October 2018 Reaching Out Report

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

Council Meetings Monday, Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m., Botanical Center, $5 meal, presentations by nutrition specialist candidates.

Monday, Nov. 26, noon, at Botanical Center, $5 lunch, guest speakers are Commissioner Harold Bengsch, county update; Mike Lofaro, Tiger Ambassador update, and Amy Patillo, Workforce Development update December — no meeting Monday, January, 28, Botanical Center, $5 meal, guest speaker: Sarah Havens, natural resource specialist for MU Ext. Monday, Feb. 25 — starts at 5:30 p.m., Annual Meeting at Botanical Center, potluck.

Reaching Out Report October 2018 * Vol. 11, Issue 10

Monthly Newsletter of Greene County Extension

Salute to Center and Family Farms

Our 5th Annual Salute was on Sept. 18 and this year we featured three student speakers, all of whom “wowed” the audience.

Pictured here is Makenna Johnson of Ash Grove after her speech about “Rural America: The Heartland.” See page 6

Program Calendar

The most up-to-date list of upcoming MU Extension programs in Greene County are at http:// extension.missouri.edu/ greene

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Workforce Development Southwest Labor and Workforce Farmer and Hispanic Outreach Project- This project is a multi-disciplinary approach that works across campuses and program areas to engage partner agencies, businesses, and communities that will work together to improve the stability of family farms, increase farm income, and increase farm profits using sustainable agriculture, education, and technical assistance in Labor and Workforce development (LWD). This project is supported by the NRCS StrikeForce grant, Missouri Grown, Community Development (CD), and Alianzas. This diverse partnership focuses on Ag. Labor issues, business expansion, and resources to assist families in the area. LWD, CD, and Alianzas will provide a summary of Southwest Specialists programs and contacts in Spanish and will provide education and resource materials through translation services and interpreters.

Ag. Labor and Workforce Precision Ag project- MU Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy, Horticulture, Ag. Business, CD, and LWD are developing an educational program to improve the recruitment and retention of Ag. laborers by providing education and technical assistance for recruitment, retention to farm owners. The project will focus on increasing the knowledge and value of Ag. laborers in Southwest and Southeast Missouri by exploring opportunities for farm apprenticeship programs, cooperative business models, and training in precision ag.

The project’s strengths are in the collaboration between MU Extension, Lincoln University, community colleges, and corporate Ag. partnerships. This project is a program that is currently under development

by Sarah Denkler, Southeast Interim RD; Jeff House, Southeast Field Specialist in Agronomy, and Amy Patillo, Field Specialist in Labor and Workforce Development.

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Amy Patillo

Workforce Development patilloa@missouri.edu

Labor and Workforce Assessment for communities, is a project of the Labor and Workforce Development team that is currently being developed. It is a tool to identify how employers, trainers, service providers and participants work together to meet their individual and collective goals to connect workers to jobs. The assessment will identify opportunities for Extension to expand on their activities to reach a broader set of stakeholders, develop deeper and more durable, mutually beneficial relationships, and contribute to wider organizational and community goals.

Upcoming Events Missouri Community Betterment conference – John Gulick and Dr. Amy Patillo will present, Youth Futures in Hometown Communities session at the Missouri Community Betterment Annual Conference in Columbia in October. The project focuses on building the workforce in communities by focusing on community alumni retention. This is a conference for intergenerational community leadership teams to attend educational sessions that address the grand challenges communities face.

MTI Lunch and Learns at National Enzyme Company (NEC)- Lunch and Learns will resume February 2019 and are scheduled through April 2019. NEC has requested a proposal for a Workforce Stability Lunch and Learn as part of the upcoming 2019 series.

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Agriculture and the Environment 2018 Garlic Festival

The 2018 Garlic Festival was held Friday, September 21 at the Botanical Center. This was the 5th year for the popular event with 33 in attendance. MU Extension speakers included Patrick Byers, Field Specialist in Horticulture, Rusty Lee, Field Specialist in Agronomy and Dr. Pam Duitsman, County Engagement Specialist. Garlic Nutrition, Commercial Garlic Production and General Garlic Growing Culture were presented. The event including a garlic sampling of both raw and roasted garlic of three different garlic strains. A special thank you to James Garton, Greene County Extension Council member and Renette Wardlow, MU Extension Human Development Specialist for helping prepare the garlic.

