TopicsJune 27, 2023
- Message from the Associate Vice President and Director of Extension
- Help Arizona Solve Water Challenges - WRRC Annual Conference
- Arizona Cotton Growers Accepting Research proposals
- Fall Recruitment for AmeriCorps UA Wildcat Corps
- CCT Data Science workshop series
- New Extension Publications
- Extension Hispanic Needs Assessment Survey Available
- Arizona Cooperative Extension Annual Conference Poster Submissions
- Climate Science Working Group Needs Your Help
- Extension Job Opening - Assistant/Associate Agent, Pima County
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Message from the Associate Vice President
and Director of Extension
I had my annual visit to the Yuma Extension office and Yuma Agricultural Center last week. That's where I was when I gave my ED talk. It was great catching up on all the Extension programming in Yuma County and how the Agricultural Center and the Extension faculty and staff work together to address issues for stakeholders in the County. Although the county is heavily agriculturally based, it was also good to hear about the County's 4-H Youth and Family, Consumer and Health Sciences programs. At lunch, I had some time to visit with stakeholders who gave me some input about how we (the state office) can better serve their Extension programs in Yuma County and how impactful Extension's current programming is. I'm looking forward to visiting other county offices soon. I will be out for the next couple of weeks, but I have already arranged for guest writers for my TEN portions. We still have several open positions in Extension across the state; please continue to help us recruit qualified candidates for these positions.
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WRRC Annual Conference
We are pleased to offer a $30 student registration rate. The normal registration rate of $130 ($75 for a single day) is now in effect.
For those who cannot make it to Tucson, we are offering free non-interactive livestreaming of the event. This year's conference program aims to address the pressing water resources challenges currently facing Arizona and the region by bringing forward ideas that offer pathways to water security for all.
The two-day, in-person program features over 50 speakers and presenters covering a diverse range of panel discussions, keynotes, and poster presentations. Day 1 will conclude with an evening reception where attendees can continue their conversations while enjoying some refreshments and a non-hosted bar. We invite you to join us to engage in robust solutions-focused discussions.
What: WRRC 2023 Annual Conference
When: July 11-12
Where: University of Arizona Student Union Grand Ballroom
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Arizona Cotton Growers Accepting Research proposals
The Arizona Cotton Growers Association State Support Committee is requesting research proposals for 2024 under the Cotton Incorporated State Support Program to benefit the Arizona Cotton Industry.
The deadline for proposals is 5 p.m. (Arizona Time) August 17. Proposals should be submitted by mail or by emailed PDF. Electronic copies are preferred and can be sent to jrohner@azcottongrowers.com.
Here is a ranked list of research topics thought to be most important to the Arizona cotton industry, though the committee will consider other topics:
- Cotton Production
- Insect Control
- Herbicide Resistance Management
- Water/Water Conservation
- Weather Information
- Cotton Production Activities
Proposals should be no more than two pages with the below information.
- Research Project Title
- Name of Researcher(s)
- Project Duration
- Total Amount Requested
- Description of Research Project
- Objectives of Research
- Significance of Research to the Arizona Cotton Industry
- Plan of Work
- Details of Budget Request with Narrative
Projects will be presented to the Committee at noon, September 13 at the Tempe Cotton Growers Association Office. Lunch will be provided. All presenters will be invited to a roundtable discussion/presentation, with a maximum of 10 minutes for each presentation. Technology will be available, presentations can be emailed in advance for display, hard-copy proposals will be prepared for the committee by ACGA.
If you have any questions, please call Arizona Cotton growers Assdociation Executive Director Jadee Rohner at (602) 437-1344.
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Fall Recruitment for AmeriCorps UA Wildcat Corps members is open!
Across the state, Cooperative Extension County and FRTEP offices are recruiting AmeriCorps Members to make a community impact in focus areas that range from environmental support services to positive youth development.
Positions are part-time and range from a 300-hour slot to a 900-hour slot commitment. Benefits are based on the slot size and include a living allowance ($4,275 – $12,825) and an educational award upon successful completion of the term ($1,459 – $3,447).
