december 2013

“Reaching Out Report” the Greene County Extension Newsletter

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

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

December 2013 * Vol. 5, Issue 12

Upcoming events …

page 2

Agriculture event …

page 3

Master Naturalists …

page 4

Pam Duitsman…

page 5

Nutrition …

pages 6

David Burton …

pages 7

Vehicle Donations …

Page 8

Council Committees …

Page 9

4-H Report …

page 10

Patrick Byers …

pages 11-12

Master Gardeners …

pages 13

Updated Friends list …

page 14-15

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

Extension Program of the Year David Burton, a University of Missouri Extension civic communica-

tion specialist and county program director in Greene County, was pre-

sented the “Outstanding Program of Year” award from the University

of Missouri Extension Association at the employee annual meeting in

Columbia during October. The award recognized the overall success

(and several Extension firsts) of the “Friends of Greene County Exten-

sion Campaign” including campaign publications, development train-

ings, special events and the vehicle donation program.

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.

Garden Inspired Writing Retreat Experience nature and be creatively inspired by the

beauty of the gardens. Let David Burton, MU Ex-

tension specialist, journalist, and published author,

guide your journey into the natural world with cre-

ative writing exercises in the gardens. This retreat

is for anyone who wants to be more creative

whether you like journal writing, poetry, fiction,

non-fiction or news writing. Bring your own writ-

ing tools. Meet in the Botanical Center Atrium.

Sessions available in 2013: Dec. 5; and sessions

in 2014: Feb. 6, March 6, April 3 and May 1

Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Fee: $20 per person, per session

Registration available online. Age: All ages

Low Cost, No Cost Energy Savers When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: OACAC Greene County

Neighborhood Center, 560 N

Stewart Ave, Springfield

Description: Low Cost, No Cost

Energy Savers helps participants

identify home weatherization is-

sues and wasteful home energy

consumption, while offering inex-

pensive solutions that they can

pursue immediately. Emphasis is

placed on determining the aspects that the can have

the greatest impact for the least investment and

effort. This is a Life Skills program offering for

OACAC clients. In this session, MU Extension

handouts, presentation and demonstrations are

combined with two video segments from the film

"Kilowatt Ours" to teach weatherization and home

energy conservation.

Registration: Limited to OACAC clients.

Facilitator: Jeff Barber, 417/881-8909

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy This program is designed to help older adults Improve

strength, flexibility and balance which will reduce falls

and lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle. These

exercises are low-impact/low eight. All needed equip-

ment is provided during the class. Pre-registration by

Jan. 29 is required and class size is limited. East meeting room of Botanical Center, taught by

Greene County Extension 881-8909

Age: Adults 50 and up

Date: Every Mon.: Feb. 3 - April 14

Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $40 per person

Master Gardener Training February 18 – April, 2014 (six weeks)

Evenings, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9 pm

For more information about becoming a mem-

ber of the Master Gardener organization, or to be

added to the list for the next training, email us

with your first and last name, email, and phone

number at [email protected] with

“Training” in the subject heading.

You will be notified of orientation dates once

they are announced in late January. Attendance to

orientation is mandatory in order to register for

training.

You don’t have to

be an expert gardener

to become a member.

Participants receive 30

hours of classroom

training, and as an in-

tern, pledge to contrib-

ute 30 hours of volun-

teer service during the

first year. When achieved, you have earned the

title of Certified Master Gardener and 20 hours

annually are required to maintain member status.

2014 MG Training – Greene County is Feb-

ruary 18 – April, 2014 (six weeks), evenings,

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9 pm

Odd Numbered Years – 2015 MG Training

– Greene County. February – April

Afternoons, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-4 pm

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 December 18, 2013

mailto:[email protected]

Online at http://extension.missouri.edu


Agriculture

On Dec. 3 and 5, a total of 34

employees with Springfield City

Utilities’ Fulbright and Blackman

water treatment plants received

training on chain saw safety and tree

pruning tips. The two sessions were

taught by Bob Schultheis, MU Ex-

tension natural resource engineering

specialist based in Marshfield.

The training was requested by

the City Utilities Human Resources

Department, with the goal to keep

workers safe both on and off the job,

and thus minimize worker compen-

sation insurance claims and lost

work days.

