TopicsMarch 28, 2023
- Message from the Interim Director of Extension
- Kristie Gallardo Says Farewell After Epic Run of TEN (aka TMN)
- Cochise County Cooperative Extension Director Seminar
- Diabetes Prevention Program Session Starts Friday
- California and Arizona Partner for Stinknet Symposium
- 45th Annual UT/AZ Range Livestock Workshop & Tour
- 32nd Annual Desert Horticulture Conference
- Combining datasets using 'dplyr'
- WRRC Seminar Series: Harnessing the Power of Geophysical Imaging to Recharge California’s Groundwater
- Extension Specialist (Associate/Full) and Director of UACE SNAP-ED & EFNEP in the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
- Extension Specialist Position (Public Lands Grazing)
- Extension Specialist Position (Plant-Herbivore Interactions and Targeted Grazing)
- Extension Specialist Position (Assistant/Associate Specialist)
- Volunteers Needed for Research Study of Vegetables
- Volunteers Needed for Research Study of Grapes
- New Publication - Guayule Cultivation and Irrigation Methods for the Southwestern United States
- Continuing Status and Promotion Workshop May 17-18
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Message from the Interim Director of ExtensionIt was a busy week. Extension Directors met at the Maricopa County Extension office. My thanks to the staff at MCCE for hosting the event. We discussed some exciting new programs within Extension, including presentations from our new marketing team, Brad Poole and Ben Downer. Keep an eye out for some exciting new articles and changes in the way we promote the excellent work of Arizona Extension. On Saturday, I attended the Yavapai Cattle Growers meeting in Prescott. The UA had great representation at the event. We were all recognized for the excellent work our livestock and range Extension faculty and staff have done to help our stakeholders in Yavapai County. I know we're not supposed to make a big deal about this, but Kristie Gallardo, Executive Associate, and the go-to person for so many in Arizona Extension for many years, is retiring. Her last day is this Friday. I cannot express my appreciation for her support over the years, especially during the last 18 months I have served as Interim Director. We will sorely miss her – thank you, Kristie, and all our best!
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Kristie Gallardo Says Farewell After Epic Run of TEN (aka TMN)
After ~407 editions of TEN (formerly known as TMN) – I am retiring after 30 years at the U of A. It has been a pleasure working with many of you during my time at ALVSCE.
Keep in touch!
A few brief goodbyes from state administration staff who work with Kristie
"We will miss you here in Extension. Thank you for helping me and giving me guidance when I became part of the Extension team, you have taught me a lot. I especially will miss your fun stories about all the javelina coming into your yard. I hope you enjoy retirement and play lots of pickle ball!"
- Anthony Bertero, Accountant II
"Many thanks to Kristie Gallardo for all the care she has shown for Cooperative Extension over the years. Kristie, you will be greatly missed! Enjoy your retirement!"
- Carolyne Greeno, Senior Director, Finance and Administration
"Thanks, Kristie! Good Luck on your next chapter. Best wishes for a happy retirement."
- Jennifer Gardner Smith, Senior Business Manager
"Happy retirement, I will miss seeing you!! Celebrating you today and wishing you the best."
- Kelly Arizmendi, Information Services Coordinator
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| Cochise County Cooperative Extension Director Seminar
After conducting a search for a new Cochise County Cooperative Extension Director, we now have a finalist for the position: Carol Holden. On Thursday, March 30th, she will give her seminar at 3:00 pm – My Vision and 5-year plan for Cochise County Cooperative Extension. Following her seminar, there will be time for Q & A. The search and screen committee would like to thank you in advance for your participation and responses to the evaluation.
Carol Holden, March 30th, 3:00 PM
752 E Maley St, Willcox, AZ 85643
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Diabetes Prevention Program Session Starts Thursday
This CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program has been shown to reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes. This lifestyle change program is FREE for eligible participants and can help you lose weight, become more physically active, and reduce stress. This program is proven to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Participants will get access to a trained lifestyle coach, a year-long program, support from others like you as you learn new skills, and a CDC-approved curriculum. A new session starts at noon Thursday, March 30!
