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Volume LXXXXVI, No. 3 Liberty, NY -:- March, 2015 (USPS) 525 - 100
Above: CCESC 4-H Youth Presenting at the
27th Annual 4-H International Night
The Catskill Edible Garden Project (CEGP)
NYS Maple Grading Regulations
Small is Beautiful Report Summary 2014
Sustainable Economic Development: Investing in People, Places and Business
Keeping Healthy in the New Year
Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
4-H Connects Kids to Cornell— The Bronfenbrenner Center
A Planned Hospital Admission
Testing for Hepatitis C ~ Why?
2015 Annual Tree & Shrub Program
CCESC Spotlights
Enrollment Subscription
News to Use
Upcoming Programs
Hands-On Cheese Making Workshop
Youth Dog Obedience Series
Farm Safety & OSHA Regulations for Farm Owners & Managers
Berries & Brambles
Right: on Friday, January 30th,
the Ribbon Cutting for the EaT
Kitchen.
The kitchen is now “OPEN
FOR BUSINESS”.
If you would like more
information on the EaT Kitchen
call 845-292-6180
Page 2 Extension Connection March, 2015
The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin
Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent
Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County
2015 Board of Directors
Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President
Earl Myers…………..…….………………….........Vice President
Pamela Rourke……………………………...…………...Secretary
Glenn Pontier…………………………...…….…………Treasurer
Dawn Boyes
Christopher Gozza
Sonja Hedlund
Steve Mogel
Edward Moran
Louisa Parker
Mike Sakell
Pete Tweed
Janet Threshman
Staff
Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director
Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager
SueAnn Boyd………………..…...Sr. Administrative Assistant &
Master Food Preserver
Susan Dollard………………...Community Horticulture Educator
Marylin Jones...…………………….….4-H Community Educator
Bonnie Lewis……….…….....................Dependent Care Educator
Michelle Lipari………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator
Erica Lynch ……….…………………….……..Kitchen Assistant
Melinda Meddaugh……..Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader,
SC Planning Liaison
Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator
Tara Van Horn...…………………………..Finance Administrator
Sean Welsh……………….…Youth & Family Team Coordinator
John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager
Message from the Executive Director 3
The Catskill Edible Garden Project (CEGP) 4
Coverage Selection for 2014 Farm Bill Safety Net
Program Began November 17 5
NYS Maple Grading Regulations 6
On the Move for Maple Syrup & NYS Maple Weekends 7
The NYS Mesonet Weather Observing Network 7
Small is Beautiful Report Summary 2014 8
Investing in People, Places and Business 9
Keeping Healthy in the New Year 10
Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle 11
4-H Connects Kids to Cornell - The Bronfenbrenner Ctr. 12
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A Planned Hospital Admission & Testing for Hepatitis C 13
Upcoming Programs & Events 14
SC Soil & Water Annual Tree & Shrub Program Order Form 17
Join the Liberty Belle’s Community Group 18
CCESC Spotlights 21
Extension Connection Subscription Card 21
Ways to Contribute 22
In Case You Missed It 23
Fast Facts 24
News to Use 25
Membership Exchange 26
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 3
Greetings friends! It’s been a long,
cold winter for sure. The frozen air
and winds along with the heavy blan-
ket of snow and ice have taken its toll
on much of the CCESC family. We’ve
experienced extreme losses to our ex-
tended Sullivan County family in the
first two months of the year, closed the
Extension Education Center several
days due to a water main leak and se-
vere weather, and sent too many get
well soon cards to our volunteers.
Many of us are left to hope and pray
that if we just keep our heads down
and hats on the next month or so will
pass by uneventfully.
Despite the challenges, the Sullivan
County and Cornell Cooperative Ex-
tension Sullivan County (CCESC)
community are resilient folks. I’ve
seen the community rise up in support
of each other, with warm embraces,
flowers, food baskets, moving snow,
or just a friendly note or phone call.
Our 4-H youth have been busy knit-
ting, sewing, and crocheting scarves
and hats for those who need them, and
we’ve been fortunate enough to re-
ceive support from Sullivan Renais-
sance to provide partial scholarships
for some of our gardening classes,
bringing a bit of spring to those in the
community who could use the remind-
er that Sullivan County will, in fact,
thaw.
In the spirit of perseverance, CCESC
continues to put one foot in front of
the other to build our partnerships,
support community and economic de-
velopment work, bring Cornell experts
in to help our farmers and friends be
the best they can be. We work inter-
nally on developing our staff and im-
proving how we do business so we can
live up to the community’s expecta-
tions for the unique and important ser-
vice we bring to the county.
This year CCESC is partnering with
the Sullivan County Department of
Public Health, Sullivan Renaissance,
Sullivan BOCES, and Catskill Moun-
tainkeeper to map the current Farm to
School efforts in Sullivan County. By
the end of the school year, we’ll have
a full picture of all the work that’s be-
ing done across Sullivan schools to
ensure that our children have access to
fresh, healthy foods from right here in
Sullivan and neighboring counties. We
already know several districts with
school gardens, districts that host local
farmers to bring produce for cafeteria-
wide taste tests, elementary schools
welcoming master gardeners to read
agriculture related stories and lesson
plans so students understand where
their food comes from, and CCESC
Ag staff is working to understand de-
mand in schools and other large intui-
tions so we can provide our agricultur-
al community support and knowledge
to scale up should they choose to.
Look late spring for a more thorough
report on Sullivan County Farm to
School!
Next week, CCESC will gather with
the Center for Workforce Develop-
ment, Montreign Adelaar, the Partner-
ship, SUNY Sullivan, and others, to
assess the breadth and scope of the
resort’s employment needs. We’re
confident that Sullivan County has the
resources we need to prepare our
workforce with the knowledge, skills,
and attributes they’ll need to access
opportunities as they come to fruition.
Sullivan Extension prepares restaurant
staff by offering Safe Food Handling
Certification training, required by
some states (though not in New York)
to work in any food service setting,
along with ServSafe, a certification for
restaurant managers that builds
knowledge in good food handling and
kitchen management practices. Our
relationship to Cornell University
gives us a direct link to world re-
nowned researchers and teachers at the
Cornell School of Restaurant Manage-
ment and School of Agriculture Land-
scape Architecture Department. Like
so many other workshops we’ve of-
fered, we’re able to bring some of the
greatest educators in the country to our
county, so we’re very excited about
being invited to participate in this
workforce development initiative.
Before I sign off and you browse the
rest of the new Extension Connection
layout, I’d like to share a bit of the
Cornell Cooperative Extension -
“inside scoop”. Extension is proud to
share that our board has elected a new
president, Donna Willi. Donna is the
executive director of the Sullivan
County Child Care Council and has
served on our executive committee for
the last three years. She is smart, driv-
en, and has developed strong partner-
ships that will help CCESC as we
grow our youth and family develop-
ment programming. Also, as promised,
the Entrepreneurial and Teaching
(EaT) Kitchen is open for business.
Call 845-292-6180 or email CCES-
[email protected] to offer a
class or lease the space for your own
culinary venture. EaT Kitchen classes
open to the public will be posted on
our website as they are confirmed.
Speaking of the website; the new
CCESC site is live! The address is the
same as always: www.sullivancce.org.
As with any intense project, it is a
work in progress. Even so, we think
you’ll find the site a lot more engag-
ing, easy to use, and a fun place to
browse as we load new content.
The first things I hope you’ll check out
on the website are CCESC’s draft
planning documents. My charge when
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Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director
Page 4 Extension Connection March, 2015
View from Stone Ridge Farm with pond
The Catskill Edible Garden Project
(CEGP) creates outdoor classrooms
and experiential learning for students
K-12. The program connects Sulli-
van County youth with food through
hands on gardening and harvesting of
vegetables, and introduces them to
food and agriculture as important
aspects of our community and cul-
ture. The CEGP is intended to en-
hance youth understanding of the
food web; raise awareness about the
components of a local healthy food
system and its connection to healthy
communities. The goal is to “grow
the next generation of food entrepre-
neurs”.
In addition to gardens at 6 Sullivan
County schools, the CEGP has sup-
ported the installation of a teaching
garden at Cornell Cooperative Exten-
sion Sullivan County. This garden
has been cared for by the Master Gar-
dener Volunteers and has also been
part of a rewarding summer employ-
ment opportunity for a crew of youth
through the Center for Workforce
Development. Along with herbs and
vegetables, the CCE Garden has
grown a “crop” of Junior Master Gar-
deners and has served as a venue to
offer classes for gardening with chil-
dren.
Many Cats-
kills commu-
nities are
considered
food desserts
according to
the USDA
definitions,
and have very
limited access
to fresh,
healthy
foods. In ad-
dition to ad-
dressing the
issues of
school, com-
munity, and personal health and fresh
foods access, the project works to
facilitate increased connections to
local farm and food businesses. An
extended element of the program of-
fers summer experiential learning for
high school students who care for
gardens while learning about nutri-
tion and food related careers. Partici-
pants have attended nutrition work-
shops at CCESC where they dis-
cussed healthy eating, public health
and being aware of food ingredients
such as sugar. Through the program
they are also introduced to a network
of successful professionals in the
field in order to view agricultural
work as a
viable and
exciting
career op-
tion.
Like the roots of a happy plant in
well tended soil; the benefits of
young people toiling in the soil can
be seen on the happy faces. Through
digging in the dirt children and young
adults are learning about where their
food comes from and developing a
general interest in the natural world
around them.
Project partners include Catskill
Mountainkeeper; Cornell Coopera-
tive Extension; Green Village Initia-
tives; Sullivan County Center for
Workforce Development and Sulli-
van Renaissance.
