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2012 Annual Report

Using science-based knowledge, University of Missouri

Extension engages people to understand change, solve

problems and make informed decisions.

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2 Dear Friends

Dear Friends of University of Missouri Extension,

A unique partnership exists between University of Missouri Extension and local government.

In Ripley County, we’re proud of the many ways our partnerships with local government, or-

ganizations and coalitions have worked to improve the lives of residents in our county.

While MU Extension centers draw from the expertise found on the four University of Mis-

souri our regional Extension faculty is ingrained into our local communities. The input we

receive from local citizens and the University of Missouri Extension Council provides us with

the opportunity to tailor our programs to suit the specific needs and priorities of our residents.

In this way, we play a vital role in not only enhancing the economic viability of the communi-

ty, but in creating and sustaining healthy environments due to stronger individuals and fami-

lies.

Each year, more than 1 million Missourians rely on University of Missouri Extension for re-

search-based information and education to help them solve problems and make informed deci-

sions. In addition to one-on-one assistance, citizens benefit from seminars, services and re-

search-based publications. Many University pamphlets, guide sheets, and publications are dis-

tributed with information on a particular topic of interest to them. In addition, many requests

are handled over the telephone, as callers are immediately provided with answers to their

questions or are referred to additional sources of assistance; or receive follow-up information

to provide the help they need. Many people visit the Ripley County Extension Center. Secre-

tarial staff is specially trained to answer questions and provide pertinent information. Special-

ists meet with clientele to assist them when specific expertise is required, or refer them to the

appropriate subject matter specialist. The Extension Center also serves the county by offering

soil testing at a minimal cost to farmers, homeowners, and business owners.

This annual report highlights many of the programs we utilized in an effort to make a differ-

ence in Ripley County during 2012. It has been a privilege to serve our community and we

look forward to the opportunity to continue providing resources to assist in making a positive

impact in the lives of the residents of Ripley County.

Sincerely,

Warren Bland

Warren Bland

Ripley County Extension Chairperson

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3 From the Office of the Vice Provost

December 2012

Dear County Commissioners and Associated Friends of MU Extension:

At MU Extension, we know that citizens want their taxpayer-supported institutions to be responsive to their needs.

Our distinct land-grant mission is to provide relevant, reliable and responsive education that improves Missouri-

ans’ lives, communities and the economy. We fulfill that mission by providing access to many research-based re-

sources of the University of Missouri, in partnership with local and statewide organizations and groups.

Funded through the support of federal, state and county government; grants and contracts; fees for services; and

private gifts, MU Extension leverages every dollar received to create expanded educational opportunities. Every

dollar appropriated from county government is leveraged with $6 to create a significant return on investment.

MU Extension creates value for citizens – including those who do not participate directly in its programs. For ex-

ample:

The MU Extension Fire and Rescue Training Institute teaches volunteer and career firefighters how to han-

dle or mitigate fires and disasters, resulting in safer firefighters, citizens and communities. In FY2012, MU

FRTI trained 17,096 fire and emergency service personnel through 217,000 instructional hours of training.

Enrollees were from all of Missouri’s 114 counties.

This summer’s severe drought put MU Extension faculty in an active leadership role in helping Missourians

deal with the crisis. MU Extension developed educational materials and programs and provided technical

assistance for homeowners, businesses and the agricultural community. Social media, including Facebook,

YouTube and websites, were used to inform citizens on such topics as animal nutrition, including nitrate

poisoning; heat-related disabilities; government programs; wildfires; and more. Extension faculty also

worked with Soil and Water Conservation Districts to implement drought cost-share practices, which al-

lowed more than 11,000 landowners to apply for state assistance to access adequate water supplies for live-

stock and crop production.

These are just two examples of MU Extension’s public value impact. I’m sure you will find many other examples

in your local community.

I want to thank you for your support of MU Extension as a critical team player in your locale. Your ideas for im-

proving our partnership are always welcome.

