Buchanan County Annual Report. January 1 - December 31

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1 Buchanan County Annual Report January 1 - December

2 EXTENSION UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Extension Council Jim Yount, chair, (MFA) Donnie Miller, vice chair Debra Galliani, treasurer Judith Moore, secretary Susan Barton Bill Brinton Sandi Brown Ed Brown Chris Danford Larry DeShon Duane Foster Dennis Gasper Fred Hannah Mark Jordan Tom Knadler Murla Leahy Linda Logan Susan Mires Milton Moore Pam Nelson Doug Walley Cindy Weaver City of St. Joseph Dan Hausman County Commissioner From The Buchanan County Extension Council We are pleased to present you with a copy of the 2014 annual report from the Buchanan County Extension Council. This report is a brief overview of the educa onal programs conducted for the ci zens of Buchanan County. Current programming efforts statewide focus on agricultural profitability and viability, building family and individual strengths, building human resources, business, community and economic development, enhancing health and nutri on, environmental quality and stewardship and youth development. The success of University of Missouri Extension programming in Buchanan County would not be possible without the help and support of individual volunteers, groups, organiza ons, businesses, local and county government officials, and the research based informa on provided by the land grant university system. We appreciate the con nuing support that you have provided to extension as we strive to enrich people s lives. We hope that this report provides a greater understanding about University of Missouri Extension programming efforts. Sincerely, VÄ Çà WÉâz{xÜàç Clint Dougherty County Program Director ]âw à{ `ÉÉÜx Judith Moore Council Secretary Ron Hitchings Farm Bureau University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran in employment of programs. 2 Buchanan County Extension

3 New and re elected council members Back row le to right: Ron Hook, county commissioner; Larry DeShon, Susan Barton, Ed Brown, Bill Brinton, and Tom Knadler. Front row le to right: Jim Yount, chair; Donnie Miller, vice chair; Debra Galliani, Sandi Brown, Judith Moore and Linda Logan. On the cover Content Top left: Donnie Miller, vice chair of the extension council, Tom Fowler, horticulture specialist and 4-H kids appeared on the Live at 5 television program to discuss the 100 year celebration event. Bottom left: Master Gardner working with one of the kids in the Garden-n-Grow program at the extension garden. Center: Master Gardeners presented a basket of fresh produce each week to the performers of the Mother Divine play at Missouri Western State University. Right: One of the Garden-n-Grow kids displaying the onion he had picked. Council letter Letter from the Vice Provost..4 Business Development.5-6 Agriculture and Natural Resources Community Development.10 Human Environmental Sciences H youth Development.15 Faculty and Staff/Financial Statement Recognition Continuing Education 20 Annual Report 3

4 VICE PROVOST S OFFICE 108 Whitten Hall Columbia, MO PHONE: (573) FAX: (573) December 2014 Dear County Commissioners and Friends of MU Extension: Over the past year, with a theme of Celebrating the Past and Building for the Future, MU Extension marked a century of service to Missouri. While the celebrations have come to an end, the focus on building for the future is strong. The university s commitment to the mission of bringing relevant, reliable and responsive education to improve lives and local economies is alive and well. To maintain our position as a valued and trusted resource for Missourians, MU Extension continues to strengthen existing programs, build relationships and explore new opportunities to benefit Missourians. For example: In the area of agriculture, the Show-Me Select Heifer Replacement program continues to improve the breeding performance of heifers as it helps participants realize record prices for their efforts. Producers from 103 of Missouri s 114 counties have enrolled heifers in the program. In a record-setting sale, 168 bred replacement heifers sold for an average of $3,033 at the Fruitland (Missouri) Livestock Auction. Strengthening communities through art, innovation and creativity, Extension s Community Arts Program is piloting an initiative in Lexington to help the community enhance its image with art businesses and opportunities that reflect the talent of regional artists and benefit a nine-county tourism alliance. The Community Arts Program is also at work in the St. Louis area, overseeing the Saint Louis Storytelling Festival, which engages approximately 25,000 people each year. Knowing the value of dialogue with those it serves, MU Extension has made a concerted effort with the Mizzou Alumni Association to introduce MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin to extension programs, participants, key stakeholders and alumni from all corners of the state. These tour events, which will continue into 2015, are designed to foster understanding and support that lead to a stronger local extension effort across the state. These are just a few examples of MU Extension s focus on building for the future and continuing to making an impact in local communities. I thank you for your support of MU Extension and our efforts in your community. I look forward to our continuing partnership and welcome your ideas for improving our partnership. Sincerely, Michael D. Ouart Vice Provost and Director University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA INSTITUTIONS 4 Buchanan County Extension