Master Gardener Hotline Training Focuses on Tree Identification

The Master Gardeners of Greene County staff a gardening hotline in the Botanical Center that takes hundreds of questions per year. Hotline members have a monthly training, taught by chapter coordinator Kelly McGowan on timely horticultural topics. The September training focuses on tree ID, using samples obtained from the gardens and arboretum surrounding the Botanical Center.

Master Gardeners of Greene County Participate in KY3 ‘Ask an Expert’ Segment

Master Gardeners of Greene County were once again invited to staff a gardening hotline August 30 on KY3’s ‘Ask an Expert’ segment.

Viewers were invited to call, email and Facebook live gardening questions during the 4, 5 and 6 pm evening news. 151 calls and 43 emails were taken during this time.

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Business and Community Development

Greene County Commission and Leaders Get In-Depth Education on Third Annual Ag Tour The Greene County Commission, along with the Greene County MU Extension, members of County departments and delegates from the community learned about local agriculture on the third annual Greene County Ag Tour on Sept. 25.

The tour is made possible through a partnership with the University of Missouri Extension.

“Farming and agriculture-related activities remain a vital part of the Greene County economy. It is important that those of us in local government understand the unique challenges and opportunities area farmers face,” said Presiding Commissioner Bob Cirtin. “That what makes this tour such a valuable experience each year.”

The 2018 tour covered a wide range of agriculture-related topics, everything from egg production to a farm-to-counter business. Tour stops were Republic High School, the Dan Chiles Farm, Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Vital Farms Egg Processing Facility, and the new Farm to Counter store in Springfield.

Tour group preparing to leave.

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REPUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL The first tour stop was at Republic High School were participants toured the FFA fields and facilities and met the students involved in this award-winning program.

Republic FFA advisors – David Mareth and Cody Stewart -- are building a program focused on long-term success and sustainability.

FFA students have been working to clean up the school property. They have recently planted 40 acres of vacant fields in soybeans. The fields supported winter wheat earlier in the year.

FFA Chapter President Kendall Hamilton said the planting is a cash crop for the program but it is also being done to build up the soil health to the point that it can support a quality warm-season grass for baling.

In the process, students are learning about row crops, soil health and the economics of forage.

Students have built an outstanding handling facility for cattle, restored a barn, and a facility for raising pigs. The school greenhouse is also moving toward profitability with special sales.

Students are also working on a land revitalization project, where they plan to graze ten cows on 25 acres of land on the high school campus using a rotational grazing system. They plan to start putting up fence very soon and have the livestock on campus by the end of the year. Students will be responsible for caring for those animals.

Schools administrators and the school board have supported the proposal. In the process, students learn science and business and leadership skills.

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Business and Community Development they make today will be the decisions that affect their marketing in a year or two.

The Springfield Livestock Marketing Center processes about 200,000 head of livestock per year. Missouri is the second largest producer of cows-calves in the United States and Greene County ranks 16th in the state with 35,000 head of cattle.

Republic FFA students and administrators.

establish here." Tim Schnakenberg, an agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension, has been giving advisement along the way.

SPRINGFIELD LIVESTOCK CENTER Owner Tom Kissee hosted tour participants at the Springfield Livestock Center where the group observed a cattle auction and enjoyed a good meal featuring beef.

Harold Bengsch, Associate Greene County Commissioner, explained how marketing is one of the biggest challenges farmers are facing.

"Knowing how to predict the cycles," said Bengsch, "Whether it's up, whether it's down, whether it's steady. Because the decisions

OTHER STOPS Dan Chiles farm featured his families work to restore the land with sustainable practices that help preserve the headwaters of Sac River that are on the property. This farm will be showcased on Oct. 4 as part of a national conservation conference organized

by Bass Pro and featuring the United States Secretary of Interior.

The Vital Egg Processing Plant is a high tech facility that has been in Springfield for only one year. Nearly 1 million eggs a day are processed out of the facility and shipped all over the United States. These eggs from pasture-raised hens are available locally at Mama Jeans, Luckys, Rudys, Farm to Counter and Target.

