Community & Partners MeetingCornell Cooperative Extension, Schuyler County

September 10, 2014, 4pm – 8pm

Purpose & IntroductionsJerome Smyder, President

CCESC Board of Directors

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.

However, our program emphasis and impact is local

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

How Does CCESC Benefit Schuyler County Residents?

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)

Challenges & OpportunitiesDanielle Hautaniemi, AICP

Executive Director, CCESC

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

Summary Comments & Thank You!

Jerome Smyder