<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head><meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"><meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:Wingdings;
panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0;}
@font-face
{font-family:Wingdings;
panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0;}
@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{margin:0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";}
a:link, span.MsoHyperlink
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:blue;
text-decoration:underline;}
a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:purple;
text-decoration:underline;}
span.EmailStyle17
{mso-style-type:personal-compose;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:windowtext;}
p.Default, li.Default, div.Default
{mso-style-name:Default;
margin:0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-autospace:none;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";}
@page WordSection1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;
margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}
div.WordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}
/* List Definitions */
@list l0
{mso-list-id:490024300;
mso-list-type:hybrid;
mso-list-template-ids:-1454073630 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693;}
@list l0:level1
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level2
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l0:level3
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l0:level4
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level5
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l0:level6
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l0:level7
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l0:level8
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l0:level9
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l1
{mso-list-id:1036927001;
mso-list-type:hybrid;
mso-list-template-ids:1939791818 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693;}
@list l1:level1
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l1:level2
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l1:level3
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l1:level4
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l1:level5
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l1:level6
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
@list l1:level7
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0B7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Symbol;}
@list l1:level8
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:o;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:"Courier New";}
@list l1:level9
{mso-level-number-format:bullet;
mso-level-text:\F0A7;
mso-level-tab-stop:none;
mso-level-number-position:left;
text-indent:-.25in;
font-family:Wingdings;}
ol
{margin-bottom:0in;}
ul
{margin-bottom:0in;}
--></style><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapedefaults v:ext="edit" spidmax="1026" />
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapelayout v:ext="edit">
<o:idmap v:ext="edit" data="1" />
</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'>October 16</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"'>I am writing this note from my desk in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. I have the privilege of working here this week (7-14 October) and participating in a plant nutrition symposium (Simposio Internacional de Nutrición Vegetal). I am personally responsible for two, one-hour presentations (en Español) along with attending all other sessions and engaging in the many interactions with the symposium attendees. I am also getting out and visiting some of the crop production systems in Jalisco. So needless to say, I have my hands full this week and my full share of challenge. But I have to also say that this and similar experiences are quite enjoyable to me.<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"'>There are more than 300 people here this week attending this event consisting primarily of agronomists, agricultural technicians, and crop managers from many parts of Mexico. They have paid handsomely to attend this symposium. Most, if not all of them, are engaged in high level production systems that are producing a broad range of crops, mostly fruits and vegetables that are going into the export market, much of which is bound for the United States. Thus, the people at the symposium are very good at their business and they expect a high quality program with current scientifically based information that is clearly translated for direct implementation into their crop production systems. This is really no different than what we expect of symposiums in the United States, but there are some significant differences that I recognize, besides the cultural and language differences. My hope is that I bring something worthwhile to contribute to this symposium but as I often find with trips like this I usually learn as much or more from the experience myself.<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"'>One of the differences or striking features that come to mind this week is the unique value of our normal Cooperative Extension education programs in the U.S., where people providing the educational programs are experts in the science and research that provides the basis for these educational programs. In fact, the Extension faculty and staff in our system are often the same people conducting the research. This provides the foundation for good programs and the value of the Cooperative Extension system is very clear and distinctive whenever I am working internationally. Having Extension educators that are knowledgeable and up to date in their science as well as functioning comfortably at the level of application in the field, industry, family, or community, is a valuable asset to this and similar land grant institutions. Perhaps because of my current position in CALS I am very alert and aware of these relationships this week. Plus, I have had several conversations with folks from Mexico that are very clear in their recognition of what Cooperative Extension provides and their interests in having the benefit of a similar organization in Mexico. <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"'>Thus, I am reminded this week of the unique value of Cooperative Extension and what this organization represents for CALS, the UA, the State of Arizona and beyond. Our challenge is to make CALS Cooperative Extension robust, efficient, and fiscally sustainable. It is important for us to not take our Cooperative Extension system for granted but rather to make it stronger for future generations. <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"'>VISTA Sarah Renkhert garnered $11,103 to promote the Globe-Miami Farmer’s Market in historic Globe. Serving the rural communities of Globe, Miami, and San Carlos Apache Tribe, the market was awarded the USDA Market Promotion grant to reach other rural communities such as Superior and Lake Roosevelt. As rural areas across the country struggle with dwindling economic opportunities and declining populations, the Globe-Miami Farmer's Market offers opportunity. The local economy benefits from the market's support of local vendors and the market provides a gathering opportunity for community members thus strengthening these rural areas. Promoting and increasing access to produce also has far-reaching community health benefits. <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"'>There are about 2</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>½ weeks left to submit a proposal for the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) James P. & Shirley J. O’Brien Endowment – the extended deadline for proposal submission is <b>Friday, November 2</b>. For detailed information, go to the <a href="https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/resourcefile/resource/scrofts/ProjectProposalGuidelines.