The workers learned about

where and how most chain saw inju-

ries occur; reaction times; choosing

and using appropriate safety gear;

noise levels and hearing loss preven-

tion; preparing, starting, and using a

chain saw; causes and prevention of

saw kickback, tree felling and limbing procedures, and pruning techniques for standing trees.

Written evaluations showed knowledge levels increased by 20 percent from the one-hour sessions, and 93

percent of participants indicated they would recommend this training to others. Thirteen people cited specific

things they will do differently as of result of the safety training they received.

The reaction times of workers at the Fulbright Water Treatment

Plant are tested. In the typical 0.3-second reaction time, 20 feet

of chain saw teeth would pass around the bar with the saw at full

speed. Wearing ballistic nylon chaps is a good way to avoid tear-

ing injuries from saw cuts.

Schultheis demonstrates the correct grip and

starting procedure for gasoline-powered

chain saws for workers at the Fulbright Wa-

ter Treatment Plant in north Springfield.

Proper tree felling procedures is one of the points discussed with

workers at Blackman Water Treatment Plant in southeast Springfield.

Chain Saw Safety Training for City Utilities Employees



Master Naturalists

The Missouri Master Naturalist Program results

from a partnership created in 2004 between the

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and

MU Extension (MUE). These two organizations are

the sponsors of the program at the state level. The

Missouri Master Naturalist Program is recognized

as a “named and branded” educational program

within MU Extension. The MU School of Natural

Resources is the academic home for the Program.

Learn more www.springfieldmasternaturalist.com.

Workshop in Springfield

Helped Small Businesses

Learn How Affordable

Care Act Impacts Them

Greene County Extension hosted the “The

Affordable Care Act for Your Business” on Dec.

16 and 10 business owners attended the workshop.

Relevant workshop topics included small

business tax credits, FTE calculation, and infor-

mation on Missouri health insurance marketplace

including upcoming deadlines for enrollment.

Presenters for the program are shown in the

picture below (left to right): Chrystal Irons, a busi-

ness development specialist with University of

Missouri Extension; Suzanne Stearman, branch

manager, Springfield office of the U.S. Small

Business Administration; and Small Business Ma-

jority’s Health Coverage Guide, Mary Moore.

Organizations and businesses can host a simi-

lar MU Extension program for information about

the ACA by contacting the local office for ar-

rangements.

Master Naturalists Class of

2013 Has 30 Graduates Thirty Master Naturalists in training graduated

Oct. 29, swelling our Plateau Chapter membership to

nearly 100. This Class of 2013 has a full year to com-

plete certification to become Master Naturalists.

These new graduates have a number of capstone

projects to pick from with a goal of completing the

project in the next 12 months.

Below is a picture of the new class during one of

the training sessions.

Business

Nutrition Specialist



Health Insurance

Education Initiative

One hundred twenty four

(124) individuals have attend-

ed this workshop this fall.

Several more are scheduled for

January.

The education that Pam is

providing helps county resi-

dents to make informed health insurance deci-

sions. The training increases knowledge and

skills about health insurance, improved health-

literacy, and assists participants in complying

with the new law (Affordable Care Act).

A few details of what participants gain from

the program:

Awareness – who is eligible for what,

how to obtain insurance, etc.

General health insurance literacy infor-

mation

Unbiased pre-enrollment education for

informed health insurance decision-

making

Education on how to use the plan pur-

chased

Connect Missourians with resources

Pam is working with the SW MO partnership

to provide coordinated programing to reach

audiences in Greene and surrounding counties.

Other Programming/grant work in December:

MU Extension Program Integration Health

Systems core team work to provide Mental

Health programming to county constituents.

Training on developing Food Policy Councils

Training to improve community food security

Healthy Lifestyle Initiative, Christian County

MU Extension team to develop on-line courses

for senior citizens

AFRI grant work: meetings, including a week-

long meeting in South Dakota to develop cur-

riculum and toolkits for rural communities to

increase Food Security.

Training on Community Coaching

One-on-one community contacts and commu-

nication in December: Telephone; e-mail; of-

fice visits for consultation and advisement: 12

Chronic Disease Self-Management

Chronic Disease Self-Management classes

wrapped up prior to the winter. In 2013,

Pam has taught and facilitated classes that

have reached 456 participants. The classes

build quality of life, success at achieving

health goals, and confidence for the partici-

pants. The workshop meets once each week

for 2.5 hours, and helps participants to main-

tain “quality of life” when faced with chronic

medical conditions.

