Urban Legislative Interpretation Event Hosted by County Extension Directors

On January 28, 2010 the Texas AgriLife Extension Service County Extension Directors hosted an Urban Legislative Interpretation Event at the Texas Capital in Austin. During this event Dr. Ed. Smith Director of Texas AgriLife Extension provided urban legislative staffers with an overview of Texas AgriLife Extension and Dr. Bonnie McGee, Associate Director for Human Science and 4-H and Youth Development highlighted accomplishments associated with One Day 4-H. Also legislative staffers were provided an excellent overview regarding the effectiveness of Texas AgriLife Extension Service 4-H and Youth Development programs in addressing contemporary urban youth issues by a Travis County Volunteer and a Bexar County former 4-H member. This event was attended by almost 30 legislative staffers representing 26 legislative offices.