July 2015

“Reaching Out Report” the Greene County Extension Newsletter 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Email: greeneco@missouri.edu * Tel: (417) 881-8909

July 2015 *

Vol. 8, Issue 7

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Financial Scorecard… pages 2 Upcoming events … pages 3 Pam Duitsman… page 5-6 Nutrition program… page 7-8 David Burton … pages 9 Patrick Byers … pages 10-11 Master Naturalists … page 12 Kelly McGowan … page 13-14 4-H Report … page 15 Renette Wardlow … page 16 Council & Misc News… page 17-18 Friends & Partners… page 19-20

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4-H Interns Are Making a Difference The 4-H interns working this summer with Greene County Extension are already making a difference! Read more (page 15) about the “Dig Into Ag-Venture” program designed by Anna Klem, Cheyenne Arthur and Dakota Arthur for the Ozark Empire Fair. Anna Klem has gotten 4H programming started at Boys and Girls Club of Springfield and Eric Nyamwange has been working on horticulture projects like the student greenhouse at Hickory Hills School.

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.

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Greene Game of Business Greene County Extension Scorecard – July 2015 Income 0100 · Student Fees 0210 · County Appropriations 0400 · Gift/Grants/Contracts 0900 · Resales/Fees/Soil Tests

Budget #

YTD #s

DIFF

$7,735.00 $12,910.00 $14,735.00 $12,653.00

$5,035.00 $27,000.00 $25,000.00 $2,500.00

-$2,700.00 $14,090.00 $10,265.00 -$10,153.00

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$2,400.00

$2,400.00

$2,100.00 $0.00

$3,000.00 $0.00

$900.00 $0.00

$50,133.00

$64,935.00

$14,802.00

$16,958.11 $7,784.31 $3,477.56

$32,989.00 $6,956.00 $6,000.00

$16,030.89 -$828.31 $2,522.44

3600 · Postage Meter 3700 · Telephone Service 3900 · Advertising 4700 · Publishing/Printing 4800 · Reproduction & Copies 5100 · Supplies/Services

$650.00 $431.55 $1,107.00 $938.64 $125.47 $3,047.78

$2,400.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00 $200.00 $2,500.00

$1,750.00 $568.45 $893.00 $61.36 $74.53 -$547.78

5110 · Annual Meeting 6400 - Other Contract Services 6800 - Insurance 7010 - Ext. Council Election 7100 · Soil Test Expenses

$537.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,079.00

$500.00 $1,000.00 $350.00 $1,100.00 $1,500.00

-$37.50 $1,000.00 $350.00 $1,100.00 -$579.00

7200 · Publications for Resale 7300 · Repairs/Maintenance 7700 - Furniture / Equipment

$996.00 $1,642.54 $0.00 $3,035.00

$500.00 $1,740.00 $1,200.00 $2,000.00

-$496.00 $97.46 $1,200.00 -$1,035.00

$42,810.46

$64,935.00

$22,124.54

$0.00

-$7,322.54

2100 - Postage Allotment 2600 - MCHP Subsidy 1600 - Balance Transfers Total Income Expense 2700 · Personnel - Wages 2800 · Payroll Expenses 3100 · Travel

7999 - Fee Generation MU Total Expense NET INCOME

$ 7,322.54

We do have about $1,700 in new/planned expenses next month include $1,000 for storage room shelves which is in the 2015 budget along with funds for Constant Contact, iDonate and DonorSnap.

Our Critical Number this year is “Net Income” and our goal is to finish the year in the black (positive balance) so those funds can be applied toward additional programs in the 2016 budget.

Key Drivers for finances Soil tests done in 2015 Total # of donors in 2015

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320

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Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

Regional Council Mini-Game Puts GGOB to the test The Southwest Region Extension Council is currently engaged in a MiniGame being referred to as Legislative Bingo.

Regional council members were asked to challenge their county extension councils and extension staff with getting state legislators to attend Extension events this summer while legislators are home. There is a game board in place to track the success that each local council has and show the involvement of various state legislators in Extension programs.

“We are documenting attendance of legislators with pictures. In the end, there will be prizes for extension council members and extension staff, depending on how many we reach,” said David Burton, civic communication specialist.

Keep up with what Greene County Extension is doing to implement The Great Game of Business online at the Greene County Extension website under the tab “Great Game.”

