NEXT AG 100 MEETING The Ag 100 Council will hold its fall meeting on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the University Club in Phoenix. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden Room (see back page for map and direc-tions).

We will be presenting the Agricultural-ist of the Year Award at the upcoming meeting so please join us as we cheer on our friend and colleague, Gary Oden.

Melinda Burke and Dr. Anita Bhappu from the Terry J. Lundgren Institute, in the Norton School will present their work to develop the retail leaders of tomorrow. The center which was recently featured in the UA Alumnus magazine, as well as in

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FROM J IM several other national publications, is home to one of the top retailing pro-grams in the country. Dr. Bhappu will present on her study examining con-sumer perceptions of the link between food and agriculture.

Kurt Nolte from Yuma, Cooperative Extension will also present to the council on his work on produce trace-ability and provide us with an update on the public awareness campaign being conducted in Yuma.

Please RSVP to Sharon Wise at 520) 621-7190 or by email at swise@ag.arizona.edu

father in law originally established the cattle company in 1940 with 1,000 head of cattle. Gary began working with the company in 1956 and took over the management and daily opera-tions in 1973. Since then, he has built the company which today has 130 employees and is one of the largest feeding operations in the US.

Oden is a founding partner of the Brawley Beef Plant and has served in leadership positions on boards throughout Arizona. For his out-standing work he has received many awards including the Arizona Cattle-man’s Association’s Cattleman of the Year Award and AZ Farm Bureau’s Farmer of the Year Award. He is con-sidered a leader in his community and a philanthropist. He has served on the Ag 100 Council for more than a dec-ade and was a leader in establishing the Bart Cardon Endowed Chair.

In recognition of his many accom-plishments, the Council will present Gary Oden with the 2009 Agricultural-ist of the Year Award on October 2nd.

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Gary C. Oden, is the owner and chair-man of the board of McElhaney Cattle Company and the Oden Family Cattle Co., L.L.C.

McElhaney Cattle Company is a commercial cattle feeding operation located in Welton, AZ. The feed yard has a one-time capacity of 130,000 with a current census of 119,000. In addition, to the feedlot the Oden family, farms 2400 acres of produce, alfalfa and grains. Sam McElhaney, Gary Oden’s

AGRICULTURALI ST OF THE YEAR

GARY C . ODEN

As we approach our fall meeting, I am happy to report that Ag 100 membership continues to grow.

On the heels of our last meeting, I am pleased to welcome several new mem-bers to our ranks: Peter Backus from Vail, Mary Brown from Tucson, Dan Klingen-berg from Scottsdale, Gary Pasquinelli from Yuma, and George Roberts from Benson. I am also pleased to welcome new members from California, Bob Antle and Bob Gray from Salinas, and Kelly Burkholder from Coalinga. Thank you again to those who brought guests to our last meeting and to all our members who continue to support CALS through your service on the Ag 100 Council.

The topic of our next meeting centers around the good work that is being done at the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retail-ing at CALS. We will receive a sneak peak at some new data that the Center has collected regarding the public’s aware-ness of the link between food and agricul-ture. We will also hear about work being done to enhance food safety and to in-crease public awareness about this impor-tant issue.

Please join me for our next meeting, and again in welcoming our newest mem-bers to the Ag 100 Council. - Jim Webb

IN MEMORIAM

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FOOD SAFETY BREAKTHROUGH

For more than 25 years, Paul Wilson, a professor of agricultural and re-source economics, has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in under-graduate education. Over the past 10 years he has taught more than 2,000 students, many in high-enrollment courses. His teaching accomplishments, under-scored by high student ratings of his innovative teaching methods, have been recognized in his receipt of the College of Agriculture and Life Sci-ence's Excellence in Teaching Award. Despite efforts to reduce his advising load of half his department's undergraduates, students keep flock-ing to his office whether assigned to him or not. Wilson has published articles on team learning and distance learning,

and has organized symposia and seminars on teaching. He also has earned several teach-ing awards including the Meritorious Teaching Award from the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture and the Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award from the American Agricultural Economics Association. While sharing his commitment and passion for teaching, he has main-tained an active research program on water use and agricultural economics. Wilson is clearly a research scholar and outstanding teacher and the pinnacle of what we hope to achieve in a student-centered research univer-sity.