5 Business Development Procurement Specialist County Program Director Clint Dougherty Number of Buchanan County Learners Total Hours of Collec ve Workshop Par cipa on in 2014 What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? 81 individual businesses received one-on-one counseling assistance from the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MO PTAC) in St. Joseph, Missouri. Clients received 415 hours of one-on-one counseling and instruction in multiple areas of government contracting. Clients learned how to effectively prepare to sell products and services to government agencies. Clients learned how to complete vendor registrations, vendor certifications, research bid opportunities, prepare bid documents and develop effective marketing techniques in the government marketplace. Clients taking advantage of the services provided by the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center registered as vendors for appropriate government agencies such as the Federal Government and State of Missouri which allowed the client to sell goods and services to those agencies. Clients also submitted applications for appropriate socio-economic certifications such as woman-owned, minority owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing the client with a competitive advantage during the bidding process. Clients searched for bidding opportunities and submitted bids/ proposals for appropriate contracting activities. Local clients received $8.37 million in contract awards. Statewide contracts for MO PTAC clients totaled more than $340 million. Government agencies spend well over a trillion dollars annually to purchase goods and services. The federal government has a statutory goal to give 23 percent of federal contracting dollars to small businesses. The Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MO PTAC) educates small business owners to assist them in becoming successful government contractors. Vendors who continuously pursue government contracts become increasingly successful as they understand the process more fully. Successfully obtaining a government contract keeps government dollars flowing into our county and state helping to create and retain jobs. The awards received by clients through the St. Joseph PTAC office equate to more than 167 jobs created or retained. Statewide contracts equate to more than 6,800 jobs created or retained. Local Construction Companies Gain Access to Rosecrans Contracting Activity The Missouri National Guard issued a solicitation for construction services at multiple sites around the state. One site was local Air National Guard Base, Rosecrans. This solicitation, called a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), is a contract to get a contract. Vendors submitted proposals and those who were awarded the MATOC were placed on an exclusive list of contractors approved to perform construction work at select sites throughout the state. Three construction companies approached the St. Joseph office of the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MO PTAC) seeking assistance with understanding the solicitation requirements and help in building a successful proposal. After several meetings, all three clients submitted proposals to Jefferson City. Each client was successful in getting the MATOC contract, a contract that had a potential value of $20 million per vendor. Early in 2014, one of the three clients was awarded their first job under the MATOC; a $1.86 million job to construct a security forces facility at Rosecrans. The client considers the assistance provided by the PTAC office to be invaluable and greatly assisted in successfully obtaining the MATOC contract. Annual Report 5

6 Number of Learners Impact of SBTDC Services in Buchanan County Statewide Impact of SBTDC Services How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Better? In Buchanan County, during 2014 business development program specialists and business counselors with MU Extension, Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers (MO SBTDC), Missouri Environmental Program, Missouri Career Options Project, and the Missouri Market Development program served 137 people and their companies with business start-up and management counseling, training, and other assistance. New jobs: 60 Sales increases: $1,535,475 New businesses: 5 Jobs retained: 106. Overall, the University of Missouri s Business Development Programs (BDP) served people and their businesses state-wide. The total impact for all businesses assisted by the Business Development was: New jobs: 2674 Sales increases: $207,464,049 New businesses: 238 Jobs retained: 1616 Loans and investments in business: $204,377,650 $8,965,684 in SBIR/STTR or research proposals submitted with $3,814,347 awards received Clients/companies receiving business counseling: As entrepreneurs and innovators, Missouri s small businesses are becoming a more diverse group that continues to make the state s economy productive. There are approximately 500,000 small businesses in Missouri. Nearly 98 percent of all businesses with employees are categorized as small businesses. In assisting the owners and managers of those businesses, MU Extension contributes to a county s economic development through growth in jobs, sales, innovation, technology development and commercialization. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Business training attendees and conference participants: Agriculture and Natural Resources Cultivating solutions for farmers Agriculture Business Specialist Bob Kelly Number of Buchanan County Learners What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? One hundred forty eight ag producers attended the Farm Bill 2014 Meeting in St. Joseph on November 11, 2014 The participants learned about the new Farm Bill and the deadlines it has for the various options that the producer can choose to accept or decline. The main thing that was learned was the terms and conditions of the three optional programs for disaster situations. Participants benefited from learning about updating yields and reallocating base acres on their farms and the potential income from the program. The participants also benefited from learning about the tools available to help them make decisions about the ARC-CO, ARC-IC and the PLC programs. Participants main benefit is the knowledge gained to help them make the best decision for their operations as to which program they should choose. By helping agricultural producers make a good decision as to the program best suited for their operations, this program will help them whether low prices and reduced incomes due to adverse market conditions. In other words this will help keep them in business 6 Buchanan County Extension