Edible Gardens are located at:
Cooke Elementary School, Mon-
ticello
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Sullivan County
Hebrew Day School. Kiamesha
Lake
Liberty Elementary School
RJK Middle School, Monticello
Roscoe Central School
Sullivan West Elementary
School, Jeffersonville
Submitted by Denise Frangapane, SCMGV, Sullivan Renaissance, Catskill Edible Garden Project
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 5
ADK is looking for produc-
ers with 100% grass fed fin-
ished beef and feeder inven-
tory for 2015. Pricing will
be based on the USDA 5
Area Monthly Weighted
Average. Transportation
compensation is available.
March Pricing
Finished Beef:
Carcasses between 18-24 months AND 550-650 HW lb.
- $1.00 over USDA5MWA less Coop fee = $3.24
Carcasses between 18-28 months and/or 500-700 HW lb.
- $.90 over USDA5WA less Coop fee = $3.15
Feeders
- Prices vary based on age, weight, frame size, # of animals
Specific Dates:
March 11th, 18th, or 25th at NYCP - 2 dates per month April and
beyond
Please call ADK Grazers at 518-409-5599
DHI January, 2015
Herd-
code
Herdowner Type Breed # Milk Fat Pro-
tein
70096 Brandon Peters Dairy DHI-AP H 96.7 22343 776 684
70120 J&E Weissmann
Farms
DHIR-AP H 35.0 20370 739 625
70146 Thony’s Dairy DHI-AP H 56.4 19168 756 589
70374 Weissmann
MShorthorns
DHIR-AP M 24.0 17894 653 554
70093 Hughson, Wilfred DHI-AP H 131.5 16437 672 526
70375 Ashluck Farm DHI-AP X 30.4 16719 562 513
70021 Glassel, Robert DHI-AP H 45.4 14115 491 425
December, 2014
70096 Brandon Peters Dairy DHI-AP H 96.7 22343 776 684
70120 J&E Weissmann
Farms
DHIR-AP H 35.1 20365 738 626
70146 Thony’s Dairy DHI-AP H 55.7 19303 762 593
70374 Weissmann MShort-
horns
DHIR-AP M 23.9 17636 639 545
70093 Hughson, Wilfred DHI-AP H 134.
8
16453 676 527
70375 Ashluck Farm DHI-AP X 31.2 16666 562 508
70021 Glassel, Robert DHI-AP H 45.7 13770 480 413
Coverage Selection for
New 2014 Farm Bill Safety
Net Programs
Began Nov. 17
Producers have until March 31, 2015, to
choose the program best for their opera-
tion .
Farm owners and producers are remind-
ed that the opportunity to choose be-
tween the new 2014 Farm Bill estab-
lished programs, Agriculture Risk Cov-
erage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage
(PLC), began Nov. 17, 2014, and contin-
ues through March 31, 2015. The new
programs, designed to help producers
better manage risk, usher in one of the
most significant reforms to U.S. farm
programs in decades.
USDA helped create online tools to as-
sist in the decision process, allowing
farm owners and producers to enter in-
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Page 6 Extension Connection March, 2015
The 2015 NY Maple Grading Regula-
tions take effect January 1, 2015. If
you are a producer starting to design
new packages, labels, etc. please be
aware of the new regulations below or
view the New York Codes, Rules and
Regulations at: https://govt.westlaw.
com/nycrr/Document/ 529e97525349
11e395360000845b8d3e?
The NYS grade implementation policy
also explains details for syrup bottled
in 2014, but not sold by January 1st. To
download a copy of the NYS approved
grade sticker template visit the NYS
Maple Producers Association website
at: http://www.nysmaple.com/ny-
maple-producers/2015-NY-Grading-
Regulation/3
270.1 Maple syrup: identities; label
statements.
(a) Definitions - For the purpose of
this section, the following terms shall
have the following meanings, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Light transmittance means the frac-
tion of incident light at a specified
wavelength that passes through a rep-
resentative sample of a particular sub-
grade of Grade A maple syrup.
(2) Soluble solids, expressed as a per-
centage, means the proportion of ma-
ple sap solids in the applicable solvent.
(3) Tc means the percentage of light
transmission through maple syrup,
measurable by a spectrophotometer,
using matched square optical cells hav-
ing a 10-millimeter light path at a
wavelength of 560 nanometers, the
color values being expressed in percent
of light transmission as compared to
A.R. Glycerol fixed at 100 percent
transmission.
(b) Standards of identity -(1) Maple
syrup is the liquid made by the evapo-
ration of pure sap or sweet wa-
ter obtained by tapping a maple
tree. Maple syrup contains
minimum soluble solids of
66.0 percent and maximum
soluble solids of 68.9 percent.
Maple syrup includes, and is
either, Grade A Maple Syrup
or Processing Grade Maple
Syrup, as defined in paragraphs
(2) and (3) of this subdivision.
(2) Grade A maple syrup
means maple syrup that is not
fermented, is not turbid, and
contains or has no objectiona-
ble odors, off-flavors or sedi-
ment. Grade A maple syrup
must fall within one of the col-
or and taste sub-grades of
Grade A maple syrup set forth in sub-
paragraph (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this
paragraph.
(i) Grade A golden color and delicate
taste maple syrup has a uniform light
golden color, a delicate to mild taste,
and a light transmittance of 75 percent
Tc or more.
(ii) Grade A amber color and rich taste
maple syrup has a uniform amber col-
or, a rich or full-bodied taste, and a
light transmittance of 50 percent - 74.9
percent Tc.
(iii) Grade A dark color and robust
taste maple syrup has a uniform dark
color, a robust or strong taste, and a
light transmittance of 25 percent - 49.9
percent Tc.
(iv) Grade A very dark and strong taste
maple syrup has a uniform very dark
color, a very strong taste, and a light
transmittance of less than 25 percent
Tc.
(3) Processing grade maple syrup
means maple syrup that does not meet
the requirements for Grade A maple
syrup set forth in paragraph (2) of this
subdivision. Processing Grade Maple
Syrup may not be sold, offered for sale
or distributed in retail food stores or
directly to consumers for household
use.
(c) Nomenclature label statement.
(1) The name of the food defined in
paragraph (b)(2) of this section is
“Grade A Maple Syrup”. The
name “Grade A Maple Syrup”
must conspicuously appear on the
principal display panel of the
food’s label, and the words
“golden color and delicate taste”,
“amber color and rich taste”, “dark
color and robust taste”, or “very
dark color and strong taste”, as
appropriate, must also conspicu-
ously appear on the food’s princi-
pal display panel in close proximi-
ty to the food’s name and in a size
reasonably related to the size of the
name of the food.
(2) The name of the food defined in
paragraph (b)(3) of this section is
(Continued on page 7)
Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Ag & 4-H Community Educator
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 7
“Processing Grade Maple Syrup”. The
name “Processing Grade Maple Syrup”
must conspicuously appear on the prin-
cipal display panel of the food’s label,
and the words “For Food Processing
Only” and “Not for Retail Sale” must
also conspicuously appear on the
food’s principal display panel in close
proximity to the food’s name and in a
size reasonably related to the size of
the name of the food.
On the Move for Maple Syrup
On the Move for Maple Syrup is a partnership between Cornell Cooperative Exten-
sion Sullivan County, Sullivan Renaissance, Sullivan County Division of Planning
& Environmental Management and Catskill Mountainkeeper, to promote the use of
Sullivan County maple syrup. The campaign helps to connect Sullivan County ma-
ple producers to restaurants, while educating consumers about the local maple syr-
up. Are you a restaurant interested in serving Sullivan County maple syrup? Then
contact Denise Frangipane at Sullivan Renaissance at 845-295-2445 to learn how
you can participate in the program and receive your free start-up kit.
Want to learn more about Sullivan County maple syrup? Then keep an eye out for
our 2015 Sullivan County Maple Syrup Directory. You can also view an online ver-
sion at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County website at
www.sullivan.cce.cornell.edu/agriculture/buy-local or stop by the Sullivan County
Visitor’s Association office for a hard copy.
NYS Maple Weekends
March 21st – 22nd and March 28th – 29th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
The New York State Maple Producers Association invites families from across NYS and neighboring
areas to learn all about the production of maple syrup and other related products. Their goal dur-
ing Maple Weekend is to share the taste of real mouth-watering maple syrup with you. Maple producers will demonstrate how
to make syrup -- whether it’s simply boiling the sap over an open fire or running it through highly scientific equipment -- the
results always taste great! Sullivan County has two maple producers participating in the NYS Maple Weekend: Catskill Moun-
tain Sugar House located at 10 Sugarhouse Lane, Grahamsville, NY (www.catskillmountainsugarhouse.com) and Justus Asthal-
ter Maple Syrup located at 865 Aden Road, Parksville, NY (www.justusmaple.com). No reservation necessary!
(Continued from page 6)
The New York State (NYS) Mesonet
Early Warning Weather Detection Sys-
tem is an advanced, statewide weather
station network. This network will be
the first of its kind in New York and
will consist of up to 125 surface
weather stations that will detect weath-
er phenomena across the entire state.
This weather detection system will
provide federal, state, and local com-
munities with access to high-
resolution, real-time data, and more
robust predictive models.
Each of the Mesonet’s 125 weather
stations will measure surface tempera-
ture, relative humidity, wind speed and
direction, precipitation, solar radiation,
atmospheric pressure, and soil mois-
ture and temperature at three depths.
In addition, 17 sites will be outfitted
with lidars and microwave profilers,
providing wind, temperature, and
moisture profiles in the vertical. An-
other 20 sites will measure snow depth
and snow water equivalent for hydro-
logical applications. All of this data
will be transmitted in real-time to a
central location, where the data will be
quality controlled and archived, and
then disseminated to a variety of users.
