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IN THIS ISSUE... ...A Multi-State Rural Response
Satellite Training: "Weathering Tough Times" A MULTI-STATE RURAL
RESPONSE SATELLITE TRAINING: "WEATHERING TOUGH TIMES" Although rural families are typically known to be self-sufficient, independent and resilient, these personal characteristics may cause problems when help is needed, both in accessing and obtaining resources. This training will update professionals (private and public sector) on the complex issues surrounding the farm, ranch and rural crisis. Information will be provided on behavioral health and management, family strengths, financial management and responsibilities, in addition to techniques that may be used to effectively respond to farmers, ranchers and rural businesspersons. Resources available to assist ranch, farm and rural families will be distributed in each state and on the web. We urge you to consider downlinking the satellite conference in your county and inviting key persons who work with rural families and rural issues in your communities. Consider inviting the people you usually network with for programming. Because of the requests we have received, you may want to include bankers and farm services, mental health staff, medical professionals, clergy or religious leaders, and public officials (County Commissioners, Economic Development Councils, Legislators). It may be possible for a coworker to team with you to facilitate the satellite downlink site and work with you in publicity and invitations. Because of the short time-frame with planning this training, some obvious scheduling conflicts, and the importance of this issue, Extension Administration at the University of Nebraska, Kansas State University and Iowa State University are providing a videotape for each Extension Office that may be used for in-service training or check-out by other agencies/businesses. If this type of program might meet some of your county/district needs as you work with rural families and these complex issues you may want to consider downlinking the satellite conference in your county. If you decide to downlink the satellite conference, your responsibilities will include publicizing the satellite teleconference and sending personal invitations to those who work with and support rural families. A benefit to downlinking the live satellite is that participants will be encouraged to call in or Fax questions. In addition, this may provide you with the opportunity to have a "Community Response Meeting" immediately following the satellite training. By networking with others at this time, you may determine other local needs and even a plan of action for your community. The satellite training for Extension Staff and other professionals who work with farm, ranch and rural families is planned for September 5, 2002, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT, and may be downlinked in your communities. More detailed information and how to downlink the training is available on the following web site: http://www.panhandle.unl.edu/tough_times/ . As well, the web site contains more information that will help you in publicizing the training. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Kansas Rural Family Helpline Phone: 1-866-FARM KSU (toll free) E-mail: farmksu@humec.ksu.edu Mike Bradshaw Nebraska --Michael Bradshaw mbradsha@oznet.ksu.edu
MOLD: "WHY IS
MOLD SUCH A BIG DEAL NOW?" Registration information and forms have been sent to each county. For those counties that have not yet received the information, this conference is on September 4, 2002, at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. The cost is $10.00/person PRE-PAID by August 20 (all day), and $25.00/Person after August 20 (all day) (As space permits.) Send Pre-registration with the following information: Name (s): Send to: Service Master Clean-Wichita, 4821 N. Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67219. If you have questions or need more information, please call Service Master at 316-685-2325. --Michael H. Bradshaw mbradshaw@humec.ksu.edu
MICRO-COMPUTER
FINANCIAL PLUS (MCFP) TRAINING SESSIONS
With the exception of the SW Area, computer labs have been reserved for these sessions. (Garden City attendees should bring their laptops). In fact, all agents are welcome to bring their laptops if they so desire. Agents are welcome to attend whatever session best fits their schedule. The regional sessions are scheduled as follows:
The cost to cover expenses is $15/person, payable at the door (no-shows will be billed). Please register (provide name, county, and location you will attend), by e-mail or fax before September 6, so we may plan accordingly. Do not hesitate to contact either Michael Langemeier or me with questions. --Martin Albright albright@agecon.ksu.edu
EXTENSION MINI
GRANTS DEADLINE APPROACHING Appropriate outputs include projects that seek to implement community activities, production practices, financial planning or stewardship activities that improve the viability of the Kansas family farmer and the Kansas community. To these outputs, county extension agents are invited to submit proposals in support of educational programs, events, activities, demonstrations, and other innovative educational projects. Competitive grants of up to $500 are available. Project proposals, including a budget, are due August 31, 2002. The complete application information is available on the KCSAAC web site at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/kcsaac/Revised%20pages/grant_opportunities.html . Contact: Jana Beckman, jabeckma@oznet.ksu.edu , or 785-532-1440. --Jana Beckman
EPSILON SIGMA
PHI ENDOWMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE Grant requests can be made to support professional development or innovative educational programs. The application is currently available online at the Alpha Rho website - http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/esp-alpharho/endowment/endowment.htm . Applications are due by September 17, 2002. Send them to: Roger Terry Since 1992, 47 grant requests have been funded totaling $24,472.00. Each year three to seven grant requests are funded. Funding requests normally range from $150 to $1000. --Roger V. Terry rterry@oznet.ksu.edu
"CANCER
IN THE FAMILY"
PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION
SERVICES UPDATE L-798 Managing Conservation Reserve
Program Grass Stands; Order Form to Come
VIEW
THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 21, 2002, THROUGH AUGUST 27, 2002: Wednesday, August 21, through Friday, August 23 Thursday, August 22 .... Farm Bill Agent Training, Hays, Western Kansas Counties, 10:00 a.m., Brad Lubben blubben@oznet.ksu.edu Friday, August 23 Friday, August 23, through Saturday, August 24 Monday, August 26 Tuesday, August 27 .... Fall Crop Tour, Marshall County, NE Area, Scott Staggenborg sstaggen@oznet.ksu.edu .... Walk Kansas/Health Awareness, Manhattan, NE Area, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mike Bradshaw mbradsha@oznet.ksu.edu |
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