Farm to Counter, a store located at Broadway and Atlantic in Springfield, features a wide selection of local and organic snacks, beverages and produce. Owner Paul Allen emphasizes local products and seasonal farm-grown produce and foods which blends “global styles with local traditions.”

“Several specialists with Greene County and MU Extension are involved in putting together this annual event and we thank the commission for entrusting us with that responsibility,” said David Burton, county engagement specialist in community economic development with MU Extension.

“Every year I say it is the best line-up of tour stops we have ever had and honestly, I would say that again this year because of the diversity and uniqueness of these stops. It all points to the value and impact of agriculture in this county.”

Springfield Livestock Center in action.

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Business and Community Development

Service-Minded Residents Needed as Candidates for Extension Councils in Southwest Missouri Counties in southwest Missouri are accepting nominations for the 2017 public election of County Extension Council members. Names of nominees can be submitted in October for review by existing county council members.

Getting nominated as a candidate can be done by contacting the local MU Extension center and expressing a willingness to serve. In most counties, an election chairperson will follow up with candidates and secure their permission for placement on the extension council ballot.

Persons who are interested in running for a seat on the council can start by calling the MU Extension center in their county of residence.

The Greene County Extension Center has an informational brochure about the requirements of serving on an extension council under the “plans and reports” link on the Greene County website: http:// extension.missouri.edu/greene. The nomination form is available in that same portion of the website.

“Serving on a county extension council can

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be fun. It is also a great way to represent your community, serve your county, and help create educational opportunities for your neighbors,” said David Burton, county engaagement specialist in community economic development for University of Missouri Extension. “In Greene County we need dedicated council members willing to help market extension locally and raise the funds needed to make community educational programs possible.”

Every county in Missouri has an Extension Council made up of elected (and appointed) members who represent the broad educational needs and backgrounds of people in that county. Council candidates must be at least 18 years old and reside in the district they represent.

Missouri statutes create County Extension Councils to work with MU Extension specialists. Council members assist in planning and carrying out MU Extension programs, providing local Extension governance and representing the diversity of the county’s changing population.

Most counties in southwest Missouri hold council elections the third week of January. Each council election is held in accordance with state law (Chapter 262.550 -262.620 R.S. Mo. 1969).

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Agriculture and the Environment

5th Annual “Salute to Century and Family Farms” Celebrates Agriculture Heritage of Greene County Greene County MU Extension and 124 attendees honored the newest Century Farms in the county, celebrated local family farms and heard three outstanding youth speakers at the fifth annual “Salute to Century and Family Farms” event held Sept. 18 at the historic Round Barn Event Center near Ash Grove.

A new recognition this year known as the “Jackie Warfel Most Valuable Farm Award” was presented to the Danny and Janet Hawk Farm near Walnut Grove. The Hawk farm has been in the family 185 years. The original farm was homesteaded in 1833 the same year that Greene County was established.

“Jackie was able to be present the award to the Hawk family for us and shared some of the history of the Hawk and Looney families and their importance to the early establishment of the county,” said David Burton, county engagement specialist in community economic development, University of Missouri Extension. “What a family legacy on that farm! I’m happy that there are a lot of young family members planning to stay and keep the farm going for many years to come.”

CENTURY FARMS These four Greene County farms were also recognized with Century Farm status.

Dishman Family Farm: Jeanette Forney and Golden Jane Love — 100 acres near Strafford first farmed by grandfather James King Dishman, 1912.

McCall Family Farm: Harriett McCall — 168 acres near Willard first farmed by greatgreat grandparent Elizabeth McCall in 1871 Lindal and Carol Highfill Farm: Lindal and Carol Highfill — 77 acres near Fair

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Grove, first farmed by aunt Effie HighfillBrackett in 1912 Doug and Robin Shelton Farm: Doug and Robin Shelton —180 acres near Willard, first farmed by great-grandfather Jacob Zimmerman in 1911.

STUDENT SPEAKERS Three student speakers were also be featured speakers and videos of their speeches can be found on the Facebook page of the Greene County Extension Council.