7 Agronomy Specialist Wayne Flanary Number of Buchanan County Learners What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? The value of all crops including row crop, forages and commercial horticulture is $406 million in Holt, Atchison, Andrew, Nodaway, Clinton, Buchanan, DeKalb. To maintain a competitive, viable agriculture requires the latest research, education and resources to continue its growth. Management of Genetically Improved Crops Mo Crop Management Systems Plant Protection Nutrient Management Planning Forage Production and Management Buchanan County residents learned: Crop management Forage management Fertilizer management Pest management The agronomic programming focused on timely delivery of crop management information and research to the seven counties in NW Region. The programming effort is accomplished through media such as radio, newspaper and newsletters. Other methods include meetings, research and demonstration plots and directly answering grower s questions. new precision ag technology and biotechnology and how technology fits into a grower s operation new hybrids and varieties through our testing program improved weed control research and teaching new weed, insect, and disease pests that potentially can attack crops and utilizing our pest monitoring program product evaluation to determine if the product is effective and how to adopt and utilize this in a grower s operation pesticide safety product costs and determining their cost effectiveness choosing and applying fertilizers Formal surveys of growers attitudes to teaching in formal meetings as follows: Over the past 8 years, the value of the agronomic meetings rated a 4.25 on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor. Also, data summarized over past 8 years indicated that growers would recommend this meeting to other growers rated a 4.38 average on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor. As to speaker being knowledgeable, data summarized was 4.58 on the same scale. Agronomic programs vary with methods of delivery. The result is an action or a decision and knowledge is gained by growers. Also, growers request what the research indicates, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a product, a strategy, or sometimes how to address a situation or problem. Winter Ag Update meetings focus on critical topics for row crop and livestock producers enabling them to be competitive. Private applicator training provides growers with the knowledge to apply pesticides safely while protecting the environment. Cooperation with commodity groups helps growers expand markets and produce food not only locally but also globally. Certified crop adviser meetings provide technical information to crop advisers resulting in scientifically sound recommendations when they work with area growers. Graves Chapple Research Center and Hundley-Whale Research Center provides the latest research to help growers remain competitive and provide an economic driver for northwest Missouri. As world population continues to increase, the need for food production continues to grow. It is critical to continue to increase crop yields while maintaining competitiveness to increase food production in an environmentally responsible manner. Annual Report 7

8 Beef and Forage Production Education Livestock Specialist Jim Humphrey Number of Buchanan County Learners Total Hours of Collec ve Workshop Par cipa on in 2014 What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? Four hundred fifty cattle and forage producers In total approximately 900 hours were spent in learning beef cattle production, forage production and utilization, nutrition management and ration balancing by area participants. Strategies to optimize beef production and improve costs on their operations, including managing feedstuffs, pregnancy checking females, documenting individual animal performance throughout the entire production phase, including what determines value on each animal. Strategies to best determine the value of their forages, the variation in quality of forages and how best to manage these feedstuffs, while maintaining productivity, maximizing nutrient utilization, while minimizing soil and nutrient losses and other negative impacts on the environment. Beef and forage producers are better prepared to make informed decisions on their operations regarding animal health, genetic selection, nutrition, as well as income and expenses that affect the bottom-line for their respective operations. This also includes reducing feed wastage and marketing low or non-productive animals in a more-timely manner. Furthermore, individual feeding programs were designed based on feedstuff availability, nutritional analysis,and cost structure for each operations animals production stage requirements. Many beef producers contacting me are looking for answers to questions specific to their operation. By taking a total quality management approach for each operation we can help producers get the information and resources they need in a timely manner to improve the bottom line for their operations. When we support beef and forage production in our area, participants learn high quality unbiased research based production strategies which result in increased success for producers in reaching their production and financial goals. By maintaining or improving soil health and water quality through better distribution of nutrients on our forage and beef cattle operations, we ensure future generations will have safe and plentiful natural resources. With over 80,000 head of beef cattle in the area viable agriculture economy has a positive impact on our area and plays a key role in our local, regional, state, national and world economies. Seven hundred fifty youth participants In total approximately 889 hours were spent by area youths learning conservation, water cycles and good agricultural production practices. Strategies area beef and forage producers are using to optimize their operations while minimizing soil and nutrient losses and other negative impacts on the environment. Having a better understanding of the research-based information and good production practices producers utilize on their operations, youths will be better able to understand why they as producers need to be good stewards of their land and resources. Well-informed youths are better prepared to make good management decisions based on research -based results. Youths are our future and provide great opportunities for our area. 8 Buchanan County Extension

