"2003" - may it bring peace, resources and new hope. I really enjoyed the
time with family and friends over the holidays. We have a lot for which to
be thankful. We also have some challenges this year. I believe our
greatest strength is us. Let's work together to support one another and
build our future.
Joe is back. Dr. Joe Hiller was released from the Army on January 5, 2003, and
was in the office yesterday. We are most pleased that he can provide leadership
in a range of programs. His office will be in the Dean's suite, and his phone
number is 621-7621. His e-mail address remains the same jghiller@cals.arizona.edu.
He holds three titles, Assistant Dean for Native American Programs, Assistant
Director for Native American Programs and Professor, Extension Specialist (SRNR).
He continues to be funded 70% by Extension and 30% by Academic Programs.
Congratulations to Monica Pastor as she's been appointed to serve as the
Arizona Women in Agriculture conference coordinator for the UA College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences. Monica will work with the Arizona Farm
Bureau's Women's Leadership Committee in planning the seventh annual
conference in 2003.
Mark your calendars to attend the "Vegetable Seed Production Short Course,"
January 14 and January 28, 2003 from 8:00 am to 12 noon at the Cooperative
Extension Auditorium, 2200 W. 28th Street, Yuma, AZ.
15th ANNUAL SWIAA CONFERENCE will be on January 14-16, 2003, at the Flamingo-Laughlin,
Laughlin, Nevada. Theme: "SECURING INDIAN AGRICULTURE THROUGH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY,
SCIENCE AND EDUCATION." For additional information on registration and hotel
reservations, contact Gary Parker, Interim Executive Director, SWIAA, SWIAA
Conference, PO Box 93524, Phoenix, AZ 85070-3524 or by email glp.etc@worldnet.att.net.
You can also fax questions to 520-383-2760 or call 520-383-2760 or check with
my office.
Attend the 18th Annual Arizona Agribusiness Forum, Friday, March 7, at the beautiful
New Student Union (Arizona Ballroom B) on the University of Arizona campus.
The conference theme is "Critical Issues for Arizona Agriculture." Expert speakers
will highlight the new farm bill and trade policy, new risk management insurance
tools for farmers and ranchers, public lands management, immigration reform,
and current water issues. Register soon! Use the web, call, or email for registration
materials. On the web, go to http://cals.arizona.edu/arec/dept/events.html
and click on Arizona Agribusiness Forum Registration. By phone or email, contact
Teri Lamour (520-621-2581 or tlamour@cals.arizona.edu)
or Harry Ayer (ayer@cals.arizona.edu).