Podcast appearances and mentions of missouri extension

Wednesday, April 23 -  Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on the trade war and the cost of new vs pre-owned equipment, a rise in importing eggs amid the continuation of the avian flu, and economic assistance payments. Then, Doug introduces us to Rachel Hopkins, an Ag Business Field Specialist with University of Missouri Extension, who has a long background in farming as she was raised on a multi-generation dairy farm. Doug and Rachel discuss the hardship family farmers are facing, where money is being hemorrhaged, and delving into the family finance aspect and where to “tighten the belt” and stop “keeping up with the Jones's.” Today's financial climate is causing farmers to make hard cuts to farm budgets, but Hopkins says they should not overlook household expenses. As a family farmer and mom, Rachel knows first hand the added stress of off-budget costs, especially when $20-$30 here or there multiple times quickly add up. Lastly, Doug opines the importance of female farmers, financial success in farmings, and modern farming via the AI influence. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Losing calves during pregnancy may not be a big factor in your operation, but it's still a loss and it does affect your bottom line. So today Chloe Collins (University of Missouri Extension) walks us through what can cause Gestational Pregnancy Loss during the Early Embryonic phase of the first 45 days to the fetal period from 45 days to birth. Plus, ways to mitigate those losses in both our young cows and older cows. It may not seem like a real problem in your cow herd, but maybe just understanding it a little better could increase your calf crop by 1 or 2 percent. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #calfloss #opencows #deathloss #productivity #muextension

Research shows Missouri beef consumers feel more strongly about animal welfare and management practices than the national average. In this episode, Dr. Craig Payne with the University of Missouri Extension shares how the Beef Quality Assurance program invests in building consumer trust.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Dr. Scott Poock, an Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri Extension and a dairy and beef cattle vet. He discusses the latest on the bird flu.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Hart, the CEO of Open The Books. They discuss his thoughts on DOGE, his group's new report on NASA that breaks down if DEI took priority over mission safety. Mark is then joined by Dr. Scott Poock, an Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri Extension and a dairy and beef cattle vet. He discusses the latest on the bird flu. They are then joined by 97.1 Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon with an update on the Players Championship. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew discuss multiple trending topics including the Missouri Governor planning on appointing a police commission, a Connecticut man that was kept captive in his own home by his step mother for over 20 years, and more. Mark is then joined by Neal McCluskey, the Director of the CATO Institute's Center for Educational Freedom. They discuss his thoughts on the United States Department of Education being cut down and more. They then discuss the trending news involving a high school athlete that hit an opponent with a baton during a race that she is claiming was an accident. Are people buying it? In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Madeleine Kearns, an Associate Editor for The Free Press. They discuss her recent piece on a grandma who was arrested by Scotland's speech police. Listen to find out what she did to deserve this. He is later joined by Jane Dueker, a local attorney and a regular on the Reardon Roundtable. They discuss Missouri Governor Kehoe planning on signing the police control bill for St Louis, her advocacy for state control of the St Louis police department, and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Hart, the CEO of Open The Books. They discuss his thoughts on DOGE, his group's new report on NASA that breaks down if DEI took priority over mission safety. Mark is then joined by Dr. Scott Poock, an Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri Extension and a dairy and beef cattle vet. He discusses the latest on the bird flu. They are then joined by 97.1 Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon with an update on the Players Championship. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this edition of "Update" we talk with Patrick Davis, the livestock field specialist for the University of Missouri Extension in Cedar County, about the Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Conference being held in February. Topics include conference presentations, why someone should consider attending, the cost to attend, booth spaces and how to register.

Send us a textHaley Schwantz From Fayetteville, AR. University of Arkansas BS Crop Science and University of Wisconsin MS in Plant Pathology. Currently based out of Oregon county with University of Missouri Extension as Agronomy Specialist but still living in Arkansas close to the state line. Abby WardMy name is Abbey Ward, I'm the Private Land Conservationist for Oregon and Shannon Counties with the Missouri Department of Conservation. I'm originally from High Ridge, MO in Jefferson County, MO. I graduated with a Bachelors In ecological sciences from Southeast Missouri State University and have over 6 years of experience working with wildlife conservation.To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Scott Jagow and Erin Goss from Shaw Nature Reserve share details on upcoming fall events, including the importance of a sincere pumpkin patch and Halloween-themed activities at the reserve. The episode also addresses listener gardening questions: Sally seeks advice on a dying oak tree with mushrooms, and Erin suggests consulting the Missouri Botanical Garden and the University of Missouri Extension. Jan asks about controlling creeping charlie, and Erin recommends manual removal or a broadleaf herbicide

Safely operating a chainsaw, from the moment you start the engine to the moment you turn it off, is a critical piece of safe habitat management in many ecosystems. In our final episode of our 5-part Habitat Safety Miniseries, forestry educator and chainsaw expert Chris Evans from the University of Illinois takes Adam through every step of safe chainsaw maintenance, operation, and use.  Give us some feedback or potential topics you would like to here by filling out our listener survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm   Resources mentioned in the show:  You can learn more about the wildland fire chainsaw class (S212) Chris mentioned at this link: https://www.nwcg.gov/training/courses/s-212-wildland-fire-chainsaws-2012/administration Safety and Woods Workers training resources: http://sawwtraining.com/index.html Chainsaw safety video series from Husqvarna: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0VcazyXHqErUd8ib-OKs6sZkfGFQ5shu&si=LwGG9mEA1Un-3kSE Chainsaw safety tips from Penn State Extension: https://extension.psu.edu/chainsaw-safety-tips Chainsaw safety tips from Missouri Extension: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g1959

Safely operating a chainsaw, from the moment you start the engine to the moment you turn it off, is a critical piece of safe habitat management in many ecosystems. In our final episode of our 5-part Habitat Safety Miniseries, forestry educator and chainsaw expert Chris Evans from the University of Illinois takes Adam through every step of safe chainsaw maintenance, operation, and use.  Give us some feedback or potential topics you would like to here by filling out our listener survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm   Resources mentioned in the show:  You can learn more about the wildland fire chainsaw class (S212) Chris mentioned at this link: https://www.nwcg.gov/training/courses/s-212-wildland-fire-chainsaws-2012/administration Safety and Woods Workers training resources: http://sawwtraining.com/index.html Chainsaw safety video series from Husqvarna: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0VcazyXHqErUd8ib-OKs6sZkfGFQ5shu&si=LwGG9mEA1Un-3kSE Chainsaw safety tips from Penn State Extension: https://extension.psu.edu/chainsaw-safety-tips Chainsaw safety tips from Missouri Extension: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g1959        

In this edition of Update we talk with Livestock Field Specialist, for University of Missouri Extension, Patrick Davis about the Hickory County Cattleman's Bus Tour taking place August 5th-August 8th and the various cattle and livestock operations the tour will be visiting.

