Council Packet
Formerly known as the “Reaching Out Report,� this is only published when the county extension council meets.
November 2020 * Vol. 13 Issue 11
Photo by David Burton. Taken along the South Creek walking trail in southern Greene County. Cover photo submissions are welcomed.
Greene County Extension Council | extension.missouri.edu/greene Tel: (417) 881-8909 | Email: burtond@missouri.edu
Greene County Extension Council Greg Boehne Chairman Jason Whitesell Vice-chair Morgan Ash Secretary Lisa Bakerink Treasurer Harold Bengsch County Commission Tammy Lowrey Farm Bureau Jordan Miller MFA Samuel Snider City of Willard Joseph Hoffman City of Springfield
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COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE Pursuant to the Missouri Sunshine Law: Notice is given: Greene County Extension Council will conduct a public meeting starting at noon, Monday, October 26, online. Zoom Meeting Online: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/355711943 Or dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago). Meeting ID: 355 711 943 Noon —
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call — Secretary (Establish a Quorum) Introduction or recognition of guests Consent Agenda Items — Meeting minutes (next page). Financials & bills are provided to council in a separate email for approval. Staff Reports & Reaching Out Report Old Business /Committee Reports • Update on major items spending list • Update on applied for grants • Update on approved mini-grants New Business for discussion • MOU for salary offset on David Burton (10%) • MOU for salary offset on Kelly McGowan (2%) • Give Ozarks 2021 set for March 24
Members at large Tony Ahart Missy Hayward Tyler Gunlock Scott Smith Chad Courtney Karen Dowdy Chris Schulze Rick Stenberg Alex Greiwe Larry Adams Ray Meyer Eric Sutton
Committee Reports • Elections: current nominations and options
Mike Lofaro Tiger Ambassador
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, Nov. 30 | December: No Meeting
Educational Presentation that Adds Value to Your Life • “The State of Neighboring,” by David Burton PENDING: Any and all other matters that come before the extension council CLOSED SESSION (if needed): Agenda includes a possible vote to close part of this meeting pursuant to Section 610.021 to discuss issues related to “individually identifiable personnel records.”
Adjourn
Council receives proposals and financials by mail or email. Same information is available to the public on request.
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County Extension Council minutes MINUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COUNCIL OF GREENE COUNTY Date: Monday, September 28, 2020 Place: Via Zoom Meeting Attendees: Larry Adams, Tony Ahart, Morgan Ash, Lisa Bakerink, Greg Boehne, Karen Dowdy, Tyler Gunlock, Brandon Hebbert, Joseph Hoffman, Ray Meyer, Samuel Snider, Rick Stenberg and Eric Sutton. The meeting was called to order at 12:03 pm, by Council Chair, Greg Boehne, who welcomed those in attendance, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Secretary Morgan Ash called roll and it was determined that a quorum was present. Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Joseph Hoffman and was seconded by Tyler Gunlock, to approve the August meeting minutes and August Treasurer’s report. Motion to approve passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Rick Stenberg and was seconded by Joseph Hoffman, to approve the bills and checks to be paid for the month. Motion to approve passed by unanimous vote. Staff Reports: Sherri Hull is visiting Farmer’s Markets and has been sharing soil sample information. She has been teaching, “Kids In The Kitchen,” to a home school coop. Lighthouse family and children classes have started. Kelley McGowan is the coordinator of Master Gardeners for Greene County, but is also the interim coordinator for Christian County, which is keeping her very busy. She has a virtual week-long conference to attend and she is compiling a 7 -year dossier of her work, in order to apply for a promotion. She has received grants at the state level for a lavender research project and is waiting on federal approval. The Online at http://extension.missouri.edu
Council mini-grant for the Millsap Farms visit is no longer needed due to a sponsor organization picking up the expenses for the rest of the year. Amy Patillo has 5 different classes going on and is starting a partnership offering human resources topics to small businesses. The labor law update topic this month is on immigration. There is a vaccine and Covid-19 session on October 20th. A national program for small farmers and Covid19 issues has been funded for $17 million. Old Business: Council Mini-Grants: The virtual Salute to Century Farms event will not be happening. The skeleton marketing crew could not arrange a virtual event in the very short amount of time provided. Also, the agricultural tour was cancelled due to the Governor’s visit while Covid-19 positive. The Commissioners are now in quarantine. Cares Funding: Official request for personal protection equipment was approved. The check should be received next month. Liability Insurance: The insurance policy is now in effect and has been paid with MOPerm. Council Members Neighbor Project Reimbursement: Today is National Good Neighbor Day. Please learn your neighbors’ names. Extension will reimburse up to 7 neighborhood projects with Council members. New Business: Mini-Grant Proposals: $3,750 was returned. New proposals have been received by email. Amy Patillo has applied with her workforce grant, for a Republic project with Greene County Library for 5 mobile hot spots that people can check out for internet access. A motion was made by Rick Stenberg and was seconded by Tony Ahart, to accept the mini-grant proposal as written. Motion to approve passed by unanimous vote. Page 3
County Extension Council minutes There is an online leadership conference through workforce development via You Tube and Facebook live. The money would be used for marketing and professional efforts A motion was made by Joseph Hoffman and was seconded by Eric Sutton, to accept the mini-grant proposal as written. Motion to approve passed by unanimous vote. MOU with Campus: A yearly agreement addressing the cost share of the youth mentor position and travel costs will be revisited. There is a proposed change this year to a 50% cost share of the youth mentoring program position. A motion was made by Morgan Ash and was seconded by Joseph Hoffman, to change the cost share of the youth mentoring program position to 50%. Motion to approve passed by unanimous vote.
