Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2018Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





New Extension Office Opens

Author: James Morgeson

Major Program: Administrative Functions

The Washington County District Board purchased land for a new Extension Office in 2009 with hopes of saving money to someday build.  In the spring of 2017 ground was broke to make the dream of a new facility reality.  The Horticulture Agent was given the task of being the Office building and budget contact.  While working through the drawing process and bidding processes the facility was drawn and built with 10,0000 square feet of space with a large meeting room that can be broken

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Extending Knowledge through Innovative Teaching Methods

Author: Melinda McCulley

Major Program: Administrative Functions

As a specialist, helping agents find innovative methods for communicating research based information with clientele is a primary goal.  Connecting content area specialists with the needs of local communities in a timely manner is sometimes a challenge.  This year, the Ask the Experts Facebook Live series has continued to bridge the gap between campus staff and local needs in a unique way.  Each month, Family and Consumer Sciences specialists address topics that have been identifie

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