Big Cuts Could Hit UW-Extension

One big hit could come out of the proposed $300 million cut to the UW System. Almost $7 million could be cut from the UW-Extension service statewide. And another $1.2 million in sharp cuts in funding for environmental education programs.

 

Dean of UW-Extension, Rick Klemme tells us that extension services statewide are working on the what to do just in case plans.

 

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All 72 counties have at least one U-W Extension agent.
They deal with agriculture, family living, and 4-H youth programs. Klemme said it is unclear how the state cuts will affect local services like those in La Crosse.