Subjects covered include: techniques to deal

with problems such as frustration, fatigue,

pain and isolation; appropriate exercise for

maintaining and improving strength, flexibil-

ity, and endurance; appropriate use of medi-

cations; communicating effectively with

health professionals; nutrition; and how to

evaluate new treatments.

Stay Strong Stay Healthy 11-week course –

During 2013, one-hundred ninety one (191) par-

ticipated in a class at the Botanical Center. This

strength training class focuses on improving

strength, flexibility and balance for middle-aged

to senior adults. The class has been shown to

promote a healthier, more active lifestyle, and

increase bone density, reduce falls, improve ar-

thritis symptoms, and increase flexibility in mid-

dle-aged and older adults.

Economic Development through Local Food During 2013, Pam has conducted workshops

and given presentations on Food System re-

lated issues that have reached six-hundred

ninety six (696) Greene County residents

Pam is chairing a committee to support and

bring training to producers, systems, retail-

ers, and others involved with food-system

issues. In December, grant money and spon-

sorships have been obtained to fund a work-

shop that will be held at the Botanical Center

in the spring of 2014.

Duitsman



Ritter Springs Head Start: Let’s Read About

Healthy Eating, 120 children

Regional Success Nutrition educators in southwest Missouri had the

most contacts of any MU Extension region in the

state for Oct. 1 2012 – Sept. 30 , 2013. A total of

47,266 contacts. The entire regional team of nutri-

tion educators is shown above.

Wood

Becky Roark December numbers:

128 K and 1st grade students at

McGregor Elementary

(Springfield)

134 total 3rd and 4th grade stu-

dents at Fair Grove Elementary

16 clients at Republic WIC

70 families at Central Assembly

Food Pantry

100 families at Well of Life

Food Pantry

Sherri Hull Victory Mission Family Minis-

tries Food Pantry – Display &

Discussion about “Food Safe-

ty”; 125 Participants

Republic WIC Clinic, lessons

on “Plan, Shop, Save” 32 cli-

ents

Completed series of lessons at Westport Ele-

mentary K-5th grade – 401 students

Jenni Nevatt I was able to finish up my series of lessons with

the preschoolers at Springfield’s Early Childhood

center where I taught about 122 students. Unfor-

tunately, this month’s Eating Smart class at Price

Cutter was canceled due to inclement weather.

Marty Wood Willard WIC: Eating Smart,

Being Active—22 adults

Willard Food Pantry: Get

Moving Display 44 families

Pregnancy Care Center: Eat-

ing Smart, Being Active, 18

Hand Extended Food Pan-

try: Eating on A Budget

Display, 26 families

Crosslines Food Pantry:

Whole Grains Display,1644

families

Southwest Mo. Indian Cen-

ter: Discretionary Calories

Display, 26 families

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



Civic Communication Specialist and County Program Director

FIRST PROCEEDS

FROM DONATION OF

USED VEHICLES TO

GREENE COUNTY

EXTENSION

The first proceeds are

coming in from an effort

rolled out in the Spring of

2013 to encourage the do-

nation of used vehicles

and farm equipment to

Greene County Extension.

Initially, marketed as “Donate Your Hunk of

Junk,” the program was linked nationally to a

company known as AutoWranglers. This partner-

ship allowed Extension to receive the benefits of

donated vehicles without owning them. Follow-

ing a family tragedy that caused the owner of

AutoWranglers to close his business it became

necessary to find another partnering business and

develop a locally sustainable program.

The owner of AutoWranglers used his con-

tacts to get Greene County Extension set up with

Copart. This national company just happens to

have a location just east of Rogersville along

Hwy. 60. The company specializes in online auc-

tions of vehicles, boats and farm equipment.

Auctions can be viewed at www.copart.com.

Donors can now contact Greene County Ex-

tension directly with their name, address and

phone number, along with make, model and year

of the vehicle, mileage and VIN. We can arrange

for the pickup of the vehicle by CoPart or donors

can deliver the vehicle to the Rogersville location

and save Extension the towing fee. Donors sign

over the title but can take the sale price of the

vehicle as a tax donation.

CoPart charges Greene County Ex-

tension $145 per item to process the

title and sale. All proceeds over that

amount are given to the Greene

County Extension Council. During

the month of December, we have

had three items sold. Pictures and

information about those donations

are on the following page.