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Selected Upcoming Extension Events in Greene County Business Development Classes

Salute to Century Farms

Regular business classes are held at the Small Business Development and Technology Center, 405 North Jefferson Ave., Springfield. Register by calling 417-836-5685 or check online www.ws.missouristate.edu/sbdc.

Put on your jeans and boots and celebrate our agricultural heritage as we honor three Century Farms in Greene County. The second “Salute to Century Farms” will be held Monday, Sept. 28 at the Round Barn Event Center along Clear Creek (built in 1880).

Traditional folk and farm music will be provided by Judy Domney. Attendees will enjoy a meal provided by Maggie Mae’s and a live auction of items. Tickets can be purchased on our website and all proceeds benefit the Greene County Extension Council.

“Learn to Grow in the Garden” Series at The Botanical Center Master Gardeners of Greene County offer a “Learn to Grow in the Garden” series of classes at the Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield. Each class is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and has a registration fee of $5 per person, payable at the gift shop in The Botanical Center.

“Garden Above Ground” will be taught by Missy Sanford on Monday, Aug. 10.

“Seed Saving” will be taught by Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist with MU Extension, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14.

“Urban Bee Keeping” will be taught by Ann Kynion, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5.

Learn more about the Master Gardeners of Greene County online at http://mggreene.org or contact the MU Extension Center in Greene County at (417) 881-8909.

Exploring 4-H (Urban Club) MU Extension and Springfield-Greene County Parks staff are offering this opportunity for youth to explore a variety of 4-H projects and experiences as part of establishing an urban 4H group in Greene County! This new program is open to children age: 9 to 13. Activities begin at 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 and will be held the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Fee: $25 for 4H enrollment in 4-H. Learn more online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene.

Organic Gardening Academy Eleven classes will be taught by a variety of experts in University of Missouri Extension’s “Organic Gardening Academy.” The sessions will be divided between classroom instruction and hands-on activities. Classes begin at 6 p.m. at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. All classes are $10 each.

Pre-registration is necessary by calling the Greene County Extension Center at (417) 881 -8909 or emailing Kelly McGowan at mcgowank@missouri.edu. See the Greene County Extension website for class details.

Space for Rent The Botanical Center offers meeting space for social gatherings and business functions. Contact us for all of your needs!

Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene Close Memorial Park.

417-891-1515 | www.botanicalcenter.org

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.

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Thank Our Sponsors Who Have Made this Event Possible

Our live auction will include farm related items, unique artwork, collectables, gift cards and two Yeti Coolers filled with Yeti gear.

Salute to Century Farms # of tickets at $25 per person

Make Checks Payable to: Greene County Extension

NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: E-MAIL:

TELEPHONE:

Mail this form and check to Greene County Extension, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807

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Nutrition and Food Policy Living Healthy with Diabetes Four sessions of “Diabetes Self-Management” were held in July. Each session lasted three hours.

This course is a CDC “best-practice” for assisting participants to take control of their diabetes — rather than letting diabetes control them.

Subjects covered include: 1) techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear and frustration; 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; 3) healthy eating 4) appropriate use of medication; and 5) working more effectively with health care providers.

Participants made weekly action plans, shared experiences, and helped each other solve problems they encounter on a regular basis.

Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth: Two 3-hour sessions of this program were taught in July. SSHW encourages participants to make positive behavior changes to improve their health and personal finances. Fact sheets are used that describe linkages between health and personal finances and over 20 specific behavior change strategies for better health and increased wealth.

Participants learn to set goals; identify small steps to reach those goals; and monitor their progress. In July, sessions were taught that covered the following steps: Track your current habits; Unload your childhood baggage; Put your mind to it; Defy the odds; Think balance not sacrifice; and Control your destiny.

Local Food as Economic Development Work continues in Greene County and surrounding counties to provide opportunities and assistance for large markets and local farmers to connect.

Pam Duitsman Work in July Nutrition Specialist included: Planning duitsmanp@missouri.edu meetings and creation of strategy documents.

Discussions between local community and state organizations to discuss available resources and assistance for farmers and producers.

Food Hub Feasibility Study: Pam is part of a team of researchers working on this study for the southwest region of Missouri to gather data for the planning and development of food networks and food hub(s).

