April 2018

“Reaching Out Report” the Greene County Extension Newsletter

2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Email: greeneco@missouri.edu * Tel: (417) 881-8909

April 2018 *

Vol. 11, Issue 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Each month read updates and reports on these University of Missouri Extension programs in Greene County:  Nutrition  Community and Human Development  Horticulture  Agriculture  4-H Youth  Local Foods Each “Reaching Out Report” is used by Greene County Extension specialists to concisely communicate activities, impacts and events to members of the Greene County Extension Council, Greene County Commission and Greene County residents.

LOCAL EVENTS

See program lists and calendars inside this newsletter for a glimpse of what is coming up.

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Ozarks Press Association Draws 50-plus

More than 50 people attended Ozark Press Association’s 2018 annual meeting Feb. 23, at the Springfield Botanical Gardens.

Staff from dozens of newspapers came out to learn from presenters such as publisher Jamey Honeycutt, Jean Maneke and Ted Lawrence, as well as a panel of local minds on how to better connect with readers and the community. Above, members of the panel included, from left, Kyle Troutman, Monett Times/Cass County Democrat; Tricia Chapman, Christian County Headliner, Norene Prososki, Ozark County Times; and Carol Stark, The Joplin Globe. David Burton, civic communication specialist with MU Extension, serves on the OPA Board of Directors.

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Financials

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT ACADEMY JANUARY 29 2018 P. BYERS AND P. DUITSMAN EXPENSES Item Copies of materials for class Specialists mileage Office administrative fee for class Refreshments Lunch Online enrollment fee Complimentary attendees Facebook advertisement

Quanity

#/pages 0 0 0 1 0

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INCOME Online enrollments Check or cash enrollments

Number 14 5

Cost Per 282.70 25.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Expenses SUB TOTAL $ Times Cost Per $ 50.00 $ 50.00 TOTAL Program gross gain *NET PROFIT

Total 95.00 282.70 67.76 25.00 470.46 $700.00 $250.00 $950.00 $479.54 $479.54

Goals and March Financial Statement March

2018

2018

2018

YTD #s

Budget #

DIFF

Goals Update Our office goals are tied to our financial goals so all staff members are watching the numbers closely.

INCOME Student Fees

$10,665.00

$24,000.00

County Appropriations

$50,000.00

$50,000.00

$0.00

Gifts/Grants/Contracts

$5,595.00

$17,500.00

$11,905.00

We have received 122 soil tests this year which is 31% of our of our goal 400.

Resales/Fees/Soil Tests

$2,521.75

$9,500.00

$6,978.25

In terms of registrations for events, we have had 552 registrations for our programs which is up slightly over this time last year. We ar e alr eady at 55% of our goal for this year which is an even 1,000.

EXPENSES

Twelve donors have given $6,385 so far in 2018 (an increase). We ar e at 10% of our goal for 120 this year.

Endowment

Program Support Fund TOTAL INCOME

$13,335.00

$0.00

$3,075.00

$3,075.00

$68,781.75

$104,075.00

$35,293.25

Budget #

YTD #s

DIFF

Personnel Wages/Benefits

$10,296.69

$43,500.00

$18,265.73

Travel for county programs

$1,080.56

$8,000.00

$6,919.44

Office operations

$1,544.67

$8,300.00

$3,031.57

Marketing & Printing

$3,698.97

$15,550.00

$11,851.03

Supplies/Services

$6,690.11

$17,000.00

$10,309.89

Extension Council

$165.00

$550.00

$345.65

$0.00

$0.00

$500.00

$11,175.00

Fee Generation to MU TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME

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$23,976.00 $

44,805.75

$104,075.00 $

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$10,675.00 $80,099.00 -$44,805.75

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Programs for 2018

2018 Programming

Some of our planned programing for the year.