Michael D. Ouart

Vice Provost and Director

University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating

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Distributed volunteer flyers in the community and in the local newspaper

Obtained donations and grants from local agencies

Literacy Grant (Dollar General)

Volunteer Training Grant (University of MO Ext)

Jersey Heifer Cow Giveaway

Met and greeted all local schools and agencies

Met with Kwanis club and informed them of 4-H

Doubled the amount of entries at the Ripley County Fair

Contacted volunteers to head up workshops in the area

Geocaching 101 (42 in attendance)

New Education Equine (2 in attendance)

Turkey Calling (12 in attendance)

Cake Decorating (12 in attendance)

Summer Safety (8 in attendance)

Introduction to Photography (17 in attendance)

GPS at Naylor Library (21 in attendance)

Amish Knotted Rugs (12 in attendance)

Craft Day (17 in attendance)

Created flyers for upcoming events and workshops and worked with local agencies

on getting more programs to the area

Soil and Water Department

MO Conservation Department

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Forestry Department

Sent Monthly Newsletters out to all schools and members in the area

Radio interviews to get clubs started

School Enrichment

Alcohol Prevention (38 students)

Conservation Day (407 students)

Clover Kids Science Program (84 students)

Billy “Bee” Safe Program (74 students)

Character Counts Program (137 students)

Timberfest (153 students)

4-H – FFA Market Barrow and Lamb show and sale continues to be one of the youth high

points of the Ripley County Fair.

Fifteen 4-H youth entered barrows and three youth entered lambs.

At the premium sale during the fair, barrows averaged $500 each and the lambs

averaged $420.

Many of the 4-H members exhibiting market animals at the Ripley County fair

were visited twice to monitor animal performance and management. Youth were

given suggestions on how to feed and care for their animals.

4-H Youth Development Stephanie Milner, 4-H Youth Specialist

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4-H Camp (July 10-12)

Seven 4-H members ages 8 to 13, along with 1 counselor, ages 14 and older, had

the opportunity to participate in a three day camping experience.

The theme was the Circus.

The county members joined numerous amounts of their peers that came to the

camp from throughout the southeast region to participate in the adventures of

Heartland 4-H Camp.

Jerry and Angie Hale also volunteered at the camp.

Throughout the week, 4-H members learned about Shooting Sports safety and to

participate in Zumba exercise. Youth were also able to swim at the waterfront

and have fun at the circus games.

Evaluations taken at camp end displays valuable, specific life skills such as:

Teamwork, social skills, learning to learn, and self-responsibility.

4-H Rodeo Club

A.B. Hale and Daniel Dorris were the SEMO 4-H Rodeo Coordinators in 2012.

The position is part-time and they worked with all 150 4-Hers who are enrolled

at the district level.

Locally, the Ripley County 4-H Rodeo Club has 18 members.

Ripley County is one of eight counties, which make up the SEMO 4-H Rodeo

program.

4-Hers not only gain experience through practicing their events at project meetings, but they also compete in

scheduled 4-H Rodeos throughout Southeast Missouri.

Not only do they practice rodeo events and activities, but they also do demonstrations, fill out report forms

and learn social skills through interacting with youth from eight other counties.

The 4-H Rodeo program encourages family involvement. 4-H Rodeo reaches youth that aren’t usually

reached in the county’s other 4-H youth programs, so we have a unique audience that we work with through

this program.

The youth gain confidence, acquire physical skills, work closely with adult leadership and learn positive

social skills.

4-H MOVE (Exercise) Club

This club was created for youth who like to have fun, stay in shape, and feel their best through fun activities.

Currently there are 9 members and youth ages 5-18 are welcome to join anytime

4-H Youth Development Stephanie Milner, 4-H Youth Specialist

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Kendra Graham,

Livestock Specialist Dealing with Drought Seminar: The severe drought that hit Missouri and the United States in 2012

caused serious problems for livestock producers. With pastures

dried up and hay in short supply farmers were looking for ways to

deal with the drought. The Ripley County Extension council spon-

sored a seminar on August 6th titled Dealing with Drought with 36

producers in attendance. Speakers included Rick Hill from the Farm

Service Agency, Don Foerester from the Missouri Department of

Conservation, Melissa Welch and Sam James from the Natural Re-

source Conservation District, Michael Thornton and Rachel Griffin

from the Soil and Water Conservation District, and Kendra Graham

Livestock Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension.

