Welcome to Jorge Fonseca-Laurent, the new vegetable specialist at the Yuma
Agricultural Center. He came to Arizona from Clemson University where he
received his Ph.D. in Food Technology and has experience in postharvest
physiology and technology, packaging sciences, and business administration.
His first day was June 2.
I am also pleased to announce that after four searches, Matthew J. VanBaale
has accepted the position of Dairy Extension Specialist effective May 27,
2003.
Congratulations to Mike & Joelle Hauser on the birth of their daughter,
Lindy Kay, on Tuesday, May 27. Lindy Kay weighed in at 7 lbs. 2 oz. and
arrived with a full head of dark black hair. Mike reported that Mom and
baby are doing just fine.
A diverse group of faculty, agency personnel, and climate aficionados from
throughout the state attended the May 29 "Extension and Climate" meeting.
We had significant impacts-as a result of the meeting, it rained in Tucson
Thursday night! We expect to have additional resources to provide climate
related programs in the future. Thanks to the planning committee of Dan
Osgood, Paul Brown, Gregg Garfin (CLIMAS), and Deborah Young.
Please mark your calendars for the following events:
- Arizona Agents Extension Association (AAEA) will meet June 9-10 near the
Grand Canyon. Contact Barry Bequette, Yuma County (928-726-3904), for
additional information.
- "Hands-on Computer Applications Workshop for Crops," Thursday, June 12,
1:00-4:00pm, Wingate Inn and Suites, 1188 N. Dysart Road (corner of I-10 &
Dysart), Goodyear. No prior computer experience is needed and a one hour
CEU has been applied for. Agenda topics include: ACIS Information and
Tools, Crop Budgeting, Using Excel to Evaluate Financial Risks, and
Evaluating Herbicide Injury Symptoms. Guest speakers include Jenny Jones,
Trent Teegerstrom, Russell Tronstad & Pat Clay. Space is limited so RSVP
by June 10 to Pat Clay (x313) or Judy Robinson (x322), Maricopa County, at
602-470-8086.
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 10th Annual Maricopa County
Summer Short Course, "Invasive Plant School," August 27-28, 2003, Maricopa
County Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway, Phoenix. The course
outline will cover a variety of topics such as Weed Biology and Ecology,
Identification of Invasive Weeds in Arizona, Basics of Weed Management,
Herbicide Basics, Biology and Management of Specific Weeds, Herbicide
Symptomology, Laws and Regulations, Personal Protection Equipment, Licenses
and Certification, Restricted Materials, and Environmental Compliance.
Guest speakers will include: Carl E. Bell, University of California
Cooperative Extension Regional Advisor; Dr. Nelroy Jackson, Monsanto Co.;
Pat Clay, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Area Agent; and Dr.
Ed Northam, Noxious Weed Program Coordinator, Arizona Department of
Agriculture. Continuing education credits applied for. There will be a
registration fee for the short course and enrollment will be limited.
Watch for more details coming very soon!
- Pecan Program, September 18, 8:00-5:00, Holiday Inn Palo Verde, Tucson.