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'Crazy about Cotton: From Field to Fabric'

In this workshop, participants will learn all about cotton - planting it, picking it, ginning it and weaving it into fibers and they will end with their own “woven” product. This workshop will be 100 percent hands-on, and will include a math activity.

Workshop Session (all workshops will be 60 minutes)
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SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION
Amy Parrott
Email: aparrott@ag.arizona.edu
Speaker Order: 1
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Primary Presenter
Biosketch: Amy M Parrott is a 4-H Youth Development Agent in Yuma, Arizona where she has worked since 2001. Yuma is an agriculture community that is known as the Winter Lettuce Capitol of the world and where most of the leafy greens during the summer months come from. She loves working with young people and increasing their appreciation for living in an Ag community. The best part of her job is that she learns something new every day!
Organization/Affiliation: University of Arizona
Tracey Waters
Email: twaters@email.arizona.edu
Speaker Order: 2
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Presenter 2
Biosketch: Tracey Waters is an Instructional Specialist for the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Yuma, Arizona. She works with the 4-H SWAG (SouthWest Ag for Kids) program, which educates elementary aged children about various aspects of agriculture. She has worked in the agriculture industry for the past 10 years and enjoys learning about all it encompasses. She is passionate about preparing hands on lessons that will bring agriculture to life in a fun and engaging manner. She believes the importance of a positive impact that will feed a child’s curiosity to learn more. What makes her job so fulfilling is being a witness to the excitement children have while learning about agriculture.
Organization/Affiliation: University of Arizona
Marlena Parrott
Email: marlenap@ag.arizona.edu
Speaker Order: 3
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Presenter 2
Biosketch: Marlena Parrott is a Program Coordinator with the University of Arizona 4-H Youth Development Program in Yuma, Arizona. She works primarily with volunteers in the traditional 4-H program and also school enrichment programs. Without the many volunteers that give selflessly of their time and energy - the program would not be the same. The best part of her job is working with and watching young people grow into strong, confident leaders that truly are making a difference in their community.
Organization/Affiliation: University of Arizona