shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com December 8, 2015 • Page 7 Tips to Organize Your Home Office I-29 Moo-University small businesses and the blogger behind Marketing Creativity. Jacobs sets and tracks goals religiously by keeping a wall planner mounted in her home office. She used the copy and print services at Staples to bring her own planner calendar design into reality. The Brass Tacks (StatePoint) Whether you work full-time from home, or you simply have a space dedicated to paying bills and keeping your life in order, a home office should inspire productivity and happiness. After all, you’ll do your best work if you actually want to spend time in your workspace. Here, four business bloggers share their tips for home office success. Invest a Few Dollars “The easiest way to start feeling more like a professional and less like an imposter is to invest in your home office,” says Cassie Boorn, guest blogger for Handmade Success, and the woman behind Maker Mentors, a free community designed to help creative entrepreneurs build business. “But there’s no need to spend thousands of dollars to create a great workspace. It can be as simple as a quick trip to Staples and done with a budget as small as twentyfive dollars.” Evolve As your business evolves and grows, be willing to make changes to your workspace. “The way I’ve been running my ‘business’ is from the perspective of a hustling freelancer. I was working a lot but there was no method to the madness. I had no structure,” says Vicky Ayala, brand strategist. Climate & Agriculture Workshop in Mitchell BROOKINGS, S.D. - SDSU Extension is hosting a climate and agriculture workshop in Mitchell, S.D. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. The workshop will highlight trends in temperature and precipitation in the region and some agronomic best management practices to adapt to a changing and variable climate. Speakers for the one day workshop include: Dennis Todey, South Dakota State Climatologist & SDSU Extension Climate Specialist; Chris Graham, SDSU Extension Agronomist; Febina Mathew, SDSU Extension Oilseeds Plant Pathologist; Adam Varenhorst, SDSU Extension Entomology Specialist; Laura Edwards, SDSU Extension Climate Field Specialist; and Windy Kelley from the USDA’s Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub. This is the first workshop of its kind in South Dakota, to focus primarily on farm management with climate and weather in mind. The speakers will discuss agronomy, insect pests and plant disease. The topics will primarily address corn and soybean farming, but all agriculture producers are invited to attend. CCA Continuing Education Credits The workshop is sponsored in part by USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. Continuing education credits will be available for Certified Crop Advisers as well. The workshop will begin with on-site registration at 8:30 a.m. the program will start at 9 a.m. and should conclude by 2 p.m. Registration fee is $20, payable by cash or check the day of the event. The event will be held at the Davison County 4-H building in the V-Tel room, Mitchell (3200 West Havens). RSVP is not required, but requested. To RSVP or with questions, contact Laura Edwards at 605.626.2870. niGrow MV Shopper CLASSIFIEDS M I S SOU R I VALLEY IN PRINT & ONLINE To place your ad call... 605.665.5884 Ready for Winter 2014 2013 2013 2012 2011 2011 Ford Focus Titanium, 16K miles ........................ 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In her case, she equipped herself with supplies that fit the way she works -- a binding machine for customer handouts, a tablet and a briefcase that converts into a backpack. “Sometimes it’s the small things that help remind us of the bigger picture.” Keep Goals in Focus “Have your plan in plain sight for constant review and reminders. Without it, it’s too easy to fall back into old routines and unproductive habits,” says Lisa Jacobs, a marketing consultant to “One thing that I have learned about myself over the years is that I perform at my best when I have an environment free of clutter. That means no extra stuff on my desk, on my walls or in my office,” says Andreea Ayers, the entrepreneur behind Launch Grow Joy, a business that helps entrepreneurs elevate sales. To beat the clutter, Ayers advises sticking to your essentials and thinking about multipurpose equipment that saves space. Her short list includes a stackable desk tray to sort and contain files, and a laser printer/scanner/ copier that can do it all. For ideas for making your home office more productive, and for time and moneysaving business tips, visit www.Staples.com and follow the #MakeMoreHappen hashtag on social media. If you are creating a home workspace for the first time or revamping your current office, you can craft your own success by focusing on the details. Connect to Nature, No Matter Where You Live (StatePoint) In this age of smartphones and streaming video, it is easy to forget about the world beyond our little screens. And for the 80 percent of Americans living in urban areas, the natural world can seem even more remote. But experts say it’s important to find the time to disconnect, unplug, and appreciate what nature does for you. Surprisingly, you don’t have to travel outside your town to enjoy nature or benefit from it. “Your very own neighborhood is likely home to a wide variety of trees,” says Lisa Allen, Missouri State Forester and chair of the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) urban and community forestry committee. “From your backyard to the park, trees offer residents improved quality of life