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Extension reports fair success, youth programming and modest 2027 budget increase
Summary
University of Minnesota Extension regional director Lisa Dirks and Wabasha County Extension Educator Claire Anderson briefed commissioners on a successful county fair (no animal losses), day camps and plans to send about 45 youth to the state fair; the Extension MOA includes a pre-negotiated 3% increase for 2027.
Regional director Lisa Dirks and county Extension educator Claire Anderson presented the quarterly Extension update to the board.
"We're sending about 45 youth up to the state fair," Anderson said, describing fair preparations including paperwork and a July 30 state fair meeting. Anderson reported the county fair wrapped up with no animal losses and said three animals were sent home during the event.
Dirks explained the Extension Committee submitted a recommended 2027 budget tied to the third year of the MOA contract, which contains a pre-negotiated 3% increase largely attributable to salary and cost-of-living adjustments. She also summarized regional work on the Master Naturalist program and Department of Family Health and Well-being partnerships and noted small summer day camps and outreach events underway.
Commissioners asked procedural questions about the blue-ribbon auction format and the distribution of buyer funds; Dirks clarified auction premiums support youth, Wabasha County 4-H and the county fair board.
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