FINANCIAL REVIEW
Extension programs in Clay County depend on a variety of sources for support, including federal and
state monies provided to the University of Missouri, appropriations by the Clay County Commission,
Clay County
student fees, and grants for special programs.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION
Income Expenses
Clay County Commission Appropriation $55,819 Faculty salaries and benefits $451,071
Commission In-Kind Contribution 50.454 Staff salaries and benefits 49,237
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION
UM Faculty Salaries & Benefits 451,071 In-kind space, utilities, equipment 50,454
Student Fees 27,739 Travel 10,842
Fees for Service 3,102 Communications 7.664
Gifts, Grants, Contracts 21,962 Supplies and printing 20,198
Miscellaneous Income 3,432 Council expenses 2,503
Transfers 2,842 Services and other 22,196
Total Income $616,421 Total Expenses $614,165
The educational programs and services of University of Missouri Extension
are funded in part by the Clay County Commission
Ed Quick, Presiding Commissioner; Larry Larson, Western District Commissioner;
and, Katee Porter, Eastern District Commissioner
CLAY COUNTY
1901 NE 48th Street, Kansas City, MO 64118
Office: 816.407.3490 Fax: 816.407.3491
E-mail: clayco@missouri.edu
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/clay
A G R I C U LT U R E
IN YOUR COMMUNITY Missouri Grown: 86 Contacts 4-H
Through workshops, newsletters, field days, grower conferences and other methods, po- Nancy Elkins Mense
tential growers such as existing row crop and horticultural crop producers will receive 4-H Youth Development Spe-
cialist 816.407.3493
information that will allow them to be successful in growing and marketing high value
Earnest Shepherd Memorial
crops. The increase in production will increase the profitability of small farms and en- Youth Center
hance the viability of small, farm-based communities. Increased availability of safe, high 816.781.7733
quality locally produced vegetables and fruits will benefit citizens in all regions of Mis- Sheila Bruns
souri, especially those living in the Kansas City Metro area. On-Site Director
Home Horticulture and Environment: 90 Contacts Diane Mead
Secretary
Gardening with insufficient information may result in failure, wasted money, physical
injury and environmental degradation from soil erosion or misuse of pesticides. Home
gardeners are provided with research-based horticultural information resulting in greater
gardening success.
When you support University of Missouri Extension, Clay County benefits! Agriculture
The FastTrac® New Venture™course is creating new jobs by providing tools to those who want to start their Marlin Bates
own business. Entrepreneurs are learning how to design a business model that matches their personal vision and Horticulture Specialist
how to create a business plan that communicates an opportunity to investors. David Hoffman
Livestock Specialist
Master Gardeners are providing hours of consultation to Clay county citizens on lawn and garden maintenance Julie Abendroth
and educational events that help improve the environment for all. Youth and adults are learning how to organize Agronomy Specialist
community and school gardens where access to exercise and healthy foods is an everyday affair.
Thriving communities and counties have evidence of pride, a cooperative spirit, knowledge of the physical
environment and multi-generational family orientations. The Clay County Century Farm and Farm Family of
the Year programs recognize these strengths in Clay County citizens.
Garden ‘N Grow: 162 Contacts
Seniors are getting stronger and healthier through the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program. Besides bone and Co-County Program Directors
muscle health, they‘re also increasing flexibility and balance and reducing their risk of a life altering fall and The goals of the Garden n Grow program are to experience the fun of gardening, to
subsequent economic consequences. enjoy a feeling of success, and to have the satisfaction of sharing harvest food with Glenda Kinder
others in need. Nutrition and Health Education
4-H is investing in Clay County‘s future. Students who participate in 4-H are more likely to go to college and The Garden n Grow program is a 10 week summer program led by Master Gardeners
Specialist
enjoy increased financial success. Youth are learning how to be team players, to be lifelong learners, and to Nancy Elkins Mense
and other adult volunteers. 4-H Youth Development
approach problem-solving with confidence.
The participants, 9 to 13 year old youth, learn not only vegetable gardening, but also Specialist
Family Nutrition Education Programs teach kids about nutrition, food safety, and physical activity for lifelong ―cultivates‖ other science, math, and language skills.
health and fitness. Changing lifestyle choices to be healthier can make a huge, positive difference in Missouri‘s
costs for Medicaid. Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City: 216
Master Gardeners contributed 17,786 volunteer hours in Kansas City metro in FY2010.
