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What's New:

Pasture Walk for Equine & Livestock OwnersOne Day Dairy Farm Tour Monday, October 27, 2008, beginning at 11:15 am at Nop Dairy Farm, Montgomery, NY

NYS Agricultural Districts Law and the Agricultural Assessment Program: What You Should Know! Thursday, November 6, 2008, 3:00 - 5:30 pm or 7:00 - 9:30 pm at Emergency Services Center, 22 Wells Farm Road, Goshen, NY 10924

A Resource Guide to Direct Marketing Livestock and Poultry

Cornell Guidelines for Pest Management (Cornell "Recommends") -- now online and searchable!

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Ag Enrollment Take full advantage of our research-based information!

Soil Analysis Service

The county’s diverse horse industry is growing and changing. Recreation and pleasure horse activities have grown while the racing stock breeding farms continue to maintain a respectable profile. The county offers over 20 regional equine associations and clubs, including 3 which offer riding for the handicapped programs. Close to 40 indoor riding arenas are in operation in the county.

Audrey Reith, Resource Educator, Equine & Livestock ald5@cornell.edu

- Animal Husbandry (not 4-H) nutrition, health, general care Pasture Management relating to livestock production
- Farm Business Management relating to equine and livestock industries
- Soil Samples for livestock farms
- Alternative Agriculture relating to livestock

Updated: October 3, 2008