Scottsboro, Alabama - September 4, 2018 Jackson County Commission Work Session, Budget Time Issues - Is the 4H Program in Jeopardy, Will the Commission Cut Agriculture Extension Services?

Retired County Employee Teresa Bell makes presentation to commission regarding county retiree pay. photo by G. Morgan

Mike Sims of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service discusses the need for 4-H program funding for Jackson County Schools and the Alabama Cooperative Extension Services (County Agriculture Agent). photo by G. Morgan

Donna Sands, Jackson County Extension Service discusses the need for 4-H programs. 

photo by G. Morgan

Mike Sisk, District 4 Commissioner discusses funding 4-H programs. He also questions the affordability of Agricultural Extension Services - "ACES" photo by G. Morgan

 Will the current Jackson County Commission cut the 4-H or Agriculture Extension Services? Does the current county commissioners understand the political liability of such moves?

WHAT IS ACES?

https://www.aces.edu/main/

Before any cut in the Jackson County 4-H Program funding, the pay for the county commissioners should be reduced by 99%! 

After that cut, the commissioners should find funding for 4-H by begging on the streets if necessary.

4-H WAY

"4‑H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. It’s a research-based experience that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity." More information on the 4H program -  https://4-h.org/about/what-is-4-h/

AGENDA

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