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University of Idaho agriculture dean announces June retirement; requests viticulture specialist, CAFE operating funds
Summary
Michael Perella, dean of the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, announced his planned retirement in June and asked the House Agriculture Affairs Committee to consider two budget enhancements: a Parma‑based viticulture and small‑fruits specialist and operating funds for the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE).
Michael Perella, dean of the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, told the House Agriculture Affairs Committee that he has announced his retirement effective in June and used his appearance to summarize the college’s position and two budget enhancement requests.
Perella said the college has added about 75 faculty during his nine‑year tenure and has rebuilt or upgraded several off‑campus research and extension facilities. "I have announced my retirement as of June of this year," he told the committee, thanking lawmakers for prior investments that he said positioned the college "to continue to contribute to agricultural productivity in the state."
Perella reviewed the land‑grant roots of the college and reminded the committee of the Morrill Act (1862), the Hatch Act…
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