Are more universities open to regional cooperation for ag, in light of budget cuts? If so, what are possible examples?
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agchat:
Q7 via @n_web Are more universities open to regional cooperation for ag, in light of budget cuts? If so, what are possible examples? #agchat
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LPELC:
Q7 Iowa and Neb are sharing beef (Neb) and swine (IA) extension expertise #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q7 Regional programs could work but I would think they would need more volunteers on the local level. Other thoughts? #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q7 States vary on how Extension is funded. Ohio has big county buy-in. Losing county offices would likely cost support. #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @agchat: Q7 via @n_web Are universities open to regional cooperation for ag, in light of budget cuts? What are possible examples? #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q7 This is already happening. VA offers several programs with neighboring states. #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q7. My company has partnered with Extension for training meetings for pork producers. MN #Pork Board does also #agchat
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huskerag:
Q7 Nebraska and Iowa are exploring reciprocating program leadership in beef (NE lead) and swine production (IA lead) #agchat
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awinstead:
Q7 AL Ext operates as regional system. Regional ag agents cover several counties but have specific program area #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q7 I wind up troubleshooting/helping/etc w/ NY processors but realize no benefit to my programs in PA. Just "doing right thing" #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q7: many counties in Kansas share agents, forming districts. I don't know about interstate, though. #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q7: I know there is already a lot of collaboration going on between Purdue, Ohio St, and Michigan St, esp in agronomy areas #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q7 the real question here is how regionalization will ultimately affect the quality and/or quantity of research done #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q7 Nevada is talking about eliminating ag from it land grant school--seems like high education ag programs are always at risk, #agchat
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esagor:
Q7 I think they are, and multistate projects are being strongly encouraged thru NIFA competitive funds #agchat #agchat
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aafromaa:
In Ala we utilize faculty from other universities. For instance our bee program is handled by an Ohio State faculty member Q7 #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q7 Regional efforts more important to obtain funding. Central Plains Irrig. conference between NE, KS, CO. #agchat
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DebbieLB:
RT @CASTagScience: Q7 real question here is how regionalization will ultimately affect the quality and/or quantity of research done #agchat
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LPELC:
Q7 Internet makes geographical boundaries less important for consumer as well as educator #agchat
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EddieMill:
#agchat q7: my friend Evelyn (who manages student org. farm @ Oberlin) says she gets new un-thought-out "proposals" from students like daily
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iTweetMeat:
Q7 I'm PA. But I assist NY, NJ, CT, MD, DE, MA, ME, NH, and RI. Yet get no help on the phone bills. Lucky for VOIP. #agchat
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DMKarcher:
Q7 (Forgot) RT @DMKarcher: Depends . I think most would be willing to explore the option or at least employees are. #agchat
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agchat:
@MariahsMums:IL has sevmulti cnty programs but w/ current budget issues, IL is looking at even more regional/multi cnty programs. Q7 #agchat
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purduephil:
Q7 We answer many questions from lotsa states and manage BQA programs for 4 other states #agchat
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aafromaa:
@LPELC Q7 Extension.org is growing & hopefully more use of social media to blur those geographical boundaries #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q7 - Collaboration is good, but the best part of Extension is the local connection. #agchat
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awinstead:
RT @LPELC: Q7 Internet makes geographical boundaries less important for consumer as well as educator #agchat
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glendafreeman:
Q7 more multistate/regional publications. Ala already collaborates with other SE states on several topics. Benefits for all #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q7 Ohio State Extension is reorganizing into diff regions.. Collaboration is crucial, some are not used to that, especially 4-H'ers #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q7 KSU and OkSU share canola ppl. KSU, Tx Tech or A&M and maybe UNL are working on sorghum. #agchat
cowartandmore: Q7 Regional programs could work but I would think they would need more volunteers on the local level. Other thoughts? #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q7 via @n_web Are universities open to regional cooperation for ag, in light of budget cuts? What are possible examples? #agchat
ndbob: Collaboration is happening. RT @LPELC: Q7 Must check out http://www.extension.org Most of those teams are multi-state efforts #agchat
Farm3rsDaught3r: Q7: I know there is already a lot of collaboration going on between Purdue, Ohio St, and Michigan St, esp in agronomy areas #agchat
PeteAlexion: Q7 In Alaska, we utilize ext. from lower 48 more than local #agchat
CastAgScience: Q7 the real question here is how regionalization will ultimately affect the quality and/or quantity of research done #agchat
ricbradbury: Q7 Nevada is talking about eliminating ag from it land grant school--seems like high education ag programs are always at risk, #agchat
jenreesources: Q7 Regional efforts more important to obtain funding. Central Plains Irrig. conference between NE, KS, CO. #agchat
vmdavis: RT @Farm3rsDaught3r: Q7: I know there is already a lot of collabor, between Purdue, Ohio St, and Michigan St, esp in agronomy#agchat #agchat
Indianawinebabe: Q7 Purdue is doing joint programs w/Ivy Tech. #agchat
DMKarcher: Q7 (Forgot) RT @DMKarcher: Depends . I think most would be willing to explore the option or at least employees are. #agchat
purduephil: Q7 We answer many questions from lotsa states and manage BQA programs for 4 other states #agchat
glendafreeman: Q7 more multistate/regional publications. Ala already collaborates with other SE states on several topics. Benefits for all #agchat
masandfoss: RT @lgreiner: Q7 - Collaboration is good, but the best part of Extension is the local connection. #agchat
RinckerLaw: Q7: Like a good lawyer, "it depends." #agchat
jamies4families: Q7 Ohio State Extension is reorganizing into diff regions.. Collaboration is crucial, some are not used to that, especially 4-H'ers #agchat
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