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

Town & Country is published

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

Click HERE to read about... saving money by replacing old appliances, how parental involvement contributes to a child's success in school, CCEFM's Master Gardeners' beginner's course on fruits and vegetables, research on space heaters, eating healthy for the new year, and much more.

4-H Vegetable Marketing Project

An experiential learning experience in growing vegetables for market sponsored by the Golub Corporation and 4-H Youth Development Programs in Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Schoharie Counties. The project provides youth with an opportunity to grow vegetables, experiment with garden practices, and earn money by marketing their produce. Info/Application Packet

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DEC Suggests Wood Stove Burning Usage Tips
Proper Use of Wood Stoves Not Only Saves Money But Can Be Environmentally Responsible

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today reminded residents to exercise great care when using wood stoves in their homes. With the winter heating season now fully upon us, many New Yorkers have begun using wood-fired stoves to take the chill off of their homes.

“While many still heat their homes with natural gas or oil, there has been a recent resurgence in the popularity of wood stoves,” said Commissioner Grannis. “Using a wood stove can be an economical and environmentally responsible choice; however, it does require more oversight and responsibility than other heating options.” Read the entire press release including all the tips...

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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, visit http://www.nybeginningfarmers.org/courses/index.php

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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"

Now Available!

Taste of Mohawk Valley

Cookbook

This book is more than a cookbook - it's also a directory of 15 local farms where you can purchase products directly from the producer. Beautiful photography by Tom Scofield showcases each farm, followed by contact information and a description of the farm. Recipes were provided by the individual farms. Cooperative Extension added a section in the back with general cooking information.

Quantities are limited. $7 each and are

available from the CCEFM office in Johnstown, at the Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market in Gloversville and at farms featured in the book.

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

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Real Men Can Cook 2009

A few Real Men Can Cook cookbooks are still available - $5 each

while they last

4-H Clover Combo Classic

September 27, 2009!

Official Results

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Teachers: Check out

these helpful resources:

Fall 2009 School Program Brochure

2009-2010

January 2010 Newsletter

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.