BY THE NUMBERS (for the month)

News Service Subscribers: 9,455 weekly

Requests for advisement: 12

Regular weekly news columns: 14

TV/Radio Interviews – 2

Total articles written this month – 37

COUNTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR DUTIES

Financial oversight, travel authorizations.

Park Board and County Commission meetings.

Friends of Greene County Extension.

Met with campus marketing/media directors

and council members to discuss possible 2014

projects and marketing improvements.

See expanded council committee list; this is an

effort to expand volunteer help and programs.

Edited monthly “Reaching Out Report”

Updates to Greene County extension website

Working on three grant applications

PROGRAMS

Working on details for annual soils and crops

conference as well as Annie’s Project.

Developing a new curriculum for a business

writing class that will be offered in 2014.

SOCIAL MEDIA REACH (November 2013)

Individuals reached during this month via the re-

gional extension social media tools: 182,662.

BOOKS FOR SALE ONLINE

The sale of four books: “History of Rural Schools

in Greene County,” “Driving Tour of One-Room

Schools in the Ozarks,” “Using Social Media in

Disaster Recovery” and “Newswriting for the Non-

Journalist” continue to generate funds. Search by

title on Amazon.com or CreateSpace.com.

SELLING PUBLICATION

DOWNLOADS NOW ON

DISTRIBLY.COM

My most requested program publica-

tions are available for purchase as

PDF download on Distribly.com. All

proceeds benefit Greene County Ex-

tension. Look for Greene County Ex-

tension on www.distribly.com or link

directly from our home page.

David Burton Civic communication

[email protected]

CoPart 2889 E. U.S. Hwy 60

Rogersville, Mo.

Phone: (417)753-3300

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Sales are held every

Wednesday at noon.

http://www.copart.com

http://www.amazon.com

http://www.createspace.com

http://www.distribly.com/



Civic Communication Specialist and County Program Director

Vehicles donated this month to Greene County Extension as part of our “Donate Your Hunk of Junk”

program. A big thanks to our donors. These donations were sold online at www.copart.com.

This farm disc (above and below) was donated by

Gladys O’Dell of Fair Grove. It was given in honor

of Keith Adams. The disc sold on Dec. 3 for $275.

This 2003 Lincoln (above and below) was donated

by Joe Jenkins of Springfield. This car has 174,000

miles on it and sold on Dec. 18.

This 1995 Ford Taurus was donated by Gene Wallace of Springfield. This car sold on Dec. 18.

If you have a vehicle or farm equipment to donate to Greene County Extension give the office a call or deliv-

er the item to CoPart in Rogersville and let them know it is a donation for Greene County Extension.



Extension Council Committees for 2013-2014

ELECTION:

Work on logistics of council election. Recruit

potential candidates. Make sure the ballot is done

and legal notice printed.

David Burton Nancy Williams Matt Simpson

BUDGET & AUDITS:

Review past budgets and prepare budget for new

year. Members should keep alerted to fiscal mat-

ters of the council. Conduct council audit and

review 4-H and Master Gardener audits.

Carl Allison Harold Bengsch Johnny Davis

Dustin DeVore Dewayne Long George Deatz

PERSONNEL:

Assist in the review of the policies and working

rules for Greene County Extension, conduct a

yearly review of council staff, hire new council

staff and have input on hiring of new specialists.

David Burton Parish Witt Dustin DeVore

Lisa Bakerink

4-H ACTION (New in 2013):

This committee is works closely with 4-H volun-

teers in the county to work out 4-H concerns re-

lated to fees, mileage for specialists, support for

the program and future funding.

David Burton Dewayne Long Barb Ernst

Carl Allison Mary Sue Joplin George Deatz

MEDIA & MARKETING (New in 2014):

This committee works with the communication

specialist in the office to evaluate and improve

local media and marketing efforts. Great area for

an intern. There is potential here for volunteer

labor on media releases, the Reaching Out Report

and other documents.

ACTION COMMITTEE (New in 2012):

Assist in coordinating and implementing action

steps with the Commission and others to improve

county funding (including passage of districting

option). This committee also considers various

fundraising or efforts that would create support

for Extension in Greene County and works to im-

plement the existing council business plan.

