6 State 4-H Congress-1 Wildlife Habitat Contest-1 Local and Regional Events Attended: 4-H Camp-8 Ozark Empire Fair-31 Dairy Camp-3 Achievement-Day 32 County Fair Participants-115 “Run for the Clover” 5K-64 Shooting Sports Events-40 Livestock Events -60 Horse Camp-30 Pampered Pet Contest-43 Mid-Mo Horse Circuit-17 Missouri 4-H Food Quality

Assurance-45 Robotics Camp-18 Regional Horse Bowl-8

Livestock Showmanship Clinic 4-H members participated in a County-wide workshop to learn more about animals they own.

4-H YOUTH PROGRAMS

Legislative Day 4-Hers, Hailey Anthony, Julia Miiller, Rose Frederick and

Mikalyn Anthony, attended Legis-lative Day on Feb. 25th

with Laclede County Extension and 4-H Council Members.

Robotics Camp Youth experienced STEM learning during multiple sessions of hands-on confidence and team building

at the camp.

Citizenship Washington Focus Victoria Janacek, Country Kids Matt Lambeth, Friendship 4-H Visit with U.S. Representative

Vicki Hartzler In Washington D.C.

National 4-H Congress

Victoria Janacek, Country Kids was one of 20 4-H members who

represented Missouri

West Central Regional Energizer

Sam Lower, 4-H Specialist visits with regional members during

skill building activities.

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FAMILY NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS Teresa Bell, Nutrition Program Associate Rebecca Morgan, Nutrition Program Associate

University of Missouri Extension’s Family Nutrition Program (FNP) provided SNAP-Ed nutrition education to 12,101 low-income participants in Laclede County during 2015. FNP is one of MU Extension’s Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP), and teaches information on nutrition, food safety, and physical activity for lifelong health and fit-ness. Nutrition education for youth provides information in kid-friendly terms and lessons with hands-on activities. Activities include opportunities for taste-testing healthy foods and practicing skills that lead to good health. Education for adults includes nutrition, food safety, physical activity, and food resource management. During 2015, 5,268 youth and 6,833 adults were served through schools, community groups and agencies. The fol-lowing is a list of the locations where participants were served: Schools: Lebanon Head Start Lebanon Boswell Elementary Lebanon Esther Elementary Lebanon Maplecrest Elementary Lebanon Hillcrest Accelerated Lebanon Joel E Barber Elementary Lebanon Junior High School Conway Ezard Elementary Gasconade C-4 Elementary Agencies: Laclede County MU Extension Center Laclede Family YMCA Lebanon Housing Authority First United Methodist Church Conway Senior Center Community Baptist Church COPE Crosslines Laclede County Health Department Laclede Industries Lebanon Hughes Senior Center L-LIFE LEEP LINK Stoutland Senior Center

Nutrition Associate Teresa Bell

plays “Fruit Bingo” with students during summer

programming.

At Left: Becky Morgan working with homeschool families discussing work

and challenges faced while growing your own food.

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Evaluation data collected across the entire state reflects the positive impacts that oc-cur in every county. For youth who participated in FNP, results summarized for the state revealed the following positive impacts:

Two thousand, eight hundred twenty-six (2,826) teachers gave us feedback. 51 percent have participated in FNP for three or more years. 99 percent (2,790 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 stu-dents talked about this change

More aware of nutri-tion

92% 90%

Make healthier meal and/or snack choices

68% 80%

Eat breakfast more often

49% 53%

More willing to try new foods

83% 82%

Improved hand washing

83% 79%

Improved food safety other than hand wash-

ing 40% 44%

Increased physical ac-tivity 62% 68%

Teachers’ Changes (self-reported)

Behavioral change Percent of teachers who made each type of change

Percent of teachers al-ready practic-ing the behav-ior

Percent of teachers who model or talk about the be-havior in front of students

More aware of nutri-tion

52% 47% 95%

Make healthier meal and/or snack choic-es

51% 45% 94%

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*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 ad-dressed. Dietary Quality and Physical Activity

