Aaron Day Family recognized as 2016 Webster County Farm Family

Bob Schultheis

Natural Resource Engineering Specialist / County Program Director

Phone: 417-859-2044

E-mail: schultheisr@missouri.edu

Marshfield, Mo. ― Aaron and Angie Day and son Brier of Marshfield were among the families honored during the Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State Fair.

Each year the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state which are active in their community, involved in agricultural activities and who participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H and FFA.


The Days, who operate a beef cattle farm near Marshfield, were selected as the Webster County Missouri State Fair Farm Family by the Webster County Extension Council and local Farm Bureau.


“The Day family works to continue the tradition of what a family farm is all about—capitalizing on work experience and education to build farming skills that lead agriculture successfully into the future,” said Bob Schultheis, MU Extension natural resource engineering specialist and county program director for Webster County Extension.     


The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies, including the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair and Commissioners, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and University of Missouri Extension.


This was the first year in its 58-year history that all 114 counties participated by nominating a family.


The event showcases the impact Missouri Farm Families have on the economy and heritage of our state. “These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities, and are active participants in local outreach and extension,” said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. “As the showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”

Shown in the photo are (from left to right) front row: Aaron Day, Brier Day, Angie Day. Back row: Marshall Stewart, MU Extension’s Vice Chancellor for Extension & Engagement; Sherry Jones, State Fair Commissioner; Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair Director; Lowell Mohler, State Fair Commissioner; Richard Fordyce, Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture; and Blake Hurst, President of Missouri Farm Bureau.

Local residents chosen as State Fair Farm Family for Barry County

Reagan Bluel

University of Missouri Extension in Barry County

417-847-3161

bluelrj@missouri.edu

CASSVILLE, Mo., ― Jimmy and Talana Hinson and family of Cassville were among the families honored during the Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State Fair.

The Hinson family was selected as the Barry County Missouri Farm Family by the Barry County Extension Council and local Farm Bureau. The family includes Tierany, Cameron and Jaret Hinson.

Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state who are active in their communities, involved in agriculture and participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA.

The Hinson family operates a 500 acre cow/calf operation.  In addition, Mr. Hinson is the Ag teacher at Cassville High School where Talana is a speech teacher. Of the Hinson’s four children, the three youngest, which are still living at home, raise and show swine. The children are very involved in the farm operation.

The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies, including the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair and Commissioners, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and University of Missouri Extension.

This was the first year in its 58-year history that all 114 counties participated by nominating a family.

The event showcases the impact Missouri Farm Families have on the economy and heritage of our state. “These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities, and are active participants in local outreach and extension,” said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. “As the showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”

Caption for Picture :

Back row dignitaries include:

Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor for Extension & Engagement,  MU Extension

Sherry Jones,  State Fair Commissioner

Mark Wolfe, MO, State Fair Director

Lowell Mohler, State Fair Commissioner

Richard Fordyce,  Director of Agriculture, Missouri Department of Agriculture

Blake Hurst, President, Missouri farm Bureau

Front Row:  Talana, Jaret, Tierany, Camron, and Jimmy Hinson

Sponsorship of the Salute to Century Farms event

Could your business help sponsor Greene County Extension’s third “Salute to Century Farms” event? The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, 2015 at the Round Barn Event Center along Clear Creek between Willard and Ash Grove, Mo. 

We have a great evening of entertainment and education lined up (see attached flyer for details). Attendees will be treated to a full meal provided by Maggie Mae’s Catering from Miller, Mo.

The sponsorship opportunities are as follows:

Bronze Level: For $100 your business name will be listed as sponsor on our event flyer, on our website, in our media releases, and in our event program. We will be mailing event information to area landowners and Century Farms in Greene County.

Silver Level: For $250 your business will get the same benefits as the bronze level plus your business logo will be used, you will receive two complimentary tickets to the event and be introduced at the event. 

Gold Level: The first two individuals or businesses to contribute $500 cash will also get naming rights as the official sponsor of our meal or the entertainment (sponsor can choose). These sponsors also receive the same benefits as the bronze and silver level donors plus a gift certificate for a free soil test from Greene County Extension.

Checks need to be made out to Greene County Extension with "Salute to Century Farms" in the memo portion of the check. Thank you for your consideration.

David L. Burton

Civic Communication Specialist and County Program Director

(417) 881-8909

Email: burtond@missouri.edu

Donation for benefit auction at the Salute to Century Farms

Any business with rural or agricultural roots and customers, is encouraged to donate an item or gift card for Greene County Extension to sell at a fall live benefit auction. The auction will provide funds for Greene County Extension’s educational programs during the year and will help us reach over 40,000 county residents with quality Extension training this year.

We will have at least 100 to 150 people at our auction which will be held as part of Greene County Extension’s third annual “Salute to Century Farms” event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 at the Round Barn Event Center along Clear Creek between Willard and Ash Grove, Mo. We have a great evening of entertainment and education planned.

We will also be honoring four farms in Greene County with Century Farm status. That means this productive farms have stayed operational and in the same family for over 100 years!

All donations for the auction will be appreciated. Gift cards, gift certificates for services, actual items should sell well. If you would like me or one of our council volunteers to come to your business and pick up a donation, please contact me by telephone or by email.

Donations are needed prior to Sept. 20.

If you need information about the tax-exempt status of Greene County Extension that information can be found here: tax letter and forms (PDF).

David L. Burton

Civic Communication Specialist and County Program Director

(417) 881-8909

Email: burtond@missouri.edu

Car Free Park Week at Botanical Center Aug 23-26, 2016

The main entrance to the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park will be closed to vehicular traffic due to a railway construction project.

The Botanical Center will remain open and the gardens and grounds are accessible via the South Creek Greenway walking trail.

Please be considerate of businesses nearby. Trailhead Parking is available at McDaniel Park at 2405 S. National Avenue(National Avenue and Sunset Street),Tal's Trailhead at 3351 S. Kauffman Road, and the Volunteer Nature Trail section at 4680 W. Rountree Road.

Limited parking may be available at the American Legion Post 639, south of the park on Scenic Ave.

If you plan to visit the Greene County Extension Center please call ahead of time and make an appointment although phone messages can be left along with soil samples.