David Burton Carl Allison Jan Wooten

Harold Bender Crystal Quade George Deatz

Dewayne Long Susie Joplin Lisa Bakerink

AGRICULTURE (New in 2013):

In the absence of an agronomy specialist in the

county, this committee will make decisions re-

garding agriculture programs in the county and

funding for farm visits in the county. Programs for

this committee include soils and crops, women in

ag, Annie’s Project and other ag types of events.

Barb Ernst Patrick Byers Johnny Davis

David Burton

HISTORIC SCHOOLS (New in 2014):

This committee will need to draw heavily on com-

munity volunteers and may also provide an oppor-

tunity for interns. This committee is responsible

for developing the Missouri Historic Schools Alli-

ance program for Greene County Extension. In-

cluding in this is a local tour of historic schools

and a statewide “Century Schools” recognition

program that has the potential to generate funds

for our office.

Those who have volunteered to serve starting in

2014 include:

Bonnie Roggensees

Mike Collins

Frank Bridges

Phoebe Quinn

Public Invited to Serve on County Extension Council Committees The Greene County Extension Council is opening its committees up to members of the public and inviting county

residents to volunteer for serve on these committees. Council committees can organize their own meeting times and

places, select their own committee chairs, appoint non-council members and give updates at council meetings.

Those wanting to serve should telephone or email the Greene County Extension office with their contact infor-

mation and the committees on which they wish to serve. Email can be sent to [email protected].



4-H Report for Greene County

More About 4-H As the largest out-of-school youth organi-

zation 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 such as decision making, communication, social

interaction, civic responsibility and physical skills. Chil-

dren do not have to live on a farm to join 4-H. Project

opportunities include computers, robotics, foods and

nutrition, horticulture, large and small animals and

more. Missouri 4-H is University of Missouri Extension's

youth development program. Learn more online.

Learning anything

their hearts desire Local 4-H clubs teach children

valuable life skills Written by Daniel Snyder,

Community Free Press, Nov. 13, 2013

Often when people hear the term 4-H,

farming and agriculture come to mind. But

4-H—which stands for head, heart, hands

and health—allows youths 5-18 years-old

the opportunity to pursue any activity they

are interested in.

“4-H is an organization for youth and

families that allows youth to develop mas-

tery in their interest area and also develop

leadership and community along the way,”

said Jeremy Elliott-Engel, a University of

Missouri Extension 4-H youth develop-

ment specialist. “4-H covers essentially

any area that someone would want to have

an interest in. If you want to do it, there is

a way to do it.” The club offers programs

in robotics, sciences, farming and more.

The deadline to sign up to be a full

member of 4-H is Dec. 1. Full members

can participate in all shows and events,

while those who register after Dec. 1 are

only allowed to take part in certain events.

“We did start in agriculture, but now

we cover four general areas, which are sci-

ence—which includes rocketry and robot-

ics—leadership, citizenship and healthy

living,” Elliott-Engel said. If a child is in-

terested in an activity that is not offered by

their area 4-H Club, the club director will

usually try to remedy the situation.

The club teaches children about a va-

riety of life-skills including leadership,

commitment, critical thinking, teamwork

and countless others.

“I think the best thing about 4-H is that

it is a family activity and while children are learn-

ing about all of these things, they’re learning very

important life skills that they are going to use for

the rest of their lives,” said Karla Deaver, a MU

Extension 4-H youth development specialist who

works with Greene County clubs.

Last year there were 225 members and 100

volunteers associated with Greene County clubs

and Deaver says she expects that number to grow.

Greene County also has two teams that will

be competing at a national horse contest in Louis-

ville, Ky. There is also a robotics 4-H group that

holds an annual fair at the Ozark Empire Fair-

grounds. The next one will be at the end of June.

Children ages 5-7 can join Clover Kids, a

noncompetitive 4-H group where they learn about

the club and take part in projects. From ages 8-18,

4-H members can participate in events and fairs.

“4-H membership starts at age 8 and youths

can be [involved up] to age 18 and they can be on

the same project every year, so they are continu-

ing to build on those skills,” Elliott-Engel said.

