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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION Laclede County 2018 Annual Report Laclede County Extension Center 186-D N. Adams Ave. Lebanon MO 65536 Phone: 417-532-7126 Council Secretary Jennifer Donovan University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, naonal origin, sex, sexual orientaon, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran in employment or programs.

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION

Laclede County 2018 Annual Report

Laclede County Extension Center

186-D N. Adams Ave.

Lebanon MO 65536

Phone: 417-532-7126

Council Secretary

Jennifer Donovan

University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age,

disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran in employment or programs.

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Every Missouri county has an

Extension Council comprised of

elected and appointed citizens

who guide local educational

programming.

Council members are partners in

the educational process, from

needs assessment through

program implementation and

evaluation of outcomes.

Extension Council members...

Work with regional faculty to

determine educational

programs for the county.

Manage finances of local

extension operations.

Provide personnel to carry out

Extension activities.

Elect and organize the local

Extension Council.

Represent MU Extension at

local events

3 University of Missouri Extension

LACLEDE COUNTY 186-D Adams Ave.

Lebanon MO 65536

Phone: 417-532-7126

E-mail: [email protected] Website: extension.missouri.edu/douglas

ELECTED Council Members

North District

Keith Ruether

Vicki Teeters

Donnie Miller

Mary Agan

Dennis Crowder

Bill Weaver

Kyle McClure

South District

Austin Moore-Treasurer

Sarah DuBose

Robert Smith III-President

Aaron Windsor-Vice President

Lynn Stowe

Jennifer Donovan-Secretary

APPOINTED

Marvin Wilson-Master Gardeners

Sara Johnson - 4-H Representative

Glenn Raef - Farm Bureau

Danny Rhoades- Commissioner

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Faculty & Staff Members at Laclede County’s

University of Missouri Extension Center

Sam Lower

4H-Youth

County Engagement Specialist

Rebecca Morgan

Nutrition Program Associate

Teresa Bell

Nutrition Program Associate

Jonetta Shaver

Office Manager Linda Meachum

Office Assistant

Amy Bartels

Nutrition & Health Specialist

Out-of-County Specialists Serve Laclede County

University of Missouri Extension field faculty have multi-county responsibilities for educational

programming. This is a tremendous benefit to Laclede County because expertise can be shared between

neighboring counties in the region to assist local producers and residents with professional advice and

educational programming to improve their family’s, farming or business operations.

Andy McCorkill, Livestock Specialist

Terry Halleran, Agronomy Specialist

Patrick Byers, HorticultureSpecialist

Michelle Kroll, Community Development.

Wes Tucker, Ag Business Specialist

Ted Probert, State Dairy Specialist

Jacqueline Rasmussen, International Trade

Bob Schueltheis, Ag Engineering Specialist

Charles Ellis, Ag Engineering Specialist

Sarah Havens, Natural Resource Specialist

Patricia Barrett, Ag Business Specialist

Pat Miller, Agronomy Specialist

Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Specialist

WAYNE PREWITT

West Central Regional Director

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4-H and Youth Development Missouri 4-H is University of Missouri Extension's youth development program, and helps to create

opportunities for young people to be valued contributing members of their community. Developing positive

self-esteem, leadership skills, decision-making skills, citizenship and practical life skills are objectives of

the extension youth program. To learn more about 4-H -- the world’s largest youth-serving organization --

visit mo4h.missouri.edu.

Impact in 2018 State Events Attended:

Livestock Judging Contest-9

The team placed 2nd in the state

Missouri State Fair –27

State Fair Horse Show-2

FilmFest-1

State Fashion Revue-2

State Trap Shoot-6

State Equine Tour-2

Local and Regional Events Attended:

4-H Camp-23

SO-MO Shooting Circuit 12

Ozark Empire Fair-60

Dairy Camp-2

Achievement-Day 33

County Fair Participants-84

“Run for the Clover” 5K-50

Shooting Sports Events-41

Livestock Events –55

Horse Camp-29

Pampered Pet Contest-18

Mid-Mo Horse Circuit-26

Robotics Camp-14

Shooting Sports Safety Training-21

Regional Shooting Sports-12

Robotics Rumble-12

FLL Lego Competition-8

County Recognition Night-130

Regional Energizer-32

Showmanship Clinic-36

192 youth ages 5 to 18 and 61 screened volunteers enrolled and partici-

pated in the Laclede County 4-H program in 2018. One of every five

Missourians between the ages of 5 and 18 participated in a MU Exten-

sion 4-H Youth Development program in 2018.

