Arizona Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences is pleased to
announce the following 2003 awards: Educator of the Year - Ruth Jackson,
Continued Excellence - Lynne Durrant, and Distinguished Service Award -
Patty Merk. Each of these women is recognized for their outstanding
programs. Congratulations!
All women who are involved in agriculture are invited to the Seventh Annual
Women in Agriculture Conference. This conference is cosponsored by CALS and
the Arizona Farm Bureau. Nationally recognized and Certified Speaking Professional,
Jolene Brown, will lead the lunch and afternoon session. The conference kicks
off with a get acquainted activity on July 17 at 7pm and then you will spend
July 18, "Getting Ready...Head to Toe." The registration form can be found at
http://azfb.org/wiac.htm. Registration
is $30 and includes lunch on July 18. The conference will be held at the Hilton
Phoenix East/Mesa. Room reservations can be made directly with the Hilton by
calling 1-800-544-5866. Room cost is $59 single or double occupancy. For further
information, contact Monica Pastor (mpastor@ag.arizona.edu).
The Second Annual Arizona Weed Contest will be held on August 13, 2003 at the
Maricopa Agricultural Center. Six CEUs will be applied for from both Arizona
and California for those attending. Sessions will include Weed Identification,
Herbicide Identification, Equipment Calibration, Production Problem Solving,
Weed Training, and a Tour of Weed Control Demonstration Plots. To register or
obtain more information, contact Patrick Clay (602-470-8086, ext. 313) or pclay@ag.arizona.edu.
A reminder that the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 10th Annual
Maricopa County Summer Short Course, "Invasive Plant School," will take place
August 27-28, 2003 at the Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Office, 4341
E. Broadway, Phoenix. There will be a registration fee for the short course
and enrollment will be limited. The registration form is available and downloadable
from: http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/counties/all/meetings/2003/shortcourse082703.pdf.