Company LOGO The S-SARE / SRDC Sustainable Community Initiative Community and Agriculture Working in Partnership
Jan 07, 2016
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The S-SARE / SRDC Sustainable Community Initiative
The S-SARE / SRDC Sustainable Community Initiative
Community and Agriculture Working in Partnership
The Focus of My PresentationThe Focus of My Presentation• What is “Civic Agriculture”?
• Why a partnership of the S-SARE/SRDC?
• What are the key components of the Sustainable Community Initiative?
• What has been done to date?
• Other related efforts of importance?
What is Civic Agriculture? What is Civic Agriculture? According to Lyson (2005). . .
• Civic agriculture is the embedding of local agriculltural and food production in the community.
• It embodies a commitment to developing and strengthening an economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable system of agriculture and food production that relies on local resources and serves local markets and consumers.
• Locally-based organizational, associational, and institutional components of the agriculture and food system is at the heart of civic agriculture.
• Civic agriculture should not be confused with civic farmers.
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Why a Southern SARE / SRDC Partnership?Why a Southern SARE / SRDC Partnership?
The Agriculture / Community Connection – The Current State ?
The Agriculture / Community Connection – The Current State ?
Some Examples . . .Some Examples . . .
Farmers fight central
Oregon resorts
Growth - New developments are helping
revive Crook County's economy, but
rural residents ask: At what cost?
Monday, December 31, 2007 MATTHEW
PREUSCH
The Oregonian Staff
POWELL BUTTE -- It's dark enough on this
December night that the yellow glow
coming from the windows of the Powell
Butte Community Center barely lights the
gravel parking lot filled with sedans,
pickups and SUVs.
Organic Farmers Fight Genetic Pollution
USA: FARMERS FIGHT TO SAVE
ORGANIC CROPSby Ben Lilliston. Full article at
<http://www.progressive.org/0901/lil0901.ht
ml> Organic farmers are having an increasingly
difficult time preventinggenetically modified organisms (GMOs)
from migrating into their fields. And
organic food companies are struggling to
ensure the integrity of their
products. For consumers who demand
organic foods, the alarm bells are
ringing.FUMING OVER PESTICIDE; RESIDENTS UPSET AT USE OF METHYL BROMIDE NEAR HOMES.
Our Goal:Build Stronger Ties Between
The Community and Agriculture
Our Goal:Build Stronger Ties Between
The Community and Agriculture
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The Sustainable Community Innovations Grant Program
The Sustainable Community Innovations Grant Program
A Positive Step in Partnership Building
What Was Done? What Was Done?
• Worked through our different cultures and perspectives
• Prepared a request for proposals document
• Targeted our stakeholders
• Gave equal voice
• Invested in innovation
• Learned to be patient
Defining SustainabilityDefining Sustainability
SARE’s Focus:• Enhance environmental
quality & the natural resource base upon which the ag economy depends
• Efficient use of nonrenewable & on farm resources
• Integrate natural biological cycles & controls, where appropriate
• Enhance the Q of L of farmers/ranchers and society as a whole
Defining SustainabilityDefining Sustainability
SRDC’s Rural Community Development Efforts:•Promote sound local decisions on economic, environmental & equity issues•Expand active involvement of diverse people•Build trust among local people, organizations & institutions •Pursue honest discussions and debates•Build on local assets•Preserve the health of area’s natural resources
Weaving Our PerspectivesWeaving Our Perspectives
The Sustainable Community Innovations Grant Program: It’s Goals•Pursue local strategies that link sound farm & nonfarm economic development with agricultural and natural resource management•Blend sustainable agriculture practices with new community development strategies•Increase our ability to build resilient farms, businesses and communities in the South
Examples of Areas of InterestExamples of Areas of Interest
• Promote equitable economic development that promotes/protects the human & natural resources of a community
• Strengthen connections among on- and off-farm sustainable activities
• Expand civic engagement and build strategic plan that recognizes the interdependence between farming and rural communities
Examples of Areas of InterestExamples of Areas of Interest
• Promote balanced discussion of public policy issues addressing sustainable agriculture -community goals
• Bring local government and community groups together to develop regional plans on sustainability
• Develop entrepreneurs engaged in value-added activities that bring benefits to agriculture and the broader rural economy; explore entrepreneurship-friendly policies/programs
Key Data on the ProgramKey Data on the Program
• Launched in 2002
• Approximately 53 projects funded to date by the partners Over 400 proposals submitted by potential
grantees from 2002-07
