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Suffolk County is the largest agricultural county in New York State in sales of product. We have the largest and fastest growing wine industry, ranked second only to California in US grape production, and the state’s largest horticultural sales and service industry. Agriculture continues to work in Suffolk County because growers continue to adapt to the changing environment by diversifying crops and adopting new technologies. Working side by side with our growers is the Agricultural Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.
Commercial Landscape Nursery Program - providing easy access to information needed by commercial nurseries and landscaping firms on Long Island and across New York. Gypsy Moth Caterpillars, Inchworms & Other Defoliators on Long Island - Information about the situation in 2006. Long Island Agriculture Stewardship Program - A program formed to address environmental concerns with the intent of preserving farmland while protecting groundwater. Imidacloprid: Best Managment Practices for Long Island, New York - Products containing imidacloprid have been classified "Restricted Use" in New York State. Find out what the guidlines are by clicking on the links below. GDD Reports - Insects are dependent on temperature to develop. Data to initiate a pest control strategy based on temperature is collected and reported from March 1 through September 30. Cornell Cooperative Extension Publication Order Form - Order form for purchasing Cornell Pest Management Guidelines Series, Pesticide Applicator Certification Training Manuals, Soil Nutrient Test Mailers and Commercial Agricultural Publications. Something Bugging You? - Facts about pest management in Suffolk County. Pesticide Phase Out - Find out how The Pesticide Phase Out Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is overseeing the implementation of Local Law No. 34-1999. Pick-Your-Own List - UPDATED FOR 2007 - Know where to go to pick your own strawberries, vegetables, fruits, and Christmas trees. Worried About Termites in Mulch Coming From the Gulf Coast? - Get the facts from Cornell. Ag Enrollment Form - Publications available for the commercial grower and landscape professional.
Gold Medal Plant Awards - Here you will find the listing of Gold Medal Plants as determined by the Long Island Horticulture Society. Vegetative Annual Trial Garden - View photos of the top picks of the trial garden.
The Children's Garden - What could be better than children in the garden?! Master Gardener Program - Do you enjoy gardening? Become a Master Gardener and share your knowledge and skills in the community. Long Island Gardening Calendar
Ask the Horticulture Consultant - Submit your question online to the Horticulture Consultant and receive an answer via email. Horticulture Leaflets Online - Great information provided by the Insect and Plant Disease Diagnostic Labs in Riverhead and Oakdale. Horticulture Publications Order Form - Horticulture Publications from various sources such as Cornell University. Links – To who we work with and other valuable resources. Staff Listing - Who we are and what we do. March 2008 |
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