Oregon State University Extension Service
2008 Form A/Vita
Updated: Dec 1, 2008
Alexander (Sandy) W. Macnab
Sherman County Extension
PO Box 385
Moro, Oregon 97039
Home:
PO Box 92
Wasco, Ore. 97065
Ph: 541-565-3230
Fax: 541-565-3330
E-mail: sandy.macnab@orst.edu
Home Ph: 541-442-5116
Home E-mail: sandy.macnab@skyride.net
FTE in Extension: 1.00
Rank: Professor (2003)
Assignment Areas:
July 1, 2003 - Present
10% Administration
60 % Crops/Ag/Economic & Community Development
30% 4-H & Youth
100 %
Publications
Publications for National Distribution
* Macnab, S. (2009). Oregon Agricultural Extension Association Web Page (with special
emphasis on the NACAA’s 2009 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement
Conference hosted by Oregon in Portland, Oregon). http://extension.oregonstate.edu/oaea/
* Schillinger, W. and Papendick R. (2008). “Then and Now: 125 Years of Dryland Wheat
Farming in the Inland Pacific Northwest.” Celebrate the Centennial (a supplement to
Agronomy Journal). Acknowledged for contributions.
* Macnab, S. and Ketchum L. (2008). “A New Corps of Discovery.” (Video). 6 minutes.
Presented at 2008 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference, Greensboro,
NC. Invited speaker.
* Macnab, S. (2007). “Rhizosphere Ecology in Changing Cropping Systems”. Report of
impacts from workshop to funding agency (SARE). Published on web.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Evaluation of the 2007 AMPIC of NACAA in Grand Rapids, MI. 61
pp. Greensboro, NC.
Macnab, S. (2007). “ 2009 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference:
Report to NACAA Board.” 4 pp.
* Macnab, S. (2005). “Estimating Losses to Fire in Dryland Cereals on the Columbia
Plateau.” Abstract published in Abstracts and Proceedings of Western Region County
Agents Professional Improvement Conference. St George, UT. and in Proceedings of the
Oregon Agricultural Extension Association Professional Improvement Conference,
Portland, Ore. Dec.
*Collum, E., Macnab, S., Cummins, M. (2005). Chapter 7 NACAA Policy Manual:
NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference Policy. Decatur, IL.
* Macnab, S. (2005). “Western Region NACAA Report to Membership.” Published in
NACAA’s 2005 Report to the Membership. pp 8-9. Decatur, IL.
* Macnab, S. (2005). “Sherman County 4-H’er Wins Champion Beef Showman Award.”
Abstract published in National Association of County Agricultural Agents Proceedings of
the 90th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. Buffalo, NY.
pp 115-116.
* Macnab, S. (2005). Published photo, cover of “2005 Pacific Northwest Grains
Conference.” Boise, ID.
*Macnab, S. (2004). “Seed Sizing for Determining Seeding Rates.” Abstract published in
National Association of County Agricultural Agents Proceedings of the 89th Annual
Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. Orlando FL. pp 43-44.
Publications for Regional Distribution
Hulting, A., Smith, C., Jones, A, Macnab, S. (2008). “All Things Clearfield Wheat.” For
Department of Crop and Soil Science News and Notes Newsletter. September 2008.
*Macnab, S. (2008) “Lessons for Landowners Leasing Rights for Wind-Powered Energy
Generation.” Juried abstract printed in Abstracts and Proceedings of Western Region
County Agents Professional Improvement Conference. Prineville, Ore
Tuck, B. et al. (2007). “Budgets and Ballots Success Strategies.” Chapter7 in OSU Service
District Manual. As Publication and Web Page.
Martin D. (2007). “Extension Agent Focused on the Land.” Wasco Ruralite. May 207.
pp 4-5.
Malgesini,T. (2007). “Animals and Youths Rule at Sherman County Fair:
Responsibility, Camaraderie Mark Summer Experience.” East Oregonian
August 30, 2007.
*Machado, S.; Tuck, B.; Macnab, S.; Maley, J.; Igo, J. (2006). Alternative Crops for the
Columbia Basin. EM 8915. Oct 2006. 28 pages. As publication and CD-ROM.
*Hays, Peter. (2005). “Buck Hollow Project.” For Oregon Trout Youth Education Paper.
Interviewed. Published in “Healthy Waters” volume 2 issue 1.
*Hays, Peter. (2005). “Working With Wheat and Water.” For Oregon Trout Youth
Education paper. Interviewed. Published in “Healthy Waters” volume 2 issue 1.
*Macnab, S. (2004). “Seed Sizing as a Tool for Drill Settings in Precision Agriculture.”
2004 Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center Annual Report. Corvallis, Ore.
pp 117-119.
*Macnab S. (2004). “Sherman County Profiles: Climate” Fact Sheet. Moro, Ore. 2pp.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Winter Wheat Enterprise Budget for the Mid-Columbia.” 2003. EM
8508 Corvallis, Ore. 5pp.
Publications for Statewide Distribution
Pease, H., Macnab S. (2008) The Oregon 4H Clover. Two photos published. Corvallis,
Ore.
Oregon 4H Foundation. (2008). Oregon 4H Foundation; 2008 Annual Report. One photo
published. Corvallis, Ore.
Macnab. S., Burt, L. (2007). Summary of Estimated Gross Ag Income; Sherman County;
2008. Corvallis. 8 pp.
Macnab. S., Burt, L. (2006). Summary of Estimated Gross Ag Income; Sherman County;
2006. Corvallis. 8 pp.
Macnab. S., Burt, L. (2005). Summary of Estimated Gross Ag Income; Sherman County;
2005. Corvallis. 8 pp.
Macnab. S., Burt, L. (2004). Summary of Estimated Gross Ag Income; Sherman County;
2004. Corvallis. 8 pp.
Macnab. S., Burt, L. (2003). Summary of Estimated Gross Ag Income; Sherman County;
2003. Corvallis. 8 pp.
Publications for County and Regional Distribution
Macnab, S. (2009). A Tourists’ Guide to Sherman County Grain Production” 2pp. By
Gravitate Design, New York, New York.
Macnab, S. (2009). “Sandy Macnab, Wasco County Extension Agent on the Rajneesh.”
3 pp. Sherman County For the Record Vol 26 #2.
Macnab, S. (2007). “A Tourists Guide to Grain in Sherman County.” 2 pp. Moro, Ore.
(Reprinted in 2008 and added to webpage by request of County Court)
Macnab, S., Tuck, B., Eddy, D. (2007). “Agricultural Resources for Dryland Cereal Crop
Production in the Columbia Basin.” 3 pp.
Carlson, S.; Macnab, S. (2007). “The Way West In Sherman County” May 2007. 1 pp.
For tourism use.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Disease Management in
Cereals.” 6 pp. Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Harvesting the Wind.” For Alabama Leadership Development Tour. 1
pp. Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2005) Various county fair photos published; 4 in Agri-Times Northwest,
Pendleton, Ore.; 8 in The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Summary of Planning for Tomorrow in Sherman County, Oregon.” For
Sherman Development League. Moro, Ore. 3 pages.
Seavert, C; Macnab, S. (2004). Enterprise Budget, Winter Wheat, Direct Seed, North
Central Region, 2004.
Seavert, C; Macnab, S. (2004). Enterprise Budget, Winter Canola, Direct Seed, North
Central Region, 2004.