Lauren Waterman, a member of the Bois D’Arc Braves 4-H Club and daughter of John and Michell Waterman, gave a speech entitled, “Heroes.”

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Agriculture and the Environment Bois D’Arc Braves 4-H, gave a speech entitled, “Our Family Legacy.” He lives on Clearwater Farm with his parents Jim and Joann Pipkin.

MaKenna Johnson, President of the Ash Grove FFA chapter and the daughter of Angie and Eric Johnson of Ash Grove, gave a speech entitled, "Rural America: The Heartland.”

SPONSORS AND MORE Sponsors for the evening – including sponsors for the recognized farms and speakers – were Old Missouri Bank, Integrity Homecare and Hospice, Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Gordon Feed and Pet, Central Bank of Strafford, Greene County Commission, Greene County Farm Bureau, Greene County Commonwealth, American Business Systems, SOMO Farm Supply, Becks Auto Supply, Greg and Tara Boehne, Dan and Susan Cardwell, and Southwest Electric Cooperative.

To qualify for Century Farm status, a single family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income.

The Hawk Family named Most Valuable Farm for 2018.

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4-H Youth

Greene County Volunteer Inducted into the Missouri 4 -H Hall of Fame

proud to honor their service” said Chris Willow, Advancement Coordinator.

The annual event is sponsored by FCS Financial and the Missouri State Fair in partnership with the Missouri 4-H Foundation.

“Our University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth faculty and staff work in partnership with our volunteers to see they have the support needed to empower youth to succeed as future leaders,” said Dr. Alison Copeland, interim director of the MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. “Dedicated faculty and staff, committed volunteers, and spirited 4H’ers will continue to learn and grow together to help our youth and communities thrive.”

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow.

SEDALIA, Mo. – “Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H’ers, a volunteer from Greene County was inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame Aug. 18 at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.

There were among 50 inductees from 38 counties establishing a legacy totaling 1,318 years of service to 4-H. More than 250 family members and friends attended the 12th annual event.

Janice Perry of Republic has been the go to person in Greene County when it comes to dairy for many years. Janice has served, and continues to serve, as the dairy superintendent for the Greene County 4-H Fair, procuring awards and judges, and helping youth show in their correct class. In addition, Janice has served and continues to serve on the committee for state 4-H Dairy Cow Camp that hosts over 40 youth each year teaching 4-H kids about animal agriculture. Janice has also been a lifelong adult volunteer and officer of the Greene County 4-H Foundation. She currently serves as President of this volunteer group.

The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, “These leaders have made exceptional contributions Missouri 4-H Foundation Trustees Dr. Marla Tobin (left) with Greene to the lives of Missouri 4- County 4-H volunteer Janice Perry and State 4-H Council member H members and we are Rachel Love (right). Photo by Casey Buckman.

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As Seen on Facebook The Facebook page for the Greene County Extension Council is regularly updated with reports and photos from ongoing classes and special events. Want to know more about how the impact of MU Extension on Greene County? Follow us on Facebook. Want to learn about upcoming programs? Follows us on Facebook! The following are a few highlights posted this past month.

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MU Extension Staff Headquartered in Greene County

Kelly McGowan Horticulture Specialist mcgowank@missouri.edu

Started: 2012 Education: Bachelor s in horticulture from Missouri State; Masters in Forestry from University of Missouri.

Job responsibilities: I coor dinate the Cor e Training for the Greene County Master Gardeners, assist the Master Gardener chapter, and also develop and plan educational opportunities and events for the public.

Renette Wardlow Human Development wardlowr@missouri.edu

David Burton

County Engagement in Community Development burtond@missouri.edu Started: 2001 Education: Journalism and political science (Bachelors); Master’s in marketing and communications, Drury.

Job responsibilities: Community engagement through leadership development, social media, heritage tourism, and media relations efforts.

Helps council to operate, fund and administer extension office and to plan local programs.

Jeff Barber

Housing and Design barberj@missouri.edu

Started: J an. 1987

Started: Sept. 2005

Education: Bachelor ’s and Master’s in human development and family studies, University of Arkansas.

Education: Master ’s of architecture, University of Oklahoma; Bachelor’s in art and architecture from Drury.

