TopicsOctober 31, 2023
- Message from the Associate Vice-President and Director of Extension
- Save the Date - Ed Talk Coming November 15
- In Memoriam: In Memoriam: Kirti Mathura, Assistant in Extension
- Camp Verde Artificial Insemination Clinic
- Webinar: Capacity, Performance, and Collaborative Planning in Water Governance
- Benefits Op-en Enrollment Reminder
- National Diabetes Month Webinar
- Native Voices in Film
- Job Candidate Seminars, Presentaions, CVs
- Job Opening
- New Publication
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Message from the Associate Vice-President and Director of Extension
Over the past year, we had several new hires across the Extension system in Arizona, and there are more to come.
As these people join our family, I hope everyone welcomes them. As we all know too well, the University of Arizona has a particular way of doing things, and it takes some time to learn it all. We are working hard at the State office to bolster our onboarding and orientation for these new personnel, but nothing beats an in-office mentor. Whether it is a faculty member, staff member, peer, supervisor, or volunteer, everyone new to the system needs a bit of help, and all of us should do what we can to make them feel welcome and help them succeed in their new position.
Although it has been over 30 years since I began at the University of Arizona, I know that much of my success is due to those who had some patience and some words of advice and took it upon themselves to ensure I knew I was welcome to be part of our Extension team.
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Save the Date – Ed Talk November 15
Mark your calendar for Associate Vice-President and Director of Extension Ed Martin's next Ed Talk from 3-4 p.m. on November 15. Hear Ed discuss the current state of Extension and field submitted and live questions.
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In Memoriam: Kirti Mathura, Assistant in Extension, Maricopa County
Kirti was an accomplished writer and a true champion of horticulture in Arizona for many years. She will be best remembered for her work at Extension and the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. She was indeed a friend to everyone and had a love for plants. With over 30 years of working in Arizona horticulture, she positively impacted thousands of lives and helped spread the joy of gardening. Her work to improve the Smartscape program was exemplary. Kirti was kind, dear colleague to many in Cooperative Extension and a true friend to many of us. She will be missed by many.
Prayers and thoughts go out to her friends and family.
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| Artificial Insemination Clinic - Camp Verde
Artifical insemination has been shown to improve the genetic quality of a herd, increase consistency and value to a calf crop, eliminate the need to purchase, house, and feed a full bull battery, shorten breeding and calving season, and generally improve the profitability of a livestock production operation.
If you are interested in adding an AI program into your livestock operation, please join us for our 2.5-day AI Clinic at our UA Experimental Ranch, V Bar V, near Camp Verde November 17-19, 2023. Our experienced staff will guide you through the entire AI process and will include hands-on practice including live animals. Cost is $800, first-come basis, non-refundable, and includes a take-home AI kit ($350 value), AI manual, flash drive with all the presentations, and lunch on Sat. and BBQ on Sunday. Registration is limited to 12 participants.
Please contact Sierra Sheeks at the Yavapai County Cooperative Extension Office, (928) 445-6590. For further questions, please contact Andrew Brischke (928) 753-3788 or brischke@cals.arizona.edu
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WRRC Water Webinar: Capacity, Performance, and Collaborative Planning in Water Governance
Public water systems (PWSs) – facing pressures from climate and land-use changes – must adapt to ensure continued safe and secure supply to customers. The ability to provide a consistent, safe water supply is determined by PWSs’ internal capacity and the collaborative approaches used to address water resource challenges that span service area boundaries. Quality collaboration needs to reflect diverse representation and interests. This WRRC Water Webinar presentation will discuss what motivates actors to come to the table before examining tools that can be used to evaluate representation in decision-making, as well as the capacity and performance of PWSs. The discussion will conclude with considerations for Arizona's water supply future as this relates to agriculture, urbanization, and energy.
When: Noon – 1 p.m. (Arizona time), Thursday, November 2
Speaker: Emily Bell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy, School of Public and International Affairs, University of Georgia
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Benefits Open Enrollment Reminder
Enrollment for University of Arizona benefits will be open through Novbember 17. Click here for more information.
