phelps county 2012 return on investment annual report

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University

of Missouri

Extension

Phelps

County

2012

Annual

Report

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

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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

Missourians’ lives, communities and the economy. We fulfill that mission by providing access to many

research-based resources 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

example:

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

handle 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 allowed more than 11,000 landowners to apply for state assistance to access

adequate water supplies for livestock 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

improving 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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA INSTITUTIONS

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PHELPS COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER

200 NORTH MAIN, SUITE G8 ROLLA, MO 65401

PHONE: 573-458-6260

January 2013 Dear Members of the County Commission, Volunteers and the Community: Thank you for continuing to make University of Missouri Extension relevant and successful in providing educational programs for citizens of Phelps County. This annual report outlines the success MU Extension has had in Phelps County during 2012. The success of University of Missouri Extension in Phelps County depends upon the dedication and support of members of the County Extension Council. The council assists staff with planning and implementing programs by communicating the interests and concerns of local citizens. Programming efforts require the best efforts of our partnerships in the state to maximize and apply our resources where the greatest impact can be made. We want to extend a special thank you to the Phelps County Commission for their continued support of the Phelps County Extension Center. We would also like to thank all of our volunteers, partners and stakeholders who continue to support our efforts in extension. When you support University of Missouri Extension, Phelps County benefits as well as the state of Missouri!

Bruce Wade Larry Schneider Chantae Alfred Extension Council Secretary Extension Council Chair County Program Director

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

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.

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2012 PROGRAMS OF DISTINCTION

Phelps County 4-H ............................................................................................... 5

Family Nutrition Education Program ..................................................................... 6

Nutrition Education ............................................................................................ 7-9

Horticulture Education ................................................................................... 10-11

Business Development ....................................................................................... 12

Family Financial Education ................................................................................. 13

Focus on Kids ..................................................................................................... 14

Leadership Phelps County ................................................................................. 15

Grandparents Raising Grandkids ....................................................................... 16

Century Farms .................................................................................................... 17

Impact on Phelps County .............................................................................. 18-19

Phelps County Extension Leadership ................................................................. 20

2012 Phelps County Financial Summary ........................................................... 21

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PHELPS COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS EXPERIMENT, INNOVATIVE AND THINK INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE HELP OF CARING VOLUNTEERS

Number of Phelps County Learners

What Did They Learn? How Participants Benefit How Does This Work Make Phelps

County and Missouri Better?

168 4-H members 64 trained 4-H volunteers One of every five Missourians between the ages of 5 and 18 participated in a Missouri 4-H program in 2012.

Phelps County 4-H serves youth through 7 organized clubs, school enrichment groups, camps, and more. The youth of Phelps County have demonstrated learning through the following activities: Regional, State and National 4-H Attendance:

• Teen Conference – 16

• 4-H Summer Camp – 29

• 4-H Congress – 9

• State Shooting Sports Contest – 8

• State Public Speaking – 2

• State Fashion Revue - 1

• Mo Youth Livestock Training &

Judging Workshop & Contest – 15

• Regional 4-H Award Winners Level

I – 2 Level II – 2 • 4-H Scholarship recipients – 1

Learning by doing is the Phelps County 4-H way. With Phelps County 4-H Clubs, youth are provided with the opportunity to practice leadership, citizenship, responsibility, team work, community service and other life skills under the guidance of trained adult volunteers. 4-H’s S.E.T. (Science, Engineering and Technology) program helps to close the gap in the demand for trained scientists and engineers. 4-H provides contacts in projects such as robotics, wood science, conservation, livestock, veterinary science, and computer technology, during which time 4-H’ers practice:

• wise use of resources

• decision making

• goal setting

• marketable skills

• self-motivation

Thus, 4-H youth who care about the contribution to the economic vitality of the entire community are created.