Food Safety

Eat breakfast more often

35% 55% 82%

More willing to try new foods

43% 51% 90%

Improved hand washing

32% 66% 94%

Improved food safe-ty other than hand washing

34% 61% 76%

Increased physical activity

40% 45% 88%

Make/offer healthier food choices for stu-dents

49% 39%

Indicator Percent of respondents reporting im-

provement Think about healthy food choices when deciding what to feed your family 56% Use the “Nutrition Facts” label to make food choices 67% Consume something within 2 hours of waking 56% Consume the equivalent of 3 cups of milk, yogurt, and cheese each day 55% Eat more than one kind of vegeta-ble each day 56% Eat more than one kind of fruit each day 57% Exercise for a total of 30 minutes each day 53%

Indicator Percent of respondents reporting im-

provement Let meat and dairy foods sit out for more than 2 hours 47% Thaw frozen foods at room temper-ature 62%

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Food Resource Management

In addition to the numbers, local success stories demonstrate program impact: I had a gardening success with Boswell Elementary TAG students. They mixed soil and organic matter and filled their tubs. They studied about seeds, planted their gardens, made plans for future garden plants, and maintained their tubs from April through mid-May 2015. They were able to have a huge taste test--made a big salad with all their produce. They were, also, able to taste collard greens. Plans are made for this year's TAG 4th graders to increase the garden size by adding more tubs and a raised bed. Last year's group start-ed a strawberry patch which they hope to add to this year. This is a wonderful curriculum for "hands on" science. I am very proud of all my gardening students they were very successful gardeners and will have this wonderful ability to grow things the rest of their life. Rebecca Morgan, Laclede County Nutrition Pro-gram Associate After making fruit and yogurt parfaits for taste testing, I ask the students how many of you learned you liked something you didn't know you liked. Two thirds of the class usually raised their hands. We discussed the importance of tasting foods over and over again and trying them with other foods. Several of the students were planning on making them at home with their family. One student came up after class and said, "I don't like blueberries or bananas but I like that!" She learned she did like blueberries and bananas when they were eaten with vanilla yogurt and graham crackers. I had another student inform me he had never eaten bananas. He said, "They are pretty good!" Teresa Bell, Laclede County Nutrition Program Associate In summary, it has been a successful year in Laclede County for FNP.

Indicator Percent of respondents reporting

improvement Plan meals ahead of time 60% Compare prices before bought food 46% Shop with a grocery list 50%

Pictured is Mrs. Rowlett's TAG class with the to-matoes grown in their garden under the guidance of MU Extension Nutrition Program Associate Mrs. Morgan. The class then prepared the toma-toes and made healthy salsa. Samples were giv-en to the school principal, NPA Becky Morgan and to Laclede County Extension Council mem-bers.

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Program, Workshop, or Number of Learners

What Did They Learn? What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work to Make Laclede County and

Missouri Better?

Building Better Childcare-Eating Well and Childhood Obesity Number of learners: 2

Food Preservation-

Water Bath Canning

Number of learners: 12

Participants received an

overview of nutrition

with a focus on the Eat

Smart Guidelines for

Child Care. Information

ishould help childcare

staff motivate children

to eat better and to

make better food choic-

es for themselves. This

worshop discussed the

problem of childhood

obesity and child care's

role in prevention.

Learned up to date and

safe food preservation

techniques using a wa-

ter bath method of can-

ning. They also learned

how to preserve foods

so they will be of higher

quality when served.

Childcare providers were made awared that their responsibilities could/should involve giving choices of healthier foods as outlined in the Eat Smart Guidelines for Child-care. Participants also learned statisitics and over-view of childhood obesity in the U.S. Participants did hands-on learning so they will prac-tice safe canning at home. Preserving foods have methods that will sustain a higher quality for the fin-ished product.

Making care givers more aware of mistakes and success can drastically reduce the poor food choices and thus help prevent health and obesity issues as a child and deter adult obesity. Citizens will be confident in pre-serving their own fruits and veg-etables. Guidesheets will be used to insure their safe practic-es and people will understand that the way “grandma did it’ may be unsafe today.

NUTRITION AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS Melissa Bess, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist

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Number of Laclede County

Residents Served

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work to Make Laclede County and

Missouri Better?

Total Hours of Collective Workshop

Participation in 2015

15 Laclede

Area Master

Gardeners

Master Gardeners

continually learn

about new plant

varieties, landscap-

ing methods,

insects and diseas-

es and their

control, integrated

pest management,

lawn care,

pruning, among

many other areas

of horticulture.