(Originally published by UA News Services)

Professor Paul N. Wilson

Assistant Professor Jeong-Yeol Yoon from Agricultural and Biosys-tems Engineering recently developed an E. coli sensor for fresh produce. Yoon's invention utilizes cutting-edge optics technology and submi-cron particles in "lab-on-a-chip" platform. Biological reactions and detections are made within the "lab-on-a-chip" that is approximately the size of a laptop. The system can detect a single cell level per one milli-liter of sample within five minutes in both fruit and vegetable samples. With recent outbreaks of E. coli and Salmonella causing anxiety among consumers, Yoon’s invention will be able to help ease concerns. While most methods for detecting E. coli have a turn around time of 24 to

48 hours, or poor sensitivity, Yoon’s device is much faster and more precise. The device is planned for use by major fresh produce companies, such as Dole and Ready Pac. Broader impacts of this new invention include Desert Tech Investors LLC contem-plating the idea of creating a new company, which could create more jobs in Arizona. In addition, early de-tection of E. coli and Salmonella can prevent future outbreaks, giving consumers peace of mind when purchasing produce. The UA Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), which manages The University of Arizona’s intellectual property assets, is currently managing the patent and licensing for this

product. OTT moves government-funded research to the marketplace, then ensures royalties are collected and distributed to Yoon, the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering department, CALS and The University of Arizona.

Richard R. “Rick” Snure, died in a helicopter crash northwest of Phoenix. Born in 1948 in Douglas, AZ, Snure was a life-long Cochise County rancher. He attended elementary school at the one room school at Apache, Arizona, and was a graduate of Douglas High School and the University of Arizona. He was a member of Cattle Grower Associations for Cochise-Graham, Arizona and New Mexico, as well as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. In addition to his passion for flying, Rick was an excellent cowman as well as an accomplished horseman. His sons’ accomplishments in rodeo and many other arenas were his greatest source of pride.

D ISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR PAUL L. W ILSON

DR . DAVE COX RETIRES

Ag 100 Meeting

Friday

October 2, 2009

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Homecoming

AGCAT OPEN

Golf Tournament

Friday

November 6, 2009

7:00 am - Breakfast

8:00 am - Shotgun Start

Burrito Breakfast

&

Auction

Saturday

November 7, 2009

7:30 am-10:00 am Coach Miller plans to attend!

CALENDAR

CREDITS

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DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI OFFICE

Jim Davis, Senior Director of

Development and Alumni Affairs

Suzanne Ornelas, Associate Director

Ann Stevens, Associate Director

Joanne Gonzalez-Eader,

Program Coordinator, Sr,

Sharon Wise, Office Specialist

Phone: (520) 621-7190

Fax: (520) 621-1394

E-mail: alumni@ag.arizona.edu

Web: cals.arizona.edu/alumni

and university levels (at Baboquivari High School, Arizona Western College and Cameron University in Oklahoma, respec-tively). The impact of these programs is thousands of well-educated young people, many of whom have become influential agribusiness industry leaders or educators. With his many achievements, perhaps what most is impressive about Cox is his devotion to the College, and his humility. When asked for his top three work accom-plishments, Cox credited his colleagues and teamwork for each success. Cox says his top-three points of pride are CALS academic advising, the five-year post-graduation student outcome survey, and the overall impact the College has on education in the state. Cox’s most significant moment during his service to the UA? He says, “It’s gradua-tions, and I don’t mean the ceremony. I mean seeing people go out in the world and become good citizens and taxpayers. It’s helping young people come through and finish a degree and go do good stuff for the world and for society. That’s what it is all about.” Indeed, Cox says when he retires the thing he will miss most is interacting with students. He wants his legacy to be his sup-port for students’ development and success. “I would hope that my work and leader-ship style is remembered as leading by example,” Cox said in an interview. Indeed, through his commitment to excellence, work ethic and singular dedication to students, Cox definitely has set an excellent example for the rest of the College to follow.

