Jeff W Schalau
Contact
- (928) 445-6590
- 840 Rodeo Dr Bldg C
- Prescott, AZ 86305
- jschalau@cals.arizona.edu
Biography
County Agent, Jeff Schalau, provides non-formal education on the topics of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Yavapai County. Jeff provides science-based information to Yavapai County residents in the areas of forest health, watershed management, noxious/invasive plants, range management, pasture, and horticulture.
Degrees
- M.S. Natural Resources
- Humboldt State University, Arcata, California
- Some Effects of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization on Physiological and Morphological Attributes of Containerized Douglas-fir Seedlings (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco.)
- B.S. Forestry
- Humboldt State University, Arcata, California
Work Experience
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County (2011 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County (2004 - 2011)
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County (1999 - 2004)
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County (1997 - 1998)
- Yavapai College, Prescott, Arizona (1995 - 1998)
- Simpson Timber Company (1993 - 1994)
Awards
- Administrator of the Year
- Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension (ALVSCE), Fall 2020
- Distinguished Service Award
- Yavapai County Farm Bureau, Fall 2018
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2011
- 2015 Extension Faculty of the Year
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Spring 2016
- Best Poster in Plants & Natural Resources Category
- CALS Biennial Conference, Summer 2015
- Community Service Award
- Northern Arizona Consumers AdvancingRecovery by Empowerment (NAZCARE), Summer 2015
- "Sticking Your Neck Out Award" in appreciation of national service as President of ANREP and member of JCEP
- Jim Christenson, ACE Director, Spring 2011
Licensure & Certification
- Certified Professional in Rangeland Management, Society for Range Management (2001)
Interests
Teaching
Horticulture, Water, Range, Forestry, Invasive Species, and Native Plants
Courses
No activities entered.
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Mpanga, I., Neumann, G., Schuch, U. K., & Schalau, J. W. (2020). Sustainable Agriculture Practices as a Driver for Increased Harvested Cropland among Large-Scale Growers in Arizona: A Paradox for Small-Scale Growers. Advanced Sustainable Systems, 8.
- Schalau, J. W. (2020). Laboratories Conducting Soil, Plant, Feed, or Water Testing. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet, 2 pgs.More infoPublication was updated in August 2020.
- Schalau, J. W., & Mpanga, I. (2020). Hop Production in Northern Arizona: Opportunity and Challenges for Small-scale Growers?. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Factsheet, 5.
Poster Presentations
- Schalau, J. W., Schuch, U. K., & Mpanga, I. (2020, October). Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture: The Interest of Small-scale Growers in Northern Arizona. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, 2020 Annual Conference. Virtual.
Case Studies
- Mpanga, I., Schuch, U. K., & Schalau, J. W. (2020. Needs Assessment for Commercial Horticulture and Small Acreage (CHSA) in northern Arizona(p. 19).
Others
- Schalau, J. W. (2020, January). Backyard Gardener Website. Website. https://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/hort/byg/More infoContains 23 years of weekly science-based horticultural newspaper columns in a searchable web format.
- Schalau, J. W. (2020, January). Backyard Gardener Weekly Newspaper Column. Sedona Red Rock News, Camp Verde Journal, Cottonwood Journal Extra, and Prescott Courier newspapers.More infoThe Backyard Gardener is a weekly newspaper column that covers horticulture, natural resources, and scientific discoveries.
- Schalau, J. W. (2020, January). Yavapai County Native and Naturalized Plants: A Database for Plant Enthusiasts. Website. https://cals.arizona.edu/yavapaiplants/More infoNative plant website with multiple photos and descriptions of 875 plants.