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National Diabetes Month Webinar
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is partnering with the UA Sarver Heart Center to offer a webinar called Joining Forces to Prevent Diabetes and Promote Heart Health. Did you know diabetes increases your risk for heart disease and stroke? Hear from UA Diabetes Prevention Program Director Dr. Vanessa da Silva and from cardiologist Dr. Nathan Kim and learn practical tips to improve your health.
The webinar will be offered on November 8, in both English (noon) and in Spanish (1 p.m.). The webinars will be recorded, and registrants will be sent the recording if they are unable to attend the live presentation.
To register for the webinar in English, click here.
Spanish (presented by Shelby Vela and Dr. Bryant Hammershaimb), click here.
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Native Voices in Film
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Native Voices in Film on November 5. This afternoon of films, vendors, family-friendly activities, and community gathering is sponsored by the Indigenous Resilience Center and Societal Impact. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Loft Cinema's Indigenous Film Committee. All are welcome at this event!
When: 1 – 5 p.m., November 5
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
GENERAL ADMISSION: $5 | TRIBAL MEMBERS & LOFT MEMBERS: $3
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Seminar for Agriculture and National Resources Agent – Pima County
Please join us Monday, November 6 for the interview of Tania Hanline for the position of Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent at Pima County Cooperative Extension. Your participation and input in this search process is greatly appreciated. Hanline’s candidate seminar is scheduled from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with 15 minutes for Q&A.
Following the seminar, you can provide your feedback to the committee at via this link.
If you want to attend in person – the seminar will take place in in the Kitchen Conference Room at Pima County Cooperative Extension – 4210 N Campbell Avenue. Please join us if you’re able.
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Yavapai/Coconino County Small Acreage and Food Production Area Agent
Yavapai and Coconino Cooperative Extension interviewed Laura Davis and Jackee Alston candidates for the Small Acreage and Food Production Agent position. Please take some time to contribute to the selection process and provide your input. Below are the links to the recording, evaluation form and CV.'s for both Laura and Jackee.
Laura Davis Presentation
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Yavapai County Livestock Agent Presentation
Yavapai County Cooperative Extension interviewed Kathryn Hazlewood, candidate for the Livestock Agent position. Please take some time to contribute to the selection process and provide your input. Below are the links to the recording and evaluation form and Kathryn’s CV.
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| 4-H Youth Development Director Seminar
Thank you to everyone who attended Dr. Todd Kesner’s seminar last week. Dr. Kesner is the candidate currently being considered for the role of AZ 4-H Associate Director for 4-H Youth Development.
If you were unable to attend the seminar, Meet & Greet, or provide written feedback via our Qualtrics survey, this week will be your last opportunity. All feedback is greatly appreciated and due no later than Friday, October 27th.
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Job Opening
Agriculture Manager I – at the University of Arizona Safford Agricultural Center. Duties: Coordinate and direct daily activities for the successful operations required of the Safford Ag Center's research services. Daily activities include providing supervision of and leadership to one full-time agricultural worker and, when provided, laborers from the Arizona Department of Corrections. Requires management of farming operations through planning, establishing, monitoring, caring, and harvesting of crops being produced at SAC. Experience operating, repairing, and maintaining farming and shop equipment, including tractors and implements. Flexible hours are necessary during the growing season to accommodate irrigation schedules, and entails working in adverse conditions. This position is responsible for caretaker duties of the Safford Ag Center and will require incumbent to live on-site. Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Requires valid driver’s license. Must have or be able to obtain CDL licensing. Annual wage $47,356 or DOE. Great UArizona benefits. For full details and to apply, use the QR code above or see the job posting on the UArizona talent website.
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New Publication
Jeremy Weiss
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with Visit Southern Arizona and Designing Arizona Signatures, organized and presented the Arizona Viticulture Summit on March 6 and 7, 2023. The purpose of the two-day summit was for growers and winemakers in attendance to help detail and expand research and extension plans through discussions of current needs and priorities. Participants also reviewed and assessed different innovation models and technologies potentially relevant to wine grape growing.
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