Now that the contract with OSU has been signed by the county commissioners and OSU (after many delays), staff has being hired and programs are beginning. Frank Boothby was began as Community Relations and Program Manager on September 24th.

As you are aware, federal funding for the SNAP-Ed program ends on Sept. 30, 2025. As we approach the end date of the program that has had such an impact for our community, I wanted to send a personal note as well as a few updates and resources.

The OSU Extension Cooperative Services agreement has NOT YET been signed! There’s a big difference between what the commissioners would like the public to believe and what they are actually doing. When the board voted to allow the Extension service to resume in Josephine County, many of us believed it was a done deal. It was NOT. No agreement with OSU has been signed, the buildings that were being used are now housing other county offices, no taxes are being collected at this time, which will have repercussions next year, so the uncertainty of funding will affect recruiting staff and volunteers, and there are probably many more issues to be resolved.

CRG 4H/Extension Committee's update on reestablishing the Extension Programs in Josephine County, including Master Gardeners.