Responsibilities: Pr ogr ams r elated to par enting, youth development, character education, teen issues, anger and stress management, building positive self-esteem and child development.

Vacant

Nutrition Specialist Started: 2018 Education: Responsibilities: Nutr ition and health education programs including classes on chronic disease management, food preservation and more.

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Responsibilities: Jeff Bar ber is wor king with leaders in area communities and students at Drury to develop projects and visioning documents that improve living and expand economic options.

Amy Patillo

Workforce Development patilloa@missouri.edu Started: November 2011 Education: Bachelor ’s in Communications Sciences and Disorders; Master’s in Educational Administration and Communications; Ed.D. in Educational Administration.

Responsibilities: Wor kfor ce development, leadership and community development programming for businesses, government agencies and nonprofits and leading local foods grants.

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MU Extension Staff Serving Greene County Sherri Hull Nutrition Program Associate Joined 2008

M. Dickensheet Nutrition Program Associate Joined 2018

Marty Wood Nutrition Program Associate Joined 2000

Jennifer Nevatt Family Nutrition Program Manager SW Region Joined 2010

Della Miller Nutrition Program Associate Joined 2018

Terri Fossett Program director Joined 2000

Family Nutrition Education Program 2160 W. Chesterfield Blvd. F200, Chesterfield Village, Springfield, Tel: 417-886-2059

Karla Deaver

4-H Youth specialist Headquartered in Lawrence County Tel: (417) 466-3102 Email: deaverk@missouri.edu

Tim Schnakenberg

Agronomy specialist Headquartered in Stone County Tel: (417) 357-6812 Email: schnakenbergc@missouri.edu

Bob Schultheis

Natural Resources Engineering Spec.

Headquartered in Webster County Tel: (417) 859-2044 Email: SchultheisR@missouri.edu

Contact: Chrystal Irons Sandra Smart-Winegar

Irons

Located inside the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center 405 N. Jefferson Ave. Springfield, Mo Smart 417-837-2617-Phone https://sbtdc.missouristate.edu/

Andy McCorkill

Livestock specialist Headquartered in Dallas County Tel: (417) 345-7551 Email: mccorkilla@missouri.edu

Patrick Byers

Horticulture Specialist Headquartered in Webster County Tel: (417) 859-2044 Email: byerspl@missouri.edu

Jim Spencer Jr.

Agriculture Business Specialist Headquartered in Christian County Tel: (417) 3581-3558 Email: spencerjr@missouri.edu

Southwest Region Directors Office 3003 E. Chestnut Expressway, Suite 200, Springfield, Mo. Tel: (417) 865-0707 Jay Chism, Regional Dir ector E-mail: chismj@missouri.edu Sarah Grubaugh, Administr ative Assistant Email: GrubaughS@missouri.edu

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The Extension office offers:          

Soil testing Lawn and gardening hotline Health 4-H program for youth Leadership development programs Nutrition education for families On farm education Private pesticide applicator trainings Programs for new business owners.

Training for communities, non-profits And much more

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Extension history in county:

Since 1914, Greene County and area residents have sought help from Extension in areas related to agriculture, gardening, 4-H youth, nutrition, families, business and community development. MU Extension programs focus on the high-priority needs of Missourians to improve lives, communities and economies with relevant, responsive and reliable educational solutions. Each county extension center, with oversight by elected and appointed citizens, is your local link to practical education on almost anything.

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“Reaching Out Report”

Monthly newsletter from Greene County Extension details events and is available at http://issuu.com/greenecoext.

Monthly Extension Meetings

4-H Leader’s Council Meetings: 3r d Thursday of month (except July),7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center.

Master Gardeners of Greene County— board meeting: Fir st Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Botanical Center.

Master Naturalists Board Meetings: at 5:30 p.m. at the MDC regional office, on the second Wednesday of the month.

Greene County Extension Council: Last Monday of the month at noon at the Springfield Botanical Center. In May, meeting is on Tuesday.

Maggie Black

Office Manager for Greene County MU Extension Joined the local office in 2015 Maggie manages office financials, soil tests, event registrations, council relations, and customer service of all types.

Greene County MU Extension Office located inside the SpringfieldGreene County Botanical Center

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

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