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Friday, July 10, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Creation of Substandard Lots and the Use of Findings
The following link to a recent decision clearly illustrates a Zoning Board of Appeals powers to grant an area variance and create two substandard lots. Notice the weight the Court of Appeals gives to the clear evidence presented both in the request for the variance and the record provided by the ZBA on granting it.
http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/zoning-board-may-properly-grant-variance-on-second-request-where-circumstances-change/
http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/zoning-board-may-properly-grant-variance-on-second-request-where-circumstances-change/
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Farm to Table
From Farm to Table encourages viewers to discover the bounty of New York's Capital Region, from the fields to the dinner table. A collaborative production of WMHT and Cornell Cooperative Extension, the series explores local farms and highlights New York state products.
Join nutrition educator Kim Sopczyk as she shows viewers how to make the most out of fresh local produce.
From Farm to Table airs on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and repeats on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. on WMHT.
From Farm to Table offers valuable cooking ideas and tips on how to stretch food dollars, while introducing viewers to local farmers and regional experts with valuable knowledge to share.
You can watch recent episodes of From Farm to Table on WMHT.org thanks to the support of our members and contributors.
More information click here
Watch the latest episode of Farm to Table-
http://www.wmht.org/index.php?s=3
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
An Update on Major Natural Resources Issues in Schuyler
Forest Pests
In April I discussed several serious pests that are moving towards our forests. I would like to dedicate more time to this topic now that the Emerald Ash Borer was confirmed within New York’s boundaries last week. The ash borer, Asian Longhorn Beetle, and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid are just three of a growing number of pests that threaten to eliminate entire species from our landscape and significantly alter our forest ecosystems. Despite these threats, insect and disease specialists are optimistic they will find effective biological controls to combat these pests.
As landowners, we can buy them valuable time to find these natural enemies by remaining vigilant for pest outbreaks on our properties. There are many pests affecting many trees in our landscape, so take time to become familiar with the tell-tale signs of serious pests. Most outbreaks have been found by attentive landowners – not the experts. At the same time, the experts have increasingly limited time to diagnose pest problems on a case-by-case situation, so the responsibility lies with landowners to do their homework and attempt an initial analysis. If in doubt, email some high-resolution digital pictures of the problem to Extension or the DEC, and if possible capture a specimen and place it in a heavy plastic bag or jar to freeze for later identification.
Energy
Like forest pests, natural gas development is no longer a question of “if” in Schuyler, but of how well we will be prepared when it happens. Gas exploration, wind farms, and bioenergy projects are both opportunities and challenges that are knocking on the door. A number of us were recently able to tour Fortuna Energy’s operations just south of the border in Bradford County, PA. Bradford is a Marcellus Shale “hot spot” of development due to its proximity to a major natural gas transmission line. There are many similarities between Bradford and Schuyler, including the presence of a major transmission line – the Empire Connector, which was built through western Schuyler last summer. These transmission pipelines are often the catalyst for intensive natural gas development in a new region.
The DEC’s temporary moratorium on some drilling practices pending the completion of the Generic Environmental Impact Statement has bought us time to study the impacts of natural gas development in similar areas, and learn from those experiences. While our local governments take steps to beneficially control the impacts of landscape-scale energy projects on our community, each of us as landowners must also take steps to become better prepared for these eventualities. Some examples of what we can do are:
• Determine your land ownership goals and evaluate how certain activities like gas drilling could compliment or conflict with those goals.
• Don’t sign a lease without understanding the terms of the lease, and without first seeking professional advice. For gas and wind rights leasing, landowners should contact a qualified consultant or attorney. Schuyler now has a landowner coalition that can provide expert advice on leasing issues. For timber harvesting, contact a forester.
• Educated yourself on these issues to better understand how they will affect both you and the community.
