Tuesday Morning Notes

June 18, 2002


We are very pleased to announce that Linda Master's from Salt Lake City, Utah has accepted the position of Assistant Agent, Agriculture and 4-H Youth development, Colorado River Indian Tribes Reservation in La Paz County. She will begin her position there July 15, 2002.

Please check out this website on Urban IPM http://cals.arizona.edu/urbanipm/. Also the new website on Forest Health is available at http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/fh/. Both of these website are very good and informative.

The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council (AGRPC) is soliciting research proposals from researchers who are prepared to investigate relevant subjects involving barley and wheat and the Ariozna grain industry, such as reduction of fresh water consumption, developing new varieties, improving and measuring end-use quality traits, improving production and handling methods, designing and improving harvesting and handling equipment, developing and expanding markets and reducing marketing costs. Qualifed researchers are requested to submit proposals to the executive office address no later than July 26, 2002. Proposals should be a maximum of two pages and include statements of the problem, the objective and the intended methods as well as a budget of the proposed funding. It is suggested that proposals be limited to approximately $5,000.00 annually with a maximum of $10,000.00 per year. For more information please contact the Executive Director's office (520) 542-0877 or the Arizona Department of Agriculture Procurement Office (520) 318-7271.

Reminder: Inspection Training & Certification Workshop, Sponsored by: National Association of Wastewater Transporters (NAWT) & University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service, Thursday & Friday, June 27 & 28, 2002; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, Embassy Suites, Flagstaff, Arizona. Instructors: David Gustafson, P.E., James Anderson, Ph.D. This program is for experienced industry professional or just starting out in the business. Cost: $250.00 (includes 2 manuals, breaks, certification test). For more information, call Kitt Farrell-Poe ( 928) 782-3836. Deadline is June 19, 2002.





James A. Christenson, Ph.D.
(jimc@cals.arizona.edu)
Associate Dean and Director
Arizona Cooperative Extension
Forbes, Room 301
Tucson, Arizona 85721
520/621-7205
520/621-1314 FAX