2011 Extension

Council Members

Dave Reckamp, Chair

Beverley Willoughby, Vice Chair

Anita Brace, Secretary

Helen Duckworth, Treasurer

Dan Busch

Kathleen Pottebaum

Diane Miederhoff

Bill Moran

Terri Weber

George Duckworth

Curt Kehoe

Hubie Kluesner

Teresa Lee

Brad Busekrus

Wanda Thomas

John Caviness

University of Missouri Extension Council of Warren County

107 West Walton, Warrenton MO 63383

Phone 636-456-3444 Fax 636-456-4108

http://extension.missouri.edu/warren

Warren County 2011 Annual Report

Dear Friends,

Warren County is a perfect example of Missouri’s diversity. Missouri is part Corn Belt, part Sun Belt, part East and part West. It is agricultural and industrial, and the economy is affected by high-tech and service jobs. Missouri's economy also is greatly affected by tourism (one of the top economic contributors). Warren County has been greatly effected by the current economy. We, as MU Extension strive to assist Warren County residents by providing research-based information and programming.

University of Missouri Extension has the capacity and professional resources to adapt University of Missouri educational programs and resources to very different local needs and aspirations. It has the capacity to deliver appropriate and effective services to localities throughout the state. MU Extension is distinctive because it is

distinctively local.

To expand this potential, University of Missouri Extension will strengthen its capacity to scan continuously the

environments in which people live and work. Change in where Missourians live, what they do to make a living, how they gain access to necessary services and their ability to sustain quality of life are changing significantly and

rapidly. Monitoring those changes through formal environmental

scanning and analysis of data-based trends will show changes affecting the needs and aspirations of the clientele.

The role of MU Extension is to continue providing relevant, credible and valued education and resources to the publics of the state.

Serving the Many Faces of Warren County

Our Mission

The mission of University of Missouri Extension is to:

Improve Missourians' lives by addressing their highest priorities through the application of research-based knowledge and resources. As an integral part of the land-grant mission, University of Missouri Extension is a joint venture of:

University of Missouri campuses

Lincoln University Cooperative Extension

The people of Missouri through county

extension councils

Cooperative State Research, Education

and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Other stakeholders and partners

Inside this issue:

Letter from Vice Provost & Director De. Michael Ouart

2

Did you know…. 4-H Robotics Program

3

4-H, Extension Partnerships

Nutrition & Health

4

Leadership , MRVA Community Garden

Master Gardeners

5

Staff 2011 Budget Report

6

Community Leaders and Extension Council

members discuss the Plan of Work

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A Letter From Vice Provost & Director Dr. Michael Ouart

January 2012

Dear County Commissioners and Associated Friends of MU Extension:

“Efficiency” and “Innovation” are two watchwords of citizens and government in our currently challenging econ-

omy. I am pleased to report that University of Missouri Extension has kept these words in the forefront and acted

accordingly for the benefit of Missouri residents statewide.

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 provided from counties is leveraged with an additional $6.00 to create a significant return on investment.

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

example:

The federal Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program provided $1.6 million to the state of Mis-souri. These funds provide nutrition education to limited-resource families. Participants who graduate from the program improve the way they manage their food dollars; demonstrate acceptable food safety practices and make healthier food choices. A healthy labor force is critical to attracting and keeping jobs in Mis-souri. In addition, this important program reduces healthcare costs over the participant’s lifetime, saving taxpayers money in reduced public healthcare benefits and insurance premiums.

2011 has been a difficult year due to natural disasters in Missouri. The MU Extension statewide Community Emergency Management Program and local emergency management groups provided immediate on-site assistance by coordinating with the State Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross and other groups and by providing online resources through web pages and other media. As a result, citizens learned how to avoid scammers, ensure safe drinking water and food, and recover from a disaster. MU Extension's emergency management program helps communities, businesses, schools and residents reduce a community's disaster recovery period. This action saves lives and countless dollars in emergency recovery operations and avoids job loss. Additionally, the whole community builds a greater sense of cohesion.

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.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Ouart

Vice Provost and Director

VICE PROVOST’S OFFICE 108 Whitten Hall

Columbia, MO 65211

PHONE: (573) 882-7477

FAX: (573) 882-1955

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

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imaginations out of this world” says

Dale Davis-4-H Youth Program

Assistant.

Many of our participants are

planning on joining competitions

around the area. We are looking

forward to acquiring several other

robotics kit to allow our 4-H

participants to expand their love

and creativity for this program.

