May 2014

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

May 2014 * Vol. 7, Issue 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Upcoming events … page 2 Council committees … page 3 Patrick Byers … pages 4 Master Gardeners … pages 5-8 4-H Report … pages 9-11 Pam Duitsman… page 12-13 Nutrition program… pages 15 Jeff Barber … page 14 David Burton … pages 16-17 Grants awarded … page 18 Commissioner debate … page 19-20 2014 Friends list … page 21 Sponsors & Partners page 22

Online Event Calendar The most up-to-date list of reported upcoming MU Extension programs in Greene County is available online at extension.missouri.edu/greene

Calendar is visible on right side of page.

Plant Lovers Enjoy Plant Sale Bargain shoppers had lots to smile about at the 16th annual Master Gardener Plant Sale in Greene County held April 26 at the SpringfieldGreene County Botanical Center. Members of the Master Gardeners of Greene County gather plants to sell from their own gardens and the city gardens Master Gardeners maintain in Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park and at the Xeriscape on South National. The fundraiser helps Master Gardeners of Greene County maintain the public demonstration gardens and provide quality public educational programs.

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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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. Assorted dates and topics. Register by calling 417-836-5685 or check online www.ws.missouristate.edu/sbdc.

To be a sponsor or purchase tickets call Greene County Extension at 417-881-8909  Sept. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Fee: $25 per person  Held at the Round Barn Event Center between Ash Grove and Willard  Get tickets at our office or order tickets online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene.

Organic Gardening Academy Topics will help you balance your garden with naturally occurring products and practices. All classes are at 6 p.m. Call MU Extension 881-8909 Jun 12 -- Growing Organic Vegetables at Home Jun 19 -- Disease Scouting and Treatments Jul 16 -- Organic Pest Control Jul 31 -- Organic Weed Control Aug 7 -- Organic Gardening for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Aug 21 -- Garden Planning for the Next Season Sep 18 -- Composting Sep 30 -- Sustainable Gardening

Botanical Camps Kids (age 7-11) are invited to spend the morning with Botanical staff, Extension specialists and volunteers to connect with gardens. Call 891-1515 Date: June 2-6 and July 7-11 Gardening June 9-13 and July 14-18 Arts in the Garden June 16-20 and July 21-25 Bugs & Butterflies Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

www.botanicalcenter.org

Put on your jeans and boots and come celebrate our agricultural heritage in an historical setting and help honor the Century Farms in Greene County. Our guest Round Barn Event Cnt. speaker will be David Baker, Assistant Dean of Agriculture Extension at the University of Missouri. He will discuss the 100 year history of Cooperative Extension and the specific challenges facing family farms in the coming 15-20 years. We will honor those being named “Century Farms” this year and have musical entertainment provided by Acoustic Essays, a traditional bluegrass and classic country band based in Springfield. Over 110 farms in Greene County have been owned and farmed by the same family for over 100 years. That is a great example of successful family farmAcoustic Essays ing and a good reason to celebrate. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Greene County Extension Council.

Program Calendar Online The most up-to-date list of reported upcoming MU Extension programs in Greene County is available online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene Calendar visible on right side of page.

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Extension Council Committees

County Residents Can Serve on Greene County Extension Council Committees The Greene County Extension Council has opened its council committees up to members of the public and inviting county residents to volunteer for service.

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 on the last Monday of each month.

“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. “With our recent staff reductions, the volunteers who serve on these committees really 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.

ELECTIONS: Work on logistics of council election. Recruit potential candidates.

BUDGET & AUDITS: Review past budgets, prepare budget for new year and conduct council audits.

PERSONNEL: Review policies for Greene County Extension and conduct review of council staff.

Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

4-H ACTION: This committee works closely with 4-H volunteers in the county.

MEDIA & MARKETING: This committee works to evaluate and improve local media and marketing efforts by helping to produce content and materials.

ACTION COMMITTEE: Assist in coordinating and implementing action steps with the Commission and others to improve county funding.

AGRICULTURE: This committee will make decisions regarding agriculture programs in the county and funding for farm visits in the county. Programs for this committee include soils and crops, Annie’s Project and Salute to Century Farms.

FRIENDS OF GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TEAM: This team is responsible for developing contributions to Greene County Extension for operations of the local office and programs while also expanding membership in the Friends of Greene County Extension.

HISTORIC SCHOOLS: This committee is responsible for developing the Missouri Historic Schools Alliance program for Greene County Extension. Including 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. (This committee is currently filled and closed).

To see the members of these committees visit the Greene County Extension website (http://extension.missouri.edu/greene) and look under the county council tab or plans and reports.