Springfield 4-H Clubs 4-H Beach Club; Neon 4-H Club; Springfield

Aggies 4-H Club

For a complete list of 4-H groups in the area,

visit www.extension.missouri.edu/greene/4h.aspx

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

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



Horticulture Specialist

meeting, Springfield

(12/17/13)

FMO board meeting,

Springfield

(12/18/13)

Upcoming programs “Irrigation System

Maintenance,” Great

Plains Growers Con-

ference, St Joseph

(1/9/14)

Spotted Wing Dro-

sophila clinic, Great

Plains Growers Conference, St Joseph

(1/10/13)

“Updates with the Midwest Small Fruit

Spray Guide,” Great Plains Growers Confer-

ence, St Joseph (1/11/14)

“Table Grape Cultivars,” Great Plains Grow-

ers Conference, St Joseph (1/11/13)

“Advanced Social Media for Farmers,”

FMO/KRAFT professional development for

farmers series, Springfield (1/15/14)

“Elderberry: Production, Research Potential,

and Challenges,” Upper Midwest Regional

Fruit & Vegetable Growers Conference &

Trade Show, St. Cloud, MN (11/16/13)

Food Safety for Farmers Markets workshop,

West Plains (1/22/13)

“Berry Opportunities for Produce Auctions,”

Jamesport Produce Auction annual meeting,

Jamesport (1/25/13)

2014 Master Gardener core training orienta-

tions, Springfield (1/28/14, 1/30/14)

Human interest:

Attendance at USDA Plant Sentinel Net-

work Annual Training Conference Kelly McGowan and Patrick Byers, along with

Greene County Master Gardener Hotline coordi-

nator Pat Ware, attended the USDA Plant Senti-

nel Network annual training conference on De-

cember 10-12 in Kansas City. Funded through

the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection

Service (APHIS), the Sentinel Plant Network

(SPN) is a collaboration between the American

Community Contact: TV and Radio

1 live interviews with KOLR10’s Chris

Smith

4 radio interviews with Morris Westfall’s

“Farm Page of the Air”

Print media

Contributed to several articles and interviews

Requests for information

Telephone contacts – 30 for advisement

Email contacts – 26 contacts

Office visits, professional contacts – 2 for

consultation and advisement

Farm site visits – 1 for consultation and ad-

visement

Programs Presented: “Fireblight,” guest lecture for upper level un-

dergraduate MSU Plant Pathology class,

Springfield (11/26/13)

“Introduction to Turf Science,” Pennington

turf workshop series, Greenfield (12/5/13)

“Writing A Farm Food Safety Plan,” Region-

al Food Safety on the Farm Conference (with

Shon Bishop (LU)), Springfield (12/18/13)

Coordinated: Master Gardeners of Greene County board

meeting (12/2/13)

Master Gardeners of Greene County chapter

meeting (12/10/13)

Farm Safety Workshop, FMO/KRAFT Pro-

fessional Development Series, Springfield

(12/18/13)

Horticulture soil test reports - recommenda-

tions and distribution for SW region – 26

reports during reporting period

Participated in: Greene County Soil and Water Conservation

District board meeting, Springfield (12/3/13)

MU Viticulture Extension teleconference,

Springfield (12/9/13)

Lincoln University Busby Farm advisory

board meeting, Jefferson City (12/11/13)

USDA Sentinel Plant Network training con-

ference, Kansas City (12/11-12/13)

SW Regional Faculty and Staff monthly

Patrick Byers Horticulture

[email protected]



Horticulture Specialist

of attending the conference, we now plan to in-

stitute a SPN training program called “First De-

tectors” for Master Gardeners, Master Natural-

ists, and other volunteers in Greene County. By

doing this we hope to develop a network of

trained individuals to assist with identification of

these and other high consequence pests.

Public Gardens Association (APGA) and the Na-

tional Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN). The

Sentinel Plant Network contributes to plant con-

servation by engaging public garden profession-

als, volunteers, and visitors in the detection and

diagnosis of high consequence pests and patho-

gens. The Master Gardener Hotline represents the

Springfield/Greene County Botanical Center on

SPN. The conference was hosted by Powell Gar-

dens, and brought together over 45 representa-

tives from public gardens and agencies across the

upper Midwest and the West. Patrick, Kelly, and

Pat heard presentations on a range of pests that

will have serious consequences when they arrive

in southwest Missouri. Several of these pests,

such as brown marmorated stink bug, thousand

cankers disease of walnut, and emerald ash borer,

are poised to enter our region. We learned

through hands-on exercises how to identify these

pests and develop recommendations. As a result

Patrick, Kelly, and Pat discussing identification techniques for emerald ash borer at the SPN conference.



Testimonial from a Master Gardener This provides an example of what Master Gar-

dener training could help some people accomplish.

