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From: Catherine A Barnes <cab377 AT cornell.edu>

 

Upcoming events in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture

in the South Central New York Region

 

AGRICULTURE

 

ABC’s of Pastured Poultry-Thursday July 15^th- 6:30-8:30pm. Heritage Pastures, 2343 Stanton Hill Road, Nichols. Learn how to raise poultry on pasture. Whether your’re just exploring options for using your land or you are already raising poultry, this workshop is for you. Class fee is $10/person or $15/household. For more information and to pre-register contact CCE Tioga 607-687-4020.

Cornell Agro-forestry Tour- Tuesday July 20^th- Do you want to learn how to use your forest for more than just firewood and timber? If so, join Professor Ken Mudge at the MacDaniels Nut Grove on Tuesday July 20, from 6:30-8:30 pm. This hands-on workshop and tour will demonstrate how to inoculate logs for mushroom production, show how to grow ornamentals in the forest, feature edible plants that can be incorporated into a forest setting, and show ginseng and goldenseal production in naturalized forest beds. Permaculture concepts are also being employed to reduce honeysuckle and channel water flow down the hillside setting. All exhibits will be presented in a forest setting. The tour requires considerable walking and restrooms are not accessible.  Preregistration is required and space is limited. The fee is $3/person or $5/couple. Reserve your spot by calling 607-272-2292. http://www.hort.cornell.edu/mng/ for details.

2010 Fruit Field Days - Wednesday  and Thursday July 28^th and 29^th- Cornell University will host the event at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY, on Wednesday and Thursday, July 28 & 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m each day. Grapes and berry fruits will be the focus on July 28, and tree fruits will be addressed on July 29. Fruit growers, consultants, and industry personnel are invited to tour field plots and learn about the latest research and extension efforts being carried out by researchers on the Geneva and Ithaca campuses, and on commercial farms elsewhere in the state. The focus will be on all commodities key to New York's $300 million fruit industry: apples, grapes, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and other berry crops. Pre-registration is required, and can be done either online (via credit card) or by mailing in a check plus the registration form, available on the NYSAES home page under "Events" (www.nysaes.cornell.edu), on the Cornell Fruit web page under "News and Events" (www.fruit.cornell.edu), and through Cornell Cooperative Extension regional fruit program newsletters. More program information and the online pre-registration site are posted on the above web pages. For sponsorship and exhibitor information, contact Debbie Breth at 585-798-4265 or dib1 AT cornell.edu.  For question please contact Contact: Amy Andersen, ada10 AT cornell.edu, 315-787-2331.

 

New York Nut Growers Association Meeting, Saturday, July 31^st- The New York Nut Growers Association will hold its summer meeting at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Plant Science Building, Room 329, on Saturday morning, July 31rst. There will be presentations on commercial walnut growing in New York State, and on the 1,000 canker disease of black walnut.  Participants will tour of the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic.  There is no charge for the meeting.  Complete details are on http://www.nynga.org/.  Any Questions? You can reach John at WWfarmtoday AT aol.com or Call 607-387-4331 or mail to: 8144 Searsburg Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886

HORTICULTURE

 

Exploring a U-pick Berry CSA- July 15^th 2010 10:30am-12:30pm- Kestrel Perch Berries, 220 Rachel Carson Way Ithaca, NY 14850 (Tompkins County) Kestrel Perch Berries offers 200 shareholders in the Ithaca area 6 to 8 weeks of U-pick small fruit (strawberries, red and black raspberries, red and black currants, and gooseberries). “Pay-as-you-go” U-pick extends the season into August and September (blackberries, fall red raspberries). Join fruit farmer Katie Creeger to learn about KPB's chemical-free berry operation and unique marketing combination of the CSA and U-pick models.  Supported by the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Project Grant Program. For registration and questions please call 585-271-1979 or email info AT nofany.org.

 Organic Gardening for Beginners-Tuesday July 20^th- Our grandparents were mostly organic gardeners, and now many people see the advantages of being organic.  If you don't know how to get started, come to this class to learn the basics and ask questions.  We will cover everything from soil preparation to coping with weeds and pests.   Fee:  $5.  Pre-registration preferred. CCE Tompkins Cooperative Extension Education Center 615 Willow Avenue Ithaca, New York 14850-3555. Patricia Curran Event Coordinator (607) 272-2292 pc21 AT cornell.edu

NATURAL RESOURCES

 

Marcellus Shale- why geology matters- free webinar Jul 21, 2010: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Hosted by: Museum of the Earth/Paleontological Research Institute. Click here to register https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFgtSFpxd3VNZ3N2djBZT0ZOR0NtZFE6MQ 

 

Small-Scale Woodlot Management: Low Impact Harvesting Workshop- Saturday July 24, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Angus Glen Farm, Watkins Glen, NY-. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Schuyler County, Arnot Conservation Education Program and NYFOA Southern Finger Lakes Chapter. The workshop emphasizes three areas: safety, silviculture, and technique. Participants at this workshop will learn how to inspect equipment and tools, utilize safe practices, understand basic silvicultural principles, and make appropriate tree selection choices for multiple ownership objectives. Also, participants will observe directional felling using a felling plan and observe the use of an ATV and arch for moving sawlogs and firewood. The course is designed for novice to intermediate woodland owners and anyone interested in learning about and discussing sustainable woodland practices. Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared for walking on moderately rough ground. Hard hats are encouraged. For registration please call 607-535-7161 or email bjc226 AT cornell.edu.

 

 The 4^th annual Biomass Bio-energy  Workshop- July 28^th, 9:30 – 3:00- will be held at the USDA-NRCS, Big Flats Plant Materials Center. There will be speakers, a wagon tour and demonstrations. Speakers will include representatives of private industry, Cornell University, Penn State University, USDA, and NGO’s. Energy crops to be discussed: grasses, willows, hardwood chips, sorghum and canola. There will be a $10.00 charge for lunch, Call 607 562-8404 for more information. Big Flats Plant Materials Center is  located  at  3266,  RT 352  Big Flats.

 

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Cathy Barnes

Administrative Assistant

The Land Use Team

323 Owego St, Unit 5

Montour Falls, NY 14865

607-535-7161

www.cce.cornell.edu/schuyler
www.sc-landuse.org
www.schuylerlanduse.blogspot.com/

 

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County provides equal program and employment opportunities.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling CCE of Schuyler County at 607-535-7161 no later than one week before the beginning of any event to make arrangements.  Requests received after this date will be met when possible.

 

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