Eight county 4-H clubs offered long-term educational experiences in which members learn life skills such as decision making, public speak-ing and working with others. Members learn by doing under the guid-ance of adult volunteers.

County-wide project leaders led twenty-three county-wide projects in 2018 Club leaders and club volunteers and parents led pro-jects in over 45 areas.

Community service is a large part of each clubs ex-periences. Over 450 community service hours were logged by members in 2018.

Laclede County 4-H focuses on leaning by doing through experiential learning. This learning better prepares youth for jobs critical for economic recov-ery. Youth are given the opportunity to put this learning into action through opportunities in leadership, citizenship, teamwork, community service and other life skills.

Life skills are defined in a variety of ways. 4-H, in recent years, has given special attention to youth interest, attitudes and engagement in science, engineering and computer technology.

Active 4-H members spend almost ten times more of their out-of-school time engaged in science-based activities than their non-4-H peers. Project work builds important life skills. Studies show the youth in programs like 4-H are 70% more likely to attend college and increase their earning potential.

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4-H and Youth Development

State Events

Laclede County 4-H members participated in several state events.

Pictured above left is the Livestock Judging team who won Second

place in the State Judging contest. Above right are Declan McSorley

and Kasey Hicks who participated in the State 4-H Public Speaking

Contest. Declan won Second in the State in his age division. At left

Trailblazer Paul DuBose and 4-H Youth Development Specialist Sam

Lower attended this year’s Teen Conference in Columbia.

Below are Missouri 4-Hers who attended the State 4-H Equine Tour.

Shane Stowe & Sam Shafer of Laclede County Country Kids made this

trip with Youth Development Specialist Sam Lower.

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4-H and Youth Development SO MO Shooting Shotgun Circuit

2018 was the inaugural year for the SO

MO group. Three counties, including

Texas, Pulaski and Laclede joined to form

the circuit and held an event in each coun-

ty in April, May and June. The group had

an awards ceremony in Lebanon in July to

award medals to winners in age and skill

categories. The group will expand in 2019

and add additional counties and members.

4-H Camp at Windermere

Eight county 4-H groups work together to

hold a residential camp at Windermere on

Lake of the Ozarks. Laclede County sent

23 campers total. Four of those served as

camp counselors. Campers participated in

numerous recreational and learning activi-

ties. The camp theme for the year was “A

Lewis and Clark Adventure”.

MID-MO Horse 4-H Show Circuit

The MID MO horse circuit is a group of six counties that have formed a summer circuit of horse shows with a banquet in

September to honor award winners. Cam-den, Dallas, Polk, Cedar, Hickory and La-clede counties are involved and five coun-

ties hosted shows this past summer. The photo below the group at their awards din-ner at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch in Brighton MO. This was the fifth year of

the circuit. Plans are underway for the sixth season in 2019.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources The purpose of the agriculture and natural resources program is to provide unbiased, research-based

information and to make recommendations that will help individuals, groups and agribusiness firms apply

this knowledge for their benefit. Academic support for this program comes from the MU College of

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, in cooperation with county, state and federal governments.

Individual Assistance — An important aspect of extension agricultural programming is the individual educa-

tion of farmers and homeowners. Many one-on-one requests for help were handled through office visits, field

visits, phone calls, mail and e-mail. These opportunities for individual instruction have lasting impact that

cannot be duplicated by mass educational efforts. Answers provided helped clients avoid poor decisions, save

hundreds of thousands of dollars, increase farm profitability and efficiency, reduce crop damage, improve

neighbor relations, and protect natural resources. All these grow the sustainability of the economy in Laclede

County and the region.

soil testing and crop fertilization farm leases and tax issues livestock nutrition

corrals, fencing and watering

systems

forage and crop selection,

production, storage and testing

pasture renovation, management

and controlled grazing

weed, insect and disease

identification and control

freeze, flood and drought-related

crop damage

pesticide use, training, safety

and recommendations

computers & recordkeeping environmental regulations custom farming

poisonous plants Farm & household waste

management

Farm animal reproduction &

genetics

fence laws pond construction & management Numerous Dairy referrals

Agricultural Soil Testing — Soil testing assists landowners with understanding the nutrient needs of their

soils and helps producers determine the best course of action for fertilizing pasture and crop ground. Soil

testing enables producers to determine the best investment for profitability. A total of 102 agricultural soil

samples and 35 horticultural samples were submitted from Laclede County and analyzed through MU Exten-

sion testing facilities. Producers received recommendations for fertilizer, soil liming, weed control, and crop-

ping options to rebuild their soil fertility. In a cooperative effort between agencies, referrals were made to the

