County Operations Update
Program Planning Week
September, 2011
Current # of County Faculty
With State $
100% Grant or
County $
Total
ANR
101.5
4
105.5
FACS
34.5
11
45.5
4-H
77.5
4
81.5
213.5
19
232.5
Totals
Extension Associates
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This is a new classification
Includes two separate job descriptions:
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4-H Associate
Resource Manager
Currently there are 18 Extension Associates:
- 9 4-H Associates
- 2 Resource Managers
- 5 Combination 4-H Assoc./Resource Managers
Rehires Continue to be Used
Extensively!
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Currently there are 32 Retiree-Rehires working in
County offices.
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They have been an essential element in being able
to continue to deliver effective programs.
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Counties make up a significant portion of the funding
for these positions.
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Counties do not currently have a
full time home-based county agent.
Status of Filling Agent Positions
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We have allocated funds to each district to fill critical
agent vacancies.
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We are currently in the process of filling 14 positions.
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Districts have leveraged county funds extensively to
fill these positions.
Points of Discussion
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- Counties have stepped up to help fund positions.
- Some counties are experiencing budget problems.
- Some county officials and clientele are not happy.
- How long can we keep the rehires?
- Some situations are not sustainable.
- Allocation of resources to program areas (local
priorities)