Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County

11/18/2024

Thank you to WCAX-TV for this feature on Saturday’s food preservation class with our very own community educator and master food preserver, Kari Lamkins, and master gardener volunteer and master food preserver, Vickie Martineau.

We loved partnering with Ausable Valley Grange and Keeseville Hope Kitchen to offer this hands-on canning class. And a big THANK YOU to Northern Orchard Co., Inc. for donating the apples.

For folks with an abundant harvest this season, canning may be the solution. A Keeseville class teaches the skill.

11/15/2024

Check out our November newsletter to see what's new at CCE Clinton County!

Email from Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County November, 2024   2024 Annual Meeting Review We at CCE Clinton would like to give a very big thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meetin

11/15/2024

There is a NY statewide burn ban is in effect until November 30th due to an increased fire risk as the State continues to experience drought conditions.

ALBANY -- Governor Kathy Hochul provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange...

11/14/2024

Maple for Beginners - A FREE Webinar!

Instructor: Adam Wild - Director of Cornell University's Uihlein Maple Research Forest, and co-director of the Cornell Maple Program.
Time and date: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sign up here: https://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/events/2024/11/21/maple-for-beginners-with-adam-wild-of-cornell-maple

"This workshop will cover a variety of aspects of maple syrup production including: why make maple syrup, tree identification, tree health, tapping, sap collection and handling, boiling, energy efficiency, finishing and grading syrup, canning, marketing and regulations. This workshop is aimed at the small or beginning maple producer and would be useful to the homeowner looking to tap a few trees in the backyard or even expand to tapping a few hundred trees."

Interested in tapping into your own trees for syrup production? This workshop will cover a variety of aspects of maple syrup production including: why make maple syrup, tree identification, tree health, tapping, sap collection and handling, boiling, energy efficiency, finishing and grading syrup,...

11/13/2024

Have you ever wondered what it would take to grow a fruit tree of your very own? Or do you maybe have one (or many - we don't judge) and don't know how to care for them? We are here to help!

Come to our class on January 16th where we discuss the ins and outs of fruit tree growing! The lesson is taught by Michael Basedow, our fruit specialist, and hosted by Tia Legge, our Agriculture and Horticulture Educator.

Register here before seats are gone. We hope to see you soon! 🍎🍐🍊🍒🍑

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/homeorchardclass_209

11/07/2024

11/07/2024

The Adirondack Climate Outreach and Resilience Network (ACORN)
https://www.adkwatershed.org/acorn will hold a listening session at the Whallonsburg Grange to gather information about climate impacts in Lake Champlain communities. Participants will engage in a visioning session to identify solutions and shovel-ready projects with the goal of bringing federal, state, and private funding to the North Country.

The meeting will take place at the Whallonsburg Grange https://www.thegrangehall.info/ in Essex, NY on Thursday, November 14, 2024 2:00PM-4:30PM.
This session will be free and open to the public.

The listening session is designed to gather information about climate impacts in Lake Champlain communities. Participants will engage in a visioning session to identify solutions and shovel-ready projects with the goal of bringing federal, state, and private funding to the North Country.
For information on this session, please visit: https://www.adkwatershed.org/events/acorn-listening-session-lake-champlain-communities
Hope to see you there!

11/06/2024

We're collecting gently worn, used and new shoes for a fundraiser for Soulful Strides 4-H Club, and you can help just by cleaning out your closet! Collected shoes not only help support us and the local community, but they'll be given a second life in communities that need it most. It's a win-win!
Drop off at our office @6064 State Route 22, Suite 5, 12901 from Nov 1st-Dec 31st.
For more info contact Chelsea Denny at [email protected] or call 518-561-7450 ext. 113.

11/01/2024

Congratulations to Adeline for winning the 4-H pumpkin Carving Contest! It was a very close competition this year! Thank you to all of our 4-H members who sent in submissions!

10/31/2024

We at CCE Clinton would like to give a very big thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting and dinner on Tuesday, Oct 29 at Beekmantown Hall. It was a wonderful evening with food from Whistle Stop Fusion Barbeque & Craft Mocktails.
We recognized the outgoing board and committee members along with 2024 Friends of Extension Val Bertholf, and Giroux Poultry for their continued support. There was an awesome presentation from 4H member, Carter Bierman, about how cold weather affects horses – he received a standing ovation! Thank you to everyone who donated their homemade pies for the pie raffle including Chazy Orchards. Thank you again for your continued support and learning how CCE connects with the community.

10/31/2024

Deadline is today - Oct 31, 2024
Clinton County's 30-Day Annual Enrollment Period will take place during October 2024 (Public Notice on Press Republican Website). If you would like to submit parcels to be considered for addition to the Agricultural District please download and fill out the form below.

Completed forms can be emailed to: [email protected]

or mailed to: Clinton County Planning Department, 135 Margaret Street, Suite 124, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

For application - https://www.clintoncountyny.gov/planning/agriculture

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10/28/2024

Our annual 4-H pumpkin carving contest has started! Please vote by liking your favorite carving! The winner will be selected on Halloween day!

10/26/2024

Hundreds of Jamaicans are the hands behind New York's orchards.

10/21/2024

Now that it’s turned cooler in many areas, leaves have started to fall off the trees. You may be tempted to rake those leaves and put them in trash bags. Please DON’T!

Do fewer chores and leave essential habitat for many overwintering pollinators! If you want to neaten up the yard, rake the leaves to garden beds, around the base of trees, or in sections. When the leaves break down (helped along by caterpillars and other insects), they can boost nutrition in the soil. That’s why we would love for you to

📸 Xerces Society, 2024.

10/18/2024

Join our master Food Preserver on Monday Nov. 18th form 5-7pm.
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Freeze_209

10/16/2024

Are you a member of a community garden or a not-for-profit organization growing food for your community? Did you know that you’re eligible for a farm number?

Establishing a farm number is your first step to eligibility for FSA and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs. Call your local USDA Service Center today to inquire about creating a farm record!

Graphic by USDA.

10/11/2024

Check out what's new at CCE Clinton County this month!

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Email from Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County October, 2024   AGRICULTURE   Online Ag. Courses Cornell Small Farms is offering a series of online courses. Course enrollment cost is provided