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Cass County 2014 Annual Report

Public Value of MU Extension’s Business Development Programming Efforts:

By supporting business development programming efforts, enterprising Missourians receive information and training to successfully start, run and expand businesses. This increased business activity creates jobs, increases consumer demand, promotes economic development and generates tax revenue for the public’s welfare.

A unique partnership exists between University of Missouri Extension and local government. In Cass County, we’re proud of the many ways our partnerships with local government, organizations and coalitions have worked to improve lives of our residents. This annual report is intended to be a snapshot

of our program highlights. This past year MU Extension had 26,410 direct and 105,640 indirect

educational contacts within our county! Over 14,300 hours, valued at $267,410.00, were contributed by volunteers. We are committed to changing lives through local strengths.

Jeff Cox David Ory David Hoffman

Luke Scavuzzo Extension Council Chair County Program Director

Jimmy Odom 2014 Cass County Commission

MU EXTENSION, MO SMALL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (MO SBTDC), MO PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS (MO PTAC), MO ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, MO CAREER OPTIONS PROJECT, AND THE MO MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Served 46 people and their companies with business start-up and management counseling, training and other assistance.

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

As entrepreneurs and inno-vators, Missouri’s small businesses are becoming a more diverse group that continues to make our state’s economy productive and vibrant. There are 500,000 small businesses in Missouri, with over 1000 in Cass County. Nearly 98 percent of all businesses with employees are catego-rized as small businesses.

Cass County Business Impact

New Jobs Created 0

Increase in Sales $266,000.00

Government Contracts $5,823,340.00

New Business Start-up 0

Jobs Retained 0

Loans and Investments in Business $860,000.00

Acquired Assets $0.00

COALITION PARTNERSHIPS. Faculty provide ongoing leadership, support and technical assistance for:

Cass County Coalition for Drug Prevention & Recovery (CCC-DPR) which focuses on client access collaboration for county families

affected by substance abuse related issues.

Ray-Pec Community Alliance, community coalition addressing bullying and substance abuse within the Raymore-Peculiar School District.

STAY STRONG, STAY HEALTHY/Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy. 10-week strength training and fall prevention program for middle-aged and older adults. 58 participants (100%) improved health, physical strength and balance in pre/post physical assessments as a result of the program. Four sites continue to meet regularly under volunteer leadership.

COOKING MATTERS FOR ADULTS. 6-week program for limited resource adults. The program combined food preparation and nutrition skill building through hands-on meal preparation and educational activities. 92 participants completed the program.

COOKING MATTERS FOR DIABETICS. 6-week program for adults with diabetes. The program combined food preparation and diabetes management skill building through hands-on meal preparation and educational activities. 42 persons completed the program.

COOKING MATTERS AT THE STORE. 65 participants learned basic food budgeting and shopping skills during a two hour grocery store tour.

FAMILY NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM. For youth nutrition education was provided in kid-friendly terms with hands-on activities like taste-testing healthy foods and practicing healthy skills; education for adults included nutrition, food safety, physical activity, and food resource management. 4644 preschool & elementary school students, teachers and parents were reached. 81% reported making healthier food choices, while 55% reported eating breakfast more often; 79% reported improved hand washing and 69% reported increased physical activity. Participating schools/agencies: Belton, Drexel, East Lynne, Harrisonville, Raymore-Peculiar, Sherwood, Heritage Pre-School, Wee Rock Learning Center, Phoenix Family Housing, Cass County Psychological Services, Headstart, Fishes N Loaves Beacon of Hope, and Shepherd’s Staff Food Pantry.

BODY IMAGE AND PUBERTY. 213 5th grade students learned how puberty changes the body and how these changes can affect body image and self esteem.

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT, 6 week program that helps people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and how their health problems affect their lives. 23 people completed the program.

SUCCESSFUL AGING. 1542 adults participated in education focusing on practical dietary and fitness tips to reduce the common challenges of aging. 92% reported adopting at least one healthier lifestyle habit to maintain independent living. Multiple media efforts supported this programming.

CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION. 1439 adults participated in chronic disease prevention education designed to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and/or osteoporosis through dietary and fitness changes. 87% reported the adoption of at least one healthier lifestyle habit that reduces their risk of chronic disease development. Multiple media efforts supported this programming.

FOOD PRESERVATION. 112 persons gained basic to advanced skills of home food preservation through canning, freezing and dehydration workshops. Follow up surveys showed that participants preserved on average at least 68 quarts and 137 pints of produce which reduced family food expenditures. 95% of participants reported sharing information with family and friends.

FOCUS ON KIDS. A parenting program to assist parents to help their children adjust to their parent’s divorce. 102 parents attended, stating the class provided useful ideas and would help with ways to resolve conflicts regarding the children with the other parent.

