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University of Idaho dean announces retirement, seeks funding for Parma viticulture specialist and CAFE operations
Summary
Michael Parrella, dean of the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, told the House Agricultural Affairs Committee he will retire in June and asked the Legislature to fund a viticulture and small‑fruits specialist at Parma and operating support for the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE).
Michael Parrella, dean of the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, told the House Agricultural Affairs Committee on the University of Idaho’s day that he has announced his retirement effective June of this year and asked lawmakers to continue state investment in the land‑grant college.
The dean framed his departure while reviewing the college’s statewide role, citing recent hires, rebuilt research facilities and an ongoing request for two state-funded items: a viticulture and small‑fruits research and extension specialist based at Parma, and 50% of phase‑one operating dollars for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE).
Parrella said the viticulture specialist would support a growing Idaho wine‑grape industry and perform applied research and extension work statewide while being based at Parma. “We actually have three recognized AVAs in Idaho,” he told the committee, stressing regional differences in wine‑grape…
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