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CCT Data Science workshop series
In this 12-session series, researchers familiar with R will improve foundational understanding of reproducible research by adding version control, intermediate R programming skills, and project documentation to their repertoire. Instructors will emphasize how and when to apply these tools to ongoing research, with a final student showcase on October 24.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October
Where: Zoom
Registration: Apply by August 14 for priority consideration
Prerequisites: Familiarity with R and RStudio. No previous experience with shell scripting or git required. We will teach both tidyverse and base R programming.
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New Extension Publications
Lead Author: Margarethe A. Cooper
We answer your questions about how to make sure the food you and your family prepare at home is safe.
Lead Author: Sam Ignat
Successfully managing flies in human living spaces requires putting prevention at the forefront.
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Extension Hispanic Needs Assessment Survey Available
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is collaborating on a Renewable Resources Extension Act funded needs assessment for Hispanic adults living in Arizona, Florida, and New Mexico. The goal of the collaboration is to understand this group's needs while building a national Spanish language Cooperative Extension website.
If you are Hispanic or have Hispanic stakeholders, please take or send the survey, which is intended only for Hispanic adults living in Arizona, Florida, or New Mexico.
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Last Chance to Submit a Poster!
Arizona Cooperative Extension Annual ConferenceAugust 2-4
Next Monday is the deadline to submit posters for the 2023 Annual Arizona Extension Conference, which will be will be August 2-4 in Tucson on the University of Arizona Main Campus. This year's conference theme is Building the Future of Extension Through Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration.
Poster Session Submissions - Posters can be on any Arizona Extension-related topic, including, but not limited to, community issues, extension initiatives, programs, or research projects. Posters presented at other conferences are eligible for display. Poster space is limited. Posters will be accepted in the order they are received until space capacity is reached. Click here to submit a poster. Provide the title, authors, a short (150-word maximum) abstract, the style (hanging vs. tabletop), and the approximate size of your poster. Deadline: July 3, 11:59 p.m. Your submission will be confirmed by Friday, July 7.
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Climate Science Working Group Needs Your Help The Cooperative Extension Climate Science Working Group wants to know about the current level of interest and involvement in climate change-related training, programming, and collaboration within Extension. Your responses will be used to guide climate change program development and better integration of climate change information across Extension programs. Even if you feel that your role within Extension is not a “climate” role, we encourage you to submit a response.
The information will also help the UArizona Extension Climate Science Working Group leverage resources and opportunities to better serve Extension and Arizona stakeholders.
The survey's introduction page contains more information about confidentiality, how your responses will be used and stored, and your rights.
What: There are 27 quick, simple questions that should take 10 – 15 minutes to complete.
Who: You must work within Arizona Cooperative Extension, be 18 or older, and read English.
Click here to complete the survey. Please contact Dawn Gouge at dhgouge@arizona.edu or 602-418-5202 with questions or complaints about the study.
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Job OpeningAssistant/Associate Agent Position (ANR), Pima County - This continuing eligible Assistant/Associate Extension Agent position will work with a dynamic team of professionals developing and delivering community outreach programs that provide research-based, objective informal agriculture and natural resources education in Pima County, Arizona. The primary focus of the position will be to develop and deliver education and assistance to small-scale and urban growers in Pima County, Arizona. In addition, the agent will engage and collaborate with urban food systems work conducted at the Pima County Cooperative Extension (PCCE), The Garden Kitchen, and 4-H farm-focused youth workforce development at PCCE Tucson Village Farm. The Agent will also oversee the Master Gardener Program located at PCCE as well as other natural resources programming related to the environment and natural systems. In addition to outreach, the agent will develop and conduct applied research, produce scholarly Extension publications, present at conferences and meetings, and pursue grant funding to support research and program work. This position is administratively and programmatically responsible to the County Extension Director and the Director of Arizona Cooperative Extension and is located at Pima County Cooperative Extension. Please visit UA Talent req14352 to apply.
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