The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 8, No. 20   April 9, 2002

IN THIS ISSUE...

...Registration Deadline for Spring Ag Agents Workshop Near
...4-H Discovery Days Registration Due April 15
...Connecting Kansas Classrooms to Agriculture
...Fence Survey for Land Use Value Appraisal
...Agents and Specialists Asked to Submit KARL Program Nominations
...Issue Team Encourages Choosing Life Balance During April
...Accepting Applications for Peterson Professional Development Grants
...Clean Water Farms Job Opportunity
...Food Science Institute
...Fashion Institute
...Walk Kansas Website
...Successful Silent Auction
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives  

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SPRING AG AGENTS WORKSHOP NEAR
Registration deadline for the KACAA Spring Workshop is April 10. This year's workshop, April 17, 18 and 19, will be hosted by the Southeast Area Agents, in Ottawa. For more information or registration details, contact Darren Hibdon dhibdon@oznet.ksu.edu . --Darren Hibdon 

4-H DISCOVERY DAYS REGISTRATION DUE APRIL 15
All registration forms and fees for 2002 4-H Discovery Days are due in the State 4-H Office by April 15. Don't forget to include housing forms for your county/district, parking permit order form and payment, and the field trip form. --Lindy Lindquist llindqui@oznet.ksu.edu 

CONNECTING KANSAS CLASSROOMS TO AGRICULTURE
K-12 teachers can enroll now for a high-quality, low-cost course to incorporate agriculture into their curricula. Sponsorship for the three hours of graduate credit will be arranged by the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (KFAC).

Offered for two different times in Manhattan, teachers will find the course content unique and useful. The dates for these sessions are June 24-29, and July 15-20. You can download the application from the web page at www.ksagclassroom.org or call Barbara Oplinger, KFAC Administrator, at 785 532-7946, to receive an application form in the mail.

The applications are due April 15, but the deadline will be extended until all available space is filled. The earliest applications will receive first priority for class assignments. Please help publicize this opportunity to interested people in your communities. --Larry Erpelding lerpeldi@oznet.ksu.edu 

FENCE SURVEY FOR LAND USE VALUE APPRAISAL
A recent note went out from Holly Bigge hbigge@loki.agecon.ksu.edu , Extension Assistant in Ag Economics, to the ag agent listserv asking a few questions on labor costs with fence building. The message
follows:

Land Use Value in the Department of Agricultural Economics at KSU is working on a fence survey, and one aspect of the survey is the labor involved in fence building. We are trying to collect data on how much is being charged for fence building services (excluding cost of materials). Your response would be greatly appreciated for (1) the cost of labor for fence building per rod, (2) additional labor charges per rod for rough and rocky terrain, and (3) the labor cost for corner posts.

Any experience and data would be most appreciated. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu 

AGENTS AND SPECIALISTS ASKED TO SUBMIT KARL PROGRAM NOMINATIONS
The Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program is pleased to announce that nominations can now be accepted for KARL Class VII, the 2003-2005 group of program participants. The two-year program, which includes ten in-state seminars as well as national and international tours, begins in August of 2003.

Eligibility is based on leadership experience and a devotion to the future of Kansas agriculture and Kansas’ rural communities. Agents and Specialists are encouraged to submit the name and address of  their nominee(s) by e-mail to karlinc@ksu.edu  as soon as possible so that potential candidates can be contacted regarding the application process.

Applicants must complete a profile form that will be reviewed by KARL’s board of directors. An on-line application form will be available at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/karl  beginning in September. Application is not limited to nominations. Any interested person may also apply on-line or choose to request the application profile forms by calling the KARL office at 785-532-6300. The profile forms are due any time between September 1, 2002, and April 15, 2003. To learn more about the program, the current class curriculum activities and the alumni, please visit the website. --Jack Lindquist jwlindqu@oznet.ksu.edu 

ISSUE TEAM ENCOURAGES CHOOSING LIFE BALANCE DURING APRIL
Throughout the month of April, local Research and Extension offices will receive samples of marketing messages that encourage target audiences to "Choose Life Balance."