USDA Farm Service Agency and Douglas County Soil and Water Conservation District for cost-share assis-

tance when needed.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training — This program educates farmers about the safe and proper use of

agricultural pesticides. In order to purchase and apply restricted-use pesticides, producers in Missouri must

attend a training session or view a training video. Additional training was offered to educate on the safe and

proper use of agricultural pesticides. A total of Twenty-four producers in Laclede County obtained or recerti-

fied their private pesticide applicators license by attending a training session in 2018.

Farm/Business Succession & Estate Planning—Ag Business Specialist for the University of Missouri,

Wesley Tucker, addressed various issues about Estate planning. Topics included “How to Include your Heirs

in Decision Making”, “Minimizing Family Squabbles”, “Probate Issues, & The Importance of Planning for

These Things”. Twenty people attended this class.

Farm Tax Workshop—This was an opportunity to learn about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in

December of 2017. Some of the changes are for a definite number of years and others are permanent changes.

Distance education technology was used to allow more locations. Topics included: Brackets, Deductions, De-

preciation, Drought Information, among others. Thirty-seven people attended this workshop.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

Andy McCorkill,

Livestock Specialist

I have the pleasure of serving livestock producers in Camden, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Polk and Webster Counties and the surrounding area. My colleagues with the Universi-

ty of Missouri of Extension and partnering agencies worked to develop a number of pro-grams to provide sound research based information and advice to southern Missouri livestock producers.

Andy did a piece on KY3 in mid-July and contributed to articles published in regional

farm papers. He also did farm visits, phone conversations, and office visits helping farmers work through their options during the drought. Late fall rains helped the forage situation, but concern about the winter hay supply loomed over producers heads through

year’s end.

Reproductive and Genetic Selection technologies have advanced over the last 5-7 years. By incorporating artificial insemination and genomic testing, beef producers are now able to rapidly make great strides in the quality and marketability of their calf crop. Ge-

netic improvement that once took a lifetime to build can now be accomplished in as little as a few years. Thirty-five area producers attended the conference in March.

Terry Halleran

Agronomy Specialist

This past year it has been a pleasure serving Dallas, Hickory, Polk and Laclede Coun-

ties as a representative of MU Extension I find this to be a pleasant working environ-

ment and enjoy visiting with each and every one of you about Agronomic topics. I

hope my advice is backed by current and researched based information provided

through MU/Extension. I have strived to develop and deliver programs of interest and

relevance as I travel throughout my counties. Below you will find a brief summary of

programs delivered in Laclede county this past year.

PPAT training session 20 participants

2018 Master gardener Workshops 60 participants in 4 classroom workshops

2018 Fall Master Gardener Program 18 participants in 11 classroom sessions

Farm Drought Relief Program 15 participants in 1 session

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Horticulture

Laclede County has Seventeen New Master Gardeners

Pictured from left to right front row; Carmen Waterman, Victoria Bench, Brenda Crews, Pam Hazell, seated

Roy Storts, Cynthia Storts, Jolene Ostwinkle, LaRita Pope and Teresa Sugden. Back row: MU Regional

Master Gardener coordinator Terry Halleran, Mac Bobbitt, Paul Broner, Sheila Buecher, Kyra Lowrance,

Zane Lowrance, Toni Morris, Chuck Pope and Susan Rhoades.

The Laclede County Master Gardeners and MU Extension-Laclede County began its 2018 fall class in September

and completed on November 15th .The Missouri Master Gardeners Program exists to provide horticultural infor-

mation and training to the gardening public based on proven research specific to our local climate, soils, and

plants.

To be certified as a Master Gardener, participants must attend 30 hours of classroom training and in turn provide

30 hours of volunteer service. Volunteer service can be obtained through a wide assortment of activities.