9 Horticulture Specialist Tom Fowler Number of Buchanan County Learners What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? The Garden n Grow program this year had 14 youth enrolled. Their ages ranged from 9-13 years of age. Throughout the season we also had 19 master gardener volunteers and the youth parents and guardians who assisted. The Garden n Grow garden is in St. Joseph near the Buchanan County Extension office on the West campus of Missouri Western State University. Garden n Grows goals include the experience of vegetable gardening. A feeling of success and satisfaction of sharing harvested food with others in need. Vegetable garden planning and design vegetable garden planning and design site preparation and maintenance The youth of the Garden n Grow garden received knowledge in the area of vegetable/ food production, nutrition and helping others. The knowledge they gained can be used to educate others and for their own use. By teaching youth about vegetable gardening we are insuring that the next generation of gardeners has the skill set needed to produce food for their families and others in the community. stages of Germination/growing from seeds weeds, disease, insects of vegetables photosynthesis garden soil composition- Sand, Silt or Clay? parts of a flower/pollination hardiness zones- cool season and warm season plants to Pick or Not to Pick? When to harvest your crop. what s if Worth? The dollar value of the vegetables. food Nutrition sharing the harvest. Participating in a local Garden n Grow gardening program provides education for area youth. Each meeting covered an educational subject and cultivating/ maintenance of the garden. There were opportunities to work as a team for a common goal of growing food for family and community. Annual Report 9

10 Collaborating for the Greater Good Community Development Specialist Beverly Maltsberger Number of Buchanan County Learners Total Hours of Collec ve Workshop Par cipa on in 2014 What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? One hundred forty two Bi-National Health Fair participants included, Latinos from Central and South America, Asian and African immigrants. Volunteers from the Alianzas project conducted evaluation/survey information from 29 adults/families during the event. Educational materials and personal booklets were provided in English and Spanish. Forty four volunteers and partners donated 264 hours to the Health Fair. Missouri Western nursing students provided assistance at all screening stations. 200 pairs of glasses were donated. For the first time, we had a Spanish speaking doctor at the health fair. This was very valuable. An immigration law attorney was present to answer questions. 11 sponsors donated food, water, and prizes. $2,000 in grants and donations were secured to purchase screening supplies. Children prepared nutritious smoothies by riding the bicycle blender. Participants at the Health Fair learned the importance of health screenings, healthy eating and immunizations so they can live healthier lifestyles. They were provided a booklet to record all of their health screenings so they could share the information with a physician, as needed. They learned where and how to obtain local health services and other community services. They learned how to correctly use child car safety seats and proper installation of the seats. Individuals learned the importance of having a first aid kit, understanding wind chill, and accessing local community emergency resources. Seventy five flu shots were administered. One child was seen by the doctor and an appointment was made for follow-up care the next day. 65 glucose screenings were completed and an additional 70 people learned about the free and reduced services available at local clinics. 70 cholesterol screenings were completed and 10 people were referred for abnormal findings. 45 dental screenings were completed and 25 people were referred for follow up care. 34 individuals ranging in age from 4 to 76 were screened for vision problems and 17 people were fitted with glasses. One child was referred for further vision screening. Healthy food tasting included pumpkin pancakes at the Family Nutrition Education Program table, food preparation information related to My Plate. Many participants indicated that attending the Bi-National Health Fair was their only opportunity to receive health care. The Bi-National Health Fair provides free screenings, referrals, and immunizations focusing on the immigrant community of St. Joseph. Early detection of illness helps individuals seek needed health care in a timely manner. This is accomplished through increased public awareness, understanding, and knowledge of services available at the local level, regardless of health insurance coverage or immigration status. Early screening reduces the cost of health care for the individual and across the community. It improves the overall health of the entire community. Twenty five members of the Buchanan County Disaster Long- Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) worked to form an umbrella group known as a Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) During 2014, LTRC/ COAD volunteers contributed over 135 hours in order to develop the COAD and secure support within the community. Board members learned more about effective procedures used in responding to the needs of disaster survivors. Members and disaster case managers participated in a Buchanan County sheltering exercise in cooperation with the statewide response exercise. A regional Emergency Response Trailer, funded by a $ grant from Region H Regional Homeland Security Oversight, was completed, furnished with tools/supplies, and placed into service. A construction manager is in charge of the trailer and it will be used to respond to longterm disaster recovery projects. Through Extension s Community Emergency Management Program, community organizations, nonprofit organizations and faith based groups come together to plan and coordinate disaster response and recovery actions that greatly reduce the recovery period for citizens. This results in a savings of countless dollars in disaster recovery programs, loss of jobs and loss of revenue, and prevents citizens from becoming permanently reliant on government social programs. 10 Buchanan County Extension