humidity to keep them hydrated and have temperatures in the 32-56 degree (F) range. The Monarchs cluster together by the tens of thousands. Missouri is on the main migratory Monarch highway. They fly through at the end of September through the beginning of October. Monarch numbers are declining due to weather, drought, habitat destruction and disease.
January’s meeting will resume in person. Until the January meeting, the rest of the 2020 meetings will be via Zoom. A motion was made by Joseph Hoffman and was seconded by Lisa Bankerink, to adjourn the meeting at 12:59 pm. Motion to approve passed by unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted by Morgan Ash
Pilot for Council Leadership Training: Jay Chism is holding a pilot program in the afternoon on 3 days, at the regional office. Please contact Jay Chism if you are interested in participating and can commit. Council Nominations: There are 9 nominations for the election this year and 8 spots open. Educational Program on Monarch Migration: Monarch winter in the Sierra Madre Mountains. They will ride wind gusts and fly up to 3,000 miles to migrate. Oyamel Forests have adequate Online at http://extension.missouri.edu
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COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL UPDATE ON FUNDING REQUEST/PROGRESS Monies were requested first week of January and should be received by the end of the month. 1. $1,800 for purchase of a smoothie bike. (Kelsa) COMPLETED AS PROMISED and being used by the nutrition educators 2. $150 for the purchase of toaster over and skillets for cooking class (Kelsa) COMPLETED AS PROMISED and available for next nutrition specialist 3. $1,700 for purchase of computers in Master Gardener hotline room. (Kelly) Received in April and waiting for installation. Install Items purchased. COMPLETED AS PROMISED 4. $1,800 for creation of Neighborhood Project Kit to be used with future MU student service teams, leadership classes and with staff and council members. (David) COMPLETED AS PROMISED after additional research on options, under budget but funds will provide resources for the neighborhood gatherings • Mizzou tent purchased and available—$295 from campus • Portable grill and materials (but not food) - $99 from Lowes 1. $1,800 to launch Leadership Republic program—grant match. (David) - This has been earmarked. New program launches in March/April. Enrollment currently underway online. COMPLETED AS PROMISED—Covid19 changed this program and led to some drop outs; have spent $750 of this so far and remainder will be used for scholarships in the 2021 program. 2. $1,000 for continuing Leadership Ash Grove in 2020—grant match (David) — This has been earmarked. New program launches in March. Enrollment currently underway online. COMPLETED AS PROMISED—Covid19 changed this program and led to some drop outs; have spent $1000. 3. $2,100 for professional development in 2020. Capped at $300 per person in office. Requires CES approval — COMPLETED AS PROMISED, spent $1,200 4. New literature display/rack: $350 COMPLETED AS PROMISED for $290 5. New stand –up MU Banner for office identification $350 COMPLETED AS PROMISED 6. Funding of meal for council members at Founders Day/Annual Meeting event in 2020. Estimated at $1,000 total. COMPLETED AS PROMISED—cost was $650 7. Funds to cover overage purchase on computer replacement needs. $350 COMPLETED AS PROMISED but cost $550 Total request: $12,400 | $8,690 spent to date Still under budget at this point. Online at http://extension.missouri.edu
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COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL
Extension Council Mini Grant Requests for 2020 Proposal Number
Submitter
Proposal Amount
Topic/Title and notes
1
Amy Patillo
Workforce Navigator Canvas class and webinar series
2
Kelly McGowan
Twlight tour at Millsap Farms (asked for $2,000)
3
Amber Allen
Building Strong Families with the Boys & Girls Club
4
David Burton Salute to Century Farms
5
David Burton Becoming an Engaged Neighbor
$
6
David Burton Oral History Class statewide
$
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David Burton 21 Qualities of a Leader - Canvas
$
8
David Burton Commission ag tour
$
9
Amber Allen
$
Matter of Balance at UMC
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NLA Student project mini grants reviewed by Council / Expected in David Burton October or November Plastic wrap baler for used wrap David Burton from hay bales and silage Workforce Distance Learning ProAmy Patillo ject