Seavert, C; Macnab, S. (2004). Enterprise Budget, Spring Mustard, Direct Seed, North
Central Region, 2004.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Dryland Work Group Crop Agent Tour Report, Union Co.” 6 pp.
Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Fair Survival Guide for Parents.” 2pp. Moro Ore.
Macnab S. (2004). “Monthly Grain Market Prices 1980-2004.” 2pp. Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2003). Dryland Work Group Crop Agent Tour; Morrow County, 2003. 5pp.
Moro, Ore.
Publications Reviewed
Lutcher, L. (2004). “Fertilization of Winter Wheat Grown on Deep Soils in Low
Precipitation Zones of North Central and Eastern Oregon.” 10 pp.
Educational Materials
Newsletters
* Mid-Columbia Farmer’s Newsletter. (Macnab/ Tuck). Major communication and
teaching tool for farmers, ranchers, landlords and support services. Many original articles
are peer reviewed for accuracy and timeliness. Author, editor. Published 9X/year. 560
mailings per printing.
Sherman County 4H Newsletter. (Bird/Macnab). A major communication tool for
4H members, leaders, parents. Contributing author. Published 4-8X/year. 270 mailings per
printing.
The Citizen Reporter of Sherman County. County effort to communicate about
county departments and keeping citizens informed. Contributing author. Published 5X/year.
980 distributed per printing
Sherman County E-News. (Kaseberg). An electronic news source for the county.
Contributing author. Published @ 320X/year. 190 per distribution.
Groundwork. (Graves/Trip). Wasco County SWCD newsletter. Contributing author.
Published 6 X/year. 600 per distribution.
Rolling Thunder. (Whitman/Irzyk). Sherman County SWCD newsletter.
Contributing author. Published 4 X /year. 290 per distribution.
Sherman Co. Court Reporter. (Kaseberg). County Court effort to communicate
about county departments and keeping citizens informed. Contributing author. Published
5X/year. 980 distributed per printing
Columns
Extension Cord. “The farmer’s snow watch.” S. Macnab. The Dalles Chronicle. Feb 12,
2004.
Extension Cord. “Rain on my parade…but not on my cherries!” S. Macnab. The Dalles
Chronicle. June 26, 2003
News Release for National Distribution
News Releases for Statewide Distribution
“In The Company of Excellence: Raising the farm’s sixth generation”. C Eldridge interview
quoting Macnab and using farm research authored by Macnab. Feb. 2008. The Dalles
Chronicle, The Dalles, Ore.
“Rain: Boon or Bane? Farmers Say It’s Both.” K Gray interview quoting Macnab. June
2007, The Dalles Chronicle. The Dalles, Ore.
“Undercutter Update.” Oct. 2006 Agri-Times Northwest. Pendleton, Ore.
“Sherman County Grand Marshals.” Sept. 2006. Agri-Times Northwest. Pendleton, Ore.
“Wheat Crop Varies”. Sterling Allen interview quoting Macnab. Aug 2006 Agri-Times
Northwest. Pendleton, Ore.
“Special Soil Quality Workshops Coming in May.” Sandy Macnab. March 2005.
“Wheat harvest results positive.” Sterling Allen interview quoting S. Macnab. Agri-Times
Northwest. Pendleton, Ore. 2005.
News Release for Local and Regional Distribution
“Locals Lead Regional Teen Group for Leadership Camp.” S. Macnab. Feb 2008.
“4H Leaders: An Added Value.” S. Macnab. Feb 2008.
“Sherman Development League Announces Grants.” S. Macnab. Feb. 2008
“Sherman Experiment Station: Milestone Announced as Another Approaches.” S. Macnab.
June 2007.
“Sherman County – Friends and Neighbors: To Make the Best Better.” S. Macnab.
“Sherman 4H Recruiting a Success.” S. Macnab. Feb 2007.
“Grants Assist Local Groups.” S. Macnab. Feb 2007.
“Ag and Business Hazardous Waste.” S. Macnab. Feb 2007
“Quilt Shop Grows One Stitch at a Time” S. Macnab. Jan. 2006.
“4H Closes ’05; Fresh Start for 2006.” S. Macnab. Feb. 06
“With an Eye to the Weather.” S. Macnab. April 2006.
“Weather or Not.” S. Macnab. June 2006.
“Hazardous Waste Program to Serve County.” S. Macnab. Aug 2006.
“The Rush to Fair.” S. Macnab. Aug. 2006.
“Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Moro Sept. 8.” S. Macnab. Aug 2006.
“OSU Launches New Wheat; Coop Launches New Marketing System.” S. Macnab.
Jan 2006.
“Oregon Raceway Comes to Sherman County With a Roar.” S. Macnab. Jan 2006
“Enhancing Your Conservation Efforts.” S. Macnab. Jan 2006.
“Harvest Moon Gallery Opens in Moro.” S. Macnab. Jan 2006.
“4-H Thrives in Sherman County.” S. Macnab. Dec 2006 The Citizen Reporter of Sherman
County.
“The Christmas Flood of’64.” Elroy King. The Dalles Chronicle. Dec. 23, 2004. Pg 1&3.
“Sandy Macnab gains national recognition.” The Dalles Chronicle. July 30, 2004. Pg. 2.
“Rain’s Reward: Bountiful June moisture bumps wheat production.” Tom Peterson. The
Dalles Chronicle. Aug. 1, 2004. Pg 1.
“Tweaking the wheat: Ancient industry embraces new technology.” Kathy Gray. The Dalles
Chronicle. June 20, 2004. Pg 1.
Television and Radio
2008. Macnab, S. “Sherman’s Long Term Experiment Field Day” on Mid Columbia Today
Radio Talk Show, Hood River, Ore. May.
2008. Macnab, S. “Present Crop Weather Needs and Crop Condition.” For NPR,
Spokane, WA.
Poster Displays
Macnab, S. (2008). “Portland 2009”. Presented at National Association of County Ag
Agents Annual Meeting, Greensboro, NC.
Macnab, S. (2008). “A New Corps Of Discovery – NACAA 2009”. Presented at Galaxy
Conference (JCEP). Indianapolis, Indiana.
Macnab, S. Bird , J. (2008). “Sherman County Memories of 4H Throughout the Year.”
Presented at Sherman County Fair, Sherman County Fair Board Appreciation Dinner. Moro,
Oregon.
Macnab, S., Bird, J. (2008). “Snapshots of the Sherman Co Fair.” Presented at Fair Board
Appreciation, Moro and at 4H Awards Evening, Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S., Bird, J. (2007). “Memories of Sherman County Fair.” (Poster). Presented at
Fairboard Appreciation Dinner, Sherman Co. Extension Office and Achievement Awards
Presentations.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Grants Help Build Our Community.” Displayed at Sherman County
Fair.
*Macnab, S. (2004). “Adjusting Seeding Rates With Seed Sizing.” (Poster). Peer reviewed
by state and national by poster selection committee. Presented at NACAA Annual Meeting
and Professional Improvement Conference.
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1 photo published in The Dalles Chronicle. May 2008
8 photos published in The Dalles Chronicle. Sept. 2008
8 photos and captions published in Agri-times Northwest. Pendleton Ore. Sept. 2008
5 photos published in The Dalles Chronicle. Oct. 2008
4 photos published in Agri-Times Northwest. Sept. Juried.
8 photos published in The Dalles Chronicle. Sept.
