Proposed cuts in Eaton County’s new budget could eliminate local 4-H programs, as county commissioners consider removing funding for MSU Extension support staff who coordinate the youth development initiative.
- More than a dozen residents spoke at a recent budget meeting in support of restoring MSU Extension funding.
- The proposed cuts would eliminate support staff who recruit, train and oversee 4-H volunteers.
- County officials cite failed millages as the reason for cuts across multiple departments and partner organizations.
WATCH: Follow-up: Eaton County 4-H programs at risk due to proposed budget cuts
Follow-up: Eaton County budget cuts threaten future of local 4-H programs
I attended a recent Eaton County budget meeting where more than a dozen residents spoke out in support of restoring funding for MSU Extension, which coordinates local 4-H programs throughout the county.
The proposed budget cuts have raised concerns about the future of these popular youth development programs that have been a staple in the community for generations.
“4-H to me has been a part of my lifestyle,” Thela Priesman said…