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Greeley County signs interlocal agreement with UNL Extension as program moves toward online outreach
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Greeley County accepted and executed an interlocal agreement with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Cooperative Extension and received an update from UNL Engagement Zone Coordinator Brian Cox, who said Extension programming saw minimal impact from university budget cuts but is shifting outreach toward online research and producer-focused engagement.
Greeley County commissioners met Feb. 24 and executed an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension Division and received a program update from UNL Engagement Zone Coordinator Brian Cox.
Cox told the board the Extension program had been “minimally affected” by recent university budget adjustments and described efforts by the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards to advocate for local Extension services and protect counties from unfunded mandates. He said declining participation in traditional field days has prompted a shift toward online research dissemination and increased outreach to producers.
Cox encouraged the board and residents to contact Extension with questions or concerns and thanked the commissioners for their support. The board accepted the update and executed the agreement as presented.