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Horticulture Specialist Community Contact: TV and Radio  2 live interviews - KOLR10’s Chris Smith  4 radio interviews with Morris Westfall’s “Farm Page of the Air”  1 interview KSPR: eastern tent caterpillars  1 interview with Jodi Henke of national radio program “Living the Country Life”, on grading produce for direct market Requests for information  Telephone contacts – 53 for advisement  Email contacts – 33 contacts  Office visits, professional contacts – 8 for consultation and advisement  Farm site visits – 5 for consultation Programs Presented:  “Soil management for organic gardeners,” Organic Gardening Academy, Springfield (5/1/14)  “Organic soil nutrient management”, Organic Gardening Academy, Springfield (5/6/14) – delivered by Kelly McGowan Coordinated:  Master Gardeners of Greene County annual plant sale, Springfield (4/26/14)  Master Gardeners of Greene County Potting Shed University classes, Botanical Center, Springfield (4/28)  First Thursday informational display, Farmers Market of the Ozarks, Springfield (5/1/14)  First Friday informational display, Webb City Farmers Market, Webb City (5/2/14)  Master Gardeners of Greene County spring banquet, Springfield (5/4/14)  Master Gardeners of Greene County board meeting, Springfield (5/5/14)  Master Gardeners of Greene County chapter meeting, Springfield (5/13/14)  Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist Board meeting, Springfield (5/14/14)  Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline Development meeting, Springfield (5/19/14)  Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist chapter meeting, Springfield (5/19/14)  Horticulture soil test reports - recommendations and distribution for SW region – 61

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reports during reporting period Participated in:  Greene County Extension Council meeting, (4/28/14)  Farmers Market of the Ozarks board planning meeting, Patrick Byers Springfield (4/29/14) Horticulture  Horticulture IPM byerspl@missouri.edu teleconference, Springfield (4/30/14)  Global Food Systems Thematic Team teleconference, Springfield (5/1/14)  Great Plains Growers Conference planning teleconference, Springfield (5/1/14)  Jasper County horticulture specialist search committee interviews, Joplin (5/6/14)  Skaggs Grant meeting, Branson (5/12/14)  GCSWCD board meeting, Springfield (5/13/14)  FMO Regional Food Hub meeting, Springfield (5/13/14) Upcoming programming  Meld VI Session 3, Hannibal (6/3/14-6/6/14)  First Thursday display, Farmers Market of the Ozarks, Springfield (6/5/14)  First Friday informational display, Webb City Farmers Market, Webb City (6/6/14)  Master Gardeners of Greene County board meeting, Springfield (6/2/14), chapter meeting, Springfield (6/10/14)  Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist Board meeting, Springfield (6/11/14) and chapter meeting (6/16/2014)  Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline Development meeting, Springfield (6/16/14)  “Comparing apples to apples – you can add value to your current farming operation with horticulture farming”, MU Extension Council to Campus meeting, Columbia (6/20/14)  “Grape disease identification and management”, Fruit Disease Management ISE, Jefferson City (6/27/14)

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Master Gardeners of Greene County Spring Master Gardener Banquet The annual Master Gardener Spring Banquet was May 4. At that banquet the 53 members of the Class of 2014 officially became Master Gardener interns and 31 members of the 2013 class who completed the required volunteer hours officially became certified Master Gardeners. Special guests Gaylord Moore and Jay Chism spoke to attendees about the chapter’s 30 year history.

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6/7/14 - Master Gardener and Springfield Watergarden Society Garden Tour featuring 11 garden stops will be on the tour; tickets $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Master Gardener Hotline Room, Garden Adventures in Nixa, Maschino’s, Wickman Garden’s, and Schaffitzels 6/10/14 - 6:30 p.m. Monthly Chapter Meeting 6/26/14 - Road trip to Linnaeus Garden in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

For more information visit the Master Gardener website at : mggreene.org

From the Xeriscape Garden in Springfield.

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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 300 members. For more information visit the chapters website at http://www.mggreene.org.

Japanese Beetles Strawberries are ripening, flowers are blooming, summers on the way….and Japanese beetles are about to emerge from their winter slumber under- Kelly McGowan ground.

Horticulture Educator University of Missouri Adult Japanese Extension Beetles will begin mcgowank@missouri.edu emerging in the next few weeks and will be ready to feed. Unfortunately, they have a wide range of host plants and drive gardeners crazy.

Hand removal can be effective if numbers are low; the presence of beetles attracts more beetles. Pyrethroids and carbaryl products can provide protection for heavy infestations.

Traps can attract more beetles than are caught.

If used, place at least 50ft away from plants.

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Master Gardeners of Greene County Young Sprouts in the Garden May 17 was the annual Young Sprouts in the Garden event at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. Attendance and participation was estimated at around 500 people with at least half of those being children.