In this program of "Update" we talk with Livestock Specialist David Brown about the upcoming Sheep and Goat Field Day held by the University of Missouri Extension.

Most of us probably think we're good neighbors. But…most of us probably actually aren't. The Lost Art of Neighboring is something that David Burton is bringing back to help small towns and the people who live in them thrive.    About David:   David Burton has been a community development specialist with the University of Missouri Extension since 2001. He is headquartered in Springfield and creates educational programs focused on leadership and becoming an engaged neighbor.   In 2021, David created Missouri Good Neighbor Week. The Governor signed a bill making Missouri Good Neighbor Week official in 2022. Then, in 2023, Missouri Good Neighbor Week was named America's Neighboring Program of the Year by Neighborhoods USA. His Engaged Neighbor program was also named the program of the year by the University of Missouri Extension.   MU Extension programs and events like "Neighboring 101," “Show Me Neighborhood Art Week” “Missouri Good Neighbor Week” and “Neighbor Kindness Day,” help to raise awareness about the importance of being an engaged neighbor and the positive impact each of us can have on our neighbors, our neighborhood and our community.   Born and raised in Ash Grove, Mo., David is proud to call the Ozarks home. He is a two-time graduate of Drury University (1988 and 2001) with degrees in political science, journalism, and integrated marketing and communication.   David is a prolific writer and still writes “Live and Learn” each week for the Greene County Commonwealth, and a monthly column on neighboring in the Springfield Daily Citizen.   David and his wife, Stacey, live in Republic. Their family includes their dog Otis and their two grown children: Lauren and Matthew (and his wife Megan). They are active at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield, where David has served as Chairman of Deacons, twice chaired the pastor search team, and is preparing to lead their Neighborhood Mission Trips.    In this episode, we cover:  How David even got started in this whole neighboring thing Why we don't need more good neighbors, we need more engaged neighbors Why grassroots neighborliness actually works  How to navigate change and push against the norm What we can each do about being neighborly in our own communities Links and Resources Mentioned: David's website: engagedneighbor.com David's blog: https://we-are-neighbors.blogspot.com/ University website where you can enroll in Neighboring 101 for $25 or find other Engaged Neighbor programs: https://extension.missouri.edu/ Missouri Good Neighbor Week: https://www.missourigoodneighborweek.com/ National Good Neighbor Day: https://nationalgoodneighborday.com/ Take the Engaged Neighbor Pledge: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EngagedNeighborPledge Subscribe to my Engaged Neighbor newsletter: https://extension.missouri.edu/media/wysiwyg/Extensiondata/dotdigital/preferences/county/Greene/Preference-en.html?utm_campaign=1020591_Becoming%20an%20Engaged%20Neighbor%20-%20%20%20February%202024%2C%20Issue%201&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

 Join host Scott Jagow and his expert guests, Steve Millet of Plant and Pest Doctor and Nathan Brandt, horticulture specialist from University of Missouri Extension, as they tackle your gardening questions and discuss the spring allergy situation. From identifying pollen culprits to managing allergy symptoms, get insights and tips to keep your garden thriving and your allergies at bay.

In this week's Managing Mental Health, a partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Brownfield Ag News, Wesley Tucker, a field specialist in Agriculture Business and Policy with University of Missouri Extension, has a few tips on how to minimize stress when transitioning the farm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Elam is At Your Service! In the first hour of tonight's show, Mike is joined by author Dave Cole, who shares how his career as an engineer and passion for educating inspired him to create the book series The Math Kids, which incorporates math-solving skills into mystery stories for kids. Mike is also joined by Deana Dothage of the University of Missouri Extension, to share how the program helps Missourians through agricultural service.

Between emotional factors, unspoken expectations, and ineffective communication, a family business can be exceptionally difficult to navigate. A lack of succession planning can destroy a family business and cost Farm Credit a client. In this episode of The Forward Thinking podcast, host Stephanie Barton, VP of Marketing and Communications at FCCS welcomes Wesley Tucker, Farm and Ranch Transition Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension for a conversation about the messy world of family business succession planning. They discuss challenges that are unique to family business, strategies for navigating family and business roles, and actionable tactics that result in successful succession planning.    Episode Insights Include:   Why is succession planning necessary in family businesses?  Too many people are afraid to broach farm succession and its necessary conversations.  A family business may be the most difficult type of business to run.  An overlap of family and business can cause areas of friction that must be addressed.  A separation between family and business relations is essential to effective succession planning.    Estate planning versus succession planning Estate planning is what happens with all of your stuff after you die.  Succession planning is the continuation of the business after you die.  Estate planning is an event while succession planning is a process.  Generally, succession planning should have started yesterday.  Consider the difference between a road map and a treasure map.    First steps in succession planning  Communication is the first step to getting started.  Consider the plans for the future, no matter how difficult it may seem.  Whatever you do, do something. Don't assume your kids are going to work it out on their own.  Employ a professional team that can advise you.  Family meetings and interviews can help you determine the future of the farm.  Explain the whys behind your decisions rather than leaving it as a surprise after the funeral.  Consider the potential future of family relationships as they will change after your death.    Strategies for effective family meetings  Consider three types of family meetings- farm operation, farm business, and family council meetings.  Business meetings need to happen regularly and before there is a crisis or major decision to be made.  Delegate topics for each member to be in charge of, including compensation, vacation, and scheduling.  Spend more time working on the business and less time working in the business.  Don't expect family council meetings to be fun, but know they will be effective.  These meetings will help to protect family relationships long-term.    Navigating fair and equal heir scenarios Farm succession is different than other businesses. Cash flow and wealth accumulation both impact succession planning.  Fair market value buyouts are not going to happen the day after the funeral.  Estate planning and succession planning have to work together.    Timelines for effective transitions Five phases outline the stages of bringing family members into family farm ownership.  In phases 1 and 2, ownership of the family farm needs to be earned or bought.  Management is available to family members in phases 3 and 4.  Phase 5 transfers the majority of ownership to the next generation.   Transitioning roles for the older generation does not mean total withdrawal from the business.  Generational and gender roles play into successful transitions.    This podcast is powered by FCCS.   Resources   Learn more about the FCCS Ag Lending Conference- https://www.fccsconsulting.com/conferences/forum   Connect with Wesley Tucker - Wesley Tucker   Get in touch   info@fccsconsulting.com  