4-H is a great return on investment. For every $1 million invested from public resources for Missouri 4-H, the programs leveraged $3.42 to serve youth and families statewide. According to a Carnegie report, the value of youth development programming provided by MU Extension 4-H faculty and staff is $9,968,600 or a return on investment of $1.47 on the public investment. Studies show that youth in programs like 4-H are 70% more likely to attend college and increase their earning potential by $2.01 million dollars over their lifetime. If just one-third of our club members completed a bachelor’s degree, this would create approximately $14 billion of earning potential. Communities reap long-term benefits by supporting programs like 4-H. youth engaged in the program are 60% more likely to vote than their non-engaged peers. In addition, 4-H youth are more likely to volunteer and contribute to their communities than youth participating in other youth programs.

4-H/Youth Specialist Karen Branstetter

Kelly Herrman receives 4-H Scholarship JC Penney manager receives Friend of 4-H Award for their contributions to the Phelps County 4-H program. Luke Walker,

4-H Council officer makes the presentation along with his brother 4-H member Ethan Walker

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FAMILY NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM REACHING LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH NUTRITIONAL

EDUCATION


Total Hours of Collective Workshop Participation in 2012

What Did They Learn? How Participants Benefit How Does This Work Make

Phelps County and Missouri Better?

During 2012, Nutrition Program Associates Karen Clancy and Jessica Gargus reached 8,631 low-income participants with nutrition education in schools located in Edgar Springs, Mark Twain, Newburg, Rolla and St. James and with the following agencies: MOCA, 4-H, St. James Caring Center, the St. James Farmer’s Market, Rolla Technical Institute, East Central College, The Centre Health and Rec Complex, and St. James Head Start.

994 hours of direct teaching time (face-to-face) was provided to Phelps County students 183 hours of indirect teach time (nutrition boards, health fairs, etc.) was provided in Phelps County

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 practicing skills that lead to good health. Education for adults includes nutrition, food safety, physical activity, and food resource management. Special programs like Cooking Matters, Eating From The Garden, Back-to-school and other Health Fairs, the Pyramid/MyPlate of Power presentation and the Food Power interactive exhibit were all also featured this year.

Youth participants improve dietary quality, food safety skills and physical activity, statewide: • 90% of teachers observed that

students are more aware of nutrition

• 65% of teachers noted that students are making healthier meal and/or snack choices

• 83% of teachers reported improved hand washing by the students

• 62% of teachers reported increased physical activity by the students

• 77% of teachers reported students are more willing to try new foods

Upon Extension nutrition education in the classroom: • 51% of the teachers are more

aware of nutrition and are making healthier meal and/or snack choices

• 49% are making/offering healthier food choices for students

• 42% of the teachers are more willing to try new foods

• 40% are increasing their physical activity

Adults who received Extension Family Nutrition programming also reported significant changes in their dietary quality and physical activity: • 62% use the Nutrition Facts label to

make food choices • 59% now eat more than one kind of

fruit each day • 56% now eat more than one kind of

vegetable each day • 51% exercise for a total of 30

minutes a day and think about healthy food choices when deciding what to feed their families

• 61% of adults who participated in the Family Nutrition Program indicate they now plan meals ahead of time resulting in greater food resource management

FNEP brought $10,420,125 in federal funds to Missouri’s economy in 2012. In Phelps County it funds one full time and one part-time job with quality benefits plus expenses for making the programming available to every school district in the county. When children participate in the Family Nutrition Program they learn to increase their fruit and vegetable intake. It is estimated that this one behavior change can prevent 1% of the children from becoming overweight adults. Those who practice healthy eating and activity behaviors care more likely to enjoy a higher, more productive 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.

Nutrition Program Associates Karen Clancy & Jessica Gargus

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NUTRITION EDUCATION



What Did They Learn? How Participants Benefit How Does This Work

Make Phelps County and Missouri Better?

Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes

Two “Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes” classes were held in Phelps County in 2012. These classes combined reached 16 people.

128 participant learning hours

The Eat Well Be Well with Diabetes program is a nutrition-focused, diabetes self-management educational program for people with diabetes, their families and their friends. It is a four-session series that provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for improved self-management of diabetes including: basics of taking care of their diabetes; meal planning using carbohydrate counting and the plate method; how to communicate more effectively with health care professionals about their diabetes; how to better choose and prepare tasty, nutritious foods; and how to prevent, recognize and respond to short-term and long-term complications of diabetes. The program involves hands-on activities, problem solving and group discussions to enhance participant learning. Learners commented: • “I am more aware of food

labels and I see the benefits of knowing how to improve one’s condition.”

