Local advisory committees including producers, agribusiness people, and representatives of local agricultual agencies help plan the demonstration program. This is a multi-agency research and education project to evaluate the impact of different agricultural systems on groundwater quality and to develop improved management systems. At the main site near Shelton researchers are studying new and traditional nitrogen and irrigation management methods. The irrigation studies are comparing improved surface irrigation such as surge irrigation and sprinkler irrigation with conventional practices. Youth at Risk Several Programs address the needs of families in the 1990's.
Extension provides training and materials to local volunteers who implement the program.
Growing up Female and similar programs in the EPU offer mothers and daughters an opportunity to get away for a weekend so they can develop communication skills and trust while discussing family values and human sexuality. Return to EPU page.