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Hutchinson County approves hiring of Caitlin Budd as agricultural extension agent
Summary
Hutchinson County Commissioners approved hiring Caitlin Budd as the county's new agricultural extension agent, with the county portion of the position budgeted at $30,000 annually (about $2,500 monthly) and an April 1 start date. The hiring was approved by motion and voice vote.
Hutchinson County Commissioners on the floor of the commissioners court approved hiring Caitlin Budd as the county's new agricultural extension agent.
The court heard an introduction from a commissioner who said, "I am proud to introduce, Caitlin Bud," and that "Hudson County's portion of the salary will be $30,000 plus whatever travel is allotted to her." The start date stated in the packet was April 1.
A commissioner moved "to approve the hiring of Caitlin Budd as our new ag extension agent," the motion was seconded, and the court approved the hire by voice vote. Officials noted the county's share of the position's compensation is budgeted at $30,000 per year (a monthly rate of about $2,500) and that travel and related allowances would be handled according to the county's budget.
Why it matters: the extension agent position connects local producers and residents to Texas A&M AgriLife resources and county outreach programs; filling the role restores in-person extension services and supports local agricultural programming.
The court did not record a roll-call vote or a tally in the meeting record; the action was approved by voice vote. The county or the extension district is expected to complete onboarding and related budget bookkeeping before the stated April 1 start.
Speakers quoted or referenced in this article are in the court record and were identified by their speaking labels.