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>. <b><span style='color:red'>It is important to note</span></b> that there was an incorrect file loaded for the submission guidelines and that has been corrected – so please recheck the guidelines file. Also note that this award differs from the “Shirley O’Brien Diversity Award” offered through CALS. 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"'>NEW 4-H CURRICULUM PROMOTED BY CHILDREN & NATURE NETWORK:<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"'>The new 4-H curriculum to get kids and families outdoors exploring nature called "Backyards & Beyond: Neighborhood Nature Clubs" was promoted this week to teachers around the nation in the <a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/new_backyards_beyond_curriculum_from_arizona_4-h_helps_kids_connect_to_the_/">C&NN weekly newsletter</a>. <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"'>ARIZONA 4-H CENTENNIAL FEATURES ON U OF A WEB PAGE:<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"'>Arizona 4-H is being featured on the University of Arizona's <a href="http://www.arizona.edu/">main web page</a> this month because of our upcoming centennial. The story features photos of the Phoenix-based robotics club called the Beep Patrol that came down last spring for the Tucson Festival of Books. Check it the <a href="http://www.arizona.edu/features/100-years-arizona-4-h">100 Years of Arizona 4-H</a> article. <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 – HOW TECH SUPPORT SCAMS WORK:<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"'>Scammers have been peddling bogus security software for years. They set up fake websites, offer free security scans, and send alarming messages to try to convince you that your computer is infected. Then, they try to sell you software to fix the problem. At best, the software is worthless or available elsewhere for free. At worst, it could be malware software designed to give criminals access to your computer and your personal information. The latest version of the scam begins with a phone call. Scammers can get your name and other basic information from public directories. They might even guess what computer software you’re using. Once they have you on the phone, they often try to gain your trust by pretending to be associated with well-known companies or confusing you with a barrage of technical terms. They may ask you to go to your computer and perform a series of complex tasks. Sometimes, they target legitimate computer files and claim that they are viruses. Their tactics are designed to scare you into believing they can help fix your problem. <br><br>Once they've gained your trust, they may ask you to give them remote access to your computer and then make changes to your settings that could leave your computer vulnerable, try to enroll you in a worthless computer maintenance or warranty program, ask for credit card information so they can bill you for phony services or services you could get elsewhere for free, trick you into installing malware that could steal sensitive data (like user names and passwords), and/or direct you to websites and ask you to enter your credit card number and other personal information. Regardless of the tactics they use, they have one purpose - to make money. <br><br>If you get a call from someone who claims to be a tech support person, hang up and call the company yourself on a phone number you know to be genuine. A caller who creates a sense of urgency or uses high-pressure tactics is probably a scam artist. <br><br>Other things to keep in mind:<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:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do not give control of your computer to a third party who calls you out of the blue.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do not rely on caller ID alone to authenticate a caller (criminals spoof caller ID numbers and may appear to be calling from a legitimate company or a local number, when they're not even in the same country as you).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do not provide your credit card or financial information to someone who calls and claims to be from tech support or give your password over the phone (no legitimate organization calls you and asks for your password).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Online search results might not be the best way to find technical support or get a company’s contact information (scammers sometimes place online ads to convince you to call them and pay to boost their ranking in search results so their websites and phone numbers appear above those of legitimate companies). If you want tech support, look for a company's contact information on their software package or on your receipt.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If a caller pressures you to buy a computer security product or says there is a subscription fee associated with the call, hang up. If you're concerned about your computer, call your security software company directly and ask for help.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do put your phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry and then report illegal sales calls.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you have responded to a scam, think you may have downloaded malware from a scam site or allowed a cybercriminal to access your computer, don’t panic. Instead:<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 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Get rid of malware. Update or download legitimate security software and scan your computer. Delete anything it identifies as a problem. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Change any passwords that you gave out. If you use these passwords for other accounts, change those accounts, too. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you paid for bogus services with a credit card, call your credit card provider and ask to reverse the charges. Check your statements for any other charges you didn't make, and ask to reverse those, too. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you believe that someone may have accessed your personal or financial information, visit the FTCs <a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft2012/">identity theft website</a>. You can minimize your risk of further damage and repair any problems already in place. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="ftc.gov/complaint">File a complaint</a> with the FTC.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NEW PUBLICATION:<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 href="http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1265.pdf">Wheat and Barley Varieties for Arizona 2012</a> by Michael Ottman <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 EVENT: <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=Default>The annual Intensive Greenhouse Crop Production Courses will be offered <b>January 2-9, 2013</b> at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC), 1951 East Roger Road, Tucson. Course emphasis will be on greenhouse hydroponic production of tomato and lettuce with instructors Dr. Pat Rorabaugh (Tomato & Hydroponic Specialist), Mr. Myles Lewis (Award-Winning Production Business Specialist), and Dr. Merle Jensen (Special Guest Lecturer & CEAC Consultant). For a flyer, program and registration information, check the <a href="https://ag.arizona.edu/ceac/2013-hydroponic-greenhouse-crop-production-intensive">2013 Hydroponic Greenhouse Crop Production Intensive website</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><o:p> </o:p></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"'>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>