Children participated in a wide variety of nature and garden themed activities. Master Gardener Dellene Nelson, event chair said, “The creativity that goes into the activities is phenomenal. The children are completely engaged the whole time learning about plants and nature, wildlife and our environment. It’s fun for kids and parents and everyone involved in hosting this event.”

Thanks to those who attended, for the Master Gardener volunteer team and our area event partners who made it a successful and enjoyable day.

All pictures on this page are from the Young Sprouts event.

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Master Gardeners of Greene County

Annual Plant Sale The Master Gardener plant sale on April 26 was a success!

Gwen Wilson, chair of the plant sale, did a great job of coordinating this project. Many members contributed countless hours digging and dividing plants in the demonstration gardens, in their own personal gardens, labeling and moving plants, setting up and tearing down, and helping customers. It was truly a group effort and a testament to the dedication of our members.

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Master Gardeners of Greene County Member Spotlight:

Iris Wylie When did you join Master Gardener’s and why?

I joined in 2007 to learn more about gardening and to try to contribute in some way to the community.

What kind of gardening background do you have?

I’m from a long line of gardeners and farmers. One grandmother was most inspirational. She used to grow long rows of zinnias and had prize winning chrysanthemums.

What is your favorite thing about Master Gardeners of Greene County?

It’s so much fun to have so much in common with a large group of awesome people.

What is one of your favorite growing tips that you would like to share?

Let what you love grow in your foundation landscape rather than only what is “supposed” to be planted. Plant favorite flowers or colorful vegetables and show your personality.

It’s ok!

Iris Wylie joined the Master Gardeners of Greene County in 2007.

Anything else you want to share about yourself?

I love family, history, rivers, trees, flowers, and art. If I’m involved in all of these, I’m happy.

What are a couple of your favorite plants?

Iris, hollyhocks, and almost any tree

The Missouri Master Naturalist Program results from a partnership created in 2004 between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and MU Extension (MUE). The Missouri Master Naturalist Program is recognized as a “named and branded” program within MU Extension.

The MU School of Natural Resources is the academic home for the Program. See www.springfieldmasternaturalist.com or springfieldmn.blogspot.com/ Peony Garden at the Springfield Botanical Gardens

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4-H Report for Greene County More About 4-H

The Importance of 4-H and the Need for Youth Program Assistant (YPA) in Greene County

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.

MU Extension's 4-H youth development program touches the lives of about 200 young people in Greene County, empowering them to reach their full potential. They are currently participating in 10 rural and urban clubs in Greene County.

What is 4-H?  Missouri 4-H is University of Missouri Extension's youth development program (in partnership with the USDA).  The 4-H program helps to create opportunities for young people to be valued, contributing members of their community. 4-H is the world’s largest youth-serving organization.

Benefits of 4-H  4-H is not just for farm kids. Over 5,000 youth in urban communities join local 4-H clubs each year including here in Springfield.  Studies show 4-H’ers have three times greater interest in science than non-4-H peers and are 70 percent more likely to go to college.

4-H in Greene County  Program is entirely volunteer-led now and although our volunteers are very committed, membership has declined without a YPA.  Greene County 4-H has about 200 active youth members and 98 volunteers who contributed over 9,800 hours to 4-H (time valued at over $184,000).  Clubs in this county can boast of members who have won state, regional and national 4-H competitions this year. For a list of clubs in Greene County visit: http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/4h.aspx Role of a youth program assistant  Assist in the management and support of 4-H youth programs in Greene County, under the guidance and supervision of the 4-H Youth Develop-

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Assist in the planning and coordination of 4-H educational events, contests, and programs in the county.

Assist with the 4-H volunteer management system, including management of enrollments, management of resources, fees and records, and also marketing and reporting on 4-H in Greene County.

The Request  We currently need a partner(s) to pay half of the cost for a youth program assistant in Greene County (at a rate of $8000 annually) to match the University’s yearly $8000 commitment.  The long-term goal is for the Greene County Commission to pay this partner amount as county finances improve.

To learn how to help support 4-H programming in Greene County read the resources available on the Giving Financially page: http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/ giving.aspx

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.

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4-H Report for Greene County

2014 State Horse Bowl & Hippology Contest On April 26 and 27, Missouri 4-H held the annual State Horse Bowl and Hippology contest in the Animal Science Research Center on the MU Campus.

With over 12,000 questions, the youth spend a lot of time in preparation for their prequalifying and state event.

The Horse Bowl contest is an academic experience not unlike academic bowl contests, we just focus on equine.

Teams in junior, intermediate and senior levels are identified in the contest through a round robin game process. Plus individual awards are presented to the youth with the highest individual scores.

There are four phases for the Hippology Contest according to Knautz. Youth participate in stations, a test, a video judging, and a problem. Missouri 4-H will advance the top senior team in both events to National Horse Bowl and Hippology in Louisville, KY in November.

