In response to recent regulations from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation prohibiting open burning, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego County) is exploring the possibility of a collaborative effort with other county agencies to help local farmers address the issue of agricultural plastics disposal.

State Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Darrel J. Aubertine today announced that a hearing on the Farm Worker Fair Labor Practices Act (S.2247-B) has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 1, Hearing Room A in the Legislative Office Building.

Attention farmers! Make plans to attend the discussion series Oswego County Transitioning Agriculture Managers. This four-part series will focus on many topics that will face farmers in the future.

State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said today that a bill passed in the Senate to allow the state’s winemaking industry to engage in “custom crush” sales will enable a growing segment of the state’s agriculture industry to build on its recent success.

“Today is a real eye-opener for me, ” said Levi’s mother, Cynthia Rudd. “To come and have people ask about our chickens, our maple syrup, and our wood products. I get very excited about what we have to offer.”

January is the ideal time for growers to review their risk exposure for the coming year. The objective of the New York State Department of Ag and Markets Crop Insurance Education program is to provide growers with the information they need to purchase the best crop insurance for their farm operation.

The following locally grown and raised products will be available: fresh evergreen wreaths, honey, elk meat, local wine, cheese, alpaca fiber products (such as hats, mittens and scarves), potatoes, onions, apples, holly, berries, statice wreaths, maple syrup, and eggs.

State Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Darrel J. Aubertine today held a public hearing in Watertown to discuss the critical issues facing agriculture here in the North Country and throughout New York State.

The course will provide information to agriculture producers on strategies to prevent economic loss from pests affecting vegetable, fruit, greenhouse and field/forage crops.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is hosting a “Holiday Farmers Market” on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Mexico VFW, 5930 Scenic Ave/State Route 3, Mexico. Visit the holiday farmers market for great holiday gift ideas and a wide variety of local agricultural products.

The Fulton District Wide Storytelling Festival was held and storytellers from throughout the district showcased their talents in telling a wide variety of stories. Participants told a folktale, fairytale, myth, legend, tall tale or fable. The stories ranged from spooky legends to hilarious tales and many had a useful moral attached that provided a bit [...]

Parents: Get your social life back on track! Go out “guilt-free” and have fun knowing that your children are not just waiting for you by the TV — but are having fun too!

Happy New Year to all of our readers in the tri-county region!
While our Richland facility is closed until April, the society is still active with Friday afternoon hours at the Barclay Court House in Pulaski (2nd floor over DMV, 2pm until 5) or by appointment. We got off to a rocky start following our [...]