TopicsJuly 18, 2023
- Message from Otis and Garfield
- Spanish Translation Available
- Arizona Cooperative Extension Annual Conference Registration Open
- Help Us Build a Jobs Page
- Arizona Cotton Growers Accepting Research Proposals
- Climate Science Working Group Needs Your Help
- Society for Range Management Summer Meeting
- Chemical Applicator Position Open
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Message from Otis and Garfield
This is now the second week we have had to write Dr. Martin's (Dad's) Tuesday Extension Notes for him.
We know people need time to unwind, relax, and refuel, but this is a bit extreme. Doesn't this guy have a job? We basically get refueled every day after our three five-hour naps plus a good night's sleep. By now, he should be well-fueled, well-rested, and relaxed beyond belief. Of course, like most humans, he probably spent his time off doing so much that he'll need a vacation from his vacation. However, we have been reassured that he will return next week with wild tales of Extension impacts, programmatic initiatives, and all the other things that make his TEN comments so riveting for so many readers.
We don't mind helping out, but this writing is seriously cutting into our nap time.
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Does Your Program Need Spanish Translation?
If so, please reach out to our new Spanish translator, Jessica Guzman, via our ticketing system. And please welcome Jessica to the Arizona Cooperative Extension team:
My name is Jessica Guzman. I am majoring in Biology with an emphasis on Biomedical Sciences and Spanish with a General emphasis. I am also minoring in Korean. I am a first generation student at the university and native Spanish speaker. I like to learn new things and hope to learn a lot through working with Extension while I help you engage other Spanish-speaking communities. I have many hobbies, however, my current favorite in my free time is cross-stitching and binge-watching k-dramas. I look forward to working with you.
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Register for the Extension Annual Conference
We look forward to seeing you on campus in August!
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Do You Love Working for Extension?Tell us why
The Cooperative Extension Marketing/Communications team is putting together a recruiting page for the Extension website, and we need your help. We need staff members to quote on the page, telling the world why Extension is a great place to work! If you are willing to help, please send us:
Name
Job title
County or office location
Number of years working for Extension
Head-and-shoulders photo
Three or four sentences about why you love working for Cooperative Extension
Please email submissions to Brad Poole. Thank you!
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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 Inc. 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 questions, please call Arizona Cotton Growers Association Executive Director Jadee Rohner at (602) 437-1344.
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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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Society for Range Management Summer Meeting
Registration is open for the Arizona Section summer meeting, which will will include student activities, a field tour centered on rare plants and timber, an archaeology tour/discussion, a virtual fence workshop and good old fashion SRM fun! We will be camping at the beautiful Ten-X Campground - only about 4 miles from the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.
Full Registration ($65) includes full meeting attendance, camping/ facility costs, and meals Single Day Registration ($25) includes single-day attendance and meals. Click here to register.
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Chemical Applicator Position Open
This full-time position at Maricopa Agricultural Center will be responsible for care of crop fields and will recommend, carry out, apply, and record data for pesticide applications at MAC. The incumbent will be responsible for scouting fields for pests, sampling fields and crops, making recommendations for applications, ordering materials, mixing, and applying, and recording all application and sample data into data systems. Equipment maintenance, mathematical skills, and knowledge of safety procedures are critical to ensure that pesticide applications are conducted correctly and safely. Additionally, the incumbent will have other tasks such as: scheduling and overseeing a contract labor crew for miscellaneous field work, harvesting hay, operating a small plot cotton gin, and data entry into a computer-based program.
For full details, qualifications & to apply, please submit on-line application for
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