Greene County Honorees Horse Bowl and Hippology Teams Junior Junior first with the following indivduals: 1. Greene-Cedar 1 Rory O'Connor 10 8 18 3 Greene-Cedar 2 Nikki Berger 5 4 9 5 Greene-Cedar 4 Charlize Pyle 2 2 4 6 Greene-Cedar 3 Hope Heryford 3 0 3 Junior Horse Bowl teams were first with these individual ranks: 2 Greene 1 Cara Driskell 8 6 6 20 3 Greene 3 Mikayla Peterson 8 6 5 19 4 Greene 2 Brooke Wieder 7 6 4 17 4.4 7 Greene 4 Ella O'Connor Senior Horse Bowl team was second with three members finishing in the top 10 as individuals: 3 .Greene 4 Megan Andersen 10 9 8 27 6 Greene 1 Katie Rosenau 9 4 3 16 10 Greene 3 Jessica Stacy 5 4 -1 8 Hipplogy Junior team first: individual ranks 1. Greene A Cara Driskell 271 2 Greene A Mikayla Peterson 262 3 Greene A Brooke Wieder 258

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.

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4-H Report for Greene County

4-H Members Test Horse Judging Skills 4-H’ers from all across the state tested their horse judging skills Saturday, March 15, at the University of Missouri campus.

Ben Gallup, 4-H youth specialist with MU Extension, said 10 classes were available for participants to judge. Stephens College, the Missouri Junior Paint Horse Club and Rocky Mountain horse owners assisted with the event.

To qualify, participants must understand the breed standards and explain how they place the horses in a class. “The classes were wonderful, the food was outstanding, the help exceptional,” Gallup said. “The kids were engaged, the judges were spot-on, the parents and coaches were helpful and the tones were developmental. What a great experience and opportunity for the kids.”

The top three overall winners in the Junior Horses category were Mikayla Peterson, Greene County, first; Kristyne Eckhoff, Bates County, second; and Colton Warren, Boone County, third.

The Greene County team took top team honors as the overall winner in 4-H Junior Horses category. Team members are Mikayla Peterson, Nicole Berger, Cara Driskell, Ella O’Connor, Rory O’Connor and Brooke Wieder.

In the Senior Horses class the Greene County team won third-place honors. Members include Jessica Cobban, Mattie Cobban, Serena Peterson, Bailey Skinner and Taylor Wieder.

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.

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Nutrition and Health Specialist USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) This “Voices for Food” six-state project is the focus of Pam’s position. The team met twice in May, and work in Missouri focused on community and partnership recruitment.

Chronic Disease Self-Management This six-week series was held in Springfield during the month of May. Participants learned techniques to deal with fatigue, pain and isolation; and learned appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance. Communicating effectively with health professionals; healthy eating; and how to evaluate new treatments were also topics learned.

Significant outcomes of the class include:  Improvement of health outcomes  Reduction of health care utilization  Increased physical activity  Decreased symptoms of depression  Improved communication with health care provider  Improvements in quality of life, fatigue and sleep problems  Improvements in pain and shortness of breath  Significant improvement in ER visits and hospitalization

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Ozarks Regional Food Policy Council Many Greene County organizations continue to work on Food System issues through this council. Pam joined the Executive committee in May. During May, Pam worked on teams writing grant applications; gathering assessment data; and conducting project planning to implement the key recommendations that were set out from our Food System Community Assessment. The goal is to build the Springfield/Greene County Food System, and help provide sustainable solutions for issues such as food insecurity, food production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste disposal.

Economic Development through Local Food “Seeds of Prosperity” conference planning; partner and sponsorship recruitment were the focus in May. Partners include Ozark Food Harvest; The YMCA; Regional Food Solutions; Food CORE; and the Ozark Regional Food Policy Council.

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Pam participated in a two-day training in Springfield to certify 17 representatives from partnering organizations to bring this CDC-based course to SW Missouri.

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Agriculture Chain Saw Safety Training for Another Group of Springfield Public Works Employees

Greene County Food Day Greene County Extension is a sponsoring organization for Food Day 2014, with educational events beginning August 1 and running throughout the year. The idea this year will be that “every day is Food Day”, and an opportunity to make the healthy choice. The objective for Food Day events are to promote safe, healthier diets; support sustainable farms; and end hunger. A 2014 marketing and implementation plan was put into place; a website launched; presentations given to community organizations; and community partners recruited in May.

MU Extension Program Integration: Pam is a member of the state-wide Health Systems team, working to: develop health-related programs that integrate research from the MU system, and bring evidence-based education out to communities through Regional Specialists. The team worked on furthering state partnerships in May. Healthy Lifestyle Initiative: Pam works with communities to develop healthy environments through policies and programs that support access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activities. In May meetings were held in Lawrence and Christian counties to develop sustainable community wellness programs.