Children thrive when the adults in their lives (parents, grandparents, child care providers, and teachers)
They operated the MG hotline, March through October and responded to 2361 calls. They
participate in Extension educational programs on a wide range of topics of child development and discipline,
gave 60 talks on horticulture topics to more than 1000 residents. They organized a one-day
healthy lifestyle choices, and building strong and resilient families. OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF
garden seminar for >170 people. They raised funds ($10,000+) to support their activities.
Leadership education for youth and adults is preparing stewards of tomorrow‘s community assets and preparing They reported participating in 1713 hours of continuing education. Edythe Weber
Secretary/ Bookkeeper
citizens for engagement in civic affairs.
Recommendations on Clay County Soil Tests : 96 Contacts Carla Rathbun
Part time Receptionist
Richard Rice Glenda Kinder Abendroth and Bates reviewed reports for crop production and pasture management and
Council Chairman Co-County Program Director provided additional recommendations to aid clientele in applying the appropriate form and WEST CENTRAL REGION
University of Missouri Extension University of Missouri Extension rate of fertilizer. 1106 W. Main Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Clay County Clay County One-on-one crop and pasture management consultations: 45 Contacts
Wayne Prewitt
Research-based agronomy information provided to growers, aided in their farm man- Acting Regional Director
agement decisions.
University of Missouri Extension provides $11.19 worth of services for every dollar invested by the AgNewsline Regional Newsletter
Clay County Commission. Without this foundation of local funding for basic operating costs, Distributed to over 2400 clients throughout West Central Missouri.
Extension wouldn’t be able to function in the community.
ECONOMIC VIABILITY 2010 CLAY COUNTY
EXTENSION COUNCIL
The Extension Council serves
Nearly 98 percent of all businesses with employees are categorized as small businesses. In as an advocate for University
assisting the owners and managers of those businesses, MU Extension contributes to this of Missouri Extension in Clay
County. Members are elected
county‘s economic development through growth in jobs, sales, innovation, technology and appointed as directed in
development and commercialization. State Statutes.
Richard Rice. Kearney
In Clay County, during 2010, business development program specialists and business counselors Chairman
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT with MU Extension served 246 people and their companies with business start-up and
management counseling, training, and other assistance. In addition, entrepreneurs and business
Jodee Fredrick, Liberty
Vice Chairman
Gale Hutton, Kearney
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT owners reported the following economic impact and activity as a result of the services provided Secretary
Clay County 4-H clubs are offering long-term educational experiences to 100 4-H members! They are learning life skills by the MU Extension Business Development Program: Doris Wilson, Kansas City
such as decision making, public speaking and working with others. These members learn by doing under the guidance of Treasurer
75 4-H adult volunteers, who teach projects ranging from aerospace and arts to New Jobs: 13 George Campbell
veterinary science and sport shooting. City of Gladstone
Sales increases: $12,773,000 Kristina Jordan
Clay County Clubs are involved in community service which is integral to positive Government contracts: $442,070 4-H Council
youth development programs. Missouri young people who are 4-H participants report ―I have learned many things from 4-H New businesses: 8 Carol Kesler
and enjoyed doing so. Much of what I Kearney
significantly more leadership experiences and higher scores on internalizing the value Jobs retained: 33
have learned has a wide variety of uses, Peggy Mosbacher
of service than their non-4-H peers.
ranging from business, to politics, to Loans and investments in business: $4,505,500 Kansas City
Volunteers create, support and are part of the 4-H community. Missouri 4-H everyday life. 4-H provides a number of Acquired assets: $21,250 Kirsten Priebe
skills that help to prepare youth for City of Liberty
volunteers responding to a survey report they contribute on average 100 hours per becoming productive adults and citizens.