Data Collection was completed in July.

Analysis of Data and Writing of results will begin in August.

The outcome of this work is to ultimately increase economic vitality for all; strengthen our local system; and positively impact the health of our communities by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Voices for Food Project Food Policy Councils have been formed and council meetings and work took place in July as a part of this six-state, federally funded research project aimed to address food security. Pam is the State Coordinator for this project.

Work in July included: multiple meetings with

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

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Nutrition and Food Policy councils and co-chairs; meeting with City Planning and Zoning to investigate and plan for zoning that supports Good Food for the community; updating sustainability plans for several supporting grants which assist the work of these food policy councils; and attendance at the national Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior conference in Pittsburg, PA to report to the AFRI research group on activity for SW Missouri.

The focus of this work is to develop and implement sustainable solutions that will increase availability and access to healthy food Choices.

The majority of Pam’s position is focused on this work, which will last into 2018.

VFF Food Policy Council member have also been working with 4-H-ers on their summer community garden project.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs As the demand for this class has continued to grow, an alliance of partner organizations was formed in July to connect resources, develop a sustainability and annual plan for classes and implementation of these programs.

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Family Nutrition Education Program Becky Roark Greene County NPA’s have been programming at both the Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market and the Farmers’ Market of the Ozarks. We set up a table with one of our nutrition posters, free handouts and recipes. We have also brought along a kiosk that has an I-pad with the Seasonal and Simple App on it so we can demonstrate its use. This has been a great way to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables! We are also going to start having a nutrition class at OACAC at the end of the month for people who are seeking financial assistance with their rent. Other things for me this month included teaching twelve 4 yr. olds at Amazing Kidz Daycare and having 260 families view the “Fruit and Vegetable” nutrition poster at the Well of Life Food Pantry in downtown Springfield.

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Began series of lessons for Grant Head Start PreK 28 students  Began series of lessons for Stewart Head Start PreK 49 students  Various Displays and Discussions at Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks, Thursday evenings  Various Displays and Discussions at Greater Springfield Farmer’s Market, Tuesday mornings  Display and discussion about Healthy Celebrations at Victory Mission Family Ministries Food Pantry, 166 families KOLR10 Interview - Seasonal and Simple App Family

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Willard WIC: Eating Smart, Being Active, 29 adults Willard Food Pantry: Display, 32 families Pregnancy Care Center : Eating Smart, Being Active, 25 adults Crosslines Food Pantry: Display, 1285 families Crosslines Food Pantry: Eating Smart, Being Active, 8 adults People Helping People Food Pantry: Display, 20 families Life House Crisis Maternity Home: Eating Smart, Being Active, 7 adults Hand Extended Food Pantry: Eating Smart, Being Active, 65 adults Little Sunshine Preschool: Eating from the Garden, 20 children Harter House/Strafford : Display, 102 adults

Nutrition Education Program

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

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Nevatt Ending Career as NPA with Series at Boys and Girls Club on Growing and Eating Veggies This July I will finish the series of lessons at The Boys and Girls Club Henderson Unit in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. The children planted, watered, weeded, and have harvested about 17 lbs. of fresh vegetables from four of the eight, 4' x 4' raised beds. The other four beds will start producing soon.

Jenni After working in the garden, the kids come inside for nutrition lessons from Nevatt our Eating From the Garden curriculum. Lesson topics included parts of plants, food safety, nutrients, food groups, and consumerism.

During the Consumerism lesson students looked at how the media influences food choices. They then designed persuasive packaging for nutritious fruits and vegetables (shown in photos below). To date about 74 children (ages 6-13) have participated in classes which end on July 28.

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Civic Communication Specialist & County Program Director What is teaching? Direct contact where learning is occurring is considered teaching. This includes one-to-one calls, emails, meetings, and classes.

BY THE NUMBERS (for the month)  Requests for advisement: 12  Regular weekly news columns: 18  TV/Radio Interviews – 3  Total articles written this month – 22  Telephone inquiries — 16 CPD DUTIES & PROGRAMS  Financial oversight, travel authorizations.  County Commission meetings.  Friends of Greene County Extension efforts.  Edited monthly “Reaching Out Report”  Regular updates to county extension website PROGRAMS AND LEADERSHIP  Working toward our use of Constant Contact, DonorSnap and perhaps iDonate  Worked with five separate individuals this month on possible vehicle donation. The chal-

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lenge is that scrap prices are so low that non-running cars are bringing very low amounts compared to past years.