• Retain an expert to oversee your interests during the planning and execution phases of a significant activity on your property. Remember that your consultant can only enforce what was originally agreed upon, which is why they need to be included from the early planning stages. A relatively small investment in these professional services often pays big dividends in mitigating costly problems.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Upcoming events in Planning and Environmental in Schuyler
Upcoming events in Planning and Environmental topics in
Schuyler county and surrounding areas
Saturday, June 20, 2009 9 a.m. to 12 noon- REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE ON NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT- State University of New York at Morrisville Student Activities Building Theater. Elected and appointed Town and County officials who are currently experiencing natural gas development activities in their communities or are located in the Marcellus Shale reserve and expect such activity in the coming months and years are encouraged to attend. The public is also invited to attend. Admission is free. Sponsored by: Association of Towns of New York State, New York State Association of Counties and State University of New York at Morrisville Madison. County Pre-registration is not required but preferred by contacting Town of Lebanon Supervisor Jim Goldstein at Lebanon@citlink.net or (315) 837-4152
Sunday, June 21, 11:00am-12:00 Noon- Compost Tea & Crumpets
Several Master Composters from Tompkins County Cooperative Extension are offering compost classes through the Freeskool this summer. Compost tea is a nutrient-rich liquid, full of beneficial microorganisms that is quickly absorbed by plants. Join facilitators: Alan Bitar, Nicole Stumpf and Laura Woinoskius and learn how to brew your own; it's easy to do! Yes, there will really be crumpets! Optional: Bring your appetite and your Dad! Please RSVP to apb33@cornell.edu.
Thursday, June 25 10am-Noon- Energy Town meeting focusing on Green Jobs. The forum is free and will be available via poly-com at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension.
For more information contact:
Mark Pierce
Extension Associate
E-202 MVR Hall
Cornell University
607-255-0431
mrp6@cornell.edu
Thursday, June 25th- The Seneca Lake Area Partners in Five Counties (SLAP-5) invites you to attend a two-hour training that will help you fulfill New York State requirements for members of Planning Boards, Zoning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeals. This training will focus on improving and maintaining Seneca Lake water quality which is fundamental to the economy and the quality of life in our watershed communities. The session will provide information about the lake’s current water quality and how land use decision-making can support the protection of the watershed’s natural resources. This training is free for additional details please call the Yates County Soil & Water Conservation District at 315-536-5188 to register for the session you would like to attend or request additional information.
Compost with Confidence
Last Saturday of every month (June through October), 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
Compost Demonstration Site, Ithaca Community Gardens (near the Farmers’ Market)
Master Composter volunteers will provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a composting system in any setting. Each class will cover the basics of composting to teach you how to manage a successful system with minimal effort. Visit the workshop(s) of your choice to also learn about:
June 27 - Getting started
July 25 - Troubleshooting
August 29 - Is it done? & Compost Uses
September 26 - "Stealth" Composting (double-bin, indoor system)
October 31 - Winter Composting
Knowledgeable composting instructors will be happy to answer all of your questions and free informational fact sheets will be available. Registration not required - just show up! For more information, an updated event schedule or compost resources, visit our website, call the "Rotline" at (607) 272-2292 or email Adam Michaelides at acm1@cornell.edu.
June 30, 6:30 pm, Finger Lakes Institute Classroom
Lakefriendly Households: Is Your Home Healthy and Environmentally Friendly?
Part 1-Sarah Meyer, FLI Community Outreach Coordinator
Sponsored by the Ontario County Water Resource Council Special Projects Fund
There are multiple sources of pollution to the Finger Lakes environment, including households. Whether you live along a lakeshore, in view of a lake, or draw drinking water from Finger Lakes groundwater, all households can become more lake friendly. Every household in the Finger Lakes watersheds can improve water quality through simple and constructive efforts on their property. This program will identify the correlations between lakeshore and watershed development and water quality and household environmental risk. Participants in this 2-part series program will learn about household water quality, health, and environmental risks and discuss topics such as drinking water wells, water conservation, wastewater and solid waste management, stormwater runoff, fuel storage, and heating/cooling systems. This program is free and open to the public.
July 15th, 6-8 pm the Rural Stormwater Coalition will be holding a Rain Barrel and Rain Garden Informational Workshop at the Human Services Complex. Attendees will receive information on proper use and placement of a rain barrel as well as information on designing and developing rain gardens. All attendees will be entered to win a free rain barrel. Rain barrels will also be available for sale ($25) at the workshop. Pre-registation required by calling Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District at 535-9650. Workshop is free and open to the public.
