Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC076 Cooperative Extension to recognize $7,245.83 for Family and Consumer Science Program Expenses from the Fall Fest Plant Sale and EMFV Program.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 13, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC076 Cooperative Extension to recognize $7,245.83 for Family and Consumer Science Program Expenses from the Fall Fest Plant Sale and EMFV Program.
Cooperative Extension staff raised funds through two avenues: from a 5-week training series for the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program (EMFV) and a Fall Fest community food access plant sale. The EMFV funds were fees collected from 10 participants who, after training, will aid staff using evidence-based curriculum during nutrition education classes, culinary training, outreach programs and community events to improve the home food environment. The Fall Fest plant sale is open to the community conducted annually to raise funds for the FCS program events. It includes cooking demos, a seed and compost giveaway and low-cost sale of vegetable and fruit plants to increase community local food security and food knowledge. All funds raised will be utilized to support training activities for volunteers as well as educational materials and supplies for the Family and Consumer Science program.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The item aligns with multiple focus areas of the strategic plan, including Healthy and Inclusive Community, Empowered Community, and Financial Stewardship.
Resource Persons: Cheralyn Berry, Extension Agent; Donna Rewalt, County Extension Director
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC076 Cooperative Extension to recognize $7,245.83 for Family and Consumer Science Program Expenses from the Fall Fest Plant Sale and EMFV Program.
Signature
County Manager: ________________...
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