Parma Research Closure Cancelled

 “First and foremost we have a new President who’s been on the job one week.” That’s U of I Communications Specialist Joni Kirk talking about Incoming President Duane Nellis who must be quite the negotiator. Listen to the press release.  “The University of Idaho announced jointly with Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter today that it will delay any decision to close the Parma Research and Extension Center. The length of the delay is undetermined at this time.

 Dr. Nellis said, and I quote, "We recognize the vital role and impact of agriculture in this state, and for the state's land-grant university. Given the current budget situation, and my newness to the university, the governor and I agreed on the need to take additional time to conduct a more thorough review of the Research and Extension centers statewide."

 The announcement that the university will look at engaging the agricultural industry and others to partner with the university to ensure the success of all its Research and Extension centers came during a joint appearance at the university’s Parma Research and Extension Center.