• “The program made me more aware of food choices and motivated me to make changes.”

• 100% reported their

understanding of Diabetes was “A Lot” or “A Great Deal”, a 64% increase

• 80% now use the Nutrition Facts labels when choosing what to eat, a 16% increase

• 81% never drink sugar sweetened beverages as compared to 50% before the program

• 91% now eat high-fat meat and poultry only once a week or less as compared to 64% before the program

• 100% of participants would recommend this program to others

Eat Well Be Well with Diabetes provides practical information and skills to self-manage the disease and promote optimum health. Employees who have better control of their blood glucose levels have reduced rates of job absenteeism. The long-term intended outcome of this series is to prevent long-term complications of diabetes and improve the quality of life and health for those with diabetes.

Nutrition Specialist Bethany Schindler

Bethany Schindler was awarded the Specialist of the Year Award for the Family Nutrition Education

Program in 2012

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What Did They Learn? How Participants Benefit How Does This Work

Make Phelps County and Missouri Better?

Quality for Keeps – Home Food Preservation

28 people participated in three food preservation classes in Phelps County.

Participants completed a total of 70 hours of learning.

During each 2 ½-hour session participants learned instructions for canning a high quality product, how to determine what canning method to use, and safety considerations. Participants were also able to take part in a hands-on demonstration of preserving jams and jellies, salsa, and green beans using the water bath and pressure canning processes. Learners commented: • “DEFINITELY glad I took the

class.” • “I wish I had this class years

ago!” • “This course has been very

informative. I am ready to start canning now.”

100% had better knowledge of how to safely preserve food • After attending the classes: • 92% of participants planned

to preserve foods • 92% of participants plan for

purchase or update their equipment

• 88% of participants planned to use tested recipes from a reliable source

• 54% plan to share food preservation information with others

Learning to safely can foods can prevent the consumption of unsafe goods which can lead to foodborne illness. Preserving foods from the family garden can also reduce the family food expenditures throughout the year.

Substantial Work in 2012 Program Content How does this work make Phelps County and

Missouri better?

St. James Farmers Market

Between June and September of 2012, Phelps County Nutrition Specialist Bethany Schindler and former Nutrition Program Associate Jessica Gargus spent various Friday mornings at the St. James Farmer’s Market. 31 total hours were spent at the market and 248 individuals were served.

While at the market, information on a variety of topics was disbursed to consumers including information on gardening, food preservation, nutrition, and health. Most Friday mornings also included recipe demonstrations and food tastings for market goers prepared with produce, cheeses, and breads from the various vendors. The vendors were very receptive of Bethany and Jessica and at times offered their produce to them free of charge for the food tastings. During this time Bethany and Jessica were also able to educate individuals on what Extension is, what programs Extension offers, and where they can find local specialists in person and online for any questions they may have.

Meeting people where they are is important in relaying Extension’s research-based information to the public. By taking Extension’s information and expertise directly to the consumers at the market, Bethany and Jessica were able to answer questions and provide information that many may not have obtained otherwise. Many customers returned week after week to see what Extension was offering or to obtain information.

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Substantial Work in 2012 Program Content How does this work make Phelps County and

Missouri better?

Healthy Lifestyle Initiative – Phelps County

The Phelps County Healthy Lifestyle Initiative worked with other organizations within the county to help establish the Rolla Community Garden in 2012. Other organizations included Missouri S & T, the City of Rolla, The Community Partnership, HOPE Alliance, The Boy Scouts of America and many others, as well as many individuals from the community. Phelps County was given a total of $4,000 in start-up funds from the Healthy Lifestyle Initiative Project

During the 2012 growing season: • 31 gardeners participated • 50 of the 56 plots were utilized 92% of gardeners would recommend participating to others 83% of gardeners feel more involved in the community as a result of participating $3,131.40 was spent during the 2012 season on purchases for the project. This includes: • fencing to be constructed in 2013 • a portable cooking kit to be shared with

