PowerPoint PresentationSlide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Michigan’s PopulationSlide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Changing EconomySlide 14Slide 15Changing Dynamics for FamiliesMichigan Fertility?Slide 18Changing Dynamics for YouthSlide 20Slide 21Slide 22Percentage change in farmland acreage 1992-1997Table 1: Comparisons of Adjusted U.S. Farm Numbers, 1978 to 2002Slide 25Slide 26Great Lakes CatchmentSlide 28Specialty Crops IncludeSlide 30Slide 31Most Specialty Crops are Grown in Intimate Proximity to Water!Slide 33Water Demand is Growing, But Supplies Are LimitedLansing Area Water Quality?Lansing Area Water QualityExcess nutrients spur algal bloomsAgriculture Dominates Water Use, But Its Share Will DeclineSlide 39Slide 40Michigan’s Agricultural & Natural Resource DiversitySlide 42Slide 43Slide 44Slide 45Public Concern for Michigan’s Natural ResourcesU.S. User Expenditures for Pesticides (By Pesticide Type & Market Sector, 1999 Estimates)Excessively Eroded SoilSlide 49Many of Earth’s Forests Have Been Cleared or DegradedPaper Use is Growing WorldwidePaper Recycling: Rising Volume, Growing ImportanceChanges in Community Structure and InvolvementBringing Knowledge to LifeSlide 55Slide 56Globalism, Environmentalism &Sustainability: Michigan Where do I plug in?Globalism, Environmentalism &Sustainability: Michigan Where do I plug in?Now playing:Larry Groce“Junk Food Junkie”Goals:Goals:1. Identify MI in the Global Economy1. 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.2. 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!3. Target areas that I can get involved directly--- today!Assignment: Figure out where I can plug in now!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?Do You?1. Think Globally and Act locally; Right here in MIichigan...1. Think Globally and Act locally; Right here in MIichigan...2. Take personal responsibility for your ecological footprint... 2. Take personal responsibility for your ecological footprint... 3. Act as a citizen and a critical consumer of information, including “scientific” information...3. Act as a citizen and a critical consumer of information, including “scientific” information...Assignment: Figure out where I can plug in now!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… 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% •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% MichiganMichiganTop 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)Top 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)MichiganMichiganMichigan’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: $16,400Changing Economy•Old economy industries are retooling to Old economy industries are retooling to compete more effectively in the digital age. compete more effectively in the digital age. •Some believe: High tech infrastructure is a must Some believe: High tech infrastructure is a must to attract and retain business in communities.to attract and retain business in communities.•Traditional manufacturing, particularly auto Traditional manufacturing, particularly auto making, is decreasing. making, is decreasing. •Emerging industries are based on information Emerging industries are based on information technology, the life sciences, and advanced technology, the life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.manufacturing. •Globalization has created shifts in where / how / Globalization has created shifts in where / how / to whom products are marketedto 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.DiversityIncome DisparityBaby BoomersEducation AccessHealth & Therapeutic lifestyle Michigan FamiliesCounties / Times 38/51Changing Dynamics for Families•Diversity in household structure continues to
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