BUDGET DETAIL Section 3 - Forsyth County Government

Budget SummaryExtension ServiceEXTENSION SERVICE 100.6680Department Description and MissionThe mission of Forsyth County Cooperative Extension is to extend lifelong learning to the people of the county through unbiased,research based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.Goals and ObjectivesGoal #1: Improve quality of life for county residents through enhancing family health, economic and cultural well-being andcommunity building.- Provide education about food nutrition and health, food safety and food preservation through programs,demonstrations and partnerships with local companies and agencies.- Provide positive development of individuals, families and communities through education about child care, parenting,child safety, healthy interpersonal relationships and youth development.- Enhance economic well-being for individuals and families through education about saving money, budgeting, spendingwisely and building credit worthiness.Goal #2: Build capacity for local food production while protecting and sustaining the natural resources which are fundamentalto continued life on the planet.- Build capacity for local food production for commercial farmers, growers and home gardeners through education programs,demonstrations and technical assistance, including site visits and consultations.- Conserve, protect and enhance natural resources including soil, water, air and biota (flora and fauna) to sustain andincrease the quality of life enjoyed in Forsyth County through education programs, client consultations, special eventsand demonstrations for adult and youth audiences.- Support the development of local food markets and retail opportunities for suppliers and consumers and encouragerecycling of food and green wastes through composting to sustaiin organic matter content of soils through educationprograms, demonstrations, consultations and local networks.Goal #3: Assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become selfdirecting,productive and contributing members of society.- Provide "hands on" learning experiences about agriculture and environmental issues, leadership, communication, foods andnutrition, health, energy conservation and citizenship through educational presentations in elementary and middle schools andspecialty clubs.- Foster development of healthy and supportive families through youth/parent activities in recreational and competitiveactivities such as archery, target shooting, environmental clubs and camps.- Build citizenship, leadership and public speaking skills in youth to provide capable and informed citizens for futureleadership positions in the community through activities and competitions in schools and clubs.2013 ADOPTED BUDGETEXPENDITURES0%8%0%2011 20122013ACTUAL ADOPTEDADOPTEDBUDGETBUDGETEXPENDITURESSalaries and Benefits 173,916 186,100 174,400Operating Expenditures 3,520 2,1004,700Internal Service Charges 49,600 54,30015,100TOTAL $ 227,036$ 242,500 $ 194,20090%Salaries and BenefitsCapital ExpendituresOther Charges and UsesOperating ExpendituresInternal Service ChargesFORSYTHCOUNTY Annual Operating and Capital BudgetFiscal Year 2013243