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Vol. 10, No. 33 June 29, 2004
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Deadline
is July 1
...4-H Programming in Extension Districts
...New Focus for Recruitment Issue of Kansas 4-H Journal
...Agronomy Field Day
...Farewell for Ned Tisserat and Jan Leach
...Specialists' Quarterly Reports
...Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Update
...The Kansas Partnership Conference
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
DEADLINE IS
JULY 1
The deadline for placing your order for chicks for the 2004 Kansas State
Fair Market Broiler Competition is quickly approaching. We need all
forms returned by July 1, 2004. You can get a copy of the form at: http://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/4-h/2004KSFPacket/FairPkt_reduced/Broiler%20order%20form.pdf
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There have been some changes to the
broiler project that should be helpful to many. First, all chicks will
be mailed straight from the hatchery to your post office. In the past,
many contestants found it difficult to come to Manhattan to pick up
chicks. Also, if you enter a pen of broilers at the show, you may choose
to donate the birds rather than return the next week to take them home.
This will save a trip for some contestants while helping out the food
shelter.
The price of the chicks has gone up
slightly. This is for a) postage, and b) banding. Each chick will arrive
with its own wing band applied at the hatchery. Contestants will no
longer need to locate leg bands. The wing bands help us be sure that the
chicks entered were from our intended source.
Finally, please remember that Market
Broilers will NOT be required to show proof of testing. If you have any
questions, please contact Scott Beyer at 785-532-1201. --Tamie Redding tredding@oznet.ksu.edu
4-H PROGRAMMING IN
EXTENSION DISTRICTS
A committee chaired by Alan Ladd was charged with beginning the
process of thinking through issues related to 4-H programming in a
District governance structure. We want to thank Alan and all the
committee members for taking on this important responsibility. We want
the benefit of everyone's wisdom on organization and management of the
4-H program as additional Extension Districts form across the state.
A draft report of committee
recommendations was distributed electronically to all agents last week.
Since Alan has moved on to Iowa State, please respond with comments and
suggestions by July 9 to Northeast Area 4-H Specialist Diane Mack, dmack@oznet.ksu.edu
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Your thoughts and suggestions are very
important as we work to develop a strong 4-H program within the
Extension District governance structure. --Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu
NEW FOCUS FOR
RECRUITMENT ISSUE OF KANSAS 4-H JOURNAL
The 4-H Marketing Action Team wants to remind you that this year's
recruitment issue of the Kansas 4-H Journal is written for parents who
are considering 4-H.
The articles focus on information to help
them learn more about 4-H including life skill development, club
meetings, recognition, events and activities, and myths about 4-H. We've
even included a personal letter from a current 4-H parent on how 4-H has
impacted their family.
We want all families who receive the
Journal to pass it on, share it with a family and invite them to join.
If you want additional copies of this issue (4H 851) it is on the
September 2004 New Publications order form that is due July 1. --Diane
D. Mack dmack@oznet.ksu.edu
AGRONOMY FIELD
DAY
The Agronomy Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, July 8, at the KSU
Ashland Bottoms Research Field. This year there will be one tour,
beginning at 9:30. Tour stops include: Grain Sorghum Breeding and
Development, Soybean Breeding and Roundup Ready Soybean Release, Site
Specific Agriculture Applications, and Long Term Conservation Tillage
Research. A complimentary lunch will be provided at noon. After lunch a
Field Sprayer Clinic will be held. For more information, contact
Extension Agronomy, 1-785-532-5776. --Troy Lynn Eckart teckart@oznet.ksu.edu
FAREWELL FOR
NED TISSERAT AND JAN LEACH
The Department of Plant Pathology invites you to join us in bidding
farewell to Dr. Ned Tisserat and Dr. Jan Leach on Friday, July 23, at 3
p.m. in 4031 Throckmorton Hall. Drs. Tisserat and Leach have accepted
positions at Colorado State University. We are making a memory book for
them to take with them so please submit any pictures, stories, anecdotes
you have to share with or about them to Diana Pavlisko, 4024
Throckmorton. Feel free to submit items via email to dpavlisk@ksu.edu
. We look forward to seeing you July 23. --Diana Pavlisko
SPECIALISTS'
QUARTERLY REPORTS
The Specialists' Quarterly Report is online at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/prev/
. Please submit your report to the database soon after the end of the
reporting period in June. If you have questions or need assistance, call
the Planning and Reporting office at 785-532-6775. --Marie Blythe mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu
FAMILY AND
CONSUMER SCIENCES AGENT UPDATE
The FCS Agent Update will be held August 30 – September 2, 2004 at the
K-State Alumni Center. A brochure announcing the update and the
registration form are now available at: http://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/fcs/agentupdate.htm
. --Linda Lamb heiens@humec.ksu.edu
THE KANSAS
PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE
On September 28-29, 2004, The Kansas Partnership Conference will be
held at the "newest" convention center in Kansas - the
Junction City Convention Center. The goal of the conference is to help
attendees build economic prosperity in Kansas.
