Here are the main stories in this issue:

• Gomes announces plans to retire
• Ag leaders rally support for Dynes
• PAC discusses invasive species, shows support for Dynes
• KREC seeks input on organic research
• Giannini Foundation celebrates 75 years
• Geisel named statewide Master Gardener coordinator
• Tuolumne recruits CD/natural resource advisor
• Essential Facilitation training offered Sept. 27-29
• Names in the news
• Retirements: Ron Vargas, Frank Beall
• VP & AVP activities