april 2014

“Reaching Out Report” the Greene County Extension Newsletter

2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807

Email: [email protected] * Tel: (417) 881-8909

April 2014 * Vol. 6, Issue 4

Upcoming events …

page 2

Council letter …

page 3

David Burton …

page 4

Agriculture …

page 5

Patrick Byers …

pages 6-7

Master Naturalists …

page 7

Master Gardeners …

pages 8-9

4-H Report …

page 10

Pam Duitsman…

page 11

Nutrition program…

Pages 12-13

Jeff Barber …

page 14

2014 Friends list …

page 15

Sponsors & Partners

page 16

University of Missouri Extension provides equal opportunity to all participants in extension programs and activities, and for all

employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on

the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Online Event Calendar The most up-to-date list of re-

ported upcoming MU Extension

programs in Greene County is

available online at

extension.missouri.edu/greene

Calendar is visible on right

side of page.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Debate of

Candidates

for

Presiding

Commissioner April 29, 2014

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Executive Conference Center

910 W Battlefield Rd, Springfield

Hosted and funded by members of the

Greene County Extension Council

Moderated by Extension Council member Matthew Simpson

Event program available online

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

Bob Cirtin

(Republican) Steve Helms

(Republican) Jerry Fenstermaker

(Republican)

Donna

Bergen

(Democrat)

Benjamin

Brixey

(Liberterian)

http://extension.missouri.edu/greene

Selected Upcoming Extension Events in Greene County

Business Development Classes Regular business classes are held at the Small

Business Development and Technology Center,

405 North Jefferson Ave., Springfield. Assorted

dates and topics. Register by calling 417-836-5685

or check online www.ws.missouristate.edu/sbdc.

Organic Gardening Academy Topics will help you balance your garden with nat-

urally occurring products and practices. All classes

are at 6 p.m. Call MU Extension 881-8909

May 1 -- Preparing Garden Soil

May 6 -- Basic Plant Nutrition/ Organic Fertilizers

Jun 12 -- Growing Organic Vegetables at Home

Jun 19 -- Disease Scouting and Treatments

Jul 16 -- Organic Pest Control

Jul 31 -- Organic Weed Control

Aug 7 -- Organic Gardening for Pollinators and

Beneficial Insects

Aug 21 -- Garden Planning for the Next Season

Sep 18 -- Composting

Sep 30 -- Sustainable Gardening

Botanical Camps Kids (age 7-11) are invited to spend the morning

with Botanical staff, Extension specialists and vol-

unteers to connect with gardens. Call 891-1515

Date: June 2-6 and July 7-11 Gardening

June 9-13 and July 14-18 Arts in the Garden

June 16-20 and July 21-25 Bugs & Butterflies

Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fee: $75/week; FOG members $50/week

Young Sprouts in the Garden Explore child-oriented displays, crafts, and activi-

ties designed to nurture an appreciation for garden-

ing and nature. Visit the Plant Zoo, climb a tree,

“pollinate” flowers, observe ladybugs and more.

Call 881-8909 or visit www.mggreene.org.

Age: All ages Fee: Free

Date: May 17 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Salute to Century Farms To be a sponsor or purchase tickets call Greene

County Extension at 417-881-8909

Sept. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fee: $25 per person

Held at the Round Barn Event Center between

Ash Grove and Willard

Get tickets at our office or order tickets online

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

Put on your jeans and

boots and come celebrate

our agricultural heritage

in an historical setting

and help honor the Cen-

tury Farms in Greene

County. Our guest

speaker will be David

Baker, Assistant Dean of Agriculture Extension at

the University of Missouri. He will discuss the

100 year history of Cooperative Extension and the

specific challenges facing family farms in the

coming 15-20 years. We will honor those being

named “Century Farms” this year and have musi-

cal entertainment provided by Acoustic Essays, a

traditional bluegrass and classic country band

based in Springfield. Over 110 farms in Greene

County have

been owned

and farmed

by the same

family for

over 100

years. That

is a great

example of

successful

family farm-

ing and a

good reason to celebrate. All proceeds from the

event will benefit the Greene County Extension

Council.

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.

Greene County “Reaching Out” Report Last Updated April 24, 2014

Round Barn Event Cnt.

