OSU Extension reports 5.5% budget decrease, plans dairy focus for coming year

Oct 29, 2026

OSU Extension staff told commissioners their proposed budget is down 5.5% overall after a vacancy and reduced postage; staff highlighted increased use of technology and a focus on dairy programming next year.

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Melissa Rupp presented the OSU Extension budget, saying the office is down slightly in support wages because a position was unfilled and recently offered. She said staff cut postage and absorbed a modest increase in building maintenance and cleaning costs but achieved an overall 5.5% budget decrease.

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