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Residents, farmers urge supervisors to keep county agriculture economic-development post in FY26 budget
Summary
Multiple farmers, ag advisory board members and producers told the Grayson County Board of Supervisors during a public hearing that eliminating the county Ag Economic Development Specialist would undercut a program residents say helps secure grants, build markets and support young farmers.
Grayson County residents and agricultural producers urged the Board of Supervisors at a public hearing to retain the county’s Ag Economic Development Specialist position as the supervisors consider the FY2025–26 budget. Speakers said the position helps local farmers secure grants, expand markets and support youth and beginning farmers.
The appeals came during the board’s budget public hearing. Michelle Pridgen, who identified herself as “a very tiny vegetable producer” and a member of the county Ag Advisory Board, told the board…
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