Topics included federal and state cost-share opportunities, USDA

assistance update and suggestions on how to manage livestock and

feed resources. Attendees were made aware of assistance programs from the state and federal government as well as sugges-

tions on sources and how to feed animals alternative feeds. Managing Finances of the Beef Cattle Business program

The Ripley County Extension Council sponsored a program titled Managing Finances of the Beef Cattle Business. Kendra

Graham, Livestock Specialist, provided an overview of beef cattle budgets, explained management tools that can be used to

increase profits, and talked about marketing options. Ten attendees were challenged with the questions: “Are you managing

your input costs to maximize those profits?” and “Are you using profits to make your operation run for the long term?” It is

easy to take that big calf check and use it to make a big ticket item purchase but that is not making an operation sustainable.

There will not always be good times in the cattle industry and this program helped producers plan for those down times. Show-Me-Select Heifer program: The Show–Me–Select Heifer program aids producers in raising and mar-

keting high-quality heifers. Local veterinarians, regional livestock spe-

cialists and producers work together to create a reliable source of re-

placement heifers in terms of genetics and management. Heifers are de-

veloped through a Total Quality Management approach. The heifers en-

rolled in the program go through a rigorous vaccination, inspection and

breeding program. All heifers must be bred to calving-ease bulls. Two

sales are held in the southeast region each year in Fruitland, MO. The

May 2012 sale averaged $2170 on 157 head. The December 2012 sale

averaged $2200 on 135 head. Ripley County had 101 heifers enrolled

with 1 veterinarian participating. Also, 7 heifers from the sales came

back to Ripley County in 2012. SEMO Bull Sale: SEMO bull sale consignors work with regional livestock specialists to

provide high-quality bulls with top notch genetics in various

breeds. Two sales are held each year in Farmington, MO. The March sale averaged $3426 on 21 bulls and the October sale

averaged $2797 on 31 bulls. Buyers realize that 50% of their calf crop is made up of the bull and buying a good one great-

ly improves quality and weight gain of the calves. Farm visits/phone calls/emails: Two farm visits were conducted related to cattle and forage production. Many of the 4-H members exhibiting market ani-

mals at the Ripley County fair were visited twice to monitor animal performance and management. Youth were given sug-

gestions on how to feed and care for their animals. During the months of July-November several contacts were made related

to the drought. Nineteen producers were visited with extensively via phone or email about drought related subjects.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Kendra Graham, Livestock Specialist

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sam Atwell & Mike Milan Agronomy Specialists

Sarah Denkler, Horticulture Specialist

AGRONOMY

HORTICULTURE

Sam Atwell

Agronomy Specialist Answered questions regarding: Soil fertility problems on soybeans, cotton, rice and pastures.

The drought sparked many questions concerning irrigation, salt and well problems as well as pre emergence

chemical carryover.

Checked several crops for nitrate poison and provided nitrate kits to county offices.

Answered several pasture, forage, hay and wild life food plot questions.

There have been considerable questions about chemical drift into mostly rice fields, although other crops have

been affected too.

Conducted a rice tour and field day at Dennis Robinson farm.

Answered several questions concerning worms in crops, gardens and lawns.

A series of crop production and education program meetings will be presented.

Worked with the MO Rice Council and assist with issues at the Glennonville Research Farm.

Provided crop acreage statistics to Ag Dealers.

Conducted the soil test recommendation reports growers in Ripley County.

Sarah Denkler, Horticulture Specialist The Healthier Missouri program continues to impact the Quick Creek Garden Project in Doniphan http://

www.healthiermo.com/Quick-Creek-Garden-Project/. The volunteers that have worked on this garden project

have increased in number and in commitment. Through a request from this group a ‘Basic Garden’ program

was offered in the spring with a full roster of attendees. This program offered an evening of education related to

soil, organic gardening, insect and pest management. This program impacted both the success of community

gardens and of several private gardeners in the county.

The Ripley County Fair has become an annual project. Continue to be proud of the community that supports the

values taught through participation in the fair.

Also answered many individual questions for those in Ripley County including 13 commercial and 25 home hor-

ticulture questions. Several of these questions impacted the health of commercial vegetable crops in the county,

aiding production and helping to bring in a better harvest. Topics discussed included:

Nutrient Management of Vegetables

Weed control in Vegetables

Disease outbreak

Herbicide drift

Insect control in vegetables

Cover crops

Soil test results

Plant identification

New crop possibilities

Armyworm

GAP certification

Mike Milam,

Agronomy Specialist

Soil test recommendations:

96 soil tests total

87 for pasture, hay and wildlife food plots

9 gardens

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Kevin Anderson, Business Development Specialist

Celeste Vanderbrugen, Community Development Specialist

Kevin Anderson

Business Development Specialist

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 coun-

ty’s economic development through growth in jobs, sales,

innovation, technology development and commercializa-

tion.

