Progress 10/01/98 to 09/30/04
Outputs
The overall objective of the project was to analyze alternative development strategies for rural Oklahoma communities to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy. Specific tools were developed and provided for applied research efforts to assist local leaders. Tools developed included retail trade/gap analysis and targeted economic development methodologies. Targeted economic development methodologies were found to be effective in local economic efforts. Identification of high-ranking industries for retention and/or expansion efforts as well as recruitment provided a "focus" for development efforts. Keys such as community support and ability to implement development plans were also identified as critical. A survey of micro business identified technology as helpful for customer service, marketing, and information gathering. Opportunities to assist business owners include educational needs with accounting software, presentation software, and graphics
design.
Impacts
Oklahoma communities are struggling to diversify and enhance the local base. The project is concerned with analyzing alternative development strategies which may be used to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy.
Publications
- Muske, Glenn, Nancy Stanforth, and Michael D. Woods, "Micro Business Use of Technology and Extensions Role," Journal of Extension, Volume 42, Number 1, February 2004.
- Barta, Suzette, Michael D. Woods, Robert Dauffenbach, and Jeff Wallace, "ORIGINS: A Valuable Web-Based Resource for Community Economic Development", Journal of Extension, Volume 42, Number 1, February 2004.
- Homm, LaDee, Mike D. Woods, and Suzette Barta, "Rebuilding After Natural Disaster: A Targeted Economic Development Approach," Journal of the Community Development Society, Volume 34, Number 1, 2003, pp. 107-124.
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Progress 10/01/02 to 09/30/03
Outputs
The project has an overall objective concerned with analyzing alternative development strategies which may be utilized in rural Oklahoma to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy. Specific activities completed during this time period include completion of a report for the State Chamber regarding rural development of options. Recommendations included: Identifying industries and clusters of economic activity (or potential clusters) that make sense for rural Oklahoma. Examples included value-added agricultural enterprises, rural tourism, and appropriate manufacturing or service sectors. Also, recommendations related to investment in appropriate infrastructure and local capacity building were addressed. Another study documented the economic impact of selected food processing firms in the state. Finally, a report documenting trends in the rural Oklahoma economy was completed. Rural Oklahoma continues to lay the urban regions of the state in both job growth
and population.
Impacts
Oklahoma communities are struggling to diversify and enhance the local base. The project is concerned with analyzing alternative development strategies which may be used to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy.
Publications
- Barta, Suzette, Susan Trzebiatowski, Gerald A. Doeksen, and Mike D. Woods, "Economic Conditions and Trends in Rural Oklahoma," AE 03002, Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, January 2003.
- Barta, Suzette and Mike D. Woods, "The Community Economic Development Toolkit," Journal of Extension, Volume 40, Number 5, October 2002.
- Willoughby, Chuck and Mike D. Woods, "The Economic Impact of the Made in Oklahoma Coalition Member Companies on Oklahomas Economy: 2002," Prepared for the Made in Oklahoma Coalition, March 12, 2003.
- Woods, Mike, "Oklahoma Rural Development: Options and Opportunities," State Policy and Economic Development in Oklahoma: 2003, A Report to Oklahoma 21st Century, Research Affiliate of the State Chamber, February 2003, pp. 45-57.
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Progress 10/01/01 to 09/30/02
Outputs
The project has an overall objective concerned with analyzing alternative development strategies which may be utilized in rural Oklahoma to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy. Specific activities during this time period include completion of an article for the Journal of Extension describing research-based tools used to aid rural Oklahoma communities in local development efforts. Impact assessment and retail trade analysis are two of the tools described. Another article completed in the Journal of Adult Education describes an economic impact methodology used for assessing adult education programs. An Extension Fact Sheet was completed to aid local retailers and was based on focus group input from several retail experts. Finally, a report documenting trends in the rural Oklahoma economy was completed. Rural Oklahoma continues to lead the urban areas of the state in terms of job growth and population growth.
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- Barta, Suzette, Susan Trzebiatowski, Gerald A. Doeksen, Mike D. Woods, Economic Conditions and Trends in Rural Oklahoma, AE 01190, Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, November 2001.
- Piewthongngam, Kullapapruk, Mike D. Woods, Rodney Holcomb, and Chuck Willoughby, Impact of Agriculture on Oklahoma's Economy: 2000, Report prepared for Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University, 2002.
- Barta, Suzette and Mike Woods, How to Survive When You're Being Hundred-Dollared to Death: Expert Advice for Handling Donation Requests, WCR-961, Current Report, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, March 2002.
- Solomon, Brenda, Ed Harris, Suzette Barta, and Mike Woods, Economic Impact: One Methodology for Valuing Adult Education Programs, Journal of Adult Education, Volume 30, Number 1, Spring/Summer 2002.
- Barta, Suzette and Mike D. Woods, The Community Economic Development Toolkit, Journal of Extension, Volume 40, Number 5, October 2002.