13
Kelly McGowan
10 11
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Master Gardener coordinator (2% of salary and benefits offset)
$
NOTES
2,000.00 Delayed to Spring 2021
$
1,000.00 canceled 1,600.00 Open for registration Withdrawn. Not ap- proved as online class. 750.00 Open for registration Canceled due to quaran- tine. See you in 2021. 1,600.00
$
PENDING STUDENT PRO1,000.00 POSALS - November Transferring to another - specialist/county
$
2,000.00
$
$2,000
County Neighboring Project (10% David Burton salary & benefits offset mini-grant) TOTAL $ Estimated amount left for council mini-grants: $
This amount would bring Kelly to 1.0 FTE
Amount of this is set by campus; proposal reviewed by Jay Chism. $11,000 Will require an MOU.. 22,350.00 67.00
* We are discovering that under the present arrangement with campus, fees for programs are to be collected via Cvent. That means some of our current grants, which included monies to campus for time, will come in under budget.
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Horticulture Scholarly Poster Wins National Finalist Award Population Locations of the Ozark Woodland Swallowtail is an ongoing research effort led by Kelly McGowan, Field Specialist in Horticulture with MU Extension, which began in 2018. A scholarly poster presentation was submitted to the National Association of County Agriculture Agents 2020 national conference which was held virtually Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, 2020 and received a national finalist award in the applied research category. Next time you see Kelly, ask to see her beautiful academic poster.
Kelly McGowan Horticulture Specialist mcgowank@missouri.edu Direct Tel: 874-2955 Started: 2012
Responsibilities: Locally coordinates the Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists chapters as well as horticulture educational events for the public.
Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist Fall Field Trip to Bull Creek, October 10, 2020
The Missouri Master Naturalist program is a partnership between MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist chapter is coordinated by Kelly McGowan, MU Extension and Jay Barber, MDC. This active group, which hadn’t met in person since March, held an educational field trip at the home of a member along Bull Creek in Christian County. Participation numbers were limited and social distancing and masks were required. Educational stations included a woodland nature hike, led by Kelly McGowan, tree identification, nature photography,
McGowan in KOLR story The number of female farmers is on the rise and was highlighted in a recent feature story by KOLR 10. The story featured Kelly McGowan with MU Extension and aired on 10-12-20. Online at http://extension.missouri.edu
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Labor and Workforce Development Our Labor and Workforce team has offered dozens of webinars to business, labor, and community leaders all across the state of Missouri. This month, the LWD team has wrapped up two webinar series and launched three new ones. 1. The Workforce Rally Transition Webinar Series concluded in August. It helped businesses and communities address a range of issues, including mental health in the workplace and building financial resilience. 2. In early October, we finished up the Continuing Education Webinar Series. The 11-part series was a strategic partnership with the US Department of Labor which allowed LWD to bring years of legal experience and regulatory knowledge directly to Missourians. Topics included employment, insurance, and retirement obligations. 3. The popular Workforce Transition Rally series generated a lot of additional interest, which led to a collaborative spinoff with the Missouri Job Center and the MO-AFLCIO Dislocated Workers Program. The new mini-series, Survival Skills for the Job Hunt, focuses on connecting workers to the workforce support services in order to come to terms with job loss, brush up their resume, and if necessary, reskill for a new career. The second new series, the Workforce Navigator, launched in August and will continue into November. Webinar presentations
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Amy Patillo
Workforce Development patilloa@missouri.edu Direct Tel: 874-2956 Started: November 2011
Responsibilities: Statewide coordination of online and face-to-face educational programs and projects designed to grow Missouri’s workforce.
