Vol. 15, No. 50  October 20, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE... 

...Word from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
...Annual Conference Sessions Available Online
...Clover Night
...Climate Change and Food Production
...Marie's Picks ...
...Conference Call Scheduled to Answer Your Questions About "Get It - Do It!" Proposals for 2010
...Access 4-H Introduction
...Webinar: Pervious Pavement
...Kansas Marketplace
...Back to the Basics Workshops in November
...Wind Webinar Series - Two Left in the Series
...Greeley County Extension Office Has Moved
...4-H Horse Panorama - February 2010
...KSRE Master Calendar
                                                                                          

                                                                                                ...Tuesday Letter Archives

WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
This week is the K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference .

Within our organization, this week provides time for the workforce to come together to build esprit de corps  across the diversity of that workforce, carry out the business of the organization, communicate priorities and vision, celebrate accomplishments, and provide for professional growth opportunities for those within the system. It is a highlight for me, as I observe the recognition that comes through great accomplishments in the previous year. I see the networking take place that results in creative ideas and opportunities. I sense minds opening to new ways of thinking about how to improve upon the great work we are about.

This year we are highlighting two of our internal priorities, workplace wellness and becoming a more inclusive organization. Over 1/4 of our workforce engaged in a personal wellness assessment survey. We will be hearing about the overall results of that survey, and insight into the actions we should take to improve workplace wellness. Research clearly shows that a healthy and happy workplace results in greater productivity and great work satisfaction for the organization. Certainly seems appropriate to be developing strategies to better achieve those goals.

Becoming a more inclusive organization has within it both individual and organizational commitment and processes. We will be learning from the Change Agent State Catalyst Team some steps individuals can take to advance the culture of inclusiveness and diversity within K-State Research and Extension.

I thank everyone within the K-State Research and Extension workforce for your dedication and commitment to your personal professional growth and development, as that indeed advances the culture and value of KSRE as an organization! Have a great week! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Faculty and staff who can't attend annual conference can view sessions online.

The Tuesday morning (October 20) sessions (8:30-11:30) featuring K-State President Kirk Schulz, Cultural Anthropologist Michael Wesch, and Dean and Director Fred Cholick will be videostreamed. Go to www.ksre.ksu.edu/annconf  and click on "live video."

Some other sessions will be posted to the Web after the conference. --Kris Boone kboone@ksu.edu

CLOVER NIGHT
All K-State Research and Extension professionals are invited to attend Clover Night on Tuesday, October 20, 8-10 p.m. at Rusty’s Next Door. Join colleagues for informal chats, snacks, and door prizes. Price to attend is $5, which will be collected at the door - no pre-registration required! Appetizers, tea, soda, water and lemonade will be provided. See you there! --Andrea Schmidt aschmidt@ksu.edu

CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOOD PRODUCTION
"Climate Change and Food Production," will be the topic of a panel discussion, Thursday, October 22, at 3 p.m. in the Little Theater of the K-State Student Union. Speakers include: Chuck Rice, university distinguished professor in Agronomy; Andrew McGowan, senior in Agronomy and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences; Scott Staggenborg, professor of cropping systems in Agronomy; Mary Rezac, professor of chemical engineering and co-director of the Center for Sustainable Energy; John Harrington, professor of Geography; and Telmo Amado, professor of Agronomy and Soil Science at the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil.

Ben Champion, K-State director of sustainability, will moderate the panel. Alpha Zeta is sponsoring the panel discussion. --Elaine Edwards elainee@ksu.edu

CONFERENCE CALL SCHEDULED TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT "GET IT - DO IT!" PROPOSALS FOR 2010
The response to the announcement of the 2010 "Get It - Do It!" funds has been tremendous. In order to answer your questions as you prepare your grant proposals (due by November 15) we have scheduled an information conference call on:

November 4, (Wednesday) at 4 p.m. (CT)

Join us for an overview of the proposal requirements and response to your questions by dialing toll-free:
1-877-278-8686
PIN 818354

If you are unable to join the call, please continue to contact the following individuals for more information: Elaine Johannes ejohanne@ksu.edu
Trudy Rice trice@ksu.edu
Dan Kahl dankahl@ksu.edu
Jamie Menon jmenon@ksu.edu
--Elaine Johannes

ACCESS 4-H INTRODUCTION

On Friday, November 6, at 10 a.m., there will be an introduction to the ACCESS 4-H Online Enrollment system. This system is expected to be the replacement for Blue Ribbon Youth Enrollment.

This 2 hour webinar will be led by National 4-H Council staff who have been responsible for the programming, development and implementation of ACCESS 4-H. This web-based enrollment system was piloted in Oregon during the 2008-2009 program year and currently has 20 other states coming on board.

To participate in this introduction, go to http://nationalfourhcouncil.na3.acrobat.com/ks/ .

For audio, join in the conference call by phone at:

Conference Number: 866-910-4857
Participant Code: 849453

In the weeks following this initial preview, Kansas Extension staff will have the opportunity to volunteer to pilot ACCESS 4-H in their Extension units. If experiences in the pilot process are acceptable, all Kansas Extension Units will begin using ACCESS 4-H beginning with the fall 2010 enrollment season.