Strong Cattle Market Food Safety in Direct-to-Consumer Sales Summer Fish Kill   00:01:05 – Strong Cattle Market: Beginning this week's shows is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with a cattle market update. Beef supplies are tightening as beef production continues to decrease.  derrell.peel@okstate.edu Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter   00:12:06 – Food Safety in Direct-to-Consumer Sales: Londa Nwadike, K-State and University of Missouri Extension food safety specialist, discusses food safety as it relates to direct-to-consumer sales. There are many resources available to producers who are starting or continuing direct consumer sales. MF3138 - Regulations and Food Safety Best Practices MF3136 - Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets Seasonal and Simple   00:23:05 – Summer Fish Kill: Finishing the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, with information on why people could be seeing dead fish in their ponds. There are things people can do to increase oxygen in their pond for the fish.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Davis discusses the upcoming  SW MO MU Extension Beef Cattle Conference. Preregistration is due March 7th.

Davis discusses the upcoming SW MO Spring Forage Conference.

Davis discusses the upcoming regional grazing school and the 2022 Missouri Steer Feedout.

Join us for a conversation with David Burton, County Engagement Specialist in Community Development at the University of Missouri Extension. Tune in as we talk about being an engaged neighbor and learn what we can do to make an impact right in our backyard.

Patrick Davis discussed an upcoming drought meeting that will cover topics of dealing with forage and livestock from this summer's drought. The meeting will be held in Nevada at the Vernon County Fairgrounds on Monday, August 22nd.

