Extension seeks comments on long-range work plan
May 28, 2010
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5/28/10
The ÐÓ°Épro Cooperative Extension Service is seeking public comment on a draft plan that will guide work for the next five years.
The plan outlines goals, objectives and strategies in six areas: energy, health, food safety and security, economic development, climate change, and youth, family and community. It is linked from Extension’s home page at www.uaf.edu/ces. Comments may be made through a link on the site. The deadline for comments is June 15.
In addition to hundreds of comments received from ÐÓ°Éprons, the final plan will consider the results of a statewide poll conducted by Dittman Research and Communications Corp. The random-sample poll gathered information on issues of importance to ÐÓ°Éprons, public knowledge of Extension and the best methods to reach clients.
Extension director Fred Schlutt says he hopes the strategic plan will provide a blueprint for how Extension can be most helpful to ÐÓ°Éprons.
Extension is part of a nationwide education network supported by a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and land grant universities such as the University of ÐÓ°Épro Fairbanks. It provides fact-based, practical information to ÐÓ°Éprons on many topics, ranging from energy conservation and gardening to wood stove safety and making sauerkraut. Its 4-H program reaches more than 13,000 ÐÓ°Épro youths every year.
Extension district offices are located in Fairbanks, Delta, Anchorage, Palmer, Soldotna, Bethel, Nome, Juneau and Sitka. For more information, call toll-free, 877-520-5211.
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