Riverside County Grand Jury • 1997-1998

Cooperative Extension

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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1
The 1997-98 financial support from Riverside County for personnel salaries is at a level of 4.75 full time employees that is 2.25 full time employees below that specified in the 1955 agreement referenced above.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
In 1980, the Riverside County Cooperative Extension began the first "Master Gardener Program" which has now been adopted by at least twenty other counties in California. It offers free advice and help to all who ask about gardening or agricultural subjects.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
In the fiscal year 1997-98, between 500 and 600 adult volunteers are working in diverse activities ranging from operating the master gardeners' hotline to conducting full field research programs.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The management of the Cooperative Extension was instrumental in bringing the California Farm Conference to Riverside for the first time in February of 1997.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The Cooperative Extension has played a part in getting subtropical fruit cultivation started in California. The mango crop has great potential for future economic return in Riverside County.
No recommendations for this finding

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