Schuyler county and surrounding areas
Saturday, June 20, 2009 9 a.m. to 12 noon- REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE ON NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT- State University of New York at Morrisville Student Activities Building Theater. Elected and appointed Town and County officials who are currently experiencing natural gas development activities in their communities or are located in the Marcellus Shale reserve and expect such activity in the coming months and years are encouraged to attend. The public is also invited to attend. Admission is free. Sponsored by: Association of Towns of New York State, New York State Association of Counties and State University of New York at Morrisville Madison. County Pre-registration is not required but preferred by contacting Town of Lebanon Supervisor Jim Goldstein at Lebanon@citlink.net or (315) 837-4152
Sunday, June 21, 11:00am-12:00 Noon- Compost Tea & Crumpets
Several Master Composters from Tompkins County Cooperative Extension are offering compost classes through the Freeskool this summer. Compost tea is a nutrient-rich liquid, full of beneficial microorganisms that is quickly absorbed by plants. Join facilitators: Alan Bitar, Nicole Stumpf and Laura Woinoskius and learn how to brew your own; it's easy to do! Yes, there will really be crumpets! Optional: Bring your appetite and your Dad! Please RSVP to apb33@cornell.edu.
Thursday, June 25 10am-Noon- Energy Town meeting focusing on Green Jobs. The forum is free and will be available via poly-com at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension.
For more information contact:
Mark Pierce
Extension Associate
E-202 MVR Hall
Cornell University
607-255-0431
mrp6@cornell.edu
Thursday, June 25th- The Seneca Lake Area Partners in Five Counties (SLAP-5) invites you to attend a two-hour training that will help you fulfill New York State requirements for members of Planning Boards, Zoning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeals. This training will focus on improving and maintaining Seneca Lake water quality which is fundamental to the economy and the quality of life in our watershed communities. The session will provide information about the lake’s current water quality and how land use decision-making can support the protection of the watershed’s natural resources. This training is free for additional details please call the Yates County Soil & Water Conservation District at 315-536-5188 to register for the session you would like to attend or request additional information.
Compost with Confidence
Last Saturday of every month (June through October), 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
Compost Demonstration Site, Ithaca Community Gardens (near the Farmers’ Market)
Master Composter volunteers will provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a composting system in any setting. Each class will cover the basics of composting to teach you how to manage a successful system with minimal effort. Visit the workshop(s) of your choice to also learn about:
June 27 - Getting started
July 25 - Troubleshooting
August 29 - Is it done? & Compost Uses
September 26 - "Stealth" Composting (double-bin, indoor system)
October 31 - Winter Composting
Knowledgeable composting instructors will be happy to answer all of your questions and free informational fact sheets will be available. Registration not required - just show up! For more information, an updated event schedule or compost resources, visit our website, call the "Rotline" at (607) 272-2292 or email Adam Michaelides at acm1@cornell.edu.
June 30, 6:30 pm, Finger Lakes Institute Classroom
Lakefriendly Households: Is Your Home Healthy and Environmentally Friendly?
Part 1-Sarah Meyer, FLI Community Outreach Coordinator
Sponsored by the Ontario County Water Resource Council Special Projects Fund
There are multiple sources of pollution to the Finger Lakes environment, including households. Whether you live along a lakeshore, in view of a lake, or draw drinking water from Finger Lakes groundwater, all households can become more lake friendly. Every household in the Finger Lakes watersheds can improve water quality through simple and constructive efforts on their property. This program will identify the correlations between lakeshore and watershed development and water quality and household environmental risk. Participants in this 2-part series program will learn about household water quality, health, and environmental risks and discuss topics such as drinking water wells, water conservation, wastewater and solid waste management, stormwater runoff, fuel storage, and heating/cooling systems. This program is free and open to the public.
