Highlights
- - The Census counts....and how!
- Land & Diet: What's most efficient?
- Rural Retirement Migration
- NYS Private Forest Landowners: Information Access
Dates
- July 16-18, 2008: Sustainably Energizing New York's Creative Core
- July 20-24, 2008: Cornell Municipal Clerks Institute
- July 11, 2008: 2008 Humphrey Symposium
- September 24-26, 2008: New York State Association of Counties Fall Conference
- Fall 2008: Foundations of Practice, Community Development Core Competencies for Extension Educators
Resources / Articles
- New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief Report
- Report: Are Northeast Farmers in a Financing Fix?
- SRDC National E-Commerce Extension Initiative eNews
- Keuka Lake Land Use Leadership Alliance (LULA) Training
- Rural Aging Summit Final Report
- Everyday Democracy
- New Initiative Encourages Emerging Community Leaders, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
- Green Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change
Funding / Grants / Other Opportunities
- Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Partnership Grants for Ag Professionals Working Directly with Farmers
- Pipeline 4 Progress BeHere Contest
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Highlights
Ask a Community and Economic Development Related Question
Please feel free to send CaRDI questions related to community and economic development and we will do our best to provide an answer/response. Just send your questions to rlh13@cornell.edu. We will use the Communique to post the information we find.
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.
Local Governments and Community Interest in Natural Gas Exploration
July 15, 2008
What do municipal officials need to know about Marcellus Shale gas leasing and drilling? On July 15, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, an educational seminar for elected and appointed municipal officials will be hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Community and Rural Development Institute. Co-sponsors include the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS Association of Counties, Association of Towns of NYS, NYS Farm Bureau, Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board, NYS Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. Topics include will include a Brief Overview of the Marcellus Shale, Community and Economic Development Considerations, and Municipal and Planning Issues (assessments, infrastructure issues, environmental considerations, zoning, etc.). For further information visit: http://gasleasing.cce.cornell.edu
In early June, Issue #18 of our Rural New York Minute series was released, The Census Counts......and How!, by Warren Brown (Cornell University), Jeff Osinski (New York State Association of Counties), and Robert Scardamalia (Empire State Development).
We have just released our 19th issue of the Minute, entitled Land and Diet: What's the most land efficient diet for NYS?, by Christian J. Peters, Jennifer L. Wilkins, and Gary W. Fick, Cornell University.
In mid-June, Issue #18 of our Research & Policy Brief Series was released, entitled Retirement Migration in the Countryside, by Nina Glasgow and David L. Brown, Cornell University.
We will release our 19th issue of the Brief in mid-July, entitled Information Access and Preferences among Private Forest Landowners in New York State, by Shorna Broussard, Nancy Connelly, Tommy Brown, and Peter Smallidge, Cornell University
All of our publications are available on the CaRDI website at http://www.cardi.cornell.edu.
Dates
Sustainably Energizing New York's Creative Core
July 16-18, 2008
OnCenter, Syracuse, NY
On Wednesday, begin your experience with a field trip to the East Tour or to the South ending with a Skaneateles dinner cruise on the top deck of the Judge Ben Wiles (http://www.midlakesnav.com/).
On Thursday, Keynote Tom King from National Grid is followed by a panel on Sustainable Research:
- Cornelius B. Murphy, President, SUNY-ESF
- Raymond W. Cross, President, SUNY Morrisville
- David J. Skorton, MD, President, Cornell
- Frank DiSalvo, Director, Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future (CCSF).
Friday continues your conference experience with a Green Technology panel, a visit from Congressman James T. Walsh and three more concurrent panels that will make your decision a challenge: Growing New York, New York Business, Structuring Green Projects. The second day ends with a networking luncheon designed to get you meeting others who are committed to sustainability.
Complete agenda: http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2008/core/agenda.htm
Speaker Bios: http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2008/core/speakers.htm
Early bird registration before June 25: http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2008/core/register.htm
Sponsors and exhibitors welcome: http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2008/core/sponsors.htm
Sponsored by: National Grid, Syracuse Center of Excellence, Constellation Energy, AMOS Project (Clear Channels), Cornell University, Clarkson University, Metropolitan Development Association, Northeast Biofuels, CNY Business Journal
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.
