August 17, 2021
Edition Topics
- Message from Interim Director Ed Martin
- University of Arizona face covering requirement
- Congratulations Dr. Holly Hunter
- Dr. George Frisvold - Bart Cardon Chair for Agribusiness Economics and Policy
- Cooperative Extension Marketing "Office" Hours
- Start Your Winter Garden Webinar
- CCAST Panel Discussion on Vegetation Management Tools
- WRRC Pre-Conference Webinar and 2021 Annual Conference
- New Extension Publication
- Soil Health Specialist Candidate Seminars
- Pinal County Horticulture Assistant/Associate Agent Candidate Seminars
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| Message from the Interim Director of Extension
It has been almost 10 years to the day that Dr. Ayman Mostafa decided to have an educational workshop out in growers' fields under a UA canopy/tent – thus, the first Tent Talk was held. These workshops are held early morning in a grower's field where growers and agricultural professionals can gather to learn about the latest research and techniques on fertilization, IPM, variety trials, and crop management. Our Agents were accustomed to having large Field Days, but these Tent Talks were targeted, to the point, and one-on-one with clients in the field. Although the challenges of COVID have limited our ability to gather in large numbers, we still are working in growers’ fields and still having Tent Talks, albeit many attend virtually. Agents throughout our state continue to look for new ways to connect with our clients while still supporting some more proven formats, such as Tent Talks. I applaud each and every effort made to connect, or in some cases, reconnect with our clients. I encourage all our faculty and staff to continue seeking ways to educate, inform, and work with the people of Arizona to help improve lives, communities, and the economy.
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University of Arizona face covering requirement
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| Congratulations Dr. Holly Hunter
Congratulations to Dr. Martha (Molly) Hunter, Professor of Entomology, and Chair of the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Entomology & Insect Science on her election as a Fellow of the Entomological Society of America (ESA).
According to ESA, the purpose of this award is to honor "individuals who have made outstanding contributions to entomology…and whose career accomplishments serve to inspire all entomologists.”
The ESA, founded in 1889, is the world’s largest organization of professional entomologists, with more than 7,000 members. Election as a Fellow is a highly competitive, prestigious honor achieved by at most 10 individuals annually (i.e., less than 0.2% of the members).
The award announcement states Professor Hunter is “internationally known for her study of how bacterial symbionts influence herbivores, parasitoids, and the parasitoid-host interaction.” She will be recognized as a Fellow at the ESA Annual Meeting, October 31-November 3, 2021.
For more information please see:
https://www.entsoc.org/ten-entomologists-honored-2021-fellows-entomological-society-america
Great job Molly!
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| Dr. George Frisvold - Bart Cardon Chair for Agribusiness Economics and Policy
Arizona Cooperative Extension is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. George Frisvold to the Bart Cardon Chair for Agribusiness Economics and Policy, effective August 16th, 2021.
The Bart Cardon Academy for Teaching Excellence was established in 2010 and serves to recognize the extraordinary teaching and service at departmental, college, university, regional, and/or national levels.
As an Extension Specialist, Dr. Frisvold has been a key contributor to Extension's efforts in various areas including water, climate, nutrition, agriculture, and economic impacts of Extension programming. In 2015, Dr. Frisvold and his Economic Impact Analysis Team was awarded Extension's Team Award, recognizing all the team's work for Arizona Cooperative Extension.
"I'm very happy for Dr. Frisvold in being appointed to the Bart Cardon Chair for Agribusiness Economics and Policy," said Dr. Ed Martin, interim director for Arizona Cooperative Extension. "This appointment is well-deserved and demonstrates the consistent work Dr. Frisvold has done over the years for the state of Arizona and Extension."
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| Cooperative Extension Marketing "Office" Hours
Have a question about branding, marketing, social media posting? Stop by Cooperative Extension Marketing “Office” Hours with Marketing Manager, Jess Dorsey. She will hold “Office” Hours weekly Tuesdays from 11am – 12pm.
Join Here: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81742210161
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Start Your Winter Garden Webinar
Event Date August 26, 2021 11:00am to 12:00pm
Featured Speaker: Richard Johnson is an organic gardener in Arizona with over 20 years of experience. Rich moved to Tucson in 1988 and learned desert gardening and composting from the Tucson Organic Gardeners club that is now in its 49th year. He moved to Payson in 2018 where he provides volunteer leadership to the local gardening community and as a Gila County Master Gardener.