Meetings, seminars and workshops:  Family Meals in Childcare  Food Safety Programming  Teaching Through Technology  Someone Asked Me About Selling Foods  MU Nutritional Center for Health Research Update  In May, Pam met with Greene County Farmer’s markets to schedule nutrition programming at the market for the 2014 season

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On April 24, 13 employees with the Springfield Public Works Department received training on chain saw safety, tree pruning tips and ethanol use in gasoline. The training was taught by Bob Schultheis, natural resource engineering specialist based in Marshfield.

The training was requested by the special facilities administrator for the Springfield Public Works Department, with the goal to keep workers safe both on and off the job, and thus minimize worker compensation insurance claims and lost work days.

The workers learned about where and how most chain saw injuries occur; reaction times; choosing and using appropriate safety gear; noise levels and hearing loss prevention; preparing, starting, and using a chain saw; causes and prevention of saw kickback; tree felling and limbing procedures; pruning techniques for standing trees; and ethanol issues with small engines.

Written evaluations showed knowledge levels increased by 37 percent from the 1.5-hour session, and 100 percent of participants indicated they would recommend this training to others. The greatest knowledge level increase (84 percent) was on the topic of dealing with ethanol in the small engine fuel. Seven workers also cited specific things they will do differently as of result of the safety training they received, including wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and making different saw cuts.

A link to the presentation and related resources can be found at http://extension.missouri.edu/webster/pres2014-04-24.aspx.

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Family Nutrition Education Program

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Holland Elementary, 140 students (Pre-K through 2nd) Holland Book Festival, 85 families Fair Grove Elementary, 326 students (Pre-K through 2nd Roark and 4th) Well of Life Food Pantry, 272 families Central Assembly Food Pantry, 108 families Republic WIC clinic, 35 clients

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Victory Mission Family Ministries Food Pantry – Display & Discussion about “Whole Grains”; 150 Participants Republic WIC Clinic, lessons on “Healthy Snacks” 32 clients Completed series of lessons at Jeffries Elem. K-2nd grade, 288 students Completed series of lessons at Ash Members of the Family Nutrition Education Program did Grove Elem., K-3rd, 176 students

Jenni Nevatt I had no programming in Greene county in May.

Marty Wood Willard WIC, Eating Smart Being Active, Adults, 18 families; Willard Food Pantry, Display, Adults, 21 families; Pregnancy Care Center, Eating Smart- Being Active, Adults, 65 adults; Hand Extended Food Pantry, Display, Adults, 48 families; Life House Crisis Maternity House, Eating Smart Being Active, Adults, 6 Adult

staff a booth and demonstration (above) as part of the Young Sprouts event hosted by the Master Gardeners of Greene County and Springfield-Greene County Parks.

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.

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Housing and Environmental Design Specialist

Window Film May Improve Performance of Window Glass in Home or Business The direction of a home and its windows is a significant issue in solar performance and contributes to both heat gain and heat loss.

Typically, buildings that have considered seasonal solar exposure tend to place windows to allow direct sunlight in during colder months and shade openings from sun during warmer months.

The composition, configuration and overall performance of the glass in these widow systems can also play a significant role throughout the day and night.

In some cases, adding a window film to windows can add thermal value in the winter and provide significant protection from solar heat in the summer.

Window energy performance is determined by the window's thermal resistance (U-value), the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of the glass, the Glass Visible Transmittance (VT) and the window system’s resistance to air infiltration.

Tints and films can dramatically affect performance when careful consideration is given to the film used and its function in a window assembly.

When selecting the appropriate window film for a window, look for the Visible Transmittance (VT) value of the film when applied to a single pane of clear glass and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) for that application. If the VT value is greater than the SHGC value, then this is an appropriate film for a hot climate window.

The Light-to-Solar-Gain (LSG) ratio is the VT value divided by the SHGC value. The higher this ratio, the more spectrally selective the film and the better it is for hot climates.

Many manufacturers may void the warranty for their windows if film is applied because of poten-

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tial thermal stresses that can affect the glass, particularly in thermal laminated units. Be sure to check the window manufacturer's warranty before applying the film.

Assuming a person’s home is in temperate climate, the primary concern Jeff Barber for window film would be Housing and design keeping heat inside durbarberj@missouri.edu ing the winter.

Heat loss through large window areas could be significantly improved with a properly designed application of a low emissivity film. Conduction performance, which is determined by the widows U-value, would not improve as significantly.

Regarding solar heat gain during the summer, the west to northwest orientation of the windows would allow some potential for late day heat gain. Widow film could help with this but a better solution might be exterior vertical shading devices or strategic planting of trees.

