Projects/Programs

The Outreach Development Fund is currently providing funding to  twenty-one (21) projects/program.   The current projects/programs are listed below by program priority:  

ENHANCED ECONOMIC VIABILITY

Business & Industry Program Plan	$1,604,327
Project director: Steve Wyatt	FY02 to present
The mission of University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program is to serve Missourians by extending the research-based knowledge and problem-solving resources of the University of Missouri and key stakeholders to improve the state's economic viability by focusing on high-priority needs of businesses and entrepreneurs.  Our goal is to increase Missouri's economic viability by becoming a leader in building small business and entrepreneurial capacity and climate.
Community Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture	$467,635
Project director:  Sandy Rikoon	FY02 to present
The Community Food systems and Sustainable Agriculture (CFFSA) is an outreach program within the Food, Environment and Society Program in Rural Sociology.  This program builds on current research and outreach strengths within the University of Missouri and other agencies to:
Enhance opportunities for Missouri communities and citizens to participate in community food systems and consumer-farmer linked programs. Increase the economic viability of farms and communities across Missouri through the integration of sustainable production and marketing practices into current and new farm operations. Conserve and improve Missouri's natural resources through the application of sustainable production practices.
Office of Value Added Agriculture Outreach	$1,148,504
Project director: Joe Parcell	FY97 to present
The purpose of the Missouri Value Added Development Center is to enhance Missouri agri-producer profitability and sustain rural community economic viability by assisting agricultural entities in the business development and economics of value-added ventures.
provide extension educators decision support tools with which to assist agriculture producers in the formation and operation of collective entrepreneurship businesses, develop a mechanism for linking campus research and extension activities related to value added agriculture, and provide support and strategic planning input to functional business units.
Pasture-Based Dairy Production for Missouri	$87,885
Project director:  Robert Kallenbach	FY04
The intent of this program is to expand the original SW Missouri pasture-based dairy program statewide.  In addition, it takes the original core group producers to another level that involves heifer development and waste management.  All objectives will continue to focus on profitability and environmental stewardship. Goals and Objectives:
Show producers how to profitably raise replacement dairy heifers. Train dairy producers in the core groups about waste management plans that protect the environment. Facilitate the formation of two new local "grazing groups" in dairy production areas in North and Southeastern Missouri.
Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program	$785,394
Project director: Dave Patterson	FY99 to present
The Show Me Select Replacement Heifer Program is focused entirely on Missouri's farmers and is dependent upon active participation from regional extension livestock specialists and local veterinarians, each of which are critical components of the agricultural sector of this state.