40 photos published on MCP website.
12 photos published in Sherman Co. Citizen Reporter. Oct. Juried
1 Photo published in Agri-Times Northwest. Oct.
9 photos published in 2005-06 Sherman Husky Annual. Sept.
36 photos published for 4H Memory Book for 2006
18 photos published in The Dalles Chronicle. Sept.
1 Photo published in Agri-times Northwest. Sept.
2 photos published in The Dalles Chronicle. April.
8 Photos published in Agri-Times Northwest. Sept.
14 Photos published in The Dalles Chronicle. Sept.
10 Photos published in The Dalles Chronicle. Aug/Sept.
6 Photos published in Agri-Times Northwest. Sept.
Book review published in The County Agent Magazine. March. 5000 circulation.
16 Photos published in The Dalles Chronicle. Sept./Oct
6 County Fair photos published in Central Oregon Rancher. Sept.
8 County Fair Photos published in Agri-Times Northwest. Sept.
Participation at National Meetings
2008. National Association of County Ag Agents Annual Meeting and Professional
Improvement Conference. Greensboro, NC.
Report on 2009 Conference to National Board.
Invitation and video to members at annual banquet
Presented at four regional meetings
Manned exhibitors booth promoting 2009 Conference
Distributed roses and greeted members inviting them to Oregon in 2009.
National Board member as AMPIC chair
2008. National Association of County Ag Agents Winter Board Meeting, Portland Ore.
Hosted tours to Oregon Conference center, contracted hotels
Served on fiscal committee for 2009 conference
Led Oregon’s Progress report for 2009 Conference
Presented written summary of committee reports for 2009 conference
2008. 7th Annual Western Regional Extension Professional Improvement Conference.
Prineville, Ore.
Presented paper.
Facilitated presentation section #3
2007. National Board of NACAA Winter Meeting. Greensboro, NC. Invited speaker.
Report on evaluation of 2007 AMPIC
Report on 2009 AMPIC progress.
2007. National Association of County Ag Agents Annual Meeting and Professional
Improvement Conference. Grand Rapids, Mich. Invited Speaker.
Post Conference review of 2009 annual meeting plans
Pre conference review of needs for 2009 annual meeting.
2006. Western Region Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) Conference.
Phoenix, AZ.
2006. National Association of County Ag Agents Annual Meeting and Professional
Improvement Conference in Cincinnati OH.
Chaired Western Regional Meeting
Chaired Directors and Vice Director’s Workshop
Presented at State Officers Workshop
Invocation at Voting Delegate Session
Present State Relations Report on Elections and Campaigning Issues to Voting
Delegates
Received Outgoing Director’s Award
Guest Speaker at Achievement Award Breakfast
2006. Western Region NACAA Meeting. Phoenix, AZ.
Chaired meeting
Presented State Report
Presentation at Work Session on Communicating with Advisory Groups
2005. National Association of County Ag Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and
Professional Improvement Conference (AMPIC). Buffalo, NY.
Board of Directors Pre-conference Board Meeting
Board of Directors Post-conference Board Meeting
Received second place in communications award.
Presented two educational sessions
Chaired Western Region Meeting
Drafted two nominees for national office
Presented Invocation
Presented Oregon’s bid for 2009 hosting of AMPIC
2005. Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) Regional Conference. Boise, Idaho.
February.
Chaired Western Region meeting of NACAA
Presented state report
2004. National Association of County Ag Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and
Professional Improvement Conference (AMPIC). Orlando, FL. July.
Presented poster
Received two communications awards
Elected to national board of directors as regional director
Secretary for western region semi-annual meeting
2004. Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) Regional Conference. Las Vegas
NV. February.
Delivered opening invocation
Secretary for regional meeting of NACAA
Presented state report
2004. California Association of Farm Advisors and Specialists. Invited Speaker.
International Activities
Professional Improvements
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Direct Seed Conference. Kennewick Wash.
Utah Concealed Firearms Permit Class. Moro, Ore
Crop & Soils Science Conclave. Corvallis, Ore.
Oregon Concealed Weapons Permit Workshop. Moro, Ore.
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Direct Seeding Conference. Kennewick Wash.
Columbia Basin Ag Research Center Field Day, Pendleton, Ore.
Sherman Branch Station Field Day. Moro, Ore.
Long Term Experiment Trails Field Day. Moro, Ore.
Animal Agro-Security and Emergency Management Course. Greensboro, NC
Wheat Research Review and Discussions. Pendleton, Ore.
How to host an annual meeting, Greensboro, NC
Integrated Pest Management. Moro, Ore.
OSU Extension Spring Training. Corvallis, Ore.
Ford Institute Leadership “Train the Trainer.” Eugene, Ore.
PNW Info-Ag Workshop, Kennewick, Wash.
PNW Grains Conference. Spokane, Wash.
Extension Spring Training. Corvallis, Ore.
Many Faces of Meth Workshop. The Dalles, Ore.
Columbia Basin Ag Research Center Field Day, Pendleton, Ore.
Sherman Branch Station Field Day. Moro, Ore.
Wheat Research Review. Pendleton, Ore.
PNWDSA Annual Direct Seeding Conference. Richland Wash.
Integrated Pest and Nutrient Management Conference for Water Quality. Corvallis,
Ore.
2006. How to Host a National Meeting. Cincinnati, OH
2006. OAEA Professional Improvement Conference. Hood River, Ore.
2005. OAEA Professional Improvement Conference. Portland, Ore.
2005. Direct Seeding Systems Conference. Spokane, WA.
2005. Bayer Advanced Research Update. Buffalo, NY
2005. National Plant Diagnostic Network, Buffalo, NY
2005. How to Host an Annual Meeting. Buffalo, NY
2005. 56th Annual Wasco Co. Bull Tour. Madras, Ore.
2005. Portland Oregon Visitor’s Association Executive Airlift. Portland, Ore.
2005. Oregon Wheat Commission Research Review. The Dalles, Ore.
2005. Staff Chair’s State Budget Workshop. Corvallis, Ore.
2004. 56th Annual Wasco County Bull Tour, Harris Canyon, Ore.
2004. Extension Leadership Conference. Corvallis, Ore.
2004. OSU Extension Annual Conference. Corvallis, Ore.
2004. NACAA West Region Professional Improvement Conference, Woodland, Cal.
2004. Portland Ag Expo. Portland, Ore.
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002. Sherman County Marketing Club. Moro, Ore.
2006, 2004, 2003, 2002. Columbia Basin Ag Research Center Field Day. Pendleton, Ore
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002. Sherman Experiment Station Field Day. Moro, Ore.
2006, 2004, 2003, 2002. Columbia Basin Crop Research Review. Pendleton & Boardman,
Ore
2003, 2002. Oregon Wheat Growers Fall Workshop. Pendleton, Ore.
2003. 2002. Oregon Wheat Growers League Annual Conference. Tigard, Ore.
2003. Oregon Agricultural Extension Association Professional Improvement Conference.
Madras, Ore.
2002. Oregon Agricultural Extension Association Professional Improvement Conference.
Prineville, Ore.
2002. Dryland Crop Agent Tour. Portland, Ore.
2003, 2002. OSU Extension Leadership Conference. Corvallis, Ore
2003. Direct Seeding Systems Conference. Pasco, Wash.
2002. Direct Seeding Systems Conference. Spokane, Wash.
2003. 55th Annual Wasco County Bull Tour. Goldendale, Wash.