Applying for both office and program related grants.

Developing new annual programs that are David Burton revenue producing.

Civic communication Presented on Great burtond@missouri.edu Game of Business to Southwest Region Extension Council.

Spent a week in Kansas City working on English and reading with youth from Korea.

Finalized sponsors for our Salute to Century Farms and will now work on promotions for the event. See the flyer elsewhere in this newsletter for event details.

SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT CARD FOR THE MONTH NEWS SERVICE Jul-15 YouTUBE 2015 TWITTER 2015 FLICKR 2015 Facebook managed pages LinkedIn

Journalists/Staff 564 Subscribers 436 Followers 96 Followers 38 Followers 70025 726

Public subscribers 8,681 Total Views 375668 Activity 64 Total Views 173,876 Monthly Reach 159,481 788

Total 9245 I encourage county extension councils to provide content toMUExtension417 Twitter and Facebook pages and to ask clients to follow those regional options.

Many specialists can post to those pages.

David Burton’s focus of work as civic communication specialist: Community and civic engagement through communication and media relations, leading and moderating focus groups, non-profit education and support, social media in support of disaster recovery and response, marketing extension regionally, heritage tourism with an emphasis on restoring historic schools; and engaging council members with media relations efforts like the Southwest Region News Service and the Expert Source Program.

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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Horticulture Specialist Community Contact: TV and Radio  Interview with Eric Jones, KY3, on lawn diseases (7/21/15)  Interview with Shayla Patrick, KY3, on giant hogweed (7/22/15) Print media  Contributed to several articles and interviews Requests for information  Telephone contacts – 26 for advisement  Email contacts – 14 contacts  Office visits, professional contacts – 1 for consultation and advisement  Farm site visits – 1 for advisement

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“The Diagnostic Process”, MU/LU IPM workshop, Springfield (7/22/15) “High Tunnel Tomato Production”, High Tunnel workshop, Mountain Grove (7/23/15) “Organic Disease Management”, Organic Gardening Academy, Springfield (7/23/15

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First Friday at Webb City Farmers Market display, Webb City (7/3/15) Internship project with MSU grad student Eric Moya (6/1/15-8/15/15) Master Gardeners of Greene County board meeting, (7/6/15) Master Gardeners of Greene County chapter meeting, Springfield (7/14/15) Springfield Plateau Master Naturalists board meeting, (7/8/15) Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist chapter meeting (7/20/15) Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline Development training, Springfield (7/20/15) Horticulture soil tests - – 18 reports

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USDA AFRI Farmers Market data collection, Springfield/ Webb City (6/27/15, 7/18/15) 4H horticulture judging, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds (6/26/15) NACAA national conference, Rapid City, SD (7/10/157/17/15)

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National Envirothon oral presentation judging, Springfield (8/1/15) “Super Easy Seed Saving”, Seed Library Project, Midtown Library, Springfield (8/15/15) and Library Station in north Springfield (8/24/15).

Turf Professionals Workshop, Springfield (8/25/15)

Human Interest—Summer Intern Greene County: Horticulturist Patrick Byers is in the second year of conducting a garlic cultivar study at the Botanical Center and at his Fordland farm.

Over 30 garlic cultivars are included in the study, which is investigating the performance of garlic in southwest Missouri. The study results will be discussed at a planned garlic workshop, tentatively scheduled for late September. At right, Eric Moya, MSU graduate student and summer intern with MU Extension, weighs the garlic harvest at the Botanical Center.

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Horticulture Specialist Human Interest — Pest Management Greene County: Lincoln University sponsored a daylong workshop in Greene County recently. MU Extension Horticulture Specialist Patrick Byers joined Lincoln University specialists for a discussion of integrated pest management for vegetables.

The meeting then moved to Millsap Farm for an

afternoon of hands-on exposure to vegetable pest management. Workshop presenters included Curtis Millsap, Patrick Byers, Jaime Pinero, Zelalem Mersha, and Jacob Wilson. Shown at left: Patrick demonstrates placement of insect row cover. Shown at right: Curtis Millsap leads a discussion of IPM strategies at the Millsap Farm.

