Highlights
- CaRDI Publications
- The non-economic impacts of agriculture
- Poverty and student transiency in rural upstate NY
- Food Insecurity in rural NYS
Dates
- May 1-3, 2008: Celebrate Local Food Successes, Opportunities for More Farm-to-Direct Markets Sales
- May 4-10, 2008: Municipal Clerks Week
- May 8, 2008: Life Sciences Summit
- May 9. 2008: Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council Presents Spring 2008 Local Government Workshop
- May 21-23, 2008: NYS Economic Development Counci Annual Meeting
- May 29, 2008: Growing Biofuels in New York State
- June 5, 2008: CCTEC Startup Boot Camp
- June 23-26, 2008: Basic Economic Development Course
- July 17-18, 2008: Save the Date: Sustainably Energizing New York's Creative Core
- July 20-24, 2008: Cornell Municipal Clerks Institute
- November 16-19, 2008: Sustainable Organizations: Building Shared Leadership for Change
Resources / Articles
- Cornell Launches New Sustainability Portal: Linking Research, Learning, Stewardship and Outreach
- Cornell Chronicle: People below 'digital divide' would use the Internet more if they had it, research suggests
- Mediation and Group Facilitation Skills
- Cooperate: A Practitioner's Guide for Effective Alignment of Regional Development and Higher Education
- Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization Newsletter
- Commissioner Announces $1 Million in Agri-Tourism Projects
- All EDEN courses are available on the EDEN Web site
- Network08, quarterly newsletter for Northeast Rural Development
- Self Employment in Rural America: The New Economic Reality
- Article Explores How Small Farm Clusters Promote Rural Community Sustainability
- Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: The Power of Technological Innovation in Rural America
Funding / Grants / Other Opportunities
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Highlights
Brain Drain/Brain Gain in Rural Central and Western New York
One-day conference of The Rural Learning Network of Central and Western
May 6, 2008, New York, Chautauqua Suites & Conference Center
Conference Purpose: To examine brain drain/brain gain issues from a community and economic development perspective. To learn from each other about research, educational programs, and government/private sector initiatives designed to address problems and take advantage of opportunities to produce a net brain gain in rural central and western New York. Please check out the updated agenda and register by clicking here.
Please register by Thursday, May 1 (if you have any problems registering, please contact Ann Prince at 607-255-9510 or by e-mail at ach37@cornell.edu).
David J. Allee & Paul R. Eberts Community and Economic Vitality Award 2008 Request for Nominations
The Community and Rural Development Institute (CaRDI) is seeking nominations for the David J. Allee & Paul R. Eberts Community and Economic Vitality (CEV) Award.
This award is intended to honor our colleagues, to inspire others to consider adopting the successful elements of their work, and to encourage recognition of Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension programs that develop innovative solutions to community issues.
Nominate your peers who deserve recognition. Nominees can be recognized for innovative research, extension and/or teaching which contributes to the field of community development.
Click here for criteria for nominating an individual or program.
In early April, Issue #16 of our Rural New York Minute series was released, The Impact of Agriculture: It's more than just economic (Part I), by Duncan L. Hilchey, Gilbert W. Gillespie Jr., David L. Kay, and R. David Smith, Cornell University.
We will be releasing our 17th issue of the Minute in early May, the second part to the April issue, entitled The Impact of Agriculture: It's more than just economic (Part II), by Gilbert W. Gillespie Jr., Duncan L. Hilchey, David L. Kay, and R. David Smith, Cornell University.
In mid-April, Issue #16 of our Research & Policy Brief Series was released, entitled Addressing a Moving Target: Poverty and Student Transiency In Rural Upstate New York, by Kai Schafft, Penn State University, and Kieran M. Killeen, University of Vermont
We will release our 17th issue of the Brief in mid-May, entitled Food Insecurity in Rural New York State, by Christine Olson and Megan Lent, Cornell University.
All of our publications are available on the CaRDI website at http://www.cardi.cornell.edu.