BYLINE: Niara Savage and Samantha Horton—A vintage military-style trunk she bought at an eastern Michigan flea market when she was a teenager became a staple of Jennifer Poupard's life.Poupard, now 37, originally bought it to store her CDs. Over the years the trunk — styled with leather handles and metal buckles — served as a container for shoes, a coffee table and as a resting place for a record player.When her child, Wallace, was born in 2013, it was put to a new use.“[Wallace] would pull the stand at that trunk and turn around and run to me,” Poupard said. “And that is around when I noticed the numbers going up.”The numbers that went up were Wallace's blood lead levels.Poupard was participating in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program -in Chicago at that time, which required Wallace to receive regular blood lead tests.In 2014, Wallace's 18-month lead check came back as 5.3 micrograms per deciliter. At the time, the Centers for Disease Control's reference level was 5 micrograms per deciliter. The CDC lowered that threshold to 3.5 in October 2021.After consulting with other moms in an online Facebook group, Poupard began to believe her beloved heirloom may have been the culprit.The Missouri Independent and NPR's Midwest Newsroom are collaborating to explore the issue of high levels of lead in children in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.Vintage products purchased at thrift stores or antique shops were often made decades ago – long before current federal regulations on toxic substances went into effect.Lead paint is regularly found in vintage items more than 40 years old. But the sale of vintage items containing lead paint isn't regulated, and many buyers aren't aware of the threat the neurotoxin poses when bringing second-hand finds into their homes.‘No normal level of lead'Lead paint and lead pipes are cited as the top risks of lead exposure to children. Poisoning from consumer goods and antiques is rare. Still, state health department websites for Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska warn about the dangers of lead in hand-me-down furniture and old ceramics and antique toys. [Lead product recalls chart]Elevated blood lead levels in children are typically discovered through routine screenings, not because the child showed signs of poisoning, said Dr. Denise Hooks-Anderson, a family physician who previously practiced in St. Louis for 10 years. Symptoms of lead poisoning include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue, and maybe headaches, Hooks-Anderson said. And even if there are no immediate symptoms to warn parents and doctors, the long-term consequences of lead exposure for children can be severe.“One of the most dangerous misconceptions about lead is that levels have to be really high to cause damage,” Hooks-Anderson said. “There is no normal level of lead. Having any lead in our blood is abnormal.” In a 2010 study researchers with Oregon State University, the State University of New York and the University of California-Berkeley purchased used items from second-hand and antique stores. They found that leaded items could be purchased at each of the stores they visited in Virginia, New York and Oregon, and that 19 of the 28 purchased items violated the 1978 federal standard banning the use of residential paint containing greater than 600 parts per million lead. The most toxic item researchers tested was a salt shaker lid containing 714 times that limit. Researchers agreed, at the time, that it would likely be impossible to regulate the sale of second-hand items at antique stores and flea markets and that children should not be allowed to come into contact with items purchased from an unregulated seller.Concerned about where the lead was coming from, Poupard sought answers online. That's where she found Tamara Rubin, an activist for consumer goods safety with a large online community. Rubin founded Lead Safe Mama LLC in 2016 to formally continue the work she'd started in 2008 educating the public about lead hazards after her own children were poisoned. She estimates she interacts with up to 100 people a day, answering questions and providing resources. About “90% of my readership is moms,” Rubin said, “Moms and grandmas.”In Rubin's private Facebook group of more than 18,000 members, parents seek support and advice from one another about experiences involving lead poisoning or childrens' exposure to leaded items. Rubin sent Poupard 3M swabs to test items in her home for lead, as she's done for countless other families. “And I tested the trunk. And that was positive, like immediately bright red on the swab,” Poupard said. That's when she recalled the first summer she had the trunk, when her health had taken a temporary turn for the worse around the same time that she was using a metal scraper and wire brush to strip off the green paint on the trunk.It's unlikely the trunk was the only thing contributing to Wallace's lead levels in the older apartment. But Poupard immediately covered it with a sheet to limit Wallace's exposure. But given its size, it took years for her to finally get the trunk out of their lives. And when she was finally able to get rid of it, she wanted to make sure on one else would bring it into their home.“I wrote with permanent marker all over it like in huge letters lead paint on all the sides and inside,” Poupard said. “And I timed it for when the garbage truck should be coming that day or the next day. Building materials like doors, window sashes and decorative items from before 1978 are particularly risky, said Dr. Kandace Fisher-McLean, a professor with the University of Missouri Extension and Coordinator for the National Healthy Homes Partnership. Vintage dishware, ceramic items, silverware, jewelry, toys and furniture are also more likely to contain lead.But there isn't a reliable way for a person to assess whether an older object is a lead hazard.“You can certainly use that age marker, as a general sort of rule of thumb,” Fisher-McLean said. “But with all of the items that are on the market, and all of the ways that and means that people could obtain these items, from antique stores, to flea markets, to thrift stores to garage sales, there was absolutely absolutely no way to regulate all of the things that are already on the market.” Lead has to get inside the body to be dangerous, and children are most vulnerable, Fisher-McLean said. “Children are naturally curious, and they put their hands in their mouth. They touch lots of things, then they put their hands in their mouth.” As a good rule of thumb, “don't purchase vintage toys for your children to play with,” Fisher-McLean cautions. Vintage dishes can be especially risky as they're exposed to heat and light over time, leading to the production of lead dust that poses a danger if ingested or inhaled, Fisher-McLean said.When 15 children and adults tested positive for elevated blood lead levels tied to the use of ceramic ware last year, the New York Health Department issued a warning about purchasing or using traditional ceramic ware from flea markets, street vendors or places where it's difficult to determine the manufacturer or how the product was made.At the Chesterfield Antique Mall in St. Louis County, Missouri, a vintage 1940s dish set is on display and for sale.“A piece like that might be beautiful to hang on your wall or to put in a china cabinet,” Fisher-McLean said. “But certainly, it's not something that you want to be eating off of.” Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas declined to comment on policies regarding the sale of damaged or vintage dishes and toys. Discount store itemsEven new items can pose threats of lead exposure. Discount stores including Dollar General, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree offer thousands of products at low prices, from essential items to kids' toys. With hundreds of discount stores across Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, people can come to rely on these retailers — especially when they might be the only options within a short distance from home. Campaign for Healthier Solutions, a nonprofit that works to reduce lead and other toxic elements in items purchased at discount stores, has conducted studies over the years on the lead levels in things like tablecloths, jewelry and toys sold at discount stores. [Bargain stores, poor tracts scatter plot]Its most recent study found that of 226 items tested, the level with toxic chemicals, including lead, dropped from 81% in 2015 to 53% in 2022. While the lead levels were improved, lead soldering in toys and headphones targeted towards children were found to have high levels of the toxic metal.The group wants discount stores to demand manufacturers produce products with no lead, said José Bravo, national coordinator for the Campaign for Healthier Solutions.“Lead is such an easy lift for stores or retailers to go upstream to their suppliers and say, ‘Guess what? No lead is safe lead, right,'” he said.Bravo said the reduction in the number of items being found with toxins is progressing. Along with the report, one of his organization's efforts is communicating with each company's executives to update their policies to expand the restricted substance list. But the lists are only being applied to the store labeled products, meaning more work needs to be done so it applies to everything sold. Dollar Tree's corporate spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment. The federal Consumer Goods Protection Agency sets standards for tolerable amounts of lead in products. So far this year six products have been recalled for exceeding a lead concentration of 90 parts per million in children's products. Bravo said leaving it up to regulators isn't always enough.“Most often enough, people would say, ‘Well, yeah, you know, the EPA, or the Food Drug Administration, or somebody is safeguarding our health when it comes to them.' That's no

Patrick Davis discusses an upcoming workshop about sheep and goat parasite management.

Fertilizer costs have skyrocketed… not to mention high costs in other inputs items like diesel.  It's time to step back and think about what we are doing.  John Lory and Craig Roberts with the University of Missouri Extension join me to talk about what we can do to mitigate these higher fertilizer costs through making good use of “Free Fertilizer” in our pastures through Intensive grazing and the use and management of legumes in the plant diversity of our pastures. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Simmental #OneToughAnimal #bobcat  #fertilizer #legumes #soilscience #freefertilizer #grazingschool

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Tim Taylor, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 48.Representative Tim Taylor, a Republican, represents parts of Howard, Cooper, Saline and Pettis Counties (District 48) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2020.Prior to serving in the legislature, Taylor retired from the Columbia Fire Department after a long career.Born in Mexico and raised in Boonville, Taylor entered the United States Air Force in 1987. Rep. Taylor is past president of the Cooper County Youth Fair, past member of the University of Missouri Extension, member of the Masonic Wallace Lodge #456 and active as a firearms and archery instructor for 4H.Taylor resides on a farm near Speed with his wife and son, Dawn and Carter. The family has owned and operated Taylor's Bake Shop in Boonville for more than 18 years.For more info: https://www.facebook.com/TimTaylorMO48thhttps://house.mo.gov/memberdetails.aspx?district=048&year=2022&code=RContact Governor Parson:https://governor.mo.gov/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Tamra Reall is an entomologist with Missouri Extension and she speaks with KMOX Health Editor Fred Bodimer about tick season which is now through June and what can be done to prevent them getting on you and if one does the best way to remove it.  (Photo Credit - Getty images)