2002. 54th Annual Wasco County Bull Tour. Antelope, Ore.
1999. Certified Crop Advisor; recertification credits earned: 45.5 hours
1999. Pesticide Consultant; recertification credits earned: 27 hours
Awards & Honors
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State finalist, Individual Newsletter, NACAA
Outstanding Quality Summer Program, Team award, College of Education, OSU
State Finalist in 4H & Youth Search for Excellence, NACAA
Community Partnership Award. (Team Award). Oregon Recyclers Association.
Bend, Ore
Distinguished Service Award. NACAA. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Certified as Ford Institute Leadership Program Trainer.
Regional Finalist, Fact Sheet. NACAA. Denver, CO.
National Finalist, Published Photo. NACAA. Cincinnati OH.
National Finalist, 4-H & Youth Search for Excellence. NACAA. Cincinnati, OH
National Finalist, News Photo. NACAA, Buffalo, NY
National Finalist, News Photo. NACAA, Orlando, FL.
National Finalist, Personal Column. NACAA, Orlando. FL.
State Finalist, Fact Sheet. OAEA.
State Finalist, Team Newsletter. OAEA.
Manning Becker Professional Development Award. $400.
OSUEA Staff Development Award. $300.
OSUEA Staff Development Award. $400.
Manning Becker Professional Development Award. $150.
OSUEA Experienced Faculty Award.
Grants & Fundraising
2009. Extension of Sherman Development League Grant, $50,000.
2008. 4H Leaders Programs Grant. $7855 from Sherman Development League.
2008. Mid Columbia Leadership Camp. $1200. Team award (Black, L: PI.) from Oregon
4H Foundation
2008. CESU/USDA Grant for Range Workshop. $1841.
2008. Manning Becker Professional Improvement Grant Award. $386.
2008. Staff Development Fund Grant for NACAA travel. $195.
2008. Staff Development Fund Grant for Spring Training. $112.
2007. Staff Development Fund Grant for NACAA. $225
2007. Development of Integrated Pest Management Guidelines Using Wheat in the
Columbia Basin as a Model. Jepson, P, Macnab, S, Tuck, B. $35,979 from
USDA
2007. Staff Development Fund Grant for NACAA. $400.
2007. Extension/Experiment Station Building Grant. $50,000 from Sherman Development
League
2007. OSUEA Professional Development Grant for Extension Training. $200.
2007. Becker Professional Development Fund, $220
2006. SARE Travel Grant. $250
2005. Prevention Grant for Sherman Teen Center. $3,125
2005. SARE Travel Grant. $250
2005. SARE Mini Grant for OAEA Professional Improvement Conference. $2,500
2005. SARE grant for “Rhizosphere Ecology in Changing Cropping Systems Workshops”.
$7,348
2004-2005. 4H and Youth Grant. $1760 for youth camp safety and activity items.
Professional Associations
2008-Present. Central Oregon MicroEnterprise Facilitation Council
1979-Present. National Association of County Ag Agents. (NACAA) Member.
Western Region Director (Elected) 2004 -2006.
Western Region Vice Chair (Elected) 2002-2004.
2005-Present. Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference for 2009
NACAA chairman.
1979- Present. Oregon Agricultural Extension Association (OAEA)
1979- Present. Oregon State University Extension Association (OSUEA).
2003-2004. Oregonians for Food and Shelter.
1999-present. Certified Crop Advisor.
Teaching
* Macnab, S. (2009). “Windustry: The Good The Bad and The Ugly”. For Blue Mountain
Horticultural Society Annual Meeting. Milton Freewater, Ore. Invited speaker.
Macnab, S. (2009). “COOL: Country of Origin Labeling.” To producers and managers,
Conservation After Hours. Kent, Moro, Wasco, Mud Hollow, Erskine, Oregon.
*Macnab, S. (2009). “Working Wisely With Wind.” Washington-Oregon Green Pea
Association Annual Meeting. Milton Freewater, Ore. Invited speaker.
*Macnab S. (2009). “Think: Simple Ways to Integrate IPM.” Invited speaker, Morrow
County Grain Growers Pesticide Core Workshop. Heppner, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2009). “ Put Yourself in the 4H Picture.” Wasco and Grass Valley, Oregon.
*Macnab, S. (2009). “Dealing with Pesticide Disasters.” Invited speaker, Morrow County
Grain Growers Pesticide Core Workshop. Heppner, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2009). “Pesticide Laws and Applicator Certification, Liability,” “Residue,
Tolerance and Registration,” “Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning/First Aid for Pesticide
Handlers,” “Types of Pesticides, Pesticide Label, Formulations & Equipment,” “Spill
Management, Keeping Records and Reporting.” Pesticide Core and pre-Exam Training.
Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2009). “Lost at Sea… Lessons in Consensus”. 4H Regional Teen Leadership
Training. The Dalles, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2009). “Wits and Wagers… Understanding Your Style of Team Decision
Making.” 4H Regional Team Leadership Workshop. The Dalles, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Considerations for a Wind Lease Contract.” For Moro City Council.
Moro, Ore.
*Macnab, S. (2008). “Wheat and Wind: We Got ‘Em”. Invited speaker to Oregon
Association of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Pendleton, Ore.
*Macnab, S. (2008). “Lessons for Landowners Leasing Rights to Wind-Powered Energy
Generation.” Juried, selected speaker to Western Region Extension Professional
Improvement Conference. Prineville, Ore.
*Macnab, S. (2008). “Pesticide Laws and Applicator Certification, Liability,” “Residue,
Tolerance and Registration,” “Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning/First Aid for Pesticide
Handlers,” “Types of Pesticides, Pesticide Label, Formulations & Equipment,” “Spill
Management, Keeping Records and Reporting.” Invited speaker, for Pesticide Handlers
Class in Madras, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Budgeting for 2009 AMPIC.” For members of OAEA. Prineville, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Variety Strip Trials in Sherman County” and “Assessing the 2008 Crop
in Sherman County.” Pendleton, Ore.
*Macnab, S. (2008). “Volunteerism: Surviving in Sherman County.” Invited speaker to
statewide 4H Foundation. The Dalles, Oregon.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Experience with 1457” MCP Cereal Producers. Moro. Ore.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Learning Leadership.” St Mary’s Academy 8th graders, The Dalles
Ore.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Land of Wheat Workshop” South Sherman 3-4 graders. Grass Valley,
Ore.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Production Costs.” After Hours Sessions. Moro, Rufus, Grass Valley,
Ore.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Leadership Understanding in Teens.” For Regional Teen Leadership
Team. The Dalles, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2008). “Pesticide Applicator’s Core and Pre-Exam Workshop.” Invited
speaker. The Dalles, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Appreciative Inquiry.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Picture Yourself in Sherman County’s 4H.” 3-6 grade classes at
North Sherman and South Sherman Elementary Schools.
Macnab, S. (2007). “ Community Connectors.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Linking Social Capital to Community Vitality.” Ford Leadership
Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Your First Volunteer Experience.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Volunteerism Today. “ Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Volunteer Profiles.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Honoring Sherman County’s 4h Achievement Winners in 2007.”