In Butler, Carter, Ripley, Reynolds, Wayne, Stoddard,

Dunklin, and Iron Counties, during 2012, business coun-

selors served people and their companies with business

start-up and management counseling, training, and other

assistance. In addition, entrepreneurs and business owners

in those counties reported the following economic impact

and activity as a result of the services provided by the MU

Extension Business Development Program:

New/Retained jobs: 52

Sales increases: $1,521,480

Government contracts: $3,564,137

New businesses: 3

Loans and investments in business: $870,500

Acquired Assets: $790,938

Clients/companies receiving business counseling: 144

Business training attendees and conference partici-

pants: 115

Overall, the University of Missouri’s Business Develop-

ment Programs (BDP) served 22,350 people and their

businesses state-wide. The total impact for all businesses

assisted by the BDP was:

New jobs: 6,531

Sales increases: $237,046,646

Government contracts: $198.2M

New businesses: 303

Jobs retained: 2,784

Loans and investments in business: $245,575,470

Acquired assets: $32,205,965

Clients/companies receiving business counseling:

8,452

Business training attendees and conference partici-

pants: 22,981

The business development faculty contributing to these

business successes have regional and statewide assign-

ments and work with businesses in all counties across the

state.

Celeste Vanderbrugen

Community Development Specialist

University of Missouri extension has been working with the

Ozark Family Resource Center (OFRA). OFRA focuses on

child advocacy, has domestic violence center and provides

housing. In these days of increased competition for funding

and resources OFRA was faced with serious financial chal-

lenges and a funding crisis. Extension partnered with OFRA

and provided funding strategies, possible donors and resources

and education of managing a nonprofit. We provided resources

and assistance to a housing project. Ongoing education and

assistance are being provided. We are currently working on a

strategic funding plan and long term planning to increase jobs

for the population served by OFRA.

Immediate Outcomes: more than $60,000 was raised in less

than two weeks. Fundraising events were restructured and en-

hanced. Specific grant programs and donors were identified.

( the next funds measurement will come at the end of January).

The Domestic Violence shelter was reopened after being

closed for only a few days instead of long term closure. Within

a week the shelter was almost filled to capacity.

Quotes: “Extension is an incredible resource” “We are now

able to use resources we didn't know about before.”

“Extension provided hands-on training and hands-on materi-

als.” “Extension cheered us on and believe we could do it

( raise the funds and complete other projects ).”

OFRA is headquartered in Ripley County. Their programs

serve all counties listed.

Homeless Veterans and their families

The organization is headquartered in Butler County and has a

retreat and therapy center in Wayne County. They are serving

individuals from all of the counties listed and do not turn any-

one away. Because of need the organization is rapidly expand-

ing and is expected to serve people in most of the SE region.

Extension provided: Funding resources, nonprofit management

resources, funding resource review, marketing strategies and

additional funding partners. We are working on a comprehen-

sive funding and programming strategy that includes building

acquisition. The new building will provide both homes and

jobs. The organization has a strong relationship with the VA

but families of veterans are not included in the government

services provided. As a result of Extension's educational ser-

vices the organization is better able to manage the increase in

the population they serve.

Quotes: ‘Your time has given us a new found purpose and di-

rection. In the non profit world, it can become very discourag-

ing. Through your mentoring, we will be able to see our vision

as an organization come true.”

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9 Continuing Education Programs on

MU Conference Office The MU Conference Office (MUCO) was created in 1963 to provide high-quality, professional, full-service meeting

management for a variety of noncredit educational programs, such as conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia.

Whether a meeting is hosted on the MU campus, elsewhere in Missouri or anywhere in the world, the office's profes-

sional staff helps create the best learning environment for participants. For FY2012, MUCO registered 14,865 Missou-

rians in MU Extension conferences. Participants attended local conferences on Agricultural Lending, Health Care Re-

form, teacher training and advancing renewables, to name a few. Ripley County had 19 registrants in 2012. For more

information, see muconf.missouri.edu.