Acoustic Essays

http://www.ws.missouristate.edu/sbdc

Online at http://extension.missouri.edu


A Word from the Extension Council

members for organizations like Master Gardeners

of Greene County, Master Naturalists, Friends of

the Garden, Greater Ozarks Hosta Society,

Friends of the Gray-Campbell Farmstead, Ozark

Daylily Society, Federated Garden Clubs, other

park partners and friends. Additional park visi-

tors will mean more rentals of park facilities and

park volunteers. Of course with the increased

visits and conversation the park will become rec-

ognized even sooner as a “must see” location for

regional residents and beyond. You can help us

spread the message

Please join Friends of

Greene County Extension,

which is now working to

provide Extension needed

financial support due to

reduced funding from the

Greene County Commis-

sion. Again, over the last

few years the Extension

office’s operating income

has been reduced to the

state mandated minimum

of $10,000, this is not

enough to sustain ongoing

operations. There is more

information plus a Giving

Form link at http://extension.missouri.edu/

greene/giving.aspx that can be used to join

"Friends" helping support MU Extension opera-

tions in Greene County.

Make your tax deductible check out to Uni-

versity of Missouri and just write “Friends of

Greene County Extension” on the memo line of

your check and the front of the Giving Form.

Please mail or deliver the check to Greene Coun-

ty Extension Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.,

Springfield, Mo. 65807. For more infor-

mation call (417) 881-8909 or visit http://

extension.missouri.edu/greene/

Thank you for your continued support.

George Deatz

Greene County Extension Council

Greene County Extension's value

to the Springfield Botanical

Gardens and county residents

Why is Greene County Extension important to

the residents of Greene County? That is a great

question. The reason is simple, the University of

Missouri Extension is more than just a resident of

the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center

building at 2400 S. Scenic Ave. It is the “heart” of

university research based information available to

residents of Greene County

plus others from outside the

county. For example, there

are many people calling and

coming into the Master Gar-

deners of Greene County

Hotline service (nearly 2000

last year alone) looking for

answers to the many hun-

dreds of questions that come

up regarding horticulture.

Other contacts with the Ex-

tension offices deal with 4-

H, agriculture and other is-

sues. The Extension office is

where people who want a

soil test or to have a plant analyzed for disease

come to leave their samples for processing.

In addition to horticulture and agriculture other

main MU Extension programs focus on nutrition,

parenting, entrepreneurship, personal finance, fire

and rescue training plus more. The Botanical Cen-

ter meeting rooms are used to present many topics

of interest to the public, all of which bring large

number of visitors to the Springfield Botanical

Gardens.

Once visitors are exposed to the Master Gar-

dener Hotline service, meeting rooms, etc. at the

Botanical Center they will either be spending some

time exploring the grounds or return to visit the

114 acres with its 36 gardens and other features

later. Word of mouth will then bring their many

contacts to the Springfield Botanical Gardens if

they enjoyed what they saw and the way they were

treated by Extension and other staff members.

All of this activity leads to more potential

Would you consider joining

“Friends of Greene County

Extension” and help provide

the financial support

needed to keep Extension

meeting its vital role in the

county and at the

Botanical Center?



Civic Communication Specialist and County Program Director

GARDEN WRITING:

Conducting this program

again on May 1. Working

to expand the audience

and get additional help

from Springfield Writer’s

Guild members so pro-

gram can be ongoing.

County Presiding

Commissioner Debate Members of the

Greene County Extension

Council hosted a debate for candidates running

for Greene County Presiding Commissioner on

April 29 at the Executive Conference Center,

910 W Battlefield Rd, Springfield. In advance of

the event we had coverage in all county newspa-

pers and on most television and radio stations

which helped to draw a crowd. There was also

great media coverage of the event itself.

Council member Matthew Simpson was

moderator for the debate, and other council mem-

bers took on assignments along with Savannah

Fitzgerald, a semester intern with Greene County

Extension from Missouri State.

Debate participants included: Bob Cirtin

(Republican), Steve Helms (Republican), Jerry

Fenstermaker (Republican) and Benjamin T

Brixey (Liberterian). Donna Bergen (Democrat)

was unable to attend.

KEY PROGRAMS OR EVENTS

Internal reporting known as webapps.

CPD phone conference on upcoming training.

Southwest Regional Council meeting

KOLR TV Spot

I submit three special newspaper columns each

week. These are provided free-of-charge as

part of our mission in public education.

BY THE NUMBERS (for the month)

News Service Subscribers: 9,667 weekly

Requests for advisement: 34

Regular weekly news columns: 16

TV/Radio Interviews – 3

Total articles written this month – 44

COUNTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR DUTIES

Financial oversight, travel authorizations.

Park Board and County Commission mtgs.

Friends of Greene County Extension.

Edited monthly “Reaching Out Report”

Regular updates to county extension website

Coordinating meetings of council committees

Working on funding options to place a part-

time Youth Program Assistant in Greene

County to support local 4-H programs.

Working on funding options to expand the po-

sition of Horticulture Educator to full-time.

Grant proposals declined by Gannett Founda-

tion, Mercy and County Senior Citizens Board.