BUILDING STRONG INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

Alianzas: Partnerships that Support Culturally Diverse Communities	$831,685
Project director: Delores Arce-Kaptain	FY01 to present
Through University/Community partnerships, Alianzas helps communities work with Missouri's growing immigrant Latino populations and increase their understanding of cultural differences.  Cambio De Colores is an annual conference which brings together people from communities, education, and state agencies to focus on the needs of Missouri's Latino population and the communities where they live.
Building Strong Families	$471,862
Project director: Brenda Procter	FY97 to present
The Building Strong Families (BSF) Program uses an interactive, 13-module curriculum that helps families discover and build on their strengths, face challenges, and make their own choices.  Topics are Family Strengths; Communicating; Managing Stress, Child Self-Care; Food and Fitness; Working; Setting Goals; Positive Discipline; Money Matters; Balancing Responsibilities; Consumer Beware; Healthy House; and Kids and Self-Esteem.
Career Information	$360,000
Project director: Jean Ward	FY97 to present
The primary purpose of the Career Information Hotline is to provide dislocated workers and other individuals throughout the state of Missouri with information on occupations, education and training, financial aid, and job hunting information.
CECH-UP Local Government Program	$310,986
Project director: Marvin Beckerman	FY99 to present
Local Government CECH-UP gives Missouri middle-school students hands-on experience with municipal and county government.  The program connects local government officials, students and teachers in classroom learning, site visits and community projects.  The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards.
Community Based Decision Making	$975,581
Project director:  Mary Leuci	FY00 to present
This program contributes to citizen engagement in creating strong and healthy communities.  Public issues addressed are likely to contribute to economically, socially, politically, and environmentally viable communities.  Our goals is to increase the capacity of communities to engage in participatory deliberative processes that facilitate informed local decision-making.
Community Emergency Management Program	$135,341
Project director: Eric Evans	FY02 to present
The Community Emergency Management Program develops and provides resources, personnel and educational programs and materials to support the goals of the disaster recovery partnership and the capability of University of Missouri Extension to assist communities and citizens in all areas of emergency management.
Family and Community Resource	$469,899
Project director: Tammy Gillespie	FY00 to present
The Family and Community Resource Program helps agencies and individuals develop grass-roots educational efforts to create strong families in healthy communities. Through University of Missouri Extension, this program makes available educational materials and opportunities in the form of publications, videos, satellite conferences, professional development, and a site on the World Wide Web.
Housing Profile Protocol: Partnering to develop Tools to Foster Community Revitalization and Citizen Empowerment	$337,139
Project director:  Ronn Phillips	FY02 to present
Community participants will have the resource materials, skills and experience necessary to plan and execute a sustainable community planning process from conception, diagnosis, through implementation. Extension personnel will be able to facilitate the sustainable revitalization community assessment process in communities in their respective regions using these resource materials and processes.
Local Government Management & Leadership Partnerships	$110,000
Project director: Andy Glassberg	FY99 to present
The partnership is an innovative cooperative agreement between East-West Gateway Coordinating Council, UM-St. Louis Public Policy Administration and University of Missouri Extension.  The partnership is designed to better integrate the academic and service/outreach functions of the University with the professional local government community.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK Jr.) Mini-Grants	$4,800
Project director: Tammy Gillespie	FY03 to 1/31/04
The primary objective of the mini-grants is to conduct community-based programs that exemplify Dr. Martin Luther King's mission:  community service and non-violence.  A secondary objective is to promote community partnership. University of Missouri Extension will award mini-grants to Extension specialist who will implement one of the following community programs:  Carry-On Suitcase Project or RETHINK Anger Management.
Urban Mission Program (UMKC)	$856,500
Project leader: Chris Rinck	FY99 to Present
The Urban Mission program develops and maintains internal and external relationships with community-based programs; expands existing database of resources  to assist community agencies, University of Missouri Extension, and University of Missouri-Kansas City faculty to address critical issues; addresses critical urban issues through the assistance in project development/implementation, strategic planning and evaluation; and, assist in building the capacity of community agencies and university faculty to address the critical focus University of Missouri Extension areas.
Urban Neighborhood (UMSL)	$1,090,527
Project leader: Kay Gasen	FY99 to Present
The Urban Neighborhood/University Partnerships links university resources with urban neighborhood needs and priorities; develop mutually respectful research and action partnerships; and to strengthen the capacity of both the university and the community build flourishing neighborhoods.
VISTA	$25,000
Project leader:  L. Jo Turner	FY04
The program will apply the talents and energies of 20 VISTA members to eliminating poverty and enhancing the development and well-being of youth, families and communities across Missouri. VISTA members will work with Extension faculty out of local and regional offices to help communities develop and sustain high-quality programs across the state.  The goals are to establish self-sustaining after-school computer lab programs and to secure places for 300 youth to participate directly in local government decision-making in 30 low-income Missouri communities.
CREATING AND SUSTAINING HEALTHY  ENVIRONMENTS
MoWIN (Missouri Watershed Information Network)	$277,947
Project director:  Tabitha Madzura	FY97 to Present
MoWIN is a partnership of state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, natural resources interest groups, and private industry working together to facilitate access to watershed information in Missouri.
MO Watershed Initiative & the Missouri Watershed Science and Stewardship Center	$1,615,164
Project director:  Bob Broz	FY00 to Present
The Missouri Watershed Initiative and University of Missouri Extension Water Quality Program work with state agencies, regional specialists and local communities in developing community based information on needed research and data for improved decision making on water quality issues by providing science-based information to citizens.
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Enhancing and Supporting Positive Outcomes	$614,978
Project director: Carl Calkins	FY01 to Present
Enhancing and Supporting Positive Outcomes focuses on enhancing the overall capacity of University of Missouri Extension staff and faculty to define ways to evaluate programmatic outcomes.  A multi-faceted approach is used and includes training, localized on-going, hands-on technical assistance, and the development of resource information in various mediums.

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