July 15th, 6-8 pm the Rural Stormwater Coalition will be holding a Rain Barrel and Rain Garden Informational Workshop at the Human Services Complex. Attendees will receive information on proper use and placement of a rain barrel as well as information on designing and developing rain gardens. All attendees will be entered to win a free rain barrel. Rain barrels will also be available for sale ($25) at the workshop. Pre-registation required by calling Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District at 535-9650. Workshop is free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Hi Folks,
Just a heads up to let you know that Green jobs is going to be the focus of our next Energy Town meeting event via the poly-com. In fact if NYSERDA agrees I will call it a Green Jobs Forum rather than a Green Jobs Energy Town meeting. It is scheduled for 10 am till noon on Thursday, June 25 and the following county associations have confirmed they will host the event:
CCE-Albany County
Chautauqua county
Clinton County (tentative)
Green county
Hamilton county
Herkimer County
Jefferson County
Lewis County
Monroe County
Niagara County (tentative)
Steuben County
Tompkins County
Westchester County
Warren County.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of the above counties is working with Cornell University and the Workforce Development Institute of New York to host this Green Jobs forum on Thursday, June 25, 10:00am to Noon. The forum will be broadcast to Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations located in 14 counties across New York State via Cornell's distance learning network. The forum is free and open to the public. Information on the following topics and issues will be addressed:
* what is meant by the term "green jobs"
* where and in what sectors of the economy do they exist
* information on available training programs
* what does the future look like for the "green jobs sector"
General information about the workforce development institute and
information about what services are available to the public will also be discussed.
The Green Jobs Forum will also provide information on starting a home performance business. New York State currently has training programs in place and some financial incentives available to entrepreneurs and home improvement contracting firms that want to expand into the home performance field.
We can add two more poly-com sites if any of you with the poly-com equipment are interested in hosting this forum at your county.
Also, if you want a press release/flyer to promote this event for an adjoining county where the event is being hosted let me know and I will send.
Mark Pierce
Extension Associate
E-202 MVR Hall
Cornell University
607-255-0431
mrp6@cornell.edu
Just a heads up to let you know that Green jobs is going to be the focus of our next Energy Town meeting event via the poly-com. In fact if NYSERDA agrees I will call it a Green Jobs Forum rather than a Green Jobs Energy Town meeting. It is scheduled for 10 am till noon on Thursday, June 25 and the following county associations have confirmed they will host the event:
CCE-Albany County
Chautauqua county
Clinton County (tentative)
Green county
Hamilton county
Herkimer County
Jefferson County
Lewis County
Monroe County
Niagara County (tentative)
Steuben County
Tompkins County
Westchester County
Warren County.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of the above counties is working with Cornell University and the Workforce Development Institute of New York to host this Green Jobs forum on Thursday, June 25, 10:00am to Noon. The forum will be broadcast to Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations located in 14 counties across New York State via Cornell's distance learning network. The forum is free and open to the public. Information on the following topics and issues will be addressed:
* what is meant by the term "green jobs"
* where and in what sectors of the economy do they exist
* information on available training programs
* what does the future look like for the "green jobs sector"
General information about the workforce development institute and
information about what services are available to the public will also be discussed.
The Green Jobs Forum will also provide information on starting a home performance business. New York State currently has training programs in place and some financial incentives available to entrepreneurs and home improvement contracting firms that want to expand into the home performance field.
We can add two more poly-com sites if any of you with the poly-com equipment are interested in hosting this forum at your county.
Also, if you want a press release/flyer to promote this event for an adjoining county where the event is being hosted let me know and I will send.
Mark Pierce
Extension Associate
E-202 MVR Hall
Cornell University
607-255-0431
mrp6@cornell.edu
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
May 15 Agriculture e-news
Upcoming events in the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture in the South Central New York Region
AGRICULTURE
The Buy Local Food Guide (Southern Tier and Finger Lakes) is still accepting listings. Deadline is NO later than the end of May. If you have already listed in the past would like to renew or would like to advertise please contact Matthew Neil Leroux mnl28@cornell.edu. View the guide http://ccetompkins.org/2008_local_foods_guide.pdf. A listing in the guide is FREE!!
Saturday, May 23rd- Sunset View Creamery- A Celebration of Agriculture and Small Business from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., where we will unveil our 5 yr. old Cheddar cheese, offer samplings of Cheese, wines and other products made in NY that we carry. There will be tours, hay rides, a scavenger hunt (for the children) and other events. Please call 594.2095 for details or email farmerswife@htva.net
August 19th-20th- Save the date-Creative Agriculture Approaches to Sustainability on the Farm at the Inn on the lake Canandaigua. Please visit www.fingerlakessustainablefarming.org for more details.