Careful consideration of the exact angles of solar exposure could provide the best and least expensive solution. However, window film may offer a significant increase to the performance of the window glass.

Before buying this remedy a ‘whole-house’ energy audit might reveal other areas for greater saving. The investment in the services of a certified Home Energy Auditor could help to determine priorities and an understanding of the “return-on-investment” for all applicable energy efficiency strategies.

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Civic Communication Specialist and County Program Director KEY PROGRAMS OR EVENTS  Internal reporting known as webapps.  Two KOLR TV Spots and one KWTO radio spot on morning line this month.  I submit three special newspaper columns each week. These are provided free-of-charge as part of our mission in public education.

BY THE NUMBERS (for the month)  News Service Subscribers: 9,772 weekly  Requests for advisement: 52  Regular weekly news columns: 16  TV/Radio Interviews – 3  Total articles written this month – 44 COUNTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR DUTIES  Financial oversight, travel authorizations.  County Commission mtgs.  Friends of Greene County Extension.  Edited monthly “Reaching Out Report”  Regular updates to county extension website  Coordinating meetings of council committees  Working on funding options to place a parttime Youth Program Assistant in Greene County to support local 4-H programs.  Working on funding options to expand the position of Horticulture Educator to full-time.  Coordinated the following extension council committee meetings this month: agriculture, personnel, action, 4-H action, historic schools and audit committee.  Office received a clear review by the council audit committee.  Added 4-H Leader’s Council meeting this month also.

SOCIAL MEDIA REACH (April 2014) Individuals reached during this month via the regional extension social media tools: 144,009.

ONGOING PROJECTS   

National conference for historic schools group in St. Joe and expansion of Missouri group.

Marketing of Extension programs to local businesses for local specialists.

Ongoing fundraising efforts and mailings, included contact with 2013 donors that have not yet given in 2014.

Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

Historic Rural Schools Expanding Statewide, Become a Member Membership in the Missouri Historic Schools Alliance is now David Burton open to local history Civic communication enthusiasts and owners burtond@missouri.edu of one-room schools in the state of Missouri. A membership fee of $40 covers the cost of a quarterly newsletter as well as other educational resources, programs, networking and email blasts. Membership fees also make planning for future programs and resources possible.

Interest in protecting and recognizing and restoring one-room schools in Missouri is growing and gaining national attention. The goal is to work with groups and owners to maintain these historic buildings and develop them as rural community centers.

There is already some progress toward achieving that goal along with growing interest in the state about one-room schools. A statewide advisory board is also in place now for this MU Extension program.

Membership information is available on the Greene County Extension website at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene.

Statewide Directory It appears we will have the first edition of a directory of one-room schools in Missouri available and published in 2014.

Information is available at http:// extension.missouri.edu/greene about how to get a school listed in the directory. Individuals who want to receive notification when the directory is available can sign up online.

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Civic Communication Specialist and County Program Director

Garden Writing Retreat at Botanical Center Inspires Creativity, Tranquility

more creative, or simply try out writing. This includes journal writing, poetry, fiction or nonfiction.

"For example, one of the gardens down by the Butterfly House we have some sort a butterRadio broadcast/article by Theresa Bettmann fly-themed writing prompts. And a person can KSMU - 3:32pm | April 25, 2014 pick any of these writing prompts and write something and we'll share as a group. I know Nature is often thought to inspire creativione of them was 'my life as a butterfly.' And so ty. As spring begins to bloom around the Ozarks, you've got about ten minutes to write something one organization is working to combine the beauty about life as a butterfly," says Burton. of area botanical gardens with the creativity of loWriting retreats are often therapeutic, Burton cal writers. KSMU's Theresa Bettmann has more says, and a great way for improving motivation, on an upcoming writing retreat that invites people productivity, and good physical and emotional of all skill levels. well-being.

Whether it's the butterfly Burton will offer this Dr. Jeffrey Cornelius-White, house, Japanese garden, or Lake class during 2014 & 2015 professor and Counseling ProDrummond, leaders of next only on a contract basis gram coordinator with Misweek's retreat hope the scene souri State University, agrees for groups. Contact him that writing is an effective here at Nathanael Greene Close Memorial Park in Springfield for details regarding therapeutic tool. He says over will help inspire creativity in 200 studies link mental and dates and cost. their writing. Participants will be physical health benefits with A minimum of 10 given writing prompts after visitvarious types of writing. participants is required. "The motivation is important, ing at least three different areas of the park. like make a conscious deciThe garden-inspired writing retreat was creatsions that you want to accomplish something and ed by David Burton with the University of Misstick with it. Then make a modest and achievasouri Extension. The program, conducted in partble goal. If you're goal is you want to resolve nership with the Springfield-Greene County Botan- something that has been bothering you, or your ical Center, began last fall. Burton says last year’s goal is to be happier or you want to be more response was enjoyable, and hopes to build upon grateful, then pick that goal and make a conits success. Burton is a published creative writer scious decision about what you're going to do himself, and says this retreat is a way to enjoy naabout it," Cornelius-White says. ture and get those "creative juices flowing."

