Extension Board advances $103,302 2027 budget request, including higher work‑study pay

The Brookings County Extension Board spent substantial time on its proposed 2027 budget at the April 20 meeting, recording a total request of $103,302.00. The budget package includes raising the work‑study rate to $17.50 per hour, purchasing two computers for 4‑H program assistants and a $5,455 increase in the "Total Other Current Expenses" line to cover higher travel reimbursements and attendance at the National 4‑H Conference in Buffalo, N.Y.