Four Master Gardeners receive Emeritus Status

Pictured above left, from left to right: Master Gardener Bob Smith III, Master Gardener Emeritus Marvin Wilson,

Master Gardener Glennie Kinnett, and Master Gardener Emeritus Jeanie Wilson.

Pictured above right from left to right: Master Gardener Emeritus Nancy Coop and Dixie Krisher.

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Horticulture Laclede County Master Gardeners are frequently found participating in community events such as the

Business Expo, Senior Day at the county fair, civic gardening projects and advising at the local MFA.

Master Naturalist LACLEDE COUNTY HAS 1 NEW MASTER NAUTURALIST

Lake Ozark Master Naturalists had twenty graduates in their

2018 training class n 2018 - Lake Ozark Master Naturalists

had a big 2018 – over 3600 volunteer hours. The Master Nat-

uralists volunteered at local events, cleaned up roads and the

Goodwin Sinkhole, taught kayaking and educated the local

residents about keeping the Lake of the Ozarks clean. They

sponsored a native plant and landscaping workshop in Osage

Beach, and maintained pollinator gardens. Two students who

were studying conservation or natural sciences received

scholarships from the chapter. The chapter counted deer,

birds, acorns (MAST), monarchs and milkweed, and eagles.

Master Naturalists have something for everyone, young and

old. David Atkinson of Lebanon graduated in this class.

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Nutrition Education The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) brought $9,449,699.00 federal

funds to the state of Missouri. These funds were used to provide nutrition

education to 735,541 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipi-

ents and eligible citizens of Missouri. There were 2,932,390 educational

contacts. This year we had 2,242,249 indirect educational contacts. Indi-

rect contacts are reached through newsletters, health fairs, food pantries

and the Show Me Nutrition help line.

Participants in FNP become more aware of nutrition, make healthier meal

and snack choices, eat breakfast more often, are more willing to try new

foods, increase their physical activity and in general make healthier food

choices. Those who practice healthy eating and activity behaviors are

more likely to enjoy a high quality of life as an adult and into old age. A

healthy labor force is critical to attracting and keeping jobs in Missouri. In

addition, this important programming effort serves to reduce healthcare

costs over the participant’s lifetime, saving taxpayers money in reduced

public healthcare benefits and insurance premiums.

In Laclede County, 4,778 Youth and 3,507 Adults contacts were made for a total of 8,285 contacts.

The following is a list of the locations where participants were served in Laclede County:

Schools Agencies

In addition to the numbers, Rebecca Morgan and Teresa Bell shared these success stories demonstrating local impact:

“While I was discussing nutrition and distributing nutrition information-including some approved recipe-with one of the clients that comes to our local L-Life Food Pantry, she began telling me how she enjoyed trying the recipes, and mentioned that she really liked the Cran-Apple Crisp recipe. This was one of the recipes in the “Can-Do” recipe series Canned Cranberries. I am glad that we still have several series types of approved recipes to give our clients since many of them do not have access to the internet. I have found that if individuals are given the opportunity to get some nutritious recipes, they will generally take them. I have had many of the clients mentions they have tried this recipe or that one. By being able to try healthier eating, and to have more variety to choose from for them and their family.”

“I don’t like blueberries” said a pre-kindergarten student during a taste testing activitiy. We read the story Eating the Alphabet and then tasted blueberries, cucumbers and carrots from the story. We encourage the students to at least take a small bite. When she tried the blueberries, she really liken them and even asked for more. She was surprised and told me she did like blue-berries. Several of the students had not tried blueberries before and some learned they liked them.”

Boswell Elementary Conway Senior Center- Central Missouri Area

Agency on Aging (CMAAA)

Ezard Elementary Bullfrogs & Little Fishes Preschool

Gasconade Elementary Community Baptist Church

Joe D. Ester Elementary Lebanon Family YMCA

Joel E. Barber Elementary Lebanon Senior Center (Hughes)- Central Missouri

Area Agency on Aging (CMAAA)

Lebanon Jr. High First United Methodist Church

Lebanon Middle School Laclede County Health Department

Maplecrest Elementary Laclede Industries

Lebanon Technology and Career Center Crosslines-Lebanon

L-Life

Leep

Link

Cope

Lebanon

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Health and Nutrition Education

Pictured above left are students in one of the Stay Strong Stay Healthy classes in

Laclede County. Above right is Amy Bartels doing a presentation at the Annual Appreciation Dinner hosted by

MU Extension Council. At right Amy is preparing to tour a dairy barn and milk facility.