SOCIAL MEDIA REACH (March 2014) Indi-

viduals reached during this month via the regional

extension social media tools: 187,486.

ANNIE’S PROJECT: This program for women in

farming has concluded. We had 24 in attendance

for six Monday nights.

ONGOING PROJECTS National conference for historic schools group

in St. Joe and expansion of Missouri group.

Marketing of Extension programs to local busi-

nesses for local specialists.

Ongoing fundraising efforts and mailings, in-

cluded contact with 2013 donors that have not

yet given in 2014.

Work on a Taney County program grant.

David Burton Civic communication

[email protected]

www.botanicalcenter.org

http://www.botanicalcenter.org



Agriculture

for an average of $2600.

Julius Fraley, Houston

paid $3000 to claim the

high price for the Charo-

lais.

Cork Cattle Company,

Wentworth had the lone

SimAngus. Jacob Da-

vison, Aurora paid $3700

to take him home.

According to Cole, the

bulls in the sale had to

meet some strict standards

for calving ease, weaning

and yearling weight, milk

and intramuscular fat ex-

pected progeny difference

(EPD) values. “They also

must weigh 1100 pounds

or more and have a frame

score of 5 or more at 365

days of age,” said Cole.

The SW Missouri BCIA

welcomes prospective con-

signors for their next sale,

Oct. 27. Details on the

process are available from

University Extension live-

stock specialists or contact

sales manager Pam

Naylor, Buffalo 417-345-

8330. Also, check for in-

formation on the website

at www.swmobcia.com.

The 83rd Southwest

Missouri Beef Cattle Im-

provement Association’s

bull sale March 31 at Spring-

field Livestock Marketing

Center followed the current

beef market trend with a rec-

ord average price of $4389.

The 37 successful bid-

ders on the bulls shattered

the association’s previous

high of $3393, set at the Oc-

tober, 2013 sale according to

Eldon Cole, livestock spe-

cialist with University of

Missouri Extension.

The top seller and new

record price was $6800 on

an Angus, October, 2012

son of SAV Bismarck 5682

consigned by Naylor’s An-

gus, Buffalo. The success-

ful bidder was Joshua Ma-

han, Strafford. The 6.8

frame bull ranked in the top

30 percentile or better on

calving ease direct, weaning

weight, yearling weight,

intramuscular fat, ribeye

area and $Wean.

A herdmate, and also a

Bismarck son was the sec-

ond high seller at $6500.

The six Naylor bulls aver-

aged $5467. The 31 Angus

bulls averaged $4598.

Three Polled Hereford

bulls, all consigned by

Bonebrake Herefords,

Springfield, averaged

$3650. Their top seller

brought $4500 form Charles

Harris, Taneyville.

Bebout Charolais, Theo-

dosia sold the two Charolais

A bull waits patiently to see where he’ll go as

the large crowd looks on.

Auctioneer, Jerry Lehmann works the crowd

for another $100 or $250 bid.

Lot #27, sale topper at $6800 from Naylor’s

Angus, Buffalo

Prices at Bull Sale in Springfield Shatters Previous Records

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/27,



Horticulture Specialist

“Elderberry Research

and Development in

Missouri,” Elderber-

ry Mentoring Meet-

ing, Redbud, IL

(4/23/14)

“Elderberry Culti-

vars,” Elderberry

Mentoring Meeting,

Redbud, IL (4/23/14)

“Elderberry Pest

Management,” Elder-

berry Mentoring

Meeting, Redbud, IL

(4/23/14)

Coordinated: Master Gardeners of Greene County Potting

Shed University classes, Botanical Center,

Springfield (3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21)

LU/MU Composting workshop, Mount

Vernon (3/27/14)

Master Gardeners of Greene County board

meeting, Springfield (3/31/14)

Master Gardeners of Greene County core

training (4/1/14)

OTC – TLM advisory board meeting,

Springfield (4/8/14)

Master Gardeners of Greene County chapter


Beginning Farmers workshop and tour,

FMO/KRAFT series, Springfield (4/9/14)

Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist Board


Apple tree planting event, Farmers Park de-

velopment, Springfield (4/10/14)

Grafting Demonstration, Botanical Center,

Springfield (4/11/14)

Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline

Development meeting, Springfield (4/21/14)

Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist chapter


Horticulture soil test reports - recommenda-

tions and distribution for SW region – 166

reports during reporting period

Community Contact: TV and Radio

5 live interviews with KOLR10’s Chris

Smith

4 radio interviews with Morris Westfall’s

“Farm Page of the Air”