FRTI MU Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) is charged with providing comprehensive continuing

professional education and training to Missouri’s fire service and emergency response personnel. The institute has a

direct impact on the well-being and protection of Missouri’s 23,600 firefighters and the 5.9 million citizens they serve.

Courses prepare firefighters for medical emergencies, hazardous materials response, and disaster preparedness and mit-

igation, as well as fires. In FY 2012, MU FRTI trained firefighters representing all 114 Missouri counties for a total

enrollment of 17,096 fire and emergency responders equating to more than 217,800 student instructional hours of train-

ing. Ripley County had 53 people enrolled in 2012. For more information, see mufrti.org.

LETI The MU Extension Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI) brings state-of-the-art, certified, professional training

to law enforcement officers as well as continuing professional education to a wide spectrum of other criminal justice

and public safety practitioners. Established in 1948, the institute has been the state’s recognized leader for more than

60 years in providing vital training and education services for Missouri’s 20,000 working officers. LETI is now taking

that expertise to non-traditional areas offering seminars to the general public in personal safety, workplace violence

and citizen response to armed subjects. For more information, see leti.missouri.edu.

MTI The Missouri Training Institute provides continuing education, custom-designed training programs and business con-

sulting services for business and industry, public and nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Training

programs include subjects such as human resource management, supervision, management, leadership, team building,

effective decision making, generational differences and business writing. The institute’s consulting services include

HR, strategic planning, board development and facilitating board retreats. In FY2012, more than 11,900 people from

all 114 counties enrolled in the institute’s 537 programs. Ripley County had 1 person enrolled in 2012. For more in-

formation, see mti.missouri.edu.

MUNO MU Nursing Outreach (MUNO) is committed to providing high-quality, affordable and accessible professional devel-

opment programs for Missouri’s nurses. With the half-life of nursing knowledge being less than five years, coupled

with the complexities of patient care and health care delivery, it is crucial for professional nurses to have the latest,

evidence-based knowledge and skills. MUNO serves a predominantly rural health care audience through face-to-face,

web-based and telecommunication delivery methods. Nurses from 90 (79 percent) of Missouri’s 114 counties and the

City of St. Louis attended continuing education programs in FY2012 sponsored by MU Extension. In FY 2012, 2,697

Missourians participated in a nursing outreach program and another 1,310 nurses were served through co-sponsored

multidisciplinary programs. Participants rate the overall quality of their continuing education experience as 1.3 (4-

point scale with 1 being the highest) and indicate they plan to change their clinical practices based on what they

learned at Nursing Outreach programs. The office received $463,000 in competitive grants and contracts from external

agencies during 2011-2012 and $1,794,000 during the last five years. In FY2012, 115 educational programs were held

in Columbia, and 1,923 individuals from the Central Region benefitted from MU Nursing Outreach educational pro-

grams. One being from Ripley County. See: http://www.nursingoutreach.missouri.edu/.

CME The Office of Continuing Medical Education serves rural primary care physicians with access to education that allows

them to meet requirements for state licensure. Additional programs include specialty medicine as well as health educa-

tion. Distance learning via the Missouri Telehealth Network provides access to weekly grand rounds from various

School of Medicine departments. In FY2012, 21 enrollments in Continuing Medical Education came from the South-

east Region. For more information, see http://medicine.missouri.edu/cme/.

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10 Family and Consumer Science Activities

The Ripley County Youth Coalition continues to meet during the school year to look at issues that can help decrease the teen-

age pregnancy rate in Ripley County. One project the coalition worked on was to develop health fairs at area schools.

A hygiene and self-esteem class was taught in April for 120 students in the sixth grade in Doniphan. This class was requested

by the school nurse and each student received a hygiene kit from the school.

A babysitting workshop was held in July at the Ripley County Health Department with 19 students becoming certified sitters.

Another health fair was held in December at Gatewood and Lone Star with four

topics being presented to students in the 5th – 8th grades in November. This event

included 143 students. Topics presented include: puberty and hygiene, bullying

prevention, alcohol prevention and drug prevention.

The Human Development Specialist also taught puberty and hygiene at the 5th

and 6th grade health fair at Naylor in December. There were 70 students present.