Listed below are the classes taught by Field Specialist Amy Bartels in Laclede County.

She is responsible for programming in nine counties.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Laclede County: Hughes Senior Center-7 participants)

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Laclede County: Conway Senior Center-4 participants)

Diabetes Self-Management (Laclede County: Jordan Valley-12 participants)

Performance Nutrition (WC Region: 4-H Energizer-100 participants)

Healthy Eating on a Budget (Laclede County: TOPS, Conway-10 participants)

Performance Nutrition-Hydration (Laclede County: 4-H group, 6 participants)

A Matter of Balance (Laclede County: Hughes Center, 13 participants)

Senior Day at the Fair (Laclede County: 100 participants)

Alzheimer’s 101 (Laclede County: Hughes Senior Center, 4 participants)

Alzheimer’s 101 (Laclede County: Conway Senior Center, 18 participants)

Rural Economic Development

Decision-making in community and regional development programs is multifaceted, involving spatial, economic, social, environmental and political considerations. New models of evidence-

based planning provide a path forward by focusing attention on facts instead of opinion. Evidence-based plan-ning is the process of basing decisions on objective information in order to achieve the best possible outcome(s). It involves integrating research with design experience, sector expertise and knowledge of the needs of the target population. The Data for Decision-Makers program is the ‘evidence’ part of evidence-based planning. Working with LOREDC and COLG a comprehensive presentation of the Tri-County Lake Area community profile was presented with a focus on how to use the information in future economic development strategies. These profiles can be customized to address particular areas of interest like economic development, housing, workforce, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and other issues. Laclede County had a county profile developed in 2018. We also provide Building Local Prosperity which helps communities utilize their unique assets to foster economic growth with a tailored strategic plan custom designed for communities .

Rural Economic Development Michell Kroll

Business Development

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Miscellaneous

Pictured are some examples of questions asked about plant diseases and miscellaneous identifications in La-

clede County during 2018. Insect identity and control are also a service provided by MU Extension with the help

of our professional agronomist, horticulturist and UMC Campus entomologists.

Pictured above is Office Manager Jonetta Shaver working the

“Business Expo MU Extension” table. She is showing the kids a

brown recluse spider specimen.

Pictured at left is a striped blister

beetle that infested a local garden

and did massive damage before

the customer could get it under

control.

Below is a swarm of stinkbugs

around the foundation of a local

dairy barn.

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Continuing Education The education provided for today’s graduating students and working adults is soon obsolete unless

periodically updated. Readjustment and retraining is a shared responsibility of many agencies and

organizations, including MU Extension. Professional updating is provided by MU Extension in such fields

as accounting, dentistry, engineering, firefighting, law, library science, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and

professional education.

MU Extension also provides continuing education for life-long learning through workshops, institutes and

short-courses. Examples of topics include: educational programs for teachers, librarians, school

administrators and other professionals; supervision- and management-skills training; independent study

credit courses; educational resources and courses for personal growth-skill areas; personal- and professional

-development programs; programs focused on family health and aging issues; child care provider training;

workplace development programs; and seminars focused on community and leadership development.

Impact in 2018

Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI)

In 2018, 131 professionals in Laclede County received emergency responder training by the MU Fire & Rescue Training

Institute, to prepare them for medical emergencies, hazardous materials response and acts of terrorism, as well as fires. MU

Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) provides comprehensive continuing professional education and

training to Missouri’s fire service and emergency response personnel. Courses prepare firefighters for medical emergencies,

hazardous materials response and disaster preparedness and mitigation, as well as fires. In FY2018, MU FRTI trained firefighters

representing all 114 Missouri counties for a total enrollment of 11,283 fire and emergency responders. See http://

www.mufrti.org.

Law Enforcement Training (MU LETI)

In 2018, 1 professionals in Laclede County received training by the MU Law Enforcement Training Institute . They received

hands– on training in many areas of law enforcement, including multiple levels of firearms training and defensive tactics.

MU Conference Office

In 2018, 8 persons in Laclede County received training through the MU Conference Office. The MU Conference Office provides

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 campus, in out-state Missouri, or anywhere in the world, the

office’s professional staff provides assistance to create the best learning environment for participants. In FY 2018, 3408

Missourians registered to attend MU Extension conferences for teacher education in math, science and writing; crop

management, and agricultural lending, as well as statewide youth leadership programs like FCCLA and 4-H. See http://

muconf.missouri.edu

Exam Proctoring

The Laclede County MU Extension Center serves as an exam proctoring site for county residents interested in furthering their

education outside of on-campus courses. This year, approximately 11 exams were administered to students.

