New Edition Of The Journal Of NACAA Now Available

 Dear NACAA colleagues:

Volume 15, Issue 2 of the Journal of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents is now available online at: https://www.nacaa.com/journal/ or by clicking the article links below.

Ensuring the Success of a Community Farmers Market: Assessing Oklahoma City Urban Farmers Needs and Willingness to Participate in a Farmers Market
Campbell, J., Cozby, A., Hines, L.

Litter Acidification for Controlling Ammonia Levels in Poultry Houses
Chai, L. ; Ritz, C.

Garden Myth-Busting for Extension Educators: The Science Behind the Use of Arborist Wood Chips as Landscape Mulches
Chalker-Scott, L. ; Downer, A.

30 days of celebrating National Pollinator Month: A Case Study
Chichester, L.1, Gardner, J.2

Nitrogen application and management to hops
Clark, J. ; Duley, C. ; Schroeder, K. ; Baxter, C. ; Halfman, B. ; Davis, K.

Creating a Farm Stress Extension Program
Dill, S. ; Chan, A. ; Zobel, E. ; Goeringer, P. ; Ketterman, J.

Performance of Teff Grass Cultivars for Biomass Yield and Nutritive Value Under Fall Planting Conditions
Hamm, B. ; Lemus, R.

Establishment of Bahiagrass and Bermudagrass with Annual Warm-Season Grasses as Companion Crops
Lemus, R. ; White, J.

Planting Date and Cultivar Effects on Alfalfa Forage Production in Mississippi
Lemus, R. ; Rushing, J.

Application of Integrated Pest Management Skills Through a Board Game Simulation
Loomis, G. ; Thomas, J.

University demonstration program for developing beef replacement heifers on cool-season forages in Alabama
Marks, M. ; Stanford, M. ; Kriese-Anderson, L. ; Mullenix, M. ; Rhinehart , J.

Providing Relevant Educational Programming through Teleconference to Place-Bound Audiences
Schieck Boelke, S. ; Stalder, K. ; Johnston, L. ; Hoyer, S.

Survey Increases Understanding of Iowa Women Farmland Owners
Schultz, M. ; Benning, J. ; DeLong, C. ; Hyde, C. ; O'Rourke, M. ; Scarbrough, L. ; Tidgren , K. ; Tong, J. ; Zhang , W.

Antemortem Exploration of the Effect of Human Behavior on Beef Carcass Bruising
Shoemaker, H.

Using GPS Technology and Parentage Testing in Rangeland Beef Breeding Systems to Evaluate Bull Power
Taylor, K. ; Briggs, R. ; Hadfield, J. ; Garcia, M.

The Impact of Free Senior Center Farmers’ Markets During COVID-19
Wagner, K. ; Curtis, K. ; Jewkes, M.

Excessive Freshwater: Expanded Utility Of Extension Programming In An Estuarine Environment
Waters, P.

Teaching Farmers to Be on the Cutting Edge of Weed Management
Zoller, C. ; Barker, J. ; Nye, T.

The next deadline for submitting a manuscript for the June issue of the Journal is March 15th. As you are preparing your manuscript, please feel free to contact me directly (lindacs@wsu.edu) with any questions you may have. And if you are interested in being a peer-reviewer, just send me the following information using the email link above:

Name:

Email:

Phone number:

Institution:

Position:

Area of expertise:

Additional area of interest:

Many thanks to all of the authors and reviewers for making the Journal of NACAA successful!

Linda

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Linda Chalker-Scott, PhD

Professor and Extension Urban Horticulturist

WSU PREC

2606 W Pioneer

Puyallup, WA 98371

Links for NACAA Awards & 2022 AM/PIC Photos/Proceedings

 INTERESTED IN VIEWING ALL AWARD WINNERS (STATE/REGIONAL/NATIONAL) ?

GO TO . . . .

https://www.nacaa.com/award-winners

Proceedings & Photos of the 2022 AM/PIC can be found at:

https://www.nacaa.com/am-pics/west-palm-beach-2022

Fall 2022 NACAA Regional Directors Newsletter

 NACAA members,

 

Attached, please find the Fall 2022 Regional Directors Newsletter.  Please take a quick look as there are several important reminders.

