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niority. However, he said, apparently this time only seniority is being considered. As one of the most recently hired, he was in the position of being one of the first who would be cut if layoffs are necessary. The only thing that would prevent lay“I
thought it was a
job I could be in
until retirement,”
—S. Cunningham
offs would be if agents retire or resign or if localities pick up the costs of these positions.
He said Rappahannock should be a high priority area because there have been only two agents doubling up to handle 4-H and because the county has established an Extension Leadership Council. He believes that should help the county get an agent after the position is vacant for a year or two.
Mr. Cunningham said deciding to accept another job was very difficult for him. “This has been a great job,” he said. “It was my career objective, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working here with the farmers.
“I’m sorry to back out so quickly. I had no plans for leaving. I thought it was a job I could be in until retirement, but that’s the breaks of working for the government,” he said. “I hope the county can see the need to make arrangements for funding ah agricultural agent should this situation happen again. With the potential for land development here, it’s important to have someone here who understands land issues and devel
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