Laclede Area Master Gardeners maintains the Ploger - Moneymaker House, which is operated by the Laclede County Historical Society. Master Gardeners assist with the Laclede County Fair, teach garden-ing classes, teach 4-H youth about gardening, promote extension program-ming among many educational activi-ties.

When you support MU Extension’s Master Gardener program public awareness of unbiased, research based gardening information is prompt-ed and increased. The Laclede Area Master Gardeners assist in the communi-ty through beautification projects, by helping to disseminate research based information and assisting with various other horticulture projects.

Master Garden-

ers volunteered

689 service

hours, which

have a value

$14,675.70 using

the 2014 value of

$21.30 per hour

from the

Independent

Sector Policy

Organization.

MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM

Master Gardeners assisting with fair exhibits at the Laclede County Fair.

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Number of Laclede County

Residents Served

What Did They Learn? What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work to Make Laclede County and Missouri

Better?

Total Hours of Collective Workshop

Participation in 2015

Private Pesticide

Applicators Training

12 Producers

Pasture Renovation

and Weed Control /

Alternative Forages

for Beef Cattle

8 Producers

Ag Ed. Conference

35 Producers

Pest identification and

economic thresholds and

injury levels.

Principles of biological

control and methods of non

-chemical pest manage-

ment. Importance of and

information provided by

label. Selection and use

of protective clothing and

safety equipment. Proper

handling of various classes

of chemicals. Considera-

tion for environmental

impacts.

Strategies to best deter-mine the value of their forages, the variation in quality of forages and how best to

manage these forages,

while maintaining produc-

tivity, maximizing nutrient

utilization, minimizing soil

and nutrient losses, and

other negative impacts on

the environment.

Services available to farmers were addressed in this workshop by NRCS, Extension, FSA,

and Soil & Water District.

Participants met the legal requirements to obtain or renew their private pesticide applicators license. This will enable them to purchase restricted use chemicals to control pests in their farming operation. They also obtained updated information on new pesticides and their use to control current and emerging pests. By understanding the research based infor-mation and through good production prac-tices our customers are able to know why they need to be good stewards of their land and resources. By understanding agriculture issues producers are current-ly facing, from weeds and forages to beef genetics and legisla-tion.

By providing educa-tional and financial opportunities to our clients, their opera-tions may become

more profitable .

The proper and judicious use of all pesticides not only protects the environment it also will help to protect the pesticide technol-ogy to prevent resistance build up in the pest population. Utilizing pesticides judiciously will minimize pesticide use to provide control at a more economic level and in a timelier manner.

By maintaining or improving

soil health and water quality

through better distribution of

nutrients on our forage and

beef cattle operations, we

ensure future generations will

have safe and plentiful natural

resources.

When you support beef and forage production for the cli-ents in our area, participants learn high quality unbiased research based production strategies which result in in-creased success for produc-ers in reaching their produc-

tion and financial goals.

Producers contact us looking for answers to questions spe-cific to their operation. By taking a total quality manage-ment approach we can help producers get the resources they need to improve their

bottom line.

36 hours

24 hours

105 hours

Agriculture Terry Halleran, Agronomy Specialist

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Number of Laclede County

Residents Served

What Did They Learn? What Action Did They Take?

How Does This Work to Make Laclede County and Missouri

Better?

Total Hours of Collective Workshop

Participation in 2015

“Building It From the

Ground Up”

15 participants

Silage Producers

Short Course

16 participants

Strategies to optimize production and cut costs on their operations allow-ing them to improve on their profit margins throughout the year. Strategies to best deter-mine the value of their enterprise, the variation in quality of that farming op-eration and how best to

manage it while maintain-

ing productivity, maximiz-

ing utilization, minimizing

soil and nutrient losses,

and other negative im-

pacts on the environment

and the investment.

Research based guide-

lines for harvesting and

options for storing silage/

baleage crops.

Information and philoso-

phies of successful farm-

ers who have experience

in custom and private

silage/baleage farming.

By understanding the research based infor-mation and through good production prac-tices our producers are better able to un-derstand why they as producers themselves need to be good stew-ards of their land and resources. By understanding agri-cultural issues produc-ers and growers are currently facing, from weeds and forages to beef genetics and leg-islation.

