Annual Reports / Highlights

Cornell’s Publication Removing Stains at Home is a publication from the College of Human Ecology, Fiber Science and Apparel Design. These directions have been tested in a Cornell University laboratory. If followed, the chance of removing the stain is very good. “Old” stains are more difficult to remove than “fresh” ones, and some staining agents are so strong that they will not react to any efforts to remove them.

For a pdf of this publication, click here. To view as webpage, go to http://www.human.cornell.edu/fsad/outreach/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=47782

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Eat Smart NY Newsletter Archives

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Please note that this newsletter is no longer being produced due to budget cuts.

ESNY Newsletter Winter 2011

ESNY Newsletter Fall 2010

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Agriculture

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Mission:

To provide high quality educational programs that address the needs of local farmers, horticulturists, foresters and homeowners in Herkimer County.

Objectives:

Increase the competitiveness and profitability of commercial agricultural enterprises.
Encourage effective marketing strategies for agricultural products.
Provide clientele with the most recent information possible relating to their area of interest.
Promote the adoption of environmentally sound practices by producers and consumers alike.

The agricultural program of CCE Herkimer County is comprised of two main tracts. The first of these deals specifically with local issues which include consumer agriculture and horticulture, small livestock, natural resources and agricultural economic development. The most recent initiatives in ag. economic development have included the adoption of a Farmland Protection Plan, the involvement of planners and administrators in forming the Mohawk Valley Agricultural Region, dedicated to attracting newcomers to farming in a seven county area, and the creation of a local group involved in garlic and herb farming.

Dairy farming remains the mainstay of agricultural production in Herkimer County, with $47 million in sales generated annually. The Central New York Dairy and Field Crops team provides high quality educational programs that address the needs of commercial agricultural producers in Chenango, Herkimer, Schoharie and Otsego counties. The team includes a dairy and livestock Specialist and a Field Crops Specialist. Educational activities provided by the Team to the agricultural community emphasize not only technical subject matter but also resource management and problem solving. Achieving profitability while meeting personal and business goals is stressed.

Link here to go to the CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops website:
http://cnydairylc.cce.cornell.edu/

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Central NY Farm Progress Show

The 2012 Central NY Farm Progress Show will be held on Wednesday, September 12 & Thursday, September 13 at the Len-Lo Farms on Robinson Rd in Mohawk, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. This event is FREE to the public. Food is available for purchase. There are field demonstrations all day, new equipment, and acres of demonstration plots including: plowing & secondary tillage, forage harvesting, Cornell Cooperative Extension demonstrations. For more information, see: http://cnyfarmprogressshow.net

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Farm Family Assistance Project

2012 marks the fourteenth year of a unique partnership between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County, NY FarmNet, and Herkimer County Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Services. The purpose of the collaboration has been to provide improved support and assistance to the Herkimer County farm community affected by the stresses of operating a farm business and farm life.

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Local Farmers’ Markets

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New Farmers’ Market Website through Herkimer County HealthNet

Herkimer County HealthNet has been awarded a grant from The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. These funds will be used for the charitable purpose of expanding its website to include information about area farmers’ markets and online/on-site buying opportunities for the community. Adam Hutchinson, Executive Director of Herkimer County HealthNet said, “We are thankful for The Community Foundation’s support for this project and generous contribution, which will enable Herkimer County HealthNet to create an interactive, comprehensive tool for local farmers’ markets and community members. We would also like to thank Cornell Cooperative Extension for its efforts in working with us and with farmers’ market managers in an effort to encourage the consumption of locally grown, healthy foods in Herkimer County.” Click here to go to their website: http://farmmarket.herkimerhealthnet.com/

2012 Herkimer County Markets ~ Watch for updates throughout the season.

Dolgeville: Municipal lot, between Kinneys & M&T Bank – Friday 8 am – noon
Herkimer: VFW parking lot, 131 Mohawk St (accepting Food Stamps) - Thursday 10 am - 2 pm and Early Bird: Aubuchon Hardware, 105 N Caroline St. – Thurs 9 am – 1 pm (opening May 23)
Ilion: Parker’s Clapsaddle Farm, 437 Otsego St (Route 51), Friday noon – 6 pm and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm (year-round)
Little Falls: M&T Bank lot, Albany St. – Saturday 8 am – noon
Mohawk: Weller Park, West Main St – Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Old Forge: Park Ave, between Crosby & Lamberton St – Friday 2 pm – 6 pm (opening June 29)
Richfield Springs: Spring Park, Main St - Thursday 2 pm – 6 pm (opening June 21); Saturday 8 am – 1 pm (opening June 16)
West Winfield: Federated Church, 452 E Main St – Wednesday 4 pm-7pm (opening June 6)

Click on the name of the market to bring you to MapQuest for driving directions.

