The Purpose of the Agronomy Continuing Conference is to provide a
framework for a continuing dialogue between UC Agronomy faculty, and
CE Farm Advisors and Specialists on issues of mutual importance. This
is an outreach effort and an excersize in team-building. In addition,
this conference can provide a catalyst for increased interdisciplinary
research work and joint projects.

One component of this conference is to provide training for UC Farm
Advisors on the most recent techniques which may be of use to them.
Examples include GIS, statistics, excel workshop, and analytical
methods.

Another component is to bring attendees up to speed on recent
developments or ideas in science and technology. It is important to
have the intellectual ammunition when confronted with issues such as
water, energy, and biotechnology.

A third Component is to provide an opportunity for informal and formal
connections between interested parties to promote research and
extension projects. This is a critical aspect of this meeting.

A fourth component is to provide leadership, priority setting, and
vision for agronomic research and extension.

The Agronomy Continuing Conference is an opportunity to improve our
ability to communicate through remote means. We are working hard to
improve the efforts to provide internet meeting capability for
Agronomy Farm Advisors.