By informing and

providing research

based solutions to our

clients needs their

operations may be-

come more profitable

as they adapt in an

ever-changing society.

Made plans for next

season crops and

baleage options. Re-

searched the many

considerations to be

specific to their situa-

tion. Used University

of Missouri Extension

as a resource for

questions.

This program is designed to

address the needs of land own-ers looking to improve on their property as well as their outputs and profitability over the long run of the operation. Realizing fi-nances may be limited and/or restricted we will be working with those individuals trying to make sound economic decisions about their operations. Targeting both new and old land owners/operators looking to run up to 25-75 cows, 50-100 stock-ers, 25-75 breeding goats and/or sheep, or a small registered live-stock operation on farms less than 150-250 acres operated as a part time and/or hobby farm. This would not be their sole source of income, but a part time occupation. This is not about making a living on the farm, but about living on the farm, raising children on the farm, and having the rural way of life. The farm needs to pay for itself and mak-

ing a profit is a bonus.

Helps local farmers minimize costly mistakes during the cow feeding and farm management

process.

225 hours

96 hours

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AGRICULTURE BUSINESS

Program, Work-

shop, Number of

Learners

What Did They

Learn?

What Action Did

They Take?

How Does This Work to Make

Laclede County and Missouri

Better?

Ag Lenders work-

shop,

20 participants

Farm Bill

meetings,

(Camden/Laclede

Agriculture outlook,

Farm Bill changes,

livestock share agree-

ments, current land

prices and land rents.

Farm Bill education

and program

knowledge. In addi-

tion, a decision tool

was developed by MU

Extension to provide

producers with infor-

mation to decide how

the Farm Bill best will

work for them.

Ag Lenders used the infor-

mation to improve ser-

vices and lending opportu-

nities for clients

Contacted MU Extension

to help use the Decision

tool, attended information-

al meetings and asked

questions, and made in-

formed decisions about

Farm Bill programs.

Local Ag Lenders learned about land, live-

stock share leases, and crop price fore-

casts, forage crop insurance, livestock risk

protection insurance, and the 2014 Farm

Bill. Missouri and our county producers will

use this information to make better deci-

sions and improve their profit margins and

income.

Missouri producers will make informed de-

cisions and make good use of the Farm Bill

provisions. This helps stabilize ad improve

farm income

Patricia Barrett, Agricultural Business Specialist

Program, Work-

shop, Number

of Learners

What Did They Learn? What Action Did

They Take?

How Does This Work to Make

Laclede County and Missouri

Better?

Who Gets

Grandma’s Yellow

Pie Plate?

7 participants

Financial

Counseling

3 participants

Dividing non-titled personal

property on an equal basis is

sometimes difficult. Handling

conversations about sensitive

issues, handling conflict, and

distribution options.

Complete a financial assess-

ment of income, expenses, and

debt; as well as keeping track

of spending down to the penny

during their required counseling

sessions.

Be responsible for

starting the conversa-

tion, talk about sensi-

tive issues, define what

is fair for their family,

and identify distribution

options

Individuals identify

financial goals, track

household spending on

a specific tool, and

make a monthly ap-

pointment.

Learners in GYPP sessions reduce or

avoid conflict within families over distri-

bution of non-titled estate property,

which leads to prevention of families

being fractured for generations, which

benefits other community members by

easing stress on overburdened probate

courts.

Individuals participating in financial

counseling communicate more effec-

tively with family and professionals

about finances, which leads to reduced

family conflict and better success reach-

ing financial goals, which benefits our

community by well-informed consumer

spending, which makes economic activi-

ty more sustainable.

Rebecca J. Travnichek, Ph.D, AFC, Family Financial Educator

FAMILY FINANCES

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Program, Workshop, Number of Learners

What Did They Learn?

What Action Did They

Take?

How Does This Work to Make Laclede County and

Missouri Better?