Very few know the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences the way Dr. David E. Cox does. This past spring, Cox “retired” after 13 years as Associate Dean for Academic Programs. An Arizona native, Cox came to the University of Arizona campus as a trans-fer student in 1967. He earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at the UA, worked his way up to full professor and served as Vice Provost for Instruction and Dean of the Outreach College. After years of dedication, Cox is preparing for full retirement by shifting to half time in the Academic Programs office. Over the years, Cox has advanced the College, the state of Arizona and the agriculture industry like few before him. Cox has the career distinction of having established or rescued agricultural programs at the secondary school, community college

PHOTOS : AG 100 SPRING MEETING

Ag 100 Council members listen to UA economist Marshall Vest as he talks about the future of the

US Economy and the impact on Arizona..

Dave Schafer from the V Bar V Ranch (center) receives the Ag 100 Council, Faculty of the Year Award. Council Awards Chair Judy Mellor and

Council President Jim Webb also pictured.

Dr. Dave Cox, Dean and Director of Academic Programs

University Club of Phoenix Formerly a private residence, the University Club of Phoenix has maintained the beauty of this vintage 1917 home. Located in the center of Phoenix, the University Club exists in unique harmony with its surroundings, amidst the grandness of luxury living from an earlier era. As this is a private club, attendees are asked not to wear shorts, sandals or tee shirts to stay within the dress code of the club. Parking will be available on site.

University Club 39 E. Monte Vista

Phoenix, AZ (602) 254-5408

Jim Davis Cell Phone:

(520) 904-0308

AG 100 MEETING LOCATION

H ISLOP CHAIR IN ANIMAL SCIENCES

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Dr. Ronald E. Allen

Phyllis’s husband, Roy R. Hislop, as well as William J. Ede and Rosina Ede. Mrs. Hislop passed on August 22, 2008 at the age of 102. She was born in England in 1905 and moved to Phoenix with her family in 1913. Phyllis graduated from Phoenix Union High School and went on to marry Roy Hislop, a cattleman also from Phoenix. She was a member of the Historic First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix for over 90 years and worked at the First National Bank of Arizona. She was a Trustee for the bank from 1924 to 1970. Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Eugene G. Sander CALS expressed the college’s extreme gratitude for the gift, stating that the dona-tion will allow for tremendous amounts of research that “sits at the intersection of cutting-edge 21st century research and the University’s land-grant commitment to serving the people of Arizona.” The first recipient of this chair is the head of the UA Animal Sciences Depart-

A $1.25 million estate gift from Phyllis Rosina Ede Hislop to The University of Arizona Foundation has recently enabled the University to create a new endowed chair. The chair honors the memories of

ment, Ronald E. Allen. Dean Sander said, “Animal Sciences Department Head Ron Allen is the most deserving recipient of the Hislop Endowed Chair. His teaching, research and leadership place him in the top tier of our faculty.” Allen joined the UA faculty in 1981 and has contributed greatly in many aspects. He is a faculty member in both the Animal Science Department and the Nutrition and Food Science Depart-ment. Allen’s research created a bridge to connect agricultural and biomedical sciences. His main focus is the regulation of skeletal muscle satellite cells. Allen’s research will improve our understanding of medical treatments for muscle injuries and the human aging process. Sander says “I am confident that this work will contribute not only to the future of the cattle industry, but will have implications for human health as well.”

To read more about the life of Phyllis Hislop, please visit the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Oral Archives at http://ag.arizona.edu/alumni/alumni/oralarchives.htm

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