The value of the training shows in what they have

been able to tackle and accomplish with Master

Gardener Core Training.

“We have been busy helping our friend on his

farm. This past summer, we planted several varie-

ties of squash and beans, tomatoes, and cucumbers,

corn, okra, eggplant, and sunflowers. We also

planted purslane, and some beautiful golden ama-

ranth. This fall we planted clover, garlic, turnips,

collards, lettuce, arugula, cabbage, and beets. We

put together a small green house and some cold

frames for this winter season. We also constructed

a garden tower for the inside of the green house

and another garden tower which we set up and

planted fall greens: collards, Kale, and beets, at a

long term care facility in town.

We have also started an

apiary project and the bees got

off to a slow start, but once the

nectar flow began, there was

no stopping them. We remem-

ber this past spring when we

met you at the Master Garden-

er classes and we shared with

you our plans for the year and

that all of it was new to us, and

you said, something like "you

guys are jumping head first off

a cliff."

It turned out to be

lots of hard work with

mistakes made and

some lessons

learned. But you

know what, we have

enjoyed every bit of

it. We are very thank-

ful for the opportunity

to be part of Master

Gardeners of Greene

County and you all

have been an encouragement to us in our work.”

Guy and Johanna, New Master Gardeners, Class of 2013

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.

http://www.mggreene.org

Total Cash Contributed:

$11,564

2014 Contributors to “Friends of Greene County Extension”

Corporate Level

Benefactor Level

Patron Level William & Virginia Darr

George Deatz

Friends of the Garden

Joe Jenkins

Ann Hall

Sponsor Level Greater Ozarks Hosta

Society

Jim & Nancy Tucker

Contributor Level Carl Allison

David & Stacey Burton

Ramona Burton

Dr. Greenthumb/Greg

Peterson Family

Gaylen & Dedra Jones

Jack Kaiser

Ryan Lawn & Tree

Jody & Barbara Norman

Randall & Linda Sheridan

Springfield Watergarden

Society

Gene Wallace

Friends Level Glenn & Beverly Blake

Shelby Bradley

Alice Counts

Bob Cirtin

Billie Sue Fuller

Mary Gallagher

James Garton

Douglas Green

Avis Holloway

Richard & Yvonne Jarvis

Jeff Jones

Donation period runs from October 1 to Sept. 30

Shown here are council members Carl

Allison (left) and George Deatz (right)

accepting a gift to the Friends of Greene

County Extension campaign from the

Greater Ozarks Hosta Society represent-

ed by Tom Lakowske (chapter president)

and J.J. Averett (chapter treasurer).

Shown here are council members Carl

Allison (far left) and George Deatz (far

right) accepting a gift from the Spring-

field Watergarden Society represented by

Pat Ware, President.

Steve & Marlu McElhany

Lee & Julie Viorel

Associate Level Jodie Adams

Cindy Arrowood

Mr./Mrs. David Bailey

Robert & Jana Belk

Mardell Bontrager

Kim Chaffin

Steven Counts

Kathleen Goff

Fred & Elaine Hamburg

Harrison Farm

Dulcinea Fisher-Smith

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

There is still time

to make 2013 tax

year contribution! Checks can be mailed

to the local office or

donations can also be

made online. See the

county website or use

this direct link to make

donations online.

https://donatetomu.missouri.edu/Extension/Default.aspx?county=039G

Total Cash Raised: $27,662 * Total In-Kind Raised: $11,576

2013 Contributors to “Friends of Greene County Extension”

Corporate Level Sanford & Assoc. CPA

Master Gardeners of

Greene County

Meyer

Communications—

KWTO and KTXR

American Business

Systems

Sunshine Valley Farm

— Jan and

Michael Wooten

Benefactor Level Greene County Soil &

Water Conserva-

tion District Board

Patron Level Harold Bender

Major and Marthe

Close

Jack Crabb

George Deatz

Sharon DeRubis

Sponsor Level Anonymous

David & Stacey Burton

David & Nancy

Chambers

Home Pride Inc.

