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IN THIS ISSUE... "FOOD SAFETY BEGINS ON THE
FARM" The publication is supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), the United States Department of Agriculture, and the United States Food and Drug Administration. It was developed by Cornell University as part of a CSREES grant (Reducing Microbial Risks in Fruits and Vegetables with Good Agricultural Practices). K-State Research and Extension is one of the national GAPs collaborators, and is providing growers and processors with assistance at scheduled group meetings or in one-on-one visits. Please keep the publication as a handy reference for good agricultural practices (GAPs) for fruit and vegetable growers and processors in your area. You can request a publication for a client interested in good agricultural practices. If you need more copies, please call Cara Wohler at 785-532-2863. For more information, contact:
--Tom Lindquist
NEWS RELEASES BY E-MAIL The listservs include: In addition, county agents regularly receive news releases via two other listservs: one for ag and horticulture agents, and one for FACS agents. Many of you are already subscribed to these lists. If you don't regularly receive K-State Research and Extension news releases by e-mail, and would like to be included on a mailing listserv, please contact Sheran DeMonbrun, sdemonbr@oznet.ksu.edu , or call 785-532-5806. You can also join K-State listservs by visiting the Website: http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/index.html , and following the on-screen directions. --Pat Melgares pmelgare@oznet.ksu.edu
RESOURCES ON THE INTRANET "Effective Boardsmanship," presented by Dick Wootton; and "A Partnership," presented by Stacey Warner; are now available on the K-State Research and Extension Intranet. Under "Secure Links" click on "Agent Resources" to find the two resources. If anyone would like a disk with the information, contact Stacy Divine at 785-532-5790. --Stacey M. Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu
JOINT PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT MEETING
PLANNED Registration materials were sent to all FACS agents in county mail received the week of February 12. Registration forms for 4-H and ESP members should be received the week of February 19. We intended for all registrations to be mailed at the same time, but my attendance at the FNP Conference and the ice storm of February 9, didn't allow that to happen. Early bird registration is due March 1 and final registration deadline is April 4. Non-member are also welcomed to attend. Call my office for a registration form if you would like one. This unique partnership means that this spring conference will be different than what we may have been used to. The program is designed to take everyone to a higher level of understanding and knowledge of topics relating to family and community. Of even greater value will be the opportunity to expand networking with our fellow colleagues and educators from across the state. We hope you will consider it a valuable opportunity for your professional development plan. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
OPPORTUNITY FOR FNP COUNTY Application deadline is March 15. Applications are in the 2002 FNP Proposal Packets or can be obtained by calling Shelly Burklund at 785-532-1559. Submit applications to the KSU-FNP office. Call Karen Hudson for additional information. --Karen Hudson hudson@humec.ksu.edu
KANSAS 4-H'ERS HONORED AS PRUDENTIAL
SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD RECIPIENTS After having difficulty finding information about his genealogy, Joseph learned about the USGenWeb Project, and through its web site was able to find the data he needed. He then decided to volunteer his time and knowledge to help others by collecting data from more than 500 tombstones in a local cemetery as part of this nationwide data base. Three other Kansas 4-H'ers were recognized as Distinguished Finalists and will receive an engraved bronze medallion. Sonya Ditsch, Leavenworth County, prepared tote bags with donated toys and toiletries for children living in foster homes in her community. Bryan Ross, also a Leavenworth County 4-H'er, raised $2,800 to help purchase a police dog for the County Sheriff's Department. Thirteen year old Amanda Rush, McPherson County, raised more than $8,700 to purchase a robot to enhance the local fire department's fire safety curriculum for pre-school and elementary school students in her community. Hats off to these and the thousands of other youth who are making a difference in their communities. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
K-STATE ANNOUNCES GOVERNOR'S
CONFERENCE ON JUVENILE JUSTICE The Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice opens with pre-conference activities June 4. The conference begins June 5, with a welcome reception that evening with exhibitors. The Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice will focus on legal issues, facilities issues, community intervention, and information technology as they relate to juvenile offenders. The conference provides continuing education, training and general information to law enforcement, prosecutors, social workers, legislators, and others interested in juvenile justice, crime reduction, and prevention. Featured speakers include Dr. James Alan Fox, psychiatrist and Dean of the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston; Dr. Gerald Suarez who is on the White House Staff; Dr. Dennis Embry, President/ CEO of PAXIS Institute in Tucson, Arizona; Dr. Sheila Peters, child psychiatrist in Nashville, Tennessee; and Mark Hood from Topeka, Kansas; who has worked in psychiatric hospitals for over thirteen years. The registration fee of $150 includes all program materials, refreshment breaks, receptions, and luncheons. Registration will be limited to the first 600. To register call 1-800-432-8222, or 785-532-5569 and ask for Non-Credit Programs Registration. Program information and registration are also available via the World Wide Web at http://www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/juvenilejustice/ . For more information about the program, contact the Juvenile Justice Authority at 785-296-4213.