Lorin Fahrmeier from Lexington, MO is a farmHER that works side by side with her husband and two children, on their farm, where they grow close to 20 acres of fresh fruits and vegetables. With a focus on selling their diverse crops direct to customers, they sell their fresh produce and wine at the City Market in Kansas City on Saturdays during warmer months. On an annual basis their family welcomes thousands of visitors to their farm and roadside market for u-pick berry and pumpkin picking, educational experiences and wine tastings.  Lorin works diligently to help educate their customers about how their food is grown and more importantly, how to prepare it for their families.  Lorin lives and breathes her passion for food and farming as she works for University of Missouri-Extension as the Missouri Farm to Institution Project Coordinator, a position that allows her to influence Missouri citizens in a new way by connecting Missouri farmers to schools and other institutions to help provide fresh, local foods for students and other customers.

Welcome back, friends! For this week's episode, we had the honor of interviewing - for the second time on this podcast - David Burton. David is the County Engagement and Community Development Specialist at the University of Missouri Extension Office, and this week, he shared with us both his journey of neighboring and advice he would give to others seeking to neighbor. Enjoy!David is a frequent collaborator and a neighboring guru. He teaches a class with Missouri Extension called Neighboring 101, and it's an awesome, free course that dives deep into the practical elements of fostering relationships with your neighbors. We're honored to have him back on the podcast in order to continue sharing about his awesome work and also to share his great wisdom with us. 

University of Missouri Extension specialists stand ready to connect farmers with mental health resources. In this Managing for Profit on Brownfield, Kathy Dothage, an MU Extension professional, says they don't diagnose, they educate and help people recognize changes in behaviors. Karen Funkenbush, head of the Missouri AgrAbility Project and an MU Extension specialist, works with people who have disabilities and are actively engaged in agriculture, connecting them to the help they need to succeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Brown of University of Missouri Extension joins us to discuss the newest Cattle on Feed Report released today plus a rundown of the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri Livestock Specialist Dr. Patrick Davis talks about the upcoming grazing school that will be available. He also talks about the hands on experience that you will get if you attend.

Andrew Pitkin and Dr. Davis talk about an upcoming Native Grass Pasture Walk near Jasper.

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Chat with Tamra Reall, PhD, Field Specialist in Horticulture University of Missouri Extension about what it take to start your very own garden! . #startingagarden #gardening #gardentips Please like & subscribe! Find us on social media @frisellanursery.com www.FrisellaNursery.com

On this episode of Frisella's All Around the Yard Podcast we talk with Tamra Reall, PhD all about pollinator gardens. Tamera is a Field Specialist in Horticulture at University of Missouri Extension, Urban West. Learn why you should care about the bees & other pollinators in our ecosystem! Please like & subscribe - be sure to turn on the bell so you never miss a video from Frisella Nursery! Follow us on social media @frisellanursery and visit us online at www.frisellanursery.com!

Andrew Pitkin and Dr. Davis talk about an upcoming Native Grass Pasture Walk near El Dorado Springs.

This week, Matt and Adam are joined by David Burton from Springfield, Missouri who works for the University of Missouri Extension in community development. David shares his experiences with neighboring, what caused him to begin advocating for neighboring, as well as the pilot program they launched in March and what lessons they are already learning from that.To learn more about the neighboring movement, visit us at www.NeighboringMovement.org.

Andrew Pitkin and Dr. Davis talk about an upcoming Sheep and Goat Production Workshop.

Department of Defense dollars are a large part of federal contracts in Missouri, a top ten state in landing these dollars. This is according to a new report by Mark C. White, state specialist with the University of Missouri Extension.

3-29-21 AJ DailyAmerican Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Applications Due May 1, adapted from a release by Karen Hiltbrand, Angus Communications. http://www.angus.org/Pub/Newsroom/Releases/032621-angus-aux-scholarship.aspxPLC Fosters Dialogue at Legislative Conference, adapted from a release by the Public Lands Council. http://publiclandscouncil.org/2021/03/26/plc-fosters-dialogue-at-legislative-conference/Beef Artificial Insemination School is April 9-10 , adapted from a release by Heather Conrow, University of Missouri Extension. https://extension.missouri.edu/media/wysiwyg/Extensiondata/NewsAdmin/Photos/2021/20210323-AIschool-1.pdf?utm_campaign=647241_Beef%20artificial%20insemination%20school%20is%20April%209-10&utm_medium=email&utm_source=emailCompiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.

Andrew Pitkin and Dr. Davis talk about an upcoming Fence Law workshop happening in Barton County.

2-23-21 AJ DailyEvaluate your Calving Distribution, adapted from an article by Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension. To read more, visit http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/02feb21/0221fp_Distribution.html. U.S. Total Red Meat and Poultry Consumption, adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group. For more information, go to http://www.dailylivestockreport.com/documents/dlr%2002-23-21.pdf. PLC Announces 2021 Legislative Conference, adapted from a release by the Public Lands Council. To learn more or to register, visit http://publiclandscouncil.org/2021/02/23/plc-announces-2021-legislative-conference/.

2-5-21 AJ Daily. With More Global Optimism, CAB Exports Rise in December, adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef LLC. For more information, please visit https://www.cabcattle.com/with-more-global-optimism-cab-exports-rise-in-december/.NCBA Works to Improve Business Climate for Cattle Producers with 2021 Policy Priorities, adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. To read more, visit https://www.ncba.org/newsreleases.aspx?newsid=7424.Cover Crop Conference Goes Virtual, adapted from a release by Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension. For more information, visit https://mailer.missouri.edu/42N5-DEJH-DF96347E26F33333220KL66A24BA4578BE11B3/cr.aspx.