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Progress 10/01/00 to 09/30/01
Outputs
The project has an overall objective concerned with analyzing alternative development strategies which may be utilized in rural Oklahoma to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy. Specific activities during this time period include completion of an article for the Journal of Extension documenting use of `'gap analysis'' a method for analyzing retail trade trends and market capture in towns and cities. Evaluations from 15 Oklahoma communities found the technique to be useful in assessing opportunities and enhancing local development efforts. Several Extension Fact Sheets were also completed as the result of applied research efforts and addressed issues such as plant location decision criterion, housing needs assessments, and targeted economic development techniques. These publications assist local leaders in identifying economic development options and improving local housing stock in order to promote effective community development. Finally, a report
documenting trends in the rural Oklahoma economy was completed. Rural Oklahoma continues to lag the urban areas of the state in terms of job growth and population growth.The project has an overall objective concerned with analyzing alternative development strategies which may be utilized in rural Oklahoma to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy. Specific activities during this time period include completion of an article for the Journal of Extension documenting use of `'gap analysis'' a method for analyzing retail trade trends and market capture in towns and cities. Evaluations from 15 Oklahoma communities found the technique to be useful in assessing opportunities and enhancing local development efforts. Several Extension Fact Sheets were also completed as the result of applied research efforts and addressed issues such as plant location decision criterion, housing needs assessments, and targeted economic development techniques. These publications assist local
leaders in identifying economic development options and improving local housing stock in order to promote effective community development. Finally, a report documenting trends in the rural Oklahoma economy was completed. Rural Oklahoma continues to lag the urban areas of the state in terms of job growth and population growth.
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- Barta, Suzette D., and Mike D. Woods, `'Gap Analysis: A Tool for Community Economic Development,'' Journal of Extension, Volume 39, Number 2, April 2001.
- Holcomb, Rodney B., Jeannine Flores-Bastidas, and Mike D. Woods, `'A Comparison of Plan Location Determinants: Food vs. Non-food Agricultural Processors,'' Food Technology Facts, FAPC-112, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, May 2001.
- Barta, Suzette D., and Mike Woods, `'Constructing a Community Housing Profile: Estimating Supply and Demand in Your Local Housing Market,'' Oklahoma State University Extension Facts, WF-919, Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, January 2001
- Barta, Suzette, Gerald Doeksen, Mike D. Woods, `'Economic Conditions and Trends in Rural Oklahoma,'' AE-00111, Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, November 2000.
- Homm, LaDee, Mike Woods, Gerald Doeksen, Jack Frye, and Stan Ralstin, `'Blueprints for Your Community's Future: A Targeted Economic Development Approach,'' Oklahoma State University Extension Facts, WF-918, Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, November 2000.
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Progress 10/01/99 to 09/30/00
Outputs
The project contains an overall objective concerned with analyzing alternative development strategies which may be utilized in rural Oklahoma to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy. Specific activities during this time period include conducted an economic impact assessment for an Oklahoma community devastated by a tornado. The community lost a large outlet mall, a warehouse distribution center, and the local hospital. Total job loss (direct and indirect) was estimated to be 1,176 with a payroll loss of over $10 million. The project produced a methodology for assessing this type of impact in cooperation with other agencies such as FEMA. Additional research was conducted during this time period related to site location decision factors. Food processors were found to give significant consideration to water supply, cost of water, and natural gas cost as compared to non-food processors. Finally, home-based businesses as an economic sector in the state
was profiled.
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- Eilrich, F., G. Doeksen, M. Woods, and J. Frye, "The Economic Impact of the 1999 Tornado on the Economy of Stroud and Lincoln County, Oklahoma," Visions, Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, Volume 73, Number 1, 2000.
- Flores-Bastidas, J., R.B. Holcomb, M. Woods, and C.P. Lyford, "Factors Affecting Agribusiness Firm Location Decisions: A Site Selection Survey Approach for Oklahoma," Visions, Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, Volume 73, Number 1, 2000.
- Muske, G., M. Woods, and K. Biers, "Oklahoma Home-Based Businesses: Economic Growth Potential for the New Millennium," Visions, Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, Volume 72, Number 2, 1999.
- Woods, M., and T.S. Smith, "The Impact of an Entrepreneurial Business in Rural Oklahoma," In Small Town and Rural Economic Development: A Case Studies Approach, Edited by Peter V. Schaeffer and Scott Loveridge: Westport, Connecticut and London, Praeger, 2000, pp. 271-276.
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Progress 10/01/98 to 09/30/99
Outputs
The overall objective of the project is to analyze alternative development strategies for rural Oklahoma communities to aid in diversifying and strengthening the local economy. Recent analysis includes a report on rural development trends and policy options prepared for State policy makers. Human resource, infrastructure, and economic development policy options were presented. An analysis documenting the economic impact of the swine industry on Oklahoma was also completed: overall impacts included 18,500 jobs and over $501 million in income. Analysis of home-based businesses were also reported during the past year. Community strategies to encourage business development were described and included enhanced business environment, zoning flexibility, mentors, and local financing. Finally, the potential for expanded international trade opportunities along the Interstate-35 corridor was explored through a survey of service providers. Inability to effectively reach firms in
rural areas was identified as a major barrier by service providers.
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- Woods, M., N. Lansford, S. Barta, and G. Doeksen. Rural Development in Oklahoma: A Policy Perspective. Report Prepared for Governor's Office and State Secretary of Agriculture, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University, September 1999.
- Muske, G., and M. Woods. Home-Based Business: An Economic Development Alternative. Oklahoma State University Extension Facts, WF-915, Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, June 1999.
- Willoughby, C., B. Luce, J. E. Williams, and M. Woods. Economic Impact of Swine Production in Oklahoma. Current Farm Economics, Volume 71, Number 2, 1998.
- Sanders, L., D. Henneberry, J. White, and M. Woods. The Role of the I-35 NAFTA Corridor: Oklahoma Agriculture in Global Trade. Current Farm Economics, Volume 71, Number 1, 1998.
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Progress 10/01/97 to 09/30/98
Outputs
New project 10/01/98. No progress to report.
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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