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Enhanced USDA capacity to lead and collaborate on outreach and education 

 with other federal agencies that could benefit from using the CES delivery 

 system (e.g., Commerce, Health and Social Services, Education, HUD, EPA, 

 Interior, Labor, NSF, NIH, Energy). 



Separation fi-om agricultural research entities (CSRS, ARS, ERS) at the 

 federal level (similar to model 1, page 7). 



Enhanced access to research outside of USDA (universities, other federal 

 agencies and laboratories, etc.). 



Enhanced ability to deliver a broad-based program responsive to national, 

 state and local needs. 



Summary 



Mr. Chai rman, it is important that the placement of ES in any federal structure be 

 designed to recognize the federal, state and local partnership and the best interests of the 

 people in every state, who support the broad-based program of Extension. 



Regardless of the structure that evolves, the Cooperative Extension System will 

 support the decisions of Congress and will cooperate in every way possible to enhance the 

 Department and serve the people. 



Mr. Chairman, on behalf of ECOP and the Cooperative Extension System, I once 

 again thank you and the members of this Subcommittee for allowing me to testify today. 

 We look forward to working with you and your staff on what we consider to be one of the 

 most important issues this Subcommittee will address in the 103rd Congress. 



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