University of Missouri Extension Cass County Annual Report 2014

Public Value of MU Extension’s Healthy Lifestyles Programming Efforts:

When you support healthy lifestyles programming, Cass County citizens become more active and make healthier food choices, leading to lower risk for disease and illness which increases disposable income for families (reduced medical/pharmacy expenses, fewer days missed from school/work, etc.) and eventually leads to lower long term medical costs for families, communities, employers, Medicaid and Medicare.

Missouri ranks as the 12th most obese state, with 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 9 children/teens being obese, and 1 of 2 across the age span being overweight. $1.9 billion is spent annually in Missouri on obesity-attributed medical expenses, half is paid by Medicare and Medicaid. On average, obese adults (18 to 65 years of age) spend 36 percent more on medical expenses annually than those of normal weight. Obesity impacts the economics of our state, by contributing to loss of productivity by employees due to absenteeism, disability and early death. MU Extension is a county leader in preventive nutrition and health programming, by partnering with hospitals, schools, agencies and private business.

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CASS COUNTY EXTENSION

201 W. Wall St., Harrisonville, MO 64701 Office: 816.380.8460 Fax: 816.380.8465 E-mail: cassco@missouri.edu

2014 CASS COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL The Extension Council

serves as an advocate for University of Missouri Extension in Cass County. Elected and appointed members provide assistance in setting and accomplishing education program goals and objectives, managing center operations, and determining program priorities.

David Ory, Chairman, Harrisonville Matt Moreland, Vice Chairman, Harrisonville Georgia Stull, Secretary, Freeman Diane Bolinger, Treasurer, Harrisonville

Glenn Coleman, Peciliar Paula Diaz, Raymore Wilburn Harris, Drexel Valerie Jones, Garden City Patti’ Klaus-Schreihofer, City of Belton Carol Pryor, Pleasant Hill Luke Scavuzzo, County Commission Wayne Schrock, Garden City Eli Silva, Creighton Arcenio Velez, Peculiar John Vic Grice, City of Raymore

CASS COUNTY FACULTY and SUPPORT STAFF AGRICULTURE/ NATURAL RESOURCES

Nathan Cahill, Agri-Business Specialist, 660.747.3193 Travis Harper, Agronomy/Horticulture Specialist, 660.885.5556 David Hoffman, Livestock Specialist /County Program Director, 816.380.8460 Phillip Boydston, Lincoln University Small Farm Program, 816.726.7720

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Traci Baldwin. Procurement Specialist, 660.747.3193 Georgia Stuart-Simmons, Community Development Specialist, 660.747.3193

FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES Rhonda Kasper, Family Nutrition Program Associate, 816.380.8460 Susan Mills-Gray, Nutrition & Health Specialist, 816.380.8460 Brittany Nieder, 4-H Youth Educator, 816.380.8460 Mark Porth, Housing and Environmental Specialist, 816.885.5556 Dedra Thomas, Family Financial Education Specialist, 816.747.3193 Lisa Wallace, Human Development Specialist, 660.885.5556

SUPPORT STAFF Kathy Edwards, Cass County Center Administrative Assistant, 816.380.8460 Wayne Prewitt, West Central Regional Director, 660.890.0857 Peggy Divine, West Central Regional Administrative Assistant, 660.890.0857

2014 CASS COUNTY FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Faculty Wages / Benefits County Funds ........................................... $0 State/Federal Funds ..................$231,000.00

Assistant Wages/ Benefits County Funds ............................. $36,000.00 State/Federal Funds ................................. $0

Travel County Funds ............................. $12,500.00 State/Federal Funds ..................... $5,850.00

Office Supplies / Equipment County Funds ............................... $8,000.00 State/Federal Funds ..................... $6,000.00

Marketing / Postage County Funds ........................................... $0 State/Federal Funds ..................... $4,232.00

Office Operations (in-kind support of office

space, phone, custodial service, maintenance) County Funds ............................. $80,724.00 State/Federal Funds ................................. $0

Total County Funds ............................$137,224.00 State/Federal Funds ..................$247,082.00

FIRE AND RESCUE TRAINING INSTITUTE. Provided professional training to 100 county firefighters and emergency response personnel.

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE. Trained 10 county and city officers in basic to advanced skills.

MISSOURI TRAINING INSTITUTE. Provided area business, public & non-profit organization employees and board members training in human resource management.

INDEPENDENT STUDY/DISTANCE LEARNING. High school and university credit/non-credit courses were provided through the internet, interactive television and independent study to 228 residents.

Equal opportunity is and shall be provided to all participants in Extension programs and activities, and for all employees and applicants for

employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to

violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the armed forces of the United States of America."