Updated Directions to our Offices! Please note an additonal traffic light has been added to County Rte. 78. Therefore, directions from Route 84 and Route 17W should now read: Stay on County Route 78 through 3 lights to entrance to Community Campus on the right. Up-to-date directions are available for download here.
Call for Exhibitors: Dairy-Livestock Day 2012 Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Be a part of our 25th Anniversary Dairy-Livestock Day!
Call for Exhibitors - Regional Horseman's Day 2012 Wednesday, March 16, 2012 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Harness Racing Museum, 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY.
Hudson Valley Green Urban & Community Forestry Conference - Wed., February 1, 2012, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Clearpool Environmental Education Center, Carmel, NY. Many communities across the Hudson Valley, through simple grassroots efforts have been very successful with starting and expanding community tree programs. Topics presented at this conference will offer valuable tools to develop, enhance and preserve a healthy urban and community forest.
Stormwater Mgt. for Landscapers and Property Managers (plus NYS DEC Endorsed 4-Hour Contractor Training) Wednesday, March 7, 2012. 8:00 am ~ 4:30 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Ave., Middletown, NY 10940-1919
"Trainee Form" for 4-Hour Erosion & Sediment Control Training on March 7. A form for each trainee must be completed and returned by Feb, 21, 2012. The form can be filled out and sent to cah94@cornell.edu OR faxed to 845-343-7471. In the email or on the fax cover page, please include name, affiliation, phone number, and email. Due to assigned training numbers, no substitutions or transfers are allowed after registration date for the MORNING SESSION ONLY.
Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Website Use the link below to check on NYS DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits, to order Manuals (online) for testing, and to order Cornell Guidelines (online) on the applications of pesticides. The attached form is the most recent order form for the Manuals if they want to mail it in with a check.
http://psep.cce.cornell.edu/
Orange County Flood Forum II - Tuesday, February 7, 2012, Meet and greet starts at 3:30 pm; Presentations from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. O.C. Emergency Services Center, 22 Wells Farm Road, Goshen, NY. Free and open to the public.
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification Training – Begins February 8, 2012. A training program designed to assist green industry professionals in obtaining the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist designation.
Making Handcrafted Soaps - Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Ave., Middletown, NY. Go home with 8 bars of soap! (two each of four different types). Class fills quickly – call to reserve your spot!
Introduction to Artisan Cheesemaking Tuesday - Thursday, February 21-23, 2012, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the Pine Bush Fire House, Pine Bush, NY 12566. Designed for people interested in the making of artisan cheeses. This class includes two full days of hands-on cheesemaking as well as information about aging cheese, and facilities and equipment for the creamery.
Regional Horseman's Day - March 16, 2012, 8:15 am - 3:30 pm, Goshen Harness Racing Museum, 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924. A full day of presentations, resources and equi-business vendors for the equine professional and discerning horse owner. Topics include Nutrition, Youth/Education, Research, and Farm Safety.
Philadephia International Flower Show Bus Trip - Join the Master Gardeners on a trip to the fabulous Philly Flower Show! Tuesday, March 6, 2012 bus leaves Middletown 8 am, and returns 9 pm..
Hudson Valley Commercial Fruit Growers' School will be held February 14-17 in Kingston, Ulster County, NY. An Educational Program for Tree Fruit, Berry and Grape Growers.
Onion School Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, Middletown, NY.
Cultivating Cole Crops Thursday, March 8, 2012, 9:00 am to 12:00 pmat Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, Middletown, NY
A Gathering of Gardeners for 2012 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! Click here for coupon good for one free class!
2012 Master Gardener's Speakers Bureau
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 Subscription Take full advantage of our research-based information!
Updated: February 9, 2012