APRIL  Apple Grafting workshop – McGowan & Byers  Specialty/Local Foods/ Conf. – Pam Duitsman  RepMo Expo—April 7 in Republic

MAY  Turf Professionals Workshop— Springfield  Mizzou alumni scholarship event—May 3 in Springfield, Mo  Children’s tours of butterfly house begin  Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop Series, Springfield  Spring farm or crop tour – Greene County (50 attendance / meal included)  “Creating Video on You iPhone,” a hands-on workshop with MU Reynolds Journalism Institute in Springfield on May 19.

JUNE  Home food preservation class online with hands-on session June 6 and/or August 9  Ash Grove Betterment Fair JULY  Tomato Festival – July 18 at Botanical Center AUGUST  Horticulture Tour – Greene County with final stop at Botanical Center for Remos Pizza (sponsorship eligible/50 attendance)  EXCEL for Western Greene County begins

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SEPTEMBER  Salute to Century Farm (September) — (sponsorship eligible / 125 attendance; sponsor a table for honored family farms)  Garlic Festival – Sept. 21, Springfield  Commission Farm Tour— (western Greene County this year).

OCTOBER  Beef production on small acreage workshop—Springfield  Urban Homesteading Festival – Botanical Center (McGowan) NOVEMBER  Missouri Woodland Steward program – Springfield (sponsorship eligible)  Mizzou Alumni networking event EXCCEL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM – Past participants have created project plans that have had positive impacts on communities and further engaged area residents.

MASTER GARDENER TRAININGS –  Master Gardener Monthly Hotline Training  Monthly chapter membership meetings  2017 Lawn and Garden Show  Annual Butterfly Festival & Young Sprouts  SW Regional Master Gardener Field Day  Various garden tours and educational events including Potting Shed University

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Business and Community Development

Extension Council Gets Clear Audit

Five of our awesome extension council volunteers met on March 9 and conducted the annual audit of Greene County Extension Council’s financials, which includes designed funds for the Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners.. The group used a checklist provided by the University to conduct the audit. The group gave a clear audit for the year but did recommend raising the soil test price to $30 from $29.50.

Thanks to Jim Garton, Tyler Gunlock, Jason Whitesell, Lisa Bakerink and Kent John. For doing the audit Thanks also to office manager Maggie Black for getting files prepared.

Century Farm Committee Formed A council formed Century Farm Committee will start work very soon to consider ways to revamp the program/ David Burton Civic communication fundraiser used to recognize area Century burtond@missouri.edu Farms. The event — including music and a fundraising auction — has been done the same way for five years and could use a freshing up. The core goals remain the same however: to honor Greene County Century Farms (old and new) in a fun and festive atmosphere that is revenue positive while also honoring local agriculture.

Social Media Scoreboard Followers of Facebook pages I administer

83,669

Weekly average views on Facebook pages.

94,229

Greene County Ext. Facebook followers

1,394

@MUExtension417 followers on Twitter

198

MUExtension417 is on YouTube also

596,209 views | 719 Subscribers David Burton’s focus of work as civic communication specialist: Community engagement thr ough communication and media relations, leading and moderating focus groups, non-profit education, social media in support of disaster recovery, marketing extension regionally, heritage tourism; and engaging council members with media relations efforts like the Southwest Region News Service.

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

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Come Visit Greene County MU Extension at

RepMo Expo, April 7, Republic, Mo. Join us for the 20th Anniversary RepMO EXPO where business and community meet! You can expect an assortment of local businesses showcasing their strengths, live demonstrations, a Kid's Zone full of inflatables, a Nonprofit Extravaganza, and even an appearance by Louie from the Springfield Cardinals!

This year’s event also includes a special section of non-profits that serve our community. Come learn more about their purpose and opportunities to volunteer in your community. Greene County MU Extension will also have a booth. Come learn more about our Master Gardener program, 4-H and how to be part of EXCEL Class 2.