MU Nursing Outreach

Keeping Missouri nurses up to date with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively provide care and fully participate in

the state’s health care efforts is a primary goal for Nursing Outreach. In FY 2018, Nursing Outreach helped 3866 health care

professionals participate in its programs and also reached nurses through co-sponsored multidisciplinary programs. Nursing

Outreach serves a predominantly rural health care audience with high-quality, affordable continuing education programs using

face-to-face, web-based and online delivery methods. Laclede County had 2 participants

http://nursingoutreach.missouri.edu

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Laclede County State Fair Farm Family

Pictured are Aaron, Robyn, Dakota, Kamilla, Charlie and Eva Windsor.

Back row (left to right) Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor for MU Extension and Engagement; Blake Hurst, President of Missouri Farm Bureau; State Fair Queen 2018 Samantha Nelson, State Fair Commissioners, Nikki Whitehead and Ted Sheppard; Christine Chin, Director of Missour i Dept. of Agr iculture; and Christopher Daubert, Dean of MU College of Agr iculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Windsor Family Chosen as State Fair Farm Family

Aaron and Robyn Windsor and family of Lebanon were among the families honored during the 60th an-

nual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 13 at the Missouri State Fair. The Windsor family was selected as the La-

clede County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Laclede County and the local Farm

Bureau. The family includes children: Dakota, Kamilla, Charlie and Eva. Each year, the fair sets aside a day to

recognize farm families from across the state that are active in their communities, involved in agriculture, and/or

participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA. The Windsor family operates Windsor

Farms. The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies: the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Depart-

ment of Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair Commissioners, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural

Resources, and MU Extension and Engagement. This year, all 114 Missouri counties plus the City of St. Louis

participated, honoring nearly 490 people from 115 farm families. The event showcases the impact Missouri

Farm Families have on the economy and heritage of the state, said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe.

“These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities and are active participants in local

outreach and extension. As the premier showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most cer-

tainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”

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2018 Financial Statement

State, Federal and County

Funding for Extension

University of Missouri Extension programs in

Laclede County are funded by county, state and

federal appropriations, grants and contracts, user

fees, and private donations. Local funding for

support of the Laclede County Extension Center

is expected to provide for office space, clerical

salaries, communications, office supplies and

equipment, building maintenance, and travel

expenses of extension specialists who conduct

educational programs in Laclede County.

University of Missouri provided salaries and

benefits for two specialist and two para-

professionals headquartered in Laclede County.

The University provided in-service training

expenses, including travel and lodging for staff,

postage for client communications, and funds for

computer equipment maintenance.

Sam Lower, Laclede County Extension Program Director

is shown presenting “Friend of Extension” awards to

Tammy James & Justin Johnson as their terms end. Justin

served as council treasurer and Tammy served as Presi-

dent and Regional Council representative.

Jan - Dec 18

Income

0210 · County Appropriations 43,899.96

1300 · Miscellaneous Income 1.00

1600 · Balance Transfers 0.00

1610 · Funds Re-Allocation -766.99

Total Income 43,133.97

43,133.97

Expense

2700 · Persnnl Serv - Salaries & Wag 22,848.80

2800 · Payroll Expenses 6,610.50

2900 · Non Payroll Salaries 0.00

3100 · Travel 1,906.50

3600 · Postage 567.75

3700 · Telephone Serv - Local 1,134.84

3705 · Cell Phone Expenses 0.00

3800 · Telephone Serv - Tolls 102.66

3900 · Advertising 109.11

4800 · Reproduction/Copy Services 1,745.55

5001 · Donations 50.00

5100 · Supplies/Services 2,613.30

6800 · Insurance 430.00

7000 · Miscellaneous 0.00

7005 · Farm Family Fair Admission Exp. 100.00

7090 · Working Capital 0.00

7250 · Subscriptions 66.95

7700 · Furniture/Equipment 403.14

8550 · 4-H Project Assistance Funds 1,664.00

9300 · 4-H Miscellaneous 27.93

Total Expense 40,381.03

2,752.94