Jerry Siebert's annual Executive Seminar on Agricultural Issues will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at the Scaramento Hyatt Regency at Capitol Park. The theme will be "Marketing in a Changing Economic and Policy Environment." Seminar begins at 8:30 A.M. and adjourn at 3:45 P.M. Contact Geralyn Uterberg (510/642-5440) for more information. Please respond early as there is a limited attendance of 125 people. (added 9/10/96)

Jerry is gearing up for the International Conference of Agricultural Economists (IAAE). This is to be held in Sacramento at the Hyatt Regency at Capitol Park in August 10-16, 1997. Big event! Call Geralyn Uterberg (510/642-5440) for brochures and more information. (added 10/1/96)

Tim Wallace and Kirby Moulton will have emeritus status in November 1, 1997. It certainly will be tough for the Department to find replacements! You can bet Tim and Kirby will still be working as hard as ever. (added 10/1/96)

Howard Rosenberg is teaching the EnvEcon 39 class this spring called "Informing Critical Choices in the Use of Natural Resources." Seminar will examine the major decisions, private and public, that determine how our natural resources are managed and allocated. Role of the Internet in the formulation and administration of laws, regulations, and other public policy tools. Call Howard at 642-7103 if you have any questions. ( added 1/3/97)

DANR In-Service Training School in Sacramento, March 18-21

• Doug Parker will have a training class on Thursday, March 20, 1:00 to 4:00
  
• "California's Changing Water Environment"
  
• Course length: 3 hours --- $20
  

• Jerry Siebert will conduct a class on Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 to 5:00
• "Industrial Organization of Agricultural and Food Markets: An Introduction"
• Course length: 4 hours --- $40 (added 2/97)

Job Opportunities:

Two positions:

1.   Cooperative Extension position
2.   Faculty position --- see Department bulletin board or call for the faculty job description