“IT REALLY IS MIND

BOGGLING TO SEE

WHAT THESE YOUNG

PEOPLE CAN

CREATE WITH A

THESE KITS. THEY

HAVE IMAGINATIONS

OUT OF THIS

WORLD”

In the past many people associated

4-H with agriculture and farm

animals. Not any longer.

Technology in 4-H is growing by

leaps and bounds. This year the

Warren County 4-H program

launched a robotics program and

has opened it up to neighboring

counties. There are 19 participants

that meet once a month at the

extension center. The class uses

Lego NXT kits and computer

software to build and operate their

robots.

“It really is mind boggling to see

what these young people can

create with a these kits. They have

Warren County 4-H Robotics Program Launched

Did you know In 1955, state

legislation required counties to

establish county extension

councils to advise the

University of Missouri on

educational programs. Today,

some 2,000 citizens volunteer

their time and effort to assess

local educational needs and to

work with extension faculty in

delivering and evaluating the

programs. Appropriations from

county commissions provide

operating funds for county

extension offices and

secretarial support.

Did you know today, one in five

Missouri youths, ages 5 to 19,

participate in a 4-H educational

program.

Did you know that Warren

County Extension offers a

small conference room along

with a large community room

for rent to the public.

Did you know soil testing is

available through our office for

$15 per sample.

Did you know we can help you

identify those pesky little bugs

on your plants.

Did you know we can help you

start a business.

Did you know we can proctor

tests for your college or online

courses if needed.

Did you know we can provide

assistance with registering

your farm with the Missouri

Century Farm program.

Warren County Extension Center is here for YOU...

Above: John & Nancy Koelling was

presented their Century Farm sign during

the annual meeting.

Left: One of our robotics program

participants works on the computer

program to operate a robot she is building.

Several of our robotics program participants

work on building their first robot.

The Family Nutrition Education Program has already

presented nutrition education programming to over

1,100 elementary school aged students in Warren

County during the year. Programming has included

the Show Me Nutrition curriculum, and lessons from

the Lewis and Clark curriculum. The Food Power

program also visited Rebecca Boone Elementary

school.

The Extension Center is developing a working

partnership with the Warren County Health

Department to offer fitness programs. During the fall

a walking for wellness program was offered. This

program was based on the Fitness and Wellness for a

Lifetime program. At the

end of the walking program

participants had an

opportunity to enroll in the

Stay Strong and Healthy

program.

In September the Extension

Center received a $4,000

grant from the United Way to purchase equipment and

supplies for the Stay Strong Stay Healthy program.

Karlee Pelton from Kountry Kids 4-H Club out of Wright

City participated in the Missouri 4-H Equine Tour.

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What is the 4-H Revolution of

Responsibility? It’s a movement for

positive change in every community

in America. 4-H youth are a living

breathing, culture-changing

revolution for doing the right thing,

breaking through obstacles and

pushing our country forward by

making a measurable difference

right where they live. That takes

uncommon commitment.

In Warren County we are pleased

to announce the formation of a

new club in our county. We now

have 218 youth in 8 clubs plus 1

countywide clover kids club. We

also have 73 volunteers that help

with the 4-H program.

One of the outreach efforts of the

4-H program includes special

interest and school enrichment

activities for teachers in Warren

County. These programs provide

supplemental curriculum for the

Join the 4-H Revolution of Responsibility

2011 Nutrition and Health Highlights

When you support MU Extension’s Stay

Strong, Stay Healthy program, participants

increase their physical activity. This

behavior change leads to reduced risk of

falls, heart disease and osteoporosis;

decreased stress; and improved weight

control and overall quality of life. These

health benefits decrease the likelihood of a

participant entering a nursing home, which

costs on average $24,455 per year in

Missouri. The money saved benefits others

by providing more discretionary income to

keep in circulation within the community.

In 2011 the Warren County Extension

Center has partnered with the following

organizations:

*Lincoln University* Warren County Soil

and Water District* Warren County Health

Dept.* Warren County Senior Center * St.

Charles Community College GED Program

* United Way * Wright City Parks & Rec.

Dept.* Warren County Farmers Market

*Wright City Chamber of Comm.*

Warrenton Chamber of Comm. * Wright

City School District *MRVA * Local FFA

Chapters

Extension Partners

classroom that is educationally

sound, action-oriented and fun.

