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IN THIS ISSUE... ...Re-establishing
the Districting Incentive Policy RE-ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICTING INCENTIVE POLICY The Extension District Law was passed in 1991. Districts, composed of counties legally bound together to deliver extension programs for agriculture, families, youth, and communities, have the opportunity to adjust staffing in a manner that reflects local funding levels. In addition to budget authority, district governing bodies also gain taxing authority. As budget difficulties have intensified in recent months, more counties expressed interest in forming districts. However, local officials indicate they would be more likely to pursue the district model if an incentive lost in 1997 was re-established so that they retained the university share of all authorized agent salaries where districts are formed. K-State Research and Extension has decided to re-establish the incentive policy to encourage the formation of districts by ensuring that the district base budget of state and federal funds would remain equivalent to the university share of agent salaries summed across the number of agents allocated by formula. A letter describing the re-establishment of the incentive from George Ham and Randy Higgins is in the process of being distributed. Establishing a district takes time, typically about 18 months. Area Directors will be receiving refresher training, or for our new Area Directors, a first-time course in districting during the next week. They will serve as your primary contacts if you think Districting might be right for counties in your area. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu
SE AREA DIRECTOR SEARCH The position announcement can be viewed at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/main/jobs.asp . Paul Hartman, search chair, and his committee, will make their next set of interview recommendations on the basis of applications completed by September 19, 2003. Planned interview dates include October 6 in Chanute, and October 7 in Manhattan. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu and George Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu
WORKERS'
COMPENSATION - MERCY WEST
Questions should be addressed to the Division of Human Resources at 785-532-6277 or e-mail: BENADMIN@K-STATE.EDU . --Division of Human Resources
KSF ENTRY WEB SITE
NOW CLOSED TO COUNTIES
WORLD FOOD PRIZE
LAUREATE TO SPEAK ON WEDNESDAY Sanchez is currently Director of Tropical Agriculture and Senior Research Scholar at the Earth Institute of Columbia University in New York City. He serves as coordinator of the Hunger Task Force of the Millennium Project, an advisory body to the United Nations. Sanchez served as Director General of the World Agroforestry Center headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya from 1991-2001. He is also Professor Emeritus of Soil Science and Forestry at North Carolina State University, and was a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley. A native of Cuba, Sanchez’ professional career has been dedicated to improving the management of tropical soils to achieve food security and reduce rural poverty while protecting and enhancing the environment. Sanchez has lived in the Philippines, Peru, Colombia, and Kenya. --Steve Watson swatson@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS LEADERSHIP
FORUM A complete agenda with registration information can be found at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/orgs/klf/ . The registration deadline has been extended. Each year, the conference is held in a different location. Colby is the western-most site in which the conference has ever been held, so we hope this provides a good opportunity for county faculty in the area. --Ron Wilson rwilson@oznet.ksu.edu
SEPTEMBER
EDITION OF JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
CHECK
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT ON LOCAL AND TEMPORARY PUBLICATIONS For temporary publications (newsletters, meeting notices, brochures -- any publication being used for one year or less) please use the statement as is, but substitute "George Ham, Interim Director" where Marc Johnson's name formerly appeared. Permanent publications (numbered inventory items from the Department of Communications or any items your office will be using for more than a year) should be changed upon the appointment of the new dean and director. --Nancy Zimmerli nancyz@oznet.ksu.edu
COMMUNITY FOOD
SYSTEMS WORKSHOP At the workshop you will learn about characteristics of community food systems and differences between local and global systems, tour local food system projects, learn how to apply this information to your work, and learn about local food system-related resources in Kansas. The cost is $50 (includes workshop materials and 3 meals). The registration deadline has been moved back to September 28, 2003. The workshop is co-sponsored by: Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops (KCSAAC), Jana Beckman; University of Missouri Food Circles Networking Project, Mary Hendrickson; and K-State Research and Extension – Saline County, Sherrie Mahoney. Contact Sherrie Mahoney, 785-309-5850, to get a copy of the agenda and a registration form. --Sherrie Mahoney smahoney@oznet.ksu.edu
GAESSAR TO
PRESENT
2003 COPAC WORKSHOP
- LEARN ABOUT THE "U" The workshop will begin in 146 Weber Hall and include a welcome and short program from the Kansas Wheat Commission, followed by tours of Shellenberger Hall (Feed/Milling/Bakery); Throckmorton (Soil Testing Lab/ Plant Pathology Lab); plus the University Gardens and Insect Zoo. The conclusion will be a tour of the Alumni Center. To register, e-mail: name, e-mail address, and date choice to dsass@oznet.ksu.edu . All classified office professionals are welcome to attend. --Della Sass dsass@oznet.ksu.edu
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THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2003: Thursday, September 18 Friday, September 19 Friday, September 19, through Monday, September 22 Sunday, September 21, through Thursday, September 25 |
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