Cornell Cooperative Extension - Fulton & Montgomery Counties - Agriculture, 4-H Programs, Partnerships, Programs

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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Fulton & Montgomery Counties

Serving the two-county region in the heart of the Mohawk River Valley and the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State

Upcoming INDOOR Farmers' Markets

No need to stand out in the cold to select local products from local producers! Come to the indoor markets and shop local!

Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Glove Performing Arts, Main Street, Gloversville (formerly The Glove Theater)

(across from the Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market)

Saturday, December 12, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Econolodge, Riverside Drive, Fultonville (across from NYS Thruway exit 28)

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Save Energy- Save Dollars Workshop

Free and Open to the Public

December 17, 6:00 p.m.

CCEFM Teaching Kitchen, 55 East Main Street, Johnstown

Come learn about ways to reduce your utility bills.

Each participating household receives an energy kit to use in your home.

Instructor: Craig Clark, CCEFM Consumer & Financial Literacy Educator

To register:

call 518-762-3909 x 104 or email csc44@cornell.edu

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Are you a new or aspiring farmer?

who would like some guidance in the development of a farm enterprise, but has been unable to locate or attend any trainings near you? Are you comfortable enough with a computer to consider learning online?

Here are two basic online courses to help you think through the major factors related to farm set up. Join experienced Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 29 of your new farmer peers in a dynamic learning experience. Created by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the NY Beginning Farmer Project.

For information, click here:

http://www.nybeginningfarmers.org/index.php?page=onlinecourse.

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Town & Country is published

bi-monthly by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Fulton & Montgomery Counties.

Click HERE to read about highlights of the new credit card regulations (CARD Act), ways to have healthy, active kids during the holidays, healthy holiday cooking tips, enjoying a living Christmas tree this year, and much more.

HOME CANNING SAFETY NOTICE

Planning to preserve your garden's bounty for your family to enjoy during the winter?

If you use a pressure canner with a dial gauge, be sure to have the gauge tested annually. Testing is now available at our office:

Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 12 noon - 2:00 p.m.

Call 518-762-3909 for an appointment. Fee $5.00 payable at testing time.

Get Active!

Take the Activity Challenge!

Take the challenge and spend the next 8 weeks enjoying yourself - playing, walking, running, skiing, biking, swimming, bowling, playing basketball, snowshoeing - What is your favorite activity? Track your activity and you'll be surprised at how much you did!

Get the whole family involved or take the challenge personally!

Here are your tools:

Family Activity Challenge

Personal Activity Challenge

"Building Strong and Vibrant

New York Communities"

A directory of food pantries and community meal sites in Fulton & Montgomery Counties.

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Thanks for supporting

nutrition education at

"Real Men Can Cook"

2009 Fundraising Event

A few cookbooks are

still available - $5 each

while they last

Special thanks to all of the

"Real Men" who cooked and served at the event.

Thanks to all the sponsors who

helped make the event successful

Thanks for supporting 4-H at the

4-H Clover Combo Classic

September 27, 2009!

The event was a great success.

Official Results

See a 2008 Slide Show

Become a fan on Facebook!

Teachers: Welcome back for the 2009-2010 School Year!

Check out these resources:

Newsletter for Schools

Fall 2009

School Program Brochure

2009-2010

You can reach us at:
The Johnstown Hotel, 55 East Main Street, Suite 210, Johnstown, NY 12095
Telephone: 518-762-3909, Toll Free: 866-762-3909, Fax: 518-762-8155
E-mail: fultonmontgomery@cornell.edu
or: mastergardenerccefm@cornell.edu

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Fulton & Montgomery Counties provides equal program and employment opportunities.
The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Cooperative Extension is implied.