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JFAC approves smaller substitute for University of Idaho extension funding after debate over viticulture post
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Feb. 28 approved a reduced funding package for the Agricultural Research and Extension Service that funded building maintenance and a partial viticulture researcher, after members debated scope and purpose of the position.
Kevin Campbell, budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, presented the University of Idaho Agricultural Research and Extension Service budget to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee.
Representative Miller moved an enhancement package adding one full‑time viticulture faculty researcher ($157,900) and $250,100 for CAFÉ building maintenance for FY‑26, totaling $408,000…
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