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Shelby County Extension highlights farm academy, master gardeners and youth programming
Summary
Dr. Christopher Cooper, Shelby County Extension director, told commissioners the extension runs agriculture, family consumer sciences and 4‑H youth programs; the office reported high attendance at spring events, volunteer hours and outreach metrics and said many services are free while some certification programs carry modest fees.
Dr. Christopher Cooper, county director for Shelby County Extension (UTSU Extension), briefed the commission on April 8 about the extension's programs, staffing and outreach numbers.
Cooper described the county's Ag and Natural Resources programs, a seven-month New Farmer Academy that issues a certification, master-gardener workshops and 4-H youth development that brings thousands…
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