HORTICULTURE
Wednesday, May 20, 4-7 p.m. Irrigation Options- Cornell’s Freeville Farm 133 Fall Creek Rd. Learn from Steve McKay, Cornell Farm manager, what it takes to set up various types of irrigation systems. Solid set irrigation with electric and PTO-operated pumps, trickle irrigation, and small and medium irrigation reels will be demonstrated. A representative from Belle Terre Irrigation will be on hand to describe the types of parameters you need to know before getting an irrigation system designed. No fee, but please pre-register at 607-687-4020.
Thursday, June 18, 6:30-8:30 pm Integrated Pest Management for Healthier Plants
Donna Levy, Plant Health Care/ IPM Program Coordinator at Cornell Plantations, will explain what IPM is and how we can use it to keep our garden and landscape plants healthy while minimizing chemical use. Fee: $5. Limited to 20 participants; prepayment required. For more information, contact Pat Curran, Horticulture Program Manager, 607-272-2292 or email pc21@cornell.edu.
NATURAL RESOURCES
May 13 and June 10, 2009 (This is a two part seminar) TIES TO THE LAND: A Facilitated Workshop on Succession Planning- Keeping Family Forests and Farms in the Family7:00-9:00pmWorkshop location: United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY, 14471. Workshop Fee and Registration: $30 per person (or $30 per couple if attending as a couple or with another member of your family). The fee includes refreshments and one copy per family of the workbook: Ties to the Land: Your Family Forest Heritage ($45 value; additional copies will be available at the workshop or online at the web site). Participants must attend both of the sessions. To register call Diana Bryant, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, at 607-255-2115 or log onto www.human-dimensions.org and click on “workshops” tab. For more information, please contact Keith Maynard, New York Forest Owners Association, Western Finger Lakes Chapter, kmaynard@frontiernet.net or (585)229-4102.
May 2 or May 18 from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Arnot Forest- Game of Logging- These are small-group (maximum 10) hands-on classes with a certified instructor that cover safe chainsaw use, chain and engine maintenance, and tree-felling (participants personally fell a tree under the instructor's guidance). Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Cost is $152 per day (there's a discount for NYFOA members) and spaces are filled first-come, first served. Full details, including participant feedback and on-line registration or mail-in registration forms, can be found at: http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/ext/forestconnect/GOL.html
Saturday, June 6th - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm- Silvipasture: Grazing Livestock in Your Forest - - Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY (Greene County) - The term silvipasture is currently being used to describe an interactive, complementary combination of high-value timber, high-quality forage, and highly efficient livestock enterprises. This workshop will be devoted to a cursory, but comprehensive study of these integrative systems, and of how the landowner can put them to use; considering their own specific sets of resource circumstances, and objectives for their land. Information on planning of the systems, all the way through "how to" implementation techniques and systems analysis will be offered. A field trip to a local "agrosilvipastoralist" operation is also tentatively planned for the day. Cost: $15/person, $25/family, includes lunch - registration deadline June 4th. Sponsored by Hudson Mohawk RC&D and CCE of Greene County. Directions available at www.agroforestrycenter.org - to register or for more info call 518-622-9820.
Thursday, June 11, 6:30-8:30 pm Invasive Insect Pests That Threaten New York's Forests. Our forests are threatened by invasive insects from abroad, particularly the Asian Longhorned Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Early detection and rapid response are key to reducing damage and giving us the time to develop effective control techniques. This class by Mark Whitmore of Cornell’s Natural Resources Department will discuss basic biology, outline potential impacts, and help you look for these insects so we can find them before they become a problem. Fee: $5. Pre-registration preferred. For more information, contact Pat Curran, Horticulture Program Manager, 607-272-2292 or email pc21@cornell.edu.
Cornell Cooperative Extension in Schuyler County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact us is you have any special needs.
AGRICULTURE
The Buy Local Food Guide (Southern Tier and Finger Lakes) is still accepting listings. Deadline is NO later than the end of May. If you have already listed in the past would like to renew or would like to advertise please contact Matthew Neil Leroux mnl28@cornell.edu. View the guide http://ccetompkins.org/2008_local_foods_guide.pdf. A listing in the guide is FREE!!
