What's New:

Horticulture Programs for Profressionals Calendar '08-'09 A complete listing, plus pesticide certification information.
Tax Update for Agriculture 2009 Whats New in Federal Legislation. Some of the highlights and benefits to small businesses, farmers, and individuals are provided in this newsletter.
Cornell Guidelines for Pest Management (Cornell "Recommends") -- now online and searchable!
Pest Management Around the Home Cultural and Pesticide Pest Management for homeowners -- now online and searchable!
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an environmentally and economically sensitive approach to managing crop pests using the best of available biological, cultural, and chemical controls has been practiced in Orange County for over a decade. Eighty percent of the countys onions are enrolled in IPM. IPM is also practiced by numerous other growers on 12 other crops and on several golf courses.
New York State IPM website: http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/
Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact our office if you have any special needs.
Updated: June 12, 2009