Re: ExtensionGoingGoingGone?

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In 2008 the state of Illinois was threatening to cut Extension  
entirely but then it got a reprieve. Since the state is essentially  
bankrupt, cutting Extension is bound to come up in 2009.
Carolyn Ulrich
On Jan 14, 2009, at 5:42 PM, Vermont Gardener wrote:

> New Thread I hope, though I enjoyed from the lively volley about  
> print vs. electronic media and comparisons of iTouch, iPhone and  
> their kin.
>
> Spinning off from the comments about and by Extension-educated  
> Master Gardeners, with little success, I've been trying to gather  
> info. about how land-grant university Cooperative Extensions are  
> surviving during the FY09/10 budget planning nation wide.
>
> With massive state budget deficits, plus many universities cutting  
> their own budgets due to tanking investments etc., I figure that  
> what's left of the various states' Extension systems ought to be in  
> for another round of layoffs and program cuts, Yes?
>
> I see evidence of cuts at Cornell, University of New Hampshire and  
> rumors about U-Massachusetts. I've gathered clips on previous cuts  
> in Wisconsin, Illinois, Colorado and California.
>
> I know in the old days we used to debate the fate of Extension.  
> Many garden writers are/were also Extension specialists. More are  
> Master Gardeners. Extension research and experts used to be a key  
> source for garden writers. Plus we relied on their youth  
> horticulture projects and soil tests.
>
> What's the state of Cooperative Extension in 2009 in your state? On  
> list or off-list, your choice, please and thank you.
> ~~~~~~
> Cheryl Dorschner
> Vermont Gardener columnist
> full disclosure --
> Master Gardener alumnae
> with ties to UVM College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
> and University of Vermont Extension
>
>
>
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Chicagoland Gardening

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