January 10, 2017 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Community Development To Receive Bush Grant BROOKINGS - SDSU Extension Community Development is the recipient of an Ecosystem Grant from the Bush Foundation. The two-year grant offers $200,000 for additional operating expense for the SDSU Extension team. Funds will be used to help staff build additional capacity in South Dakota communities and organizations. "Ecosystem grants sustain organizations that create unique and significant value for Bush Foundation grantees, fellows, rebuilders and others," explained Kari O'Neill, SDSU Extension Community Development Field Specialist. The Bush Foundation describes these organizations as "can't-do-without" entities that help create environments for big things to happen in the region. Ecosystem grants are offered across all Foundation programs and strategic initiatives. They provide general operating support to organizations that our grantees, Fellows, Rebuilders and others rely on to: •Provide critical data and analysis •Spread great ideas and build capacity •Advance public awareness and policy •Build and support leadership networks "We are excited to be able to increase our ability to reach out to South Dakota communities with more options and enhanced programming," said O' Neill. The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the geography. They work to inspire and support creative problem solving - within and across sectors - to make the region better for everyone. This is done through grant making to people and organizations working on important issues for communities. For more information contact, Kari O'Neill, 685.6972 or by email. - See more at: http://igrow.org/news/ community-development-to-receive-bushgrant/#sthash.fH4NBQzv.dpuf Need people to find your business? Get your display ad here! MV Shopper MV Shopper BULL SALES M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y www.missourivalleyshopper.com 665-5884 M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y Selling at the Sioux Empire Farm Show January 26, 2017 2 REG POLLED HEREFORD 2 YEAR OLD BULLS Selling at the Watertown Farm Show February 7, 2017 2 REG POLLED HEREFORD YEARLING BULLS REG. POLLED HEREFORD BULLS & PUREBRED F1 BALDY BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE BY PRIVATE TREATY RCR Polled Herefords • RAISING POLLED HEREFORDS SINCE 1978 • Ph: (605)487-7406 James & Bonnie Simmermon, Sons & Grandsons Cell: (605)481-1936 38372 291st St. • Lake Andes, SD email: jsimmermon@hcinet.net BULL SALES ARE COMING UP Be sure to get your advertising in! 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Master Pork Producers banquet were outstanding producers, allied industry members, and leaders are recognized for their contributions to the SD pork industry. Tickets for this dinner can be purchased in advance from Ashley Gelderman by email or 605.335.9693. They can also be purchased the day of the event at the Pork Congress at the SDPPC Help Desk. For an agenda and complete list of speakers and workshops, read on. Contact Dr. Bob Thaler, Professor & SDSU Extension Swine Specialist 605.688.5435 with any questions. Agenda: Tuesday, Jan. 10 Noon - 6 p.m. Trade Show Set Up 6 p.m. SDPPC Executive Board Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11 Day refreshment sponsored by TOPIGS/ NORSVIN, South Dakota Soybean Processors, JBS United Inc, Alltech, Great Western Bank and Farm Credit Services of America 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Trade Show Exhibitor Set Up 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Checkoff Annual Meeting, held in Amphitheatre I, Guest Speaker Bill Evan; NPB CEO 10 a.m. 2018 Pork Act Delegate Election held in Amphitheatre I 10 a.m. to - 5 p.m. Trade Show Opens held in Ramkota Exhibit Hall 10:30 a.m. TQA Certification led by Kurtis Sweeter, Smithfield held in Amphitheatre II 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pork Chop Lunch, sponsored by Lynch Livestock, held in Exhibit Hall Annex 1 p.m. Can Probiotics Replace Antibiotics on Your Farm, held in Amphitheatre II, led by Liz Wagstrom; Chief Veterinarian NPPC and Dari C. Brown, Ph.D. Sr. Director, Livestock & Lifestyle Technical Services Purina Animal Nutrition LLC. This panel discussion is sponsored by S.D. Corn, Hog Slat, Inc, SDSU Extension & National Pork Board. 