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Republic Community Center, 711 E Miller Rd., Republic Fees and admission: $1 Admission for ages 12 and over

Greene County Extension Council Meeting Schedule DAY OF THE WEEK DATE TIME LOCATION Monday Jan. 29 Noon Botanical Cnt Monday 26-Feb 5:30 p.m. Botanical Cnt Monday Monday Tuesday Monday Monday

26-Mar 30-Apr 29-May 25-Jun 30-Jul

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Monday Aug. 27 Noon Botanical Cnt Monday Sept. 24 5:30 p.m. Round Barn Monday Oct. 29 Noon Botanical Cnt Monday Nov. 26 Monday Dec. 31 Monday

Noon Noon Noon

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LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS Dominos Pizza Potluck Dominos Pizza

Maggie Maes

Lunch Cost GUESTS OR SPEAKERS $5 Dr. Steve Devlin, MU leader Dr. Marshal Stewart Sandra Smart-Wiggins, $5 Business Center $5 Kelly McGowan, Elderberries $5 David Burton, Council training $5 Pam Duitsman / Nutrition CANCEL / Officers Only Renette Wardlow/Brain $5 Health $25 Salute to Century Farms $5 $5

Amy Patillo /Workforce CANCEL / Officers Only

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Lofaro Named MU Tiger Ambassador for Greene County The Greene County University of Missouri Extension Council has named Mike Lofaro of Springfield as the first MU Tiger Ambassador for Greene County through a new program designed to raise awareness of Mizzou Athletics statewide.

Lofaro was identified as a county resident with real passion for Mizzou athletics through an essay he submitted as part of the search process. He was encouraged to apply by an extension council member.

Lofaro is a season ticket holder for Missouri football and the creator and organizer of http:// www.mizzoutailgate.com. He also regularly attends Mizzou men’s basketball games.

“I wanted to do more than just sit in the stands and watch the football game. … I started my own Mizzou Tailgate outside of the stadium. It started small with family and friends but over the years, the tailgate grew to include hometown friends from Springfield,” said Lofaro. “The tailgate eventually grew so large I created the website to make things more organized and convenient for the large amount of people attending.”

The website also combined Lofaro’s two favorite things: Mizzou sports and the internet.

Lofaro, the owner of Business Solutions of Springfield, has 25 years of experience in technology consulting. During those 25 years Lofaro has also stayed active in the community and raised two children in the very schools he and his wife attended years ago.

Both of Lofaro’s children are students at the University of Missouri. His son is a junior, majoring in journalism with an emphasis in strategic communications. His son also does graphic design work for Mizzou’s volleyball team. His daughter is a freshman working toward a nursing degree.

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surrounds Mizzou does not need to be limited to Columbia.

I will do my best to share my passion for this incredible school in my community, and anywhere else I can, as the MU Tiger Ambassador for Greene County,” said Lofaro.

ROLE AND PURPOSE The ambassador program is designed to help generate enthusiasm for Mizzou athletes, teams and accomplishments, and to enhance the visibility of MU teams in all 114 counties by deputizing athletic ambassadors through the established network of County MU Extension Councils.

Each county extension council appoints someone who is enthusiastic about MU and its teams, and who has the desire to be a source of information where they live about Mizzou and Mizzou Athletics. In return, Ambassadors will enjoy a unique experience that comes with some insider perks in exchange for helping us to educate and engage Mizzou fans in their communities,

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Greene County MU Extension Annual Meeting Places Emphasis on Community Impacts and Missourians Dr. Marshall Stewart, vice chancellor for extension and engagement at the University of Missouri, gave the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Greene County MU Extension Council held Feb. 26 at the Botanical Center in Springfield.

Stewart encouraged council members and staff to continue working hard to engage Missourians and to provide programs that make a difference in people’s lives.

“We are undergoing a lot of change in MU Extension. We are moving forward with changes we believe will make it possible to make a greater impact statewide,” said Stewart.

A report completed in 2017 by TEConomy indicates that MU Extension’s annual reach and impact touches more than 1.3 million Missourians who participate in local MU Extension programs. That assessment of MU Extension found that with an annual investment of $86 million (2016), MU Extension generated dividends totaling nearly $950 million.

