 Cooperative Extension regional agriculture programs are the result of unique partnerships that provide opportunities to commercial producers beyond their individual counties’ borders. These ag teams present educational programs on a wide variety of topics, consult with commercial farmers and producers in a timely manner on specific technical issues, provide on-site visits when necessary and provide assitance to beginning farmers in addition to those making production changes.
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 Emergency responder information on pesticide spills and accidents: CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For pesticide information: National Pesticide Information Center: 800-858-7378
To Report Oil and Hazardous Material Spills in New York State: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Response - 800-457-7362 (in NYS), 518-457-7362 (outside NYS)
Poison Control Centers: Poison Control Centers nationwide: 800-222-1222 If you are unable to reach a Poison Control Center or obtain the information your doctor needs, the office of the NYS Pesticide Coordi-nator at Cornell University, 607-255-1866, may be able to assist you in obtaining such information.
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Posted 2/12/2019
Announcing the Application Cutoff of Date March 15, 2019 for the Young Forest Initiative to Benefit Native Wildlife in New York
Fultonville, N. Y., February 8, 2019 – The Wildlife Management Institute, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Audubon New York, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Quality Deer Management Association, and the Ruffed Grouse Society, is offering an additional opportunity for producers in New York State to apply for financial assistance to address insufficient young forest habitat for targeted wildlife species.
Posted 2/6/2019
by 02/26/2019
Spotted Lanternfly Basics: Webinar Announcement A new webinar series is being developed to provide information on spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that has been found to feed on 70 species of plants in both the agricultural and urban segments of the northeastern United States. The spotted lanternfly is an excellent hitchhiker and moves primarily through human movement, giving it the potential to show up anywhere in the United States. It is important to know how to properly identify this pest and report its sighting. Each webinar will be one hour in length and cover:
Posted 12/5/2018
 NYS announced $1 million for the 5th round of the New Farmers Grant Fund. The Grants will help beginning farmers improve profitability through one or both of specific goals.
Grants may provide a minium of $15,000 and a maximum of $50,000 for up to 50% of total projecet costs.
Posted 6/13/2018
We welcome Nicole Tommell as the agricultural business management specialist on the Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops team. Nicole will provide leadership for planning and developing programing that emphasizes business management and profitability. Thanks to the CCE associations in the region and Cornell for expanding our team’s capacity to meet the educational needs of the ag industry in Chenango, Fulton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Otsego, Saratoga and Schoharie Counties.
Nicole received her Bachelor of Technology degree from SUNY Cobleskill in Agricultural Business. She also holds a Masters in Agricultural Education from North Carolina State University. Before joining the team, Nicole was a Visiting Instructor at SUNY Cobleskill teaching courses ranging from agricultural business to animal science. She has also managed a diversified cattle operation she owns with her husband.
Her primary goal will be to provide business analysis, planning and development support for agricultural businesses in the region. Please welcome Nicole to the team.
Posted 5/2/2018
 ALBANY — The recently adopted 2018-19 New York State budget offers good news for a new generation of farmers looking for farmland in New York. The budget includes funding to create the “Farmland for a New Generation Program,” which will help aspiring farmers find land to farm anywhere in the state.
Posted 5/2/2018
 Willsboro, NY; April 16, 2018: Growers who are first to market with peppers, tomatoes, and other fresh market vegetables have a distinct advantage. Earlier spring crops, double yields, and the potential for $1390 in added net revenue are among the results noted in the 2017 vegetable production research report posted at www.nnyagdev.org by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program.
Posted 4/21/2018
 Have you recently purchased a utility or farm tractor? Would you like to know more about operating and maintaining this investment you made? A workshop for adults who wish to learn or improve their farm machinery skills, enabling you to better operate and maintain farm equipment, is coming up on Saturday, April 21, 2018.This hands-on workshop will be held at Hudson River Tractor, 2173 New York 203, Chatham, NY 12037. The workshop begins at 9:00 A.M. and concludes at 2:00 P.M, and is co-hosted by the Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and Hudson River Tractor.The cost of the workshop is $5.00 in advance or $10.00 on the day of the event. The registration fee covers light refreshments and printed materials.Pre-registration is requested. You can register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Adult_Tract_Oper_201. You may also register over the phone by calling (518)765-3518. For more information about the workshop, please feel free to email Steve Hadcock at seh11@cornell.edu.
Posted 4/14/2018
Producing a Consistent Product: For Livestock Producers: Beef Cattle, Hogs, Sheep & Goats CCE Madison County, 100 Eaton St, Morrisville, NY 9 am to 12 noon $30 per person, includes lunch Registration is required by April 6, 2018. Pay with credit card online at http://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/ Please call (315)866-7920 if you have any questions.Producers are always searching for a marketing avenue for their products. The real issue is that the buyers/consumers are looking to purchase a consistent product, not just a product. By having a consistent product, producers can maintain their current customers and gain additional ones. Please come join Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist, for a half day event regarding this topic
Posted 3/29/2018
The Cornell Guidelines are designed as a practical guide for producers, consultants, educators, pesticide dealers, and others involved in producing agricultural crops. Cornell Guidelines can be purchased through any Cornell Cooperative Extension office or from the Cornell Store at Cornell University. To order from the Cornell Store, call (844) 688-7620 or order online.
Posted 3/24/2018
March 24, 2018, Internal Parasites in Sheep & Goats, FAMACHA Certification Workshop CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties, Meeting Hall, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534 Cost: $20 per farm or family for supplies plus $10 for each person (includes pizza lunch). Pre-Registration Required – Spaces are Limited! Register online (you can also pay via PayPal from this link): https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SheepFAMACHA_210, or call CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties at 518-828-3346 Ext. 209.
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