1Globalism, Environmentalism &Sustainability: MichiganWhere do I plug in?Now playing:Larry Groce“Junk Food Junkie”Goals:1. Identify MI in the Global Economy2. Understand how international trade, the US & MI economies affects land use, the environment, ecosystems, communities, farms and farmer families, urban/suburban families and youth in Michigan communities.3. Target areas that I can get involved directly--- today!Assignment: Figure out where I can plug in now!Websites:http://www.csis.org/nge/nge_mon.htmlhttp://www.ifg.org/http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/ib/2000/041200.htm#IIIhttp://www.ita.doc.gov/Do You?1. Think Globally and Act locally; Right here in MIichigan...2. Take personal responsibility for your ecological footprint...3. Act as a citizen and a critical consumer of information, including “scientific” information...Assignment: Figure out where I can plug in now!Websites:http://www.csis.org/nge/nge_mon.htmlhttp://www.ifg.org/http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/ib/2000/041200.htm#IIIhttp://www.ita.doc.gov/4. Get involved in a local project…so that you grow, learn and develop as a person…•Value of exports in dollars:•Merchandise exports: > $38,000,000,000 •Exports as a percentage of output: 15.3%•Overall portion of the US GNP: 8.1%•Growth in merchandise exports: 45.4% ($11,489,630,000) •Number employed by export sector: 175,400•Percentage of total workforce employed by exports: 20.4%Michigan2Top 5 export markets: Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany, and AustriaTop 5 export products: Transportation equipment, Industrial machines and computers, Electrical and electronic equipment, Chemical products and Agricultural products…Trade ranking amongst states : ~4-6 (Usually Behind California, Texas and New York)MichiganMichigan’s Population1960 7,834,0001970 8,881,8261980 9,262,0441990 9,295,2972000 9,938,4446.9%Here’s where we grew…Michigan: Grew by643,147 people(6.9%)269,257 (41.9%)45,847 (7.1%)53,840 (8.4%)71,344 (11.1%)3,701 (0.6%)199,158 (31.0%)Percent Change-11.7% - -0.3%0.7% - 6.8%7.1% - 17.6%18.8% - 35.7%Michigan: 6.9%US : 13.2%PopulationChange:1990 - 2000$22,291 - $29,712$30,477 - $35,854$36,318 - $44,512$46,527 - $61,915Michigan - $38,8831997 MedianHouseholdIncome1997 Rate3.8 % - 7.6 %8.2 % - 11.3 %11.6 % - 16.1 %16.2 % - 22.7 %Michigan: 11.5%1997PovertyEstimates1997 threshold for family of four: $16,4003Changing Economy•Old economy industries are retooling to compete more effectively in the digital age. •Some believe: High tech infrastructure is a must to attract and retain business in communities.•Traditional manufacturing, particularly auto making, is decreasing. •Emerging industries are based on information technology, the life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.•Globalization has created shifts in where / how / to whom products are marketed.Changing Economy• The number of farms in Michigan are decreasing. • Agriculture production and processing represents Michigan’s second largest employer; one in 15.• Michigan's travel and tourism industry continues to grow at approximately 5% per year and remains a major industry in the Michigan economy.¾Diversity¾Income Disparity¾Baby Boomers¾Education Access¾Health & Therapeutic lifestyleMichigan FamiliesCounties / Times38/51Changing Dynamics for Families• Diversity in household structure continues to grow.• There are greater disparities in family income levels.• Differences by regions of the state • Number of wage earners in family• Baby boomers face 2ndhalf of life decisions on retirement or continuing to work, funding retirement, care of elderly parents, etc.• Education Access• Health & Therapeutic LifestyleMichigan Fertility?12345671950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050Children per Woman (2.1 = no population growth)DevelopingDevelopedAfricaAsiaSouth and CentralAmerica1616385-92-85-2768-330-25-34-597746-255-38954236556-124242325745-16211191025523468326169586610773-326912332315313424374802258361741644530646960919225851525-144320170896461395424107398-3782076-2841278-626-138-437943537511393 1487144611042370104934851933258859101342467123067711133158-1181160631023Number Change-2768 - -2554 - 461556 - 9601023 - 30646Change in the Numberof Kids Age 5 to 17:1990 to 20004Changing Dynamics for Youth• Children spend increasing amounts of time without adult supervision at younger ages. The demand for out of school time programs and child care exceeds availability.• Children without supervision are at significantly greater risk of school truancy, poor academic performance, increased risk of sexual or criminal behavior and substance abuse.Changing Dynamics for Youth• Some risk behaviors in youth are declining, while others continue to raise, particularly substance abuse.• Teen birth rates continue to drop• Suicide rates are decreasing in most counties• Substance abuse among Michigan youth is still a concern. One in five MI youth ages 12-17 used alcohol within the past 30 days.• Our nation’s school achievement and youth literacy rates are a continuing concern when contrasted to other developed nations.• Youth participation in physical activities and exercise declines as age or grade in school increases.¾Zoning / Planning¾Farmland Preservation¾Sprawl¾Decision-making, Leadership Development- Land UseCounties / Times54/89¾Profitability¾Animal Health¾Farm Safety¾Pesticides / Sustainability¾Value Added Agriculture¾Production IssuesAgricultureCounties / Times45/72IncreaseUp to 10% decrease10% to 20% decreaseOver 20% decreaseNo dataPercentage change in farmland acreage1992-1997•Across Michigan, from 1992 - 2002, lost over 561,000 acres of farmland-largely Row Crops.•246 New Specialty crop farms from 1997 – 2002.US FARM Numbers Declining19781982198719921997200221000002150000220000022500002300000235000024000002450000250000025500001975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005YearNumber of FarmsFarmsTable 1: Comparisons of Adjusted U.S. Farm Numbers, 1978 to 2002In Specialty Crops:-90% New Farms-~35 Average age-High % Minorities-Often located nearpopulation centers& Water!-Often tied to tourismYet, there is Growth inAgriculture today!Row Crops & Animal Ag-Consolidating-Aging Operators (~55) -Sprawl: Land valuepressure [email protected] Specialty CropFarmers’ MarketsOver 1,000 Ft2Scope of Specialty Crop Direct Outlets in
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