Madison County is truly an agricultural county, where close to 45% of the county's land area is devoted to a variety of agricultural enterprises.

According to the 2012 Ag Census, there are 838 farms in Madison County. Average farm size is 224 acres, while median farm size is 105 acres. Agricultural product sales from these farms totaled $117,730,000. Seventy-four percent of those sales were from the dairy and livestock sectors, while crop sales accounted for 26%.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County offers research-based resources and education to our farming community, and addresses the overall goals of our local agriculture community. Educators help farms to remain viable and profitable businesses by providing comprehensive, research-based information in animal and natural resource husbandry, business planning and marketing, diversified farm products, and technical and financial support opportunities. We connect clients with Cornell University faculty, Extension experts, and with other community agencies that also can provide information and support.

The AARP Endicott Chapter provides informative programs and involves members in legislative action to improve conditions for the elderly at monthly meetings. Monthly bulletin is sent to members. Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM.

The Delaware County Senior Council, comprised of representatives from Senior Clubs throughout the county, serves as an important link between the county's elder citizens and the Office for the Aging. The Council meets at 12:30 p.m., the 2nd Monday of every month at The First Presbyterian Church, Clinton Street Delhi, NY. All Seniors are always welcome to attend. For further information contact John Hampel, President at 607-363-7303.

FOCUS ON LEARNING: DON'T "SLIDE" THIS SUMMER!

LAUNCH sail is an academically based program geared at maintaining and developing academic skills over the summer months in order to address summer regression; also known as the “summer slide”. Class sizes are small allowing teachers to target each individual student’s needs and provide a hands-on, multi-sensory approach to learning creating a fun and engaging experience for students.

Classes offered include reading, math, written language/study strategies, social awareness, technology, art, and music.

Class periods are 45 minutes in length.

Each child has an individual schedule based on class selection.

Students are grouped according to age.

Class size is no more than eight students per teacher.

Classes are taught by highly-qualified teachers who work in local school districts during the school year.

The teachers are responsible for designing their own curriculum to address the needs of the students, with the exception of reading class, in which the teachers are required to use the Orton-Gillingham/Wilson method.

The program strives to achieve the following outcomes for each student: to be engaged in:

learning

experience success

have fun

experience no regression

maintain academic growth

develop strategies

learn new skills

develop social skills

develop new friendships.

Students of varying abilities participate in the program, including, but not limited to, typical learners, students diagnosed with a learning disability and/or ADHD, and higher functioning students on the autism spectrum.

First Ward Action Council (FWAC) provides assistance to Binghamton first and second ward residents with issues affecting neighborhoods, such as neighborhood re-development and improvement. Maintains information on housing and provides referrals. Provides assistance to neighborhood watch groups and other community organizations. Offers internships in conjunction with Binghamton University.

Programs include:

Community Building In Action (CBA) is a federally-funded program that serves as a liaison between the City of Rochester, neighborhood business associations, and neighborhood groups to improve the business environment in the northeast quadrant. Provide training and services which allow individuals and resident groups to shape their environments and take a greater role in their community.

Peer Advocacy - Consumers of mental heath services providing education, support and system advocacy for other consumers

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), administers vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs. Provides services to assist eligilble individuals with disabilities to obtain employment.

Basic Needs Programs, which offers families and individuals experiencing hunger, current or imminent homelessness, or other crises access to food, personal items, clothing, direct financial assistance, and referrals.

SNCC’s Food Pantry will provide enough emergency food for three days/nine meals for each individual in the household.

SNCC’s Homeless Prevention Program, which successfully provides financial assistance, in the form of first month’s rent will transition individuals/families leaving homeless shelters into independent and affordable housing. One-on-one budgeting and credit repair sessions are available on-site with our Homeless Prevention Coordinator.

SNCC’s Social Work Team, assists with more complex cases by providing individualized case management and coaching to families who have a variety of other needs that threaten their overall stability. SNCC’s Licensed Social Worker supervises Social Work Interns from Syracuse University, which adds capacity to manage more unique cases requiring additional support and attention.

Power Source Parenting, which offers peer support and accessible instruction so that pregnant or young parents can develop the skills to raise their children while pursuing their own educational and vocational goals.

The Board of Elections is a bipartisan office comprised of two appointed Commissioners representing the state’s major political parties, and equal party representation in all facets of the Board. Tioga County Board of Elections can provide sample ballots, polling locations and maps, voter information and forms, who is running for office, elected officials, and election inspectors.