This was one topic along with bullying prevention, alcohol prevention and drug

prevention.

The Naylor Health Fair was organized for 200 students in the 7th – 12th grades.

Topics included for junior high were: prescription drugs/marijuana prevention;

relationships; sex ed/abstinence and cyber safety. High school topics were: rela-

tionships; sex ed/STDs; prescription drugs/marijuana drug prevention; alcohol prevention; and cyber safety.

The Human Development Specialist also presented on STD prevention to the 11th grade classes as a request from the health

instructor.

4-H projects that the Human Development Specialist has worked on with the 4-H Specialist include 4-H Scrapbooking in

Doniphan with 17 students; Timberfest in Doniphan for 153 students; and Billy “Bee” Safe for 100 students from Naylor,

Gatewood, and LoneStar.

In March 2012 one hundred and twenty five (125) attended the Staying Sharp program which was sponsored by the Extension

Center, Health Department, AARP, and local hospital. Following that presentation was the walking series, Walking for Health.

Thirty six (36) were enrolled in the walking series. Phyllis presented the first session on Staying Sharp and Managing Stress to

23 people, the second session had 23 and the third session had 15 in attendance. Fourteen of the people attended all three ses-

sions, seven kept a journal of miles, they recorded 1,004 miles.

The Ripley County FCE Council (Extension Homemakers) continued to grow and is active with 36 members in two clubs.

They support the Naylor Spring Sewing contest, Ripley County Fair, and several other community events. The past State FCE

President is Lynn Maples of the Ponder Club. The human development specialist attended the quarterly council meetings.

Sarah Denkler, Horticulture Specialist, enlisted the Master Gardeners to present the program, “Landscaping in the Shade,” to

the FCE Council. The Currentview club dissolved in 2010 after many years but some of their members continue to be active at

the council level.

The Human Development Specialist obtained 12 judges for the Ripley County Fair 4-H youth and home economics exhibits in

September. The FCE members registered the exhibits and presented the ribbons. The quilt exhibit had increased in the adult

exhibits.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group began November 2008. An educational program was scheduled for each

meeting and a light lunch was provided by two grants. Attendance reached from 3 to 13 grandparents attending each meeting

during 2009. In 2010 the enrollment ranged from 2 to 5 grandparents. Educational programs dealt with several issues such as

homework without tears, legal issues, preparing one-dish meals, and the importance of reading to the grandchildren. The pro-

gram ended in April because of the low attendance. About 6 grandparents from Ripley County attend the monthly meetings

held in Poplar Bluff. About 70 people attended the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference held in Poplar Bluff in

April. Several attending were from Ripley County.

Phyllis Flanigan, Human Development Specialist

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11 Family Nutrition Education Program

Linda Morgan, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist

Jennifer Paes & Janath Swafford, Nutrition Program Assistant

Dietary Quality and Physical Activity

Indicator Percent of respondents reporting

improvement

Think about healthy food choices when

deciding what to feed your family 51%

Use the “Nutrition Facts” label to make

food choices 62%

Consume something within 2 hours of

waking 53%

Consume the equivalent of 3 cups of

milk, yogurt, and cheese each day 50%

Eat more than one kind of vegetable

each day 56%

Eat more than one kind of fruit each

day 59%

Exercise for a total of 30 minutes each

day 51%

University of Missouri Extension (UME) Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP)

reached 4,569 low-income participants with nutrition education in Ripley County during

2012. FNEP provides information on nutrition, food safety, and physical activity for life-

long health and fitness.

Nutrition education for youths provides information in kid-friendly terms and lessons with

hands-on activities. Activities include opportunities for taste-testing healthy foods and prac-

ticing skills that lead to good health. Education for adults includes nutrition, food safety,

physical activity, and food resource management.

New programming in Ripley County was The Crisis Center, Ripley County Food Pantry,

Ripley County Housing, and Kids Country Daycare.

During 2011-2012 year 3,431direct and 1,138 indirect youths and adults were served through schools, community groups

and agencies. 690 students Kindergarten through 5th grade enjoyed Food Power at Doniphan Elementary Schools in Sep-

tember. Nutrition Education was received by 435 students during the summer months through summer school, Kids

Country Daycare, and library programs. These students enjoyed the curriculum Lewis and Clark and Kids in the Kitchen.