Saturday, May 23rd- Sunset View Creamery- A Celebration of Agriculture and Small Business from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., where we will unveil our 5 yr. old Cheddar cheese, offer samplings of Cheese, wines and other products made in NY that we carry. There will be tours, hay rides, a scavenger hunt (for the children) and other events. Please call 594.2095 for details or email farmerswife@htva.net
August 19th-20th- Save the date-Creative Agriculture Approaches to Sustainability on the Farm at the Inn on the lake Canandaigua. Please visit www.fingerlakessustainablefarming.org for more details.
HORTICULTURE
Wednesday, May 20, 4-7 p.m. Irrigation Options- Cornell’s Freeville Farm 133 Fall Creek Rd. Learn from Steve McKay, Cornell Farm manager, what it takes to set up various types of irrigation systems. Solid set irrigation with electric and PTO-operated pumps, trickle irrigation, and small and medium irrigation reels will be demonstrated. A representative from Belle Terre Irrigation will be on hand to describe the types of parameters you need to know before getting an irrigation system designed. No fee, but please pre-register at 607-687-4020.
Thursday, June 18, 6:30-8:30 pm Integrated Pest Management for Healthier Plants
Donna Levy, Plant Health Care/ IPM Program Coordinator at Cornell Plantations, will explain what IPM is and how we can use it to keep our garden and landscape plants healthy while minimizing chemical use. Fee: $5. Limited to 20 participants; prepayment required. For more information, contact Pat Curran, Horticulture Program Manager, 607-272-2292 or email pc21@cornell.edu.
NATURAL RESOURCES
May 13 and June 10, 2009 (This is a two part seminar) TIES TO THE LAND: A Facilitated Workshop on Succession Planning- Keeping Family Forests and Farms in the Family7:00-9:00pmWorkshop location: United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY, 14471. Workshop Fee and Registration: $30 per person (or $30 per couple if attending as a couple or with another member of your family). The fee includes refreshments and one copy per family of the workbook: Ties to the Land: Your Family Forest Heritage ($45 value; additional copies will be available at the workshop or online at the web site). Participants must attend both of the sessions. To register call Diana Bryant, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, at 607-255-2115 or log onto www.human-dimensions.org and click on “workshops” tab. For more information, please contact Keith Maynard, New York Forest Owners Association, Western Finger Lakes Chapter, kmaynard@frontiernet.net or (585)229-4102.
May 2 or May 18 from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Arnot Forest- Game of Logging- These are small-group (maximum 10) hands-on classes with a certified instructor that cover safe chainsaw use, chain and engine maintenance, and tree-felling (participants personally fell a tree under the instructor's guidance). Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Cost is $152 per day (there's a discount for NYFOA members) and spaces are filled first-come, first served. Full details, including participant feedback and on-line registration or mail-in registration forms, can be found at: http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/ext/forestconnect/GOL.html
Saturday, June 6th - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm- Silvipasture: Grazing Livestock in Your Forest - - Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY (Greene County) - The term silvipasture is currently being used to describe an interactive, complementary combination of high-value timber, high-quality forage, and highly efficient livestock enterprises. This workshop will be devoted to a cursory, but comprehensive study of these integrative systems, and of how the landowner can put them to use; considering their own specific sets of resource circumstances, and objectives for their land. Information on planning of the systems, all the way through "how to" implementation techniques and systems analysis will be offered. A field trip to a local "agrosilvipastoralist" operation is also tentatively planned for the day. Cost: $15/person, $25/family, includes lunch - registration deadline June 4th. Sponsored by Hudson Mohawk RC&D and CCE of Greene County. Directions available at www.agroforestrycenter.org - to register or for more info call 518-622-9820.
Thursday, June 11, 6:30-8:30 pm Invasive Insect Pests That Threaten New York's Forests. Our forests are threatened by invasive insects from abroad, particularly the Asian Longhorned Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Early detection and rapid response are key to reducing damage and giving us the time to develop effective control techniques. This class by Mark Whitmore of Cornell’s Natural Resources Department will discuss basic biology, outline potential impacts, and help you look for these insects so we can find them before they become a problem. Fee: $5. Pre-registration preferred. For more information, contact Pat Curran, Horticulture Program Manager, 607-272-2292 or email pc21@cornell.edu.
Cornell Cooperative Extension in Schuyler County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact us is you have any special needs.
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