The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 8, No. 12   February 12, 2002

IN THIS ISSUE...

...Subsurface Drip Irrigation Workshop and Trade Show
...RSVP for the Human Nutrition/Consumer Science and Grazing Workshops Due
...Midwest Conference on Agricultural Bioterrorism
...Basin Advisory Committees to Meet
...Annual 4HCCS Material Order
...6th Annual K-State Leadership Seminar
...Handspring Foundation Offers Funding for Programs Serving At-Risk Children and Youth
...Kansas Health Foundation Community Recognition Grant Applications Due March 15
...Position Announcements - Agronomy
...Kansas 4-H Foundation Looking for Printer
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives  

SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION WORKSHOP AND TRADE SHOW
The Subsurface Drip Irrigation workshop and Trade Show will be at Colby on February 18, Garden City on February 19, and Hugoton on February 20. Participants will learn about economics of conversion, pumping cost savings, and latest products and services available for subsurface drip irrigation systems. For more information on these meetings, contact Mahbub Alam or the County Agricultural Agents of Thomas, Finney, and Stevens Counties. --Mahbub Alam malam@oznet.ksu.edu 

RSVP FOR THE HUMAN NUTRITION/CONSUMER SCIENCE AND GRAZING WORKSHOPS DUE
The Kansas Sustainable Agriculture Roundup Professional Development Day is Friday, February 15, in Salina. Two special tracks will address issues of interest to FACS, Human Nutrition, Horticultural and Agricultural professionals.

Registration is free, but we need an RSVP to plan the meal, which will include Kansas raised pork chops. Contact Jana Beckman, 785-532-1440, or jabeckma@oznet.ksu.edu  for more information or to register. --Jana Beckman jabeckma@oznet.ksu.edu 

MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURAL BIOTERRORISM
A consortium of Kansas organizations, including K-State Research & Extension, will hold a 2-day conference on Ag Bioterrorism March 25-26 in Manhattan. The conference program includes sessions on food and fiber production and vulnerabilities, public health issues, disease prevention strategies in food crops and livestock, first response and containment, and other topics. The audience target includes those leaders and first responders in your community, and anyone concerned with threats and strategies for prevention of Ag Bioterrorism in Kansas.

Information regarding this conference is available on the Koch Crime Institute Website, http://www.kci.org/seminars/schedule.htm . --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu 

BASIN ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO MEET
All Basin Advisory Committees meet during the first two weeks of March. The basin advisory committees are the method established in Kansas for the voice of the people to be heard related to water quantity and quality issues throughout the state. Thanks for your help in announcing these meetings to Kansas residents. Water quantity and quality are important to all Kansans. I hope that you also will plan to attend the one that is most important to you.

Meeting time and location can be accessed on the Kansas Water Office website at www.kwo.org ; click on calendar. --Morgan Powell mpowell@bae.ksu.edu   

ANNUAL 4HCCS MATERIAL ORDER
All counties will soon be receiving a 2002 catalog directly from 4HCCS. Please use this catalog only as a resource to study material needs. Distribution will provide instructions later as to how to submit your CCS material orders so Kansas can receive the best available pre-print price. By pooling all county orders we can better take advantage of the volume discounts. PLEASE watch for details with an upcoming Distribution Order Form. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu 

6TH ANNUAL K-STATE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Mark your calendars now to attend the 6th Annual K-State Leadership Seminar on March 28, 2002. The theme for this year's event is "Transformational Leadership Through Turbulent Times," featuring a keynote address by Dr. Rick Rigsby, Professor of Speech Communication, Texas A&M University; and Founder &  Minister, Impact Family Ministries. 

The seminar will also include a session on "Tools for Transformational Leaders." Seminar brochures will be mailed to all county extension offices in early March. --Robert Wilson rwilson@loki.agecon.ksu.edu 

HANDSPRING FOUNDATION OFFERS FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS SERVING AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH
The Handspring Foundation currently focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations or international equivalents that help at-risk children and youth. The foundation offers cash grants to qualifying organizations. Preference is given to organizations with a strong underserved outreach component. The foundation is particularly interested in organizations and programs that are directed towards the following: targeting high-risk youth that specifically utilize the arts, technology, and sports; direct services related to children's health, direct services for children who are victims of abuse or neglect, including services to children in foster care; homeless assistance programs for families with children (food, clothing, education, job training). 

Funding is also available for technical assistance/organizational effectiveness grants for organizations that focus on issues directly related to children/youth at risk. Funds may be specifically requested for board or staff retreats, hiring staff or consultants, staff training, or strategic planning. Foundation grants range from $1,000 to $25,000 per grant, with most averaging between $5,000 to $10,000. 

For complete application information and forms, e-mail the Handspring Foundation Manager at:  foundation@handspring.com . You may also visit: www.handspring.com/company/foundation . --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu 

KANSAS HEALTH FOUNDATION COMMUNITY RECOGNITION GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 15
The Foundation's Recognition Grants Program is a competitive program open to any nonprofit organization doing innovative work to improve Kansans' health. A total of $750,000 is awarded in two cycles each year. Funding is limited to up to $25,000 per year for an organization. Application deadlines for Recognition Grants are March 15, and September 15, each year. Applications are available on the KHF website at: www.khf.org . --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS - AGRONOMY
Postdoctoral Research Associate - weed physiology/ecology - Department of Agronomy - Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS 66506-5501

Job Responsibilities: Conduct multi-disciplinary and multi-year research project to study the effect of different weed management practices on the ecosystem. Incumbent will be expected to design and conduct field experiments, sample collection, processing, laboratory analysis, data management, and write publications. 

