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County-wide Agriculture & Farmland Protection Plan Public Meeting November, 2013 ---PAGE BREAK--- Welcome! Thank you for coming. ---PAGE BREAK--- Housekeeping • Please sign in • Bathrooms • Training credit ---PAGE BREAK--- Introductions ---PAGE BREAK--- In 2007, the market value of agricultural commodities in Cayuga County was $214 million US Census of Agriculture, 1992 - 2007 $214 million $50,000,000 $100,000,000 $150,000,000 $200,000,000 $250,000,000 1992 1997 2002 2007 Market Value of Products Sold total sales crop sales livestock sales ---PAGE BREAK--- In 2011, almost $287 million was generated in cash receipts by county farms US Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2011 $287 million ---PAGE BREAK--- Multiplier Effect $650 million total in 2011 ---PAGE BREAK--- State Rankings US Census of Agriculture, 2007 3rd total value of ag products sold 1st grains soybeans 2nd milk and other dairy products cattle and calves corn 3rd colonies of bees …and this is just a partial list ---PAGE BREAK--- National Rankings US Census of Agriculture, 2007 20th corn for silage 40th milk and other dairy products ---PAGE BREAK--- US Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2011 1,446 farm jobs ---PAGE BREAK--- Number of county farms has increased US Census of Agriculture, 1992 - 2007 873 846 881 936 800 820 840 860 880 900 920 [PHONE REDACTED] 1997 2002 2007 ? 2012 ---PAGE BREAK--- Acreage in production is increasing ---PAGE BREAK--- Percent of female farmers has more than doubled US Census of Agriculture, 1992 - 2007 6% 7% 11% 13% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 1992 1997 2002 2007 ---PAGE BREAK--- So… why are we here tonight? ---PAGE BREAK--- The new plan will evaluate current conditions in the county as they relate to agriculture… ---PAGE BREAK--- …and will present goals and recommendations related to: 1 bolstering our agricultural economy 2 preserving farmland for future farmers ---PAGE BREAK--- Tonight’s Goal Everyone shares their ideas on the Opportunities Needs of our farmers, agriculture-related businesses and communities ---PAGE BREAK--- No decisions about the plan will be made at this meeting ---PAGE BREAK--- Additional Input Focus groups this winter (sign-up sheet in blue) Steering Committee meetings are open to the public Ag Summit to present draft plan At least two public hearings next year before the plan is adopted Visit www.cayugacounty.us/agplan for project updates ---PAGE BREAK--- Tonight’s Format Discussion Groups – 10-15 people each Discussion Leader – volunteer or steering committee member Note Taker – volunteer or steering committee member 4 Questions – 15 minutes each, report back after each question ---PAGE BREAK--- Before we get started… Proposed Ground Rules for a constructive, respectful discussion 1. Everyone participates. 2. No one person dominates; be brief. 3. Remain on the topic being discussed. 4. Be a good listener – listening does not require agreement. 5. Respect the validity of others’ views, even if you disagree. 6. Suspend judgment – others may be right or have an approach you haven’t considered. 7. Speak from your own experience; do not ascribe motives or make assumptions about others. 8. Do not interrupt, only one person speaks at a time. Others? Do we all agree to follow these rules? (Green paper on tables) ---PAGE BREAK--- Before we get started… Roles and Expectations Participants Actively participate in the discussion Follow the ground rules Meeting Facilitator Will help you all move through the discussions in the time available Enforce the ground rules we agreed on, as needed Discussion Leaders Keep the discussion on topic Make sure each person at the table has opportunities to share their ideas Enforce the ground rules we agreed on, as needed Note Takers Take detailed notes on the ideas shared by the group, regardless of whether s/he agrees with them Briefly summarize the ideas of the table to the entire group ---PAGE BREAK--- Any questions before we start? ---PAGE BREAK--- Discussion Questions 1. What should our county’s agriculture look like in the next 20 years? 2. What needs and challenges do our farms and agricultural businesses face? 3. What and opportunities will sustain and grow our agricultural economy? 4. How can we ensure farmland is protected for future farmers? ---PAGE BREAK--- Brainstorm general county trends but also think about issues specific to the northern county area: Sterling Victory Ira Conquest Cato Montezuma Mentz Brutus ---PAGE BREAK--- 1.What should our county’s agriculture look like in the next 20 years? 2. What needs and challenges do our farms and agricultural businesses face? 3. What and opportunities will sustain and grow our agricultural economy? 4. How can we ensure farmland is protected for future farmers? ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. What should our county’s agriculture look like in the next 20 years? 2.What needs and challenges do our farms and agricultural businesses face? 3. What and opportunities will sustain and grow our agricultural economy? 4. How can we ensure farmland is protected for future farmers? ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. What should our county’s agriculture look like in the next 20 years? 2. What needs and challenges do our farms and agricultural businesses face? 3.What and opportunities will sustain and grow our agricultural economy? 4. How can we ensure farmland is protected for future farmers? ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. What should our county’s agriculture look like in the next 20 years? 2. What needs and challenges do our farms and agricultural businesses face? 3. What and opportunities will sustain and grow our agricultural economy? 4.How can we ensure farmland is protected for future farmers?