Andrew Pitkin and Dr. Davis talk about an upcoming Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Conference.

America's Heroes Group Roundtable Serving Disabled Veterans in Rural America with Partner Veteran Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law Panelists: Brent G. Filbert- Pentagon U.S Navy Veteran, Professor, and Clinical Director at the University of Missouri School of Law. Maria Rodriguez- Alcal'a- County Engagement Specialist position with University of Missouri Extension in Southwest Missouri. 

The Refugee Integration Project spent 12 months documenting critical shifts and moments for refugees who resettled in St. Louis. The stories emerging from that research will be presented this week in a new puppet show called “We Came As Refugees: An American Story.” A collaboration with the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the St. Louis Storytelling Project and the University of Missouri Extension, it's all in an effort to help increase awareness about refugees and challenges they face in the United States.

So, what’s this week’s episode about? It’s about agriculture’s economic impact on a very urban region, specifically St. Louis. The St. Louis Agribusiness Club just announced the results of their Agricultural Economic Impact Study on the St. Louis Region. This study has been conducted every five years since the first one was conducted in 2004. And guess what. ZimmComm produced that first study and you can still see those results on the organization’s website. To talk about the study I’m going to share conversations with Matt Amick, Missouri Soybean Association and President of the St. Louis Agribusiness Club. Then you’ll hear Alan Spell, University of Missouri Extension, who actually researched and prepared this year’s study.

Mike Harbit and Dr. Patrick Davis talk about an upcoming Cattle Management workshop series.

Andrew Pitkin and Thabena Bower talk about the upcoming 4-H Chicken BBQ fundraiser.

#RayCoVoEmily Bergsieker, University of Missouri Extension 4-H field specialist for Ray and Lafayette counties, discusses the Ray County Fair, scheduled for July 11-17 at the Ray County Fairgrounds in Richmond.Dantin McBee, a member of the Millville 4-H Club and a student at Elkhorn Elementary School, discusses his involvement in 4-H and his plans for the fair.Volunteer Marjorie Jenkins reflects and comments on her service in 4-H and with the Ray County Fair. Jenkins, who's featured in the Richmond News' Ray County Fair supplement, also comments on receiving the Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award.Farmer and tire/body shop owner Charles Calvert reflects on his service as a Ray County Fair volunteer and comments on his family being named the Ray County Farm Family of the Year. He also shares his insights about the demolition derby, a staple of the fair that's not part of this year's fair because of COVID-19 concerns. Host Shawn Roney provides some Richmond-related updates since the June podcast, "All (or Mostly) About Richmond."Notes: Dantin McBee was interviewed before Bergsieker. For purposes of structure, their order has been reversed here.To be a sponsoring business or a supporting patron of this podcast series, contact Sharon Donat, media specialist with the Richmond News and Town & Country Leader, by email at sharon@leaderpress.com or by calling the Richmond News at (816) 776-5454.

In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, Andrew Holsinger joins the crew to talk about everything Japanese beetles. We discuss nearly every angle of dealing with this invasive and incredible nuisance. We dive into: If home gardeners can feel overwhelmed, what about farmers dealing with Japanese beetles? How do commercial orchards deal with these pests? What can you do to protect your large shade trees? What about backyard fruit trees? If you control the Japanese beetle grubs in the lawn will it help with damage caused by adult beetles? Do you need to spray your sweet corn? What are the organic options to control Japanese beetles? Check out these resources on Japanese beetles Japanese beetle factsheet from University of Illinois Extension Mass Trapping by University of Missouri Extension https://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2018/1/mass_trapping_japanese_beetles/ Ken Johnson's webinar on Japanese beetles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On0cbWjkoo4 Japanese beetles - plants they like and don't like & chemical controls https://uofi.box.com/s/9tx9sly5er1il921pmx8osj2t92clwqx Contact the hosts: Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu

Dr. Dudley delves into  how to save the African American community through social activism and focused leadership with President and CEO of Urban League Michael P. McMillan.  FULL Guest Bio: Michael P. McMillan is the President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc., a nonprofit organization that has been providing social services to the metropolitan St. Louis community since 1918. The St.Louis Urban League is the largest affiliate of the NUL movement headquartered in New York City. The Urban League's mission is “to assist African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights.” Each year, the Urban League serves more than 100,000 residents with economic opportunity, educational excellence, community empowerment, civil rights and advocacy programs. As an advocate for social and economic parity, McMillan speaks on behalf of Urban League constituents.  In response to the crisis in Ferguson, McMillan created the Save Our Sons program in St. Louis County to help over 850 African-American men find jobs and hosted the Urban League's largest job fair in its history at St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley with over 5,000 participants. He has also charted the building of the Urban League Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson on the site of a convenience store that was burned down during the crisis. Opened in 2017, the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center houses the Save Our Sons program along with social service partners: The Salvation Army, Midland Division; the University of Missouri Extension and the Lutheran Hope Center. In July 2017, McMillan and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis hosted the largest National Urban League Conference in history with nearly 25,000 in attendance.  McMillan has received hundreds of awards and commendations from various organizations and was recently inducted into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame as its youngest and as one of the Ebony Power 100 Most Influential African Americans in the United States. Additionally, he is the recipient of the 2013 Trumpet Award for Community Service; the Whitney M. Young and the John Mack Leadership Awards from the National Urban League; Chairman's Award presented by the St. Louis Minority Supplier Development Council; a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Montford Point Marines and for the Salute to Women in Leadership Awards program.  McMillan is a member of Boards of Directors of the following companies and organizations: The St. Louis Zoological Commission, Regions Bank Community Development Corporation in Birmingham, Alabama, The Sheldon, Grand Center, Heat Up St. Louis, Inc. (Cool Down St. Louis), The St. Louis Community Foundation, The DESE Task Force, The Muny, Greater St. Louis Area Council - Boy Scouts of America and the Workforce Investment Board of St. Louis County. ​ Michael P. McMillan is a graduate of Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies and a minor in Political Science with an emphasis in Finance. Additionally, McMillan is an Eisenhower Fellow, American Council of Young Political Leaders Alumnus and member of Eta Boule Chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis and St. Alphonsus “Rock” Church.Support the show (https://ileadacademy.net)

