Community & Partners MeetingCornell Cooperative Extension, Schuyler County
September 10, 2014, 4pm – 8pm
Schedule of ActivitiesKaren Stewart, Board Member & 4-H Volunteer
Review of Strategic Plan Process
Ground Rules:
Let your voice be heard and your thoughts understood
Communicate with respect
Ask questions at any point
Be active participants
History & Mission of CCESCRichard Peterson, Secretary
CCESC Board of Directors
Strategic Plan Chairman
CCESC MissionThe mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.
CCESC History The Cooperative Extension concept began in
1911 in Broome County
CCE Schuyler County was organized in 1917
CCE Schuyler responds to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education
Our programs are developed in direct response to community input
History
CCESC is partnered with the vast knowledge base of Cornell University and other Land Grant Universities across the nation.
Throughout its history, CCESC has provided knowledge based services to county residents and businesses with the support of Cornell, County, State and Federal Government.
Outside of specific regional agriculture teams Direct programming with neighboring counties was minimal in earlier years
Changes Impact CCESC
Non-grant funding resources have diminished over the years
Program priorities change rapidly
Staffing levels have decreased 2012 17 full and part-time staff
2014 12 full and part-time staff
Numerous programs are now delivered with regional assistance from neighboring counties
Regional Programming is Important
CCESC participates in a number of regional programming activities such as: Food and Nutrition Agriculture Finger Lakes Grape Program 4-H
Regional programming helps us fill in educational gaps and provides more resources to county residents
Other Regional Advantages
CCESC participates in a regional Shared Business Network (SBN)
The SBN shares personnel to conduct internal operations activities including Information Technology and Human Services
Twin Rivers 4-H Program provides access to regional robotics and animal science opportunities.
Eat Smart, New York is scheduled to transition to a regional program in October 2014.
Schuyler County Profile (2010)
Schuyler New York State
Population 18,344 19,378,105
Under age 5 4.6% 6%
Over age 65 18.6% 14.4%
Overall, the population of Schuyler County decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010
Under 5 population has decreased 1% since 2000
The elderly (65+) population has increased 4% since 2000
Source: U.S. Decennial Census (2000 and 2010)
More Census Data (Population, 2010)
Schuyler New York State
High School grads
88% 84.9%
BS or higher 16.4% 32.8%
Income (per capita)
$23,592 $32,104
Persons Below Poverty Level (%)
9.4% 14.9%
Source: U.S. Decennial Census, 2010.
Employment Data
Sector Number
Ag & Forestry* 140
Wholesale Trade 66
Manufacturing 527
Food Service 662
Retail Trade ** 648
Health & Services 758
Government 1,187
All other 5,112
Total jobs 9,100
***Source: Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board, 2013 County Profile
Retail Trade In Schuyler County2014 Estimates
Total estimated consumer spending by Schuyler County residents - $50.7 Million
Total resident consumer spending in Schuyler County - $4.6 million
In county market saturation for major commodities averages less than 10%
Retail oversupply in Chemung County limits retail expansion opportunities in Schuyler
Source: Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board, 2013 County Profile
Unemployment
Current rate is below the 6.77% historical average
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics/Trading Economics.com
Housing
Schuyler New York State
Housing Units 9,464 8,126,026
Home Ownership rate
81.1% 54.5%
Persons per Household
2.37 2.6
Source: US Census Bureau County Quick Facts
Housing Issues
Over 40% of Schuyler County homes are in need some level of rehabilitation
20% of available homes are vacant
14% of homes are seasonal
New home starts have been reduced by 50% since 2005
Source : Schuyler County Community Health Assessment - 2013
Agriculture (2012)
In 2012 there were 393 farms in Schuyler County with an average size of 176 acres.
Market value of commodities up 35% since 2007 Ag Census
Source: 2007 and 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture
Sector Value % of total sales
Crop sales $12,962,000 29%
Livestock sales $31,511,000 71%
Agriculture
27% of farms have sales exceeding $40,000 annually
Average market value of products sold per farm is $113,161
Farming is primary occupation for 50% of the farms (50% of farms are part-time)
Total farm production expenses annually exceed $35 Million
Source: 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture
Agriculture Summary
Number of farms is stable (393 in 2012, 394 in 2007)
Total farm acreage has increased by 2,854 acres since 2007 Ag Census
Farm sales are split approximately 30% to 70% between crops and livestock.
Farm owners must often combine farming with other off-farm work.
Production expenses are a significant portion of the economic structure of farming.