11 Human Environmental Sciences Solutions for Better Living Human Development Specialist Don Miller Number of Buchanan County Learners What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? Eleven hundred seventy two youths participants from 6 area high schools (this is how many filled out surveys) more were in attendance. Also teachers and administration from the various schools were present as well as several parents. Approximate overall attendance was 1600 to1700 participants Underage drinking and the possible personal and criminal consequences. Docu-Drama: These crash simulations have been presented for many years throughout Buchanan County, being done with sophomores in St. Joseph Public Schools and the entire student bodies at private and county schools. These simulations have been expanded to other counties and high schools. Youth are chosen to be made-up to represent the victims in these crashes. The police arrive, ambulances come, students die, even sometimes air ambulances arrive, all in view of the students during these simulations. They also have an opportunity to dialogue and debrief about choices and situations surrounding the crashes that are depicted. The schools have done surveys with their students following the crash simulations in Buchanan County. Results say that teens would be less likely to ride with someone who has been drinking after viewing the presentation, they would also be less likely to drive after drinking. They also have a much greater understanding of the legal consequences of drinking and driving and that it is illegal for them to be drinking at all. All High Schools - Surveys Completed Will drink & drive? Yes-1% No-99% 2. Will ride with someone drinking? Yes- 1% No-99% 3. Will you call someone for a ride? Yes-95% No-5% 4.Who will you call? Parent-72% Friend-38% Other-13% 5.How much impact did the simulation have on you? None-4% Some-26% A Lot-70% 6.Was the simulation worthwhile? Yes-95%No-5% The following are narrative survey responses. It hurts to see people my age have this impact. I think this will affect me for life. I believe that this was very good for all of us. It is kind of a wakeup call and it lets us know that we are not invincible and accidents can happen. I would never drink and drive or ride with someone who is intoxicated. After watching this simulation, this was a lesson that I will never forget. The program made me have a reality check. It had made me think of time and choices I make. This simulation showed me how short life can be and you need to make smart choices. I will never drink and drive or get in a car with some who is under the influence and stop speeding. This showed me that a bad choice can change your life forever. I will also make sure no one is drinking when I get in the car with someone. Made me reconsider my weekend and who I m with. The teens that were part of this learning experience are less likely to drink and drive or to ride with someone who has been drinking. This can result in fewer teen deaths and /or debilitating accidents. More teens understanding the consequences of their choices make for more informed citizens making better choices in the future. Annual Report 11

12 Promoting Healthy Lifestyles In the Community Nutrition and Health Education Specialist Shanshan Chen Number of Buchanan County Learners What Did They Learn? What Action Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Better? Six Buchanan County residents participated in this 6-week class in at YWCA St. Joseph/Bliss Manor. Hands-on cooking courses targeting low-income families: Food budgeting and grocery shopping skills Meal planning, meal preparation, and nutrition. Participants take home a bag of healthy groceries at the end of each class, a booklet with recipes and shopping tips, a reusable grocery bag, and freebies including thermometers and cutting boards. All 6 participants reported more knowledge about healthy eating and cooking, expressed intention to eat more fruits and vegetables, to shop smarter when doing grocery shopping, and to make more healthy choices for their families. Participants will be empowered to stretch their food dollars for their families to eat healthy at home. Planning and making healthy, affordable, and delicious meals will benefit the low-income families from getting good nutrition, having less sick days, reducing the risk of overweight/ obese, and lowering the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension. This will contribute to the community in improved productivity, less medical cost, and better local economy. 12 Buchanan County Extension

13 Nutrition Education Program Associates Lacy Pearl Gina Ripley Stephanie Weddle Number of Buchanan County Learners School Districts and Agencies Served What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? 4,767 Direct youths contacts 45 Direct adults contacts Total Indirect contacts 5,556 (youth & adults) In 2014, University of Missouri Extension Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP) provided nutrition education to lowincome youth & adult participants in Buchanan County. Nutrition Educators provide kid-friendly lessons that include taste-testing healthy foods and practicing skills that lead to good health. Education for adults includes nutrition, food safety, physical activity, and food budgeting. In St Joseph: 12 Elem. Schools, Colgan Alternative Resource Center and Webster Learning Bartlett Center Community Action Partnership St Joe 3 Head Start Centers Mitchell Woods Preschool/Childcare NW Health Services InterServ Salvation Army Second Harvest St Joseph Health Dept YWCA YMCA Wyatt Park Christian Church Outside St Joseph: Rushville Elementary For youths who participated in FNP, student changes reported statewide by teachers reveal: 90% more aware of nutrition 67% make healthier meal and/or snack choices 80% more willing to try new foods 83% improved hand washing 65% Increased physical activity Adults who participated in FNP also made significant improvements in these areas: 71% use the Nutrition Facts label to make food choices 56% think about healthy food choices when deciding what to feed their family 68% plan meals ahead of time 57% eat more than one kind of vegetable each day 43% exercise for a total of 30 minutes each day Comments from classroom teachers in schools that participated in nutrition classes with NPA, Stephanie Weddle. Teachers are sharing comments about changes they have personally made: Every year this program helps me renew my good health habits. I m making better choices myself! Small changes equal big differences! I m trying to exercise more by walking in the evening The Family Nutrition Program brought $8,872, in Federal funds to the state of Missouri. These funds were used to provide nutrition education to 1,047,203 food stamp recipients and food stamp eligible citizens of Missouri. The Family Nutrition Education Program recorded over 10,000 contacts (direct and indirect) by providing nutrition education to lowincome residents of Buchanan County. Participants in FNEP, who practice healthy eating and activity behaviors, are more likely to enjoy a high quality of life as an adult and into old age. A healthy labor force is critical to attracting and keeping jobs in Missouri. In addition, this important programming effort serves to reduce healthcare costs over the participant s lifetime, saving taxpayers money in reduced public healthcare benefits and insurance premiums. Stephanie Weddle, Nutrition Program Associate, sharing cabbage soup and the importance of eating vegetables with participants at the local food pantry where they received cabbage as one of their vegetables. Annual Report 13