have included, How to Use Publicly Available Data for Workforce Analysis, and Life in a Disrupted Supply Chain World. Up next on Oct 20th, is the webinar, When Will This All End? Vaccines and COVID-19. Attendance has been strong and we welcome suggestions for topics. The final new series, a partnership with Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is FireUp Your HR for Small Business. In this series, the LWD team helps small business owners develop real-time human resource (HR) tools. The new halfhour format is fast-moving and helps owners address the impacts of COVID-19 on employees and the workplace. The series is funded by the Cares Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legacy programs such as the Labor Law Series have moved onto Zoom and Facebook. This new format has allowed the program to continue during the pandemic and has helped LWD extend programming and information to businesses and labor leaders across the US. Recent topics include an update on changes to immigration law and medical marijuana.
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A VIRTUAL leadership program, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 17. Register at http://extension.missouri.edu. The program begins at 10 a.m. (CST). The “Lead, Learn and Dream� Leadership Conference features speakers of national and local reputation to create a virtual experience that will add value to you and help build your leadership capacity. Featured speakers include:
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Community Development 3 Key Factors Needed for a Healthy Neighborhood Three factors continually show up in research when people express what they want in a “healthy” neighborhood: safe, clean, and friendly. According to David Burton, a community development specialist with University of Missouri Extension, individuals can take actions that will improve these factors in their neighborhood. “Purdue University is doing a research project for NeighborLink in Fort Wayne on neighborhoods and neighboring. From that research, they have discovered five key indicators of neighborhood health,” said Burton. NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE Neighborhood pride seems like a logical indicator of neighborhood health since an area that is unwelcoming, unlivable, and depressed is unlikely to have a strong sense of neighborhood pride. “If residents are not proud of their neighborhood or happy to live there, it is doubtful they will be willing to contribute to it or invest in it, and won’t have the same level of loyalty to the neighborhood as those that are proud,” said Burton. The actions of one individual can help spark neighborhood pride. SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY “Social connectivity is a crucial indicator of neighborhood health because its absence causes neighborhood distress,” said Burton. “Social isolation is not suitable for anyone.” This social connectivity might happen with neighborhood associations, a neighborhood newsletter of a Facebook page, or regular neighborhood events or get-togethers. While it can take many shapes, healthy neighborhoods must have some mechanism for connection. The actions of one individual can help spark social connectivity. SAFETY “The indicator of safety encompasses more than crime statistics. It also includes the elements that influence a person’s feeling of safety, such as vacant lots,” said Burton. For example, vacant land is often a blight that diminishes neighborhood pride and inhibits a sense of connection because it is a possible spot for crime, vermin, or dumping. The concept of neighborhood disorder (lawbreaking, code violations, etc.) is included in this indicator of safety. “Neighborhood disorder should not be present a healthy neighborhood,” said Burton
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David Burton
County Engagement Specialist burtond@missouri.edu Direct Tel: 874-2954 Started: 2001
Responsibilities: Leadership development, neighboring, heritage tourism, media relations, and works with council to fund and administer local programs. The actions of one individual can help improve neighborhood safety. CLEANLINESS & BEAUTIFICATION “Recent studies have shown that when people believe their neighborhood is safe, clean, and beautiful, residents are happier,” said Burton One critical element of neighborhood beauty is the greenery present in and around the neighborhood. Walkability was something neighbors in each location valued, and in green spaces like parks, it usually provides safe routes to bike or walk, plus neighborhoods that are not clean and beautiful will discourage walking. The actions of one individual can spark efforts to improve the cleanliness and beauty of a neighborhood. COLLABORATION WITH CITY “The city government has had a historically large impact on aiding or inhibiting neighborhood development and growth,” said Burton. While neighborhoods need to direct their growth and improvements, most of them can benefit from outside partners to help them fill their needs, provided that they can discern and communicate their needs. Neighborhoods that have a shared vision for their future are better able to petition for their needs coherently. Again, the actions of one individual can help spark better collaboration with the city. LEARN MORE For more information on neighboring, including details on how to enroll in the new “Becoming an Engaged Neighbor” online class, visit http:// extension.missouri.edu. Community development specialists with MU Extension help people create communities of the future by tapping into local strengths and university resources.