Sherman Jr-Sr High School Awards Program.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Teams in Action.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). Team Maintenance.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Project Group Decisions Process.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Community Wide Planning.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Action Planning- Phase 1: Action Steps.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Action Planning- Phase 2: Timeline and Cost.” Ford Leadership Class.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Asset Based Community Development”. Ford Leadership Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Using Appreciative Inquiry as an Interview Tool.” Ford Leadership
Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “ Characteristics of Effective Group Development.” Ford Leadership
Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Stages of Group Development”. Ford Leadership Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “The Human Knot.” Ford Leadership Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Developing Outcome Statements.” Ford Leadership Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Solving Challenging Meeting Behaviors.” Ford Leadership Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Evaluating Meetings.” Ford Leadership Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Following Historical Wheat Prices and Their Purchasing Power in
Present Value.” Marketing Group.
Macnab, S. (2007). “The Evolution of Wind Power in Sherman County.” Klondike, area.
Macnab, S. (2007). “White Wheat, Its Production and Uses.” Monkland, Ore. For Hood
River Study Group Tour. Invited speaker.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Leadership Influences.” Eugene, Ore. For Ford Institute Leadership
Project.
Macnab, S. (2007). “An Introduction to Transforming Wind into Electricity.” For Hood
River/Wasco County Study Group Women’s Tour. Klondike, Ore. Invited speaker.
Macnab, S. (2007). “ Transforming CRO into Sustainable Range through Grazing.” For
Sherman Co. Crop Hop. Kent, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2007). “The Land of Wheat.” Sherman County 5-6 grade students. Wasco, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2007). “Making Bread in a Baggie.” Sherman County 5-6 grade students,
Wasco Ore..
Macnab, S. (2007). “Cleaning Your Farm of Hazardous Waste.” Kent, Moro, Monkland,
Ore.
Macnab, S. (2007). “ Reporting Ag Pesticides Under PURS.” Monkland, Moro, Kent, Ore.
Macnab, S, (2007). “Picture Yourself in 4H.” For parents and students in Grass Valley and
Wasco, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Calculating and Managing Sustainable Grass Production in
Rangelands.” For stockmen in the Mid-Columbia. The Dalles, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “ The New and Improved Pesticide Use Reporting System.” For
pesticide applicators. Moro Ore.
Macnab, S., Tuck , B. “Pesticide Applicator’s Core and Pre –Exam Workshop.” For
pesticide applicators. Wasco, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “A Place for you in 2009: Finding a Role in the 2009 AMPIC.” For
county agents. Hood River, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Biofueling Oregon: Can We Do It?” Sherman County Wheat Growers
Fall Meeting. Invited speaker. Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Proper and Safe Waste Management.” Sherman Wheat Growers.
Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Enhancement Tips for Conservation In Dryland Cereal Production:
Techniques and Management Options in Dryland Grains.” For wheat farmers in MidColumbia at Enhancing Conservation Workshop. Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Understanding the Structure of NACAA.” To state members at
Western Regional Meeting. Phoenix AZ.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Budgets and Ballots Success Strategies.” To Wasco County Budget
Advisory Group and Wasco County Friends of Extension. Also for Friends of the Library.
The Dalles, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Taking Better Pictures by Improving Your Photography Skills.” To 4H
Regional Camp. Wamic, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “The Sherman Development League.” Feb-March. To City Councils in
Sherman Co and to Museum Board.
Macnab, S. (2006). “Our Role in Community Building Through Fiscal Sponsorship.” To
Shaping Sherman II Participants. May. Moro, Ore.
* Macnab, S. (2006). “The NACAA Scholarship Program: Your Role, Your Leadership:
Helping Members In Their Continuing Education.” To 81 state officers. Cincinnatti, OH.
* Macnab, S. (2006). “Duties of a Director and Vice Director during the Annual Meeting
and Professional Improvement Conference.’ Cincinnati, OH.
*Macnab, S. (2006). “Managing the JCEP Regional Workshops” Cincinnati, OH.
*Macnab, S. (2006). “Addressing the Dress Codes.” Cincinnati, OH
Macnab, S. (2006). “Comparing Characteristics and Growth of Common Soft White
Wheats.” To Crop Hop participants. Wasco, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2006). “ Using Planting Fabric in Conservation Plantings.” To Crop Hop
participants. DeMoss, Ore.
*Macnab, S. (2005). “Primary Responsibilities During the Annual Meeting and Professional
Improvement Conference for Regional Directors and Vice-Directors.”
Buffalo, NY.
*Macnab, S. and Hill, T. (2005). “Oregon’s Bid to Host the 2009 NACAA AMPIC.” To
voting delegates session. Buffalo, NY
*Macnab, S. (2005). “Scholarship and the NACAA Scholarship Program.” To 74 state
officers. Buffalo, NY.
*Macnab, S. (2005). “Estimating the Total Cost from Fires in Dryland Wheat Production.”
To 34 County Agents at Western Regional Professional Improvement Conference, St
George, Utah and to 25 Extension faculty in Portland Ore. at OAEA professional
Improvement Conference.
Macnab, S., Asher, R. (2005). “Sherman County Weed Tour and Issues.” To 7 weed board
members, county court and official of Oregon Department of Agriculture. Dec.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Pesticide Rules and Regulations,” “Pesticide Formulas,” “Pesticide
Poisoning,” “Pesticide Application Equipment,” “Pesticide Labels,” Pesticide Drift,”
“Pesticide Recordkeeping,” “ Safe pesticide Application.” To 88 pesticide applicators and
wannabee’s. The Dalles , Ore. and 48 pesticide applicators in Madras Ore.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Orientation to the Mid-Columbia Region.” Alabama Leadership Tour.
Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat Counties.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Alternative Uses for Alternative Crops.” Sherman Marketing
Breakfast. Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Fusarium and Fighting It.” Direct Seeding Systems Field Day.
Eightmile, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Wheat and Wheat Products.” For 7th Grade Class of Dry Hollow
School. Grass Valley, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Lifestyles of the Wheat Stem Sawfly.” Sherman Marketing Breakfast
Group. Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2005). “ Oregon’s Historical Gorge,” “Bonneville Dam”, “Bridge of the Gods,”
“Wind and Wheat,” “Historical Fishing at the Falls,” “Oregon’s Timber and Timberline
Lodge.” For A Touch of Oregon Tour.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Intro to Sherman County.”, “Basics of Watershed Protection: The
History, The Attemps,” “Girking Canyon as a Study,” “Wind Towers of Sherman County,”
“ The Changing Face of Conservation with the Changing Face of the Landscape,”
“Comparing No-till and Conventional Tillage Systems.” The Great Escape Conservation
Tour for funding agencies. April.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Biological Weed Controls of the Mid-Columbia.” For Morrow County
Grain Growers Producers Seminar. Wasco ,Ore. Feb.
Macnab, S. (2005). “Camp Counselor Round-Up.” For Teen Leadership Camp. Wamic,
Ore.. April.
Asher, R. and Macnab, S. (2005). “Biological Weed Controls in Sherman County.” For
Sherman Farm Chem growers meeting. Wasco, Ore. Feb.
Macnab, S. and Tuck, B. (2004). “Pesticide Applicator’s Core and Pre-Licensing
Workshop.” Pesticide applicators and license exam trainees. Fossil, Ore. (Invited
speakers).
Macnab, S. (2004). “Biology and Control of Puncturevine,” “Russian Thistle Management
Strategies on Direct Seeded Fields,” Biology and Control of Kochia,” “Biology and Control
of Scotch Thistle,” “Sagebrush Management Practices.” Sherman County Weed District
Advisory. Wasco, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “The Oregon Trail at MacDonald Crossing.” Sherman Weed District.