Training will be provided throughout the coming year using: face-to-face sessions in various locations around the state, Adobe Connect Sessions, and recorded video training. On-going training opportunities will also be provided as new Extension staff come on board. --Justin Wiebers jwiebers@ksu.edu

WEBINAR: PERVIOUS PAVEMENT

The K-State Pollution Prevention Institute, housed in Engineering Extension, will be hosting a free Webinar on Friday, November 6, at 1 p.m. CST. This one-hour Webinar will feature information about how pervious pavement can minimize stormwater runoff. Topics to be covered include: overview and basics of pervious pavement, construction considerations, benefits and concerns, NPDES, and potential cost compared to traditional systems. 

Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit www.sbeap.org and look for the yellow box; or to register by phone, call 1-800-578-8898 or 785-532-6501. Please contact Ryan Hamel, rhamel@ksu.edu, if you have any questions. --Ryan Hamel

KANSAS MARKETPLACE
Extension agents, entrepreneurs and anyone supporting small business development are invited to attend the first-ever Kansas MarketPlace, a premier rural small business and entrepreneurship event. The MarketPlace conference is a two-day event focused on strengthening small businesses and rural communities. Participants will learn essential business skills, discover new ideas for businesses and communities, and network with service providers and other entrepreneurs.

The conference is November 9 - 10, at the Ramada Convention Center in Hays, Kansas. Educational tracks include sessions on marketing, agriculture, business development, policy, community development, and technology. The primary hosts of this conference are the Center for Rural Affairs in Nebraska and the Kansas Department of Commerce Rural Development Division, with support from USDA Rural Development. Among the co-sponsors are K-State's Center for Engagement and Community Development and the Huck Boyd Institute for Rural Development.

For more information or to register, go to www.cfra.org/marketplace/home . We encourage you to pass this information along to your local community leaders and small business owners. --Ron Wilson rwilson@ksu.edu

BACK TO THE BASICS WORKSHOPS IN NOVEMBER
The Kansas Forest Service Community Forestry Program will be holding Back to the Basics workshops in November. These workshops are open to Arborists and Horticulturalists, Public Works employees, Landscape Architects, Grounds Maintenance personnel or anyone interest in the health of urban and community landscapes and plants.

The half-day seminar is being offered at six locations throughout the state. They will focus on the principals central to a plant's vitality as well as the important issues, methods and techniques needed to ensure that our community plants are well cared for.

For more information, please see the brochure on the Kansas Forest Service website, http://www.kansasforests.org/community/index.shtml , or by contacting Tim McDonnell, Community Forestry Coordinator at 316-788-0492. --Patricia McCaffrey pmccaffr@k-state.edu

WIND WEBINAR SERIES - TWO LEFT IN THE SERIES
The High Plains Energy/CRD team, consisting of Extension professionals in eight high plains states offered three professional development webinars targeting wind energy issues. Our target audience is extension professionals and other organizations involved in rural and community economic development.

There are still two seminars in this series:
*Seminar #2 - Understanding Wind Energy Leases
Date: November 18, - 11 a.m. CST (duration about 1 hour)

Target Audience: Continuing education webinar for extension professionals and organizations involved in rural and community economic development. You are welcome to invite selected clientele that may find this webinar of value.

Program Summary: Being approached by a wind energy developer can be a significant opportunity for an additional cash flow to rural landowners. But when those landowners are confronted with a 40-page lease with dense "legalese" the negotiation process can be intimidating. This webinar will help participants understand what both developers and landowners need in a successful agreement and will teach you the top five questions landowners need to ask when approached by a developer.

Presenter: Dr Shannon Ferrell - Oklahoma State University

*Seminar #3 - Transmission Issues (final title TBA)
Date: TBA (December) Time: TBA 

Log On Instructions: Start connecting 5 minutes prior to the start time. You need to have a computer with Internet access with speakers. At the meeting time, copy and paste this URL into your browser to enter the meeting: http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/unl/ . At that URL you will find a login page. Click on “Click to Enter” under the “Enter as a Guest” heading. You will then be prompted for your name. Enter your name and click “Enter” to enter the meeting space. The audio portion of the meeting will be come through your computer speakers.

Anytime before the meeting you can visit the following URL to confirm your ability to connect to the Breeze server: http://breeze.extension.iastate.edu/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm . --F. John Hay Extension Educator University of Nebraska - Lincoln Biological Systems Engineering
250 L.W. Chase Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0726
Phone: 402-472-0408
Fax: 402-472-6338

GREELEY COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE HAS MOVED
Our new address is:

1001 Ingalls Avenue
P.O. Box 578
Tribune, KS 67879

--Todd Schmidt tschmidt@ksu.edu 

4-H HORSE PANORAMA -- FEBRUARY 2010
The 2010 4-H Horse Panorama will be February 13 - 14. All of the registrations are to be done online. Please note, the registration will begin on December 15, 2009 and will close on January 25, 2010. All of the fees and the Kansas 4-H Participation Form for all youth and ADULTS need to be completed by this date through the local Extension Offices. The Participation Forms for the adults can be put in a sealed envelope with their name on the outside. Each adult sponsor should also have a Participation Form for each individual with them as they travel.

The Achievement level tests are not required. However, taking them before Panorama will help youth prepare for events held at Panorama.

Please look for more information on the 2010 Panorama coming soon. Information for Panorama is also available on the 4-H website, www.kansas4h.org . If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sarah Dick, sarahdd@ksu.edu , or 785-532-0746. --Sarah Dick