GRANTS – All of these grants are for businesses that have already started and want to develop a new idea or test an idea or do something different.These are not for farms that need money for general development.

NYS Farm Viability Institute Grants. Go to the website.

Northeast Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program – Grower Grants Now Available! Click Here. Farmer/Grower grants are due in Dec and Partnership grants are due in Nov. There are other grants available. Check it out!

Ag and Markets Current Funding Opportunities – Click here for various closing dates and sources. Ongoing CREES (USDA Extension Site) Funding and Grant Sources Rotating closing dates. Part of the Rural and Community Development program focusing on developing new technologies to promote the sustainability and profitability of small and mid-size farms (which qualifies most NYS farms).
Rural Development Office – Several grant and loan programs are available including – Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Grant Program.

If you would like help applying for any of these grants, please email Beth Claypoole at eac9@cornell.edu
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Websites and Resources Helpful for Agriculture

NYS and US:

• NYS Agriculture and Markets
• New: USDA 2007 Agriculture Census Data – NY and Counties
• NYS Ag Statistic
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Pride of New York - Assists farmers and food processors in branding products. Helps link consumers with growers and high quality food products.
• Soil Survey Information Now on Line!

Cornell and Cooperative Extension:

• Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Cornell University Cooperative Extension Small Farms Program
• NY Farm to School Project
• Cornell Maple Production Program
• Organic Agriculture at Cornell University
• NY FarmNet
• Good Agricultural Practices Program (GAPs), materials also available in Spanish
• NYS IPM program
• IPM Guidelines Website View and Download the publications that you need, for free.
• Trac Software - IPM tracking system for apple, grape, berry and stone fruit.
• Smart Marketing - archives articles: newsletter by Cornell faculty and staff about elements critical to successful marketing in the food and agricultural industry.

Wayne County:

• Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Wayne County Agriculture Economic Development

Other Websites:

• NY Farms!
• New England Small Farm Institute
• Northeast Organic Network
• MultiCultural Resource Center – resources and services in the Finger Lakes area for those that speak Spanish (available in English and Spanish).
• NOFA-NY
• Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Other Important Resources:

• Organic Guide to Growing Vegetables is available!
• 2007 Veg Guidelines are now available!
• Weekly IPM Pest Reports
• Alternative Crop Budgets
• Resources for Starting Your Own Farm Business
• 2009 Agriculture Economic Outlook Conference Proceedings
• Fuel from Farm: A Guide to Small-Scale Ethanol Production
• Municipal Approaches to Energy
• Wind Energy: Issues for Land Owners
• Sales Tax for Maple Producers
• Organic Maple Production – Marketing Opportunities
• Party Directed Mediation - paper by Gregorio Billikopf, Ag Specialist with UC Davis
• Pricing Hay Fact Sheet
• Custom Harvest/Planting, etc rates.

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18th from 9am to noon and you’ll be rewarded with a wealth of information about herbs and a completed project to aid you in the kitchen. Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will lead participants through a three part program at the Extension office on Rte 88 north of Newark.
One session will cover propagation and drying of a variety of herbs. A second session will cover putting together an herbal wreath to take home and in the third session we’ll talk about designing a container garden
using herbs. While most of the morning will deal with culinary herbs, herbs used for their fragrances and decorative qualities will also be covered.

This program promises to be an informative and valuable morning. You’ll come away with lots of ideas for ways to use herbs in your home and an herbal wreath to make your kitchen even more inviting. Workshop cost is $12.00 and the registration deadline is July 10th (space is limited so early registration is recommended). To register send your payment and contact information to: Cornell Cooperative Extension 1581 Rte 88N Newark, NY 14513-9739. For more information contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Newark (315)331-8415.

If you are interested in a workshop in Wayne County, please contact Beth now!

