North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

cumberland

Cumberland County
Plan of Work

2007

  1. Executive Summary

    Cumberland County is a county of contrasts that include a large urban area, a major military presence, and a still viable agriculture community. Development pressures continue to grow on the rural sections of the county as the urban area expands and spreads out. The economy of the county depends greatly on the service sector and with its connections to the military community. Water and sewer service, rural land preservation, and industry recruitment are a few of the issues that face the county at present. The environmental scan was conducted by the Extension Advisory Council using a survey mailed to over 1500 persons in the county asking their thoughts on what the important issues were that effect the quality of life in Cumberland County. The issues identified in the environmental scan include protecting water quality through countywide education, farmland and rural preservation, education of the senior population on proper nutrition, the need for consumer horticultural information, the providing of the latest technological information to the commercial agricultural industry, outreach to the military communities at Ft. Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, and the need to market to the community on what Cooperative Extension offers. Cooperative Extension's role in addressing these county issues deals with education in extending the research and the educational resources of the land grant universities to address these issues. Strategies include one on one consultations, news media, newsletters, group settings, and the use of demonstrations.

  2. Focus Areas and Objectives in the Extension Long Range Plan

    Protecting Water Quality

    Educate the general public in strategies to protect water quality. Assist in instituting best management practices to improve stormwater quality.

    Farmland Preservation

    Work with the Cumberland County Joint Planning Board on strategies in protecting and preserving farmland.

    Proper Nutrition for the Senior Population

    Educate senior citizens on the strategies for proper nutrition.

    Consumer Horticulture Education

    Provide opportunities for consumers for receive information and assistance in urban horticulture.

    Providing Latest Technological Information to the Commercial Agriculture Industry

    Institute educational opportunities for commercial farmers to be kept up to date on the latest production and marketing practices.

    Providing Educational Opportunities to the Military Community

    Establish educational programming for the military families in 4-H, Consumer Horticulture, and Family and Consumer Science.

    Market to the Community What Extension Has To Offer

    Aggressively market Extension programs through news media, speaking opportunities, and community events.

  3. Other Programs

    EFNEP On-site

    Cumberland County Cooperative Extension in collaboration with the Cumberland County Health Department will be piloting the EFNEP On-site program (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) in Spring Lake, North Carolina. EFNEP On-site is a specialized EFNEP delivery strategy in which PAs (Program Assistants) teach classes at a partnering agency. Program participants learn how to make good choices to improve the nutritional quality of meals they serve their families.

    Baby Think It OverR

    Teens in Cumberland County will explore the emotional, financial and social consequences of teen parenting by caring for an infant simulator in order to decrease teen pregnancy.

  4. Relationship to County Government Objectives

    Extension's work with county government in emergency operations during times of emergencies or natural disasters includes two major areas. Extension works with other agricultural agencies in assessing agricultural damage after the event and coordinates the County Animal Response Team and Large Animal Rescue Team.

  5. Diversity Statement

    Our Extension center plans to continue efforts to provide educational opportunities to every citizen. Strategies include marketing Extension in the Hispanic news media including radio and print, providing accommodations for citizens with disabilities, and putting an emphasis on information dissemination in underserved audiences.

  6. Primary Delivery Systems

    Primary delivery methods used in delivering educational programs in Cumberland County include public access television, web page, new articles, workshops, educational meetings, practical demonstrations, field days, newsletters, and one one consultations. Information at our web site includes local newsletters and publications along with links to the Master Gardener website and to all program areas.

  7. Advisory Leadership System Membership

    Cumberland County Extension Advisory Council

    Program Committees

    4-H & Youth

    Specialized Committees

    Human Development

    Nutrition

    Watershed Action Team

    4-H Resource Development (Cumberland County 4-H Foundation, Inc)

    4-H Horse Program

    4-H Military Program

    Field Crops

    Livestock

    Consumer Horticulture

    Master Gardenersm Volunteers

    Green Industry

    Fruits & Vegetables

    Beekeeping

    Farmers' Market

  8. Staff Membership

    AGRICULTURE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    George Autry, County Extension Director
    Administration, Livestock, Forage Crops, Solid Waste Management (recycling)
    Water Quality, Pond Management
    (910) 321-6880
    George_Autry@ncsu.edu

    Kenny Bailey, Agricultural Extension Agent
    Commercial Horticulture, Nutrient Management, Beekeeping
    (910) 321-6871

    Kenneth_Bailey@ncsu.edu

    Colby Lambert, Agricultural Extension Agent
    Row Crops (Cotton, Tobacco, Soybeans, and Small Grains)
    (910) 321-6875

    Colby Lambert@ncsu.edu

    James Cochran, Area Specialized Poultry Agent
    Serving: Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Bladen, and Columbus Counties
    (910) 671-3276 (Robeson County Coopertative Extension)

    James_Cochran@ncsu.edu

    Tyrone Fisher, Area Specialized Livestock Agent
    Serving: Cumberland, Harnett, and Lee Counties
    (910) 321-6873

    Tyrone_Fisher@ncsu.edu

    Emily Revels, Agricultural Extension Agent
    Urban Horticulture, Forestry, Turf, Master Gardeners

    Emily_Revels@ncsu.edu

    Susan F. Johnson, Administrative Assistant
    (910) 321-6405

    Susan_Johnson@ncsu.edu

    Peggy D. Elliott, Secretary, Commerical Horticulture, Row Crops, Livestock
    (910) 321-6872

    Peggy_Elliott@ncsu.edu

    Jean Newsome, System Administrator
    Urban Horticulture Secretary
    (910) 321-6862

    Jean_Newsome@ncsu.edu

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    FAMILY AND CONSUMER EDUCATION

    Candy Underwood, Associate County Extension Agent
    Family and Consumer Education
    Housing, Clothing, Family Resource Management, Food & Nutrition, Human Development,
    Liason Agent for The North Carolina Extension & Community Association, Inc.
    (910) 321-6869
    Candy_Underwood@ncsu.edu

    Lillian G. Haynie, EFNEP Program Assistant
    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
    (910) 321-6885

    Lillian_Haynie@ncsu.edu

    Krista Caison, EFNEP Program Assistant
    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
    (910) 321-6877

    Krista_Caison@ncsu.edu

    Carolyn Hodges, Secretary, Family and Consumer Education
    (910) 321-6863

    Carolyn_Hodges@ncsu.edu

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    4-H & YOUTH

    Krista H. Hancock, Extension Agent
    (910) 321-6867
    Krista_Hancock@ncsu.edu

    Vickie M. Mullins, Program Assistant
    (910) 321-6866

    Vickie_Mullins@ncsu.edu

    Precious Byrd, Military Program Assistant
    (910) 321-6865

    Precious Byrd@ncsu.edu

    Donna Foster, Secretary, 4-H
    (910) 321-6864

    Donna_Foster@ncsu.edu

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    INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

    Adrian Gaskins, Area Specialized Agent, Information Management
    Computer Trainer for Cooperative Extension Staff in 20 Southeastern Counties
    Adrian_Gaskins@ncsu.edu

  9. Contact Information

    The Cumberland Center can be contacted by telephone at (910)321-6860. You may also call individual staff members at their direct lines list in the staff information above. We can also be reached by mail at 301 East Mountain Drive Fayetteville NC 28306 or by e-mail through our website. You may contact individual staff members through their e-mail addresses list above in the staff information.

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