Make a plan to write more intensively for 10 "What we've tried to do here is blend some or 15 minutes a day, says Corneliuswriting training along with the gardens. We'll be White. Shorter time periods ranging from three doing different writing exercises in three of the to seven days seem to be more effective than gardens out here. And we'll be there in [each] the writing for extended periods of time, he exgarden[s] for around an hour. So you'll have time plains. to enjoy the tranquility, sights and sounds of that "I would also suggest that you focus on garden while you're working on the writing exerdepth more than breadth, so to share your deepest cise as a group," Burton says. thoughts and feelings about it. To think about You do not have to be an experienced writer, 'why', or to connect it to people, to savor the sursays Burton, to enjoy the retreat. He says it is not a prises that happen in life. Just things like that lecture setting that focuses on intensive writing which are poignant and grab them and describe mechanics. Burton explains it is for anyone who them," says Cornelius-White. wants to have fun, leisurely enjoy the gardens, be

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Grants from Community Foundation

Greene County Extension Receives Two Grants from CFO The Community Foundation of the Ozarks hosted an awards lunch April 30 at University Plaza Hotel to honor the agencies that received grants during the 2013-14 Metropolitan Springfield Community Grantmaking cycle.

In all, more than David Burton, county program director for Greene County Extension, and $428,000 was granted dur- George Deatz, chairman of the Greene County Extension Council repreing 2013-14 to Springfield sented Extension at this event. Shown here are representatives of the organizations that received the Innovation grants. and Greene County nonprofits. This includes $115,000 raised by agencies for the Communi- systems and supporting organizations to exty Response Challenge Grants, which were plore networking solutions and the possible matched by CFO dollar for dollar. establishment of a regional food hub or netA total of $50,000 was awarded in the work.

“Community Innovations Grant Program” category including two to Greene County Exten$1,100 to Jeff Barber sion specialists.

The collaboration of MU Extension and the Drury Center for Community Studies will $5,000 to Dr. Pam Duitsman investigate emerging precedents and means The grant is based on collaborative work to "Promote diversity of housing types that has been going on with Ozark Regional in development and re-development patFood Policy Council (ORFPC). Several orterns". Through several public participatory ganizations are collaborating on this effort sessions during the Fall 2014 semester, stu(MU Extension is lead; ORFPC; Regional dents and citizens will assist the Housing Food Solutions LLC; Food CORE; Ozarks Collaborative of the Community Partnership Food Harvest; Healthy Living Alliance; SUAC of the Ozarks to develop ideas for realizing -- Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition). this 2nd major goal of Field Guide 2030's Specifically, this grant request is to fund a Housing Committee. series of workshops focused on: 1) education for producers on sustainable practices, and to comply with needed standards; and 2) two joint workshops with producers, large markets/ Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

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Presiding Commissioner Debate Hosted By Extension

Over 100 Residents Attend Debate Between Candidates Vying to be Next County Presiding Commissioner The Greene County Extension Council hosted a debate between candidates vying to be the next Presiding Commissioner in Greene County on April 29 at the Executive Conference Center 910 W Battlefield Rd, Springfield.

Over 100 Greene County residents attended along with area media outlets and four out of the five candidates: Bob Cirtin (Republican), Steve Helms (Republican), Jerry Fenstermaker (Republican) and Benjamin Brixey (Libertarian).

22 TOTAL QUESTIONS The debate was moderated by Matt Simpson, a member of the Greene County Extension Council. He developed 10 basic questions and touched on many of the hot-button issues.

The topic of taxes was weaved in to many of the questions during the evening and when it didn’t, candidates weaved the subject in themselves.

The burden that is placed on county finances by the jail population was also a subject of conversation. Candidates had a variety of ideas on how to fix this problem. Brixey recommended the county stop "the war on drugs." Cirtin said he supported pending legislation to raise state funding levels for reimbursements to county governments for housing criminals on state charges. Fenstermaker emphasized his desire to get county's finances corrected to allow for the future expansion Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

of jail facilities.

Helms suggested switching to a minimum security prison and moving cases through the system faster.

On the topic of county funding for Greene County Extension, three of the four candidates in attendance expressed support for the local Extension office but only one held out much hope for additional help from the county.

Each candidate’s complete answer to this question can be found online at: https:// www.youtube.com/user/MUExtension417.

Members of the audience also submitted questions on notecards and 12 of those submitted questions were asked of candidates later in the evening.

