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Thanks to the Greene County Commission, executive body of government in Greene County, for its annual support of extension.

The Southwest Region is full of University of Missouri Extension success stories that demonstrate the impact of our educational programs. Read any annual report (posted below impact highlights) for specific county information.

Regional Highlights!

Click on links for a story or report showcasing selected impacts in southwest Missouri (.pdf files).

 
Detailed IMPACT Reports  (.pdf)
NEW! Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program Adds Value and Quality to Local Cattle Herds (2.8 MB)

NEW!  Impact of Family Financial Education Programs in Southwest Missouri 2005

 

Weekly IMPACT Reports (.pdf)

NEW! Fixed Time AI Program
NEW!  Character Critters - A Fun Way to Teach Character
Hatching Chicks in the Classroom Teaches Life Skills
Bull Breeding Soundness Clinics - Revisited
Financial education course is successful in Barry County
Building Strong Families for Childcare Providers
Cow Camp Teaches Beef Project Skills to Youth and Parents
Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp Tradition Continues
Water Festival in Christian and Taney counties
Woodland Stewart Short Course in Neosho
Goat programs continue to grow
Pasture Weed and Brush Control
Private Pesticide Applicator Training in Lamar, Neosho, and Pineville
Women in McDonald County Learn To Handle Family Finances
 Special Needs Contacts Helped by Specialists
Republic Aquatic Center Gets Landscape Assistance from Master Gardeners
Consumer Credit Counseling Services Staff Learn to Use Money Action Plan
 Advanced Training for Master Gardeners in Barton and Jasper Counties
 Master Gardener Impacts the City of Springfield
Garden Center Basic Training
Child Care Classes in Jasper and Barton Counties
Food Power Brings Food, Physical Activity and Kids Together
Labyrinth Experience: Transformational Tool for Growth
Fifth Annual Festival of Friends
Goat programs continue to grow
“Rooted in Knowledge” Conference in Bolivar, Mo.
 Master Gardener Project Impacts City of Republic, Mo.
Special Livestock Show Reaches Special Audience
 Annie's Project - Management Education for Farm Women
Real Estate Professionals Value On-site Sewage System Training
News Services Gets Readers to Act and Make Changes
Food Power Brings Food, Physical Activity and Kids Together
4-H Challenge Program Reaches Underserved Audience
Disaster Preparedness and Tornado Recovery
Domestic Violence Shelters' Life-Skills Programs
Equine Newsletter Meets Unmet Needs
Building a Grandparent Coalition
Building Community in Crane
 Jump Into Action
 Nutrition Education in Southwest Missouri Schools
Leadership Bolivar!
Learning Parlimentary Procedure
Public Voices - Training in Deliberation
Helping Livestock producers with Special Needs
Inmate Education at Federal Medical Prison, Springfield, Mo.

4-H Camp Makes a Difference in the Life of Children

22nd Annual Spring Forage Conference

News Story! 4-Hers Get Their Feet Wet - News-Leader
News Story! The not-so-masterful gardener -- Jim Hamilton
News Story! Gardeners take root at plant sale -- News-Leader

Making a Difference in Nutrition and Physical Activity for Youths

Proposed Scenic Byway in Stone County

Dislocated workers start businesses

OCAAC Directors Building Strong Families

 

2005 County Extension Annual Reports

Barry County.pdf

Barton County.pdf

Cedar County.pdf

Christian County.pdf

Dade County.pdf

Dallas County.pdf

Greene County.pdf

Hickory County.pdf

Jasper County.pdf

Lawrence County.pdf

McDonald County.pdf

Newton County.pdf

Polk County.pdf

Stone County.pdf

Taney County.pdf

Webster County.pdf

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
David L. Burton, Civic Communication Specialist
University of Missouri Extension
833 Boonville Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65802
Tel: (417) 862-9284, ext. 16
E-mail: burtond@missouri.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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