2nd SUSTAINABLE TELECAST (Train the Trainers)

Jill Auburn (jsauburn@ucdavis.edu)
Mon, 3 Apr 1995 09:09:06 -0700

Here's the info on the second in a series of two programs funded by Western
Region SARE as a part of the "Chapter 3" professional development/in-service
education program for Cooperative Extension, NRCS and other professionals.
While the targets are the eight states mentioned, others are more than
welcome to view it.

Jill Auburn
W. SARE Regional Training Coordinator
jsauburn@ucdavis.edu

> The second part of our SARE/ACE broadcast "Sustainable
>Agriculture, Train the Trainers: Part TWO - Showcase of projects in
>Western States" will be aired on APRIL 10 1995. It will be released
>on C BAND at 1-3PM (Eastern Daylight Time) and on KU BAND at 6-8PM
>(Eastern Daylight Time) This split broadcast is made possible for
>convenience in reception format.
> Contributing states will each have a short segment in the program
>to run a presentation concerning sustainable agriculture projects,
>research, or work in their respective state.
> Tenative topics are slated to include:
> - Colorado State University: Sustainable Agroecosystem
> Management of Dryland Farming.
> - University of Wyoming: Sustainable - IPM, Reclanmation,
> Grazing, Trap Crops, Weed Control, etc.
> - University of Nevada/Reno: Sustainable agreements between
> producers and other entities.
> - New Mexico State University: High desert range improvement
> and small producer sustainability vs development.
> - Montana State University: Producer participation in ranch
> sustainability and committee participation.
> - Utah State University: Cover crops for winter soil
> stability, and peas as a rotation crop for soil nutrients.
> - University of Arizona: Short season rotation of barley with
> cotton production.
>
> These topics may vary slightly. But the scenery, project
>diversity, and variety of approaches and projects should prove
>interesting viewing. Actual coordinates for satellite will be
>released as soon as I recieve them.
> Thank You,
>
> Scott Cotton
> Extension Program Assoc.
> University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service
> Laramie, WY.
> (307)766-5478
> scotton@uwyo.edu
>
> STAY TUNED MORE MORE INFO.