For the 17 counties that comprise the West Central Region, MU Extension Busi-ness Development Program counselors provided start-up and management counsel-ing, training and other assis-tance to 2,905 individuals and companies. Individuals received assis-tance in topics ranging from: Starting A Business Business & Strategic

Planning Marketing Management Doing Business with the

Government Understanding Finan-

cial Statements, and international Trade

Why Export? Where’s Your Export

Market? Making An International

Sale

COMMUNITY/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Pat Curry, Community Development Specialist Jackie Rasmussen, Business Development specialist

Businesses participat-ing in counseling or training sessions learned: Effective tips and

techniques to suc-cessfully start or manage their busi-nesses

Additional resources and business assis-tance services that exist that can be accesses to sup-port business devel-opment & growth – such as the Mis-souri Small Busi-ness & Technology Development Cen-ters, Missouri Pro-curement Technical Assistance Centers, Missouri Career Options Project and the Missouri Envi-ronmental Program

As a result of assis-tance provided by the MU Extension Busi-ness Development program businesses in the WC Region in FY2015 generated the following economic impact:

Started 19 new businesses

Created 217 new jobs

Generated sales increases of $6,800,513

Received govern-ment contract awards of $13,239,564

Secured new investment (loans or owner equity) of $2,579,875

Acquired Assets worth $1,075,750

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 busi-

nesses in Missouri. Nearly 98

percent of all businesses with em-

ployees are categorized as small

businesses. In assisting the own-

ers and managers of those busi-

nesses, MU Extension contributes

to the county’s economic develop-

ment through growth in jobs, sales,

innovation, technology develop-

ment and commercialization.

Across the state of Missouri, the total impact for all businesses as-sisted by the MO Business Devel-

opment Program was:

267 new businesses

2,057 new jobs

1,590 jobs retained

$174,934,851 in increased

sales

$438,777,708 in government

contracts

$110,460,065 in loans and

investments in business

$23,145,950 in SBIR/STTR, Research or Phase III pro-

posals

3,572 clients/companies re-ceiving at total of 26,541

hours of business counseling

13,980 business training/

conference attendees

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The Missouri Training Institute (MTI) provides continu-

ing education programs in business, custom-designed train-ing programs, and business consulting services for business and industry, public and nonprofit organizations, and educa-tional institutions. Training programs cover human resource management, supervision, management, leadership, team building, effective decision-making, dealing with generational differences and business writing. The institute’s consulting services cover human resources, strategic planning, board development and board retreats. In FY 2015, 10,249 people from all 114 Missouri counties enrolled in the institute’s 510 programs. For more information, visit mti.missouri.edu. La-clede County had seven participants

The MU Conference Office (MUCO) provides high-

quality, professional, full-service meeting management for a variety of noncredit educational programs, such as confer-ences, workshops, seminars and symposia. Whether a meet-ing is hosted on campus, in out-state Missouri or anywhere in the world, the office’s professional staff provides assis-tance to create the best learning environment for partici-pants. In FY2015, the conference office registered 14,219 Missourians for MU Extension conferences. Participants at-tended conferences for teacher education in math, science and writing; agricultural lending; plant science; and thera-peutic recreation. For more information, visit mu-conf.missouri.edu. Laclede County had seventy three county residents who participated. The Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) CME/PLL serves both MU Extension and the MU School of Medicine by educating physicians and other health care pro-viders to improve the standard of care across the state of Missouri. In FY 2015, CME/PLL offered 1,678 noncredit pro-grams, courses and activities with 23,452 participants. Visit medicine.missouri.edu/cme/about.html for more information. Laclede County had four medical professionals that participated.

MU Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI) is charged with providing comprehensive continuing

professional education and training to Missouri’s fire-service and emergency response personnel. The institute has a di-rect effect on the well-being and protection of Missouri’s 29,000 firefighters and the 6 million citizens they serve. In addition to preparing them to fight fires, courses prepare firefighters for medical emergencies, hazardous materials response and disaster preparedness and mitigation. In FY 2015, FRTI trained firefighters representing all of Missouri’s 114 counties for a total enrollment of 13,005 fire and emer-gency responders equating to 152,585 hours of training. In FY 2015, MU FRTI served 1,090 fire departments, or-ganizations and agencies. For more information, see mu-frti.org. Laclede County had nine-teen fire and emergency responders who participat-ed in these trainings.

The MU Extension Law Enforcement Training Insti-tute (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. The institute has for more than 60 years been the state’s leader in providing vital training and education services for Missouri’s 20,000 in-service personnel and 3,000 police recruits annually. Work-ing with national, state and local agencies from 37 states, LETI provided basic and advanced cruelty investigations training. LETI also presented a variety of topics to extension personnel and the general public, includ-ing five personal safe-ty presentations to municipal employees. Laclede County had four law enforcement officers who took part in this continu-ing education opportunity.