Three factors continually show up in research when people express what they want in a “healthy” neighborhood: safe, clean, and friendly. Page 11
Workforce Program Highlight: Show-Me ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Show-Me ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) uses videoconferencing to connect interdisciplinary teams of experts with primary care providers and other professionals. They collaborate in interactive case-based learning to develop advanced skills and best practices, which improves patient care access, quality and efficiency. If you are interested in learning more, please contact me at amallen@missouri.edu. October Monthly Overview: Meetings (Connect): 10/5/20-Newton County Council Meeting 10/6/20, 10/13/20-HES Plan of Work Meetings 10/7/20,10/14/20, 10/21/20-Show-Me ECHO Meetings 10/8/20-Healthy Families Task Force 10/12/20- Child Abuse Prevention Workgroup 10/13/20-Green Dot Committee Meeting 10/14/20- Moms & Babies ECHO 10/15/20-Child Abuse and Neglect Collaborative 10/16/20-Child Advocacy Center Meeting 10/19/20-Dade County Council Meeting 10/20/20-Livestream and Faculty Meeting 10/20/20-Early Care and Education Collaborative 10/21/20-HDFS Faculty Meeting 10/21/20-Headstart ECHO 10/21/20-UMEA Meeting 10/23/20- MEAFCS Annual Meeting 10/26/20-Greene County Council Meeting 10/28/20, 10/29/20- Virtual Summit Programs (Educate): 10/1/20-Childcare Training: Making ABCs and the 123s More Active (13 participants) 10/7/20- Survival Skills for the Job Hunt Webinar (4 Phases of Change) (10 participants) 10/13/20- Understanding & Responding to Online at http://extension.missouri.edu
Amber Allen
Human Development amallen@missouri.edu Direct Tel: 874-2958 Started: October 2019
Responsibilities: Improving families and senior adults with “Boost Your Brain and Memory,” “Focus on Kids” and Green Dot violence prevention and more.
Dementia Related Behavior (6 participants) 10/13/20-Building Strong Families- Positive Discipline (4 participants) 10/14/20- Survival Skills for the Job Hunt Webinar (Job Coaching) (13 participants) 10/15/20- Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior (3 participants) 10/19/20-Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body (5 participants) 10/22/20-Boost Your Brain & MemoryKingsway United Methodist 10/23/20, 10/30/20-A Matter of Balance 10/27/20-Building Strong FamiliesCommunication
(Create): 31 Facebook post were published using the hashtags #ExtendMU & #Committed2MOFamilies with 1,513 reached and 53 individuals engaged with at least one of the posts. Interview on Kolr 10 about Brain Health and upcoming Boost Your Brain and Memory Class. Professional Development: National Extension Association Family & Consumer Science Virtual Annual Conference Webinars: Postvention During COVID-Tips for Schools; Exploring pre-birth household challenges and early childhood ACE scores
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November- Upcoming and Current Programming Day/Date
Time
Program
Class Type Virtual
Registration
Monday, November 2nd
10:00 am11 am
Stress Management for NPAs
Tuesday, November 3rd
9 am-11:30
Focus on Kids The purpose of the Focus on Kids (FOK) program is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce/separation process, and to help parents develop ways to effectively work together as co-parents. Childcare Training: Improving Transition Times Moving from place to place, activity to activity, is often stressful time in the childcare setting. Participants in this professional development program will be able to analyze transition times during the day to determine where improvements need to be made. This program will identify five different tools to improve daily transition times with children. Childcare Training: Improving Transition Times Moving from place to place, activity to activity, is often stressful time in the childcare setting. Participants in this professional development program will be able to analyze transition times during the day to determine where improvements need to be made. This program will identify five different tools to improve daily transition times with children. HR Conference Presentations: Changes and Transitions during Stressful Times & Burnout, Emotional Intelligence and Empathy during Stressful Times
InPerson
To register contact: Greene County MU Extension Office (417) 881-8909
Tuesday, November 3rd
1 pm-3 pm
Virtual
https:// extension.missouri.edu/ events/childcaretraining-improvingtransition-times
Tuesday, November 5th
6:30 pm8:30 pm
Virtual
https:// extension.missouri.edu/ events/childcaretraining-improvingtransition-times1602789914
Tuesday, November 10th
9 am-10 am & 12 pm-1 pm
Virtual
Private
Tuesday, November 10th
6 pm-8 pm
Building Strong Families-Responsibilities Research-based educational program that helps families identify and build their strengths, face challenges, and make informed choices.
