CURRICULUM VITA
Jeff Schalau

CHRONOLOGY OF EDUCATION

M.S. Natural Resources, 1992
Humboldt State University, Arcata, California
Thesis Director: Dr. William L. Bigg
Thesis Title: Some effects of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on physiological and
morphological attributes of containerized Douglas-fir seedlings (Pseudotsuga menziesii
(Mirb.) Franco.)

B.S. Forest Management, Soil Science, 1988

Humboldt State University, Arcata, California

A.A. Visual Arts, 1979

Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa, California

MAJOR FIELDS

Plant physiology/nutrition, forest and range management, soil science.

CHRONOLOGY OF EMPLOYMENT

July 1998 - Present
Associate Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources and County Extension Director, Yavapai County, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Educational programs address range management, water resources, small farm sustainability, noxious weeds, urban forestry, home horticulture, and nursery/landscape industry. Administrative head for three agents, three program assistants, and four staff in two county offices.

January 1997 - July 1998
Program Coordinator, Natural Resources, Yavapai County, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Began duties as a Water Resource Educator. After one year, the position was expanded to include horticulture, Master Gardener, pruning workshops, and natural resources. Also wrote publications, grant proposals, and collaborated on research projects.

January 1995 - July 1998
Biology Instructor, Yavapai College, Prescott, Arizona. Taught introductory biology, environmental biology, and conservation of natural resources courses.

January 1996 - July 1998
Soil Science/Nursery Consultant, Biozone Environmental Consulting, Prescott, Arizona.

September 1993 - June 1994
Tissue Culture Lab Supervisor, Simpson Timber Company, Korbel, California.

February 1987 - September 1993
Forest Physiology Lab Supervisor, Forest Physiology Lab, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California.

September 1990 - September 1993
Biology Lab Technician, Biology Department, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California

National Professional Associations

  • National Association of County Agricultural Agents
  • Society for Range Management
  • Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals

State Professional Associations

  • Arizona Agriculture Extension Association
  • Arizona Section, Society for Range Management, President
  • Southwest Vegetation Management Association, Board Member

Local Associations

  • Prescott Area Wildland/Urban Interface Commission
  • West Yavapai Weed Management Area
  • Yavapai Ranch Collaborative Management Team
  • Yavapai Work Group: Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • Yavapai Cattle Growers Association
  • Yavapai County Fair Association, Board Member

Awards/Certifications

  • Certified Professional in Rangeland Management, 2001
  • Early Career Leadership Award, Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals, 2000

PUBLICATIONS/CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Abstracts, Pamphlets, Popular Journal Articles

Schalau, J. 2003. Pinyon Needle Scale. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication #1315.

2 pp.

Schalau, J. 2003. Pine Bark Beetles in the Prescott Area. Yavapai County Cooperative Extension

Publication. (cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/fh/PrescottBarkBeetles.pdf) 2 pp.

Schalau, J. 2003. Cypress Bark Beetles. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication

#1316. 2 pp.

DeGomez, T., J. Schalau, and C. Jones. 2002. FIREWISE Plant Materials for 3,000 ft. and Higher

Elevations. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication #1289. 4 pp.

Schalau, J. 2002. Laboratories Conducting Soil, Plant, Feed, or Water Testing. University of Arizona

Cooperative Extension Publication #1111. 2 pp.

Schalau, J. 1999. Arsenic in Drinking Water. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

Publication. 2 pp.

Schalau, J. 1999. Restoring Riparian Ecosystems: Planting Pole Cuttings. University of

Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication. 2 pp.

Schalau, J. 1998. Rangeland Monitoring: Selecting Key Areas. University of Arizona

Cooperative Extension Publication. 4 pp.

Schalau, J. 1999. Farm Fresh: Where and When to Buy Fresh Produce in Yavapai County.

Pamphlet. 2pp.

Schalau, J. 1998. Farm Fresh: Where and When to Buy Fresh Produce in Yavapai County

Pamphlet. 2 pp.

Schalau, J. 1997. Prescott Active Management Area Fact Sheet. University of Arizona

Cooperative Extension. 2 pp.

Schalau, J., J. Watson, E. Hassinger, M. Sheedy. 1997. Nitrate Contamination of Private Wells

in Yavapai County. Publication and poster presented at UofA Annual Conference,
Tucson. 3 pp. (40% contribution)

Sprinkle, J.E., D. Freeman, J. Foraker, D.J. Young, J.W. Schalau, M.E. Stuart, and V.S. Steele.

1997. Cattle Ranching in Yavapai County. Brochure. University of Arizona Cooperative
Extension. 3 pp. (10% contribution)

Bigg, W.L. and J.W. Schalau. 1990. Mineral Nutrition and the Target Seedling. Proc:

Combined meeting of the Western Forest Nursery Associations, Roseburg, OR, U.S.D.A.
For. Serv. Gen. Tech. Rept. p. 139-160.

Popular Press

Schalau, J.W. 1998-Present. Backyard Gardener Weekly newspaper columns for two Verde

Valley newspapers: Red Rock News and Verde Independent. Distribution is 18,360 copies.

Schalau, J. 2003-2004. Landscape and Gardener Calendar. Sedona Home and Garden, one page garden

calendar, three issues per year.per week.

Technical Reports

Ruyle, G., L. Howery, P. Ogden, L. Smith, S. Williams, and J. Schalau. 1999. Technical Review

of Methods Used for Grazing Capacity Determination on the Chino Valley Ranger
District. Technical Report. 13 pp. (17% contribution)

Other Publications

Jones, C. K., J. Schalau, and G. Gigstad.Defending Your Home and Property From Wildfires.

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Video/DVD. 42 Minutes.

Schalau, J.W. and D. Pearson. 1999. 1998 Annual Report: University of Arizona Cooperative

Extension, Yavapai County. 7 pp. (70% contribution)

Graf, N. and J.W. Schalau. 1998-Present. Yavapai Gardens: Monthly Yavapai County Master

Gardener Newsletter. 3-5 pp. (25% contribution)