Clients/companies receiving business counseling: 111 Peggy Smith
year. Valuing their time at $18.70 per hour, based on average Missouri incomes, the However, some things that I have learned Business training attendees and conference participants: 135 Liberty
contribution of Clay County 4-H volunteers was worth more than $140,250.00 in 2010! will be immediately and crucially helpful Betty Sulzen
More importantly, these adults serve as mentors for our youth, priceless. to me. The skills I have learned through Gladstone
demonstrations and the creation of Pam Wiltfong
4-H SCHOOL ENRICHMENT projects are applicable to two of my Clients of MU Extension’s Business Development Program Kansas City
Clay County 4-H school enrichment programs are short-term educational experiences largest interests: academics and Vern Windsor
that supplement learning in the classroom. Most are led by teachers. The most popular entrepreneurship.‖ in FY 2010 achieved more than $1.9 Billion in economic Liberty
4-H school program in Clay County is Talking With TJ which helps students learn to Clay County 4-H member
make plans, work together and appreciate differences in others. Over 620 students took impact for the state of Missouri. Business and
part in this program. Community Development
Susan Henson,
EARNEST SHEPHERD MEMORIAL YOUTH CENTER The following programs and activities are reflective of the ways that Henson, and her colleagues Business Development
in the Small Business and Technology Development programs, support, educate and develop Specialist
In 1962, a group of Clay County citizens created a youth center to serve all area youth and provide a permanent location of the Charles St. Clair
4-H County Fair. Philanthropist Edna Shepherd donated the land to serve the youth in memory of her late husband Earnest businesses across the county and region. Community Development
Shepherd. Through the Board's vision an impressive tradition of educational and recreational programs that foster character Job Creation & Workforce Development through Entrepreneurship and Small Business Specialist
development has been established. The Youth Center prides itself in providing a perfect backdrop (62 acres of woods, Crystal Weber
Education /Support Local Food Systems Specialist
meadows, creeks...) for their programming as well as other youth organization activities. University of Missouri Extension
The primary source for laid-off workers entrepreneurship training is through the
provides two staff to oversee daily operations and create programs.
FastTrac® NewVenture™ program for dislocated workers University Missouri Extension is
248 participants (on average approximately 30% of participants started businesses)
This past year the Youth Center has reached over 3800 youth through their educational programs. Over 840 adult volunteers the University’s Statewide class-
5 sessions in FY10, 32 hours of training each session; 5 classes within each session
have helped with programs and facilities upkeep! The Youth Center has been utilized by over 20,000 people in some capacity room in:
Engaged in the successful CEO Coaching and More…™ program, designed for existing, Small business
this past year.
growth oriented companies, for the fourth year Farms
One of the popular programs presented at Earnest Shepherd Youth Center is the Radical Challenge program. It is an outdoor One-on-one consulting with small business clients Home
Schools
adventure program designed to promote teamwork, leadership and communication. The program places teams of 10 – 12 youth Coordinated QuickBooks computer trainings (6 sessions in FY 2010) Senior centers
in mental and physical challenges. The adult volunteers lead each team through this four hour outdoor workshop. Hosted the Missouri Entrepreneur’s Celebration at the UMKC SBTDC. This event Conference rooms
highlighted assistance to and successes of SBTDC clients in the Kansas City area and Youth camps
A series of question were asked to each of the students that completed Radical Challenge. Here are their responses: was well attended by legislators, other stakeholders, university administrators and faculty Housing projects
29% of the students indicated that "Today was the first chance I‘ve ever had to lead a group in an activity." and entrepreneurs—over 250 participants Hospitals
54% of the students indicated that "Today was the first chance I‘ve ever focused on improving skills as a team player." Factories
For more detail on MU Extension business development news, visit
82% of the students were able to identify at least seven skills associated with teambuilding. On the Web
http:/www.missouribusiness.net/
85% of the students were able to see and identify team skills in other teammates during the debrief exercise. ...the University for 1 million
people, many of whom never set
foot on a campus.
In Missouri, 4-H programs reached 100,700 youth ages 5 to 18. Students who
participate in 4-H are more likely to go to college and enjoy increased financial success.
FA M I L I E S A N D C O M M U N I T I E S
Falls Prevention Coalition of Clay and Platte Counties brings together 35+
agencies and senior serving organizations around the goal of preventing falls.
Through collective effort, the coalition has brought increased attention to the hazard of falls
for seniors and shared prevention strategies through a ‗tool kit‘ for citizens. In addition to par-
ticipating in monthly networking meetings, University Extension brought a Mizzou researcher
to Kansas City to provide new information on the role of Vitamin D and health – particularly Families & Communities
for seniors. 45 Northlander professionals attended this 4 hour training event. Marsha Alexander
Environmental Design
Team Nutrition Project seeks to provide consultation and support to Kansas City metro Specialist
centers as they change their food service capacities and offerings to meet ―Eat Smart Guide-
Diana Milne
lines‖. These guidelines, while voluntary, are meant to create an environment where children Human Development
are offered wholesome, healthy choices in food, learn about food and nutritional needs, and Specialist
are engaged in physical activity that supports healthy habits. The Clay County Kids Kick- Glenda Kinder
A healthy community is one where people can make healthy, affordable food choices and where locally-produced food Start Campus, Kansas City, MO., took advantage of this program and improved their services Nutrition and Health Education
is available and safe physical activity options make being active easy. In healthy communities, families flourish and Specialist
for 98 children and 22 staff.
raise resilient children; and professionals interacting with families can network and collectively resolve community
problems.