“I knew our people were busy, but this report really brought into focus the value of their efforts to improve the lives of Missourians,” said Stewart. “These findings, about extension and the needs of the people we serve will be used to guide future decisions.”

These numbers also mean an investment in county extension has a tenfold return.

HONOR ROLL HONOREES Two individuals – Katie Keith and Lane McConnell -- were presented with Leaders “Honor Roll” Awards. This annual award honors outstanding University of Missouri Extension community partners who have excelled in supporting or co-teaching named extension programs.

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Left to right: Regional Extension Director Jay Chism, Presiding Commissioner Bob Cirtin and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Marshall Stewart.

partnership with MU Extension over the last ten years.

She has cooperated with MU Extension on workshops, classes and grants, and especially at Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks.

“I’ve partnered on many projects with Lane. She has Duitsman and McConnell been an amazing community partner, supporter, local food advocate, and friend. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor,” said Dr. Pam Duitsman, MU Extension community McGowan and Keith development specialist, while introducing McConnell.

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“Katie is one of the most knowledgeable horticulturists I know. She can identify both native and ornamental plants even in the dead of winter,” said Kelly McGowan, MU Extension horticulture educator, while introducing Keith.

“Katie is also a great advocate for our hundreds of volunteers. She is always willing to help with any volunteer coordination duties and always willing to provide hands-on training for volunteer development. Our local program is stronger because of Katie’s involvement.”

L to R: Hall, Keith, Ash, and Burton.

COUNCIL MEMBERS raised over $250,000 as director of Friends Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller of the Garden in support of the Botanical swore in the following new extension council Gardens. members during the meeting: Larry Adams, Morgan Ash, Greg Boehne, Karen Dowdy, Ann GREAT GAME OF BUSINESS Hall, Brandon Hebbert, David Johnson, Samuel Three council members – Ann Hall, Snider, Chris Schulze and Richard Stenberg.

Katie Keith and Morgan Ash – were Council members work with extension honored for being top performers during specialists to provide the county educational 2017 in the Great Game of Business. program, manage finances of local extension “Our council members and staff play the operations, provide personnel to carry out Great Game of Business,” said Burton. “We extension activities and elect and organize the strive to make decisions like business local extension council. owners and we share in those successes.

“We are witnessing a healthy shift in our These three played the 2017 council game county council. This year we have added five the best and made tremendous contributions MU graduates to the council. I think this to our local efforts.” represents an opportunity for the council to tap Jon Emery, University of Missouri into previously untapped experience in this admissions representative for southwest county,” said David Burton, county program Missouri give an update report. director for Greene County MU Extension.

Applications to Mizzou from southwest Council members are making a difference in Missouri are up this year. the community too. Council member Tyler Gunlock has filed to run for a Missouri State Representative seat. Three council members have taken part in the first EXCEL leadership program targeting western Greene County.

Council member Kent John has worked to develop new sponsorships for local extension programs. Council member Lisa Bakerink has The swearing in of new extension council members.

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There is a Small Business Resource in Springfield Worth Knowing About Small businesses are assisted through University of Missouri Extension’s business development specialists and regional Small Business & Technology Development Centers (SBTDC). Professionals at SBTDC locations deliver up-to-date consultation, training, and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management.

Assistance is available to owners interested in improving or expanding an existing small business and to prospective business owners.

This includes the SBTDC locations at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri Southern University in Joplin and Missouri State University in West Plains.

Sandra Smart-Winegar is an MU Extension business specialist and business professional at the SBDTC in Springfield, Mo.

Q: How can entrepreneurs and small business owners utilize this resource?

A: Anyone inter ested in starting a business, improving and expanding their business, or businesses that want Sandra Smartobjective feedback on Winegar their operations can contact our office at 417-837-2617 to speak with one of our consultants or visit our websites, sbtdc.missouristate.edu or missouribusiness.net to get more information.

Q: How do I find out about classes being offered at the local SBDTC? A: The best sour ce of infor mation online at sbtdc.missouristate.edu/startup. For questions, or problems with online registration, contact the SBTDC at (417) 837-2617.

