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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'>September 25</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><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"'>Cooperative Extension is a unique entity. The term “cooperative” refers to the tripartite partnership among federal, state, and county government; and in this case refers to both financial and human resource commitments. The fundamental and potentially fragile nature of this arrangement has been a key aspect of my recent experiences participating in reorganizing and rebuilding the Cooperative Extension programs in La Paz County. In this case we also have the direct and vital involvement with the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) to form a four-way partnership.<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 programs in La Paz County have suffered a progression of tribulations in the past few years consisting of budget reductions at the state level, the departure of faculty due to retirements and relocations, and budgetary challenges at the county level. The current situation is that we have a complete absence of any resident UA/CALS Cooperative Extension faculty in La Paz County. Thus, the legitimate question has arisen regarding the plans and intentions of CALS Cooperative Extension in the future directions of the Extension programs in La Paz County. <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"'>I recently conducted my fifth trip to La Paz County over the past few months in an effort to address this case and to begin the re-assembly and revitalization of our Extension programs there. On 17 August the La Paz County Farm Bureau (FB) conducted a meeting with a focus on addressing this issue and invited me to participate and outline the CALS Cooperative Extension plan to rebuild programs. That meeting, which included not only FB personnel but also representatives of the La Paz County government, CRIT, the Extension Advisory Board, and Cooperative Extension, provided the opportunity to lay out our situation and the plan to support existing programs and to begin building new programs in that county. It was clear that all parties see the success and sustainability of the La Paz County Cooperative Extension programs as an important and primary local objective for the present and the future. <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"'>On 19 September the CRIT Council conducted a meeting to specifically address the La Paz County Cooperative Extension programs and plans for the future. Once again all parties of the aforementioned groups were in attendance along with many interested parties from the La Paz County community. Each group presented strong levels of commitment to the Extension programs both in principle and substance. At this meeting a collective set of commitments were made and we are now jointly moving forward with a foundation of cooperation and a common vision. These commitments include the following:<o:p></o:p></span></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:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Funding and resources are committed to La Paz County Cooperative Extension from: the La Paz County government, CRIT, and CALS Cooperative Extension (with both federal (including FRTEP) and state funds).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ms. Amy Parrott has been appointed as the Interim La Paz County Extension Director.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Agricultural programs will be directed by Drs. Kurt Nolte and Paul Brown.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Master Gardener programs will receive direction and leadership from Ms. Stacey Bealmear.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The FRTEP efforts will be directed by Mr. Trent Teegerstrom.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New resident Extension positions will be developed in the near future to assist with the direction and implementation of the programs with emphasis on 4-H, agriculture, and Master Gardening in the county including CRIT. In addition, we will soon have the capacity to build some new SNAP-Ed programs in La Paz County.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All parties will continue to work together and meet regularly to assess the development of these programs La Paz County.<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"'>I have been very positively impressed by the commitment and common vision among all parties involved in this endeavor and I am confident that we have the capacity to build strong Extension programs in La Paz County that can best serve the local needs and do so in a sustainable and responsible fashion. This case illustrates very well the true meaning of Cooperative Extension partnerships and the vital role we have in connecting our college and university with people in local communities.<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 PROGRAMS:<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"'>Congratulations to the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center’s (CEAC) Lunar Greenhouse and Teaching Module who were recipients of the Arizona Commerce Authority’s 2012 Excellence in Economic Development Award at the Governor's Economic Development Conference (GEDC) Gala Dinner on Thursday, September 13 in Phoenix. The award, presented by Governor Jan Brewer, honors partnerships, organizations, associations and companies that have successfully created and implemented exceptional economic development strategies for their respective communities, whether metro, rural or tribal. CEAC has reached K-12 STEM students across Arizona, students at the University of Arizona and graduate students, with support from NASA, demonstrating that vegetables can be grown in space and can be incorporated into the diet of astronauts working on long-term missions.<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"'>DUST STORM APP NOW AVAILABLE FOR BETA TESTING:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Although they can be brief, dust storms can also be deadly! Every year, drivers and their passengers die when caught in a dust storm because they did not follow appropriate safety measures. Over the past several months, we have been collaborating with UITS to develop an app aimed at saving lives during Arizona’s unique dust storms. The Dust Storm app is now available for Beta testing for those with iPhones or iPads (not from a computer) - http://mobileapps.webtest.uits.arizona.edu . A companion Android version is underway. The steps (from an iPhone or other iOS device) are:<o:p></o:p></span></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:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Go to Browser window<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Launch URL<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Select Dust Storm App<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>You will be prompted to enter your Net ID and Password <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Agree to Install<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Try it out!