14 Housing and Environmental Design Specialist Connie Neal Number of Buchanan County Learners Total Hours of Collec ve Workshop Par cipa on in 2014 What Did They Learn? What Ac on Did They Take? How Does This Work Make Buchanan County and Missouri Be er? Twenty-seven Community Action Partnership (CAP) participants. Lease Agreements from the Rent Smart program Landlord/Tenant rights and responsibilities according to the Missouri Landlord/Tenant Laws. Participants benefited by learning their rights and responsibilities as tenants and expectations of landlords as outlined in the Missouri Landlord/Tenant Laws handbook. Each participant received a copy of the booklet as well. It provides a practical education opportunity to help people acquire and keep decent rental housing. Eighteen participants. Money Matters from the Building Strong Families program. Participants learned how to identify their own personal money styles, practice family resource allocation and learn the importance of a spending plan. Participants benefited by understanding what motivates personal financial decisions, understanding trade-offs among competing resource demands within the family, increasing communication skills within the family and reduce family stress. Families make fewer demands on community and agency resources. It also reduces the demand for predatory financial products and services. 14 Buchanan County Extension

15 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 4-H Youth Development Specialist Rick Smith Sample Events Par cipants and hours of collec ve par cipa on One hundred nine students participate in the six 4-H clubs. Program learning objec ves How does this benefit Buchanan County and Missouri ci zens? 4-H Clubs Six county 4-H clubs offer long-term educational experiences in which members learn life skills such as decision making, public speaking and working with others. Members learn by doing under the guidance of adult volunteers, who teach projects ranging from aerospace and arts to veterinary science and sport fishing. Clubs also involve children and teens in community service, camping and educational trips. Buchanan County 4-H focuses on learning by doing through experiential learning. This learning prepares young people for jobs critical for economic recovery. 4-H provides the opportunity to put learning into action through opportunities in leadership, citizenship, teamwork, community service and other life skills. Research shows membership in 4-H clubs leads to higher scores in the following developmental assets for children. educational aspiration, achievement motivation, desire to help others, school grades, self-esteem, decision making, having a value system, interaction with adults, and ability to make friends. (Lerner, 2008) Caring adult volunteers help 4-H members apply science, technology, engineering and mathematic principals during a four week robotics project. Twenty-two students enrolled in the 4-H Tech Wizards Club at Humboldt Elementary School. 4-H National Mentoring Program The 4-H Living Interactive Family Education (LIFE) Program is a nationwide mentoring initiative developed by the University of Missouri Extension s 4-H Center for Youth Development to address the needs of children affected by incarceration. Trevor Simmons was bestowed the title of H Interstate Boy for his outstanding accomplishments in 4-H receiving a $1000 college scholarship, keys to the city from St. Joseph Deputy Mayor, Pat Jones, and other honors. The 4-H Interstate Show is a multistate event hosted by Buchanan County 4-H to celebrate National 4-H Week and to highlight the achievements of 4-H members through project displays, demonstrations, and public speaking performances. Pictured: (from left to right) Deputy Mayor Jones, Cheri Lenz, Trevor Simmons, and Rick Smith Sixty five youths and 15 adult mentors participated in the 4- H LIFE program at the Buchanan County Academy. Critical life skills are developed using strengths based approach to prepare youth in becoming contributing members of society. National studies indicate youth participating in positive youth development programs such as 4-H LIFE are less likely to participate in risky behavior such as shoplifting or stealing, illegal drug use, riding in a car with someone who has been drinking, smoking, vandalism, and truancy. (Zaff et al, 2003) 4-H Connects Kids to College Missouri 4-H members are twice as likely to have been on a college campus than their non-4-h peers. MU is by far the campus most frequently visited and 4-H is the second most reported reason to be on the MU Campus (Learner, 2008). Annual Report 15