Q: Would you shar e a little about the Small Business & Technology Development Center and how entrepreneurs and small business owners can utilize the resource?

A: “The SBTDC, which is funded in partnership with the SBA, Missouri State University and MU Extension, offers consultations in all areas of business operations at no charge to our clients. This includes working with clients to determine feasibility of business idea to starting a business to growing and expanding an existing business. We also offer low-cost training in relevant small business topics including: accounting, financial management, digital marketing, and human resources,” said Smart-Winegar.

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Business and Community Development Community Development Programs:  Farm to School program development, 20 hours weekly  StrikeForce Farmer Development program development, 15 hours weekly  StrikeForce Farmer Development grant team, meets weekly on Monday mornings  USDA-NRCS Specialty Crop Production grant proposal development, February 7 -17, 2018  Farm to School professional development/ curriculum workgroup meeting, Feb. 9, 2018  University of Missouri Extension Learning Project planning meeting, Co-chair, Feb 21, 2018  Farm to School professional development/ curriculum workgroup meeting, Feb. 22, 2018  4-H Youth/Workforce Development Nixa Junior High, 8th grade honors class, Solar presentation, February 23, 2018 Professional Development Completed:  MyVita Extension academic reporting completed, Feb. 4, 2018  Monthly community development meeting. February 8, 2018  University of Missouri Extension Association board meeting, Past President, Feb. 14, 2018 Participated In  Business Development/ Community Development/ Workforce Development state meeting, Lake of the Ozarks, January 31 – Feb. 2, 2018  Southwest Regional Faculty online meeting, February 20, 2018  Momentum 2018 State of the Workforce conference, White River Conference Center, February 20, 2018  Greene County Annual Meeting, Greene County Extension office, February 26, 2018  Taney County Farm to Table conference team preparation, February 26, 2018  Taney County Farm to Table conference, February 28, 2018 Upcoming Events  Christian County Staff and Faculty meeting, March 1, 2018

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Epsilon Sigma Phi professional development, monthly meeting, March 5, 2018 Workforce Development team meeting, March 5, 2018 Clifton Strengths AsAmy Patillo sessment for Spring Institute, Community Development patilloa@missouri.edu March 7, 2018 Small Farms Conference, Beginning Farmer presentation, March 8-9, 2018 Friends of Parkside, West Plains Historical Community Development presentation, March 8, 2018 Monthly community development meeting.

March 8, 2018 Farm to School Mountain Plains region training, March 9, 2018 University of Missouri Extension Learning Project state training, Co-chair, March 1516, 2018 Extension Spring Institute, SW Regional Faculty meeting, Greene County, March 20, 2018 4-H Youth/Workforce Development Nixa Junior High, 8th grade honors class, 417 Drone presentation, March 22, 2018 Greene County Extension Council meeting, March 26, 2018

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.

Contact Community Development Specialist Dr. Amy Patillo in the Christian County Extension office by telephone at 417-581-3558 or email at patilloa@missouri.edu.

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Youth and Families

4-H Volunteers from Greene and Lawrence County Are Recognized With Graham Volunteer Leadership Awards Tiffany Davis, Lawrence County, and Jodi Wright, Greene County, were honored with 2018 Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Awards by the 4-H Center for Youth Development . Davis and Wright were two of 19 volunteers recognized statewide for commitment and leadership to the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development program.

Davis and Wright have served the Lawrence and Greene County 4-H programs for 10 and 8 years respectively.

The award recognizes exemplary volunteers for their hard work and dedication to helping Missouri youth grow. It is named for Frank Graham who served as director of MU Extension 4-H from 1958-1975.

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

More About 4-H

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

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

Learn more online.

Donating to Greene County Extension is as Easy As: 1. Donate online at extension.missouri.edu/greene by mail or in person.

2. Stay connected with

Greene County Extension on social media, by email and/ or in service as a volunteer.

3. Enjoy making a difference in the lives of 45,000 county residents annually.

Helping Greene County Extension Do More, Reach More, Be More!