Upon completion, real time data along
with graphical products/models will be
available to the public via a website.
The NYS Mesonet promises a new
generation of local weather observa-
tions that will support more accurate,
more precise decision-making in agri-
culture, emergency management, ener-
gy, ground transportation and aviation.
For example, localized soil moisture
and temperature data will improve irri-
gation efficiency, and various pest
models will be much improved with
more local data inputs.
The NYS Mesonet is now beginning
the search for permanent site locations.
Each site consists of a 33 ft tower cen-
tered within a 33 ft x 33 ft plot of land.
To ensure the highest quality of data
each station must be at least 300 feet
from the nearest obstacle (tall trees,
buildings, etc.) or potential heat
sources (pavement). If you would be
interested in hosting a Mesonet site,
please contact Dr. Jerald Brotzge at
[email protected]. If you would
like to learn more about the NYS
Mesonet, please visit our website at
http://nysmesonet.org.
Calling All Farmers - The New York State Mesonet Weather Observing Network
Page 8 Extension Connection March, 2015
Gardening has become a leading
activity among educators, volunteers,
and a host of community organiza-
tions and agencies. Within Cornell
Cooperative Extension (CCE), garden
programs are growing at a seeming-
ly exponential rate.
Many gardens struggle to sustain
themselves, often feeling pressure to
develop new garden programs rather
than enhance current ones. Many
CCE horticulture and 4-H youth
development educators have stated
that it is challenging to secure
funding for their garden projects,
both to kick-start the project, or
keep it going and secure specific
supply needs. Cornell Garden-Based
Learning (CGBL) responded to this
need by offering a mini--grant pro-
gram to NYS CCE Garden Educa-
tors, called Small is Beautiful.
The Small is Beautiful project made
available funds of $250 to $400 to
eight garden projects across New
York State. While these amounts
may seem miniscule, the request for
proposals encouraged applicants to
think intentionally about their pro-
posed garden program. Applicants
were required to consider ecological
gardening techniques, cross CCE pro-
gram collaboration, inclusion of
youth leadership, and to explain
their documentation and evaluation
methods.
CGBL received 23 requests for pro-
posals applications. The eight selected
projects were instructed to document
successes and challenges, ecological
strategies utilized, the number of
people their garden reached during
the 2014 season.
Although the growing season, and
thus formal project reporting have
ceased, project leaders continue to
keep projects active. Some gardens
are under a winter cover crop; some
educators are planning spring tours
and program expansion in 2015. We
look forward to continuing to hear
about the successes of each project.
Small is Beautiful Recipients
The eight gardens from around the
State were each unique in scope, goals
and capacity. As of December 2014,
over 800 youth and adults engaged in a
Small is Beautiful garden.
Sullivan County
Highlights of the 2014 season were
starting a Jr. Master Gardener (MG)
Program in the county and using the
CCE demo garden as an outdoor class-
room. Youth participated in the county
fair and one gave a public presentation
on how to get started with vermiculture
(composting with worms). Four family
oriented public gardening workshops
were led by Master Gardener Volun-
teers at the CCE demonstration garden
and over 40 parents and youth attend-
ed each one. Workshops like these will
be continued in 2015, as will the Jr.
MG program.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Jr. Master Gardeners
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 9
Economic development practitioners
in New York State (NYS) must bal-
ance the unique needs of their commu-
nities in the context of state policy.
This report offers a guiding framework
and recommendations for a sustainable
economic development strategy. We
have chosen four transferable, high-
impact policies – anchor institutions,
land banks, business associations and
social entrepreneurship – that offer
beneficial lessons for municipalities
and fit within our framework.
Practice Through Time - The Inter-
national Economic Development
Council (IEDC) – the professional as-
sociation of economic developers –
defines economic development as “a
program, group of policies, or activity
that seeks to improve the economic
wellbeing and quality of life for a
community, by creating and/or retain-
ing jobs that facilitate growth and pro-
vide a stable tax base” (“IEDC At a
Glance,” n.d.).
In NYS, the prevailing approach to
economic development involves more
than $1 billion per year in state-
administered tax incentives, an annual
competition for state funding between
regions, and local incentives divvied
out by Industrial Development Agen-
cies and local development corpora-
tions (The Alliance for a Greater New
York (ALIGN), 2013).
The dominance of business incentives
must be tempered with holistic strate-
gy for job creation and retention. Poli-
cies must support the People who live
and work locally (improvements to
quality of life and education), the
Places that house those jobs
(improvements and maintenance of the
physical fabric), and the local Busi-
nesses that create jobs (small business
support and programs for local pur-
chasing and hiring).
People - A growing number of studies
support our People, Place and Busi-
ness framework. In a recent report,
Standard & Poor’s recommended lo-
cal, state and federal policies that lift
People out of poverty (Bovino, 2014).
They argue that wealth disparities in
the United States damage long term
economic growth. A 2010 IEDC report
states that workforce quality, not low
production costs, is the main concern
for American businesses, and that eco-
nomic developers can grow a skilled
labor pool through policy. A new re-
port from PolicyLink finds that the
United States GDP would jump up 14
percent by closing the income and em-
ployment gaps for minorities.
Place - The tax incentives that work
well are the ones that encourage care-
fully targeted physical development.
Many cities selectively invest in
neighborhoods that attract the young,
educated Creative Class. While this
approach can ignite development and
increase property values, it can also
displace low-income households, ex-
acerbating issues of chronic poverty.
Local governments must ensure that
the development process is not cap-
tured by a small number of stakehold-
ers who profit from limited develop-
ment in lucrative areas (Molotch 1976;
MacLeod, 2011).
Business - As the main goal of eco-
nomic development is to create jobs, it
may be tempting for governments to
throw incentives at the largest employ-
ers. A deeper look recommends cau-
tion. In a compilation of case studies
from the United States and Canada,
the Institute for Local Self-Reliance
(ILSR) demonstrates that local busi-
nesses create greater economic bene-
fits than big-box chain stores across a
range of geographies (Mitchell, 2013).
The Kauffman Foundation found that
economic development policy
(particularly tax incentives) should be
geared toward new and growing local
businesses (Ewing Marion Kauffman
Foundation, 2014). The report justifies
this claim by noting that nearly all net
job creation since the recession comes
from new businesses in the United
States (Kane 2010).
Healthy Economic Development Di-
et. - All three components of the
framework are interdependent. Invest-
ment in Business will not succeed
without concurrent investment in Peo-
ple and Place. It is up to individual
municipalities and regions to deter-
mine which policies comprise the most
appetizing and healthy approach. In
some cases, municipalities might pur-
sue a policy that lowers the cost of
labor for specific industries by offer-
ing a proven workforce development
program. In other instances, the
healthiest option may be façade im-
provements along a key commercial
corridor or investment in a regional
child care system. The People, Place
and Business framework gives com-
munities a foundation for economic
development that does not lean on race
-to-the-bottom tax incentives or expen-
sive investments in wealthy areas at
the expense of the rest of the commu-
nity.
Policy 1: Anchor Institutions
Anchor institutions are “nonprofit or
corporate entities that, by reason of
mission, investment capital, or rela-
tionships to customers or employees,
are geographically tied to a certain
location” (Webber & Karlstrom, 2008,
(Continued on page 16)
Submitted by Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director
Page 10 Extension Connection March, 2015
2015 has begun and many of us, in-
cluding me, has started the year off
with a new beginning. Some people
choose to lose weight, stop smoking,
or be more physically active. For the
new year, make the choice that you
will be more likely to choose healthy
foods and enjoy an active lifestyle.
Making the right choices can help you
feel better today and stay healthy to-
morrow. You can start out by making
smart choices from every food group.
Choose myplate.gov has great tools to
keep you on the path to healthy eating.
Eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, and dairy products. Include
lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs,
and nuts in your healthy eating plan.
Try to limit saturated fats, trans fats,
cholesterol, salt and added sugars by
reading your food labels. Along with
healthy eating comes finding your bal-
ance between food and physical activi-
ty. Try to be physically active for at
least 30 minutes most days of the
week, while your children and teenag-
ers should be physically active for 60
minutes every day, or most every day.
Limit T.V. or computer time to 2
hours a day. This is also a good prac-
tice for adults. It is hard but, we all
can make the effort.
This new year, make sure you get the
most nutrition out of your calories.
Choose nutrient dense foods packed
with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and
other nutrients that are low in calories.
Limit calorie dense foods with added
sugars and fats that are high in calories
but provide little nutrition. Recipe
modifications are a simple change for
healthier eating. We all have read nu-
merous recipes that call for ingredients
that we try not to keep in the house
due to high calorie or fat content. We
search for the substitution list and of-
ten can’t locate one. Below is a handy
one to keep in your kitchen.
Try these substitutions
Whole Milk - Fat-free or 1% milk
Evaporated milk - Evaporated
skim milk
Sour cream - Plain yogurt or low-
fat sour cream
Heavy cream - Evaporated skim
milk
Butter to grease pans - Non-stick
cooking spray
Eggs-- Egg whites
Ground Beef - Turkey ground
meat
Half-and-half - Evaporated skim
milk
Buttermilk - Nonfat yogurt
For any questions you might have
on recipe modifications call 845-
292-6180.