See where the markets are located on the “Herkimer County Local Foods Map“! Click Here!

For more information on Herkimer County HealthNet Inc, see http://herkimerhealthnet.com/

For more information on ”Eat 3″ see http://eat3.org/

For markets in other areas see the New York State Ag & Markets site at http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AP/CommunityFarmersMarkets.asp

Click here for the Community Walk webpage featuring an interactive map of the “Herkimer County Local Foods Map”

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Soil Sampling

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DIRECTIONS FOR TAKING SOIL SAMPLESCornell Cooperative Extension in Herkimer County provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Sample To The Proper Depth:

Areas which will be rototilled/turned under.
If the area to be sampled will be rototilled or turned under before planting you want to take a soil sample from the tillage depth. This depth is usually 6-10 inches but could be greater. The tillage depth is important because this is the depth that you will be able to mix in the needed limestone before planting/seeding.

Established lawns.
A sample from the top 2-4 inches of soil is satisfactory. Thatch, grass, and other debris should not be included with the soil sample. Please remove this debris before placing soil in the zip-lock bag or container.

Established Tree/Small Fruits, Landscape Trees/Shrubs, Annual, Perennial and Bulb Gardens.
A surface soil sample from the top 8 inches is satisfactory. For deep-rooted trees, shrubs and fruit crops a sub-soil sample taken from the 8-24 inch depth is often taken in addition to the surface sample. Deep-rooted plants depend on soil at these depths for nutrients.

Compost, potting mixtures, topsoil piles.
Each batch of soil/compost should be sampled separately. Be sure compost, potting mixtures or soil has been thoroughly mixed.

Obtain A Representative Sample:
Each soil sample should be a representative sample consisting of the soil from cores taken randomly at several places across the garden, lawn, etc. This should minimize any spot in the area, which is non-uniform to the overall area. Walk diagonally across the area to be sampled and take a core from 10-15 random locations spaced evenly apart over the entire area. Each core taken from the area to be sampled is placed into the clean plastic pail. When all cores are obtained mix them thoroughly then remove two 8-ounce cupfuls of soil and place both of these in a single clean plastic bag/container and identify it with a marker (i.e. #1, letter A, etc.).

How Many Samples Are Needed:
In most cases only one sample is needed for a single lawn, garden, etc. This holds true as long as the soil texture and previous limestone and fertilizer applications have been the same. A separate sample should be taken from areas where this is not true, where problems exists, soil types are different or where plants with different pH requirements are growing or will be grown.

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Planning for Weather-Related Emergencies

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Emergency Food Supply – 3 Days
Emergency Generator Safety
Perparing Food During a Power Failure
Preparing an Emergency Food Supply – Short Term Food Storage
Preparing an Emergency Food Supply – Long Term Food Storage
Preparing an Emergency Food Supply – Storing Water Supplies
Planning for Weather-Related Emergencies: Recommendations for Food & Water Safety

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Calendar

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Click on the icon below to go to the CCE Herkimer Google Calendar

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4-H Club Maintenance

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Club Secretary Reports are due to the 4-H Office the 5th of every month.

Traditional Club Secretary Report Form
Cloverbud Club Leader Monthly Report Form

Club Planning

4-H Program Planning Sheet 2011-12

Fundraising Guidelines and Request form

Year End Completion

4-H Traditional Member Year End Completion Sheet 2012
4-H Independent Member Year End Sheets 2012
Cloverbud Year End Completion Sheet 2012
4-H Traditional CLUB Year End Completion Sheets 2012
Cloverbud CLUB Year End Completion Sheets 2012

Enrollment (new members only ~ re-enrolling members must contact the 4-H Office to obtain a re-enrollment form)

Enrollment Form for New Members
Member Acknowledgement of Risk Form 2011-12
4-H Member Code of Conduct
Volunteer Code of Conduct
Volunteer Application
Leader Volunteer Enrollment Form
Volunteer Consent-Authorization Form
Permission Slip and Medical Release Form (for leaders to keep)
Photo Release

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