Embryology-Hatching Chicks in the

Classroom is one of our most

popular school enrichment

programs. In Warren County we

had contact with 869 children by

sharing the miracle of life as a

chick hatched in their classroom.

For more information about this

program please contact Dale

Davis, Youth Development

Program Assistant at

636-456-3444

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In Warren County, we are facing the

challenge of an ever-changing world

through the development of our

leaders. The Warren County

Leadership development program,

Quest was developed in 2008. The

purpose of Quest is to promote

community leadership by supporting

the growth of knowledgeable, skilled

leaders committed to supporting

exceptional quality of life and

positive growth in Warren County.

Since Quest was developed in 2008

more than 40 graduates have

completed this intense 13 session

program that looks at every aspect

of our community from economic

development to education to

health care, agriculture and even

leisure activities and the arts. In

addition to the knowledge that

Quest graduates have gained

through the program, they have

successfully initiated multiple

community projects that have

supported our community.

The Warren County Leadership Program

Grow Your Farm is

designed for prospective

farmers, beginners with

some experience and

seasoned farmers who

want to make a "new

beginning" with alternative

farming methods. MU

Extension specialists and experienced,

innovative farmers teach the sessions.

Information on production techniques is

relatively easy to find and use, but what many

landowners need is help to develop the farm

as a profitable business. With this in mind,

Grow Your Farm is designed to assist you, the

producer, in creating and planning your farm

as a business.

answering simple questions by

neighbors and friends.

This year the Master Gardeners

helped local residents by providing

a location for a community garden.

Master Gardeners were on site at

the raised bed gardens a minimum

of once a week to assist local

resident gardeners with any

questions or problems they may

have while attending to their own

gardening plot.

The

Master

Gardener

Program of

Warren

County

continues

to be strong. The Master Gardener

volunteer hours consisted of

projects such as preparing and

teaching new Master Gardening

classes, maintaining the grounds

at the Schowengerdt House, and

Community Garden & Master Gardeners

A variety of flowers vegetables grown in

the community garden in cooperation of

the local Master Gardener group

The Missouri Rhine Valley

Association was formed to bring

together artisans, food producers,

hospitality and tourism, local

governments, retailers who carry

local products, and wineries/

vineyards, and other entrepreneurs

in the MRVA region. The region

consists of the

Missouri

Counties of

Warren,

Montgomery,

Gasconade,

Franklin, and St.

Charles.

Quest participants tour various business

located in Warren County

Adding Value to Warren County

When you support MU

Extension’s Value

Added Agriculture

program, participants

are able to form

producer-owned

businesses, which

allows them to create

something new or

compete in an existing

agricultural sector

business. Producers

then enjoy increased

commodity prices, and

other community

members benefit from

an increased flow of

money in the

community.

Funding for University of

Missouri Extension

of Warren County

Extension funding is a three

way partnership of federal,

state and local

governments. Federal and

state money, through the

University of Missouri, pay

professional staff salaries,

benefits, training costs, and

part of the communication

equipment used in the local

office. Local funds provide

for operation of the Extension Center, 50% of 4-H Assistant salary, secretarial

salaries, and mileage for staff, telephone, supplies and council costs.

2011 County Appropriations was:

$46,800.00

Expenses

Wages/benefits $38,411.76

Travel $2,422.42

Telephone Service $1,143.45

Supplies/Services $1,946.26

Utilities $3,406.98

Other Contract Services $2,434.05

Insurance $310.00

Total Expenses $50,074.92

* Balance Transfers of $3.274.32

were made from other funds to meet

the defict.

Faculty & Staff Serving Warren County

Shelley Bush Rowe, CPD/Community Development Specialist

Chris Merritt, Nutrition & Health Education Specialist

Dale Davis, 4-H Youth Program Assistant

Tosha Mudd, Nutrition Program Associate

Marsha Parsons, Secretary/Bookkeeper

Warren County Budget 2011

http://extension.missouri.edu/warren

Shelley

Rowe

Dale

Davis

Chris

Merritt

Marsha

Parsons

Tosha

Mudd

Faculty in a number of specialty areas also serve Warren County

as needed or requested include:

Lynette Watson, Business Development

Rich Hoormann, Agronomy

Charlie Ellis, Agriculture Engineer

Wayne Shannon, Livestock

Rhonda Shafer, 4-H Youth Development

Nathan Brandt, Horticulture