The school districts that were reached by the Family Nutrition Program in Ripley County were: Doniphan R-I, Ripley

Co. RIII (Gatewood) Ripley IV (Lonestar), Naylor R-II and Ripley County Headstart. These schools also received nutri-

tion and health information for the teachers and school staff through the Show Me Nutrition Education Display and

handouts. There were 340 youth and adults at the Back to School Fair at Ripley County IV (Lonestar) in July. Doniphan

had their Back to School Fair in July. There were 168 served at the Doniphan and Naylor Libraries during the summer.

The Nutrition Program Assistants judged at the Ripley County Fair each year. There were 36 Adults served at the Sen-

ior Citizen Center and 402 Adults served at Ripley County Health Department. There were

989 contacts served at the Food Pantry by the Nutrition Program Assistant Janath Swafford.

Janath retired after 20 years of service with the University of Missouri Extension. While we

were sad to see Janath leave we had the pleasure to hire Jennifer Paes. We feel we are

blessed to have Jennifer with us and she is doing a wonderful job.

Agencies that were served were Ripley County Food Pantry, Ripley County Health Depart-

ment, Crisis Shelter, Senior Citizen Center, Ripley County Housing, and South Central Mis-

souri Action Agency. Evaluation data collected across the entire state reflects the positive

impacts that occur in every county with FNEP. Within FNEP are two key programs, each

with its own system for evaluating impact: the Family Nutrition Program (FNP) and the Ex-

panded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

Food Safety

Food Resource Management

Indicator Percent of respondents

reporting improvement

Let meat and dairy foods

sit out for more than 2

hours 45%

Thaw frozen foods at

room temperature 64%

Indicator

Percent of respondents

reporting improvement

Plan meals ahead of time

61%

Compare prices before

bought food 42%

Shop with a grocery list 46%

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Linda Morgan, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist

Jennifer Paes & Janath Swafford, Nutrition Program Assistant

For youths who participated in FNP, results summarized for the state revealed the following positive impacts:

*Evaluation data was collected on students who participated in a variety of curricula from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Adults who participated in FNP also made significant improvements in each area addressed.

Three thousand six hundred thirty-five (3,635) teachers gave us feedback.

54 percent have participated in FNP for three or more years.

99 percent (3,582 teachers) reported one or more changes in students after FNP.

Student changes reported by teachers

Student changes

Percent of teachers who observed each type

of student change

Percent of teachers whose students talked about

this change

More aware of nutrition 90% 86%

Make healthier meal and/or

snack choices 65% 76%

Eat breakfast more often 45% 50%

More willing to try new foods 77% 74%

Improved hand washing 83% 76%

Improved food safety other

than hand washing 37% 39%

Increased physical activity 62% 64%

Teachers’ Changes (self-reported)

Behavioral change Percent of teachers who made

each type of change

Percent of teachers already

practicing the behavior

Percent of teachers who

model or talk about the be-

havior in front of students

More aware of nutrition 51% 48% 89%

Make healthier meal and/or snack

choices 51% 45% 87%

Eat breakfast more often 34% 55% 74%

More willing to try new foods 42% 49% 82%

Improved hand washing 32% 66% 88%

Improved food safety other than

hand washing 35% 61% 68%

Increased physical activity 40% 44% 80%

Make/offer healthier food choices

for students 49% 38%

For adults who participated in EFNEP, results summarized for the state revealed the following:

81% of graduates improved how they managed their food dollars 47% of participants more often planned meals in advance

39% of participants more often compared prices when shopping

48% of participants more often used a list for grocery shopping

33% of participants less often ran out of food before the end of the month

87% of graduates made healthier food choices

43% of participants more often thought about healthy food choices when deciding what to

feed their families

33% of participants more often prepared foods without adding salt

60% of participants more often used the “Nutrition Facts” on food labels to make food choices

32% of participants reported that their children ate breakfast more often

69% of graduates demonstrated acceptable food safety practices

46% of participants more often followed the recommended practice of not thawing foods at room temperature

22% more often followed the recommended practices of not allowing meat and dairy foods to sit out for more than two hours.

97% of graduates made at least one improvement to their diets to more closely align with the USDA Dietary Guidelines

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2012 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INTRODUCTION

University Extension represents the outreach arm of the four University of Missouri System campuses and Lincoln University.

