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Vol. 16, No. 10
January 12, 2010
...Word from the
Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH Looking back at my last week's and then a
year earlier Tuesday message, I guess I have made it a tradition now to
discuss New Year's resolutions that I believe to be good for K-State
Research and Extension as a system. From The Extension Workers Code , 1922. Have a great week and a great 2010!
--Daryl Buchholz
dbuchhol@ksu.edu Our new Provost, Dr. April Mason, began her duties here at K-State yesterday. Dr. Mason began her academic career as an Extension Specialist in Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University working in such areas as food safety, food irradiation, and safe food for the hungry. April then moved to state program leader for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension at Purdue. In 2004 Dr. Mason moved to Colorado State University as Dean of Applied Human Sciences. With her knowledge and experience in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and extension, she brings a comprehensive perspective on the roles and expectations for a land-grant university.
We welcome April to the campus and look forward to our work with
her in the coming weeks, months, and years. --Daryl Buchholz
dbuchhol@ksu.edu Provost April Mason will be meeting with the K-State Research and Extension / College of Agriculture Department and Unit Heads on Friday, January 15, to discuss development of a process to provide for the smooth transition from the excellent leadership of Dean/Director Fred Cholick to naming someone to succeed Fred. At this time, no additional information has been released regarding the process. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
Since we observe Martin Luther King, Jr.
holiday on Monday, January 18, the deadline for the January 19 Tuesday
Letter will be 12 noon this Friday, January 15. It is very important
all articles are sent to
tuesday@ksre.ksu.edu and that they are received no later than noon
on that Friday. We appreciate your cooperation.
A block of rooms has been held at the Holiday Inn Campus. Their number is: 785-539-7531. Please mention K-State Research and Extension to get the $89 room rate. At this point, there are a very limited amount of rooms being held for our block. The cutoff for making reservations is January 20.
There is another block of rooms being
held at the Super 8. Their phone number is: 785-537-9216. The room rate
is $59. Please mention K-State Research and Extension to get the reduced
rate. The cutoff for making reservations is January 21. --Linda Lamb
llamb@ksu.edu On February 4-5, 2010, several
professional societies that promote the wise use and management of
Kansas´ natural resources are sponsoring the third Kansas Natural
Resources Conference, at the Airport Hilton in Wichita. The theme of the
conference is Kansas Waters - Signs of Prosperity and Health.
Spring Action Conference will be held
April 7 and 8, 2010 at the Highland Hotel and Convention Center in Great
Bend, Kansas. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. on April 7 and conclude
at 3 p.m. on April 8. An agenda and further details will be sent at a
later time.
A DAY IN THE CITY WITH FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE Join the 4-H FCS Action team for a day of fun and learning on Saturday, March 27, 2010, in Kansas City! During your time in the heart of the city, you will learn how to enhance your body style and create a positive first impression; see unique marketing strategies for today's consumer, visit food entrepreneurs for lunch, discover the rich history of the garment district; and visit with a professional food stylist and photographer.
Space is limited to the first 50 people to accommodate the size of the businesses. Registration deadline is March 15, cost is $15. Contact Tara Solomon or Carol Fink with further questions. A brochure to send out to your 4-Hers can be found at http://www.kansas4h.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=134 . --Carol Fink cfink@ksu.edu
WYANDOTTE COUNTY 4-H INVITES OTHER 4-H FAMILIES TO JOIN THEM Wyandotte County 4-H invites other county
and district 4-H families to join us at 4-H Day at the T-Bones. 4-H will
have reserved bleacher seating, have our group acknowledged on the
scoreboard and over the speakers and participate in a pre-game parade
around the field on the warning track. We will get a chance to show off
our strength of numbers and spirit. The cost of the evening on Saturday,
June 19, will be $7.50. USDA LAUNCHES HIGH TUNNEL PILOT STUDY TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF LOCALLY GROWN ORGANIC FOODS Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan recently announced a new pilot project under the 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels - also known as hoop houses - to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way.
Kansas is one of 38 states in the 3-year pilot study that will help determine if high tunnels are effective in reducing pesticide use, keeping vital nutrients in the soil, extending the growing season, increasing yields, and providing other benefits to growers.
In Kansas, the high tunnels practice will be available in qualifying Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications through the Organic Initiative. For accepted applications, NRCS will limit the practice to one high tunnel per farm.
Organic producers, or those transitioning to organic, interested in the establishment of a high tunnel should stop at their local NRCS field office and visit with the staff about addressing resource concerns on organic systems and submitting an application for the Organic Initiative through EQIP. A cutoff date will be set in the near future for organic applications in Kansas.
More information about NRCS is
available at the Website:
www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov . --Steven Graham
sgraham@k-state.edu This week my picks (outcomes and
impact (what the clientele have done [NOT the agent—i.e., NOT "I
offered / I provided / I taught . . . "], success stories, and public
value [benefit to non-participants]) were reported by Stacy Campbell,
Ellis County; Karen Shepard, Graham County; Jamie Rathbun, Ellsworth
County; and Lori Sporer, Logan County. --Extension Agents are working with an Economic Development Committee in developing a DVD on Business Succession planning. Everyone involved in the process is excited and thinks the DVD can be a useful resource for potential and current business owners throughout the state.
--Communities That Care, a network of community groups, agencies, businesses, and interested residents, allows all groups to give input, eliminate duplication, and extend resources. The mission of this coalition is to create a healthy and safe community by promoting educational awareness to reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse, addiction and related health and behavior problems. An event called "Choices Day," organized to help teens address tough issues they face, was held at the Hill City High School. The program was very well attended by local teens and positive feedback was received on the effects it had on their lives.
--Working through the Center for
Engagement and Community Development was a huge asset to the committee
working toward the Logan County 4-H Building/Community Center project.
The CECD Director was contacted to see what steps are needed to organize
a community assessment. The CECD does this free of charge through
Extension, and the Director agreed to come to Oakley to work with our
committee and lead a community assessment. CECD experience with these
types of projects is invaluable. --Marie Blythe
mblythe@ksu.edu
Newsletters and other online PDF documents work better with Web browsers, search engines, and slow connections if you remember a few tips.
--Amy Hartman
ahartman@ksu.edu
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