<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"'>The Dust Storm app provides drivers with up-to-date weather alerts, tips and suggestions if they find themselves caught in a dust storm or if one is approaching. Features include:<o:p></o:p></span></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:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Quick Safety Tips for coping with a dust storm<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Places to list emergency contact numbers, toll-free highway information numbers (AZ511), and insurance policy information in the event of an accident<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Weather maps<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fingertip access to weather alerts<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Suggested items for a dust storm survival kit in your car<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ways to share this app with others <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"'>Contact <a href="mailto:kastroth@cals.arizona.edu">Kirk Astroth</a> if you have any questions.<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 lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>O’BRIEN ENDOWMENT AWARD </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><b>CALL FOR PROPOSALS:<o:p></o:p></b></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"'>A reminder that in support of diversity efforts within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Cooperative Extension, there is a Call for Proposals for the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) James P. & Shirley J. O’Brien Endowment. For detailed information, go to the <a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/resourcefile/resource/scrofts/Endowment_Guidelines.pdf">Proposal Submission Guidelines</a> and/or the <a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/resourcefile/resource/scrofts/O%27Brien_Gift_Agreement.pdf">Endowment Gift Agreement</a> or <a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/state/james-p-shirley-j-obrien-endowment-award">view previous award winners</a>. Please note that this award differs from the “Shirley O’Brien Diversity Award” that was designed to honor individuals who have contributed significantly to promoting diversity and an inclusive environment within CALS and across campus. The deadline for proposal submission is <b>Friday, October 26.</b> If you have any questions, contact <a href="mailto:scrofts@cals.arizona.edu">Steven Crofts</a> (520.621.7145).<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"'>Free WiFi is everywhere these days. But is it always safe and secure? Follow these tips when using a WiFi hotspot:<o:p></o:p></span></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:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Be aware that you're never secure. Wi-Fi hot spots are always unsecured connections. Even if a hot spot requires a password or guides you through a log-in screen, you're still at risk.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Before connecting to a network, verify that the network name (SSID) you are connecting to is a legitimate service.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Beware of the information you share in public locations. Even seemingly innocuous logins to e-mail accounts could give hackers access to more important data, since most people use the same password for almost all online activities.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Utilize a VPN whenever possible to encrypt your data, and stronger tools if you need to conduct secure transactions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Harness built-in security tools. Enable your firewall (through security settings) and select "Block all incoming traffic."<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Disabling file sharing and turn off shared folders. If you join a malicious network, a hacker could easily load a malicious spyware agent to follow you even after you leave the public location.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Run a comprehensive security suite and keep it up to date to prevent spyware and viruses.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Look for the HTTPS padlock symbol. Web sites that use HTTPS encrypt your activity, so anything you do on that site is confidential. You can also download HTTPS Everywhere, an add-on that will force an encrypted connection on many popular sites.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Shut off your wireless card if you are not planning to connect to the Web or another machine. It will protect you from intrusion and save your battery life.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Use common sense. Don't do any banking, online shopping, or other activities that would expose your private information. If you wouldn't be willing to share it with the public, it can wait until you get home.<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"'>Most of these tips apply to smartphones and tablets as well. For more information, see the September edition of the <a href="http://security.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/september2012monthlyupdateprintversion.pdf">UA InfoSec Monthly Update</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UPDATED DIRECTORY AVAILABLE:<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"'>A late September edition (the result of several updates) of the downloadable Extension directory is now available on our People Search web site (<a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/people-search">http://extension.arizona.edu/people-search</a>). Just click on the "Directory Download PDF" on the left side, then on the File Resource, to open up a copy that you can save and print as needed. As always, please report any changes to <a href="mailto:scrofts@cals.arizona.edu">Steven Crofts</a> (520.621.7145).<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"'>NEW PUBLICATIONS:<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 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1581.pdf">Arizona Wells: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Wells</a> by Janick Artiola <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/farm/az1583.pdf">Technical Assistance Programs for Agricultural Irrigation Improvements in Arizona</a> by Haley Paul <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>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>