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| California and Arizona Partner for Stinknet Symposium
Stinknet is a noxious weed spreading in Maricopa County. It is rapidly expanding its range to other parts of Arizona and southern California. Land managers and researchers from California, Arizona, and Australia will present information on the spread, control and impacts of stinknet (Oncosiphon pilulifer). This virtual symposium is free and registration is required. The symposium is brought to you by the University of California and University of Arizona cooperative extensions. This symposium will be useful for professional land managers who manage weeds or restore native habitat. Speakers will also discuss ecology and restoration.
What: Stinknet Symposium
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., April 11
Where: Online only
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45th Annual UT/AZ Range Livestock Workshop & Tour
- Tuesday, April 4, 8 a.m-4:30 p.m. (all events Mountain Time): Hurricane Workshop at Legacy Park Grafton Building, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane, Utah. Trade show, lunch, and door prizes provided. Click here to register for the livestream.
- Wednesday, April 5, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Orderville Workshop at Kane County North Event Center, 475 E. State Street, Orderville, Utah. Trade show, lunch, and door prizes provided.
- Thursday, April 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Ranch tour, tour of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Lunch and door prizes are provided. Meet at the Escalante Heritage Center, 1300 Highway 12, Escalante, Utah.
Contacting Andrew Brischke at brischke@cals.arizona.edu or Melanie Heaton at: melanie.heaton@usu.edu for more information or updates.
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32nd Annual Desert Horticulture Conference
Participants can attend six sessions in three concurrent tracks from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Plants and Design, Plant Health, and Water/Urban Landscapes. Learn from experts through presentations and panel discussions about plant choices appropriate for desert landscapes, management of plants, pests, and wildlife, and different approaches to water conservation.
The Desert Horticulture Conference is the premier annual conference for all members of the Southwest green industry: landscape architects, designers, growers, retailers, contractors, maintenance personnel, suppliers, and educators. Presenting timely and research-based information relevant for designing, building, maintaining, and producing plants for urban landscapes in the arid Southwest.
Registration is open for attendees and sponsors.
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Combining datasets using 'dplyr'
Ever need to combine related tables or collate data from multiple sources? Attend our hands-on introduction to using the 'dplyr' join functions and demonstration of a new type of join. Familiarity with R and tidyverse is highly recommended.
Where: Zoom
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday March 29
Instructor: Jessica Guo
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WRRC Seminar Series: Harnessing the Power of Geophysical Imaging to Recharge California’s Groundwater
It is time for a new way of thinking about water management in California. Rather than treating floods and droughts as two independent problems, there is growing support for a form of Managed Aquifer Recharge, flood-MAR: capturing and storing, underground, the floodwaters so that they recharge the groundwater depleted during the times of drought. This Water Resources Research Center Seminarwill discuss the use of geophysical imaging methods to support the search for optimal locations for recharge. The team’s focus is identifying the sites that have the desirable geologic attribute: interconnected pathways of coarse-grained materials that can maximize the quantity and rate of recharge. With a state-wide investment in the acquisition of airborne geophysical data, and with access to a recently developed towed geophysical system, the team has developed the computational workflows needed to use geophysical imaging for both regional scale and local scale assessment. Through a web-based application – fastpath – workflows are being made available for use. By advancing adoption of geophysics, the team is contributing in a foundational way to furthering sustainable groundwater management.
When: Noon-1:15 p.m. (Mountain Time), Wednesday, March 29
Speaker: Rosemary Knight, George L. Harrington Professor of Earth Sciences, Professor of Geophysics, Stanford University
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Extension Specialist (Associate/Full) and Director of UACE SNAP-ED & EFNEP, School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
The School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness and Cooperative Extension welcome applicants for a 12-month, continuing-track Associate Specialist or Specialist position responsible for leadership, strategic planning, and program direction of statewide nutrition and physical activity programs. Minimum qualifications include a doctorate degree in nutritional sciences or a related discipline; a record of scholarly accomplishments; and a record of managing nutrition, physical activity, or related Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences programming.
Please share this position profile with your professional networks. Interested applicants should use this online portal to apply.