University of Missouri Extension in Greene County

Located inside the Botanical Center at 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Tel: (417) 881-8909 | Email: greeneco@missouri.edu | Online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene

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3/22/18 – Sensory Garden Symposium, Springfield Botanical Center; Memory Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients Using Plants Kelly McGowan  3/22/18 – Horticulture Educator Farm to mcgowank@missouri.edu School Teacher Training, Hollister; Beneficial and Spring garden cleanup in Master Gardener Demo Garden Harmful Garden Insects Media  3/1/18-KOLR 10 Midday News; Lenton Rose/Witch Hazel  3/8/18-KOLR 10 Midday News; Planting and Growing Onions  3/15/18-KOLR 10 Midday News; Planting and Growing Potatoes  3/21/18-KOLR 10 Midday News; Hyacinths  April-May Issue of Ozarks Living Magazine; Article on Elderflowers Educational Programming Presented:  3/5/18 – Habitat for Humanity Vegetable Gardening 101  3/6/18 – Soil Health/Native Plants; Study Alternative School  3/8/18 – Master Gardener Core Training Supersession, Ozark; Landscape and Turf  3/15/18 – Master Gardener Core Training-Home Vegetable Production  3/19/18 – Master Gardener Hotline Training; Current Horticulture Topics

Coordinated:  2/27/18 - Master Gardener Core TrainingHerbaceous Ornamentals with Katie Keith  3/1/18 – Master Gardener Core TrainingLandscape Design with Katie Keith and Tom Lakowske  3/6/18 – Master Gardener Core Training-Home Fruit Production with Patrick Byers  3/8/18 – Master Gardener Core Training-Pruning

Spring garden cleanup in the Master Gardener Demo Garden

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with Hank Stelzer 3/22/18 – Master Gardener Core Training-Trees with Cindy Garner and Paul Johnson, MDC

Site Visits/Consultations  3/5/18 – Missouri State University; Monarch Habitat Consultation  3/7/18 – White Water, Branson; Tree/ Shrub Consultation  3/7/18 – Grace the Earth, Lockwood; Pollinator Habitat and Education Consultation  3/8/18 – City of Springfield; Healthy Yards for Clear Streams Program  3/16/18 – Cox Hospital South; Pollinator Habitat Consultation 2018 Research Projects  Host Plant Preferences of the Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) Butterfly  Flower Production and Effect of Flower Harvest on Berry Yields within Six American Elderberry (Sambucus

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canadensis) Genotypes; Project continued from 2017 Population Locations of the Ozark Woodland Swallowtail (Papilio joanae) Butterfly

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

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“Learn to Grow Series” Begins in June Greene County Master Gardeners begin a “Learn to Grow” series of classes for the public this summer.

These classes will be on Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Botanical Center, 2400. S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. There is a cost of $5 per class, payable at the door, and registration can also be done by calling (417) 891-1515.

The first class in this series is on June 11 and the topic will be roses.

William Aldrich, Master Gardener and curator of the Springfield Botanical Gardens’ Rose Garden will be the presenter and tour guide.

On July 9 the topic is “Container Water Gardening.” On August 13 the topic will be Crepe Myrtle. The class on Sept. 10 will focus on Twilight Gardens. “Creating a Garden Sanctuary” will be the topic on Oct. 8.

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Potting Shed University Invest in gardening skills for life and become a better gardener. Pay-at-the-door registration opens at 5:30 p.m.

Call 881-8909 for information.

Program Dates March 26: Using Foliage for Color in the Garden April 2: Tried and True Plants for the Ozarks April 9: Plants for a Japanese Garden in the Ozarks April 16: Indoor Gardening – Favorite Houseplants Time: Class runs from 6-7 p.m.

