June 11, 2004

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ON "CULTIVATING SUCCESS" JUNE 25th
You are invited to a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Professional Development Workshop on the “Cultivating Success” program on June 25th, 9:30 to 3:30, in Renton, WA. The program is a collaboration between Marcy Ostrom and Cathy Perillo of Washington State University, Cinda Williams of the University of Idaho and Colette DePhelps of Rural Roots. The goal of the program is to create and establish educational programs to increase the number and foster the success of sustainable small acreage farmers and ranchers in Washington and Idaho. To accomplish this we are offering a series of courses for community members and academic students who are interested in taking one course, or a series of courses for a certificate in Sustainable Small Acreage Farming and Ranching.

The two courses that have raised the most interest among community members are the Sustainable Small Acreage Farming and Ranching (SSAFR) course and NxLevel's Agricultural Entrepreneurship course on business planning. These courses have been offered in four counties in Washington and have received great evaluations.

The workshop will describe the focus and intent of the Cultivating Success Program, explore sustainable food system concepts and prepare educators to offer Cultivating Success (CS) courses in their community. Also attending the workshop will be instructors who have offered CS courses and will share their experiences with participants.

If you would like to attend, or would like more information, please contact the Program Coordinator, Theresa Beaver, University of Idaho, at 208-885-7787. Travel funds are available.

"FIELD ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS" COURSE AUGUST 12 -19
This summer and next we have funding to help extension educators participate in this field course “Field Analysis of Sustainable Food Systems” through a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) professional development grant. Educators may choose to attend in a student or co-instructor role.

The Summer 2004 field course dates are August 12 - August 19.

This course will emphasize field analyses of multiple examples of different agricultural operations and businesses, with a focus on understanding the systems and the concept of sustainability. We will spend our days visiting farms, processing facilities, and marketing venues. In the evenings, we'll process our experiences in group activities & discussions.

Students and instructors will be active participants in the experience. Students will have primary responsibility for making observations and gathering information related to the production, economic, environmental, and social aspects of the various enterprises with a goal of establishing a framework for assessing sustainability. The analysis and assessment will be presented to classmates through interactive oral presentations near the end of the week. Academic students will continue this analysis in written documents. For preparation, there will be a number of readings, and a brief pre-course assignment due at the start of the course. Graduate credit entails additional work.

This course is available for both academic students and community members, through either WSU or University of Idaho.

WSU Soils 445/545 or UI Ag 445. See also classes.css.wsu.edu/soils445/
(1 week immersion experience: 3 credits or 5.2 CEU; Graduate students taking it for academic credit will continue more detailed discussions through the fall - likely in an online discussion forum as we have a few students who are not Pullman-based)

Student quote: "...the Field Course was an amazing experience. The class tied together a lot of the material taught in my traditional classes, answered several questions, and raised even more."

This course is one of many being offered through the Cultivating Success program.

For more information or to sign up for this course contact Lead instructor, Cathy Perillo, 509-335-2851, WSU-Pullman.

HEALTH ROCKS!
Get a special edition of Clover Corner News In this issue you will find the Request Proposals for Demonstration Sites Health Rocks! An overview of Web site at National Council.

NEW FACULTY / AP ORIENTATION IN AUGUST
New hires in faculty positions and those in Administrative Professionals positions who provide direct delivery of programs should expect to receive in the mail an invitation to attend the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) and Extension “New Faculty / AP Orientation.” The dates are August 17-19, 2004. The orientation will be at the Center for Undergraduate Education CUE 219 in Pullman. Those hired since August 2003 are invited. Contact Sandra Ristow, chair of the planning committee if you have any questions.

PERSONNEL
New Hires:
Thomas L. Marsh, PhD, Associate Professor/Associate Ag. Economist
School of Economic Sciences
Funding: 40% Teaching/60% Research
Status: Faculty
Effective August 16, 2004

Lori Northcott, Temporary Extension Educator, Community Leadership Coach
NW Area Foundation “Horizons” project
North Central Washington (Okanogan County)
Funding: 100% Extension (Grant Funds)
Status: Faculty
Effective June 1, 2004

Carolyn Ross, PhD., Assistant Professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition
Funding: 100% Teaching
Status: Faculty
Effective September 1, 2004

Bhaskar Bondada, PhD, Assistant Professor, Horticulture & Landscape Arch.
Funding: 100% Teaching
Status: Faculty
Effective July 1, 2004

Mike Gaffney, JD, Associate Director, Division of Governmental Studies and Services
Funding: 100% Extension (Grant Funds)
Status: Administrative Professional
Effective June 1, 2004

County Director reappointments effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008:

• Jim Lindstrom, Spokane County
• Erik Sorensen, Franklin County
• Lana Thomas Cruse, Kittitas County
• Mark Heitstuman, Asotin County
• Curtis Beus, Clallam County
• Katherine Baril, Jefferson County
• Doug Stienbarger, Clark County

Program Director reappointments effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008:

• Pat BoyEs, 4-H Youth Development
• Rob McDaniel, Community Development
• Louise Parker, Family programs

Retirement:
Dora Rumsey is returning from her international assignment in Armenia and she will be retiring effective July 2, 2004.

Relocation:
Kathleen Duncan serves both Extension and the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences as Information System Coordinator. She will be relocating to WSU Vancouver campus effective July 1. Her job duties remain the same and she can be reached via email. We will let you know her new phone number sometime after July 1st.

SCHEDULE
Next week Mike will be in Pullman on Monday, then going on the Provost Tour in the NE District Tuesday and Wednesday. Mike will then be attending the western region joint meeting of Extension, Academic Deans and Experiment Station Directors, returning June 28th to Pullman.

Next week Linda will be in Pullman on Monday through Wednesday, then joining the Provost Tour for Thursday. Linda will be on annual leave on Friday.

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Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Associate Dean and Associate Director
Washington State University Extension
PO Box 646230
Pullman WA 99164-6230
(509) 335-2933 Office
(509) 335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
FAX (509) 335-2926
lkfox@wsu.edu