Qualifications: Ph.D in weed science, crop science, botany or related field is required. Experience in weed biology/ecology, weed/crop or plant interactions, and field plot techniques is needed. The individual will be expected to interact with weed scientists, entomologists, plant pathologists, soil scientists, botanists, and wild life specialists. Good oral and written communication skills.

How to Apply: Send a letter of application, transcript, resume, and letters of reference to: Roxana Ortiz, Secretary to the Department Head, Kansas State University Department of Agronomy, 2004 Throckmorton Plant Science Center, Manhattan, KS 66506-5501, Please refer to position # 211.

Date Available: May 1, 2002. Deadline: Screening of applications begins on April 10, 2002 and continues until the position is filled.

For further information, please contact Dr. Kassim Al-Khatib at 785-532-5155, or fax: 785-532-6094, or by e-mail at khatib@ksu.edu .

Kansas State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. 

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Full-time Extension Assistant position - Annual appointment renewable for up to 3 years - Department of Agronomy - Kansas State University - Manhattan, Kansas 66506-5501

Salary: $26,000 per year. Benefits include health insurance program.

Job Responsibilities: Assimilate and input information necessary for operation of a basin wide water quality computer model to be used in extension educational programs. Some overnight travel within the state may be required. Communication with other government agencies, such as the Natural Resource Conservation Service, County Conservation Districts, and with other research and extension faculty will be integral to the successful completion of this project.

Training and Experience: Required: B.S. in Agronomy, Soil Science, Biology, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, or related fields. Proficient in Windows based personal computer programs, such as, EXCEL, WordPerfect, MS Access. Good communication skills. Valid Kansas driver’s license.

Preferred: Experience with computer modeling. Familiarity with ArcView 3.0, BASINS, SWAT. Experience in preparing and conducting extension educational materials and programs. Candidates willing to pursue a graduate degree in agronomy as part of this project.

How to Apply: Send a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Roxana Ortiz, Kansas State University, Department of Agronomy, 2004 Throckmorton Plant Science Center, Manhattan, KS 66506-5504. Please refer to position #523.

Date Available: Immediately. Application deadline: Screening of applications begins on February 15, 2002 and continues until position is filled.

Kansas State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

KANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION LOOKING FOR PRINTER
The Kansas 4-H Foundation seeks to buy an old Okidata Microline 393 wide carriage 24 Pin Printer, working or not. Please contact: wcooper@oznet.ksu.edu , or Walt Cooper, Kansas 4-H Foundation, Inc., 116 Umberger Hall, KSU, Manhattan, KS 66506. --Walt Cooper

VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . 

Submit corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu .

DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2002, THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2002:

ADDITIONS:

Thursday, February 14
.... EzWeb2 Training for County Personnel, Garden City (SW Area Office), SW Area counties, 9:30 a.m., David Dunn ddunn@oznet.ksu.edu 

Tuesday, February 19
.... EzWeb2 Training for County Personnel, Colby (NW Area Office), NW Area counties, 9:30 a.m., David Dunn ddunn@oznet.ksu.edu 

Wednesday, February 20
.... Crops School, Wilson, Single county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Subsurface Drip Irrigation Workshop and Trade Show, Hugoton/SV and surrounding area, SW, Mahbub Alam malam@oznet.ksu.edu  and Gary Gold ggold@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... In-depth Weed Management, Elkhart/MT, Single county, SW, 9:00 a.m., Curtis Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Crop School, Linn, Single county, SE, Night, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu 

Thursday, February 21
.... VIP Training, Salina, Statewide, Pat Fultz pfultz@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... 2002 Farm Bill Meeting, Anderson Co. and surrounding area, SE, Barry Flinchbaugh bflinchb@agecon.ksu.edu 
.... Kansas Nutrition Council/KNC, Manhattan, Statewide, Sandy Procter procter@humec.ksu.edu 
.... Advance Alfalfa Production School, Nemaha, NE Area, Scott Staggenborg sstaggen@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... KanSched Irrigation Scheduling Training, Garden City and surrounding area, SW, Mahbub Alam malam@oznet.ksu.edu  and Dean Whitehill dwhitehi@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... In-depth Weed Management, Liberal/SW, Single county, SW, 9:00 a.m., Curtis Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Area Extension Sunflower Meeting, Salina and surrounding area, 10:00 a.m., Tom Maxwell tmaxwell@oznet.ksu.edu 

Friday, February 22
.... 2002 Farm Bill Meeting, Labette Co. and surrounding area, SE, Barry Flinchbaugh bflinchb@agecon.ksu.edu 
.... Crops School, Allen, Single county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Herbicide Update and Utilization Round Table Discussion, Stevens, Single county, SW, 9:00 a.m., Curtis Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... FNP Proposal Training - Video Conference, Garden City/Colby/Chanute, SW, NW and SE Areas, 1:30 p.m., Karen Hudson hudson@humec.ksu.edu 
.... Herbicide Update and Utilization Round Table Discussion, Tribune/GL, Single county, SW, 2:00 p.m. MT, Curtis Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu 

Sunday, February 24
.... Crop School, Neosho, Single county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu 

Monday, February 25
.... No-till School, Osage, Multi-county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu 

Tuesday, February 26
.... Alfalfa School, Greenwood, Multi-county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Weed Control School, Smith Center/SM, Multi-county, NW and NE, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Roger Stockton rstockto@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Entomology/Plant Pathology Update, Manhattan (NE Area Office), NE Area, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., H. Leroy Brooks lbrooks@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Cotton Production, Hugoton/SV, Multi-county, SW, 9:30 a.m., Curtis Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu 

Tuesday, February 26, through Wednesday, February 27
.... 2 Day In-depth Soils School, Douglas Co., NE Area, Scott Staggenborg sstaggen@oznet.ksu.edu 

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