Fee: $5/Class per person (age 18 and up)

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Agriculture Assistance Individual assistance provided to Greene County individuals in the past month helped them save money, control pests, understand regulations, protect health, and/or preserve natural resources Topics included:  Bed bug control  Drinking water well cost-share rules  Mole control in yards  Garden soil test interpretations  Pond leak repair  Lawn care practices around a lake shoreline Bob Schultheis Natural Resource Engineering Specialist / CPD University of Missouri Extension Center Webster County 800 S. Marshall St., Marshfield, MO 65706 Phone: 417-859-2044 E-mail: schultheisr@missouri.edu Web: extension.missouri.edu/webster

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85 Attend the 95th Ag Production Conference

Evaluations from attendees were overwhelming positive about the 95th Annual Ag Production Conference hosted by Greene County MU Extension at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center on March 20.

Dr. Eric Bailey, MU Extension State Beef Nutrition Specialist presented “Objective Drought Management Planning.”

“Getting the Most out of Your Hay Production,” was presented by MU Extension specialists Jim Spencer and Tim Schnakenberg.

Sponsors for this event include Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District, Greene County Farm Bureau, Integrity Home Care and Hospice, Legacy Bank and Trust, Main Street Feeds, Larson Farm and Home, FCS Financial, Old Missouri Bank, Conco Quarries, MFA of Springfield, Springfield Livestock Market, and Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply.

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Agriculture and Environment Community Contact: TV and Radio  Interview with Ed Button of Ozark Radio Network, West Plains (3.1.18) Requests for information  Telephone contacts – 15 for advisement  Farm site visits – 9 for advisement Programs Presented:  “Establishing and Producing Small Fruits”, Mid Missouri Expo, Columbia (2.24.18)  “Elderberry Production”, Mid Missouri Expo, Columbia (2.24.18)  “Resources Panel”, Taney County Food System Meeting (2.28.18)  Fruit Pruning Workshop for Mt Vernon Vocational Agriculture class, Mt Vernon (3.6.18)  “Home Fruit Production”, Greene County Master Gardener core training, Springfield (3.6.18)  “Home Strawberry Production”, Potting Shed University, Springfield (3.12.18)  “Agricultural Water, Postharvest Water, Farm Food Safety Plans”, FSMA Mandated Training, Buffalo (3.14.18)  “Home Fruit Production”, Master Gardener Supersession, Ozark (3.16.18)  “IPM, Pesticide Labels, Personal Protective Equipment, Recordkeeping”, Private Applicator Training for Plain farmers, Seymour (3.19.18) Coordinated:  Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist board meeting, Springfield (3.14.18)  Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist chapter meeting, Springfield (3.19.18)  JRBP sustainable lawn care project – 2 site visits; soil test collection and report evaluation, 2 meetings with Brent Stock (JRBP project coordinator)  Springfield Zone 1 SCG garden activities – initiate service learning project (meet with Walter Kayesse, plan garden visits)  StrikeForce project activities – develop high tunnel and beginning farmer workshop curriculum, develop impact reporting system

Upcoming programming and events  “Vegetable Grafting”, MSU Vegetable Production class guest lecture, Springfield (3.28.18)  “Plant Identification Techniques”, Master Gardeners of Greene County chapter meeting, Springfield (4.10.18) Patrick Byers  Apple grafting workHorticulture shop, Springfield byerspl@missouri.edu (4.11.18)  “Food Safety Concerns for Local Food Producers”, MSU Local Foods Production class guest lecture, Springfield (4.12.18)  Webster County Gardening Workshop series, Marshfield (4.18.18)  SCG community garden food safety project activities

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

To learn more about local commercial horticulture programs, contact Horticulture Development Specialist Patrick Byers at (417) 859-2044 in Webster County or email at byerspl@missouri.edu.

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Health and Safety

Food System Forum Focuses on Farm to Table

Participants engaged with a diverse group of statewide and local stakeholders and expert panelists offering education and facilitated discussion concerning the challenges, opportunities, resources, certifications, trainings, regulations, and steps needed to improve connections in our Food System from farm to table.