2 interviews with KSMU on freeze damage to

fruit crops

1 interview with KY3 on freeze damage to

fruit crops

1 interview with KOLR10 “Ozarks Live” pro-

gram

I interview with KSPR on freeze damage to

fruit crops

Print media

Contributed to several articles and interviews

Requests for information

Telephone contacts – 77 for advisement

Email contacts – 49 contacts

Office visits, professional contacts – 10 for

consultation and advisement

Farm site visits – 10 for consultation and ad-

visement

Programs Presented: “Plant Diseases,” Master Gardeners of

Greene County core training, Springfield

(3/27/14)

“Seed Saving,” Springfield Herb Society seed

swap, Springfield (3/29/14)

“Food Safety From Farm to Fork,” Carthage

(4/1/14)

“Herbaceous Flowers,” Jasper County Mas-

ter Gardeners core training, Carthage (4/1/14)

“Home Fruit Production,” Master Gardeners

of Greene County core training, Springfield

(4/1/14)

“Getting Started in Produce Farming,” Begin-

ning Farmers workshop and tour, FMO/

KRAFT series, Springfield (4/9/14)

“Home Fruit Production,” Cedar County

Master Gardener core training, Stockton

(4/10/14)

“Overview of Organic Gardening,” Organic

Gardening Academy, Springfield (4/17/14)

“Developing Issues,” Master Gardeners of

Greene County Hotline Development meet-

ing, Springfield (4/21/14)

Patrick Byers Horticulture

[email protected]



Horticulture Specialist

Participated in: Metropolitan Food Systems team meeting, Colum-

bia (3/28/14)

Global Food Systems Thematic Team meeting,

Columbia (3/31/14)

SW Regional Faculty meeting, Springfield

(4/15/14)

SW Regional AG Category meeting, Springfield

(4/15/14)

Grand Opening, Webb City Farmers Market,

Webb City (4/15/14)

Regional horticulture specialist search committee

meeting (4/16/14)

UMEA quarterly Adobe Connect meeting

(4/23/14)

Upcoming programming Master Gardeners of Greene County annual plant

sale, Springfield (4/26/14)

“Soil management for organic gardeners,” Organ-

ic Gardening Academy, Springfield (5/1/14)

First Thursday informational display, Farmers

Market of the Ozarks, Springfield (5/1/14)

First Friday informational display, Webb City

Farmers Market, Webb City (5/2/14)

Master Gardeners of Greene County spring ban-

quet,

Springfield

(5/4/14)

“Plant nutri-

tion and

organic fer-

tilizers,”

Organic

Gardening

Academy,

Springfield

(5/6/14)

Young

Sprouts in

the Garden,

Botanical

Center,

Springfield

(5/17/14) Shown above: Royal Raindrops Crabap-

ple in Master Gardener’s Demonstration

Garden in Nathanael Greene Park.

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 and

branded” 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/

Attracting Bluebirds to

your Yard Eastern bluebirds (Sialia sialis) are a

popular species and recognized as Missouri's

state bird (Figure 1). Bluebirds, often re-

ferred to as harbingers of spring, are year-

round residents in many locations across the

state, although populations from northern

areas commonly move to southern parts of

the state and beyond in winter. Fortunately,

these birds can be easily attracted to home

and farm landscapes with correctly construct-

ed nesting structures in appropriate locations.

University of Missouri Extension has a

publication on this topic available online at

http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G9429.

http://www.springfieldmasternaturalist.com/

http://springfieldmn.blogspot.com/



Master Gardeners of Greene County

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 commu-

nity gardens, conducting workshops, participating

in a Master Gardener speakers’ bureau and staffing

the Master Gardener “Hotline.” The Master Gar-

deners of Greene County can boast of over 300

members. For more information visit the chapters

website at http://www.mggreene.org.

Kelly McGowan Horticulture Educator

University of Missouri

Extension

[email protected]

usually found on

stone fruit trees

the caterpillars

will eventually

become moths and

complete one life

cycle per year

the shiny egg

masses overwinter

on the tips of

branches. Watch

for these and re-

move before they

have a change to

hatch in spring.

after hatching, the larvae spin a web for

protection; the web can be removed by

hand.

to escape predators, the caterpillars come

out at night to feed; the best time to remove

the web is in the evening before they come

out. Bt spray can also be used.

Young Sprouts May 17

It’s that time again: Saturday, May 17 from 9

a.m. to 1 p.m.

is the Master

Gardeners of

Greene Coun-

ty’s annual

Young Sprouts

in the Garden

event. It will

be held at the

Springfield -

Greene County

Botanical Cen-

ter grounds and the admission is free.

This is a fun opportunity for kids to learn

about nature and gardening. For more infor-

mation visit the Master Gardener website at

www.mggreene.org or call 417-881-8909.

Master Gardener Hotline in

Full Swing

Just a reminder that the Master Gardener

hotline is open to the public for the 2014 sea-

son. Calls, emails, and walk ins are welcome.

