Ever wondered how to grow blueberries? Been curious about having a Florida-friendly yard? Need a rain barrel, but don't know how to make one? Looking for a way to teach your kids about the value of hard work and its rewards?
You better call the Polk County Extension Service now, because there's a possibility the valuable organizations and information available through the Exension Service won't survive the County Commission's budget-cutting ax. Tampa Bay's 10 has a post on their Web site about what's going on.
The Polk County Farm Bureau also has posted information on the proposal.
If the Extension Service goes away, it will take 4-H clubs, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods and Master Gardener programs with it.
I don't mean to make the BOCC out to be the bad guys here. We're in a lean budget year and the passage of Amendment One means changes have to take place. It's not good for any programs to be cut, because they're all worthy. But as a former 4-H member and a lover of the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods programs, it saddens me to know that they may go away.
If you have an opinion on these proposed budget cuts, I urge you to call and/or email your county commissioners. They need to know how the public feels about these programs.
Commissioner Bob English
863-534-6450
BobEnglish@polk-county.net
Commissioner Sam Johnson
863-534-6049
SamJohnson@polk-county.net
Commissioner Jack Myers
863-534-6050
JackMyers@polk-county.net
Commissioner Jean Reed
863-534-6422
JeanReed@polk-county.net
Commissioner Randy Wilkinson
863-534-6434
RandyWilkinson@polk-county.net
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Lorrie, email me at ewharper@gmail.com. I've talke to you before. I work in the Hunt Center (extension bldg). I did an interview for MySpace 30 somethings.
Hey, My friend's daughter is home schooled. She and her other home schooled friends are facing a terrible loss if 4H is cut. They've all contacted the county and are emailing everyone in their address books to do the same. This would be a very far reaching loss if it comes to pass.
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