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Master Naturalists

Master Naturalist Training Planned for Springfield Attendance at July orientation required for participation in September course.

vices. Once individuals receive Master Naturalist certification, they will be required to give 40 hours of service and complete eight hours of additional advanced training annually to maintain their certification.

Details about the Master Naturalist Program can also be found at www.monaturalist.org

Protecting Missouri’s natural resources is an ongoing and challenging task. The challenge is made easier when private citizen groups – as well as state agencies – can provide education, outreach information, and services. That’s the idea behind Missouri’s Master Naturalist Program.

Individuals interested in learning more about this program can register for an upcoming training class that will be held Sept. 10 through Oct. 22 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Southwest Regional Office in Springfield at 2630 N. Mayfair Ave. Though the course doesn’t start until September, interested parties must attend one of two orientations that will be held 6:30 p.m. on July 23 and again on July 28 at the MDC Southwest Regional Office.

Participants must register by Aug. 5 for The Master Naturalist Program engages Missourians in the stewardship of our state's natural resources. Orienthe course, which is conducted by the tations for upcoming Master Naturalist classes will be Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist held July 23 and July 28 at the Missouri Department of Chapter.

Conservation's Southwest Regional Office in Springfield.

The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service. Master Naturalists engage Missourians in the stewardship of our state’s natural resources through sciencebased education and volunteer community service.

The Master Naturalist program is a partnership between MDC and University of Missouri Extension.

“The intent of the Master Naturalist Program is The Missouri Master Naturalist Program reto better connect people to the environment and sults from a partnership created in 2004 benature,” said MDC Volunteer and Interpretive Protween the Missouri Department of Conservagram Coordinator Syd Hime. “There are a lot of tion (MDC) and MU Extension (MUE). The people with an interest in nature who are looking Missouri Master Naturalist Program is recogfor opportunities to develop their skills as a naturalnized as a named program within MU Extenist and use those skills in volunteer service. We sion. The MU School of Natural Resources is provide that through a community-based natural the academic home for the Program. See resource volunteer and education program.” www.springfieldmasternaturalist.com or To become a Master Naturalist, individuals springfieldmn.blogspot.com/ must receive training and contribute volunteer ser-

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Master Gardeners of Greene County Programs Participated In 7/14 Master Gardener Chapter Meeting  7/16 4-H Vegetable and Horticulture entry judge at Kelly McGowan McDonald Horticulture Educator County Fair mcgowank@missouri.edu  7/1 and 7/8 MU Plant Science Horticulture Master Gardener Ann Hall helps answer the questions Teleconference of a customer in the Master Gardener Hotline Room.  7/11 Friends of the Garden Butterfly Festival Community Contact  7/20-7/24 University of Missouri’s AgroforTELEVISION estry Academy 

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3 live interviews with KOLR 10’s John Ziegler: talked about summer squash and squash bugs, lilies and the lily garden at the Springfield Botanical Gardens, and the Friends of the Garden Butterfly Festival.

Many of these can be viewed online at www.youtube.com/MUExtension417 1 taped interview with KOLR 10 on Japanese beetles 1 taped interview with KY3 on mosquitos 1 taped interview with KSPR on brown patch in lawns

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Submitted article to Hills and Hollows magazine in Exeter on fall gardening Submitted article to Southwest Regional News Service on Japanese beetles

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION  Telephone contacts —16 for horticulture advisement  Email contacts —7 for horticulture advisement  Office visits — 9 for horticulture advisement Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

Upcoming Programs 

7/28 Organic Gardening Academy –Organic Weed Control with Kelly McGowan

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 can boast of over 275 members. For more information visit the chapter website at http://www.mggreene.org.

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Master Gardeners of Greene County CONTINUED from previous page  7/29 Vegetable Entry Judging at Ozark Empire Fair  8/5 Organic Gardening Academy-Healthy Soils with Patrick Byers  8/25 ISE-Platform Skills for Trainers and Educators  8/25 Organic Gardening Academy-Sustainable Water Use with Rob Hunt

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Students in the Exploring Insects program (shown here) have been meeting at the Botanical Center and learning new skills.

