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Mobile Slaughter Unit Meetings January 10-12

PRESS RELEASE: January 4, 2012
Contact: Betsy Hodge, 315-379-9192, or local Cornell Cooperative Extension

Mobile Slaughter Unit Meetings Set for January 10-12 in NNY

The North Country Economic Development Project includes a provision for developing a mobile USDA-approved slaughter unit. The North Country Pastured Poultry Group has organized a series of meetings to talk about the possibilities for this unit. North Country Pastured LLC, managed by Renee Smith of Sugar Hill Farm in DeKalb, has purchased such a unit for poultry and custom work with third-party certification for organic, humanely treated and animal welfare approved status.

The Group is inviting producers of chickens, ducks, turkeys, pheasants and other livestock producers, including those who raise rabbits to attend:

  • Tuesday, January 10, 6pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 203 North Hamilton Street, Watertown
  • Wednesday, January 11, 6pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm, 2043 State Highway 68, Canton
  • Thursday, January 12, 6pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 355 West Main Street, Malone.

Pre-registration is not required to attend. #

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Funding for the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is supported by the New York State Legislature and administered through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Additional project funds, expertise, equipment, and other support are provided by Cornell University, the Cornell Cooperative Extension associations of NNY, USDA, regional ag research facilities, agribusinesses, and Northern New York’s farmers.

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Alfalfa Snout Beetle Control Workshops: 3/6, 14, 15

PRESS RELEASE: February 21, 2012

Contacts: Joe Lawrence, CCE Lewis, 315-376-5270; Michael Hunter, CCE Jefferson, 315-788-8450; Rick Levitre, CCE Franklin, 315-483-7403; Brent Buchanan, CCE St. Lawrence, 315-379-9192

Alfalfa Snout Beetle Control Workshops Set for March 6, 14, 15

The Cornell Cooperative Extensions (CCE) of Northern New York will offer free hands-on trainings on the on-farm rearing and application of nematodes to control alfalfa snout beetle (ASB) in early March. The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is providing funds for the workshops that will take place on March 6 in Copenhagen, March 14 in Malone, and March 15 in Canton. Each workshop will run from 10am to 2pm and include lunch.

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North Country Crop Congresses: Feb. 14, 15, 21, 22

Press Release: January 30, 2012

Contact: Joe Lawrence, CCE Lewis, 315-376-5270; Mike Hunter, CCE Jefferson, 315-788-8450; Rick LeVitre, CCE Franklin, 518-483-7403; Eric Young, 518-846-7121 x113

2012 North Country Crop Congresses: February 14, 15, 21, 22

Carthage, NY – The 2012 North Country Crop Congresses will cover everything from controlling weeds to climate impact to costs.

Optimizing Forage Production with Legume/Grass Mixtures is the topic for Dr. Paul Peterson, University of Minnesota Extension Forage Specialist. Dr. Peterson’s most recent research has assessed the potential of mixtures of alfalfa with different perennial grass options.

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Vegetable Specialist to Speak in NNY

Press Release: January 19, 2012
Contact: Amy Ivy, CCE Clinton County, 518-561-7450; Sue Gwise, CCE Jefferson County, 315-788-8450

Vegetable Specialist to Speak in Watertown & Plattsburgh; Register by Feb. 6

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is bringing Cornell University Horticulture Professor Dr. Stephen Reiners to Northern New York for two workshops for commercial vegetable growers. This workshop is for both organic and conventional growers.

Dr. Reiners will present a workshop from 10am to 3pm on Tuesday, February 14 at CCE Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street, Watertown, and on Wednesday, February 15 at CCE Clinton County, 6064 Route 22, Plattsburgh. Growers must register by February 6 with CCE Jefferson County at 315-788-8450 or Clinton County at 518-561-7450. The $25 fee includes lunch and a resource packet.

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