Dates
Celebrate Local Food Successes, Opportunities for More Farm-to-Direct Markets Sales
May 1 - 3, 2008
On May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd farmers, chefs, business people, government and food services representatives will be celebrating the on-the-ground successes and opportunities yet to come for direct marketing of local foods to regional residents. The three-day road show includes two keynote speaker-authors, meals featuring local foods, panel discussions and networking with those who have successfully developed new strategies for enhancing the profitability of North Country farms. The series includes a Thursday, May 1 dinner event at Hohmeyers Lodge on Lake Clear in Lake Clear, NY, and 10am-4pm programs Friday, May 2 at The Riveredge Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY, and Saturday, May 3rd at the American Maple Museum in Croghan, NY. Those interested in the Local Food Connections: Opportunities & Challenges in the North Country events may attend any or all sessions. The local foods supper on Thursday and local foods luncheons on Friday and Saturday are part of the program. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required as space is limited. Register with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County by calling 518-483-7403 or email bel7@cornell.edu.
May 4-10, 2008
The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), a professional non-profit association with 10,000 members comprised of City, Town, Township, Village, Borough, Deputy and County Clerks throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries, announces its 39th Annual Municipal Clerks Week—May 4 through 10, 2008. This event features a weeklong series of activities aimed at increasing the public’s awareness of Municipal Clerks and the vital services they provide for local government and the community. Click here for more information.
May 8, 2008
The annual Life Sciences Summit was created by the Center for Biotechnology and the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative as a dynamic forum to address various issues of strategic importance to the long-term growth and sustainability of the industry on Long Island and throughout New York State. Past events have attracted close to 300 participants and have served as major fundraisers to support programmatic and advocacy efforts to benefit the regional and statewide life sciences community.
Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council Presents Spring 2008 Local Government Workshop
May 9, 2008
For Brochure and Information, visit http://www.gflrpc.org/ProgramAreas/AdditionalServices/Workshops/Spring2008/Spring2008.htm .
In most cases the Local Government Workshop fulfills NYS law requiring training for local planning officials. Some sessions include Continuing Legal Education and Code Enforcement credit.
Sessions Include: Planning Board Overview, ZBA Overview, Planning Board Overview, Ethics of Planning & Zoning Boards, Adopting/Organizing/Maintaining and Amending Zoning, Local Planning for Agriculture: What Can You Do?, Comprehensive Plan: Process and Procedures, NYS Water and Sewer Infrastructure Co-Funding Initiative, Financing For A Sustainable Future: Funding for Water and Sewer Projects and New Programs for NY’s Revolving Funds, Municipal Implications of Watershed Planning and Implementation, Protecting Natural Resources Through Land Use Regulations, How to Finance Historic Rehabilitations in Your Community, Introduction to the Historic Preservation Commission, Designing New Centers, and Land Use Tools for Walkable Communities.
NYS Economic Development Counci Annual Meeting
May 21-23, 2008, The Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown, NY
Click here for more information.
Growing Biofuels in New York State
May 29, 2008, Saratoga
Click here for conference details.
June 5, 2008, 8:00AM - 8:30PM, Statler Hotel - Cornell University
One day learning and networking event focused on the "dos and don'ts" of launching new technology ventures. The day will feature panels of entrepreneurs, investors, and technologies in life and physical sciences. A panel will also discuss legal, policy and operational issues. The event will culminate in a networking cocktail reception and dinner for registered attendees. The key note lunch speaker will be John Alexander,'74, founder of The CBORD Group.
For more information or to RSVP, please email lc12@cornell.edu or visit: http://www.cctec.cornell.edu/events/startup-boot-camp-registration.php5
Basic Economic Development Course
June 23-26, 2008, SUNY Campus, Albany, NY
Click here for more information.
Save the Date: Sustainably Energizing New York's Creative Core
July 17-18, 2008
There is growth in central New York of renewable energy technologies, policy solutions, business attraction and research around carbon and climate issues. How do we energize New York's creative core? This conference will bring key global leaders to this area to highlight what is happening not just in this region, but globally . The program will also bring to light essential leadership opportunities for Central NY businesses, our academic institutions, government and industry in green technology. Join global environmental leaders, business and community leaders, the academic community and elected officials in discussing how to energize New York's "Creative Core". Real. Smart. Green.