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4-H Report for Greene County

Dig into Food and Farming with Ag-Venture Day Camps A new series of day camps are being offered to help children connect with they food they eat. “Dig Into Ag-Venture” day camps are being offered at Ozark Empire Fair this year for the first time.

“The camps are designed to help children learn about food and how it is produced,” said Karla Deaver, 4-H youth development specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

“These camps give children an opportunity to experience the fair and have fun while learning about the food they eat in a new way.”

Camps are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. most days of the fair, with registration at 9:30 a.m. Camps are offered for children ages 3 through 6 and 7 through 12.

Pre-registration is requested, and a $10 registration fee includes an entry ticket to the fair, a special camp t-shirt, and all needed supplies for the camps.

Topics include beef cattle, sheep and goats, dairy cattle, swine, grains, bees and honey, poultry, and fruits and vegetables.

Participants will explore a different topic each day. The camp will also include barn tours and hands-on activities.

“The children will get an in-depth look at where their food comes from and discuss how foods get from farm to plate,” said Deaver.

Ag-Venture Day Camps is a joint venture of Ozark Empire Fair, Missouri State University Darr School of Agriculture, and University of Missouri Extension. Several sponsors have provided additional support.

A registration brochure can be found online at http://extension.missouri.edu/ greene.

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.

MADE POSSIBLE BY INTERNS This program with the Ozark Empire Fair was made possible by the regionally funded 4-H interns working in Greene County. The ultimate goal this partnership is to restart an urban 4-H club in Greene County.

Dakota The two students who have developed this program and much of the written content are Cheyenne Arthur and Dakota Arthur. Graduate student and summer intern Anna Klem has also helped to develop the program and will Cheyenne help lead the camps.

For more information, contact Karla Deaver at (417) 466-3102 or Brittany Gillig, ag director for the Ozark Empire Fair, at (417) 833-2660.

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

Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

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Human Development, Family and Health

When it Comes to Discipline, If We Say It We Must Mean It Parents and other adults who care for children often discuss the “how and why” of discipline according to Renette Wardlow, human development specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

“One of the questions I get asked the most often is ‘How can I get my children to listen to me and do what I say’?” said Wardlow.

“Basically, if we say it, we must mean it.”

There are many and varied ideas on what discipline is and how it should be used. Parents have the responsibility to train their child in the way he should go. Wardlow says that challenge often requires that we first learn to discipline ourselves in the matters of child rearing.

“Whether parenting skills come naturally, or we learn them through trial and error, they are accomplished by consistency, encouragement, and example,” said Wardlow.

First of all, there are no specific rules, no set answers.

“We are different people, different from our parents. The way we feel today may not be how we feel tomorrow. Our children are not alike and our setting is constantly changing. If we can remember these things then we can begin to understand why no book can contain one set of rules that will work for everyone,” said Wardlow.

However, there are some general guidelines and principles that can be adapted to individual situations and that can help you think through your situation.

Discipline is guidance, teaching, and learning. It is helping your children to grow in selfdirection so that when they are grown up, they

can control their actions. Discipline continues from birth all through life.

Discipline is necessary. It is necessary to develop wholesome, satisfying relationships with others; for health Renette Wardlow Human Development and safety; and wardlowr@missouri.edu for the protection of the rights of others.

Discipline does not just apply to misbehavior; it is much more. It involves looking at behavior, try to understand why, trying to find the best way to change behavior and provide a good learning experience for a child.

“Regardless of what age a child is, one of the most difficult jobs as a parent is to set limits on a child’s behavior. However, once limits are set it is especially important to determine what to do if a rule or limit is broken,” said Wardlow.

There are times when a child breaks a rule and must suffer the consequences.

“When we set limits but don’t follow through consistently, we find our credibility suffers,” said Wardlow. “Regardless of how ‘stern-faced’ we appear, if we do not follow through, we lose, but the child loses more. He or she learns that we do not really mean what we say!

To learn more about this program or others impacting children and families, contact Human Development Specialist Renette Wardlow at (417) 881-8909 or by email at wardlowr@missouri.edu.

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Council and Miscellaneous News Public Invited to Serve on Extension Council Committees The Greene County Extension Council’s committees are open to members of the public that would like to serve.

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. During 2015, many of the committees are meeting just prior to the council meeting.