As part of the Promoting a Balanced Lifestyle Issue Team's efforts, each week for the next four weeks counties will receive an awareness message related to: Decision Making, Goal Setting, Time Management and Stress Management .

If county offices would like to personalize the messages, they are available at: www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/famlf2/EP109.pdf . For more information, contact: Elaine Johannes,  ejohanne@ozne.ksu.edu ; Emily Mark, emark@oznet.ksu.edu ; or Katey Walker, kwalker@oznet.ksu.edu . --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu 

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PETERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
The Verlin H. Peterson Extension Agronomy Professional Development Fund was established in memory of the many contributions Verlin H. Peterson made to Extension Agronomy. Professional development awards are available to recently appointed county agricultural agents (less than five years) or to graduate or undergraduate KSU students with an interest in Extension. Grants are made to defray costs in attending meetings, conferences, or workshops to enhance recipients agronomic skills.

In 2000, three awards were made. Over the years, events that recipients have attended and could again include the North Central Extension-Industry Soil Fertility Conference in St. Louis (November, 2002), Crop Diagnostic School in Manhattan (July 9-11, 2002), and American Society of Agronomy in Indianapolis, Indiana (November 10-4, 2002). Other events of similar educational benefits also are eligible.

Interested agents should apply to Paul Ohlenbusch, Extension Agronomy, Throckmorton Hall, KSU, Manhattan, KS 66506-5504. Applications should include a brief statement of professional development goals and years of extension experience. Nominations of a deserving individual will also be accepted. Application and nomination deadline is May 3, 2002. Grant recipients will be announced by May 17, 2002. --Paul D. 'Ole' Ohlenbusch pohlenbu@oznet.ksu.edu 

CLEAN WATER FARMS JOB OPPORTUNITY
Kansas Rural Center is seeking a part-time Field Coordinator (20 to 30 hours per week) for the KRC Clean Water Farms Whole Farm Planning Project. Primary responsibilities include: 1) assisting farmers and ranchers in completing an environmental self-assessment and action plan, and 2) developing cost-share applications for projects to improve water quality on individual farms, and 3) organize farm tours, training and other educational events.

 A background in an agricultural or environmental field, computer experience, flexible hours and reliable transportation for travel around the state are necessary. Letter of application, resume, writing sample and at least three references must be received by Mary Fund, KRC, 304 Pratt Street, Whiting, KS 66552, by April 27, 2002. Information is available at http://www.kansasruralcenter.org , or by calling 785-873-3431. --Jana Beckman jabeckma@oznet.ksu.edu 

FOOD SCIENCE INSTITUTE
The Food Science Institute (FSI) was established in 2001 to integrate the expertise in Food Science across K-State. Faculty serve as teachers, mentors, researchers, and extension specialists in the following areas: veterinary medicine; food chemistry; food microbiology/food safety; cereal, dairy, and meat science; food service; sensory analysis, and product development. Approximately 40 nationally and internationally recognized faculty from five colleges and ten departments are collectively involved in meeting the Institute's goal of facilitating undergraduate and graduate academic programs and providing both research and technical assistance for the food industries.

For more information about the Food Science Institute, visit the new web site: www.foodsci.k-state.edu , or contact Food Science Institute, Kansas State University, 148 Waters Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506;  phone - 785-532-2202; Fax - 785-532-6035. --Curtis Kastner ckastner@oznet.ksu.edu 

FASHION INSTITUTE
The Washington State University Clothing and Textile Team and the Apparel, Merchandising, and Interior Design Department are sponsoring the Second Fashion Institute, July 15-19, 2002 at Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. Participants will select one of two tracks for in-depth hands-on experiences. Check this website for more information: http://4h.wsu.edu/clothing/clothindex.html .