Saving for Soup
Submitted by: Cheyenne Zigmund, Master Food Preserver Volunteer
A little planning in the summer can save you a lot in time and money come the cold harsh
winter. My master food preserver powered pantry and freezers are stocked with every-
thing that I need to make a delicious hot soup that will warm the bones and defrost the toe tips. The stripped carcass of every
roast chicken that passes through my kitchen always ends up in the slow cooker, to be brewed into a nourishing bone broth
that provides the liquid base for all of my soups. Turkey works too! I start every winter with a minimum of ten quarts of
chicken stock, and if I've run out of freezer space then it goes into the pressure canner instead. Next come the vegetables, all
of your favorites blanched and frozen en mass during the summer surplus. I make soup combination bags with selections of
cubed squash, potato, sweet potato, carrot and onion all together for perfect portions. Greens can be frozen into little balls,
great for blended soups, and chopped green beans in my freezer get their own shelf thanks to their generosity most summers.
Lastly, my Excalibur dehydrator gets loaded daily with mushrooms, beans, herbs and spices. Ready to be snowed in, just put
it in the pot and make it hot!
Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Master Food Preserver
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 11
Make physical activity a part of your
daily routine as you "Bite into a
Healthy Lifestyle" during National
Nutrition Month. Each March and
throughout the year, the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics encourages
everyone to return to the basics of
healthy eating by adopting a healthy
lifestyle focused on consuming fewer
calories, making informed food choic-
es and getting daily exercise. The goal
is to achieve and maintain a healthy
weight, reduce the risk of chronic dis-
ease and promote overall health.
Daily physical activity is a crucial part
of everyone's healthy lifestyle, but un-
fortunately most of us don’t include
enough movement in our daily rou-
tines. Regular physical activity
strengthens bones and muscles, reduc-
es the risk of chronic illness and fosters
overall well-being. Most health bene-
fits come from at least 150 minutes a
week of moderately intense physical
activity, with added advantages from
increased exercise and intensity. En-
durance and muscle-strengthening ac-
tivities like lifting weights, working
with a resistance band or doing
pushups are also beneficial. A physi-
cally active lifestyle offers you many
rewards, from a slimmer body to a
healthy heart and these physical bene-
fits are only the beginning. Additional
advantages include stress relief, better
sleep, and a more positive mental out-
look.
Physical activity is important for eve-
ryone at every age. The key is to find
activities that are both sustainable and
enjoyable. For some, this may mean a
light yoga class, while for others it
may mean training for a marathon.
Bottom line: find manageable ways to
move more.
Use the buddy system: Join a
walking group or attend fitness
classes.
Participate in social and competi-
tive sports like soccer or flag foot-
ball.
Plan a hiking or canoeing trip in-
stead of a beach vacation.
Sign up for a 5k run/walk with
friends or family.
Sneak in exercise at your desk like
leg lifts and calf raises – or even
buy a desk that allows you to stand
while working.
Take a 15-minute walk on your
lunch break (or walk up and down
the stairs when weather’s bad).
To maintain a physically active and
healthy lifestyle, stay nourished before,
during and after exercise. Before exer-
cise, look for foods high in carbohy-
drates, adequate in protein and moder-
ate in fat and fiber, like oatmeal with
bananas, almonds and fat-free milk.
Drink water before, during and after
physical activity since dehydration can
cause fatigue and impair performance.
Sources: Eatright.org, Food.com
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Dressing
1 lemon 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1⁄3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
Salad
1⁄4 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 1⁄2 cups strawberries (8 ounces)
1⁄2 medium cucumber, sliced and cut in half 1⁄4 small red onion, sliced into thin wedges
1 (6 ounce) package Baby Spinach
DIRECTIONS
For dressing, zest lemon to measure 1/2 tsp zest. Juice lemon to measure 2 tbsp. Combine zest, juice, vinegar, sugar,
oil and poppy seeds in small bowl. Whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to
350°F. For salad, spread almonds in single layer over bottom of small baking pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly
toasted. Remove from oven; cool almonds. Hull strawberries; cut strawberries into quarters. Peel cucumber and slice;
cut slices in half. Slice onion into thin wedges. Place spinach in large serving bowl; add strawberries, cucumber and
onion. Whisk dressing; pour over salad, gently tossing to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.
SERVINGS 10
Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Master Food Preserver
Page 12 Extension Connection March, 2015
Folks with
any kind
of expo-
sure to the
Cornell
University
Coopera-
tive Extension system may be familiar
with the catch phrase “4-H connects
kids to Cornell.” This phrase is true on
many levels and it is literally grounded
in the fact that the campus location of
our extension’s youth component, 4-H
Youth Development, is within the
Bronfenbrenner Center for Translation-
al Research in Cornell University’s
College of Human Ecology.
Translational research (TR) is one of
the most dynamic and exciting recent
developments in the scientific commu-
nity, a means to more closely link the
twin missions of research and out-
reach. The mission of the Bron-
fenbrenner Center for Translational
Research is “to expand, strengthen and
speed connections between cutting-
edge research and the design, evalua-
tion, and implementation of policies
and practices that enhance human de-
velopment and well-being.” In addi-
tion, “the knowledge derived from in-
terventions, practices, and policies”
will be used to inform research. This
exchange of information, a “bi-
directional pathway between scientific
research and community practice,” is
expected to bridge the two realms in
more effective ways.
The creation of the Bronfenbrenner
Center of Translational Research
(BCTR) was developed through the
consolidation of the Family Life De-
velopment Center and the Bron-
fenbrenner Life Course Center at Cor-
nell University with its consequent
expansion of programs and resources.
An important milestone of the merger
was the location of the State 4-H Of-
fice in the BCTR, a demonstration of
the commitment to “grounding 4-H in
contemporary societal challenges and
embracing the opportunity to apply the
emerging discipline of translational
research to a large, diverse, and vibrant
community-based program that can be
found in all corners of New York
State”.
The 4-H Youth Development Program
is the youth outreach program from the
Land Grant Universities, Cooperative
Extension Services, and the United
States Department of Agriculture. As
such, 4-H programs in New York State
reflect mission mandates of the system
in Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math, Civic Engagement, and
Healthy Living. Resources and support
are currently available for county 4-H
Programs from the state specialists in
these areas.
STEM specialist Alexa Maille pro-
vides educational support through
a number of initiatives such as The
4-H Science Toolkit, NASA Here
There and Everywhere Program, 4-
H Geospatial Science, 4-H Robot-
ics, and 4-H National Youth Sci-
ence Day, not to mention the
wealth of 4-H resources available
through Cornell in areas from ani-
mal science through shooting
sports, plants and textiles.
Jamila Walida Simon is the spe-
cialist for civic engagement, the
broadest mission mandate. Civic
engagement incorporates youth
voice, leadership, respect, history,
community youth development as
well as STEM and Healthy Living.
“4-H Citizenship is the knowledge,
skills, attitudes and motivation that
give youth the capacity to move
beyond one’s individual self-
interest and to be committed to the
well-being of some larger group.
4-H Citizenship incorporates civic
engagement, civic education, ser-
vice, and personal development.”
The 4-H Healthy Living mission
has a representative in Nigel Gan-
non to engage “youth and families
through access and opportunities to
achieve optimal physical, social,
emotional well-being.” New York
supports healthy living through
initiatives such as Choose Health:
Food, Fun and Fitness (CHFFF), 4
-H Choose Health Action Teens
(CHAT), 4-H Club Choose Health
Officers, the Produced in New
York (PiNY) program and the Ad-
olescent Development Toolkit.
Resources are diverse, offering
information for topics such as
healthy food access to tractor safe-
ty to measures for preventing dis-
ease associated with animals dis-
played in public settings.
Through its efforts to “foster research
to understand and discover solutions to
human problems across multiple levels
of analysis,” and to “identify, evaluate
and disseminate evidence-based and
cost efficient practices and programs,”
the Bronfenbrenner Center for Transla-
tional Research is responding to the
Cornell University Strategic Plan to
“strongly connect extension and out-
reach to on-campus research and edu-
cational strengths.” As a result, each
local 4-H Youth Development Pro-
gram will benefit from a firm founda-
tion in the resources, research, future
plans and overall vision of Cornell
University.
Sources: http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu,
http://www.bctr.cornell.edu,
www.nifa.usda.gov, www.4-H.org
Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Community Educator
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 13
You may be planning a hospital stay
for you or a family member. This
planned admission could be for elec-
tive (non-emergency) surgery or spe-
cial procedures that require an over-
night hospital stay.
You and your family member should
know ahead of time what surgery or
procedures he or she is likely to have
and why they are needed. Here are
some questions you might want to ask:
Where is the best place to have this
test or procedure done? Your
choice may depend on location,
insurance, and where your doctor
can admit patients.
What is this hospital’s quality rat-
ing? Medicare’s Hospital Compare
tool (http://www.medicare.gov/
hospitalcompare/search.html) al-
lows you to pick three hospitals
and compare patient satisfaction,
timeliness and effectiveness of
care for specific procedures and
conditions, and complications.
How much time should it take for
this test or procedure?
How long will my family member
be in the hospital?
Will my family member be able to
go home from the hospital? Or will
he or she need rehabilitation
(rehab) after the hospital?
What type of care will my family
member need at home?
What possible problems or side
effects should I be aware of?
Here are some ways you can help
your family member:
Help make sure that your family
member gets the treatments need-
ed. You can do this by checking
with the nurse going off duty and
asking what needs to happen dur-
ing the next shift. This includes
medications, tests and procedures.
You can make sure the nurse
coming on duty next has the same
information.
Ask questions about your family
member’s medical condition, treat-
ment, and follow-up plan of care.
It is a good idea to write questions
as you think of them. This way,
you will be prepared when meeting
with the doctor, nurse, or other
health care professional.
Keep track of all instructions and
plans for discharge. A good way is
to write this information in a note-
book and keep it by the bedside.
Tell the doctor or nurse if you do
not understand something or want
to learn more about a certain topic.
Let the doctor or nurse know if
you do not feel ready to care for
your family member after dis-
charge.
Use good communication skills.
