Farm Bureau strongly supports the traditional tribal
activities and Council circle program at 4-H camps.
We believe these programs, through education,
enhance the heritage of Native Americans.
We feel strongly that the cattle facilities should be
maintained and available for educational activities
such as 4-H livestock projects, public shows and
sales. We feel that Jackson’s Mill is a major asset to
West Virginia as a center for youth activities and as
an adult education facility. Jackson’s Mill should be
maintained and the facilities improved with additional
private housing. We encourage West Virginia
University to put more emphasis on improving and
using Jackson’s Mill.
Farm Bureau is willing to work with other
organizations to help secure adequate state funding
for this facility. We request that WV citizens
receiving a state tax refund be given the option to
dedicate it to a designated fund meant for capital
improvements and maintenance of Jackson’s Mill.
WVU EXTENSION SERVICE
The WVU Extension Service has made an
outstanding contribution to the farm community.
It must be continued and strengthened to meet
the future needs of agriculture, and its primary
responsibility should be to serve the educational and
informational needs of farmers. We strongly support
West Virginia University in acquisition of funds from
the legislature to carry out the Extension Program,
4-H, Community Educational Outreach Services, and
county extension agents serving traditional needs of
the agriculture community.
Farm Bureau will continue to support a sound
WVU Extension Service program. We recommend
that a minimum of one agent and one secretary be
placed in each county. Effectiveness in program
development and financing