Should state Extension programs charge more for programs, beyond cost recovery?
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agchat:
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DebbieLB:
Q8: YES! I don't know how to charge for advice and pubs, but I do think ppl would pay! #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q8 easier to do with "required or necessary" programs like CCA's, pesticide licenses, etc. #agchat
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purduephil:
Q8 How about sponsorship for extension programs rather than charging???? #agchat
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agchick:
Q8 Our counties are mandated to charge a 4H fee. I think fees would be okay in other areas #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q8 is a Q about ethics as Ext. competes with private sector (e.g., ag. cons.) #agchat
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chepeh:
Q8 It depends. Would your audience be willing to pay for your program? #agchat
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huskerag:
Q8 Cost recovery could include prof dev, equipment, travel, teaching tools/materials and research costs #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 good question. With funding being reduced there has to be a equitible way to pay for extention. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q8 ultimately someone has to absorb the cost, and it's hard to further develop a program when you're just cutting even #agchat
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jxs138:
RT @purduephil: Q8 How about sponsorship for extension programs rather than charging? <- I like that idea but a hard sell. #agchat
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lgreiner:
@ huskerag Q8 Cost recovery could include prof dev, equipment, travel, teaching tools/materials and research costs + PR #agchat
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katpinke:
RT @huskerag: Q8 Cost recovery could include prof dev, equipment, travel, teaching tools/materials and research costs #agchat
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awinstead:
Q8 Concerned about how we make the transition from free programs to charging. How will farmers respond? #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q8: Perhaps charge more for meetings, and start charging for publications. Might be a start. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
I was at an Ext program all day today that had several corporate sponsors...was free to me! Q8 #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q8: we pay for Ks state extension meetings. Covers cost of meal, and more. why not county programs? #agchat
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esagor:
Q8 Sponsorship model has been quite successful in many Extension programs, but not well suited to all. #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q8 Good question and difficult. Some people won't come with a fee while others see more value in a program they pay for. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q8: We raise money for #4H by putting ads in the local fair books, bull roasts etc. I think that is enough. #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q8 Seeking grants is becoming more and more popular, but sometimes limits programming #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q8 I left Ext. & became independent. ag. cons. Ext. used my tax dollars to compete against me #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q8 It's okay to pay something, but fees need to be in line #agchat
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esagor:
Q8 Not a given that fewer will come if charge more. Cost affects perceived value. Anyway, good #extension more than seat count. #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Q8 No fee to belong to 4-H, but most projects have costs for materials, costs to attend conferences. #agchat
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toddjim:
q8 urban program fees seem to be moer acceptable to clientele than rural clientele #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q8, After getting programs essentially free, hard to change that path. People will pay for good programs before/after they are lost #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q8 Maybe you can "work" for your fees. (Like what Disney is doing: volunteer for a day and get a free ticket). #agchat
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AgDawg:
Q8 If there is value in something people will gladly pay the right price #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q8 We charge a fee to basically cover cost of materials for class, some programs charge more thn others... fees vary across counties #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q8 Bottom line - Extension needs additional funding sources or it will be gone. We can't rely gov. to fund. #agchat
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BethStuever:
What ab ppl who need info about finances? Sometimes tough sell. RT @AgDawg: Q8 If there is value in something people will gladly pay #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q8 In economically depressed area, some families are struggling with modest 4H cost-hate to see cost be limiting factor to opp. #agchat
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agchat: Q8 Via @ITweetMeat Should state Extension programs charge more for programs, beyond cost recovery? #agchat
purduephil: Q8 How about sponsorship for extension programs rather than charging???? #agchat
Rune67: RT @agchat Q8 Via @ITweetMeat Should state Extension programs charge more for programs, beyond cost recovery? #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q8 Via @ITweetMeat Should state Extension programs charge more for programs, beyond cost recovery? #agchat
ndbob: RT @agchat: Q8 Via @ITweetMeat Should state Extension programs charge more for programs, beyond cost recovery? #agchat
PeteAlexion: Q8 is a Q about ethics as Ext. competes with private sector (e.g., ag. cons.) #agchat
JMJLaurent: Q8 I think Ext will be less utilized if fees were involved #agchat
CastAgScience: Q8 ultimately someone has to absorb the cost, and it's hard to further develop a program when you're just cutting even #agchat
jxs138: RT @purduephil: Q8 How about sponsorship for extension programs rather than charging? <- I like that idea but a hard sell. #agchat
sheepwriter: Q8 tough one-farmers rely on ext and are already strapped #agchat
NewEntry: Q8 we have a pretty good format for charging for classes, but all resources are free (http://bit.ly/9hi8HM (expand)) @Itweetmeat #agchat
jenreesources: RT @huskerag: Q8 Cost recovery could include prof dev, equipment, travel, teaching tools/materials and research costs #agchat
ColfaxCountyExt: Q8 Depends on the program, have to show value to them if you charge #agchat
jamies4families: Q8 Seeking grants is becoming more and more popular, but sometimes limits programming #agchat
LPELC: Yep, difficult line to walk, but necessaryto consider RT @floodinfo: Q8 But sponsorship may be perceived as showing bias #agchat #agchat
yourlocalfoods: Q8 what kind of money are you wondering about raising, beyond costs? #agchat
Porkchop1950: Q8, After getting programs essentially free, hard to change that path. People will pay for good programs before/after they are lost #agchat
cowartandmore: Q8 Maybe you can "work" for your fees. (Like what Disney is doing: volunteer for a day and get a free ticket). #agchat
BethStuever: What ab ppl who need info about finances? Sometimes tough sell. RT @AgDawg: Q8 If there is value in something people will gladly pay #agchat
ricbradbury: Q8 In economically depressed area, some families are struggling with modest 4H cost-hate to see cost be limiting factor to opp. #agchat
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