• Funding levels around $10,000 per project
• Undertook formal evaluation of the program in 2006-07
Examples of Projects FundedExamples of Projects Funded• Agritourism: A Strategy Toward Sustainable Farm, Business, Family and
Community Development• Downtown Farmer's Market- Linking the Farm to the Community• Making the Connection: Enhancing Agricultural Understanding in
Urbanizing Area• Keen on Beans: Establishing Edamame Awareness and Demand for
Kentucky Customers and Growers• Pioneering the Way to the Future• Test Marketing of New Label in Southwest Florida for USA Grown / Living
Wage Produce• Northwest Arkansas Local Food Initiative: Promoting all-Ozark meals• Taylor Community Supported Agriculture Project (TCSAP)• Putting Pike on the Map (Agri-Tourism) • New River Sustainable Agriculture Market Plan• A Strategy for Sustaining Henderson County Agricultural Communities• Youth as Community Organizers (Building Sustainable Agric/Community
Linkages)
Evaluation of 12 ProjectsEvaluation of 12 Projects
• Ten of the 12 projects were successful in completing the goals/objectives of their projects
• Six of the 12 projects demonstrated sustainability – they’ve continued after funding was over
• Involvement of the broader community in the project was not always evident
• Getting buy-in by producers and other community entities was sometimes difficult
• Solid documentation was often spotty
RecommendationsRecommendations
• Proposal reviewers should assess the appropriateness of project objectives relative to the requested funds
• SARE/SRDC implement periodic contacts with to PIs to identify potential problems that result from barriers
• PIs suggested follow up support in 2 areas:– Provide opportunity for supplemental funds– Help find partners with technical expertise
Additional RecommendationsAdditional Recommendations
• Funding decisions should consider the fact that the adoption of the practices & technologies proposed may require structural changes, as well as changes in producer attitudes
• Encourage the inclusion of an educational component for each project to help build broad-based partnerships
Latest Journal IssueLatest Journal Issue
• “Sustainable Development: Connecting Agriculture and Community” 5 research articles 1 case studies Introductory chapter
• Co-Edited by Bo Beaulieu (SRDC) and Jeff Jordan (S-SARE)
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Other Important Areas of Potential Interests to SARE Audiences
Other Important Areas of Potential Interests to SARE Audiences
Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce Resources
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The eXtension Entrepreneurs & Their Communities Initiative
The eXtension Entrepreneurs & Their Communities Initiative
A Valuable Resource for Farm and Nonfarm Businesses in Rural America
Listening Session SitesListening Session Sites
Entrepreneurship Listening SessionReports Published in 2007
Entrepreneurship Listening SessionReports Published in 2007
Entrepreneurship PrioritiesEntrepreneurship Priorities
• Building and supporting business skills for current and emerging entrepreneurs
• Expanding access to capital
• Building networks and collaborations
• Creating community support for entrepreneurs (i.e., policies)
• Strengthening youth entrepreneurship efforts
• Developing virtual resource centers
Key Components of the eXtension Entrepreneurship Website
Key Components of the eXtension Entrepreneurship Website
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State/LocalPolicies
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LearningModules
LearningModules
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CaseStudiesCase
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Ask theExpert
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Events/CurrentNews
Events/CurrentNews
The eXtension Entrepreneurship WebsiteThe eXtension Entrepreneurship Website
http://www.extension.org/entrepreneurship
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Building e-Commerce Extension CapacityBuilding e-Commerce Extension Capacity
Curriculum and Training Activities
New e-Commerce Products New e-Commerce Products
• Five products to be released late 2007 Connecting Rural Communities:
IT Strategic Planning Farm Business Management Rural Artisans Retail Businesses (e-Tailing) Experience Economy
E-commerce Case StudiesE-commerce Case StudiesBusiness Name Location Product or Service
Magic Kennels Grand Marais, MN Provides sled dogs adventure weekends
Blue Smoke Salsa Ansted, WV Manufactures and markets salsa
Boreal Access Grand Marais, MN Internet service provider
Brush ArtBlack Downs, KS Full-service advertising agency
Columbia Falls Pottery Columbia Falls, ME Manufactures and markets pottery and tiles
Dessin Fournir Plainville, KS Designs and manufactures home furnishings
Eolian Farms Newcastle, ME Produces and sells fibers from llamas and Shetland sheep
Farmchem Floyd, IA Equipment and service provider for crop input dealers
Clemson UniversityEDA University Center for
Economic Development
Thank You !Thank You !
Discovering New Ideas Applying New Strategies