This means listening carefully,
speaking clearly, and using a
friendly tone.
Ask to speak with the doctor,
nurse, social worker, or patient
representative if feel there are
communication problems with the
staff, or you or your family mem-
ber are not being treated fairly.
This article by Next Step in Care has
been adapted with permission from
“Hospital Admission: How to Plan
and What to Expect During the Stay,”
one of a series of free guides available
in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Rus-
sian in partnership with the United
Hospital Fund (UHF).
www.nextstepincare.org.in
Were you born between 1945 and 1965?
Then a one-time test for Hepatitis C is
recommended.
Hepatitis C is a serious liver disease that
results from infection with the Hepatitis
C virus (HCV), which is spread primari-
ly through contact with the blood of an
infected person. Hepatitis C has been
called a silent disease because people
can get infected and not know it.
Who should get tested
for Hepatitis C?
Anyone who has received donated
blood or organs before 1992
Anyone born from 1945 through
1965
Anyone with abnormal liver tests or
liver disease
Health and safety workers who have
been exposed to blood on the job
through a needlestick or injury with
a sharp object
Anyone on hemodialysis
Anyone born to a mother with Hep-
atitis C
Anyone who has injected drugs,
even just once or many years ago
Anyone with certain medical condi-
tions, such as chronic liver disease
and HIV or AIDS
Why is it important to get
tested for Hepatitis C?
Millions of Americans have Hepati-
tis C, but most don’t know it.
About 8 in 10 people who get infect-
ed with Hepatitis C develop a chron-
ic, or lifelong, infection.
People with Hepatitis C often have
no symptoms. Many people can live
with an infection for decades with-
out feeling sick.
Hepatitis C is a leading cause of
liver cancer and the leading cause of
liver transplants.
(Continued on page 19)
Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, Dependent Care Educator, RN
Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, Dependent
Care Educator, RN
Page 14 Extension Connection March, 2015
Hands-On Cheese-Making Workshop
Learn the basics through hands-on techniques!
Make two soft cheese varieties and discuss the history of cheese-making, the use of cultures, and molds, and
waxes. CCE volunteers Cheyenne Zigmund, Liliana Lima, and Jessica Gibbons will share their expertise.
Enjoy cheese tastings and go home with recipes!
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Call 845-292-6180 or email [email protected] to register
*Anyone can enroll in CCESC for $25 per family. Enrollees must identify membership status at time of payment
to receive discount.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
$25 per person
$20 Enrollees*
Extension Education Center
How to Grow Delicious Berries & Brambles
Attention home gardeners & new farmers!
John Gorzinski, of Gorzinski Ornery Farm in Cochecton, will present a workshop on how to safely and successfully
grow berries and brambles from the ground up.
Call 845-292-6180 or email [email protected]
Space is limited- Paid pre-registration is required. No refunds.
*Anyone can enroll in CCESC for $25 per family. Enrollees must identify membership status at time of payment to receive dis-
count.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$20 per person or $15 per CCESC Enrollees*
Extension Education Center
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 15
Youth Dog Obedience Series
Positive reinforcement training for your best friend! Learn successful dog obedience methods and gain the knowledge to advance to competition levels, Sul-
livan County 4-H Youth Fair, and other sporting fields.
Please contact the CCESC office for guidelines and requirements.
Youth must be at least 9 years of age to participate.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Call 845-292-6180 or email [email protected] to register *Anyone ages 5 to 19 can enroll in 4-H for free.
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H
members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University, learn through hands-on activities, lead, be inspired,
inspire others, and “Make the Best Better”.
Tuesdays ~ March 3 – April 7
6:00 – 8:00 pm
$30 per person ~ $25 per 4-H member*
Extension Education Center
Farm Safety & OSHA Regulations for Farm Owners & Managers
James Carrabba, the Agricultural Safety Specialist from NYCAMH and Ronald Williams Compliance Assistant
Specialist from OSHA will present on the updates for farm safety and OSHA laws for all farms, farm hazards,
and our Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for dairy farm operations.
Registration with non-refundable payment is required in advance!
Call 845-292-6180 or email [email protected] to register
March 26, 2015 11:00 am—3:30 pm
Extension Education Center
Cost: $25 per person / $20 per CCESC enrollee (lunch included)
Page 16 Extension Connection March, 2015
p.6). This condition implies that they
cannot be easily moved and that they
have incentives to invest in the com-
munity. Universities and medical cen-
ters – usually referred to as “Eds and
Meds” – are arguably the most relevant
anchor institutions due to their size and
the economic resources they involve.
Eds and Meds can promote local eco-
nomic development through five main
channels: Human resources
(employment), real estate development,
investment, business incubators, and
local purchasing (Penn Institute for
Urban Research, 2009 They can also
attract highly educated professionals,
and generate cultural resources for the
community, like museums and librar-
ies. Direct and tangible impacts on the
three final recipients of economic de-
velopment previously described: peo-
ple, place, and business.
Policy 2: Land Banks
According to New York’s Land Bank
Act (2011), land banks are not-for-
profit corporations which acquire, man-
age and sell vacant, abandoned, and tax
-delinquent properties. Land banks in
NYS acquire properties from foreclo-
sures, contracts, and transfers (New
York’s Land Bank Act, 2011). After
acquisition, land banks should manage
and finance those properties and con-
vert them into commercial use, afforda-
ble housing or public spaces
(Alexander, 2005). Redesigned and
repurposed properties can improve the
image of communities, attract business-
es or individual investment, and rein-
vigorate economies (New York’s Land
Bank Act, 2011).
Policy 3: Neighborhood and Business
Associations
Neighborhood and Business Associa-
tions (NBAs) are comprised of mem-
bership organizations representing indi-
vidual firms, property owners, local
residents, and non-profit organizations
that seek non-market solutions to indi-
vidual or group problems (Hawley et
al, 2005). Intermediary organizations,
such as business associations, labor
unions, and less formalized collective
institutions like consortia, are directly
involved in activities that provide busi-
ness assistance to firms and forge part-
nerships or act in an advisory capacity
with local and regional government
agencies and other public sector actors
such as universities and public school
systems to promote local economic
development and industrial policy.
Associational Qualities Functions:
1. Transaction Cost Savings: Reduce
administrative costs for both local
governments and businesses
2. Market Coordination Collecting
and Disseminating Information
3. Skill Upgrading Upgrading skills
and productive capacity of mem-
bers
4. Research and Development Pro-
moting research and development
activities
5. Inter-Firm Coordination Smooth
out conflicts
6. Strategic Planning: Anticipating
future changes in technology, labor
force requirements, markets etc.
7. Ensuring Compliance With Labor:
Standards Uphold labor standards
and other worker benefits
Policy 4: Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship promotes inno-
vations that address social problems
and comprise a range of initiatives run
by individuals, non-profit organiza-
tions, for-profit companies, or a hybrid
of models. These can lead to both small
and large scale transformations. There
are five key attributes that Dees (1998)
identifies as key in understanding the
role of social entrepreneurship: 1)
Adopts a mission (social or environ-
mental), 2) creates social value (not
just private value), 3) engages a pro-
cess of continuous innovation, adapta-
tion and learning, 4) not limited by re-
sources at hand, 5) exhibits a height-
ened sense of accountability to the con-
stituents served. In addition, social en-
trepreneurship serves as an engine for
innovation, job creation, and economic
growth, while also providing opportu-
nities that would otherwise not be
available to individuals who are disad-
vantaged due to physical, mental, edu-
cational or economic disadvantages.
Conclusions on Economic Develop-
ment Strategies
NYS’s current methods of economic
development lean heavily on policies
of the past that no longer successfully
support local economies. As an alterna-
tive, municipalities and the State of
New York should adopt a guiding
framework for economic development
policies that supports people, place and
business.
To do so, we focused on four innova-
tive practices relevant to the majority
of municipalities in the State: (1) An-
chor Institutions, (2) Business Associa-
tions and Business Improvement Dis-
tricts, (3) Land Banks, and (4) Social
Entrepreneurship. Regardless of the
development choices New York mu-
nicipalities choose, each community
must carefully consider the financial
options available to fund economic
development strategies. They must also
utilize allied business, nonprofit, and
community groups as their partners to
maximize the effectiveness of their
development efforts. Above all, these
policies should attempt to maximize
the benefits for people, businesses, and
place to ensure sustainable growth for
their entire community.
By: Elizabeth Agyeman-Budu, Becky
Gitonga, Clint McManus, Derek
Moretz, Marcelina Valdes, & Xue
Zhang, Cornell University 2014
(Continued from page 9)
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 17
Page 18 Extension Connection March, 2015
For descriptions visit the Soil & Water website at sullivanswcd.org
Become a Belle ~ Join the Liberty Belles’ Community Group The Liberty Belles CCE Community Group has had several meeting programs that might interest you.
April was our Annual Auction to benefit the Scholarship Fund; Conserving Energy in the Home was the May guest
speaker topic. A Tailgate Picnic dinner meeting was enjoyed in June! The July craft was making bath salts for bath sets
for Safe Passage. A tour of the Gillinder Brothers Glass Factory in Port Jervis with lunch was held in August. Making
Valentines for Veterans is the annual January project, as well as pine cone bird feeder, with gooey peanut butter. A tour
of the new EaT Kitchen at CCE will be held in March.
Why not join us? For more information, please contact group secretary Cheryl Muthig at 845-292-4013. Meetings are
the third Tuesday of each month with the January, February and March meetings held at noon and the others at 7:00 pm
at the Extension office.