The Kansas Partnership Conference is
designed to provide useful information for Municipalities, Tourism
Professionals, Recreation Based Businesses, State and Local Governmental
Agencies, Farmers and Ranchers, Water Districts, School Officials,
Community Leaders and any citizen of Kansas. Several presenters are from
K-State.
Topics Include:
1) Establish a Partnership
With Nature Based Tourism - A Winning Strategy
2) Partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - A New
Frontier
3) The Hunt for Money - Opening Your Land to Hunting
4) Partnerships that Work in Community Economic Development
5) Agri-Tourism and Your Land - The Legal Issues
6) Producing Effective Marketing and Promotional Videos
7) Water in Kansas - What's the Solution
8) Attracting the Outdoor Press to Your Community
9) Fishing for Dollars - The Economic Impact of Fishing
Tournaments
10) Writing Winning Grants
11) Obtaining Your Marketing and Promotional Printed Materials for
Free
12) Making the Corporate Connection
13) Wind Energy in Kansas
14) Creating Community and School Partnerships for a Healthier
Community
15) Making the Connection with the Kansas Department of Commerce,
Plus much more.....
The conference is being sponsored by the
Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Gas Service, Westar and the Kansas Fishing
and Hunting Alliance. For additional Information, call 785-238-2885,Rick
Dykstra, Geary County Convention and Visitors Bureau, rickdykstra@junctioncity.org
. --Steven Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu
VIEW
THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS .
Submit
corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu
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DATES TAKEN FROM THE
MASTER SCHEDULE FOR JULY 7, 2004, THROUGH JULY 13, 2004:
Wednesday, July 7
.... NC District 4-H Horse Show, Salina, NC District, Loy James
.... NW District 4-H Horse Show, Oakley/LG, NW District, Byron Hale
.... NE District 4-H Horse Show, Lawrence, NE District, Beth Hecht
Wednesday, July 7,
through Saturday, July 10
.... Sedgwick County Fair, Cheney, Single county, SE
Wednesday, July 7,
through Sunday, July 11
.... Barton County Fair, Great Bend, Single county, NW
Thursday, July 8
.... SW District 4-H Horse Show, Garden City, SW District, Darl
Henson
.... SE District 4-H Horse Show, Yates Center/WO, SE District, Dale
Lanham
.... Agronomy Field Day, Ashland Farm, Statewide, Ray Lamond
Thursday, July 8, through
Saturday, July 10
.... Tri-County Fair, Herington/DK, NE
Thursday, July 8, through
Sunday, July 11
.... Clark County Fair, Ashland, Single county, SW
Friday, July 9, through
Thursday, July 15
.... Edwards County Fair, Kinsley, Single county, SW
Sunday, July 11, through
Wednesday, July 14
.... Osage County Fair, Osage City, Single county, SE
Monday, July 12, through
Friday, July 16
.... National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA),
Orlando, FL, Sandra Wick
Monday, July 12, through
Saturday, July 17
.... Ag In The Classroom Teachers Training, Bonner Springs/WY,
Statewide, Jim Adams
Tuesday, July 13, through
Thursday, July 15
.... State and Area 4-H Staff Meeting, Manhattan, Statewide, Daryl
Buchholz
Tuesday, July 13, through
Friday, July 16
.... Brown County Free Fair, Horton, Single county, NE
Tuesday, July 13, through
Saturday, July 17
.... Ellis County Fair, Hays, Single county, NW
Tuesday, July 13, through
Sunday, July 18
.... Clay County Fair, Clay Center, Single county, NE
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