• For more specific information about upcoming classes across the state, please visit the Cornell Pest Management Education Program.
• Recertification courses are available year round through local agriservice and the regional agriculture teams.  Check out the specialist teams’ websites for more information and to enroll so that you get the most up to date info on new classes and workshops.
• An order form for core and category manuals can be found here.
• Information specifically about certification can be found at the DEC website, Wayne County is in region 8.
• New dates are listed below for 2010 training in Ontario County.

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A series of pesticide training and re-certification classes are being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification and meets the D.E.C. experience/education requirements or current applicators seeking pesticide re-certification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course.

Cooperative Extension Center, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Exam Date: March 1, 2010 @ 7 pm – 11 pm

The cost for the training to obtain a license is $110.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This doesn’t include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial, seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost of this is $55.00 for all four classes or $15.00 per class. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 436 or 427 or email nea8@cornell.edu or rw43@cornell.edu or registration available on-line at http://www.cceontario.org/Agriculture_Pesticide.html

For all dates and courses offered around the state – go directly to the Pesticide Management Education Program Calendar for a complete listing.

SAVE ENERGY, SAVE DOLLARS
August 6, 2009 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Newark, September 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Wolcott Library, September 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Clyde-Savannah Library, September 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Cornell Cooperative Extension office in Newark and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Rose Library.
Free and open to the public, must call ahead to register: 315-331-8415, ext. 110

This is a 2-hour workshop designed to increase awareness of the actual energy cost of various components of our homes. Measures that can reduce energy usage are identified. Participants learn about energy programs and local resources available to help them improve the energy efficiency of their homes. In addition, the attendees are encouraged to identify specific actions they might take to reduce their own energy usage. A tool kit is provided FREE to each participant. Families who have experienced difficulty paying their utility bills are the target audience. However, workshops are free and open to the public. More energy savings tips are also available at the “Get Energy Smart” website.

MAKING ENDS MEET
August 4, 2009 from 10:00 am to noon at Finger Lakes Career Center, 1519 Nye Rd., Lyons
Free and open to the public, must call ahead to register: 315-331-8415, ext. 110

This workshop covers money management and budgeting. It is presented in a FREE 2-hour format. Participants learn the importance of setting goals, knowing where their money is currently going and following a spending plan. An assortment of techniques and strategies for taking control of ones financial situation are presented. Participants identify one or two strategies that they might implement in their own lives to enhance their financial well-being. Each participant receives a free tool kit.

TAKE CONTROL OF CREDIT
August 18, 2009  from 10:00 am to noon at Finger Lakes Career Center, 1519 Nye Rd., Lyons
Free and open to the public, must call ahead to register: 315-331-8415, ext. 110

This is the third workshop offered under the auspices of EmPower New York. Like the others, it is FREE and open to the public. Those attending also receive a tool kit to help them establish sound credit management. It helps participants develop an understanding of the world of credit/debt – how it impacts their lives and how they can manage in successfully. We explore debt management strategies, discuss credit reports – how to obtain, how to correct and how to improve – and look at ways to reduce one’s debt load. The program also looks at the wise use of credit in addition to providing direction when families are unable to pay bills.

Diabetes Workshops  coming soon:

 August 22, 2009 “Empowering People to Lead Healthier Lives” led by April Hart from CCS Medical, a company that delivers diabetes supplies,  from 10:00 am to noon at Cooperative Extension in Newark.

September 19 “Telemedicine” led by Cindy Gordon, RN from 10:00 am to noon at the Newark Wayne Community Hospital

October 17 “Personal Disaster Preparation” led by Dana Chapman, RN from Newark Wayne Community Hospital at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Newark

November 21 “Holiday Cooking Workshop” led by Sharon Morano, Community Nutrition Educator with CCE at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Newark

Must call Sharon Morano at 315-331-8415, ext. 203 to register or email her at srm25@cornell.edu.

For information on upcoming workshops or to schedule a diabetes awareness and food demonstration workshop at your church, place of employment or other group, call Sharon Morano at 315-331-8415, ext. 203 or srm25@cornell.edu.

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