and a healthier local environment.” But trees are at risk from a number of threats, such as invasive pests. So a healthy community forest doesn’t exist without proper planning, management and community investment. Fortunately for urban dwellers, thousands of communities nationwide understand the need for green infrastructure, and are actively working with their state forestry agency to manage these landscapes. Beyond enjoying the trees around you, you can get involved by helping to raise awareness about the many benefits trees offer. Start a local eco-appreciation society, get involved in local street cleanups, or ask your children’s school to incorporate environmental education into the curriculum. Lastly, stay current on community forestry issues. To learn more about urban and community forestry, visit www.mytreeourforest.org. You can also consider ordering “My Tree—Our Forest” tree tags. Each recyclable, weatherproof tag informs people on the ways that trees make oxygen, keep drinking water clean, save money, make city life fun and keep streets safe. Along with your school or community group, hang the tags on local trees (be sure to check local ordinances for permission!) to remind your neighbors to take care of the environment. Then spread the word on social media using the hashtag #MyTreeOurForest. Remember, you don’t have to leave your beaten path to enjoy the benefits of trees. Thanks to efforts happening at the local level, trees are a vital component of many densely populated communities across the country. Buy • Sell • Trade Quality... USED Cars, Brian & Jean DeGroot, Owners 802 Broadway, Yankton, SD Trucks, Campers, Boats & Consignments 665-1596 www.bridgecityautoyankton.com Boone County HealtH Center Has openings for a MT/MLT Full-Time RN Part-Time More information about these positions can be found on our website. We offer an excellent total compensation package. Please apply online at www.boonecohealth.org or send resume to or contact: Jennifer Beierman BCHC Human Resources 723 W. Fairview, P.O. Box 151, Albion, NE 68620 605-665-3720 • Yankton, SD 402-395-3130 BCHC is an equal Opportunity Employer Workshop BROOKINGS, S.D. - Dairy producers are invited to attend the 2016 Annual Winter Workshops for the I-29 Moo-University, What is your pregnant cow worth? These workshops will be held in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. The workshop cost is $50 per person, $20 for College/ Technical School students if they register before December 31,2015. The price will increase to $65/person and $25/student after that date. To register, visit the iGrow EventBrite page. “This workshop will focus on everything from synchronization of cows, the latest in genomics and genetics, using records to get the best in cow performance, reproduction economics and the impacts of labor on reproduction while trying to boost employee performance,” said Tracey Erickson, SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist. “We really encourage dairy producers to attend because the information provided at the workshops will enable producers as they work to enhance their dairy herd’s reproductive performance.” Workshop details & agenda The workshop will be held in the following five locations: Mandan, North Dakota, January 11, 2016 at the Baymont Inn & Suites, (2611 Old Red Trail) Watertown, South Dakota, January 12, 2016 at the Codington Expo Bldg, (1910 West Kemp Ave) Rooms B & C Pipestone, Minnesota, January 13, 2016 at the Pizza Ranch, (108 W. Main St.) Orange City, Iowa, January 14, 2016 at the Sioux County Extension Office, (400 Central Ave NW) Norfolk, Nebraska, January 15, 2016 at the Lifelong Learning Center, (601 E. Benjamin Ave) All workshops will host the same agenda. 9-10 a.m. Registration 10-10:15 a.m. Welcome 10:15-11 a.m. Synchronization 101 led by Ryan Breuer, DVM, Iowa State University 11-11:45 a.m. Genomics and Genetics: Optimizing Your Choices, led by Jim Paulson, University of Minnesota 11:45-12:15 p.m. Break 12:15-12:45 p.m. Lunch (provided and included in registration fee) 12:45-1:30 p.m. Managing Personnel to Maximize Your Profits, led by Tracey Erickson, SDSU Extension Field Specialist and Dr. J.W. Schroeder, North Dakota State University 1:30-2:15 p.m. Using Records to Keep Your Herd Performing led by Jim Salfer, University of Minnesota 2:15-3 p.m. Reproduction and Economics, led by Robert Tigner, University of Nebraska 3-3:30 p.m. Wrap-up and Evaluation. niGrow Kick Off SD Cattlemen’s Convention BROOKINGS, S.D. - There will be an SDSU Extension Roundup on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 during the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Convention held at the Ramkota Inn in Pierre. The program will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (CST). There will be no charge or pre-registration required for the Extension Roundup, however, registration and tickets are required for the other events associated with the S.D. Cattlemen’s Convention. Please visit the SD Cattlemen’s Association website. “This program is designed to offer timely information that can be used to make better-informed management decisions,” explained Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. The topics for this year’s SDSU Extension Roundup include: Protein Effects on Reproductive Efficiency, led by Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist; Feedlot & Carcass Data: Making “Cents” and Decisions, led by Dr. Julie Walker, SDSU Extension Beef Specialist; Cattle Lameness, led by Dr. Dale Miskimins & Dr. Regg Neiger, SDSU Veterinary Pathologists and Dr. C.A. 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