Crawford County for cooking demonstrations

• fertilizer for the garden • soil testing for the garden • MU Extension cookbooks

Across the state, the Healthy Lifestyle Initiative (HLI) is working with 23 communities to develop and implement community action plans to increase access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity. Each community engages a broad spectrum of community members and stakeholders to develop and carry out plans focused on policy and environmental changes to support healthy lifestyles within their community. Teams of Regional Extension faculty and community leaders provide the overall direction and leadership for their local initiatives. In Phelps County, the Rolla Community Garden is increasing access to locally grown foods while educating the participants on gardening, health, and nutrition. Maintaining a garden can help families decrease their grocery expenditures while increasing their consumption of nutritious fruits and vegetables.

Rolla Community Garden 2012

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HORTICULTURE EDUCATION



What Did They Learn? How Participants Benefit How Does This Work Make


Home Horticulture and the Environment

About 382 home gardeners were assisted by Phelps and Crawford County Extension staff in 2012, encompassing program areas of home gardening and environment, and backyard fruit and vegetable gardening. The Grape Pruning Workshop was targeted to commercial vineyard managers: 14 participants.

An estimated 164 hours of direct learning time was delivered in home gardening education programs by Master Gardener staff. Overall service time for Phelps County Master Gardeners was 2,061 hours for the year.

Home gardeners learned about:

• best practices for fruit

and vegetable growing

• key issues related to

fall gardening

• two basic types of

grape pruning systems, high cordon and 4-arm-kniffen, and gained hands-on pruning experience

Proper growth practices for fruit and vegetable growing helped save money on projects and homeowners gained the confidence to plan and plant appropriate crops for the area. Long-term benefits of best practices include savings on expenses through proper plant and fruit choices around the home. Proper home gardening was more productive, resulting in greater consumption of “locally grown” food. Food budgets were improved through greater produce volume and quality associated with improved gardening techniques.

Horticulture education improves quality of life for the learner, but also indirectly of those in the community. Consumption of garden-grown food increases family financial independence, and results in less income directed to distant companies, and more disposable income to help support other business in the area and state. Some successful home gardeners often contribute garden excess to needy neighbors and community food banks, providing greater access to nutritious produce to lower income and elderly people who may not be able to garden, or readily afford expensive grocery produce.

Commercial Horticulture (Local Foods) Education

Commercial and start-up enterprise consulting for local foods production totaled 12 consultations for Phelps County. These consultations included on-farm technical assistance for current operations.

Learning time for horticultural consultations for commercial farm interest totaled an estimated 10 hours of in-person, on-farm time.

Commercial fruit and vegetable growers learned about: • variety selection and

wholesale seed and

plant sources

• proper site selection

and preparation

• marketing and

identification of

potential outlets and

methods for retail

and/or wholesale

produce

New commercial specialty growers realized potential long-term economic benefits of proper variety selection, particularly with perennial fruit crops, which take years to bear and prove out. Immediate–term benefits include increased market quality produce and sales because of proper pest management and crop culture, and wise selection of market channels through greater awareness of market opportunities.

Local foods (fruits and vegetables) production by home gardeners and commercial producers reduces reliance on distance-shipped and imported produce, increases consumption of fresher and locally grown produce, and has direct effects in improving health and the local economy. Locally grown also improves community life through farmers markets and other customer / grower interactive settings.

Horticulture Specialist Tony Bratsch

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Plant Protection for the 21st Century

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) was provided for 9 Phelps County residents. Soil sampling and results counseling were provided for commercial horticulture, home horticulture and commercial agriculture clients in the county (total 268).

22.5 hours of learning time in the area of pesticide safety and plant protection.

Pesticide applicators learned about: • safe handling of

pesticides

• how to calculate

applications

• environment

protection

target pest management techniques, such as IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Those submitting soil test samples learned: • soil type, fertility and

organic matter status

of land areas tested

• nutrient levels to

apply to fields and

garden areas

Pesticide applicators realized benefit by increasing their own personal safety, reducing environmental impact by proper application methods, and reducing off-target pesticide damage. They also realized greater profitability by reducing pesticide use through more targeted and efficient applications and through implementation of IPM techniques. Those submitting soil tests benefited economically by avoiding over-application of expensive fertilizer materials, and avoided reduction of crop and garden productivity/quality due to under-application of fertilizers. The environment was benefited by reduction of excess fertilizer run-off into surface and ground water.

