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The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.

Agriculture and Natural Resources Endowment Fund

Purpose

The purpose of the Agriculture and Natural Resources (A&NR) Endowment Fund is to provide funds for educational activities which enhance the objectives of the agricultural and natural resources program, both youth and adult, of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Steuben County. Educational activities include, but are not limited to, educational meetings, tours, school and other public presentations, newsletters, volunteer training, and demonstration projects.

Programs covered by the A &NR Endowment Fund shall include all the major agricultural enterprises important in Steuben County, alternative A&NR enterprises, A&NR related water quality protection and land use planning issues, A&NR tourism development, forestry and wildlife management, outdoor education, and applied ecology. The intent of this endowment is to foster the economic growth of local A&NR industries, encourage wise land use planning, and protect the natural resources of Steuben County for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations.

Primary uses for the fund include, but are not limited to:

Responsibility for Program

The responsibility for educational program, development to fulfill the endowment's purpose will rest with the CCE of Steuben County Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Committee and the 4-H Youth Development Program Committee. Each committee will be responsible for establishing program priorities for their share of the funding. The respective committees will provide guidance to professional staff in conduct of the program, and evaluate program accomplishments and recommend future program directions.

Program impact will be shared with the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Committee, the 4-H Youth Development Committee, and the Board of Directors at least once per year. The CCE of Steuben County annual report will be used to document program accomplishments.

Responsibility for Financial Management

Investment and monitoring of the fund will be the responsibility of the CCE of Steuben County Finance Committee. The investment objective of the fund shall be to preserve capital and to maintain the purchasing power of the funds by growth greater than the rate of inflation. This will be accomplished by investing in a combination of stocks, bonds, and cash, presumably through mutual funds or similar investment vehicles. Again the intent is to preserve principal, so spending shall not exceed the annual income projected for the fund. The Finance Committee will report to the Board of Directors annually on endowment fund receipts, expenditures, and the fund balance.

Donation Policy

Please consider an unrestricted donation to the A&NR Endowment Fund. Charitable gifts to this fund will provide additional support for educational programs in agriculture and natural resources for both youth and adult audiences. CCE is a 501-3(c) not-for-profit organization so your gift is tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to CCE of Steuben County and write A&NR Endowment Fund on the "notes" line of the check. Our address is CCE of Steuben County, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810 or you can call us at 607-776-9631 ext 2300.

Why Give

As you develop your estate plans, please keep this endowment fund in mind. CCE has a long history of providing quality educational programs in the areas of agriculture and natural resources. The 4-H Youth Development Program in Steuben County is a leader in enabling youth to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to become productive citizens. We sincerely thank you for your belief in the informal, educational program of CCE of Steuben County.