1. Community & Partners Meeting Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schuyler County September 10, 2014, 4pm – 8pm

2. Purpose & Introductions Jerome Smyder, President CCESC Board of Directors

3. Schedule of Activities Karen 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

4. History & Mission of CCESC Richard Peterson, Secretary CCESC Board of Directors Strategic Plan Chairman

5. CCESC Mission The mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.

6. 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

7. 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

8. Changes Impact CCESC  Non-grant funding resources have diminished over the years  Program priorities change rapidly  Staffing levels have decreased  201217 full and part-time staff  201412 full and part-time staff  Numerous programs are now delivered with regional assistance from neighboring counties

9. 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

10. 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.

11. However, our program emphasis and impact is local

12. Schuyler County Profile (2010) SchuylerNew York State Population18,34419,378,105 Under age 54.6%6% Over age 6518.6%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)

13. More Census Data (Population, 2010) SchuylerNew York State High School grads88%84.9% BS or higher16.4%32.8% Income (per capita) $23,592$32,104 Persons Below Poverty Level (%) 9.4%14.9% Source: U.S. Decennial Census, 2010.

14. Employment Data SectorNumber Ag & Forestry*140 Wholesale Trade66 Manufacturing527 Food Service662 Retail Trade **648 Health & Services758 Government1,187 All other5,112 Total jobs9,100 * ** Source: Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board, 2013 County Profile

15. Retail Trade In Schuyler County 2014 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

16. Unemployment  Current rate is below the 6.77% historical average Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics/Trading Economics.com

17. Housing SchuylerNew York State Housing Units9,4648,126,026 Home Ownership rate 81.1%54.5% Persons per Household 2.372.6 Source: US Census Bureau County Quick Facts

18. 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

19. 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 SectorValue% of total sales Crop sales$12,962,00029% Livestock sales$31,511,00071%

20. 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

21. 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

22. CCESC Programs  4-H Youth Development & Families  Hidden Valley 4-H Camp  Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources  Nutrition & Community Wellness

23. How Does CCESC Benefit Schuyler County Residents?

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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)

32. Challenges & Opportunities Danielle Hautaniemi, AICP Executive Director, CCESC

33. CCESC Mission The mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.

34. 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?

35. 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

36. 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.

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. Break & Networking Erin Thaete, CCESC Board member Rate areas you think are most important using provided dots. 5:10 pm – 5:45 pm

41. 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

42. Reconvene and Report Richard 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

43. Summary Comments & Thank You! Jerome Smyder