CONTINUING EDUCATION Information provided by the University of Missouri

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2015

Missouri Century Farm Families

The Phillip & Michelle DeVasure Family Farm Established April 29th, 1872

The William & Doris DeVasure Family Farm Established 1912

The Robert & Wanda Hendrix Family Farm Established 1907

The William & Mary Kay McClure Family Farm Established June 23rd, 1914

LACLEDE COUNTY EXTENSION—2015 LOCAL IMPACT

Betty Wrinkle & Sarah Dubose

Leaders Honor Roll

Each year two individuals are selected in recognition of their contribution of time and service to the county extension program.

These individuals are listed on a permanent Honor Roll maintained by the county extension

office and the University of Missouri.

Johnson family chosen as Laclede County State Fair Farm Family: pictured are: back row-Destiny Reed, 2015 State Fair Queen; Darryl Chatman, Deputy Director Missouri State Fair; Dr. Tom Henderson, Interim Director University of Missouri Extension; Dr. Jack Magruder, State Fair Commission;

Lowell Mohler, State Fair Commission; Barbara Hayden, State Fair Commission Front row are Sara, Ella, Grace and Justin Johnson

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LACLEDE COUNTY EXTENSION—2015 LOCAL IMPACT

Pictured are some examples of questions asked about plant diseases and identifica-tion. Insect identity and con-trol options are also a service provided by MU Extension with the help of our profes-sional agronomist, horticultur-ist and entomologists.

Soil Testing– MU Extension Laclede County assisted customers with 142 agricultural and horticultural soil tests in 2015. Soil testing is a measure of nutrients needed for success in the growing process. Forage Testing— MU Extension Laclede County assisted 17 cus-tomers with forage samples to be tested for quality or concerns dur-ing 2015. Proper nutrition for farm animals is an important factor in the success of all farming operations.

Contact information:

417-532-7126

Fax: 417-532-4587

lacledeco@missouri.edu 186-D N. Adams Avenue Lebanon, Mo.

State, Federal and County Funding for Extension

University Extension programs in Laclede County are funded by county, state and federal appropriations. Local funding for

support of the County Extension Center is provided by the Laclede County Commission. They provide office space,

funds for office expenses, clerical salary and travel expenses of extension specialists who conduct educational programs

within the county.

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LACLEDE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LACLEDE COUNTY

EXTENSION COUNCIL

Danny Rhoades, Presiding

Jack Glendenning, Western District

Joe Pickering, Eastern District

Income

0210 · County Appropriations 43,899.96

43,899.96

43,899.96

Expenses

2700 · Persnnl Serv - Salaries & Wag 22,946.85

2800 · Payroll Expenses 7,529.36

3100 · Travel 3,921.64

3600 · Postage 7.48

3700 · Telephone Serv - Local 1,336.86

3705 · Cell Phone Expenses 400.00

3900 · Advertising 275.80

4400 · Rent/Lease Equipment 1,640.68

4800 · Reproduction/Copy Services 1,931.68

5001 · Donations 0.00

5100 · Supplies/Services 3,437.21

5200 · Marketing Items 511.54

5700 · Membership Dues 100.00

6400 · Other Contract Services 300.00

6800 · Insurance 430.00

7000 · Miscellaneous 122.00

7005 · Farm Family Fair Admission Exp. 100.00

7210 · Ag in Focus Newsletter 51.72

7250 · Subscriptions 129.70

7700 · Furniture/Equipment 0.00

8550 · 4-H Project Assistance Funds 1,411.00

46,583.52

-2,683.56

ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS Riki Allison

Steve Cushing Sarah DuBose Craig Evans Ronna Ford

Sandi Hoffman Tammy James Justin Johnson

Tyler Kay Darrell Pollock Keith Ruether

Robert Smith III Joseph Stratton

Vicki Teeter

APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBERS Shawn Wears-4-H Youth Glenn RaefFarm Bureau

Phyllisha Weisenborn-MFA Danny Rhoades-County Commissioner

Jeanni Wilson-Master Gardener Elada Wears-4-H Council

LACLEDE COUNTY

EXTENSION COUNCIL Financial Report 2015