2008 Humphrey Symposium
September 11, 2008
Kick It Upstate: Growing our Region is the topic of the Annual Wolcott J. Humphrey Symposium with Paul Speranza delivering the keynote address. As current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Secretary and General Counsel of Wegman's, Paul's speech will serve as a powerful platform to kick-off the community discussion. Join the conversation on Wednesday, September 11 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Genesee Community College. Tickets are $25. Call 585-345-6809 to reserve your seat. Program includes a post-event reception featuring hearty hors d'oeurves. Call 585-345-8909 today.
Save the Date: New York State Association of Counties Fall Conference
September 24-26, 2008, Niagara Falls
Fall 2008 Training: Foundations of Practice, Community Development Core Competencies for Extension Educators
Understanding Communities and their Dynamics: A Distance Education Program
Info and registration at: http://www.ncrcrd.iastate.edu/projects/corecomp/component1-fall2008.htm
Resources /Articles
Shrinking the Carbon Footprint of Metropolitan America
Climate Change, Transportation, Global Warming, Energy, Environment
Andrea Sarzynski, Senior Research Analyst, Metropolitan Policy Program
Marilyn A. Brown, Professor, School of Public Policy Georgia Institute of Technology
Frank Southworth, Principal Research Scientist, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology
The Brookings Institution
http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2008/05_carbon_footprint_sarzynski.aspx
New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief Report
Report: Are Northeast Farmers in a Financing Fix?
Date: June 23, 2008
Contact: Dorothy Suput, 617-910-8499 or dsuput@thecarrotproject.org
Are the Northeast's small farmers in a financing fix? "Research Results on Financing Gaps and Program Opportunities" is a new report that reflects the experiences of 706 farmers across New England and New York who have tried to secure farm financing, but who have often been denied or otherwise prevented from accessing financing that would help strengthen their businesses. The report offers the first set of data that takes a close look at requests for financing by small, mid-sized and limited-resource farmers in the Northeast, as well as reasons for their denial. The study found that 25% of small farmers who applied for financing can't get the money they need and that small farmers with a variety of business characteristics may benefit from alternative financing services and business technical assistance. The report answers questions such as:
- Why can't 25% of farmers applying for financing get the money they need?
- What are the characteristics of farms that are having difficulty securing financing?
- What size of loans are small farmers seeking?
- What type of financing would be helpful for small farms?
The report was spearheaded by The Carrot Project (TCP), a not-for-profit organization working with financial institutions, foundations, investors, and farmers to make new loans and guarantees available to small and mid-sized farms, farms with limited resources, and farms using ecologically friendly practices. The information gleaned from this survey, which documents a clear need for new farm financing solutions in the Northeast, will guide TCP's development of alternative financing programs and related business technical assistance to meet the needs of the region's farmers who do not have access to existing credit programs.
The Carrot Project envisions a U.S. farm sector that is diversified by size and type of farm. Thriving small and mid-sized farms are critical for regional food security and have significant positive impacts on local economies, the social fabric of rural communities, and the natural environment. Yet before any farm can have such positive impacts, it must become financially secure and viable.
You can download a copy of the report, and see highlights and key findings, at: www.thecarrotproject.org/programs.
SRDC National E-Commerce Extension Initiative eNews
The latest issue of eNews is now available. June 2008, No. 23: http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/enews/june08.html
Keuka Lake Land Use Leadership Alliance (LULA) Training
Course covers land-use strategies and law, consensus-building skills, and regional stewardship.
http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/public/comm/pubs/ecalsconnect/vol14-4/features/land-use-leadership.cfm
Rural Aging Summit Final Report
(held September 20-21, 2007 at Ithaca College)
What does Everyday Democracy do? We help your community find ways for all kinds of people to think, talk and work together to solve problems. www.everyday-democracy.org
New Initiative Encourages Emerging Community Leaders, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
See page 6 of their annual report: http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/2007%20Annual%20Report.pdf
Green Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change
http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/researchbrief_green.pdf
Funding / Grants / Other Opportunities
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Partnership Grants for Ag Professionals Working Directly with Farmers
Applications now posted to the web at www.uvm.edu/~nesare
Pipeline 4 Progress BeHere Contest
Pipeline 4 Progress has launched a video contest to find the greatest qualities of our area, and perhaps some of the best-kept secrets. Aimed at attracting and retaining talent, this video contest is designed to gather input from everyone in the region and spread their ideas to the rest of the country.
If you'd like to know more about Pipeline 4 Progress, visit www.P4PNetwork.com. For questions about the BeHere video contest, email info@p4pbehere.com or visit www.P4PBeHere.com.