3 p.m. PQA Plus® Certification, led by Dr. Bob Thaler, Professor & SDSU Extension Swine Specialist, held in Amphitheatre II 5 p.m. Trade Show Closes 5 p.m. Master Pork Producers Recognition Banquet, held in Washington Room Social Hour-Cash Bar-Popcorn and Dinner "Sold! What's Next?" Live Auction, GAMES & Cash Bar Following the banquet - Auctioneering sponsored by Joel Westra Atkins Land & Auction LLC (Tickets for this dinner can be purchased in advance from Ashley Gelderman by email or 605.335.9693. They can also be purchased the day of the event at the Pork Congress at the SDPPC Help Desk.) Thursday, Jan. 12 Day refreshment sponsored by TOPIGS/ NORSVIN, South Dakota Soybean Processors, JBS United Inc, Alltech, Great Western Bank and Farm Credit Services of America 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Trade Show Open, held in Ramkota Exhibit Hall 10 a.m. "If Not You, Then Who?" presented by Trent Loos held in Amphitheatre II Room. This speaker is sponsored by SD Corn, Hog Slat, Inc, SDSU Extension & National Pork Board. 11:30 a.m. Pork Brat Lunch held in Exhibit Hall Annex. This lunch is sponsored by Smithfield & prepared by Lynch Livestock. 1:30 p.m. Non-Checkoff Annual Meeting of Members (SIP Investors) held in Amphitheatre I 3 p.m. Trade Show Closes 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. SIP Membership Reception & Pork PAC Silent Auction held in Roosevelt Room. Everyone Welcome! Anyone interested in the SD Swine Industry including allied industry representatives, producers and others interested in SIP participation are welcome. Ribs sponsored by Premium Iowa Pork, Rack of pork and beverages sponsored by National Pork Producers Council. Pork prepared by Lynch Livestock. 7 p.m. SDPPC Executive Board Meeting, held in Crystal Room - See more at: http://igrow.org/news/ educational-opportunities-for-porkproducers/#sthash.V8W15qDh.dpuf Managing Chronic Disease with BCBH Program BROOKINGS, S.D. - Taking an active role in managing your health can save you and your insurance provider money. According to a recent study, individuals living with chronic disease saved more than $700 annually after participating in a self-management program. "Self-management programs empower individuals and give them the confidence and skillset necessary to do more to manage their chronic disease(s) outside of a clinical setting," explained Vicki Palmreuter, Master Trainer and Outreach Ambassador for Better Choices, Better Health, the self-management program brought to South Dakotans through a partnership of SDSU Extension, S.D. Department of Health and S.D. Department of Social Services. An extension of Stanford University's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, the community-led Better Choices, Better Health is a six-week, in-person or online program, which provides individuals living with chronic disease with peer support and evidencebased skills proven to help manage chronic disease. The program has a 20-year track record of success and is offered in all 50 states and internationally. South Dakotans have participated in Better Choices, Better Health since 2014. Better Choices, Better Health is partially funded through a grant from the Prevention and Public Health Fund. With nearly 85 percent of South Dakotans older than 50 living with one or more chronic diseases Palmreuter says Better Choices, Better Health is making a difference locally. "Everything is harder when you have a chronic condition," explained Palmreuter, who knows what she is talking about. Actively involved with Better Choices, Better Health program, at 43, Palmreuter lives with three chronic diseases. "This program improves overall health outcomes because it doesn't focus on the chronic disease, but instead it focuses on the individual. The program helps participants develop problemsolving, decision-making and other life skills which help them take the steps they know are necessary to live a healthier, more fulfilled life," Palmreuter said. As a result, participation in Better Choices, Better Health is also shown to lower depression. "Half of participants showed to be less depressed after the course," said Neal Kaufman, founder and chief medical officer of Canary Health, the organization which manages the digital component of Better Choices, Better Health. The study Kaufman references surveyed more than 1,000 Better Choices, Better Health participants. "When an individual has one or more chronic conditions, they need to make multiple decisions every day, the sum of which will determine their overall health outcome. After participating in this program, individuals have a lasting change in their overall attitude," Kaufman said. "This program helps them develop the capacity and confidence to manage life and their new role as someone living with a chronic condition - manage their emotions, manage conditions and manage relationships successfully." To learn more about Better Choices, Better Health, contact the Good & Healthy SD website. For more information or to register for an upcoming workshop visit the iGrow events page. - See more at: http:// igrow.org/news/managingchronic-disease-with-bcbhprogram/#sthash.5fuF3uk8. dpuf Check out the for great specials at your local restaurants! In Print and Online! The right job is just one click away. www.missourivalleyshopper.com In Print and Online! Call 665-5884