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Late Blight is worse than ever this year.  One of the most visible early symptoms of the disease are brown spots (lesions) on stems. They begin small and firm, then quickly enlarge, with white fungal growth developing under moist conditions that leads to a soft rot collapsing the stem.

Classic symptoms are large (at least nickel-sized) olive-green to brown spots on leaves with slightly fuzzy white fungal growth on the underside when conditions have been humid (early morning or after rain). Sometimes the border of the spot is yellow or has a water-soaked appearance. Spots begin tiny, irregularly shaped and brown. Firm, brown spots develop on tomato fruit.

Check your plants regularly.

Below are some helpful information sheets.  If you have further questions contact Steve VanderMark at the Extension office.  (315)379-9192 ext. 232.

Late Blight Fact Sheet

Rutgers Late Blight Fact Sheet

Late Blight of Tomato and Potato

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some helpful links:

http://blogs.cornell.edu/hort/2009/06/26/late-blight-a-serious-disease-killing-tomatoes-and-potatoes-this-year/

http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactSheets/lateblight/late.htm

http://www.hort.cornell.edu/department/Facilities/lihrec/vegpath/lbfaq.pdf

http://www.hort.cornell.edu/department/Facilities/lihrec/vegpath/lbmisinfo.pdf

Extension Learning Farm

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm is located in Canton, NY. We are part of our local county extension office and we are a long ways from Ithaca where Cornell University is located. However, like them, our mission is education. Livestock and crop demonstrations, ag awareness activities for schools and the public, maple production, 4-H activities, and an FFA aquaculture program are our main operations.

We have volunteer groups like the BOCES Community Connections Program and Work-study students from SUNY Canton that help with the sheep operation. Several local young people volunteer to help during the summer because of their interest in animals or becoming a veterinarian someday. Many groups such as the Maple Producers, North Country Shepherds, Farm Bureau, etc, meet at the farm. There is a steady stream of busses, vans and cars coming and going.

Welcome To St. Lawrence County

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office Complex

1894 State Highway 68 Canton, NY 13617

315-379-9192
315-379-0926 Fax

Extension Learning Farm

2043 State Highway 68, Canton, NY 13617

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide unbiased, educational outreach to the North Country through research, education and demonstration in Food and Agricultural Systems, Life Skills, Community Enhancement, Rural Stewardship, and Youth Development

VISION STATEMENT

To be a center of dynamic educational programming which will dramatically improve the quality of life and opportunity of North Country residents.

“Cornell Cooperative Extension actively supports equal educational and employment opportunities. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, religion, political beliefs, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, maintenance of affirmative action programs that will assure the continuation of such equality of opportunity”

If you have any comments or concerns please contact Anita Figueras at the Extension Office or cceprograms@cornell.edu

Breastfeeding Program

The Academy of Pediatrics and other health and nutrition authorities recommend that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first six months and that breastfeeding continue for at least the first year of life, along with the gradual introduction of a variety of healthy foods.

Getting babies started out with the best nutrition is important. Infants who are not breastfed have a greater risk for a variety of short and long term illnesses.

Program Educators at Cornell Cooperative Extension provide information about feeding infants. They are skilled at helping mothers learn how to breastfeed. Educators can provide information by phone or; at home for those who are eligible for our nutrition education programs. The following are some of the topics that CCE educators will cover.

• What you need to know about breastfeeding before baby is born.

• Help breastfeeding woman with concerns such as uncomfortable breastfeeding or concerns about milk supply.

• Supplementing baby with bottles of breastmilk or formula.

• Help mothers plan for continuing to breastfeed once they return to work or school.

• Answer questions about the current recommendations for infant nutrition.

• Talk to families about feeding solid foods to baby.

• Talk to families about safe use of infant formula.

For more information contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office at 315-379-9192.

ESNY is a Nutrition Program which provides opportunities and choices including:

Help to famlies elegible to receive or receiving food stamps to maintain a well-balanced diet.
A series of lessons, taught by a trained nutrition teaching visitor, tailored to your needs.
Nutrition and health programs for youth, families, and individuals.

Eat Smart New York Can Help Participants to:

Plan and prepare econonmical and nutritious meals and snacks
Stretch your food dollar.
Add variety to meals with new foods.
Identify key nutrients in foods.
Identify methods to store and preserve foods.
Make the best use of food stamps.
Eat healthy to maintain a healthy body.
Teach your children good eating habits that will last them a lifetime.
Utilize food resources and services within the community.
Start a family garden.
Budget your income to get the msot for your money.
Develop a personalized exercise program.

For More Information Contact

Kristin Colarusso, Ext. 222 kec47@cornell.edu