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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>TMN submittal: <a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html">http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html</a><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Tuesday Morning Notes <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>March 6</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, 2012<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FROM THE DIRECTOR:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Many people have noticed and commented on the fact that my title has been expanded from those of my predecessors to include “Economic Development and Extension.” Given this new title for me, it is important to note that the Extension organization is still referred to as “Arizona Cooperative Extension.” However, this does provide the incentive to explore the ramifications to Extension in terms of economic development.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In my view, the inclusion of “economic development” is appropriate and serves to explicitly state what we have often considered implicitly as our function with Extension programs. We endeavor to bring science and factual information to bear on practical and relevant problems encountered in Arizona and society in general. We intend to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. We work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the various industries, agencies, and organizations that we work with. As the boundary organization stemming from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, we have that purpose and obligation. Accordingly, it is reasonable to expect there to be some form of a direct result in terms of economic development. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The issue at hand is really twofold. First, we need to directly identify the impacts that we expect to see from the programs we provide. Second, we need to develop the appropriate means by which we measure and can report or substantiate the results and impacts of our programs, including that of economic development. To this end we will be working in the weeks and months ahead with all elements our Extension organization to explicitly address our objectives and intended impacts in terms of economic development and the proper methods of measurement and reporting that are needed. Thus, all elements of the Arizona Cooperative Extension will be called upon for input regarding these methodologies that need to be incorporated systematically and in a reasonable fashion. I will look forward to working with everyone through this process.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOCUS ON FACULTY:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>On <b>March 29</b> the University of Arizona will host the 2012 meeting of the North Central Extension Research Activity-180 (NCERA) at MAC. NCERA-180 is a multi-state project from the Agricultural Research Station that is focused on “Precision Agriculture Technologies for Food, Fiber, and Energy Production.” This project has representatives from 15 Land Grant institutions, as well as USDA-ARS, private companies and other universities. UA faculty <b>Kurt Nolte</b>, <b>Randy Norton</b>, <b>Mark Siemens</b>, <b>Pete Waller</b>, <b>Kevin Fitzsimmons</b>, and <b>Pedro Andrade</b> will be presenting their work during the event. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:pandrade@ag.arizona.edu">Pedro Andrade</a> (520.381.2278).</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>TECH TIP OF THE WEEK:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Proper monitor color and text calibration is helpful, both for minimizing eye strain and when working with photos or other images. In Windows 7, two free utilities are included. ClearType Text Tuning takes you through a short series of text blocks, where you pick the best display choice. Search for and run cttune from the Start Menu. Display Color Calibration runs you through a series of screens that help you adjust the gamma, brightness, contrast, and color of your monitor, then save this as a color profile. Search for and run dccw from the Start Menu.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UPCOMING EVENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Western Rangelands Partnership will be hosting their 10th Annual meeting, <b>March 11-14</b>. This collaborative includes rangeland specialists, librarians, and information technologists from 19 western U.S. states. Recently, the Partnership has expanded and now includes global partners from Australia, FAO, and Mexico. Newly redesigned web portals - Global Rangelands, Rangelands West, and Arizona Rangelands, as well as an underlying global rangelands database - will be officially launched following the meeting. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:gruyle@cals.arizona.edu">George Ruyle</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>In partnership with the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Yuma County Cooperative Extension has developed a <b>USDA Good Ag Practices/Good Handling Practices Food Safety Training Program</b> for all Arizona specialty crop producers within the state. GAP certification is a USDA Federal-State Audit Program that verifies on farm practices that minimize microbial contamination in the production of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts. GHP certification is also a USDA audit program verifying compliance within the packing and storage facility, trace back and transport of fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts. Kurt Nolte has been conducting free training sessions around the state. Four upcoming training sessions are planned for <a href="http://www.cals.arizona.edu/fps/sites/cals.arizona.edu.fps/files/GAP/YumaFlyerMar2012.pdf">Yuma County</a> (<b>March 15</b>), <a href="http://www.cals.arizona.edu/fps/sites/cals.arizona.edu.fps/files/GAP/PinalFlyerMar2012.pdf">Pinal County</a> (<b>March 27-28</b>), <a href="http://www.cals.arizona.edu/fps/sites/cals.arizona.edu.fps/files/GAP/PhoenixFlyerApr2012.pdf">Maricopa County</a> (<b>April 25-25</b>), and <a href="http://www.cals.arizona.edu/fps/sites/cals.arizona.edu.fps/files/GAP/TucsonFlyerMay2012.pdf">Pima County</a> (<b>May 29-30</b>). Flyers and a <a href="http://www.cals.arizona.edu/fps/sites/cals.arizona.edu.fps/files/GAP/GAP-GHP%20Reg%20Form.pdf">registration form</a> are available at the</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="http://www.cals.arizona.edu/fps/Classes">Fresh Produce Safety class website</a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Agencies are invited to experience the challenges families face when the needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents are not adequately addressed, by participating in a CIP workshop which will be held on <b>Tuesday, March 27</b> from 8:30am-4:30pm in Flagstaff. Participants will experience issues through the eyes of CIPs and their caregivers, learn why CIP families may be hidden from and hesitate to access services, and discover what opportunities agencies can take to serve CIPs. The workshop is $25, space is limited, and it is open to agencies. A bonus wrap up speech will be given by DeeAnn Newell, CIP advocate and Director of the Arkansas Voices of Children Left Behind program, whose mission is to advocate and reform policies that have an impact on CIP families. Volunteer facilitators are needed to guide participants through this simulation workshop. For more information, brochures and flyers to distribute to your local agencies, contact <a href="mailto:tucker@cals.arizona.edu">Beth Tucker</a> (928.774.1868, ext. 120) or JoAnne Barcellano (at ext 100). This workshop is co-sponsored by Coconino Cooperative Extension and the Coconino Children with Incarcerated Parents Task Force.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>On <b>Saturday, March 31</b>, from 9:00am-4:00pm, the 11th Annual Real Gardens For Real People tour takes place in north Scottsdale with self-guided tours that take participants through six private residential gardens as well as a newly developed school garden in partnership with the students of Copper Ridge Elementary School and the Master Gardeners. Consistent with the primary mission of Master Gardeners, over 27 leading gardening experts will be on-site to educate and answer questions from tour participants. The comprehensive labeling of plants in the gardens on the tour - both botanical and common names - and the program of educational experts sets this garden tour apart. Topics include composting, garden color, metal art work, rainwater harvesting, citrus and palm care, school gardening, square foot gardening, cacti and succulents, growing herbs and wildflowers, drip irrigation and water harvesting, pruning, container gardening and butterflies, bees and wildlife in gardens. For more information, visit the </span><span lang=EN-CA><a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/events/11th-annual-real-gardens-real-people-tour"><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>11th Annual Real Gardens for Real People Tour website</span></a>.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jeffrey C. Silvertooth<br>Associate Dean<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Director for Economic Development & Extension<br>Arizona Cooperative Extension<br>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>PO Box 210036<br>Tucson, AZ 85721-0036<br>520.621.7205<br>520.621.1314 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To submit tips, suggestions, ideas for changes and anything that could help us be more effective, use the “<a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/state/directors-suggestion-box">Director’s Suggestion Box</a>” – all submissions are anonymous. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>