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| Extension Specialist Position (Public Lands Grazing),University of Arizona/EMRR/SNRE
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona invites applications for a 12-month, continuing-track Assistant/Associate/Full Rank Extension Specialist position (70-20-10 Extension-Research-Service) focused on public lands grazing in the Ecology, Management, Restoration of Rangelands program. The individual selected will serve as a faculty member in SNRE, UArizona, and will respond to the school director head and the director of the Arizona Cooperation Extension system and will work with county Extension faculty and other Extension faculty in planning, conducting, and evaluating educational programs and applied research. The position is planned to be headquartered near Camp Verde, Arizona and will have statewide responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high profile, effective, statewide educational program in Rangeland Management, with emphasis on Arizona rangelands, which is recognized at regional, state, national, and international levels. Details on application requirements and procedures and for additional details on the position, benefits and University of Arizona employment can be found here.
Review of applications will begin March 27 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Target start date is July 1. Direct questions to George Ruyle at gruyle@cals.arizona.edu or Larry Howery at lhowery@arizona.edu, co-chairs of the search committee.
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Extension Specialist Position (Plant-Herbivore Interactions and Targeted Grazing), EMRR/SNRE/UArizona
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment at University of Arizona invites applications for a 12-month, continuing-track Assistant/Associate/Full Rank Extension Specialist position (70-20-10 Extension-Research-Service) focused on Plant-Herbivore Interactions and Targeted Grazing in its Ecology, Management, Restoration of Rangelands program. The individual selected will serve as a faculty member in SNRE, UArizona and will respond to the school director head and the director of Arizona Cooperation Extension and will work with county Extension faculty and other Extension faculty in planning, conducting, and evaluating educational programs and applied research. The successful candidate will have statewide responsibilities and will be headquartered in Tucson. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high profile, effective, statewide educational program in Rangeland Management, with emphasis on Arizona rangelands, which is recognized at regional, state, national and international levels. Details on application requirements and procedures and for additional details on the position, benefits, and UArizona employment can be found here:
Review of applications will begin March 27 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Target start date is July 1. Direct questions to Larry Howery at lhowery@arizona.edu or George Ruyle gruyle@cals.arizona.edu), co-chairs of the search committee.
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| Extension Specialist (Assistant/Associate Specialist)
The School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness and Cooperative Extension welcome applicants for a 12-month, continuing-track Assistant/Associate Extension Specialist position.
We are seeking an individual committed to sustaining and augmenting the school’s excellence in research, teaching, and outreach, with an emphasis on equity and inclusivity. The Assistant/Associate Specialist will provide strategic leadership and direction of statewide nutrition programs focused on diet-sensitive disease prevention and nutrition security of all Arizonans.
The full position description is posted on the UArizona Talent website, where all applications must be submitted. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Parties who apply by April 3 will be given first consideration.
For more information, please contact Melanie Hingle, search committee chair, at hinglem@arizona.edu. We look forward to hearing from you. Please share this position description with your professional networks.
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Volunteers Needed for Vegetable Research Study
- Are you 18-65 years old?
- Do you want to eat more vegetables?
- Do you want to learn simple new recipes?
You may qualify for the study if you are:
- Not on a vegan or vegetarian diet
- Willing and able to eat free vegetables provided by Tucson Village Farm
And if you are willing to:
- Eat five servings of vegetables daily for four weeks
- Attend weekly culinary classes at Tucson Village Farm, 2201 E. Roger Road, Tucson
- Start eating vegetables on the date of enrollment or four weeks later
- Let us take measurements of blood pressure and blood markers of cholesterol
If this describes you, apply here. For more information, please call (520) 621-5382 or email FBHlab@email.arizona.edu. Mention the Easy Peasy Study and leave your name and number.
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New Extension Publication
As water becomes scarce in Arizona there is a desire by growers to grow crops that use less water. With hundreds of acres already planted across the state and the plan to scale to 10,000 acres over the course of three years, guayule has become a more water wise crop than traditional desert row crops like silage corn, alfalfa, and cotton. In this guide, cultivation and irrigation methods will be discussed to increase area under guayule across the state.
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Save the Date!Continuing Status and Promotion Workshop May 17-18
Cooperative Extension agents and specialists on the continuing status and promotion track are invited to a two-day workshop regarding the process, updates, and other important information to support successful dossiers. Sessions will address all levels of the continuing status and promotion process. You can attend in-person or virtually. More information will be forthcoming.
What: Continuing Status and Promotion Workshop
When: May 17-18 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Where: Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37860 W. Smith Enke Road, Maricopa, Arizona
For questions, please contact Area Agent and Regional Specialist Patty Merk at pmerk@cals.arizona.edu
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