The forum allowed us to begin mapping success to build the local food system. Work has continued with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri and Regional USDA Development, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Food Hub developers, University of Missouri Department of Applied Sciences, Lenders, Lincoln University educators, Food Distributors, and many state and local stakeholder organizations. Next steps include development of key materials that will be used to implement a pilot project to guide local food system connections. The long-term goal is to be

able to replicate this across the state.

Future events are also planned.

Participants gave written feedback which included:  100% reported this event was needed or very needed Pam Duitsman  100% reported Nutrition Specialist improved duitsmanp@missouri.edu understanding of their role, and the bigger picture, of the food system  89% reported they would change their behavior based on what they learned, and gave examples of how they plan to engage in food system development

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

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Workshop to Help Specialty Crop Growers to Scale up University of Missouri Extension will host a Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) writing workshop in Springfield from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 26. A portion of the workshop will focus on scaling-up production of specialty crops according to organizer Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health education specialist with MU Extension.

The term “specialty crop” is a designation

by USDA which includes fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and vegetables, maple syrup, honey, and horticulture (including floriculture and nursery plants).

“These crops are gaining attention across the US as the demand for “local food” continues to grow,” said Duitsman. “Specialty crops

are distinguished from field crops such as soybeans, hay and wheat. Consumers are increasingly demanding more specialty crops, which has initiated a trend for many markets to try to offer a wider range and year-round availability of specialty crops.”

Scaling up increases farmer capacity to effectively produce high-quality products in larger quantities for local and regional markets.

“Scaling up means connecting to markets beyond the direct relationship between farmer and consumer. It refers to taking production to a higher-volume to make locally and sustainably produced food available in more places to more people,” said Duitsman.

To register, visit the Greene County MU Extension online at or call (417) 881-8909.

Registration online is preferred Extension.missouri.edu/greene

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Health and Safety Sherri Hull

Nutrition Program Associate Success Story: A client from an Eating Smart Being Active class, at The Fairbanks community center, stopped by my table at another event to look at the information and recipes. She said she was really enjoying the ESBA classes. It was a great reminder to balance all the food groups and exercise, as she continues to try to lose weight. She mentioned how “apprehensive” she had been to try the “Nutty Apple Spinach Salad” we had made for the class, but she had found it to be delicious! The next day, she went to the store and bought all the ingredients and was making and sharing the recipe with friends. She was proud to be eating a darker green vegetable and using a lighter, healthier salad dressing.

Family Nutrition Education Program

2160 W. Chesterfield Blvd. Suite F200 Chesterfield Village, Springfield, Mo. Tel: 417-886-2059 http://missourifamilies.org

Nevatt

Hull

Wood

Jennifer Nevatt

Family Nutrition Program Manager, SW Region Work is underway to interview and hire two additional nutrition educators for Greene County.

Marty Wood

Nutrition Program Associate    

Willard WIC-8 adults The Fairbanks-20 adults Willard Central Elementary-20 children Pregnancy Care Center10 adults

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Community Connections News & information—Greene County Extension Council on Facebook facebook.com/GreeneCountyExtension

Key Contact for Greene County Extension Master Gardeners of Greene County

21st ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Maggie can help with soil tests, schedule dates for renewing pesticide licenses, enroll individuals in programs and a variety of other things to help our clients connect with the local extension office.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28th, 2018 TIME: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM RAIN OR SHINE Come early to see our large selection of perennials, Missouri Natives, veggies, herbs, shrubs, trees, grasses and more at the Botanical Center in Nathanael Greene Park at 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield MO 65807

Maggie Black

Office Manager blackmag@missouri.edu Joined Spring 2015

Greene County Extension

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

Visit mggreene.org/plantsale for an updated list of plants for sale or call 417-874-2963.

CASH - CHECK - CREDIT CARDS

Southwest Region Directors Office 3003 E. Chestnut Expressway, Suite 200, Springfield, Mo. Jay Chism, Regional Dir ector E-mail: chismj@missouri.edu Sarah Grubaugh, Administr ative Assistant Email: GrubaughS@missouri.edu

| Tel: (417) 865-0707

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