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Clemson College of Agriculture requests recurring funds for extension food-safety agents, research positions and vehicle replacements
Summary
Matt Holt, dean of Clemson's College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, outlined a budget request that includes funding for 10 extension positions focused on food safety and nutrition, five research and regulatory positions, a $1 million recurring vehicle-replacement fund and $7.36 million in one-time maintenance and facility upgrades.
Matt Holt, dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson University, told the Senate Finance Subcommittee the college is seeking recurring and one-time funds to expand extension services, research capacity and maintain research and education facilities across the state.
Holt said the college's top priority is additional extension support for food safety and nutrition. “We currently only have 2. 4 agents would allow us then to have 6 and cover the entire state,” Holt said, describing a request that would add 10 full-time equivalents and related operating funds at an estimated cost of $1.5 million.
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