The volunteers in the hotline are available

to answer all of your gardening questions from

9-4:30 Monday through Friday and Saturdays

from 9– a.m. to noon.

They are located inside the Springfield -

Greene County Botanical Center at 2400 S.

Scenic Ave. Springfield. The phone # is 417-

881-8909 ext. 320 and the email address is

[email protected].

Beware of the Tent Caterpillar

The Master Gardener Hotline is beginning

to receive calls on tent caterpillar. Here are

some of the most frequently asked questions:

http://www.mggreene.org



Master Gardeners of Greene County

Master Gardener Events:

5/4/14 - 4 p.m.— Spring Banquet

4/13/14 - 6:30 p.m.—Monthly Chapter

Meeting

5/17/14 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Young Sprouts

in the Garden

6/7/14 - Annual Master Gardener garden

tour

6/26/14 - Road trip

to Linnaeus Garden

in Tulsa, OK

Member Spotlight:

Minuen Odom

Q: When did you join Master Gardener’s

and why?

I joined MG in 2013. I wanted to learn more

about gardening correctly by using compost,

mulches, and appropriate plants.

Q: What kind of gardening background do

you have?

I was raised on a farm and always worked in

several gardens. We planted at least three

large vegetable gardens and sometimes had a

“hidden” watermelon patch. I did not garden

during my working years.

Q: What is your favorite thing about Master

Gardeners of Greene County?

My favorite thing is meeting other gardeners

and the rich resources of knowledge available

to us.

Q: What is one of your favorite growing tips

that you would like to share?

A lawn can’t have too many tulips or daffodils!

Q: What are your favorite plants?

Basil, Dutchman’s Breeches (Dicentra cucul-

laria), Wild Ginger

Q: Anything else you would like to share

about yourself?

I enjoy cooking the fresh vegetables from our

gardens; I particularly like to can and freeze for

the winter. I’m a retired RN and educator; I

have 4 sons scattered from the east to west

coast; I am married to a geologist who works

for Environmental Works, Inc.

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4-H Report for Greene County

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 mak-

ing, communication, social interaction, civic

responsibility and physical skills. Children do

not have to live on a farm to join 4-H. Pro-

ject opportunities include computers, robotics,

foods and nutrition, horticulture, large and

small animals and more. Missouri 4-H is Uni-

versity of Missouri Extension's youth develop-

ment program. Learn more online.

Personal Presentations Day 4-H Clubs in Greene County participated in a “Personal

Presentations Day” on April 13 at the Springfield Livestock

Market meeting room.

As seen in the picture above, nine-year old Jack gave an

illustrated talk during Personal Presentation Day.

Teen Council Conference Above is the official photo of the Greene County delegates

for State 4-H Teen Conference. The 4-H youth specialist,

Karla Deaver, is on the back row center.

Contact 4-H Youth Development Specialist Karla Deaver at the Lawrence County Extension office

by telephone at 417/466-3102 or by email at [email protected].

MU Extension 4-H program

deserves support By Lynn Neidigh, Willard

Please support University of Mis-

souri Extension’s 4-H program. My son

has a developmental disability, and 4-H is

one of the few youth organizations that

has the innate structure to provide him

with priceless opportunities and support.

Children interact and learn from

adults and peers in a structured yet self-

paced man-ner. It is a safe environment

for youths to be able to explore their in-

terest and discover themselves.

Invest in a program that has the

structure and capability to make a huge

difference in the lives of all youths in the

county. Give a financial gift to Friends of

Missouri Extension.

http://www.extension.missouri.edu/greene/4h.aspx

Nutrition Specialist



Duitsman

separate key recommendations

focused on building our Food Sys-

tem, and providing practical solu-

tions for issues such as food pro-

duction, processing, distribution,

consumption, and waste disposal.

Economic Development

through Local Food This “Seeds of Prosperity” team is working to

strengthen the local Food system in Greene County

with a focus to increase Economic Development

for the county. This team met in April to plan

workshops to reach out to producers and large sys-

tems.

Regional Food Solutions; Food CORE; and the

Ozark Regional Food Policy Council.

Greene County Food Day committee Pam is a member of the planning team for the

implementation of Food Day Activities for 2014.

Greene County Extension will be a sponsoring or-

ganization this year, with educational events be-

ginning July 1, and running into November, The

objective for Food Day events are to promote safe,

healthier diets; support sustainable farms; and end

hunger. A 2014 marketing and implementation

plan was developed in April.

MU Extension Program Integration Pam is a member of the Health Systems team,

working to: develop health-related programs that

integrate research from the MU system, and bring

evidence-based education out to communities

through Regional Specialists. This team met twice

during April.