Welcome back to Peas in a Pod-cast by Springfield's Friends of the Garden, hosted by Madison Hadler! Today we have Kelly McGowan with us again, who is a Field Specialist in Horticulture for the University of Missouri Extension in the Botanical Center. She tells us some beginning gardening mistakes she sees and how to avoid them! We also talk about using the Master Gardeners and MU Extension to help you with these so check them out here: (417) 881-8909, or go to their website for more resources: http://mggreene.org/?fbclid=IwAR3Jbz3cjtKlqbPm8n7-45_D_4q783L9HEB3fZnXSvH4DJFB-q9xEo72WM0. As always, help support the Friends of the Garden by becoming a member today! Go to our website: https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/ and check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthegarden. Have questions you want to be answered? Tell us on Facebook!

In every county and metro area of the state, University of Missouri Extension works to improve the lives of Missourians. Despite the limitations of social distancing, Extension is using technology to expand access to locally grown food, provide farmers new opportunities to sell their products and guide small businesses through this difficult time. By working with community partners, Extension is offering creative solutions that tackle the challenges of today and help everyone move forward together.On this week’s episode of Remote MU, we talk with Lorin Fahrmeier, the Farm to Institution Project Coordinator for the Youth and Family Division of University of Missouri Extension; and Justin Keay, a field specialist in horticulture for MU Extension in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. Together, we discuss how Extension staff and faculty are connecting Missouri producers with consumers in order to provide healthy food and strengthen local economies.

Welcome to the first episode of Peas in a Pod-cast brought to you by Springfield's Friends of the Garden! This podcast is here to serve as your gardening handbook, your connection to the Botanical Center, and a way for you to pass the time in quarantine. In this episode, we have Kelly McGowan, who is a Field Specialist in Horticulture for the University of Missouri Extension in the Botanical Center. We talk about how gardening can help with anxiety, how to get started, and more! If you have any questions about gardening the Master Gardeners are still able to help call (417) 881-8909, or go to their website for more resources: http://mggreene.org/?fbclid=IwAR3Jbz3cjtKlqbPm8n7-45_D_4q783L9HEB3fZnXSvH4DJFB-q9xEo72WM0. Check out Friends of the Garden Facebook to give episode suggestions here: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthegarden and go to our website to donate: https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/.

Pawpaw has big potential as a specialty crop with conservation value.  In this episode, learn about the plant's biology, propagation, and promising cultivars from Patrick Byers, University of Missouri Extension; and about technical and financial support for agroforestry plantings like pawpaw from Lauren Cartwright, Missouri's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) expert Patrick Byers of the University of Missouri Extension shares what the home gardener should do before you spray anything on an insect. Plus, he gives practical suggestions for how to manage aphids, squash bugs, squash vine borers, cabbage worms, slugs, and Japanese beetles -- all organically and with minimal spraying!  View full blog post with show notes here. 

A conversation about innovation in Extension with Bradd Anderson State 4-H Leadership & Communication Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, and Hunter McBrayer, Regional Extension Agent, Alabama Cooperative Extension.

Dirt Cake and Open Book Management David Burton Part 3 David is a civic communication specialist for University of Missouri Extension and has responsibilities throughout the 17 counties of southwest Missouri. He is headquartered out of the Extension office in Springfield, Mo.   David is an award winning member of the extension as well as an award winning fiction writer.   In this episode David talks about mini-games, the steps to begin going down the road of opening up your organization, and finally, the importance of Dirt Cake! Our second guest to mention the importance of  yummy deserts in their pursuit of a more open, engaging workplace.   Social Shareables We spend too much time at work to not have some fun being there.   Literal notes while listening to the episode. The goal of a mini-game is get your team focused on hitting the critical number. They also call them drivers.   Struggles implementing the great game - getting people excited about it, both management and staff. Finding time to do it.     No question, just the first steps to get started getting the whole team involved in the business of your organization: Read the book Pray/Meditate/Ponder if you’re ready and next steps Search out others running the GGOB   First step in opening up the books: buy The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack. (not an affiliate link, they’re not allowed in Missouri - What’s Up With That!?)  http://amzn.com/0385348339   The importance of Dirt Cake. -   Natural Child World Dirt Cake Recipe. http://naturalchildworld.com/dirt-cake/   Integrative Mom Mostly Organic Dirt Cake Recipe - http://integrativemom.com/mostly-organic-dirt-cups-recipe/   To get the show sent to your phone automatically, subscribe via itunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-intentional-business/id1049626659?mt=2   Sign up for email updates at http://inspiredandintentional.com/subscribe   http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode30 Resources Greene County Extension Council Business Plan - http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/documents/PlansReports/businessplan-GreeneCountyExtensionCOUNCIL.pdf   Greene County Extension Great Game of Business  Presentation http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/ggob.aspx   Diagram and explanation of how Greene County Extension is implementing the Great Game of Business -  http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/documents/GGOB/Information%20chart%20to%20explain%20-%20LARGE.pdf   Explanation of how the Extension began using the Great Game - http://southwestregionnewsservice.blogspot.com/2015/04/greene-county-extension-begins-playing.html The inspired and Intentional podcast is copyright 2016 by its owner. The music is Funk Game Loop, Kevin MacLeod Royalty Free from Incompatech. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Improve Your Bottom Line 20 Percent with OBM David Burton, Part 2   David is a civic communication specialist for University of Missouri Extension and has responsibilities throughout the 17 counties of southwest Missouri. He is headquartered out of the Extension office in Springfield, Mo.   David is an award winning member of the extension as well as an award winning fiction writer.   In this episode David shares how the great game interacts with their annual business plan, how they’re in the black for the first time in 6 years, and how everyone is participating in the financial accountability of the Extension office.   Social Shareables from Part 2 with David Burton One small (/sarc) effect of running the Great Game at the Extension - 1st time in  6 yrs in the black.   Another small (/sarc) effect of GGOB at the extension - Council members are engaged and understand the financials.   Effect of GGOB at the extension - Everyone on staff coming up with ways to save on expenses. New ideas on income generation bubbled up from inside.   Aha moment - many/most people don’t understand the financials and maybe timid to admit it. No shame. Start educating.   Learn how a nutrition specialist helped to reign in travel spending.   Literal Notes taken while listening to the episode:   How the great game interacts with their process of creating an annual Business Plan - Business Plan is a Blueprint of what they need/want to do. While the Great Game is more of “how” they will achieve the plan. How they will implement.   Just opening up the books and teaching the team the financials has shown, on average, a 20% improvement in your bottom line. You see more benefits if you’re able to provide an incentive.   Mutli-year team member after implementing GGOB - This is the first time I’ve really understood what these numbers mean and how I can impact them.   Chart - Know and teach the rules, follow the action and keep score, and provide a stake in the outcome, and the Critical Number at the convergence of these three.   Know and teach the rules -  First, agree that you’re playing a “game” and that there is a score that measures the success of your organization. What numbers reflect success for your organization.   Follow the action and keep score - Everyone has a line item they’re responsible for tracking and projecting forward. They meet 30 minutes every week to cover the score. Creates a lot of interaction between team members.   Provide a stake in the outcome - can be as simple as having “dirt cake” after hitting a soil test threshold, to a larger “bonus” of development money if they hit the critical number at the end of the year.   Question: How much would it help your organization if you admitted (if true) that there are elements of the financials you don’t understand? What if you started learning and then teaching on it?   To get the show sent to your phone automatically, subscribe via itunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-intentional-business/id1049626659?mt=2   Sign up for email updates at http://inspiredandintentional.com/subscribe   http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode29   Resources Greene County Extension Council Business Plan - http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/documents/PlansReports/businessplan-GreeneCountyExtensionCOUNCIL.pdf   Greene County Extension Great Game of Business  Presentation http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/ggob.aspx   Diagram and explanation of how Greene County Extension is implementing the Great Game of Business -  http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/documents/GGOB/Information%20chart%20to%20explain%20-%20LARGE.pdf   Explanation of how the Extension began using the Great Game - http://southwestregionnewsservice.blogspot.com/2015/04/greene-county-extension-begins-playing.html The inspired and Intentional podcast is copyright 2016 by its owner. The music is Funk Game Loop, Kevin MacLeod Royalty Free from Incompatech. Thank you for sharing your talent.