Virtual
Private
Monday, November 16th
6:30 pm8:30 pm
Childcare Provide Training: This training will be on the affects of music on children in the classroom and how to incorporate music into daily activities.
InPerson
Private
An overview of stress management best practices and promoting of HES programming related to stress management.
Private
If you are interested in offering programs in your county related to Human Development and Family Science, please contact me.
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The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference will bring together people from across the nation that support entrepreneurs in their local communities. Join us and learn best practices from business leaders, entrepreneurs, economic developers, decision makers, and others working to build up their communities, one business at a time. Register today to gain access to all sessions: https://bit.ly/CECShowcase. Online at http://extension.missouri.edu
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For answers to your ag questions ... MU Extension offers agriculture town halls online for farmers, gardeners University of Missouri Extension is offering weekly online town hall meetings led by agronomy, livestock and horticulture specialists. Weekly times and topics • Home horticulture: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. • Forages and livestock: Thursdays, noon-1 p.m. • Field crops: Fridays, 7-8 a.m. The sessions offer easy access and will be held using the Zoom teleconferencing system. Advance registration is required to receive email with the Zoom link and instructions. Register and submit questions online at ipm.missouri.edu/TownHalls
We are sold out of printed books. However, you can order books online at mappingsolutionsgis.com. Printed and digital books and maps available from vendor. Proceeds still benefit Greene County MU Extension. Online at http://extension.missouri.edu
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Thanks to our 2020 Donors to Greene County Extension Cyril and Geraldine Brown Stephen and Sally Taylor William Hosman John and Gail Hurley
David and Stacey Burton Randy and Lisa Bakerink Dan Faflak Carolyn S. Green Bobby and Ronda McCarty Tom and Sharon DeWitt Fred and LaQuita Hall James Garton
Lamont & Virginia Nelson Virginia Snyder Sally McCune Catherine Banks Greg and Tara Boehne
Donating to Greene County Extension is as Easy As: 1. Donate online at extension.missouri.edu/greene by mail or in person.
2. Stay connected with
Greene County Extension on social media, by email and/ or in service as a volunteer.
3. Enjoy making a difference in the lives of 45,000 county residents annually.
Helping Greene County Extension Do More, Reach More, Be More! University of Missouri Extension in Greene County
Located inside the Botanical Center at 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Tel: (417) 881-8909 | Email: greeneco@missouri.edu | Online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene
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Greene County “Reaching Out” Report
Last Updated October 20, 2020
MU Extension Staff Serving Greene County Sherri Hull Nutrition Associate Joined 2008
M. Dickensheet Nutrition Associate Joined 2018
1845 S. National, Ste. 100, Springfield, Mo. Tel: (417) 865-0707
Myrna Stark FNEP Program Manager
Jay Chism, Regional Director, email: chismj@missouri.edu
Terri Fossett
Program director Joined 2000
Sarah Grubaugh,
Assistant, email: GrubaughS@missouri.edu
Family Nutrition Education Program
2160 W. Chesterfield Blvd. F200, Springfield, Tel: 417-886-2059
Karla Deaver
4-H Youth specialist HQ: Lawrence County Tel: (417) 466-3102 deaverk@missouri.edu
Tim Schnakenberg
Southwest Region Directors Office
Mo
Andy McCorkill
Patrick Byers
Agronomy specialist HQ: Stone County Tel: (417) 357-6812 schnakenbergc@missouri.edu
Commercial Horticulture HQ: Webster County Tel: (417) 859-2044 byerspl@missouri.edu
Reagan Bluel
Kyle Whittaker
Dairy Specialist HQ: Barry County Tel: (417) 847-3161 BluelRJ@missouri.edu
Sarah Havens
Natural Resources specialist HQ: Laclede County Tel: (573) 458-6260 havenss@missouri.edu
Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Livestock specialist HQ: Laclede County Tel: (417) 532-7126 mccorkilla@missouri.edu
At Missouri State 405 N Jefferson Springfield, MO 417-837-2612 waldoaj@missouri .edu
Ag and Environment HQ: Webster County Tel: (417) 859-2044
kyle.whittaker@missouri.edu
Dr. Pam Duitsman
Community Development HQ: Christian County Tel: (417) 581-3558 duitsmanp@missouri.edu
Allen Waldo
Contact: • Chrystal Irons • Lance Coffman • Sandra Smart Irons
Smart
Coffman
Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, 405 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield | 417-837-2617 | https://sbtdc.missouristate.edu/
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