USDA Agriculture and Food Research In-

itiative (AFRI) Grant: This “Voices for Food” six-state project is

the focus of Pam’s position. In April, a six-state

team met for a week in Wilmington, North Caro-

lina to finalize community tools that will assist

rural communities to reduce Food Insecurity

through work with local Food Policy Councils

and Food Pantries. Pam has begun recruitment

of communities in the SW region of Missouri,

and is working on development of a Coaching

Guide for Extension Faculty to use.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Pam held fourteen (14) sessions of this 21/2

hour class during the month of April, with 173

participants. This six-week series covers sub-

jects such as: techniques to deal with problems

such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation;

appropriate exercise for maintaining and improv-

ing strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropri-

ate use of medications; communicating effective-

ly with health professionals; nutrition; and how

to evaluate new treatments.

Outcomes of this class include: Improvement

of health outcomes and reduction of health care

use; Decreased activity limitations and depres-

sion symptoms; Improved communication with

health care provider; Improvements in quality of

life, fatigue and sleep problems; Improvements

in pain and shortness of breath; A significant im-

provement in ER visits and hospitalization.

Ozarks Regional Food Policy Council A lot of work is taking place in Greene

County to support the local Food System. The

Ozarks Regional Food

Council includes members

from over 50 Greene County

organizations.

In April, teams met to

review the recommendations

set out from our Food Sys-

tem Community Assess-

ment. A marketing team,

and separate project teams

have been formed to tackle

Becky Roark Republic WIC Clinic—30 cli-

ents

Well of Life Food Pantry —

268 families

Shady Dell Early Childhood

Center — 65 students (1 week)

Boyd Elementary School — 215

students (1 week)

Amazing Kidz Day Care — 15 students (1

week)

Holland Elementary — 140 students (4

weeks) Pre-K through 2nd grade

Fair Grove Elementary — 266 students (4

weeks) Pre-K through 2nd grade

Sherri Hull Victory Mission Family Ministries Food

Pantry – Display & Discussion about “Facts

on Fat”; 135 Participants

Republic WIC Clinic, lessons on “Healthy

Snacks” 32 clients

Completed series of lessons at Sequiota El-

em. K-4th grade, 300 students

Started series of lessons at Jeffries Elem. K-

2nd grade, 288 students and at Ash Grove

Elem. K-3rd, 176 students

Jenni Nevatt This month I was back at Carver middle school

to offer nutrition and food safety lessons to 114

sixth and seventh graders. I

was able to speak to all the 6th

and 7th grade Health classes at

Carver this school year. Across

town at Reed middle school,

119 6th-8th graders participated

in nutrition lessons through their

health classes. In addition to

basic nutrition information, stu-

dents learned about food safety

and were able to evaluate their

hand washing skills.”



Marty Wood Willard WIC Eating Smart, Being Active

Adults —15 families

Willard Food Pantry Vegetarian Diets Display

Adults —17 families

Pregnancy Care Center Eating Smart, Being

Active — Adults 67 adults Hand Extended Food Pantry Phytonutrients

Display—Adults 45 families

Southwest Mo. Indian Center Healthy Cele-

brations Display — Adults 22 families

Ritter Springs Head Start Let’s Read About

Healthy Eating Children —120 children

Harter House-Strafford Childhood Obesity

Display Adults —75 adults

Southwest Missouri Office on Aging-

Strafford Eating Smart, Being Active Seniors

—25 Adults

Wood

Family Nutrition Education Program

Edmondson DeFord Williams

Family Nutrition Education Program 2160 W. Chesterfield Blvd. Suite F200

Chesterfield Village, Springfield, Mo.

Tel: 417-886-2059 Call the office to inquire about nutrition education.

Roark

Fossett

Hull Nevatt

Nutrition in the County

nutrition, make healthier meal and snack choices,

eat breakfast more often, are more willing to try

new foods and increase their physical activity,”

said Fossett. “This important programming effort

serves to reduce healthcare costs over the partici-

pant’s lifetime, saving taxpayers money in re-

duced public healthcare benefits and insurance

premiums.”

Programs offered in the county during 2013

included a variety of curricula, methods and tools

that provide programming specific to a client’s

needs considering age, culture, reading level and

abilities; supports Missouri’s School Wellness

Policies; and aligns with the Department of Edu-

cation’s (DESE) grade level expectations.

“Our lessons with hands-on activities are de-

signed for youth and the adults that support them,

pregnant teens, and immigrant populations,” said

Fossett.