16 Buchanan County Staff Clinton Dougherty, business development procurement and county program director Don Miller, human development Tom Fowler, horticulture Robert Kelly, agricultural business Beverly Maltsberger, community development Rick Smith, 4-H youth development Stephanie Weddle, nutrition program associate Lacy Pearl, nutrition program associate Mary Beth Alpers, office manager Nicole Arn, office assistant Staff Serving Buchanan County Headquartered in Other Counties Jim Crawford, natural resource engineering Wayne Flanary, agronomy Janet Hackert, nutrition and health education Jim Humphrey, livestock Connie Neal, housing and environmental design University of Missouri System Impact on Buchanan County UM Employees and Re rees Residing in Buchanan County 29 People employed by UM 14 UM Re res and Beneficiaries UM Alumni Teaching K 12 in Buchanan County 57 teachers 6% of all county teachers 13 principals / administrators 30% of all county principals and administrators Alumni residing in the Buchanan County 1505 UM Students from Buchanan County 300 students Tax Revenue and Income Generated by UM Employees and Re rees Residing in Buchanan County $940, 653 in salary and re rement income returning to the county $26,414 State Tax Revenue $134,686 Federal Tax Revenue 84,401 contacts with MU Extension through MU Extension events held in district coun es 16 Buchanan County Extension

17 2014 County Appropriations Budget 1000-County Appropriations Jan - Dec 14 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget Income 0200 Governmental Appropriations 99, , % 1300 Miscellaneous Income Balance Transfers -3, Total Income 95, , , % Gross Profit 95, , , % Expense 2700 Personnel Service - Salaries & Wages 59, , , % 2800 Payroll Expenses 14, , % 3100 Travel 6, , , % 3600 Postage % 3700 Telephone Service - Local 2, , % 3800 Telephone Service - Tolls % 3900 Advertising 1, % 4400 Rent/Lease Equipment % 4800 Reproduction/Copy Services 2, , % 5100 Supplies/Services 2, , % 5900 Utilities 2, , % 6400 Other Contract Services % 6800 Insurance % 7000 Miscellaneous % 7020 Office Subscriptions % 7300 Repairs/Maintenance 1, , % 7700 Furniture/Equipment % 7999 Fee Generation Distribution % Total Expense 95, , , % Net Income % University of Missouri s Contribution to County Extension Programs The University of Missouri provides salaries and benefits for the extension specialists and also supplements most of the youth program assistants salaries throughout the state. The University provides a research base, inservice training expenses, including travel and lodging for staff, and funds for computer equipment costs and maintenance. Access to the resources of the entire University of Missouri System are available to the citizens of Buchanan County through their local extension center. Annual Report 17

18 Celebrating 100 Years At a Centennial celebration held at the Buchanan County Courthouse in May, RT Turner, presiding commissioner for Buchanan County (left) and Matt Barry, field representative, Congressman Sam Graves Mo-06 (right) present centennial proclamations to Donnie Miller, vice chair, Buchanan County Extension Council. Leaders Honor Roll The leader s honor roll program is intended to honor outstanding University of Missouri Extension community leaders who have excelled in supporting or co-teaching named programs. Selection is based on community leadership efforts that support the University of Missouri Extension Strategic Direction and program priorities. This years recipients were Heidi and Garnett Hecker. Pictured with Heidi and Garnett is Jim Yount, chair, Buchanan County Extension Council. Missouri Century Farm Buchanan County had one application that was approved and received designation as a Century Farm. The Krumme farm of St. Joseph, was selected. To qualify, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least forty acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income. Presenting the sign is Ron Hitchings, Farm Bureau appointee to the Buchanan County Extension Council. Pictured from left to right is Steven Johnson, Bonnie Krumme Johnson, Dennis Johnson and Ron Hitchings, MFA Buchanan County Extension

19 Buchanan County State Fair Farm Family DeWayne Budine, his son Keegan and daughter Adrianna of Agency, Missouri were among the 110 families honored during the Missouri State Fair s Farm Family Day August 11, The Budines were selected as the Buchanan County Missouri State Fair Farm Family by the Buchanan County Extension Council and local Farm Bureau. Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state who are active in their community, involved in agriculture and participate in local outreach extension programs such as 4-H and Future Farmers of America. Pictured with the Budines are (back row from left to right) Dr. Jack Magruder, Dr. Marc Linit, Barbara Hayden, Richard Fordyce, Blake Hurst, and Ted Sheppard. Don Miller was recognized with a letter of appreciation and a plaque for his 15 years of dedication as the liaison to the Buchanan County Extension Council. As County Program Director, Don provided guidance and leadership to the council in their endeavor to carry out legal, fiscal and programming responsibilities. Pictured with Don is his wife Korine and Jim Yount, chair, Buchanan County Extension Council. Annual Report 19