The $1.5 million in federal funds invested each year for
The Northland Early Education Council (NEEC) found a permanent home with University Extension but it remains a
collaboration of northland agencies dedicated to high quality educational training for early childhood educators. NEEC teaching families healthy eating habits results in an estimated
efforts improve the workforce in child care and thus improve the quality of care and education of young children. The
2010 ―Lunch and Learn‖ annual conference reached 50 directors and administrators who learned how to provide a annual reduction of $13.1 million in future medical costs. FAMILY NUTRITION
quality program in tough economic times. The 17th Annual Fall Conference reached 170 participants, 15 presenters, EDUCATION PROGRAM
22 exhibitors and 9 volunteers. Participants could choose from 21 break-out sessions and received 5 clock hours of Denise Schmitz
continuing education. ―Workshops on the Move‖ took affordable training experiences to the workplace and attracted Nutrition and Health Education
120 participants in 8 events hosted by early childhood centers or agencies. Specialist, Coordinator
816.482.5854
Building Strong Families program made it possible for family members to learn skills that improve their parenting FNEP Staff
skills, cope with stress and anger concerns, and improve communication skills that build family resiliency. This four Mary Libeer
week series was offered three times in 2010 through Good Samaritan Center in Excelsior Springs for 26 low-income Nutrition Program Assistant
residents. Alianzas Bi-National Health Week. The from the farm to school and home and how
2010 Bi-National Health Week major health healthy choices affect the body, reached 530 Julie Williams
Nutrition Program Associate
event in Kansas City was held in Clay elementary school Students at Lewis
Northland Task Force on Grandfamilies and Grandfamily Support Groups. The task force identified through County this year on October 2nd. 100 Accelerated Elementary, Excelsior Springs. Gina Conde
surveys that a growing number of northland area grandparents, aunts/uncles, and other family members are raising families participated in the health fair at Nutrition Program Associate
minor children. Faced with their unique challenges, these families benefit from support group meetings that offer them Hillside Christian Church, received health Nutrition workshops for seniors, parents,
a place to share their concerns, obtain community resources and receive understanding and encouragement from others promotion information, screening and health youth, food-service and child care providers
going through similar circumstances. The Family Friends Program, co-facilitated by University Extension and services as needed. Bi-National health week improve the diet quality of families all over
Children‘s Mercy Hospital, organize group meetings twice a month during the day, and once a month in the evening. is a national program held annually to Clay county. In 15 educational events, 319
Family therapists, health educators, law enforcement, and other specialists make presentations at these meeting. increase public awareness, and provide citizens learned how to make healthy
services to the low-income Spanish choices or provide healthier choices for University of Missouri Extension
Home Ownership Made Easier – Homebuyer Program. Five Clay County residents completed the first time home- speaking communities regardless of their family or children in their care. does not discriminate on the
buyers‘ class. The program is supported by the USDA Rural Development program for homebuyers. healthcare coverage or immigration status. basis of race, color, national
More people are preserving fruits and origin, sex, sexual orientation,
Family Nutrition Education Program. vegetables from their backyard or local religion, age, disability or status
In older adults, poor diet and lack of physical activity contribute to declining muscle mass and thinning of bones.
farmers market so they can enjoy home- as a Vietnam-era veteran in
Without adequate muscle mass and bone strength, older adults are more prone to falls and are more likely to develop FNEP provides information on nutrition,
employment or programs.
osteoporosis, which currently affects 55% of people over age of 50. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy provides a safe food safety and physical activity for lifelong grown produce year round and save food
opportunity for seniors to exercise in community areas familiar and non-threatening. Throughout Clay County there health and fitness to low-income families. dollars. Hands-on experiences were offered
are 6 local sponsors, hosting the 1 hour sessions either 2 or 3 times per week. These sessions provide 125 educational In 2010, 4080 individuals and families were so that participants could learn and gain
contacts weekly. An Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy 10-week series was offered in Excelsior Springs and Kearney served through schools, community groups confidence in their ability to preserve food
in 2010, that reached 29 individuals and doubled the repertoire of safe exercises the seniors could do together. and agencies. Four schools and nine safely on their own. Ten 2-hr Home Food
agencies hosted programs on site. Preservation events resulted in 140
Additionally, the Food Power Adventure, an educational contacts.
interactive exhibit showing the path of food