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Receive a presentation by Betty Hess Pierce and Sue Mosbacher of the University of California Cooperative Extension on the impact of the Master Food Preserver Program to the residents of El Dorado County during the past year, the focus for 2020 to help reduce food waste and stretch home food budgets. (Est. Time: 15 Min.)
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
UCCE in El Dorado County is part of the larger Central Sierra Multi-County Partnership. Through this partnership El Dorado County houses two advisors, three administrative assistants, and multiple program representatives covering 4-H, Nutrition, Master Gardeners, and Master Food preservers.
UCCE programs have recently expanded into the Lake Tahoe basin and see continued growth in that area. In addition, because of the Multi-County Partnership three additional advisors cover El Dorado County. This presentation is meant to introduce the Board to the Master Food Preservers program, and provide information on their accomplishments.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
On June 6, 2017, the Board approved a five-year extension to the Multi-County partnership Interlocal Agreement resulting in a new expiration date of June 30, 2021. UCCE El Dorado staff based in the Tahoe Basin presented to the BOS last year to discuss specific accomplishments in that region.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The UCCE is currently working in Lake Tahoe and Placerville offices with many Advisors and staff working with multiple agencies (local, state, federal, private) to secure grants to improve and increase programming.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Board receive the presentation. No other action is recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this presentation.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Receive and File.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Healthy Communities
CONTACT
Charlene Carveth x5522