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Presiding Commissioner Debate Hosted By Extension WHY EXTENSION HOSTED “Since County Commissioners vote on the primary source of our office funding as a county program, and since we are now funded at levels equal to our 1953 funding, the reason for the extension council’s interest in this election is pretty obvious,” said David Burton, county program director for Greene County Extension.

Every county in Missouri has a publicly elected extension council.

County extension councils (mandated by state statutes) are the governing body for local opportunities provided

by University of Missouri Extension.

Council members work with extension faculty in making decisions concerning programs, personnel, council elections and the local extension budget.

Since 1914, Greene County residents have sought unbiased educational help from Extension in areas related to agriculture, gardening, 4-H youth, nutrition, families, human development, business and community development. Specialists with MU Extension offer educational programs that make lifelong learning fun and help people help themselves.

More information is available at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene or by calling the MU Extension office in Greene County at (417) 881-8909.

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Donation period runs from October 1 to Sept. 30

2014 Contributors to “Friends of Greene County Extension” Corporate Level Master Gardeners of Greene County Sanford & Associates

Patron Level William & Virginia Darr

George Deatz Friends of the Garden Ann Hall Joe Jenkins

Sponsor Level Greater Ozarks Hosta Society Greene Co. Soil & Water Conservation District James Mauldin RDW Family & Community Fund Jim & Nancy Tucker

Contributor Level Carl Allison David & Stacey Burton Ramona Burton Marla Calico Dr. Greenthumb/Greg Peterson Family Rusty Hathcock Gaylen & Dedra Jones Jack Kaiser Old Missouri Bank Ryan Lawn & Tree Jody & Barbara Norman Randall & Linda Sheridan Springfield Watergarden Society Gene Wallace

Friends Level John & Lisa Bakerink Glenn & Beverly Blake Shelby Bradley Alice Counts

Bob Cirtin Billie Sue Fuller Mary Gallagher James Garton Paul & Della Goodwin David & Linda Hall Avis Holloway Richard & Yvonne Jarvis Jeff Jones Mary Sue Joplin MFA Agri Services Pauline Marsh Steve & Marlu McElhany Dellene Nelson Mike Sidebottom Steve & Pam Squibb Kathryn Steinhoff Ronald & Sue Carroll Terry Lee & Julie Viorel Chris & Colette Wilbers

Associate Level Jodie Adams Cindy Arrowood Mr./Mrs. David Bailey Robert & Jana Belk Mardell Bontrager Keith & Malia Bucher Carr Stock Farms, LLC Kim Chaffin Steven Counts Kathleen Goff Douglas Green Fred & Elaine Hamburg Harrison Farm Dulcinea Fisher-Smith Rob & Brenda Funkhouser William Hosman Rita Johnson Bob & Barbara Kipfer Dorothy Miller Frieda Morris Edie Nelson Albert Niewald

Gladys O’Dell Minuen Odom Cathy & Alex Primm Crystal Quade H. James Roper Second Wind Companies Stewart Farm Elizabeth & Paul Taylor Randy Underwood Leslie Wilde

Join Friends of Greene County Extension Since 1914, Greene County residents have sought help in agriculture, gardening, 4-H youth, nutrition, families, business and community development from 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.

To learn how you can help by contributing go to extension.missouri.edu/ greene or call (417) 881-8909.

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Extension/Partner Meetings County Commission meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of month; confirm agenda and meeting at http://www.greenecountymo.org/commission.

Commission building, Springfield, at 9:30 a.m.

Park Board Meetings: Second Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Call 864-1049 to confirm location of meeting.

4-H Leader’s Council Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month (except July) from 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.

Master Gardeners of Greene County-membership meeting: Second Tuesday each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Botanical Center.

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

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.

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Sanford and Associates, CPA, Springfield, Mo.: (417) 886-2220, www.adifferentcpa.com Master Gardeners of Greene County: http://www.mggreene.org Meyer Communications, KWTO 560 AM / KTXR 101.3 FM: (417) 862-3751 www.radiospringfield.com/ American Business Systems, Springfield, Mo.: (417) 866-5083, www.ambussys.com Sunshine Valley Farm, 8125 E State Highway AD, Rogersville, ph (417) 753-2698, http://www.sunshinevalleyfarm.com/ Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Ph 417-864-1049, www.parkboard.org

Can I Help?

Lorri can help customers with material needs, soil tests or program registrations. Contact her at the Greene County Extension Center, (417) 881-8909.

Lorri Winters joined Extension in 2005.

Lorri Winters Office Manager

Videos on YouTube Watch the videos posted to our channel at www.youtube.com/MUExtension417.

On Facebook Get regular updates about programs and news from MU Extension in southwest Missouri. Find us at facebook.com/MUExtension417.

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

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