What's New:
Hogs & Hens An educational program for the recreational farmer and the serious small farm entrepreneur. Hogs: Friday, Jan. 16, 1-4 pm. Hens: Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 am -1 pm. Both held at Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.
Hudson Valley Nursery & Greenhouse Growers’ School 2009 Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 8:30 am ~ 4:10 pm, Ulster BOCES Conference Center, New Paltz, NY. Designed for new & veteran farmowners who do theirown taxes or tax preparers who work on farm returns.
A Gathering of Gardeners A year of monthly home gardening programs, 7:00 ~ 9:00 pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County, Middletown, NY. Attend as many programs as you like -- click for details!
Winter Dairy Management 2009: Balance Economics & Enviroment with Management Thursday, January 29, 2009, 10:45 am - 3:00 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, Middletown.
Farm Tax School 2009 Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, Middletown. Designed for new & veteran farmowners who do theirown taxes or tax preparers who work on farm returns.
Bus Trip to the 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Friday, January 30, 2009, Bus leaves 8:00 am – returns 9:00 from Caldor’s parking lot, Middletown, NY.
2008 Orange County Greenhouse Growers Guide Convenient listing of local retail and wholesale greeenhouse growers and their products.
2008 Summer-Fall Equine Calendar Local and regional events June-December.
Horticulture Programs for Profressionals Calendar '08-'09 A complete listing, plus pesticide certification information.
Cornell Guidelines for Pest Management (Cornell "Recommends") -- now online and searchable!
Stop Deer from Eating Your Profits ...while helping to feed the hungry. Learn how to keep nuisance deer from destroying your crops and assist our Venison Donation program with providing meat for the needy!
Garden Helpline - 343-0664. Call the Garden Helpline to ask any gardening question you may have. The Helpline is answered “live” by Master Gardeners April - November, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. At other times, please leave a message. Or e-mail your questions to mghelpline@cornell.edu
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Ag Enrollment Take full advantage of our research-based information!
Tax Update for Agriculture 2008 What’s New in Federal Legislation. Some of the highlights and benefits to small businesses, farmers, and individuals are provided in this newsletter.
January 5, 2009