USU Extension 2016 Budget Presentation

USU Extension – What We Do 2016 Proposed - $115,214 A 0.68% increase over 2015 Budget of $114,432 Utah State University Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership with federal, state and county (Summit) governments to provide research based information to the citizens of Summit County. Extension agents and university extension specialists work in the county providing educational programs in the following areas: agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer science and 4-H youth development.

USU Extension Interesting Facts Our Program reaches approximately 20,000 individuals each year Approximately 3,500 Summit County youth are involved in 4-H related activities We oversee the efforts of H adult/youth volunteers Over 1,300 4-H Family and Consumer Science projects were exhibited at the County Fair involving H youth. 200 Summit County 4-H and FFA members received a total of $370,000 at the county fair for their market animals Approximately $64, in grants/contracts were obtained by our office to benefit the residents of Summit County.

S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS – USU EXTENSION Strengths Access to Utah State University Extension specialists/faculty members for program assistance and support Excellent support from county adult volunteers to help conduct the 4-H youth program in the county Excellent 4-H youth program in the county Strengths Access to Utah State University Extension specialists/faculty members for program assistance and support Excellent support from county adult volunteers to help conduct the 4-H youth program in the county Excellent 4-H youth program in the county Weaknesses Limited number of paid staff to continue to expand existing adult and 4-H youth programs Federal and state funds continue to decrease, so grant funding becomes more important each year Limited program space available throughout the county.. Weaknesses Limited number of paid staff to continue to expand existing adult and 4-H youth programs Federal and state funds continue to decrease, so grant funding becomes more important each year Limited program space available throughout the county.. Opportunities Increased interest in the 4-H youth program by county residents. Increased interest in the family consumer science program area by county residents. Increased interest in the horticulture program area by county residents. Opportunities Increased interest in the 4-H youth program by county residents. Increased interest in the family consumer science program area by county residents. Increased interest in the horticulture program area by county residents. Threats Increased interest in programming will not be met due to the limited number of staff members. Threats Increased interest in programming will not be met due to the limited number of staff members.

Personnel – USU Extension The Summit County/USU Extension office consists of two university extension agents, one county secretary and a county summer 4-H intern.

Budget Analysis – USU Extension 2016 proposed budget follows 2015 figures plus increase in benefits cost

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