“Serving on a council committee is a fun way to serve Greene County and to get some exposure to Greene County Extension,” said David Burton, county program director in Greene County and a civic communication specialist for MU Extension. “The volunteers who serve on these committees help to further the reach and programming of MU Extension in Greene County.”

Those wanting to serve should contact the Greene County Extension office with their contact information and the committees on which they wish to serve. Email can be sent to greeneco@missouri.edu or call (417) 8818909 to sign up for a committee.

The existing committees that are available for signup include the following (with a description of the correct projects these committees are working to address).

Budget/Audit: Great Game of Business / Incentive plan proposal (see folder).

4-H Action: 4-H educator matching funds not available / 4-H interns in Greene County portfolio presentation at future council meeting / See 4-H newsletter and info on AgVenture Camps.

Personnel: Nothing at this time.

Action / Friends / Media: County “Thank You” Day/ Update of council business plan.

Election: It is time to begin recruiting candidates. Any new contacts? How about getOnline at http://extension.missouri.edu

ting additional council representation from 4H members or families?

Agriculture: Salute to Century Farms council GGOB mini-game to encourage ticket sales and auction items (solicit and collect) Historic Schools: Ideas for one-room school reunion event at Liberty school.

Greene County Specialists and Staff Taking Part in United Way “Day of Caring” on Aug. 20 August 20 is the United Way Day of Caring and the Greene County Extension specialists and staff have a full day planned.

First, the team starts at 8:30 a.m. to complete an outdoor project at the Branches at Brookline located at 2410 S. Farm Road 107, Springfield.

This is a group home for adults with Downs Syndrome. We will be constructing a landscaped area for flowers, shrubs and bird feeders.

In the afternoon, staff will complete an internal “Day of Caring” Drawing of the area to be built. project at the Greene County Extension Center by cleaning, reorganizing and redesigning our long-neglected storage area.

“We will clear the room out and determine what is trash. All of the old cabinets and light shelving are going to Parks for another storage area to make good on a promise we made five years ago,” said David Burton, county program director. “With the new shelving we are getting we can maximize that area and make more efficient use of the space we have for equipment, 4-H supplies and materials.”

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Housing and Urban Development Specialist Jeff Barber is working with leaders in area communities and students at Drury to develop projects and visioning documents that improve living and expand economic options. Information about his work can be found on the Greene County Extension website or contact him at (417) 881-8909 or barberj@missouri.edu.

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The Purchase of these Books on Rural School History Benefit Greene County Extension "David Burton, civic com-

Jeff Barber Housing and design barberj@missouri.edu

Each “Reaching Out Report” is used by Greene County Extension specialists to concisely communicate 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, or to learn how you can reach 1,000 readers a month by advertising in the Reaching Out Report, contact David Burton, civic communication specialist, at (417) 881-8909. If you would like to receive this by email each month, contact David Burton as well.

munication specialist in Greene County, has written three books about historic one-room schools. Proceeds from the sale of these books go directly to Greene County Extension programs.

Purchase these books from Greene County Extension while our supplies last. See our website for an order form, an option to purchase online, or purchase either of these books in person at our office.

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

Order Your "Seasonal and Simple" Cookbook from Greene County Extension S" easonal and Simple: A Guide for Enjoying Fresh Fruits and Vegetables,"helps you select, store and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. The recipes use simple preparations and seasonings, so you can taste the fruit or vegetable at the peak of its flavor.

Purchase a book from Greene County Extension while our supplies last. See our website for an order form or purchase it in person at our office. Book costs $15.

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

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Donation period runs from November 1, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2015

2015 Contributors to “Friends of Greene County Extension” Corporate Level Sanford, Lea and Associates Master Gardeners of Greene County Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District

Patron Level George Deatz Ann Hall

Sponsor Level David & Stacey Burton Springfield Water Garden Society Larry Jones

Contributor Level Carl Allison Harold Bengsch Galen & Pam Duitsman FCS Financial Carl Hathcock Cox Health Systems Galen Jones Jack Kaiser Ronald & Sue Terry Matt & Teresa Simpson Kip Thompson