Wasco, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Winter Wheat Production Costs—Choices You Can Control.” Wheat
Growers, Grass Valley. (Invited Speaker)
Macnab S. (2004). “The New “Supersoft” White Wheat and OSU’s Proposal for an
Exclusive Release.” Wheat Growers, Grass Valley, Ore. (Invited Speaker).
Macnab, S. (2004). “Hosting a National Conference.” Oregon and California County
Agents. Albany, Ore and Woodland, Cal. (Invited Speaker).
Macnab, S. (2004). “Seed Sizing for Precision Ag Drill settings.” Wheat Growers. Wasco,
Ore. (Invited Speaker)
Macnab, S, (2004). “Introduction to GPS.” 4H Campers. Wamic, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Sherman County’s Wind Industry.” “Where Wheat is Used.”,
“Principles of Conservation Tillage in Controlling Erosion,” “Introduction to Wheat and
Sherman County.” St Mary’s Academy class. Wasco, Klondike and Hay Canyon, Ore.
(Invited Speaker).
Macnab, S. (2004). “Winter Wheat Field Trial Results, 2004.” Researchers and County
Agents. Pendleton, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Wheat and You/Breads Workshop.” South Sherman Elementary 4th
graders, Grass Valley, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Lost Fertility: Field Burning’s Invisible Cost.” Wheat Growers.
Rufus, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Can We Return to Growing Our Own Farm Fuel?” Wheat Growers.
Wasco , Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Historical Trails and Hysterical Tales on the Deschutes.” Bull
Tourists. Gordon, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Biological Weed Controls in Sherman and Wasco Counties.” Harris
Canyon and Monkland, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “CP 29 and CP 22 to Reduce Soil Erosion Losses.” Wheat Growers.
Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “Comparing Water Infiltration Rates in Direct Seed and Conventional
Tillage.” Wheat Growers. MacInerny Road, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2004). “4H Knowledge Bowl—Gaming for Fun 4H Learning.” 4H Leaders.
Moro, Ore.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Oregon Extension Leaders on Leadership.” New Staff Chairman
Workshop. Invited speaker. Corvallis. Jan.
Macnab, S. (2003). “First Year Trial Results Using Seed Prod+ As a Seed Treatment.”
Columbia Basin Cereal Seminar. Invited speaker. The Dalles. Jan.
Macnab, S. (2003). Pesticide Applicator Workshop. Rufus. Feb. Invited speaker in Madras
in Dec.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Handling Pesticide Spills.” Central Oregon Farm Fair. Invited speaker.
Madras. Feb.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Recognizing and Responding to Emergency Animal Diseases.” Invited
speaker. 4H livestock clubs. Moro. March.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Understanding the OSU Extension Budget Situation. Where We Stand
Today.” To Extension Advisory Council. Moro. March.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Examples of Facilities Remodeled into Community Centers and How
They Financed the Effort.” For Oregon Community Solutions Rufus Team. Rufus. March.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Preserving Grass Stands With Managed Grazing.” Invited speaker. For
Wasco Co. Bull Tour. Dalles Mountain, Wash. April.
Macnab, S. (2003). “An Orientation to Sherman County Agriculture. “ For CSS/Hort
475/575 class. Wasco. May.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Wheat and Breads Workshops.” For Fourth Grade Students at North
and South Sherman Schools. May and June.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Management of Grasses for Potential Cash Crop.” For Crop Hop.
Moro. May.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Sawfly Biology, Cereal leaf beetle and Biotypes of Russian Thistles:
Updates for Growers.” To Market Club. Moro. June.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Oregon from PDX to The Drylands: Geology, Agriculture, History.”
For Ohio Farm Tour. Sept.
Macnab, S. (2003). “Sherman County 4H – You’ll Love it for Life!” To elementary students
at Wasco and Grass Valley. Nov.
Macnab, S. (2003). “NACAA Report to Oregon Agricultural Extension Association.”
Invited speaker. Madras. Dec.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Orientation to Sherman County Agriculture: Changes, Trends and
Impacts on Sustainability.” To CSS 475/575 class.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Cereal Leaf Beetle: Biology and Management.” Eastern Oregon Cereal
Seminar. Moro, Ore. 50M/1F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “4H Achievements and Activities in 2002.” Moro, Grass Valley,
Wasco, Ore. 140M/155F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Pesticide Toxicology,” “The New Pesticide Label,” Ecology and the
Environment,” “Pesticide Formulations,” “Pesticide Application Equipment.” Invited
speaker. Madras, Ore. 43M/4F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Building Blocks of IPM.” Morrow County Grain Growers Customer
Days. Wasco, Ore. 65M/11F (invited speaker).
Macnab, S., Tuck, B. (2002). “Pesticide Applicator’s Core Class.” Moro, Ore. 47M/5F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Selecting Wheats for End Use Products Needs.” Moro, Ore. High
School Home Ec Cruise. (Spring and fall term presentations). 12M/16F
Macnab, S. (2002). “Orientation to Sherman County Agriculture: Changes, Trends and
Impacts on Sustainability.” To CSS 475/575 class.
Macnab, S. (2002). Grazing for Grass: Improving the Life and Health of Your CRP Stands.”
Wasco, Grass Valley and Moro, Ore. 72M/9F
Macnab, S. (2002). “Bio-controls for Canada Thistle.” For Crop Hop. Wasco, Ore. 43M/7F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “SeedProd Seed Treatment: Impacting Seedling Counts.” Wasco, Ore.
48M/7F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Impacts of Enhanced Seed Treatments.” Sherman Station Field Day.
Moro, Ore. 115m/17F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Results of Seed Treatment Trials.” OSU Extension/ARS Research
Review. Boardman, Ore. 27M/16F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Economic and Ecological Sustainability of Native Grasses as a Crop.”
Wasco, Ore. 31M/4F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Wheat & Bread Workshop.” Fourth Graders at Wasco, 6M/12F; Grass
Valley, Ore, 9M/13F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “History, Geology and Agriculture of Sherman County.” For PSU
Advanced Art Class. Biggs, Ore. 4M/13F.
Macnab, S. (2002). “Assessing Fall Seeded Grain for Cold and Drought Damage.” To
Sherman County Wheat Growers Annual Meeting. Invited Speaker. Moro, Ore. 32M/4F.
Facilitation
2009.
2009.
2009.
2009.
2009.
2008.
Concealed Weapons Permitting Workshop. Moro, Ore.
Sherman County Prevention. X 2. Moro, Ore.
Winter Cereals Workshop. Moro, Ore.
Conservation After Hours. Mud Hollow, Ore.
Statewide Grain Marketing Workshop. 10 Counties.
Statewide Wheat Marketing. 9 counties. Oregon
2008.
2008.
2008.
2008.
2008.
2007.
2007.
2007.
2007.
2007.
2007.
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
2005.
2005.
2005.
2005.
2004.
2004.
2004.
2004.
2004.
2004.
2004.
2003.
2003.
2003.
2003.
2003.
2003.
2003.
2003.
2003.
2003.
AMPIC Budget Review: A First Public Look. OAEA meeting, Prineville, Ore.
OAEA Planning Meeting for 2009 National Meeting. Greensboro, NC.