Improving pesticide application techniques and reducing use through techniques such as IPM and organic methods, increases short and long-term health and quality of life benefits to the applicator, neighbors and consumers of agricultural products. Proper pesticide and fertilizer use by home gardeners and farmers increases environmental quality of the county and the state. Watershed and groundwater issues are critical local, statewide and national issues in scope and effect. Local soil conservation and fertilizer use impacts state river and stream quality, ultimately affecting Gulf ocean waters.

Master Gardeners and other volunteers plant native plants at Mark Twain

National Forest's pollinator garden

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Number of Learners How Participants Benefit How Does This Work Make Phelps County and

Missouri Better?

In Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, & Phelps Counties, during 2012, business counselors served 307 people and their companies with business start-up and management counseling, training, and other assistance.

Entrepreneurs and business owners reported the following economic impact and activity as a result of the services provided by the MU Extension Business Development Program:

• New jobs: 37

• Jobs retained: 151

• Sales increases: $3,030,264

• Government contracts: $875,000

• New businesses: 3

• Investments: $18,793,491

• Clients/companies receiving business counseling: 109

• Business training attendees and conference participants: 198

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 Specialist Ray Walden

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FAMILY FINANCIAL EDUCATION



What Did They Learn? What Action Did They Take? How Does This Work Make


Over 600 Phelps County participants that include: • Adults experiencing financial stress or crisis

• Adults in poverty • High School Students

•Community leaders

• Families in crisis • Homeowners • Young parents • College Students • Human service providers

• Retirees

Over 750 hours of learning by Phelps County participants

• How to track

spending • Paying off debt is a

form of savings and builds net worth

• How to set goals • How to get your credit

report free each year annualcreditreport.com

• Anyone can save if given the right tools and strategies

• How to pass along financial education to the next generation

• Why teens need to be aware of Identity

• Theft • Why distribution of

non-titled property is important

• Balance income and expenses

• Participants set realistic

financial goals • Participants agreed to avoid

predatory lenders • They agreed to track their

spending for 30 days • Participants decided to pass

along financial strategies to their children and grandchildren

• Pay off debt and monitor their credit

• Participants agreed to make a plan to distribute their non-titled property

• Participants agreed to get a copy of their credit report and monitor it yearly

• Participants agreed to be more safe with their information over the internet

Breaking the cycle of generational poverty benefits the individual as well as future generations. Financial education programs help people who are caught in generational poverty develop the skills to save and handle money better. Hundreds of training hours were spent providing the information and skills which in turn helps move people from public assistance to taxpayer roles, gain power in their spending, gain more choices and help fuel the economy in a positive way. Identity theft costs taxpayers millions in funds each year. By monitoring their credit, residents save themselves hours of missed work in trying to clear their credit as well as lawyer fees. Improved financial knowledge leads to improved personal finances. People have more choice in making financial decisions. Improved finances keeps the economy moving in the right direction.

High School Financial Planning; Money Matters – Budgeting; Financial Security for Later Life - Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate; Identity Theft – A Theft that Hurts!; Money Matters – Financial Health; MoTax Initiative; Missouri Saves; Predatory Lending/Consumer Beware

Family Financial Education Specialist County Program Director

Chantae Alfred

“Financial education needs to become a part of our national curriculum and scoring systems so that it’s not just the rich kids that learn about money…it’s all of us.”

David Bach, Financial Author

http://www.woopidoo.com/business_quotes/authors/david-bach-quotes.htm

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MANDATED PROGRAM FOR DIVORCING/SEPARATING PARENTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN

Number of Learners


What Did They Learn? What Action Did They

Take?

How Does This Work Make Phelps County and

Missouri Better?

