SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology.

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SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno NAC O ’ S W ESTERN I NTERSTATE R EGION B OARD OF D IRECTORS M EETING May 21, 2014

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING What is the WRJSM? An annual meeting bringing together western region land grant universities:  Academic Program Directors  Administrative Heads Section  Council for Ag Research, Extension, & Teaching (CARET)  Experiment Station Directors  Extension Directors

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING What is the purpose of this year’s WRJSM? Establish a western agenda that builds strength and unity on five broad issues important to western states Improve the ability of the land grant university system to address these issues Advocate with one voice for funds to enhance land grant universities’ (LGU’s) capacity to fulfill their roles in research, education, and extension related to western priorities, and to better inform public policy.

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING Why am I here today? Part of mission of seeking input from key western region stakeholders: Western Interstate Region of the National Association of Counties Western Governors Association Western Council of State Governments

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING What are WRJSM’s broad issues? Natural Resources Management ( See white paper by R. Pardini) Community & Economic Development Nutrition & Health Food Systems Energy

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING The most developed of 5 key issues is: Natural Resources Management (NRM) and under this issue the most important topics identified thus far are:  Fire  Water  Endangered species  Invasive species  Public lands management

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING Why should WIR participate in WRJSM? This is your opportunity to set priorities and guide the agenda for the western LGU’s capacity to address key issues important to western states

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING What would you be doing at the WRJSM? Attend/participate in plenary sessions NACo is invited to deliver plenary presentation on their perspective on land-grant priorities Contribute to breakout sessions by priorities Contribute to breakout session by mission (teaching, research, & extension) Contribute to strategy discussions on how to pursue agenda (with Cornerstone) as it is formulated

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING What can you expect to take home? Information on western LGU’s capacity and priorities Establish a line of communication  How LGU’s can address issues critical to NACo-WIR  NACo to better inform the future direction of western LGU priorities A strategy to pursue the western agenda on natural resource management issues  Guide from Cornerstone (a bipartisan public affairs firm) Further develop agendas for the additional priorities  Community & Economic Development,  Nutrition & Health  Food Systems  Energy

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources W ESTERN R EGIONAL J OINT S UMMER M EETING 2014 WRJSM Logistics When: Monday, July 7 th – Friday, July 10 th, 2014 Where: Harvey’s Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, Nevada More information: ag.unr.edu/wrjsm2014 (775)

SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources — College of — Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE FOR LIFE. SM University of Nevada, Reno Q UESTIONS & I NPUT T HANK Y OU Bill Payne, Dean/Director of CABNR/NAES (775)