Source: 2007 and 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture
CCESC Programs
4-H Youth Development & Families
Hidden Valley 4-H Camp
Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources
Nutrition & Community Wellness
4-H Youth Development 4-H is a vibrant and growing program with
member participation increasing nearly 400% in 2 years
Strong robotics program, significant growth over 3 years
Bill Bauman Photography Fund support for photography programming
Two dairy/animal science clubs Junior Naturalists Active 4-H Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) Twin Rivers Regional 4-H programs and
participation in the Chemung County Fair Many new independent members
Parenting & Families Our mission is to improve the well-being of
the family through strength-based programs that educate, influence public policy and help families put evidence-based information to work in their lives.
Coached visitation and parenting education with referred families
PROSPER (middle school risk prevention)
Healthy Families
Hidden Valley 4-H Camp
Hidden Valley has influenced the lives of several generations of children from a five-county geographic area (and beyond!)
In 2014, the camp youth participated in a variety of experienced based activities over 6 weeks and two weekends. Registration over the entire season exceeded 700.
2014 saw the return of horseback riding, and continued growth in rocketry, cooking/nutrition, animal care and garden-based learning.
We are increasing our participation in research on the lives of young people and positive youth development.
Agriculture
Cornell Cooperative Extension provides area agricultural interests with the knowledge, information and resources needed to promote the continued development of agriculture, which benefits us all.
Finger Lakes Regional Grape program Agro-forestry education Silvopasturing specialty, unique niche South Central NY Ag Regional Ag team provides
services to farmers across five counties. Agricultural Environmental Issues education Harvest NY participating county: agricultural
economic development
Environment
We engage with the community to solve and respond to key environmental challenges, reduce and make more equitable our collective use of the Earth's resources – Composting education Energy efficiency and conservation Forest management
Consumer Horticulture
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County is your resource for information on soils, site improvement, plant selection, proper plant care, eco-friendly practices, integrated pest management, composting and so much more! –
CCE Teaching Garden
Master Gardener Program with neighboring counties
Establishing Community Gardens
Permaculture & edible landscapes
Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles
Cornell Cooperative Extension offers free or low-cost educational workshops, applied research projects, and lots of useful information on food-related topics from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget. Food preservation ServSafe training Meal planning and budgeting Active living & community wellness Pre-Diabetes prevention education
We Need the Community’s Help
Planning for the future
Considering programming for the short term (over next two years)
For the longer term (over the next five years)
CCESC MissionThe mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.
Core Competencies
What can CCESC do uniquely well, quickly enough and with an advantage that competitors cannot copy or offer at the same quality?
What does the community want? 2013 Annual Meeting exercise
Survey
Program evaluations & attendance
Does the community profile point to opportunities?
Annual Meeting Highlights Increased program partnerships with other
agencies, schools and CCE associations
Increased community & youth involvement
Effective outreach
Increased 4-H programming, particularly in animal science/agriculture, fiber science and technology/STEM
Collaboration with local industry
Financial education
Energy, climate change and environmental education
Nutrition education, education on local foods
Survey Highlights 185 responses
Most respondents (67%) have known about CCESC for more than 10 years. 80% participate in programs.
When respondents did not participate, they did not know enough about the program or hear about in time.
The majority of respondents had participated in agriculture, natural resources or horticulture programs.
Workshops, events and newsletters were rated highly.
Survey Highlights, continued How could we improve? What else should we do?
Promote programs more effectively. Get the word out.
Increase social media use, continue to use traditional media
Increased home horticulture, gardening workshops
Continue to focus on quality and program growth at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp
STEM, animal science and basic life skills opportunities for youth through 4-H
Engage controversial/headline local issues
Climate change, water quality and environmental education
Core Competencies What does the
community expect?
Effective, timely communication
Connections to Cornell University
Research-based information
Opportunities for youth, individuals and families
Opportunities for community discussions and decision-making
What do we offer?
Formats that respondents enjoy and use
Research-based information
Connections to Cornell University
Good knowledge of the participants we already interact with
Trusted information
Connections to staff – real people
Core Competencies, continued
What gaps are we being asked to bridge?
Communicating what we do and how to participate
Engaging controversial issues
Increase youth programming
Gardening
Local foods and agriculture
Environmental education
Nutrition and finances
Break & NetworkingErin Thaete, CCESC Board member
Rate areas you think are most important using provided dots.
5:10 pm – 5:45 pm
Small Group Brainstorming /Group Work
Erin Thaete
Identify group organizer/presenter and recorders
Discuss all identified issues related to your program area
Open floor to new issues
Develop a lost of most critical and agreed upon issues
Prioritize final list
Reconvene and ReportRichard Peterson
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Review results
Develop Consensus for overall priorities
Shape focus of CCESC for the next 5 years
Final Thoughts
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