Friends Level Randy & Lisa Bakerink Glenn Blake M.D. Bonebrake Shelby Bradley

Joyce Brown Malia Bucher Ramona Burton Susan Cardwell Robert Cirtin Marthe Close Johnny Davis Jim Eckhoff Gale Edwards James Garton David Hall Avis Holloway Dr. Jeff Jones Tim & Mary Sue Joplin Barbara Kipfer Pauline Marsh James Mauldin MFA – Ash Grove Don Nicholson Old Missouri Bank PFI Western Wear Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply Jeanette & Tom Rouse Ryan Lawn & Tree Steve & Pam Squibb Katie Steinhoff Stephen & Sally Taylor Gene Wallace David & Glenda Welde Carr Stock Farms, LLC

Partner Level Harold Bender Kim Chaffin George Freeman Matthew Simpson Patsy Spindler

Total* Contributed: Cash = 18,949

Emma Valentin Nancy Williams Rose (Unknown)

Associate Level Alice Counts Marilyn Anderson Rob Baird Jeff Barber Patrick Byers Robert Cranksaw Barb Decker Robin & Brenda Funkhouser Rebecca Hoy Joshua Mathews Kelly McGowan Fred & Dorothy Miller Dean & Jackie Morgan Edie Nelson Lamont Nelson Benjamin Newville Earl Niewald Minuen Odom Robert Pears Ruth PenaherreraNorton Rebecca Roller Dale & Carrie Sanders Don Simpson Olivia Simpson Bryan Simpson Jeanie Skibiski Virginia Snyder Randy Underwood Renette Wardlow Cheryl Willis Lorri Winters * This amount does not include funds raised at the Dinner in the Orchard. For an accurate accounting of funds raised in 2015 see our page two scorecard.

Donate Vehicles to Greene County Extension Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, ATVs, boats, boat motors and farm equipment can be donated to the Greene County Extension Council Donations can be arranged through Greene County Extension. CoPart picks up the vehicle and auctions it online.

When contacting the local extension office with a donation be prepared to give the following: name, address and telephone for the owner and type of item.

If it is a vehicle we will need VIN, make, model, year, color and mileage.

When the vehicle is picked up (or delivered) the owner must sign over the title.

Friends of Greene County Extension Members of “Friends of Greene County Extension” contribute financially to make it possible for Extension to continue having a positive impact on the quality of life in Greene County. Learn how to help by calling (417) 881-8909 or going to http:// extension.missouri.edu/greene

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Can I Help?

Get Social with Greene County Extension

Maggie Black can help customers with material needs, soil tests and program registrations. Contact her at the Greene County Extension Center or email her direct at blackmag@missouri.edu. Maggie Black Office Manager Maggie Black joined Greene County Extension in 2015.

Extension Council Officers

Corporate Sponsors Sanford, Lea and Associates, CPA, Springfield, Mo.: (417) 886-2220, www.adifferentcpa.com Master Gardeners of Greene County: http://www.mggreene.org Greene County Commission, 933 N Robberson Ave., Springfield, MO 65802 http://www.greenecountymo.org/ Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Ph 417-864-1049, www.parkboard.org Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District, Ph.417-831-5246, http:// swcd.mo.gov/greene/index.html.

Greene County Extension Office located inside the Springfield-Greene 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.

Follow us on Facebook: GreeneCountyExtension Follow us on Twitter @MUExtension417 Follow us on YouTube: /MUExtension417

The following individuals are officers on the Greene County Extension Council during 2015.  Matthew Simpson, chairman  Harold Bender, vice-chairman  Mary Sue Joplin, treasurer  Nancy Williams, secretary See our website (http://extension.missouri.edu/greene) for a complete listing of council members and contact information for each member.

Voices for Food Grant Clarissa joined MU Extension in 2013 and works with Dr. Pam Duitsman on the Voices for Food Grant. She assists with documentation and other details required by this USDA grant and works to make sure the overall program, research, and community work Clarissa Hatley is effective and operations smoothly. Office Support

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, 8:30 a.m. Call 864-1049 to confirm.

4-H Leader’s Council Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month (except July),7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2852 S Dayton Ave, Springfield.

Greene County 4-H Foundation: meets 3rd Thursday of each month at Panera Bread on Battlefield (across from the Mall) starting at 6 p.m.

Master Gardeners of Greene County—board meeting: First Monday of each month at 4:30 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.

Greene County Farm Bureau — Second Monday of the month at Farm Bureau 2530 S Campbell Ave, Springfield. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

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