This is a great way for high school students, 4-H leaders, older 4-H members, teachers, and Extension professionals to explore areas such as draping, designing patterns electronically, knocking-off a garment, designing fabrics, machine embroidery, embellishments and much, much more!

Youth and adults from all over the USA and Canada raved about our Fashion Institute 2000. Contact Jan Hiller at hillerj@wsu.edu , or 509-335-2884, if you have questions. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu 

WALK KANSAS WEBSITE
A special thank you goes to Will Baldwin and Kyle Moore, Information and Educational Technology, for developing the Walk Kansas website. The website allows team captains to enter their weekly Walk Kansas miles. The miles are then displayed on the county web sites for team members to view their progress. (Most counties have chosen to add team miles themselves)

The website has an Intranet side which contains promotional items, newsletters, and other materials used by county agents and office professionals to administer the Walk Kansas program. You can check out the site at www.oznet.ksu.edu/walk . Some of the 800 + teams can be found by selecting one of the following counties: Cloud, Dickinson, Edwards, Ellis, Greenwood, Jackson, Leavenworth, Linn, Logan, Pawnee, Pratt, Riley, and Thomas. --Mike Bradshaw bradshaw@humec.ksu.edu  

SUCCESSFUL SILENT AUCTION
KAE4-HA wants to thank the 17 individuals who donated items and the 25 who purchased at the Silent Auction held in Salina during SAC. We hope you enjoy your special purchases! An extra thanks for the additional cash contributions and those who coordinated the effort. Over $600 was raised. --Phyllis Kriesel pkriesel@oznet.ksu.edu 

VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . 

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

Wednesday, April 17
.... SE Kansas Farm Management Board Meeting, Chanute, SE KFMA, Martin Albright albright@agecon.ksu.edu 
.... Build Your EzWeb2 Site, Manhattan (317 Umberger Hall), NE Area, 12:30 p.m., Richard Wear rwear@oznet.ksu.edu 

Thursday, April 18
.... Dementia: Roles of Informal Caregivers, Hutchinson, SC Area, 7:00 - 8:00, Kerri G. Parsons kparsons@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Dementia: Roles of Informal Caregivers, Hutchinson, SC Area, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Kerri G. Parsons kparsons@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Family Change: Separation and Divorce, Hutchinson, SC Area, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Charlotte Shoup Olsen colsen@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Stress and the Caregiver, Hutchinson, SC Area, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m., Kerri G. Parsons kparsons@oznet.ksu.edu 

Thursday, April 18, through Friday, April 19
.... KS Assn of County Ag Agents (KACAA), Ottawa, Statewide, Scott Gordon sgordon@oznet.ksu.edu 

Friday, April 19
.... Dementia: Roles of Informal Caregivers, Medicine Lodge/BA, SC Area, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., Kerri G. Parsons kparsons@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Dementia: Roles of Informal Caregivers, Pratt, SC Area, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m., Kerri G. Parsons kparsons@oznet.ksu.edu 

Friday, April 19, through Saturday, April 20
.... 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop, Rock Springs 4-H, Statewide, Conall Addison caddison@oznet.ksu.edu 

Monday, April 22
.... ServSafe Manager Certification Course - Part II of II, Fort Scott/BB and surrounding area, SE, 8:30 a.m., Ann Ludlum aludlum@oznet.ksu.edu and Karen Penner kpenner@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Master Volunteer Program, Hill City/GH, NW Area, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Walter Barker wbarker@oznet.ksu.edu

Tuesday, April 23
.... Family Change: Separation and Divorce, Chanute, SE Area, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Charlotte Shoup Olsen colsen@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... NE Area Administrative Meeting, Manhattan, 9:30 a.m., Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... Nutrition: Good For You!, Parsons/LB and surrounding area, SE, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Barb Roths broths@ksu.edu and Kathy Walsten walsten@humec.ksu.edu
.... Stress and the Caregiver, Chanute, SE Area, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., Kerri G. Parsons kparsons@oznet.ksu.edu 

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