Through us local residents have access to a vast information base to help with decision making and problem solving.

The program highlights on the following pages represent just a portion of the efforts of University Extension and their impact.

Every year thousands of contacts with youth and adults make a difference in their lives.

Many community members volunteer their time in helping staff better meet the needs of local residents. We can not thank

them enough for their dedication.

RIPLEY COUNTY 2012 FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

The family of Kasey & Jessica Hunt were selected as the Ripley

County Farm Family of the Year for 2012. The Hunts began

farming as a family two years ago, when they purchased their

350 acre farm on Highway 21 north of Doniphan. However,

farming has been a part of their lives since they were children.

Kasey and Jessica along with their two and half year old son

were honored at the Missouri State Fair In Sedalia.

“Farming is all we’ve ever known. Kasey and I both grew up

on farms and we want our kids to grow up the same way we

did” - Jessica Hunt

EXTENSION COUNCIL

The Ripley County Extension Council is an active group of Ripley County residents that

have the responsibility of governing their local Extension programs in the county. This

past year the Council has been active in promoting and planning many of the programs

that were offered in the county. Many of

them also serve on Extension-sponsored

committees and coalitions. They have gained

the leadership skills while serving on the

council, through training and the implemen-

tation of programs. Extension council mem-

bers and Extension staff act as educational

“brokers,” putting the interests and concerns

of local

people together with the resources of the land

grant universities in such a way that people

Extension Council Activities 2012 Election – Re-elected five new members

Extension Council Training – Trained five new Extension Council Members.

Shotgun drawing – (Council Fundraiser) $ 971.00 raised

Ripley County Fair – 3-Gun Drawing (Council Fundraiser) $1,383.69 raised

In October the council did a silent auction at Timberfest which raised $516.00

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University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in

employment or programs.

2012 Ripley County Staff & Budget

Ripley* and Out of County Faculty

Families & Youth Development

*Stephanie Milner 4-H Youth Specialist/

County Program Director Phyllis Flanigan

Human Development Specialist Linda Morgan

Nutrition & Health Education Specialist

*Jennifer Paes

Nutrition Program Assistant

Janath Swafford

Nutrition Program Assistant

Community Resource Development

Celeste Vanderbrugen

Community Development Specialist

Kevin Anderson

Business Development Specialist

Agriculture

Sam Atwell

Agronomy Specialist

Mike Milam

Agronomy Specialist Kendra Graham

Livestock Specialist David Reinbott

Agriculture Business Specialist

Sarah Denkler

Horticulture Agronomy Specialist

Regional Director

Janet Kline

SE Regional Director

Office Support Staff

*Rose Orr Office Manager

Ripley County 100 Courthouse Square Suite #7 Doniphan, MO 63935 Phone: 573-996-2921 Fax: 573-996-4097 E-mail: ripleyco@missouri.edu

Visit our web site extension.missouri.edu/ripley

The council, comprised of elected and appointed citizens, is a full partner with

Missouri's land grant universities to deliver research based information that helps

people solve real-world problems and take advantage of opportunities. Council

members work with extension specialists to provide the county educational

programs, manage finances of local extension operations and provide personnel to

carry out extension activities.

Officers:

Warren Bland, Chairperson

Kay Hale, Vice Chairperson

Barb Thompson, Secretary

Larry Casteel, Treasurer

Appointed Members:

Jerry Halley, County Commission

Greg Greenwwod, Farm Bureau

Elected Members:

Warren Bland

Larry Casteel

George Dempsey

Kay Hale

Ken Kane

William McNece

Ed Mobley

Pam Rowland

Barb Thompson

Bill Yarber

2012 Council Budget

2012 Ripley County Extension Council

2012

$22,456.00

$3,295.00

$600.00

$150.00

$35.00

$1,200.00

$27,736.00

2012

$ 20,476.00

$ 550.00

$ 1,200.00

$ 300.00

$ 150.00

$ 3,000.00

$ 500.00

$ 360.00

$ 1,200.00

$ 27,736.00

INCOME

County Court

Operation

Short Course

Soils

Resale

Mail Allocation

Totals

EXPENSES

Personnel Services

Publications & Supplies

Communications

Equipment

Repairs

Travel

Other

Direct Internet

Postage

Totals