Zoom Link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83792596235
Please log in up to 10 minutes prior to the webinar
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
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CCAST Panel Discussion on Vegetation Management Tools (September 9th)
Collaborative Conservation and Adaptation Strategy Toolbox (CCAST)
Join us for a Grassland Restoration Panel Discussion!
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WRRC Pre-Conference Webinar and 2021 Annual Conference
WRRC Pre-Conference Webinar: Tribal Water Rights and Settlements
Watch the recorded Webinar
In the lead-up to the conference, the WRRC is presenting the pre-conference webinar: “Tribal Water Rights and Settlements,” featuring a discussion of Tribal Water Rights and Settlements by three prominent water law and tribal attorneys. This webinar will provide legal context for the broader discussions of tribal water resilience to take place at the conference August 30 – September 1.
Pre-Conference Webinar Info
August 30 to September 1
WRRC 2021 Annual Conference: Tribal Water Resilience in a Changing Environment
On Monday, August 30, the program will begin with a remembrance of Rod Lewis. Next, a presentation by Rod’s friend and fellow attorney John Echohawk, Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund, will segue into sessions featuring Indigenous perspectives on the significance of resilience. Sessions on Tuesday, August 31, will provide a forum for Tribal leaders to talk about building water resilient communities. Partnerships are the focus of discussion on Wednesday, September 1, which will include a keynote by Deputy Commissioner and nominee for U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner, Camille Calimlim Touton (invited). The final session offers a look to the future by individuals committed to advancing water resilience. This opportunity to hear an astounding diversity of Indigenous voices aims at raising awareness and understanding.
View the Agenda
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New Extension Publication
Elizabeth W. Sparks, Natalie Shepp, Michael Hauser and Daniel McDonald
This publication describes the preparation and organization of a 4-H youth development challenge adventure experience that culminates with hiking the Grand Canyon. The purpose of this article is to provide youth service professionals with the information needed to replicate a similar challenge experience. Details are provided regarding training, preparation, logistics, and safety. We have divided the article into the following sections: 1.Background information, which we have titled, “A Challenging Adventure: What is it?” 2.Instructional information, which we have titled, “Logistics: How is It Done?” and 3.Evaluation, which we have titled, “Evaluation: Why Do We Do It?”
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| Soil Health Specialist Candidate Seminars
The Search and Screen Committee for the ENVS Soil Health Specialist position invites you to candidate seminars. The purpose of the continuing-eligible Extension Assistant Professor position is to develop and deliver an applied research and outreach program in soil health as related to crop production and sustainability to support Arizona’s diverse agriculture stakeholders.
All Cooperative Extension faculty and staff are invited to participate, especially anyone that may potentially collaborate with this new faculty member.
Candidate Seminars are:
Dr. Debankur Sanyal - Recording will be available
Dr. Manbir Rakkar, Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11:00 am https://arizona.zoom.us/j/87508417395
passcode: ENVS
Dr. Anthony Fulford, Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 am https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81033092300
passcode: ENVS
Seating will be available at the Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC), in the MPR for individuals wishing to attend the seminars in-person. Please RSVP in-person attendance to Julie Campbell, juliecampbell@arizona.edu
Evaluation forms for candidates can be found at: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MO5cXmNdrjwtBs
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Pinal County Horticulture Assistant/Associate Agent Candidate Seminars
The Search and Screen Committee for the Pinal County Horticulture Assistant/Associate Agent position invites you to candidate seminars. The purpose of the continuing-eligible Horticulture Extension Assistant/Associate Agent position is to develop and deliver educational information, structured programs, and technical support to the consumer and commercial horticulture sectors, as well as urban agriculture and food systems in Pinal County, Arizona.
All Cooperative Extension faculty and staff are invited to participate, especially anyone that may potentially collaborate with this new faculty member.
Candidate Seminars are:
Russell Noon, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 12:30 pm
passcode: Pinal
Seating will be available in the Pinal County Cooperative Extension Conference Room for individuals wishing to attend the seminars in-person. Please RSVP in-person attendance to Lisa Elliott (melliott@email.arizona.edu).
Anne LeSenne, Wednesday 18, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Anne LeSenne Q&A 3:30 pm
Seating will be available at the Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC), in the MPR for individuals wishing to attend the seminar in-person.
There will be an additional opportunity to visit with the candidates from 3:30-4:30pm. Please contact Lisa Elliott (melliott@email.arizona.edu) to be included in the meeting.
Evaluation forms for candidates can be found here and will be due by COB Wednesday August 25, 2021.
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