Seminar Announcements: Area Assistant/Associate Extension Agent, Agriculture,
for La Paz and Mohave Counties. September 27, 2000, College of Agriculture
and Life Sciences, Forbes 104. Candidates: Abraham Galadima 8:30-9:15 AM; Ronald
H. Walser 10:30-11:15 AM, and Alan Henn 1:30-2:15 PM. Title of Seminars:
"The Future of Irrigated Agriculture in the West and Extension's Role." This
seminar will be webcast using Real Player (Real Player 8 Basic available for
free at http://real.com). The seminar will be broadcast live at the
following address (enter in to Real Player) rtsp://128.196.152.6/g2/archive/marley.rm.
Following the live broadcast, you may watch the seminar video on demand by
going to rtsp://128.196.152.6/archive/Candidates.rm.
* John Begeman, Pima County, is presenting the "Desert Gardening" show which
airs each Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. on our ABC affiliate, KGUN, Channel
9. He says the taping of the show was accomplished this summer over a three
week period of time. Thirteen shows have been completed and will run through
December 3rd. Additional shows are planned, probably 26 total for the year.
The show is an effort to demonstrate principles and techniques of gardening and
landscaping in the Southwest and of course the information given is our
University researched-based information. The University of Arizona is of
course credited on the program as is Pima County Cooperative Extension. The
information is practical and is kept in relatively simple terms so that the
majority of viewers can relate to it. The depth and practicality of the
information reflects that provided in his weekly newspaper column. The show is
comprised of five segments including: a 6 minute interview segment, a 6 minute
demonstration segment, a 4 minute demonstration segment, a 2 minute tips
segment and a 1 minute viewer mail segment. The interview segments are with
local garden and landscape experts from places such as the Tucson Botanical
Gardens, Tohona Chul Park, private firms, and University faculty. All shooting
was done outdoors and at various locations. John was out of town for the
airing of the first show on Sept. 10th, but has had many favorable comments
from persons who did see the show. The show is sponsored by three local
firms. It is hoped by the station that some of the shows may be picked up by
other regional and national markets, such as HGTV. If you have any questions
about the show, please contact John at 520/626-5161. Congratulations on a
great informational program!
* About 20 University of Arizona Extension faculty members, and federal and
state natural resource management agency representatives, gathered for
"Doorways to Dialogue", a training workshop designed to address land-use
conflicts and their resolution. This particular workshop, held September
13-15, 2000, examined the Endangered Species Act and the creation of a
habitat-conservation plan.
* The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Staff Development and Extension
Staff In-Service will be held October 19 & 20, at the Holiday Inn Palo
Verde in Tucson. Our theme is: "Celebrating Our Greatest Victories." You will have
the opportunity to showcase your "victories" (i.e. hobby, art work, athletic
achievement, personal victory, etc.) And you may donate your "victory" for a
Development Day door prize by indicating on the "Victories" registration form,
or by contacting either Glenda Thompson (520/621-7205; tglenda@cals.arizona.edu), or Julie Longstaff (520/621-1075;
jules@u.arizona.edu).
* Mark Your Calendar!! Touchstone Energy Ag-Cat Open Golf Tournament, a
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Homecoming Weekend Activity.
November 1, 2000, 7 AM at the Starr Pass Golf Resort Tucson. Start Recruiting Your Friends NOW!!! Official
registration forms will be sent in September. Call 520/621-7190 for early
registration information.
REMINDERS:
- Fall Western Arizona Citrus Seminar, September 20, 2000 at the Shilo Inn
Conference Center in Yuma, Arizona. Contact Barry Bequette (520/726-3904) for
more detailed information.
- Fall Central Arizona Citrus Seminar, September 21, 2000 at the Maricopa
County Cooperative Extension Office, Ocotillo Room. Contact Mr. James Truman
(602/255-3316) for more detailed information.
- Arizona Pecan Grower's Association Annual Meeting, September 29, 2000 at
the Palo Verde Holiday Inn in Tucson. Contact Mike Kilby (520/621-1400) for
more detailed information.