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 19
I began four months ago was to find
out from the folks who live, work, or
play in Sullivan County what Cornell
Cooperative Extension can do to im-
prove the quality of life here. The pur-
pose of the inquiry was to finally and
formally develop a five year strategic
plan and a two year plan of work to
guide how Sullivan Extension operates
in the community. After scanning two
years of public forum notes, meeting
minutes, surveys, and census data, and
talking with lots of partners and char-
acters in Sullivan County, I think we
have a nice starting point. If you click
the ‘About Us’ button, then the
‘Strategic Planning’ button on the web-
site, you will find the first iterations of
the 2015-2020 CCESC Strategic Plan,
the FY2015 Plan of Work, and our
Program Inventory. As a democratic
organization, the Sullivan County com-
munity should own these plans. I in-
vite everyone to read and submit sug-
gestions or comments through March
31. The plans are scheduled to be ap-
proved at our April board meeting, and
will be followed up with a process to
track our implementation progress.
Lastly, I’m glad to report that at last
count CCESC enrollment was up to
623! That is an almost fifty percent
increase from 2014, and doesn’t ac-
count for just over 100 folks who have-
n’t gotten around to renewing yet. This
issue of Extension Connection will be
your last issue if you haven’t sent in
your enrollment yet. But don’t worry!
We’ve included an enrollment card
near the back of the issue that you can
tear off and mail in or drop off. Any-
one can enroll in CCESC at any time
during the year. If you’ve already en-
rolled, please use the card to enroll a
friend. I did a little research and from
what I can tell, CCESC’s highest annu-
al enrollment was 1,087. If each of our
members enrolls just one person, we
will double our membership and see
our highest enrollment numbers ever!
That means more Sullivan County resi-
dents become part of the Cornell fami-
ly, receive useful information in the
monthly newsletter, and are eligible for
reduced class fees. To encourage your
outreach and make it fun, we’re offer-
ing a $50.00 credit towards workshops
in 2015 for the CCESC member who
enrolls the most new members by
March 31st! Collect enrollment infor-
mation and payment and bring to the
office, or have new folks indicate your
referral when they submit their enroll-
ment card to us. Feel free to pop in the
office if you’d like more enrollment
cards.
Until next month, keep your friends
and family close Were closer to the
sun every day.
(Continued from page 3)
New treatments are available for
Hepatitis C that can get rid of the
virus.
Getting tested for Hepatitis C
Doctors use a blood test, called a Hepa-
titis C Antibody Test, to find out if a
person has ever been infected with
Hepatitis C. The Hepatitis C Antibody
Test, sometimes called the Anti-HCV
Test, looks for antibodies to the Hepa-
titis C virus. Antibodies are chemicals
released into the bloodstream when
someone gets infected. Ask your doc-
tor when and how you will find out
your results. The test results usually
take anywhere from a few days to a
few weeks to come back. A new rapid
test is available in some health clinics
Source: www.cdc.gov/hepatitis
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formation about their operation and see
projections that show what ARC and/or
PLC will mean for them under possible
future scenarios. Farm owners and pro-
ducers can access the online resources,
available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc,
from the convenience of their home
computer or mobile device at any time.
Covered commodities include barley,
canola, large and small chickpeas, corn,
crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, len-
tils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry
peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium
grain rice (which includes short grain
rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans,
sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cot-
ton is no longer a covered commodity.
Dates associated with ARC and PLC
that farm owners and producers need to
know:
Nov. 17, 2014 to March 31,
2015: Producers make a one-time elec-
tion between ARC and PLC for the
2014 through 2018 crop years.
Mid-April 2015 through summer
2015: Producers sign contracts for 2014
and 2015 crop years.
October 2015: Payments issued
for 2014 crop year, if needed.
To learn more about which safety net
options are most appropriate for specif-
ic farming operations, farmers can use
new web tools at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc
-plc, which can be accessed from the
convenience of a home computer or a
mobile device at any time. To learn
more, farmers can contact the Farm Ser-
vice Agency at 607-865-4005.
Coverage Selection for New 2014 Farm Bill Safety Net Programs
Began Nov. 17
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Page 20 Extension Connection March, 2015
Business Volunteer Spotlight
Thunder 102 Radio Station and Bold Gold Media
Thunder 102 has been an indispensable friend and marketing tool to Cornell Cooperative
Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) over the past several years. The partnership began offi-
cially with our Ag and Garden Report which started airing in early 2010. Prior to that, Thun-
der covered the milk pricing crisis in Jeffersonville. The pop country music radio station and
its encompassing media group have supported CCESC in myriad other ways, including im-
plementing a “CCE Afternoon Update” that CCESC staff record live every Monday with
upcoming programs and other opportunities. Thunder 102 offers this perk free of charge in
addition to Public Service Announcements for enrollment and fundraising campaigns. In 2013 and 2014, Thunder became a
Centennial Sponsor and contributed towards our Anniversary Gala event. There is hardly ever a facebook post that goes
unshared or a tweet that fails to be retweeted when their hardworking, talented staff is at the helm. Thunder 102 station’s
generosity acts as an arm of Cooperative Extension to help us extend the message of our mission throughout Sullivan
County, helping us serve our constituents more thoroughly. Thunder has a representative currently serving on our board of
directors and we’re happy to call Thunder and Bold Gold our genuine friends. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan
County is proud to highlight them as an organizational partner.
Farm Spotlight - Root N Roost Farm
When we close
our eyes here at
CCE, we can al-
most see spring in
our future. This
month’s Farmer
Spotlight we look
to Sean and Chey-
enne Zigmund
from Root n’
Roost Farm in
White Sulphur
Springs to give us
a look at what
will be happening
on their farm once growing season begins.
Root n’ Roost has had quite a busy year in the building of infrastruc-
ture department. There has been a new photovoltaic solar system in-
stalled. The 11 kWh, 50 foot long Solar Electric Array is now power-
ing the farm’s energy requirements. In addition, there has been a new-
ly built 72 foot greenhouse that has been planted in since October.
This is a great example of season extension. Sean and Cheyenne have
a beautifully green high tunnel over the winter with spinach, kale,
mustard greens and chard.
Also ahead for Root n’ Roost will be a series of educational clas-
ses, including permaculture design and farm tours. The farm stand will
be open weekends from May to December. Check out their website or
call/email for more information.
Photo by: www.CassieAlexandra.com
Volunteer Spotlight -
Master Gardener Volunteer Jaquin Saunders
Jackie graduated as a
Master Gardener in the
spring of 2013 and has
already volunteered
well over 200 hours for
our program. She is a
native to Sullivan
County and graduated
from Monticello Central
Schools. She lives in
Hurleyville, NY with
her husband Ken. To-
gether they have
worked tirelessly at
CCE. Ken built the raised beds behind CCE for our
Herb Garden and he also made a beautiful picnic
table and benches for our outdoor classroom. Their
own beautiful garden will be on the ARC Garden
tour this June. Jackie has taught the Micro Greens
classes at CCESC several times to sold out audienc-
es. She was the lead Master Gardener Volunteer at
Dynamite Youth Center in Fallsburg, NY and under
her guidance they won first place in the Sullivan
Renaissance level B grant program in 2014. Thank
you Jackie and Ken for all you have done for
CCESC.
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 21
Staff Spotlight - Tracey Argent
Office and Personnel Manager Tracey
Argent, has worked for CCESC for 26
years. Tracey started in the position of
assistant to the ag secretary back in
1988 under the direction of Jerry
Skoda. Through the years Tracey has
done everything from washing potatoes
to serving as the assistant to the Execu-
tive Director. Tracey has been named
Staff Member of the Year by her peers on several occasions
and received service recognition from Cooperative Extension
on the Statewide level.
The staff and volunteers at CCESC are very fortunate to have
such a hardworking and dedicated person on their team.
4-H Member Spotlight
Allison W.
Alison W. has
been involved
with the Crafty
Chameleons 4-H
Club of Monticel-
lo for over 5
years. She has
excelled in the
Public Presenta-
tions Program
and has twice
represented Sulli-
van County at the
District Level. A
recipient of Sulli-
van County’s
Achievement Day Award to attend NYS 4-H Capital Days,
she was one of three delegates who traveled to Albany in
2014 to meet with legislators and learn about New York State
Government.
After years of enjoying 4-H Camp Shankitunk as a camper,
Alison hopes to return this summer as a Camp Counselor.
She is very active in her school theater program and this ex-
perience has helped her to motivate and lead her 4-H Club in
sharing some wonderful original skits each year at the Annual
4-H International Night.
Page 22 Extension Connection March, 2015
Contributor
Level Amount
You will receive these materials to help you share with
others how they can also support
CCE
General
Enrollment $25
Extension Connection
subscription, Reduced Fees
for Classes
General
Plus
Cooperative $50 Above + Car Magnet
Capital $100 Above + Annual Report
Mention
Garnet $250 Above + Pin
Blue Ribbon $500 Above + Name on Donor
Plaque
Millennial $1,000 Above + Quarterly Business
card in Extension Connection
Gold $2,500 Above + Quarter Page Ad in
Extension Connection
Diamond $5,000 Above + Short Sleeve CCE
Polo Shirt
Platinum $10,000 Above + Waived Program
Fees for all Classes
Excelsior $10,001+ Above + Waived Building
Use Fees (restrictions apply)
Pay with cash, check, or credit in the office or through our
NEW website sullivancce.org
Consider a long term giving plan
by including
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County in your
retirement, will,
living trust, or life insurance plans.
As of January 1, 2015. Applies to the calendar year.
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 23
Wild Mushroom Class
January 13th
The Wild Mushroom class was taught
by Nathaniel Whitmore at CCESC on
January 13th at 5:30 was filled with
many interested participants. Na-
thaniel regularly offers walks and
classes about medicinal herbs and re-
lated subjects. Most events are in
Wayne and Pike counties in Pennsyl-
vania and Sullivan County in New
York. He has promised to return in
the spring to do a woods walk at
CCESC. The Master Gardeners will
keep you posted.