Sponsored by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, National Grid and the Syracuse Center of Excellence
Click here for more information: http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2008/core/
Cornell Municipal Clerks Institute (CMCI)
July 20–24, 2008, Cornell University
CMCI is a premium educational opportunity provided by a partnership between the City and Village Clerks, the Town Clerks Association of the State of New York, New York State Association of Clerks of County Legislative Boards and Cornell University’s Community and Rural Development Institute.
City, town, village clerks, clerks to County Legislatures, and deputy clerks, as well as other municipal officials who seek professional development are invited to attend. Participants gain new knowledge and skills, enhance the administration of their office, and contribute to the professionalism of their municipal governments. A certificate of achievement will be awarded to participants who complete the Institute. Completion of three full years at the Institute earns Clerks the necessary points towards certification by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
More information about the Cornell Municipal Clerks Institute can be found at www.cardi.cornell.edu.
Sustainable Organizations: Building Shared Leadership for Change
A Signature Program from the Institute for Conservation Leadership
November 16-19, 2008, Maumee Bay Resort and Conference Center, Oregon, Ohio
For a complete description please visit ICL's website: http://icl.org/programs/SustainableOrganizations.php
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program helps leadership teams proactively manage change, engage people with diverse perspectives, and create strategic impact. Teams of three organizational leaders will strengthen their ability to lead, assess and plan for successful organizational growth and transition.
ICL's Sustainable Organization Program will help you build a sustainable organization with:
- Effective organizational systems and practices
- Increased memberships and stronger partnerships
- A sound resource base
- Clear board roles and commitment
- A dynamic vision and direction
The 2008 Sustainable Organizations program includes an intensive residential workshop with follow-up coaching and The Sustainable Organizations Workbook and ICL's organizational planning tool, Benchmarking for Success.
Applications are due September 8, 2008. Apply early and receive ICL's *early bird* discount; Check their website for details.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact: Barbara Rusmore (406)582-1838x2 or email barbara@icl.or or Bonnie Haigh (406)582-1838x1 or email bonnie@icl.org
Resources /Articles
Cornell Launches New Sustainability Portal: Linking Research, Learning, Stewardship and Outreach
For the first time within Cornell's home page there is a website to help the public explore the breadth of Cornell's efforts in sustainability. The new site http://www.cornell.edu/sustainability/ provides both an overview and links to many specific programs and initiatives.
Cornell Chronicle: People below 'digital divide' would use the Internet more if they had it, research suggests
There is still a "digital divide." Rich people are connected to the Internet more than poor people, and some worry that this creates an "electronic underclass" unable to access important services. Subsidies to help low-income households get online have been suggested... Click here for the rest of the article.
Mediation and Group Facilitation Skills
Interested in deepening mediation or group facilitation skills in summer courses taught by key leaders in the development of the theory and practice of "transformative" approaches? The Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, Inc. is presenting three innovative courses this summer (May 19-23) at Hofstra Law School. For more specifics, see www.law.hofstra.edu/mediationskills
Cooperate: A Practitioner's Guide for Effective Alignment of Regional Development and Higher Education
Prepared for U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration by the Council on Competitveness
Click here for the guide.
Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization Newsletter
For the latest newsletter from the Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization, click on the link below: http://www.cctec.cornell.edu/news/newsletters/March2008.php
Commissioner Announces $1 Million in Agri-Tourism Projects
51 Projects to Help Enhance Farm Operations & Attract Visitors to Rural NY
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced $1.15 million for 51 agri-tourism projects throughout New York State that develop, implement or expand activities which promote New York food and agriculture by attracting visitors to New York State food and agricultural destinations. The agri-tourism grants provide up to $50,000 in matching funds for projects involving traditional agri-tourism activities, as well as new approaches in promoting New York food and agriculture. Eligible projects could include direct marketing efforts, educational venues, fairs and festivals, as well as lodging and dining venues. The awarded projects include a variety of community events, promotional materials, organized tours, new tourism destinations, festivals, media campaigns and more. Listed below are the funded projects and a brief description. The following is a breakdown of funding by region:
· Downstate New York – 8 projects totaling $169,885
· Hudson Valley – 5 projects totaling $183,468
· Capital District – 11 projects totaling $174,221
· Mohawk Valley – 6 projects totaling $54,237
· North Country – 5 projects totaling $100,791
· Central New York – 7 projects totaling $225,436
· Western New York – 9 projects totaling $207,873
Cick here for the whole story: http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AD/release.asp?ReleaseID=1698
All EDEN courses are available on the EDEN Web site
www.EDEN.lsu.edu/LearningOps
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness for Faith-Based Organizations
This course is designed to enable congregations, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship to (1) protect the health of their staff and the communities in which they serve and (2) fulfill their mission during an influenza pandemic.
Pandemic Preparedness for Businesses
Through this course participants will: develop a basic understanding of pandemic preparedness and the importance of business planning: uncover the significance of communicating regularly with employees before, during, and after a pandemic; and understand how businesses can help employees deal with a severe pandemic.
Like all EDEN courses, both of these provide: ready to use presentations, instructor’s guide, documents for handouts, additional resources for helpful information
Network08, quarterly newsletter for Northeast Rural Development
March 2008 issue available at: http://www.nercrd.psu.edu/Newsletter/Mar08/network.pdf
Lead article: "Targeted Regional Economic Development - Making a Comeback"
Self Employment in Rural America: The New Economic Reality
by Stephan J. Goetz
Feb. 1, 2008
Self-employment is the new reality for a growing segment of the U.S. labor force, and more so in rural than in urban areas. Although self-employment potentially holds many opportunities for rural economies, earnings of the rural self-employed lag significantly and increasingly behind those of traditional workers. Click here to read more.
Article Explores How Small Farm Clusters Promote Rural Community Sustainability
"Small Farm Clusters and Pathways to Rural Community Sustainability" was published in the fall issue of the Community Development Society Journal’s special edition on sustainable development. The authors examine the ways in which agricultural clusters lead to more viable farms and sustainable rural communities. Recent research recognized the importance of industry clusters to regional development, competitiveness, and innovation. The research described in the article takes several lessons from industrial cluster research and applies them to small farm clusters in Northeast United States. This study is part of a research and extension project funded through the Agricultural Prosperity for Small and Medium-Sized Farms Program of the National Research Initiative (NRI) at CSREES. Contact Siva Sureshwaran, CSREES national program leader (NPL), Competitive Programs unit, for more information on the NRI Agricultural Prosperity program. For more information about the article or the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, contact Sally Maggard, CSREES NPL, Economics and Community Systems unit, or Stephan Goetz, director of the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development.
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: The Power of Technological Innovation in Rural America
Jason Henderson's presentation, "The Power of Technological Innovation in Rural America" is available at http://www.KansasCityFed.org/SpeechBio/RegionalSpeeches.htm?ealert=SPCH0418
Funding / Grants / Other Opportunities
Job Opportunity: Extension Associate -- Farm Business Management Specialist
Department: Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems
Location: South Central NY Region (Broome, Tompkins, Cortland, and Tioga Counties), Office will be located in Ithaca, New York
Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a Farm Business Management Specialist to become part of a regional team of extension educators working closely with various advisory groups, faculty and extension staff from Cornell University’s nearby campus and four County Extension Associations, in providing research-based knowledge and resources necessary to improve production, management and marketing practices that will enhance profitability and sustain growth of the commercial dairy and field crops industries and other emerging agriculture enterprises in the region including Broome, Cortland, Tompkins and Tioga Counties.
The successful applicant will provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive educational program, to include: business analysis and planning, economic decision making, transition planning, human resource management and marketing.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or Business Administration with course work in agriculture plus two years of relevant experience in Cooperative Extension, Agribusiness, Adult Education, or a closely related field. Recent graduates with applicable study experience are encouraged to apply.
For more details: http://hosts.cce.cornell.edu/admin/careerops/EA_FBM_June08.htm