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Purdue Extension seeks $96,000 for regional services package; council asks for service breakdown
Summary
Purdue Extension asked Brown County for $96,000 in contractual services to support a regional model that would guarantee a dedicated 4-H presence and on-demand access to agriculture, health and community development educators; council requested a clearer, quantifiable breakdown of services and follow-up reports.
Brown County received a presentation from Purdue Extension on a statewide shift to a regional service model. The regional operations leader said the $96,000 contractual ask would standardize equity across counties and fund a package of services that includes a dedicated 4-H educator based in Brown County plus access to specialists in agriculture, natural resources, health and community development.
The council asked for more detail on how the contractual amount was derived, what the county would receive in on-site hours or measurable deliverables and how vacancies would be covered under the regional model. Extension agreed to provide a clearer breakdown of services, examples of expected on-site activity and quarterly updates so the council can evaluate value for money before final approval. "We will have a 4-H presence in every county," the regional leader said, adding that extension will supplement in-county staff with educators from neighboring counties as needed.