MU Extension nutrition programs are held at

Greene County locations like the Pregnancy Care

Center, Springfield/Greene County WIC Clinic,

Southwest Missouri Office on Aging, Price Cut-

ter Grocery Store Classroom

and Victory Mission Family

Ministries. In-classroom edu-

cation is also offered by MU

Extension at many elementary

schools in the county. Show-

Me Nutrition educational dis-

plays that incorporate different

nutrition messages are also

maintained at Greene County

locations.

School nutrition efforts includ-

ed a variety of in-school pro-

grams, educational displays, handouts for teach-

ers and handouts that are taken home for the en-

tire family.

“Evaluation data collected across the state

reflects the positive impacts that occur in every

county with FNEP,” said Fossett.

Adults who participate in FNEP show im-

provements in eating more vegetables and fruits,

exercising more, planning meals ahead of time,

and making healthy food choices for the family.



Family Nutrition Education

Program Reaches 34,830 in

Greene County During 2013

The University of Missouri Extension Family

Nutrition Education Program (FNEP) pro-

vides long lasting benefits to residents of Greene

County. During fiscal year 2013, the FNEP pro-

gram in Greene County had a direct influence on

8,502 participants plus another 26,328 indirect par-

ticipants for a total of 34,830.

The goal of direct teaching in FNEP is to con-

duct an average of six classes with each client, to

promote behavioral change. A significant number

of Greene County residents also participated in

these Extension programs through indirect teaching

methods at venues like food pantries and school

and community health fairs.

Nutrition education for youth provides infor-

mation 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 in-

cludes nutrition, food safety, phys-

ical activity, and food resource

management.

“FNEP reached Greene County

youth and adults by partnering

with Greene County schools,

community groups and agencies,”

said Terri Fossett, coordinator of

the Family Nutrition Education

Program for southwest Missouri.

MU Extension is dedicated to

providing research-based nutrition education to

Missouri’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Pro-

gram (SNAP) recipients and food stamp eligible

citizens.

The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is funded

by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)

Food and Nutrition Service through SNAP (food

stamp program). In the Farm Bill, SNAP-Ed (FNP)

was funded for $401 million nationally. In Mis-

souri, FNEP will be funded at $10.495 million.

“Participants in FNEP become more aware of

MU Extension is

dedicated to providing

research-based nutrition

education to Missouri’s

Supplemental Nutrition

Assistant Program

(SNAP) recipients and

food stamp eligible

citizens.

Housing and Environmental Design Specialist

or a nursing home,"

said Barber. "Elders in

our society are often

very active, represent-

ing an incredible source

of volunteerism and

wisdom. Through the

cohousing model, these

older adults can devel-

op relationships suited

to caring for one anoth-

er in a tightly knit com-

munity."

Residents in cohousing situations often

improve their physical and mental health be-

cause of the increased opportunities to meet

and socialize with others. Additionally, when

they look out for each other, they take satis-

faction in their ability to contribute to others.

"Research indicates these feelings can be

crucial in confronting loneliness, confusion

and isolation that can lead to depression and

even early dementia," said Barber.

More information can be found online at

www.seniorcohousing.com and

www.cohousing.org. Or, you can contact Jeff

Barber at (417) 881-8909.

Jeff Barber Housing and design

[email protected]



"Senior CoHousing"

Offers Life in a Tight

Knit Community

A new idea called "Senior Cohousing" is

beginning to emerge in the United States as a

housing option for the older adults.

According to Jeff Barber, a housing and

urban design specialist with University of Mis-

souri Extension, this new approach allows resi-

dents to design and run their community, pri-

marily by consensus.

"Their focus is on creating small, close-

knit villages where residents build bonds and

know everyone's name," said Barber. "The

concept began in Denmark in the 1960's as

multi-generational cohousing. It is now gain-

ing popularity in Europe and the U.S."

When adapted to senior living, Barber says

this pattern builds on independent living, cre-

ates a fuller lifestyle, fosters interdependence

of neighbors and can extend life expectancy.

"The result is a cross between condomini-

um and traditional neighborhood, where resi-

dents join in a partnership to help each other,

while living in their own home," said Barber.

These walkable, mini-villages are suited to

both rural and urban settings where residents

own their own homes according to Barber.

However, this new

concept creates areas

where residents can

gather in common

areas to socialize,

share meals, garden

or participate in oth-

er activities.