OAEA Planning Meeting for 2009 National Meeting. Redmond, Ore.
IPM Guidelines and More. Moro, Ore.
After Hours Sessions. Moro, Rufus, Grass Valley, Ore.
Sherman County “After Hours.” Kent, Moro, Monkland, Ore.
Sherman County Crop Hop. Kent Ore.
Sherman County 4-H Recruitment. Wasco and Grass Valley, Ore.
Dryland Workgroup Tour. Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat Counties.
Pesticide Use Reporting Workshop. Moro, Ore.
Statewide Wheat Marketing Conferences. Moro, Ore.
“Enhancing Conservation Workshop.” Moro, Ore.
Beginning Marketing. PNW Cereals Conference. Portland, Ore.
Pesticide Applicator’s Core Workshop. Wasco, Ore.
Sherman Weed District Fall Tour. Grass Valley, Ore.
Sherman 4H Style Review. Moro, Ore.
Sherman County Crop Hop. Moro, Ore.
Ford Leadership Project Dedication. Moro, Ore
“The Great Escape” Conservation Practices Tour. Sherman Co.
Alabama Leadership Development Tour. Wasco & Sherman Counties.
“A Touch of Oregon Tour.” Portland to Sherman Co.
Soils Quality Workshop Tour. Moro to Klondike
Sherman County Weed District Tour. Fox Canyon/ Grass Valley Canyon.
Sherman Co. Museum Tour. Third & Fourth Graders. Moro. June.
Field Burning Workshop. Rufus. March.
Sprayer Technology Workshop, Wasco. January.
Sherman County Crop Hop & Weed Tour. May.
56th Annual Wasco Co. Bull Tour. Deschutes River, Sherman Co. Ore. April.
St. Mary’s Academy’s third grade class Farm Tour. May.
Weed Workshop by Colquhoun. Moro. Feb. Facilitator.
Wasco Co. Bull Tour. Klickitat Co., Wash. April.
Introduction to Sherman County: It’s People, Geology, History and Agriculture.
For Cultural Exchange Students. May.
Sherman Crop Hop. Moro-Rufus. May.
Sherman Station Field Day. Moro. June.
Sherman Co. Horse Pre-Fair and Training. Moro. July
Sherman County Fair. Style Review. Livestock contests. Moro. Aug.
Ohio Farm Tour to Oregon. Sept.
Sherman-Wasco Co FAC Meeting. Assessing drought impacts, cropping system
changes and identifying potential terrorist targets and response to same. The
Dalles. Oct.
Sherman Co. 4H Achievement Awards (4). Wasco, Moro, Grass Valley. Nov, Dec.
Teaching Evaluations (2004-present)
Program
Pest Core Wkshp
Windustry
Work Wise w/Wind
COOL
Wind lessons
Pesticide Wkshp
Production Costs
Land of Wheat
Learning Leadership
Pest Laws & Regs
Residue, Tolerance & Registration
Pest Poisoning & First Aid
Label and Formulations
Spill Mgt
PURS Reporting
Wheat and Bread
Leadership (Sept)
Leadership (Oct)
Leadership (Nov)
Leadership (Dec)
IPM/Conservation
Pesticide Workshop
Biofuels
Livestock/Grazing
Bio-Controls
Pesticide Safety
‘Bama Leaders Orientation Tour
Conservation Tour
Seed Sizing
Wheat and Sherman Co.
No. Responses Place
Rating
27
Moro, Ore
4.65/5.0
Milton Freewater, OR
Milton Freewater, OR
15
Kent, Ore
4.85/5.0
17
Prineville, Ore.
5.70/6.0
63
The Dalles, Ore
4.36/5.0
14
Rufus, Ore
4.78/5.0
17
Grass Valley
4.64/5.0
18
The Dalles, Ore
4.61/5.0
9
Madras, Ore
4.89/5.0
9
Madras, Ore
4.67/5.0
8
Madras, Ore.
4.75/5.0
9
Madras, Ore.
4.78/5.0
9
Madras, Ore.
4.56/5.0
5
Kent, Ore.
4.80/5.0
22
Wasco, Ore
4.95/5.0
23
Moro, Ore
4.24/5.0
20
Moro, Ore
4.47/5.0
18
Moro, Ore
4.24/5.0
19
Moro, Ore.
4.25/5.0
15
Moro, Ore.
4.86/5.0
37
Wasco, Ore
4.67/5.0
10
Moro, Ore
4.40/5.0
46
The Dalles, Ore
4.28/5.0
32
Wasco, Ore.
4.45/5.0
43
The Dalles, Ore.
4.58/5.0
25
Sherman Co.
4.92/5.0
14
Moro, Ore.
4.75/5.0
44
Wasco, Ore.
4.75/5.0
12
Grass Valley, Ore
4.92/5.0
Peer Evaluations
2009. Core Pesticide Wkshp. Moro, Ore.
2009. Pesticide Workshop, Heppner, Ore.
2008. Pesticide Workshop. The Dalles, Ore.
2008. Lessons for Landowners. Prineville, Ore.
2008. Leadership Skills Ice Breakers. The Dalles, Ore
2008. Leadership Lessons. The Dalles, Ore.
2007. Leadership Influences. (2) Eugene, Ore.
2006. Budgets and Ballots. The Dalles, Ore.
2005. Estimating Fire Costs. Portland, Ore.
2005. Pesticide Applicator’s Pre-exam and Core Training
2004. Seed Sizing. Wasco, Ore
Service to University & Extension
1. Service to University and OSU Extension
a. University and Extension
2000- present. OSU Cereal Advisory Council.
1999- present. Sherman County Extension Advisory Council.
1995- present. OSU Extension County Marketing Rep.
2003.
Extension Staffing Planning. Adair. April.
b. 4H and Youth
2008. Wasco County 4H Recordbooks Evaluation Judge. Oct.
2007. Wasco County Records Evaluation Chair. Oct.
2007. Sherman Co. 4H Record Book Judge. Aug.
2005- present. Camp Food Procurement Leader. March
2005 - present. Teen Leadership Camp Planning. Winter.
2005 - present. Jr Camp Planning Team. Jan.
2004. Wasco Co. 4H Record Book Judge. Oct.
2004. Sherman Co. 4H Record Book Judge. Aug.
2003. Wasco Co. 4H Record Book Judge. Sept.
c. College Ag Science/Crop & Soil Science Dept.
2007 – present. Andy Hulting Mentoring Committee
2003 - 2006. CSS Promotion and Tenure Committee. Member.
1995 - present. Columbia Basin Dryland Work Group.
Senior Agent, 2000 – present
Royal notekeeper
1989- present. OSU Certified Seed Sampler
2003. Peer reviewed Chickpea publication for Corp. Nov.
2003. CSS Awards Committee. (through March)
2000 - 2007. Larry Lutcher Mentoring Committee
d. Faculty and Staff Searches
e. Columbia Basin Ag Research Center
2003 - present. CBARC 2007 Committee. Member.
2001 - present. Sherman Station Long Term Plot Council. Secretary.
1995 - present. Sherman Station Liaison Council. Ex-officio member and secretary.
f. Recognition of Peers and Cooperators
2008.
2008.
2007.
2007.
2004.
2004.
2004.
2004.
2003.
Nominated Amy Derby for national Achievement Award (NACAA)
Nominated Troy Downing for national Distinguished Service Award (NACAA)
Nominated Art Van Gilder for OSU Diamond Pioneer.
