Youth and Family

8:30 to 10:00
"On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes"
William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE Joslin Diabetes Center; Sue Butkus PhD Extension Nutrition Specialist

Diabetes is a growing health concern. Learn about diabetes, its risk and complications, and how to help people in your community who are living with diabetes. Faculty will share how On the Road to Living Well is implemented in their communities.

8:30 to 10:00
"Prevention Research: Connections between Cooperative Extension and Human Development"
Laura Griner Hill, Nicole Werner, Kathleen Rodgers, and Tom Power

Faculty from the Department of Human Development will discuss their research interests, highlighting prevention research partnerships between Pullman-based faculty and youth and family extension faculty. A good opportunity to hear about ongoing projects and to bring ideas for future collaborations.

8:30 to 10:00
"Ozzie and Harriet Don't Live Here Anymore:
Coming to Terms with America's Changing Families"
Stephanie Coontz: Author, Lecturer, and Educator

This talk covers myths about America's past that interfere with our ability to deal with today's diverse family issues, and suggests an alternative way of understanding and adapting to family change.

10:30 to 12:00
"Overweight Kids: What You Can Do Today To Make a Difference"
Dr. Rex Davis, Physical Activity Specialist from the Center for Weight & Health, University of California, Berkeley

This program will provide hands-on activities designed to address health and weight related issues in youth and families. Learn characteristics of an ideal environment for promoting health, and how you can actively create this environment for the children and families in your community and programming area.

10:30 to 12:00
"Promoting Positive Youth Development"
Jacquelynne S. Eccles, Professor of Psychology

This presentation will describe central findings of the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine's recently published report which focuses on programs for youth. Eccles will discuss what we know about the characteristics of programs that successfully promote positive youth development and prevent behaviors likely to compromise transition into adulthood.

10:30 to 12:00
"Financial Security in Later Life (FSLL): Something for Everyone"
Dora Rumsey, Doris Torkelson, and Chris Koehler

Feeling like "Later Life" is just around the corner? This session is for you. FSLL comes complete with brochures, Web site, and a CD filled with PowerPoint presentations, program guides, and handouts. County residents can enroll in AmericaSaves, come to programs on legal issues cosponsored with AARP, find information through the Web site, or participate in a series of programs on aging issues including Long Term Care Insurance. We'll explain the program, demonstrate some of the program materials, and show you how you can be involved at any level to bring this information to folks living in your county. Wonder how you might fund the incidental costs? We've got that too - learn more about $$ sources for your FSLL programs.

10:30 to 12:00
"Building Communities: A Tool Kit for Youth and Adults"
Cathy DeSautel, Craig Fenske, Drew Betz

The Building Communities Tool Kit was the focus of the 2002 PIPS Summer Training. Three of the participants will review the kit, lead two activities and share examples of how it has been used locally. Application to family, youth and community development will be discussed.

Professional Development

8:30 to 10:00
"Extension Core Competencies"
Dora Rumsey, Southeast District Director

The Core Competency assessment program is designed to assist in better understanding your competence in 10 essential areas and providing connections to professional development resources in the areas of professional and career development, information technology, communication, program planning and development, program implementation, applied research and evaluation, organizational knowledge, leadership and management, diversity and pluralism, marketing and public relations, and linkages with external audiences. This
program is self-directed and web-based.

8:30 to 10:00
"The Future of Extension Depends on Successful Advisory Systems"
Blair Wolfley, Katherine Baril, Lana Thomas Cruse, Dan Fagerlie, & Janet Kaiser

Advisory input is a vital part of Extension programming. Mandated by law and required for long term success, advisory system input is a crucial factor in designing programs that has impact and is supported by local citizens. Come and learn why advisory systems are so important to our future. See examples of successful advisory efforts currently being led by fellow faculty.

10:30-12:00
Small Business NetCounseling
Jim Kraft, WA Small Business Development Center

Come to this session and learn how the innovative use of highly flexible, low-cost technology permits live, face-to-face counseling and real-time collaboration over the net. The Washington SBDC’s work, since Fall 2000, with NetCounseling technology has persuaded us that we have a very powerful platform for the delivery of remote counseling. We are in the process of expanding the scope, adding participants and NetCounseling Centers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

8:30 to 10:00
"Adapting to the National Organic Standards"
David Granatstein and Miles McEvoy

The session will discuss the evolution of organic certification, the major changes that the National Organic Standards bring, areas of uncertainty, and opportunities for Extension faculty to stay tuned to new information on organic farming.

8:30 to 10:00
"Water Quality Worries and Salmon: Effects of pesticides"
Nathaniel Scholz, John Stark, and Allan Felsot

Have you heard that pesticide residue in streams can cause salmon to lose their way back to their spawning stream? National Marine Fisheries Services' zoologist Nathaniel Scholz, Ph.D. will present the results of his research into the effects of pesticides on salmonids. Dr. Scholz will be followed by WSU Cooperative Extension scientists John Stark, Ph.D. and Allan Felsot, Ph.D. Dr. Stark will present his findings in a study of an indicator species in Grayland, Washington ditch systems that drain commercial cranberry bogs. Dr. Felsot will "…dissect the underlying worries about water quality," and propose a hypotheses to clear up the dilemmas around our ability to measure the purity of water. For more information please e-mail seagoj@wsu.edu or visit Washington's Water Web site.

8:30 to 10:00
"Master Gardener Session 1: The Big Picture"
Rod Tinnemore

Review and discussion of the 6 categories of statewide program needs. Discover how your county program fits with other statewide efforts. Topics include training, public relations, fund raising, 30th anniversary events, central web resources and foundation relations

10:30 to 12:00
"Farm Direct Marketing: Increasing Farmer Profit While Building Community Relationships"
Leslie Zenz, WSDA
Marcia Ostrom and Vance Corum, Small Farms Programs

This workshop will illustrate current marketing trends and the
potential to increase farm profitability through direct marketing.
Discussion will cover various strategies; both the benefits and potential
pitfalls; and the role of Extension personnel in assisting farmers. Great
resources will be provided.

10:30 to 12:00
"Part A: Highlights of Quality Assurance Programs"
Jean Smith, Sarah Smith, and Janet Schmidt

A brief overview of Pork Quality Assurance, Sheep Safety and Quality Assurance, and other quality assurance programs implemented by WSU Cooperative Extension for both adult and youth livestock producers. Written materials will be provided and ample class time will be allowed for questions and answers.

"Part B: Animal Health Issues"
Susan Kerr and Clive Gay

This session will provide a brief review of major animal health issues facing livestock producers in Washington, as well as discuss Cooperative Extension’s role in providing timely information to producers and the general public.

10:30 to 12:00
"Master Gardener Part B: Program Details"
Rod Tinnemore

Session divides into three parts: 1) presentation of MG resources available through http://mastergardener.wsu.edu, 2) Round-table discussion of priority needs in counties, 3) Implementation strategies to address top two priority needs