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Joint committee approves University of Idaho agricultural research and extension funding, including viticulture position and building costs
Summary
JFAC approved FY2026 funding for the Agricultural Research and Extension Service, including a viticulture/faculty researcher position and partial funding for café building maintenance; the committee debated scope and appropriate ongoing support.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee voted Feb. 28 to add funding for the University of Idaho’s Agricultural Research and Extension Service for fiscal 2026, supporting a viticulture/faculty researcher position and building‑related costs for the college café.
Representative Tom Miller moved the initial proposal to add $408,000 from the General Fund and 1.43 full‑time equivalent positions for FY2026. Representative Sandra Carlson offered a substitute motion to add $250,100 ongoing and 0.43 FTE for café building maintenance and personnel. After debate, the committee approved…
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