Nominated Marjorie Van Gilder for OSU Diamond Pioneer.
Nominated Larry and Sherry Kaseberg to OSU College of Ag Science Hall of Fame.
Nominated Emma Jean Smith and Margie Stark to OSU 4H Hall of Fame.
Nominated Mary Corp for NACAA Achievement Award.
Support material for Russ Karow for Extension Leadership Award.
Nominated four for OSU/CAS Diamond Pioneer Registry (D. Thompson, E.
Wagenblast, J. Shipley, E. Metzentine)
2003. Nominated B. Tuck for OSUEA Experienced Faculty Award.
2003. Support material for M. Corp Oscar Hagg Extension Communication Award.
2003. Support letter on J. Colquhoun for Excellence in Extension Education Award.
g. Publications Reviewed
2004. Fertilizer Guide for Dryland Wheat in Columbia Plateau, by L. Lutcher.
2003. Invited reviewer for book “Pests of Ornamentals Trees, Shrubs and Flowers.” By
D. Alford.
2. Service to Profession
a. National Association of County Ag Agents (NACAA)
2004 - 2006.
2005 – 2006.
2005 – 2006.
2004 – 2006.
2004 - 2005
2002 - 2004.
2000 – 2002
Regional Director Western Region. Elected July 2004.
Chair National State Relations Committee
NACAA Fiscal Committee, member
NACAA Board of Directors. Elected July 2004
NACAA National Meeting Policy Committee, member
Vice Director Western Region NACAA.
Western Region Chair Early Career Development Council
b. Oregon Agricultural Extension Association (OAEA)
2007 – 2008
2006 - 2008
2005 - 2009.
2005.
2003- 2004.
2004.
2004.
2003.
State Chair Awards and Recognition Committee.
Manning Becker Professional Development Fund. Board Member.
Grand Pooh-Bah for 2009 NACAA AMPIC Committee
Organizing Committee for Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement
Conference. Portland, Ore.
Manning Becker Professional Development Fund. Board member.
Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference Planning
2009 AMPIC Bid Committee. Team Leader.
Voting Delegate at national meeting.
2003.
Dinner prep for OSUEA Day Extension Barbecue. Albany. Sept.
c. Oregon State University Extension Association (OSUEA)
2003.
OSUEA Awards Committee
d. Peer Reviews and Outside Reviewer Service
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
2005.
2005
Peer review. Recognizing Child Abuse. Nevada
Reporting Child Abuse. Nevada
Promotion Review: Dinah Roberts, Washington
Promotion Review: Ken Hart, Idaho
Promotion & Tenure review. Randy Norton, Arizona
Promotion Review: Rob Call, Arizona
Promotion and Tenure Review: Dean Minor, Utah
3. Service to Public (professionally related)
a. Agencies and Organizations
2008-present. Wy’East Central Oregon Microenterprise Facilitation Council
2007. Ford Leadership Institute Trainer
2005– 2008. Shaping Sherman Leadership Council.
2005– 2006. Shaping Sherman: Collaboration Between Towns Working Group.
2005- 2006. Shaping Sherman: Community Wide Forums Working Group.
2004 -present. Tri-County Hazardous Waste Program Steering Committee. Court
appointed.
2003- present. Sherman County Conservation Working Group. Member.
2002- present. Local Working Group for Conservation and Water Quality.
2001- present. Sherman Co. Farm Bureau. Advisor, secretary-treasurer.
2000- present. Sherman Development League. Secretary/Treasurer.
2000- 2005. NMFS – Mid-Columbia Agricultural 4(d) Committee.
1999- 2006. Sherman County Economic Development Council. Board Member
1999- 2004. Lower Deschutes Ag Water Quality Management & Planning Advisory
1997- present. Sherman Co. Marketing Club.
1995- present. Advisor to Sherman Weed District.
1995- present. Sherman FSA County Committee. Ex-officio.
1995- present. Sherman Co Soil & Water Conservation District. Ex-Officio member.
Education Committee
1995- present. Sherman Co. FAC Committee. Chair (through July, 2003), Secretary
(after July.)
1995- present. Sherman Co. Wheat Growers. Advisor, Secretary.
1983- present. Wasco County Bull Tour Planning Committee.
2003. Wasco County Fair Judge for Grains and Hay. Aug.
2003. Mid-Columbia Regional Hazardous Waste Advisory Council. Court
appointed rep.
2002- 2003. Oregon Community Solutions Team. Rufus Project. Team Convener.
2000- 2003. Lower John Day Regional Agricultural and Natural Resources
Enhancement Council
b. Local 4H and Youth
2004- present. Sherman 4H Leaders Auction Committee.
2004- present. 4H Camp Regional Committee.
2004. Sherman County 4H Record books Judge
2003-2007. Sherman Co. Youth Center Advisory Council.
2003- present. Sherman 4H Leaders Association. Advisor.
2001- present. Terry Sabey Memorial Scholarship Committee.
1998- present. Official photographer for 4H and FFA Livestock Auction Com.
2004, 2003, 2002. Wasco County 4H Record Books Judge.
c. FFA and Vo-Ag
1978- present. Sherman Vo-Ag Advisory. Chairman
4. Service to Public (non-professionally related)
a. Schools
2002- 2004. Sherman Jr-Sr High Site Council. Member.
2000, 2003. Sherman High School Holiday Decorations judge.
b. County
c. Community
2004- present. Sherman Museum Tour Guide. June.
2003- present. Weir District, voting member, grain sales committee
2003- present. Sherman Historical Museum Host and Volunteer.
2003. Wasco Memorial Day Celebration. Invited keynote speaker.
2003. Sherman Museum Tour Host. June.
2003. Sherman Museum Benefit Auction. Nov.
d. Church
2003- 2007. St Mary’s Parish (Wasco, Grass Valley, Antelope) Council. Chairman.
2003- present. Lector.
2003- present. Knights of Columbus. Coffee wagon host.
2003. Jr-Sr High Youth Education (for Confirmation). Teacher.
2003. Altar Server Training. Coordinator/teacher.
Other Extension Related Associations & Responsibilities
Miscellaneous
Research, Trials & Demonstrations
2005-2009. Winter Wheat Variety Trials, Wasco & Kent, Ore.
2004-2005. Seed Prod and Micronutrient Trials II, Sherman Station, Moro, Ore.
2005. Spring Cereal Variety Trials, Kent, Ore.
2003 - 2004. SeedProd & Micronutrients Seed Treatments Trials, Sherman Station,
Moro, Ore.
2002 - 2003. SeedProd Seed Treatment Trials, Sherman Station, Moro, Ore.
1997 - Present. Winter Wheat Variety Trials, Kent and Wasco, Ore.
Administration
2007. Ways and Means Committee Hearings. The Dalles, Ore.
1996 – present. Sherman County Extension Staff Chairman
1996- present. Sherman Co. Extension Advisory Committee
1996- present. Budget Planning & Reporting
1996- present. Conducted monthly staff conferences.
1996- present. Conducted staff evaluations.
1996- present. Regular reports of activities to County Court & public.
Time Reporting (in hours)
Year
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
Agriculture
2041
2133
2191
2114
2030
2130
Youth
439
470
395
434
378
291
Administration
248
205
208
243
330
290
Total
2728
2808
2794
2791
2738
2711