In Phelps County 65 people participated in the Focus on Kids training 26 participants from other counties took the training in Phelps County

227.5 hours of learning

Trained University of Missouri Specialists continue to teach Focus on Kids throughout Missouri to helps parents learn to develop workable co-parenting relationships and reduce the stress on their children. Participants reported that they learned: • How both parents’ continued

involvement is important to children

• How parents can nurture and help their kids through the divorce and the process

• To provide concrete suggestions of helpful parental behaviors and how to avoid potentially unhealthy parental behaviors

• Resources for parents and kids that can help during and after the divorce

Learners commented: • "With the help of this program I

feel that I will be able to help my children more through the divorce and listen to what they have to say about what they are going through."

• “The most helpful part of the Focus on Kids program was learning that my child is affected and that we both need to be there for him”.

• Participants use more

effective ways to help resolve conflicts with the co-parent

• They use strategies to communicate better with the child’s (children’s) other parent

• Participants agree that the information presented would influence the decisions regarding their children

• Focus on Kids works to

make Phelps County parents more engaged and effective in their children’s lives. Children raised by caring, understanding parents in stable environments are better citizens of Missouri. The program helps arm the parents with the necessary tools to take care of their children during and after this process.

• Children raised in healthy low-conflict environment reduces the need for community health services for children which lessens the burden on the community and the state.

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LEADERSHIP PHELPS COUNTY A 2012 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PHELPS COUNTY CITIZENS

Substantial Work in 2012 Program Content How Does This Work Make Phelps County and

Missouri Better?

Over 200 hours of planning All funding by sponsors and donations A wonderful steering committee of county/community leaders come together to plan our leadership year. There are 10 monthly sessions that take place in the course of a year. The steering committee continues to work hard to design the curriculum to address issues of local importance.

The program is intended to help new and existing community leaders build skills while learning more about issues facing Phelps County. Successful Leadership sessions where leaders come together to present and address issues of local importance to make better leaders and improve Phelps County communities • Leadership development and team

building • Health and Educational Services • Economic Development (what makes a

difference) • Community service • Local and State Government

The program promotes personal growth and effectiveness; commitment to the community; increased community knowledge; enhanced leadership skills. By increasing the capacity of individuals within Phelps County, and developing a network of leaders, these individuals can respond when a community need arises. Informed and concerned leaders stay invested in their community. They push for its continued improvement. Leaders consistently influence others to become better leaders. Thousands of individuals have participated in similar programs that have been offered across the state of Missouri and over 90 participants have completed LPC during the past eight years. Phelps County Leadership Participants continue to lead and shine as an example to others by: • Leading by example • Increasing community service which helps the

county and state thrive and grow • Creating opportunities for Phelps County to grow

and expand

2012 Leadership Phelps County participants

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GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS A YEARLY CONFERENCE FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SARAH TRAUB, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST



What Did They Learn? What Action Did They

Take?

How Does This Work Make Phelps County and Missouri

Better?

25 grandparents with minor children 100% reported the program was worthwhile

150 participant hours of learning Learners commented: • I appreciate the

ability to choose between sessions.

• These grandparent events should be held in every state.

• This was great! Thank you so very much.

• How to be internet savvy

grandparents • Tools to help

grandparents with children who have behavioral issues

• Development & Positive Discipline for Children, Birth – Age 5

• How to understand and maneuver through family dynamics

• Resources for grandparents and kids that can help them navigate legal issues

• Participants plan to utilize

the full benefits of their health insurance plus Medicaid

• They use strategies to continue to be aware of issues regarding their grandchildren.

• Participants plan to use the information to improve their situation.

• After attending grandparents stated they felt confident they were on the right track with parenting their grandchildren and the decisions they were making.

• Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren helps to keep children out of the foster care system. The program works to make Phelps County grandparents more aware and effective in their grandchildren’s lives. Children raised by caring, understanding grandparents in stable environments are better citizens of Missouri.

• Children raised in stable, loving environments, that their grandparents provide, are more likely to grow into productive citizens.

