Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Horticulture

Happening in Oneida County…

Festival Brochure (PDF)

Saturday, June 28
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Farm & Home Center
121 Second Street
Oriskany
For directions:
(315) 736-3394 or visit
http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/oneida

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Livingston County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 158 Main Street, Mt Morris, NY
1 pm-3 pm
So You Want to Be a Berry Farmer?
Cornell Berry Extension Support Specialist Cathy Heidenreich from the Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ithaca will present a program on berry growing on Tuesday, February 26 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension building in Mt Morris from 1 to 3pm.
The program will point out the keys to successful commercial and non-commercial berry farming including marketing, startup costs, site selection, preparation and layout, cultivar selection and planting, crop production and management, labor, and profitability. Strawberries, brambles, blueberries, currants and gooseberries will be included in discussions. Topics include nutrient management, weed, insect and disease management, trellising, irrigation and more. Printed materials are included in the presentation and production guides for brambles, highbush blueberries and strawberries will be available to examine for ordering.

There is no fee, but registration is suggested to assure notification of any change in scheduling. Phone 585-658-3250 for registration or questions.

Trying to reach new audiences in your community?

Cheryl Hearty from Dutchess County CCE shares this national Gardening Association site brought was brought to her attention by a Master Gardener Volunteer.

She says it is easy to post events and it can’t hurt to help spread the word about your CCE educational opportunities. Check out the events calendar section at:

http://nationalgardenmonth.org/index.php