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Nebraska Extension presents countywide programs, shows high leverage of county funding
Summary
Nebraska Extension leaders told the board the county's roughly $500,000 contribution leverages statewide university resources, volunteers and grants to deliver youth education, Master Gardener programs, food‑safety training and other services.
Officials from Douglas‑Sarpy Nebraska Extension described a broad set of educational programs that county officials and residents rely on, and outlined how local funding leverages university and grant dollars.
Carrie Miller, unit leader and extension zone coordinator, and David Varner, associate dean and director for Nebraska Extension, told the Board the local extension unit is a cooperative partnership between county funding, University of Nebraska–Lincoln support and federal and foundation grants. They said Douglas County’s direct contribution is roughly $500,000; Sarpy County contributes an additional amount based on tax valuation. The combined…
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