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University of Idaho dean announces retirement; College of Agricultural and Life Sciences requests viticulture specialist and CAFE operating support
Summary
Dean Michael Perella told the House Agriculture Affairs Committee he will retire in June, reviewed recent growth at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and asked lawmakers to fund a Parma viticulture and small‑fruits specialist and 50% of Phase 1 operating funds for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE).
Dean Michael Perella, head of the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, told the House Agriculture Affairs Committee that he has announced his retirement effective June and asked lawmakers to continue funding priorities that support the land‑grant mission.
Perella said the college has hired roughly 75 faculty during his nine‑year tenure, rebuilt multiple research facilities and maintained a statewide extension presence. He asked the committee to consider two requests in the college’s budget package: (1) a viticulture and small‑fruits research and extension specialist to be based at the Parma Research and Extension Center and (2) state support for operating funds for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE). Perella said the college seeks 50% of…
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