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University of Arizona Cooperative Extension asks county for larger recurring share to sustain programs and add food‑safety coordinator
Summary
Extension director Matt Alderson asked supervisors to increase the county contribution to sustain Master Gardener, 4‑H, viticulture and a new 0.5 FTE food‑safety coordinator, arguing the county gets $6.35 in state/federal funding back for every local dollar invested.
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Director Matt Alderson asked the Board for a $75,221 increase to Yavapai County—s FY‑2026 contribution so the Extension can cover ongoing program delivery and restore partially funded positions.
Alderson told supervisors the Extension delivers countywide programming that reaches thousands annually: 4‑H youth development, Master Gardeners,…
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