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USU Extension asks Utah County for steady funding, highlights 4‑H grants and digital outreach needs
Summary
Utah State University Extension presented its proposed 2021 county budget request and a 4‑H update, citing county‑based faculty salaries (~$414,000), research services (~$587,000) and a renewed $750,000+ 4‑H mentoring grant; staff requested funds for a part‑time volunteer coordinator and digital education to expand outreach.
Tom Bettis, representing Utah State University Extension, presented the extension’s proposed 2021 budget for Utah County and detailed local impacts and line items. Bettis said county‑based USU salaries total approximately $414,000 (salary only), research and horticultural services add about $587,000, and volunteer services are valued at about $384,000 using government hourly rates.
Bettis said the county allocated $360,000 to Extension for 2020 and that a modest…
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