"This approach

allows a living ar-

rangement that can

be more dignified

than assisted living

Total Cash Contributed:

$21,304.65

2014 Contributors to “Friends of Greene County Extension”

Corporate Level Master Gardeners of

Greene County

Sanford & Associates

Patron Level William & Virginia Darr

George Deatz

Friends of the Garden

Ann Hall

Joe Jenkins

Sponsor Level Greater Ozarks Hosta

Society

Greene Co. Soil & Water

Conservation District

James Mauldin

RDW Family &

Community Fund

Jim & Nancy Tucker

Contributor Level

Carl Allison

David & Stacey Burton

Ramona Burton

Marla Calico

Dr. Greenthumb/Greg

Peterson Family

Rusty Hathcock

Gaylen & Dedra Jones

Jack Kaiser

Old Missouri Bank

Ryan Lawn & Tree

Jody & Barbara Norman

Randall & Linda Sheridan

Springfield Watergarden

Society

Gene Wallace

Friends Level John & Lisa Bakerink

Donation period runs from October 1 to Sept. 30

Glenn & Beverly Blake

Shelby Bradley

Alice Counts

Bob Cirtin

Billie Sue Fuller

Mary Gallagher

James Garton

Paul & Della Goodwin

David & Linda Hall

Avis Holloway

Richard & Yvonne Jarvis

Jeff Jones

Mary Sue Joplin

MFA Agri Services

Pauline Marsh

Steve & Marlu McElhany

Dellene Nelson

Steve & Pam Squibb

Kathryn Steinhoff

Ronald & Sue Carroll

Terry

Lee & Julie Viorel

Chris & Colette Wilbers

Associate Level Jodie Adams

Cindy Arrowood

Mr./Mrs. David Bailey

Robert & Jana Belk

Mardell Bontrager

Keith & Malia Bucher

Carr Stock Farms, LLC

Kim Chaffin

Steven Counts

Kathleen Goff

Douglas Green

Fred & Elaine Hamburg

Harrison Farm

Dulcinea Fisher-Smith

Rob & Brenda

Funkhouser

William Hosman

Rita Johnson

Bob & Barbara Kipfer

Dorothy Miller

Frieda Morris

Edie Nelson

Albert Niewald

Gladys O’Dell

Minuen Odom

Cathy & Alex Primm

Crystal Quade

H. James Roper

Second Wind Companies

Stewart Farm

Elizabeth & Paul Taylor

Randy Underwood

Leslie Wilde

Join Friends of

Greene County Extension Since 1914, Greene County residents

have sought help in agriculture, garden-

ing, 4-H youth, nutrition, families, busi-

ness and community development from

Extension. Members of “Friends of

Greene County Extension” contribute

financially to make it possible for Exten-

sion to continue having a positive impact

on the quality of life in Greene County.

To learn how you can help by contrib-

uting go to extension.missouri.edu/

greene or call (417) 881-8909.




Greene County Extension Office located inside the

Springfield-Greene County

Botanical Center 2400 S. Scenic Ave.,

Springfield, Mo. 65807

Tel: (417) 881-8909

Fax (417) 823-4818

Office hours:

Monday - Friday * 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

Each “Reaching Out Report” is used by Greene

County Extension specialists to concisely communi-

cate 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 contact the editor, David Bur-

ton, at (417) 881-8909.

Videos on YouTube Watch the videos posted to our channel at

www.youtube.com/MUExtension417.

On Facebook Get regular updates about programs and news from

MU Extension in southwest Missouri. Find us at

facebook.com/MUExtension417.

Corporate Sponsors Sanford and Associates, CPA, Springfield,

Mo.: (417) 886-2220,

www.adifferentcpa.com

Master Gardeners of Greene County:

http://www.mggreene.org

Meyer Communications, KWTO 560 AM /

KTXR 101.3 FM: (417) 862-3751

www.radiospringfield.com/

American Business Systems, Springfield,

Mo.: (417) 866-5083, www.ambussys.com

Sunshine Valley Farm, 8125 E State High-

way AD, Rogersville, ph (417) 753-2698,

http://www.sunshinevalleyfarm.com/

Springfield-Greene County Park Board,

Ph 417-864-1049, www.parkboard.org

Can I Help? Lorri can help customers

with material needs, soil

tests or program registra-

tions. Contact her at the

Greene County Extension

Center, (417) 881-8909.

Lorri Winters joined Exten-

sion in 2005. Lorri Winters Office Manager

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 at 8:30 a.m. Call 864-1049 to con-

firm location of meeting.

4-H Leader’s Council Meetings: 3rd Thurs-

day of each month (except July) from 7 p.m. to 9

p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2852 S

Dayton Ave, Springfield.

Master Gardeners of Greene County—

board meeting: First Monday of each month at

4:00 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.

Master Gardeners of Greene County--

membership meeting: Second Tuesday each

month at 6:00 p.m. at the Botanical Center.

Greene County Farm Bureau — Second

Monday of the month at Farm Bureau 2530 S

Campbell Ave, Springfield. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

https://www.adifferentcpa.com/

http://www.mggreene.org/

http://www.radiospringfield.com/

http://www.ambussys.com

http://www.sunshinevalleyfarm.com/

http://www.parkboard.org

april 2014

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