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USU Extension reports on youth, agriculture and harm-reduction programs; outlines funding and impacts
Summary
Utah State University Extension presented its semiannual report to the Utah County Commission on Nov. 6, detailing 4‑H and agricultural programs, a harm-reduction partnership, and budget figures including grants and volunteer-hour valuations. Commissioners thanked staff and did not increase the county allocation.
Utah County commissioners heard the semiannual report from Utah State University (USU) Extension on Nov. 6, as extension leaders summarized youth programming, agricultural activities and community health partnerships and outlined how county funds are used alongside grants and volunteer support.
Tom Bettis, county director for USU Extension, opened the presentation and described the office’s local budget and recent grant activity, saying the extension’s operating budget reads about $386,000 and that the program has generated substantial outside funding. “We can fairly easily show a 1,200% return on investment,” Bettis said, citing roughly $4,560,000 in grant receipts and nearly…
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