University of Missouri Extension Update - Southwest Missouri News

Urban 4-H Club in Springfield First in 30 Years or more It has been at least 30 years since Greene County has had an urban 4-H Club in Springfield. That trend changed at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1 when the Springfield Aggies 4-H Club gathered in the community classroom (Red Barn) at the Rutledge-Wilson Community Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146, Springfield, to elect officers. This club is targeting youth in the city of Springfield which has been a real void for 4-H in Greene County. The Springfield Aggies, led by George Davis, begins with 31 members. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=444l05wzt4U     Botanical Center Construction Update 1-26-10 Concrete floors were poured for the new Botanical Center in Springfield, Mo. on Jan. 26, 2010, despite the cold weather and bitter wind. When complete in August of 2010, the Botanical Center will feature three different classroom spaces and meeting rooms as well as offices for the Friends of the Garden, the University of Missouri Extension program in Greene County and the Master Gardeners of Greene County. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr_f7vx7uaI     Food Policy and Food Policy Councils Dr. Mary Hendrickson with University of Missouri Extension outlines the issues involved with food policy and the establishment of food policy councils in Missouri during this presentation. This video comes from a special late-2009 presentation given by Dr. Hendrickson to members of the Well-Fed Neighbor Alliance in Springfield, Missouri. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGrk88j7YlM     Greene County Extension Programs in Review Programs and events done by University of Missouri Extension in Greene County reached over 18,000 youth and adults during 2009. What types of programs are done by MU Extension in Greene County? Watch this video tour of program highlights and learn more about what is offered. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBZiQrWhJYA     A Day in the Life of MU Extension (1/12/10) Tuesday, Jan 12 was set aside this month to give a snapshot of the impact MU Extension classes, programs and activities have on southwest Missouri, one day at a time. Over 130 people were reached by MU Extension programs on this single day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BWd-HzH_PY     Emergency Preparedness Advice for Winter Weather Winter Weather information and safety advice as it relates to severe winter weather. For more information, contact the nearest University of Missouri Extension Center or visit MU Extension online at http://extension.missouri.edu. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBi6jnr6JAc     Making Snow Ice Cream - the Safe Way What could be more fun than eating clean, white, soft snow gathered in our own yard? Snow ice cream is safe (if you make it the right way) and this video includes an easy recipe. Tammy Roberts, a nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension, says the key is treating it like other desserts and eating it in moderation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6GUoAjyIoU     What to do with Fall Leaves So your yard is covered in fall leaves? Should they be raked, mulched or bagged? What are the best options and which options give the best results. This video provides the answers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMVmGuufso     Master Gardeners of the Ozarks -- Celebrating the Beauty of the Ozarks The Master Gardeners of the Ozarks is based in Stone and Taney County in southwest Missouri and has 75-plus active members. The chapter is given direction, support and training by University of Missouri Extension specialists and the Missouri Master Gardener program. Learn more in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0iAt3qQBfw     How to Prepare a Disaster Kit Amanda Marney, an agriculture preparedness specialist with University of Missouri Extension, offers recommendations and examples of what to pack in a family disaster kit. Get prepared and learn more online at http://extension.missouri.edu. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxGGUO1u3Q4     The 4-H Specialist's Job and Role Ever wonder what the job, role and responsibilities are of the 4-H youth development specialist in Greene County, Missouri? Watch this informative video to learn more about the job and rules that govern 4-H. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Ad9BCf_xY     4-H Horse Show: Back to School Blast The 1st Annual "Back to School Blast" 4-H Horse Show, which was open to 4-H'ers nationwide, was a great success. See the highlights and learn how to enroll in the 2nd Annual Show set for 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv-HuhEBSzg     What Can Greene County Extension Do For You You can learn more about the services offered at the MU Extension Center in Greene County by watching this video and visiting MU Extension online at extension.missouri.edu/greene. There shouldn't be anything mysterious about the great educational programs offered by MU Extension http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be_TiwTSDec     One Room School Students from the Past Nearly 50 black and white school photos (of the entire student body) taken at one-room schools in Greene County, Missouri. Most photos are identified and are shown here as part of the Rural Schools Project done by Greene County Extension and David Burton. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJW-oybdj9w     Tour of the Rural Schools in Greene County, Missouri The Rural Schools Project, a program by University of Missouri Extension in Greene County, offers this quick video tour of the historic rural (one-room) schools that are still standing in Greene County, Mo. See these schools for yourself and learn more about the Rural Schools Project. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qkWqUGSTXw     Tour of Xeriscape Garden in Springfield, Mo. Take a tour of the Xeriscape Garden in Springfield, Mo. This garden is maintained by Master Gardeners who are trained by University of Missouri Extension. The Springfield-Greene County Park Board and Springfield City Utilities have provided funding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DggH3u0Ky0     Master Gardener Demonstration Garden in Springfield, Mo. The Demonstration Garden at Nathaniel Greene Park in Springfield, Mo. is maintained by trained volunteers with the southwest Missouri chapter of the Master Gardeners. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jonfXhoHOaw