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Public Input Sought by WSU Extension

Apr 06, 2015

The WSU Okanogan County Extension Director’s position is currently vacant. To insure that this position addresses the needs of the residents of Okanogan County, there will be a public meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 starting at 6:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 123 5th Ave N #150 in Okanogan. The purpose of this meeting is to gather input on what the focus of the WSU Okanogan County Extension Director position should be.

As the gateway to the university system, Extension serves the diverse population of Okanogan County. The major program areas currently serving the community include Master Gardeners, SNAP-Ed, Food Preservation, and 4-H Youth Development.

Comments and concerns are important in addressing the needs of the community and filling the WSU Okanogan County Extension Director’s vacant position. Randy Baldree and Jim Kropf, WSU Extension program directors will be leading the meeting. Written comments may be sent to the Extension office at PO Box 391 Okanogan, WA 98840 or emailed to Okanogan.county@wsu.edu or call 509-422-7245 for more information.