Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County seeks a dynamic Ag Economic Development Resource Educator to provide leadership and resources to grow and enhance the economic vitality of agricultural enterprises in Madison County. The successful candidate must have passion and enthusiasm for assessing needs and developing opportunities for the agricultural economy in Madison County along with the capacity to develop, plan, and deliver associated outreach and programs. Among the economic development approaches in this position are individual assistance, support of collaborative marketing projects, and outreach to attract and support new ag businesses or processors. This is a Master’s Degree required position with salary in mid 40's commensurate with experience. The employment package includes excellent benefits, a collaborative work environment, and ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth. Applicants should review the following information at the CCE Madison County website in order to become familiar with the nature and scope of work in the AED position: Association Annual Reports, Association Plans of Work, Ag Economic Development Page.

For more information, please go to our Jobs page or 

Ag Economic Development Specialist position

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CCE-MC Program Plans of Work 2019-2021

Association Plans of Work identify key programmatic areas while allowing periods of fluidity to address emerging issues and industry challenges.

• Program plans for the Agriculture Program and the CNY Regional Team address areas of Agriculture and Food Systems + Environment and Natural Resources, Sustainable Energy, and Climate Change
• Program plans for the Ag Economic Development Program address CCE program areas of Agriculture and Food Systems + Community and Economic Vitality
• Program plans for the 4-H/Youth Development Program address the program area of Youth Development/Children, Youth, and Families
• Eat Smart New York (ESNY) Regional Program (coordinated out of Onondaga County) addresses the program area of Nutrition, Food Safety and Security, and Obesity Prevention 

You can view the 2019-2021 CCE-Madison County Program Plan of Work here

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We are happy to announce that Cooking with Mary - Tex Mex! is being offered at our Ag Center, 100 Eaton Street, Morrisville, on Thursday, May 2, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.   

For more information and to register, please go to the Event page.  Preregistration is required.

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Other Upcoming Events:

Ticks - Avoiding the Bite - to be held at Oneida Public Library on April 23 at 4:00 pm

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Our CCE Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of each month.  The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m. in our large conference room

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4-H Members and Leaders are invited to check out the 4-H Youth Development page to see what events are  coming up for 4-H youth.

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Join us at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 4th from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.  This is a free program open to all interested in learning more about career and college opportunities within the equine industry.  Registration is required at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EquineCareerAndColleg...

For more information contact Dr. Karin Bump - kbump@cornell.edu

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Last updated April 18, 2019