This newseltter can also be found at:  

https://www.nacaa.com/uploads/userfiles/files/2022%20NACAA%20FALL.pdf

Chad Reid Western Region NACAA PIC Call for Posters/Presenters & Registration Now Open

 

The Arizona Agriculture Extension Association is excited to host the Chad Reid Western Region NACAA Professional Improvement Conference! Dates: October 11-13, 2022 Location: Tucson, AZ https://extension.arizona.edu/events/2022-10-11/chad-reid-nacaa-western-region-professional-improvement-conference Abstract Deadline (posters/presentations): August 15, 2022 Registration Deadline: September 12, 2022

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Journal of NACAA: Call for Papers

 

Dear NACAA Colleague -   September 15 th is the submission deadline for articles to be published in the December 1 st issue of the Journal of NACAA – a peer-reviewed publication. With the new online platform, you will submit your paper as a Word file. You will find current author guidelines and tips here : https://www.nacaa.com/journal-application .   This is an opportunity for you to share your important work with your colleagues and build your c.v. for tenure and promotion. The Journal of NACAA considers diverse topics including applied research, case studies, scholarly reviews of the literature, examples of outstanding Extension programming, and innovative ideas. You can include your non-NACAA community partners as co-authors; this is a great way to introduce them to NACAA.   **If you are interested in being a peer-reviewer for the Journal of NACAA , please let me know. The quality of the journal depends on a robust peer-review process.**   If you have any questions, please let me know.   Sincerely,   Linda   Linda Chalker-Scott, PhD Editor, Journal of NACAA Professor and Extension Urban Horticulturist WSU PREC 2606 W Pioneer Puyallup, WA  98371   Phone: 253-21911268 E-mail:  lindacs@wsu.edu Enjoy!

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NACAA AM/PIC Registration Now Open

PLEASE READ THIS BLOG  –  The Process has changed a bit.

Early bird registration is April 1 – May 15, 2022.

May 16 – July 1: Registration fees increase $100/person

July 2   – Online registration will be discontinued, and all registrations will take place on-site at the Palm Beach Convention Center.

 

Due to credit card security issues over the internet – we have had to modify our AM/PIC registration process by having the Hotel Reservation and AM/PIC Registration – as two separate functions. 

 

Requesting a Room:   For those of you who need to reserve a hotel room thru NACAA (we handle making the reservation for you as the hotels won’t accept direct reservations) – you will need to make your lodging request at: https://okzyhxiuzf.formstack.com/forms/2022nacaalodging

Once you submit your request – you will receive an email hotel code that you will need to copy/paste into the main registration found at: https://okzyhxiuzf.formstack.com/forms/2022nacaaampic

 

If you are an Active/Life/Spouse/Guest/Sons & Daughters and your name will be listed on someone else’s room with the same arrival/departures….YOU DO NOT NEED TO MAKE A SEPARATE reservation You may proceed directly to the main registration at:    https://okzyhxiuzf.formstack.com/forms/2022nacaaampic

 

If you are sharing a room with another member and have different arrival/departure dates than your roommate – go ahead and enter a separate reservation and we will merge the two together before submitting to the hotel.

 

FACILITIES FEE: For those of you who haven’t attended an AM/PIC before or are unaware of our Facilities Fee policy – ALL ACTIVE & LIFE MEMBERS must stay in one of the 2 contracted hotels (for a minimum of 1 night), or there is a $250 facilities fee for staying offsite.  NACAA has contracted for these hotel rooms and is financially obligated to fill our blocks, or we have to pay for the rooms – if they remain unsold.  THERE IS NO FACILITIES FEE…IF YOU STAY AT ONE OF 2 CONTRACTED HOTELS.

 

The two sites once again are: (both of these links are also on the homepage at www.nacaa.com – just scroll down below the homepage video clip until you see the Upcoming Events section – and underneath the Florida AM/PIC logo – you will find the direct links.

Lodging Request: https://okzyhxiuzf.formstack.com/forms/2022nacaalodging

AM/PIC Registration:  https://okzyhxiuzf.formstack.com/forms/2022nacaaampic

 

April Edition of “The County Agent” magazine is On It’s Way!

For those of you who have requested a hard copy (printed) version of the magazine – it is at the printers and should be mailed shortly.  Production of this edition is delayed due to supply chain issues.  In the meantime – a copy of the magazine can be found online at:  https://www.nacaa.com/uploads/userfiles/files/April%202022%20County%20Agent%20Final.pdf

NACAA 365 Webinar - April 13, 2022 1:00 PM Eastern Time - Change is in the Wind!

 NACAA 365 - Learn more about presenting at this year's NACAA AM/PIC

April 13, 2022 - 1:00 PM Eastern Time

 Please register for this upcoming Webinar!

When: April 13, 2022 - 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Change is in the Wind!  Scholarship Process/Update

The NACAA Scholarship Committee will hold a webinar to discuss the changes that have taken place—starting this year. The scholarship award amounts are changing, and the vestment levels for scholarship eligibility.

Committee members will also cover scholarship deadlines and the scholarship application process and highlight the selection process.

Register in advance for this webinar: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wOh7HVkrQu6TFM6zOm9RCQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.