Cooperative Extension and Faith-Based Organizations: Building Social Capital

This article explores the historical relationship between Cooperative Extension and faith-based organizations. Using historical texts, the authors show that since the passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914, Cooperative Extension has worked with faith-based organizations, such as congregations, to promote community renewal. Extension and congregations--then and now--share a deep commitment to building community. The authors conclude that by remembering its historical roots, Extension can renew a vision for creating a just, democratic society. In this way, Extension can help create healthier communities

4-H Strategic Plan

Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Merril Ewert, continues the conversation about making a real difference in the state of New York through the introduction of 4-H's Strategic Plan.1_b7jqgaa

Moving Ahead: Creating a New Future

date is approximateCCE Director D. Merrill Ewert discusses challenges for Cornell Cooperative Extension and plans and objectives for the system.1_5je8qyb

Adult literacy and community development: Exploring the link

Findings, based on surveys of rural literacy directors in New York State, indicate that individual-based as opposed to community-based approaches continue to serve as the driving paradigms for rural literacy programs. Ways to link literacy education to community development efforts, remain relatively unexplored

4-H Strategic Plan

Publication date is estimated.The co-chairs of the 4-H Youth Development steering committee present the 4-H strategic plan and discuss the future of the 4H program.1_xiybhjh

Improving the Productivity of New York Agriculture: a New Plant and Animal Initiative from CALS

Publication date is estimated.CCE Director Merrill Ewert and CALS Dean Daryl Lund discuss the new CALS initiative for improving the productivity of New York State production agriculture.1_9wsd09u

Building Board Capacity: a Statewide Board Meeting

Publication date is estimated.A recording of a statewide meeting for CCE Association Boards of Directors.1_gq4oezr