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Jeff W Schalau

Contact
  • (928) 445-6590
  • 840 Rodeo Dr Bldg C
  • Prescott, AZ 86305
  • jschalau@cals.arizona.edu
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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)

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Interests

Teaching

Horticulture, Water, Range, Forestry, Invasive Species, and Native Plants

Courses

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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 info
    Publication 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 info
    Contains 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 info
    The 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 info
    Native plant website with multiple photos and descriptions of 875 plants.

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