Jack Kaiser

Old Missouri Bank /

Billy Claiborn

Contributor Level Harold Bengsch

Joyce Brown

Marla Calico

Linda Deatz

Dalen & Pam Duitsman

Ann Hall

Main Street Feeds

Darrell & Danette

Proctor

Race Brothers Farm

Supply

Friends Level Carl Allison

Clydette Alsup Egbers

Judy Averett

Lisa & John Bakerink

The Beauty Shop

Mark & Renae

Bernskoetter

Judith Bradley

Ramona Burton

Donna Carney

Carr Stock Farms, LLC

Bob Childress

Robert & Brenda Cirtin

Debbie & Stephen

Collins

Charles Edmonson

Billie Sue Fuller

James Garton

Dr. Greenthumb of

Springfield LLC

David Hall

Marjorie Harris

Debi Hunget

Richard Jarvis

Joe Jenkins

Jeffrey Jones

Gaylen and Deborah

Jones

Dr. Douglas Jones

Mary Joplin

Ann Kynion

Peter Longley

Darlene Nave

Dellene Nelson

Larry Nelson

Nosegay Garden Club

— Yvette Platz

Larry & Nancy O'Reilly

Barbara Parker

Ryan & Kelly Patterson

Carolyn Schirmer

Howard Schwartz

Sheryl Shaefer

Jim Shelledy

Mike Sidebottom

Paula Vinson

David & Glenda Welde

Leslie Wilde

Gail Wright

Partner Level Anonymous

Dan Cardwell

Robert Crankshaw

Mr. and Mrs. Rex

Conway Fraley

Dayle Enderson

Rae Ann Feemster

Barbara Kipfer

James Mauldin

Frieda Morris

Albert & Nancy Niewald

Betty Shook

Patsy Spindler

Mr. & Mrs. Randy

Underwood

Paula Vinson

Rebecca Willis

Wannagetta Pizza

Associate Level Doris Adams

Marilyn Anderson

Ted Anderson

Cynthia Arrowood

Jennifer Baldwin

Diann Barth

Julia Boyce

Malia Bucher

Pat Buton

Wanda Bumgarner

Sherry Clifton

Steven Counts/DPI

Printing

Oscar Cross

Barbara Dickensheet

George Freeman

Patsy Fry

Rob & Brenda

Funkhouser

Cindy Garner

James Garton

Don & Sandy Garoutte

Dorothy Hilton

Avis Holloway

Roberta Jones

Kenny Knauer

Sandra Letson

Dewayne Long

Karen McDonald

Fred & Dorothy Miller

Lisa Munkatchy

Edie Nelson

Ruth Penaherrera-

Norton

Stephen & Tana Pulles

Crystal Ramos

Kathryn Redman

Reva Roberson

Wanda Simpkins

Mike & Dianne Six

Jeanie Skibiski

Kathryn Steinhoff

Carol Stephenson

Paul Taylor

Gene Thomas

Patricia Tursi

Charles Wallace

Alan & Pat Ware

John & Lorri Winters

A. Lee Worman

Circle B Ranch

Echigo Farm

Fassnight Creek Farm

Farm Road 168

Happy Mouth Foods

Katiemade Breads

Landers Meats

Mockingbird Gardens

Ozark Natural Foods

Quickley Produce

Farm

Sunny Lane Farms

Sassie Sharons

Terrell Creek Farm

Urban Roots Farm

Yang Family Farm

Williams Creek

Winery

Mother's Brewery

An equal opportunity/ADA institution

Donation period for our “annual fund” year runs from October 1 to Sept. 30.


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 and Greene Coun-

ty Commission. For more about this report contact

the editor, David Burton, at (417) 881-8909.

Videos on YouTube Learn more about MU Extension programs by

watching the videos posted to our channel at

www.youtube.com/MUExtension417.

On Facebook Become a fan of MUExtension417 and get regular

updates about programs and news from MU Exten-

sion in southwest Missouri. Find us at

facebook.com/MUExtension417.

Corporate Sponsors Sanford and Associates, CPA, Springfield,

Mo.: (417) 886-2220,

Master Gardeners of Greene County:

http://www.mggreene.org

Meyer Communications, KWTO 560 AM /

KTXR 101.3 FM: (417) 862-3751,

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

Springfield-Greene County Park Board,

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

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., at Parks offices, 1923 N.

Weller, Springfield. Call 864-1049 to confirm.

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 Day-

ton 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 5:30pm at the MDC regional of-

fice, 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, near Lawrence Photo.

Starts at 7:30 p.m.

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 Ex-

tension in 2005. Lorri Winters Office Manager

http://www.mggreene.org/

december 2013

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