From Hospital to Home ~ Discharge Planning
January 14, February 11, 18, 19
Twenty-nine seniors and caregivers
in the Forestburgh, Roscoe, Lumber-
land congregate meal sites and at
CCESC were given key points to help
them to be prepared for discharge to
home (or long-term care facility).
Booklets ~ Survival Skills for Leav-
ing the Hospital and a Hospital-to-
Home Discharge Guide were provid-
ed. The goal of this program is to
reduce readmissions to the hospital
and empower the patient to engage in
discharge planning process immedi-
ately upon admission.
CCESC 4-H Horse Task Force January 22nd
This group of local volunteers met to
discuss planning for the 2015 program
year of activities, educational clinics
and fundraisers.
BCLT Training January 23rd
CCESC 4-H and FCS educators at-
tended this one day training at Cornell
University to participate in a Cornell
University research project bridging
the senior population and younger
generations.
CCESC Volunteer Leader
Recognition January 28th
Following a pasta dinner with pot-
luck appetizers and desserts, and a 4-
H Trivia Contest, volunteer 4-H Lead-
ers were celebrated with certificates
recognizing their years of service.
Over 20 Leaders were in attendance.
CCESC 27th 4-H International Night,
January 30th
Eight clubs and over 120 members,
volunteers, parents and members of
the public attended the 27th annual
CCESC 4-H International night. This
event encourages clubs, and inde-
pendent members to select a country
of their choice to educate attendees
about. Presentations are made up of
cultural foods, facts, educational dis-
plays, demonstrations, songs, dances,
skits, plays or any other creative, edu-
cational mode of expression.
Farmers Market Nutrition Program Certification,
February 5th
This certification, in collaboration
with Catskill Mountainkeeper, Sulli-
van County Public Health-WIC and
Sullivan County Rural Health Net-
work, was held for farmers and farm-
ers market managers to receive their
certification to accept FMNP and
WIC checks at farmers markets.
Farm Tax Workshop February 4th
Jennifer Adduci of Farm Credit East
and Jerry Skoda of Skoda Enterprises
presented to 14 members of our farm-
ing community on the updates and
changes for the 2014 tax season. This
workshop was designed specifically
for those in the agricultural industry.
Ag Day/Dairy Day February 16th
In partnership with Penn State Coop-
erative Extension of Wayne County,
over 250 people in attendance during
the day with 25 vendors present.
Speakers with a variety of agricultural
topics shared their information to the
public.
How to Grow Micro Greens February 19th
A class on How to Grow Micro
Greens at home, was taught by Master
Gardener, Jackie Saunders at CCESC
on February 19, 2015. This is the third
time that the Master Gardeners have
offered this class to a sold out audi-
ence. Each participant received a kit
to grow their own greens, learned
how to set it up and how to care for
them until harvest. The class partici-
pants enjoyed tasting salad made with
micro greens. They also took home
micro greens grown by Jackie to use
in their own recipes
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For a list of all NYS County CCE offices visit:
http://cce.cornell.edu/learnAbout/Pages/Local_Offices.aspx
The CCESC EaT Kitchen
Is now “Open for Business”
2015 Ag Literacy Week is
March 16-20th
CCE's mission, vision and
values are well entrenched in
the principles of diversity, equal
opportunity and affirmative
action, and provide the
foundation from which we
operate
There are 62
Counties in
New York State
CCE’s 4-H Youth Development
Programs reach urban, suburban
and rural youth in these areas:
Science, Technology and Engineering
Citizenship
Healthy Lifestyles
STEM
Sullivan County was
created March 27, 1809
from part of Ulster
County
March is National Nutrition
Month
The New York State Insect is the
Nine-spotted ladybug (ladybird beetle)
(Coccinella novemnotata)
In 2013 persons
65 years and older
made up 16.2%
of the population of
Sullivan County
FEMA Guide to Winter Storms & Extreme Cold—
http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
CCESC
Program Areas
Ag & Food Systems
Environment &Natural Resources
Community & Economic Viability
Nutrition & Healthy Families
Youth & Family Development
The four leaves
on the 4-H Clover
stand for
Head
Heart
Hand
Health
March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 25
Manufacturers Real Property
Tax Credit NYS added a new refundable tax credit
for 2014 . It’s called the Manufactures
Real Property Tax Credit and farmers
qualify. If 50% of your business gross
proceeds (most farms qualify) come
from manufacturing you get 20% of
your real property tax refunded. For
farmers this is in addition to your
school tax refund and much easier to
qualify. The new form number is IT
641. The manufacturing definition in-
cludes farming, agriculture, horticul-
ture, floriculture, viticulture, commer-
cial fishing and extracting. This has
received very little publicity but can be
major dollars.”
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Day Old Pheasant Rearing Project
The DEC is once again distributing day
-old pheasant chicks for rearing and
release projects The rearing and re-
lease of pheasants requires a great deal
of responsibility by 4-H youth and a
substantial time commitment.
Why raise pheasants? Rearing pheas-
ants is enjoyable, challenging, and
teaches youth responsible behavior.
Release pheasants offer fall hunting
opportunity. People enjoy seeing and
hearing pheasants For more infor-
mation on the DayOld Pheasant Chick
Program or to order chicks please call
the CCE office at (845) 292-6180 or
email Michelle Lipari at
[email protected]. The deadline for
orders will be March 11th.
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CCEOC Dairy & Livestock Day Wednesday, March 11,
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pine Bush Fire Hall, Pine Bush, NY
$3.00 suggested donation. For more
information call 845-344-1234 or email
Cornell University
Soil Health Blog Did you know Cornell University has a
Soil Health Blog? Find out the latest
information on soil health at: http://
blogs.cornell.edu/soilhealth/
A webinar on Cornell Soil Health As-
sessment: A Diagnostic Approach for
Evaluating and Managing Soil Health
is now available for viewing.
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Want to Work for Cornell Cooperative Extension?
All non-temporary Cornell Cooperative
jobs across NYS are listed at: https://
cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10163/
jobsearch.ftl. This list is constantly
being updated.
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Want to Work for Cornell University?
All positons open for Cornell Universi-
ty across NYS are listed at: https://
www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/
positions.html.
Craft NY Brewers Festival Albany, NY
Saturday, March 7th
4:00-8:00 pm
Desmond Hotel
40 NYS Breweries
For more information:
thinkdrinkny.com/festivals
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Ready for an International Experience?
Families will have an opportunity to
experience Japan by hosting an ex-
change delegate between the ages of 12
and 16 for four weeks from July 21st
through August 19th, 2015. One Japa-
nese student will be matched per fami-
ly based on the host sibling’s gender,
age, and interests. The CCE Ulster
County 4-H program is making this
opportunity available to all 4-H fami-
lies in the Southeast District. For more
information please contact Kristin
Frangione, 4-H Community Educator
of CCE Ulster County at (845) 340-
3990, ext. 340 or e-mail
We Have a New Website
CCE Sullivan has
gone live with its
fresh, new website;
same great website
address, with so
much more to offer.
Check out the interac-
tive, user-friendly site
with registration and
pay-ready event list-
ings, educational re-
source pages on hot
topics, local photo
galleries, and more!
Visit
www.sullivancce.org
today and make
CCESC YOUR re-
source of choice!
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Charles Keating
Cell: 570-430-1045
Fax: 570-689-2688
Member Exchange
FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Muthig & Sons - Landscaping - Logging -
Decks - Roofs - Firewood (845) 807-1711
Clown for all occasions, info @
www.misssunshinetheclown.com for all your party entertainment. 845-807-6222
Klein's Tax Service. 25+ Years Experience.
(845) 292-9225
T-shirts and machine embroidery for your
business, club, organization. Hats, aprons, tote bags. Local business. Mountain Bear Crafts, Livingston Manor, NY. 845-439-8050. See photos: www.mountainbearcrafts.com
Wurtsboro Veterinary Clinic- 163 Sullivan St.
Box 190, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 845-888-4884 Dr. Linda Tintle, Dr. Dean Tinter, Dr. Nancy Odell, Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio
Norbert’s Clock Repair. Antique specialist.
Fair Price. For estimate/pickup 845-887-5831
Group Travel around the world with Barbara’s
Bunch. Call, 914-799-3362 or email: [email protected]
Old interesting barn finds? Call for free ap-
praisal 482-4901
Hartley Consulting, INC. Strategic Develop-
ment for Non Profits. www.hartleyconsulting.com
Duke Pottery. www.dukepottery.com Pottery
Studio, Art Gallery, Gift Shop. Open Year Round, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00-5:00 or by chance. 855 Co. Rd. 93, Roscoe, NY
Clemente S Frances, Attorney at Law 845-887
-6344 or 570-729-8607. PO Box 866 32 Low-er Main St. Callicoon, NY 12723
Lawrence L. Oestrich L.L.S New York State
Licensed Land Surveyor, Po Box 354 Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749 – 845-791-4541
O&L Digital Photo- Weddings, Sweet 16,
Birthdays, Baptisms and special events. Al-bum packages & DVD video. 845-932-5020 or 917-693-9891 www.dbase.com or [email protected]
FOR A BETTER YOU
Jin Shin Jyutsu, Near Grahamsville. Energet-
ic, Harmonizing 647-6572
Dr. Jorge R. Delgado. Board certified Chiro-
practic Neurologist. 23 yrs. experience. Car-ing, quality chiropractic care in a warm, com-fortable atmosphere. Rt. 52 West, Liberty, NY (845) 292-3455
Yoga classes near Neversink Dam. Gentle
stretches for seniors and beginners. Schedule Mon, Wed, Sat a.m. Thurs. p.m. I free intro-ductory class.