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CENTURY FARMS RECOGNITION FOR PHELPS COUNTY FARM FAMILIES THAT HAVE OWNED FARMS IN THE SAME FAMILY FOR 100

YEARS OR MORE

Number of Phelps County

Participants

Total Hours of Collective

Participation in 2012 Topic

What Century Farm Family for 2012

How Does This Work Make Phelps County and Missouri

Better?

50 participants including four families with a Century Farm

100+ hours of recognition and celebration

The County Commission, Farm Bureau, Phelps County Extension Council and Staff proudly work together to organize and recognize new Century Farm Families each year.

There were four Century Farm Families recognized for 2012: • Dugmanics/Gall Farm Family • John Glendon Klossner Farm

Family • Martin Farm Family • Verkamp Brothers Inc. Farm

Family

Recognition of the Century Farm Family gives the county and state a chance to applaud the hard-working farm families that have kept us fed and clothed for generations. They represent an important part of our heritage and laid a foundation for the bounty Americans enjoy every day. Honoring and respecting farm family history helps others strive for good stewardship and recognition of their own farm family.

Since Missouri began the program in 1976, more than 7,500 Century Farms have been recognized.

State Senator Dan Brown presented a proclamation from the Missouri Legislature to the Dugmanics/Gall family farm for being

named a Century Farm. The farm was established in 1912.

The Martin family farm was honored for being named a

Century Farm. The farm was established in 1897.

The Verkamp Brother’s, Inc. family farm was honored for being

named a Century Farm. The farm was established in 1908.

The Klossner family farm was honored for being named a

Century Farm. The farm was established in 1911.

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PHELPS COUNTY EXTENSION LEADERSHIP

Phelps County Extension

Council Members:

Phelps County Commissioners:

Extension Faculty and Staff based in Phelps County:

Additional Faculty and Staff Serving Phelps County:

Larry Schneider, Chairman Scott Alford, Vice Chairman Marilyn Fox, Treasurer Bruce Wade, Secretary Betty Franz Jimmy Brown JoAnn Chapman Charles “Bud” Dean Frank Furman Alfaye Jackson Heath Pickerill Joyce Schaefferkoetter Vic Schaefferkoetter Sherie Senne Barry White

Randy Verkamp Presiding Larry Stratman District 1 Charles “Bud” Dean District 2

Chantae Alfred Family Financial Education Specialist County Program Director Anthony Bratsch Horticulture Specialist Bethany Schindler Nutrition Specialist Ray Walden Business Development Specialist Karen Clancy Nutrition Program Associate Jessica Gargus Nutrition Program Associate Laura Faherty Administrative Assistant

Karen Branstetter 4-H Youth Specialist Ted Cunningham Livestock Specialist Theresa Fossett FNEP Program Manager Stacy Hambelton Agriculture Business Specialist Sarah Hultine Massengale Community Development Specialist William McClain Agronomy Specialist Ted Probert Dairy Specialist Patricia Snodgrass Housing & Environmental Design Specialist Rick Sparks South Central Regional Director Laura Wemhoener Administrative Associate, South Central Region

2012 Leader’s Honor Roll Recipient - Council Member Joyce Schaefferkoetter

2012 Farm Family of the Year - Scott and Brenda Kaden

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2012 PHELPS COUNTY FINANCIAL SUMMARY Funding from county, city, gifts, state and federal monies makes University of Missouri Extension unique. Phelps County funds support local office costs. State and federal dollars were used for four full-time specialist salaries, one full-time and one part-time program associate salaries, orientation, in-service costs and postage.

2012 County Appropriations

Salaries/Wages/Benefits 35,275.00

Travel 3,300.00

Postage 75.00

Telephone/Internet 1,800.00

Advertising, Council Election & Activities 725.00

Supplies/Services 2,252.00

Insurance/Surety Bond 300.00

Contract Services 750.00

Furniture/Equipment 850.00

Total 37,080.00 + 8,247.00 transfers = $45,327.00

Office space, utilities, and janitorial services are also provided by the county commission.

2012 Council to Campus - Phelps County Council Member Sherie Senne (far left), South Central

Regional Director Rick Sparks (middle),and Phelps County Council Member Betty Franz (far right)

phelps county 2012 return on investment annual report

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