DEPARTMENT: Extension
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
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Update On University Of Minnesota Extension Programming In Dakota County
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on the University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension programming in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
The University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension and Dakota County have an educational partnership to support 4-H youth development and natural resources/Master Gardener programming.
By Resolution No. 24-509 (October 29, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized execution of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Regents of the U of M for the provision of Extension educators and program staff employed by the U of M for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
These positions provide specific educational programs and services to residents through a regional delivery system based on recommendations by the Dakota County Extension committee. The MOA contracts 4.0 full-time equivalents for 4-H youth development and a .75 full-time equivalent to support the Dakota County Extension Master Gardener volunteer program.
The U of M Extension mission is "Connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota," reflecting a commitment to delivering high-quality, relevant, research-based educational programs and information to Dakota County residents and communities.
U of M Extension 4-H youth development staff will provide an overview of Dakota County 4-H by reporting on the October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, 4-H year program participation. U of M Extension natural resources Extension staff will outline a snapshot of the 2025 Dakota County Extension Master Gardener volunteer program.
OUTCOMES
Dakota County 4-H enriches young people in kindergarten through one year past high school with the following outcomes:
* Dakota County 4-H will support youth guided by research-based curricula and methods that support the learning an...
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