EXTENSION INVOLVED IN NEWEST ROUND OF 21ST
CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANTS! Thirteen Kansas community centers received funding with the latest announcement. K-State Research and Extension continues to be involved in the centers through their collaborative efforts. Congratulations! Mulvane Public Schools, Haysville Unified School District and Wichita Public Schools all received 21st Century grant funding. The total funding for all three school districts is $1,101,446. Sedgwick County Research & Extension involvement: Extension is a member of the Youth AAA Board which serves as an advisory board for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Coordinator. Morris County Unified School District #417 received $384,418 in 21st Century grant funding. Morris County Research & Extension involvement: Extension has been instrumental in helping with the 21st Century Community Learning Center vision for Morris County. The grant will fund six centers at the start of June. Additional funding has been secured from an SRS grant which will allow a start up centers as early as April. The Centers will serve as many as 400 youth. Extension will not be receiving funding at this time. Morris County Research and Extension is very excited about this opportunity. Emporia USD 253 received $399,984 in 21st Century grant funding. Lyon County Research and Extension involvement: Extension will be contacting USD 253 to look into opportunities to collaborate in working with the Center. Garden City Unified School district #457 received $1,028,521 in 21st Century grant funding. Finney County Research and Extension involvement: Extension has been providing nutrition programming 1x a week for six sessions in an after school setting. The after school youth are predominantly Hispanic so many materials are now being translated into Spanish. Finney County Extension receives $3000 to help support program costs. Hutchinson Unified School District #309 received $392,008 in 21st Century grant funding. Reno County Research and Extension involvement: Extension has been asked to be on the Community Learning Center Planning Team. They are excited about the prospect. Topeka Public Schools, USD 501 received $824,427 in 21st Century grant funding. Shawnee County Research and Extension involvement: Extension will be working with one of the community sites, Ross Elementary. They will provide after-school 4-H activities once a week, EFNEP will provide nutrition and health programs once a week, and there will also be some parenting education programs and child care provider training offered. Shawnee County will receive grant funding to compensate for their programming costs. Kansas City Public Schools received $814,141 in 21st Century grant funding. Wyandotte County Research and Extension involvement: The majority of the grant will be used to fund KIDZONE, an out of school program for school aged youth. 4-H Youth Development is part of the KIDZONE initiative and will be involved in the grant project. The extent of Extension's involvement is unknown at this time. Arkansas City Unified School District #470 received $540,000 in 21st Century grant funding. Cowley County Research and Extension involvement: Extension was involved in writing a letter of support for the grant proposal. Atchison County Community Schools received $137,162 in 21st Century grant funding. Atchison County Research and Extension involvement: Extension was involved in writing a letter of support and will provide programming to the site. Columbus USD 493 School District received
$225,102 in 21st Century grant funding. Cherokee
County Research and Extension involvement:
Extension will be involved with the
21st Century Community Learning Center coalition. Faculty from
the office have been involved in writing suggestions for the grant
proposal and will be teaching nutrition programming in the after school
environment.
NORTHERN FLINT HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY
FEBRUARY PROGRAM Dr. Barden will describe the role that riparian forest buffers can play in Kansas to improve water quality in our lakes and streams. He will provide a brief summary on buffer research conducted nationally, and also describe some current projects he is leading here in Kansas. "Prairie grass filter strips can only do so much for a stream", Barden says, "while trees provide the long-term nutrient retention, and the deeper rooting needed to stabilize streambanks". If time allows, he will also provide some tips on making your own tree-planting endeavors more successful. Barden, an associate professor with the Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources, has been with K-State for 3 years, and also worked in Oklahoma for 5 years. Although he was born and educated back east, he has grown to love the Midwest. A native of Rhode Island, he earned his BS degree in natural resources from the University of RI, a Master's from Virginia Tech in Forest Biology, and his Ph.D. came from Penn State's School of Forest Resources. A short stint with the US Forest Service rounds out his experience. --Judy Roe jroe@ksu.edu
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