20 MU Extension MU Extension Continuing Education Missouri University Conference Office The MU Conference Office provides high quality, professional, fullservice mee ng management for a variety of noncredit educa onal programs, such as conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia. Whether a mee ng is hosted on campus, in out state Missouri or anywhere in the world, the office s professional staff provides assistance to create the best learning environment for par cipants. In FY2014, the conference office registered 13,484 Missourians for MU Extension conferences. Par cipants a ended conferences for teacher educa on in math, science and wri ng; agricultural lending; plant science; and therapeu c recrea on. For more informa on, visit muconf.missouri.edu. One hundred twenty seven Buchanan County residents a ended noncredit educa on programs offered through the University of Missouri Conference Office. For more informa on, visit muconf.missouri.edu. Fire and Rescue Training Institute MU Extension s Fire and Rescue Training Ins tute (FRTI) is charged with providing comprehensive con nuing professional educa on and training to Missouri s fire service and emergency response personnel. The ins tute has a direct effect on the well being and protec on of Missouri s 24,000 firefighters and the 5.9 million ci zens they serve. In addi on to preparing them to fight fires, courses prepare firefighters for medical emergencies, hazardous materials response and disaster preparedness and mi ga on. In FY 2014, FRTI trained firefighters represen ng 113 of Missouri s 114 coun es for a total enrollment of 13,958 fire and emergency responders equa ng to almost 170,000 student instruc onal hours of training. A total of 87 fire and emergency responders from Buchanan County received con nuing educa on and training from the Fire and Rescue Training Ins tute. For more informa on, visit Law Enforcement Training Institute The MU Extension Law Enforcement Training Ins tute brings state ofthe art, cer fied, professional training to law enforcement officers as well as con nuing professional educa on to a wide spectrum of other criminal jus ce and public safety praconers. Established in 1948, the ins tute has been the state s recognized leader for more than 60 years in providing vital training and educa on services for Missouri s 20,000 in service and 3,000 police recruits annually. In FY2014 LETI conducted 75 programs with almost 64,000 contact hours of instruc on. There were almost 800 students from 69 Missouri coun es and over 500 from around the United States. For more informa on, visit le.missouri.edu. Missouri Training Institute The Missouri Training Ins tute provides con nuing educa on programs in business, custom designed training programs, and business consul ng services for business and industry, public and nonprofit organiza ons, and educa onal ins tu ons. Training programs cover human resource management, supervision, management, leadership, team building, effec ve decision making, dealing with genera onal differences and business wri ng. The ins tute s consul ng services cover human resources, strategic planning, board development and board retreats. In FY 2014, 14,174 people from all 114 Missouri coun es enrolled in the ins tute s 510 programs. For more informa on, visit m.missouri.edu. Ninety six residents of Buchanan County par cipated in the Missouri Training Ins tute con nuing educa on program. Nursing Outreach Keeping Missouri nurses up to date with the knowledge and skills they need to effec vely provide care is a primary goal for MU Nursing Outreach. Nursing Outreach provides high quality, affordable con nuing educa on programs using face to face and Web based delivery methods, which helps them reach the 88 percent of their audience living in rural areas. Nurses from 85 (75 percent) of Missouri s 114 coun es and the city of St. Louis a ended con nuing educa on programs sponsored by MU Extension in FY2014. Solo Nursing Outreach programs saw 1,889 par cipants, and another 944 nurses partook in co sponsored mul disciplinary programs. Par cipants rated the overall quality of their con nuing educa on experience at 1.3 on a 4 point scale, with 1 being the highest, and indicate they plan to change their clinical prac ces based on what they learned in Nursing Outreach programs. Ten Buchanan County nurses received educa on from nursing outreach programs. For more informa on visit, nursingoutreach.missouri.edu. Continuing Medical Education The Office of Con nuing Medical Educa on provides rural primary care physicians with access to educa on as necessary for them to meet state licensure requirements, learn specialty medicine and for health educa on. Distance learning via the Missouri Telehealth Network provides access to weekly grand rounds from various School of Medicine departments. In FY 2014, more than 1,800 programs reached 27,322 health care professionals across the state and around the world. Two Buchanan County physicians received con nuing medical educa on. Osher The Osher Lifelong Learning Ins tute at the University of Missouri (Osher@Mizzou) is a membership organiza on for adults ages 50 and older to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel together. The program provides opportuni es for intellectual development, cultural s mula on, personal growth and social interac on in an academic coopera ve run by its members who volunteer their me and talents. The program focuses on classes developed and led by fellow members and faculty from the University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College.