Yoga improves flexibility & health. Reiki ses-
sions by appt. Relieve stress & pain. Call Joy 845-292-7870
Catskill Aesthetics & Laser Center, Loree Ann
Stanton, RN-HT, CDN - Botox, Fillers, Laser for Hair, Veins and Brown Spots, Peels 794-3030
‘TIS THE SEASON
Brad Curry. Firewood - Landscaping - Logging
- Scrap Iron (845) 807-8676
Firewood delivered, Logging & Excavation 845
-807-3236
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
John Deere 3010, Diesel, WFE, Dual Hyd.
Outlets, Rops. Asking $6,000. 845-551-1649
John Deere Snow Blower 44” fits the 500
series John Deere Tractor. Brand new, used once. Call for details 845-583-7818
2013 Kobelco Excavator NEW 20 hours
$85,000 [email protected]
2005 Navigator 23,000 miles $15,000 mari-
5ft bush hog for sale. 845-428-5005
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Go Kart. 5 hp. Briggs & Stratton. Good condi-
tion. 6 yr. old. $100 (845) 557-6090
1983 Glassport 19' 7'' inboard/outboard, 350
Chevy and 20' dual axle trailer. Needs work. Make offer. 203 740 0167
Hot water radiators 25.5" x 15.5" to 47" [10
total] and 19" x 36.5" and 39" BO 203 740 0167
Men’s size 8 chest high fishing waders with
felt soles. Worn once paid $200 asking $85. 914-237-2329.
SNOWBLOWER- Agway gas dual stage 6
speed #523 23 inch wide $280 or best offer 845 791-4501
WOODSTOVE- Dutchwest cast iron Convec-
tion Heater Model 2462 by Vermont Castings. 2 speed fan, extra-large for up to 25 inch logs, accessories included. $765 or best offer 845 791-4501
5 foot 3 pt. hitch Woods Finish Moore RM59.
Asking $500. 434-6850
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March, 2015 Extension Connection Page 27
Member Exchange
2 pairs of snow shoes-Little Bear Trappe of
Aspen $45. 973-890-1747 Leave message.
Motorcycle camper: opens to 14 ft, Queen size
sleeping area, pedestal table, attached cooler. Like new. 845-292-4013
1987 H-D Sportster, 9500 miles, excellent
condition. Lots of extras $ 2200 obo. 2005 Artic cat sno-pro F7 Excellent Condition, $ 4100 miles. $3000.00
2008 Meyer 7 ½ ‘MDII EZ Mount Snow Plow.
Mint condition, well maintained and garage kept. All you need is vehicle specific mount and harness. Over $4000.00 new. Have mount for 2004-2014 Nissan Titan. Light use on small driveway. Just bought ATV with plow and no longer need truck with plow. Plow comes equipped with Plow Flowmaster Air dam for those long road trips. Helps keep truck running cool. $2000. Call or text 845-590-0140 or 845-583-6244
HAY FOR SALE
HAY – Square Bales - Local Delivery available
845-887-4582
Hay 1st, 2nd, 3rd square, round and wrapped.
Protein – 19.1 – 22.6 composted. Topsoil, sand, gravel and cattle. 845-985-7866
Hay square bales 845-807-2532
Round Hay Bales for sale – 583-6024
Hay-2nd and 3rd cutting grass; forage analy-
sis, 19-23% protein; $6.50
REAL ESTATE – AGENCIES, PROP-
ERTIES, & RENTALS
EAGLE VALLEY REALTY Farms, Homes,
Country Properties, Listings Needed. Gerald Euker, Broker Call: (845) 252-3085
Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real Estate Services.
Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Woodbourne, NY 845-434-7860- email: [email protected]
For all your real estate needs come for a visit
and stay for a lifetime. “Trout Town USA” Ros-coe, NY. Sullivan County, Delaware County – [email protected]
Apt. for Rent- 1 spacious bdrm, laundry alcove,
excel. Heat/ hot water in private custom built home, wooded acres. Location: Harris off old 17.Rent: 650.00 Avail. March. 845-985-7866—Run ad starting in March until June
Barbanti Realty- 40 years in business- 845-292
-2800
AUTO’S & OTHER VEHICLES (FIX
& SALE)
1938-1939 International Stake Bed Truck
Model #D-30-232 Cubic Inch Engine Rating 1.5 ton chassis #D3072207 T.G.W. 13.200. Very Good Shape- Asking $1200 – 985-7052
FARMER’S MARKET CORNER
Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream,
Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. 845 -292-7838
Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup Inc. – New &
used maple equipment & supplies for all size maple producers. Syrup, Cream, Candies, we ship anywhere. Sugar Hill Containers and Leader glass in stock. Call us at 845-292-8569 or email [email protected]/ www.justusmaple.com
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HONEY Pollen, propo-
lis, Royal Jelly, bee supplies & equipment. Hives supers frames from our shop. Save $$ - Jim Kile 845-647-6759
Farm fresh real food prepared and delivered
weekly. Naturalcontents.com 888-551-8625
Wahldairyfarm.com Home grown Pork, Beef
and Eggs. Guinea Fowl – 845-887-5737
Asian Specialty Vegetables. Charlie Koh.
Seon Organic Farm 631-599-0072
AnDe’s Acre, Callicoon Center, NY. Locally
raised sustainable and seasonal vegetables and eggs for the community. Apply for a weekly share though our CSA. Ask about wholesale options. Visit us at the Farmer’s Market.
Nutritious and Delicious Home Made Soups
and Breads delivered to your door. Woodridgesoupemporium.com
Organic Garlic for sale; reasonable prices.
Call John 845-292-1195
"Dogs Luv'em" all natural Murray's chicken dog
treats. 845-283-1128
All Natural Organic Sunbird Cookies. 5-6 oz.-
no eggs, no dairy, handmade with Love. Origi-nal Sunbird, Gluten Free and Vegan. Kim-845-901-4706
Story’s Neversink Plant Co.-Rare succulents
and interesting plants. By app’t. Only. John W. Story, Proprietor 845-985-5071
Korwan's Nursery Rhododendrons, perennials,
trees, shrubs, and woodcarving. Landscaping 845-482-3345( Start in April)
Beaverkill Trout Hatchery- top quality trout,
brook, brown & rainbow for sale. Trout pre-serve open Apr.1- Labor Day- 845-439-4947 email: [email protected]
THEODORA ORGANIC FARM PO Box 233
Thompsonville, NY 12784. Email: [email protected] 646-710-0505 “No Farms, No Food”
On farm vegetable and fruit stand open Satur-
day 10-2. River Brook Farm, Cochecton, NY 845-932-7952
Fertrell organic fertilizers, soil amendments
and complete soil testing with recommenda-tions available. Baron Organics, Products & Support, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. 845-482-3209
ANIMALS & SUPPLIES FOR SALE
Oak Ridge Farm – Horses Boarded, Horse
Back Riding Lessons, hay for sale. 845-482-4686
Lashside Farm. Full board or turnout. 845-292-
3765
Retired Horse Boarding on 45 acre farm. Your
horse will be well taken care of on our peaceful farm. 845-482-4779
Lambs, Baby Goats and Hay 845-434-7764
Registered Polled Hereford Bulls for Sale.
Bred cows. Call Stone Ridge Farm 845-439-4359
Trout for sale. 6"-8" Brook Trout. Delivered or
picked up. Call Beaverkill Trout Hatchery for details. 845-439-4947
Bring us your retiring horse or those in need of
rest. We will provide personalized care on our 50 acre farm at reasonable cost. Heaven’s Gait Farm
1-516-721-9173.
For Sale: Miniature Donkey Jacks. 845-482-
4061
Goats for sale. 845-252-7434
HELP WANTED
Garden Assistant Needed for residential vege-
table garden. Salary Negotiable, knowledge of gardening, preferred Horticulture student. 845-888-5047
Full time Healthy Food and Bakery Prep. Ex-
perience preferred. Send resumé to [email protected]
Rabbits for all Reasons and Chicks to Hens of
Many Breeds. Member of A.R.B.A. for 37 years. 845-888-0274
Part time farm help available. 845-434-8832
FURNITURE AND HANDMADE
ITEMS
Visit Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall for all your
furniture and mattress needs. 292-4826 - [email protected]
WANTED
Wanted – Old pictures taken in Sullivan Coun-
ty of Farming, 4-H, or Home Economics from the past 100 years. CCE of Sullivan Co.
Looking for a piglet to raise for four months for
slaughter. 845-733-4031 or [email protected]
Wanted: Speedex Tractors Parts & Accesso-
ries 845-557-8030
Wanted: Llama for pet. Please call 845-482-
3509
Looking for stories and/or photos about Camp
4-H pines. Contact Neversink Historian, Carol Smythe Po Box 307 Grahamsville, NY 12740
Wanted: Side Delivery Hay Rake in Working
Condition. Call Mike 482-3628
Earl Kinney
Excavating & Trucking
Ready To Meet Your Needs Free Estimates - 40 Years Experience
DRAINAGE SEPTIC SYSTEMS
FOUNDATIONS DRIVEWAYS
ROADS PONDS
LAND CLEARING GRADING
STONE SAND GRAVEL REDSHALE
No Job Too Big or Too Small
887-5540
OFFICE - 46 ROCK AVE., HORTONVILLE EVENINGS - 887-5647
J. HUGHSON EXCAVATING, INC.
- CONSTRUCTION -
Foundations — Sand — Gravel—Fill—Topsoil
Septic Systems Installed
Trucking & Hauling Bulldozing
845-482-9826
RD #1, Box 305
Jeffersonville, NY 12748