David is a civic communication specialist for University of Missouri Extension and has responsibilities throughout the 17 counties of southwest Missouri. He is headquartered out of the Extension office in Springfield, Mo.   David is an award winning member of the extension as well as an award winning fiction writer.   In part 1 of 3 episodes, David gets into what open book management is for a small government/non-profit/complicated organization like his, how the great game has changed the mindset of the team, and how they’ve overcome skepticism.   Social Shareables from part 1 Open Book Management is both a life preserver and a motor boat. It helped pull us out of the financial crisis and at the same time moving us forward.   Literal notes taken while listening to the show: Open book management is also financial transparency, financial education, team-building, and a philosophy that gets people on the same page on decision making and strategic planning.   After open book management we’re not just thinking, “what’s in it for me?”.   Questions Are you and your people thinking about the day-to-day habits that are costing your organization money and time?   The extension has a complicated mission, management structure, and funding process. If they’re able to use open book management, do you think your department or company could manage it?   Might there be skepticism in your organization to open book management working? What could help convince your team to buy-in? At the end of this episode is a quick interview with Shawn Murphy, co-creator of The Rebel Leader Podcast. This is the first podcaster highlight i wanted to share with you. I will choose a podcaster that I believe will help you run your business and life in such a way that you will intentional inspire yourself and those around you.   These interviews will normally be their own episode on the Inspired and Intentional channel, but I wanted to share the first one with you.   From the Rebel Leader Launch: The Rebel Leader promises to bring together executives, leaders (both formal and informal), entrepreneurs, authors and influencers who make a difference by leading rebelliously. We’ll interview people you already know and admire, and many purpose-driven leaders you’ve never heard of – but should.   Through stories, interviews and analysis we’ll help you understand how much leadership is changing as we leave the Industrial Age behind – and embrace the Social Age.   The show will be hosted by the CEO and Founder of Switch & Shift, Shawn Murphy. He’ll be joined by Mark Babbitt, our President and Senior Partner.   The Rebel Leader on Switch and Shift - http://switchandshift.com/category/the-rebel-leader-podcst   To get the show sent to your phone automatically, subscribe via itunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-intentional-business/id1049626659?mt=2   Sign up for email updates at http://inspiredandintentional.com/subscribe   http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode28   Resources Greene County Extension Council Business Plan - http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/documents/PlansReports/businessplan-GreeneCountyExtensionCOUNCIL.pdf   Greene County Extension Great Game of Business  Presentation http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/ggob.aspx   Diagram and explanation of how Greene County Extension is implementing the Great Game of Business -  http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/documents/GGOB/Information%20chart%20to%20explain%20-%20LARGE.pdf   Explanation of how the Extension began using the Great Game - http://southwestregionnewsservice.blogspot.com/2015/04/greene-county-extension-begins-playing.html The inspired and Intentional podcast is copyright 2016 by its owner. The music is Funk Game Loop, Kevin MacLeod Royalty Free from Incompatech. Thank you for sharing your talent.

A conversation with Bradd Anderson , University of Missouri Extension, about FilmFest 4-H, http://4h.missouri.edu/go/events/filmfest/. The 5th annual national festival will take place next summer.

Today Paul Pepper talks to VERA MASSEY, University of Missouri Extension, about eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Why is the average American getting less than a cup and a half a day when five is recommended? July 30, 2014