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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>
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<b>Tuesday Morning Notes <br>
July 2, 2013<br>
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<b>FROM THE DIRECTOR:<br>
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As we enter into the Fourth of July holiday and the celebrated time of
our national independence, it is rightfully a time for us as Americans to
take pause and give thought to our nation’s history. In my view
this time in July also marks another very important point in American
history. On 1-3 July 1863, 150 years ago this month, the largest
battle of the American Civil War was fought near Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg is often considered to be
the turning point in the Civil War and is certainly the largest battle
ever fought in North America. Major General George Gordon Meade
commanded the Union Army of the Potomac that consisted of 85,000 men and
General Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
with approximately 75,000 soldiers. Over the course of these three
days there were more than 51,000 casualties suffered on the fields near
Gettysburg with 23,049 casualties among the Union Army troops and 28,063
for the Confederate Army, which was more than a third of Lee’s total
Army. <br>
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Last year we marked the 150<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the Morrill Act,
which gave rise to the formation of the land-grant institutions. It
was often commented at that time that the signing of the Morrill Act was
done in a climate of tremendous uncertainty in the United States in
1862. Just a year later, this battle provided vivid testimony to
the amount of uncertainty and turmoil that was taking place in our
country at that time.<br>
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So it is totally appropriate for us all at this time to celebrate our
national independence. But I think it is also appropriate for us to
give some thought and consideration to the sacrifices that have brought
our nation to the point of where it is today. The 150<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg is certainly worth a few moments
of our time and reflection over the course of the next few days while we
enjoy a few hot dogs, maybe a baseball game, time with our family and
friends, and generally a celebration of free time and freedom
itself.<br>
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<b>FROM THE 4-H DIRECTOR:<br>
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</b>We have had many inquiries regarding the status of the James 4-H Camp
at Mingus Springs. The active fires in Arizona are a long way away from
Mingus Springs and pose no danger at present.<br>
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The Yarnell fire is approximately 35 miles to the Southwest of Prescott.
The Doce Fire is located approximately 8 miles northwest of Prescott, AZ
near Granite Mountain Recreation Area and is in the “Mop up” stages.<br>
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Mingus Springs Camp is located 20 miles Northeast of Prescott in the
Prescott National Forest. Everyone at camp currently is safe and
not in danger. We also do not expect to cancel any future camps. We
have been in contact with 4-H Families in the Prescott Valley area to
monitor the smoke situation. We have an emergency plan and are in regular
and constant contact with the Prescott Forest Service staff.
Because of the number of private homes in the area, there will be lots of
monitoring of the situation. Hope for rain and an early end to all
these fires.<br><br>
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<b>4-H CENTENNIAL TREE PLANTED</b> <br><br>
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Arizona 4-H, a special Sonoran
desert tree <i>Eysenhardita orthocarpa</i> (or kidneywood) has been
planted near Herring Hall. Here is a photo of the plaque on the
tree. Thanks to Tanya Quist, UA Campus Arboretum Director and
Extension faculty member, for helping us to make this happen.<br>
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<b>EXTENSION IN THE NEWS:<br>
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<ul>
<li>
<a href="http://www.kyma.com/stories.php?video=e77f5595967d7fa5be2aa39360f2219cc1490e77">
HomeGrown</a>
<a href="http://www.kyma.com/stories.php?video=e77f5595967d7fa5be2aa39360f2219cc1490e77">
News Segment</a> featuring Stacey Bealmear (Yuma Channel 11 News)
<li>
<a href="http://westernfarmpress.com/management/growing-fish-arizona-desert">
Growing fish in the Arizona desert?</a> Kevin Fitzsimmons (Western Farm
Press)
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<b>NEW PUBLICATION:<br>
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<a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1598.pdf">Operation of
Yield Monitors in Central Arizona: Grains and Cotton</a> by Pedro
Andrade-Sanchez & John T. Heun (publication #az1598)<br>
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Jeffrey C. Silvertooth<br>
Associate Dean<br>
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)<br>
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<i>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.
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