4-H Welcomes Nicole Olsen and Amanda Speer Cornell Cooperative Extension welcomes Nicole Olsen as Administrative Assistant in Membership and 4-H Events. Nicole has an A.S. degree in Agricultural Science from Morrisville State College and a B.A. in Biology from Utica College of Syracuse University. Her background and interest in farming, large animals, crop and field work is a wonderful asset for extension and we all look forward to working with Nicole in preparing our upcoming events and activities. Cornell Cooperative Extension welcomes Amanda Speer as the new Youth and Family Program Development Coordinator. Amanda has a B.A. in Mass Communications (Radio/TV/Film) from Rowan University and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Mercy College. Locally she has worked as a morning radio jock for WSUL and as a Program Director for both WSUL and the Center for Discovery. Amanda has a strong theatrical background and has created theatre programs for children, teens, seniors, and the disabled. She believes in providing opportunities for youth empowerment and is looking forward to developing leadership programs for area teens. On a side note, catch Amanda performing as a cabaret singer on Saturday nights at the Bradstan Hotel in White Lake!

Click here for more information To become a sponsor or to register a foursome contact Linda Phone: 845-292-6180 Email: lds82@cornell.edu Current Supporters of the CCE Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Come into our office and see Nicole to purchase your raffle tickets today!

Down on the Farm Day Twenty years ago, Jack Diehl’s father hosted Down on the Farm Day to welcome the public to agriculture. This year the Diehl family continues the tradition on August 2, 2008.

	It's that time of year again. Need your soil tested, your lawn problem diagnosed,want to know what that insect is? Check out the Horticulture/Gardening/Page for information on diagnostics

"The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system enables
people to improve their lives & communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. We strive now, more than ever before, to make Sullivan County a better place to live, work and grow."

Be prepared for
Winter Weather Emergencies!

Information for Flood Victims: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County is providing Flood Fact Sheets and essential links for victims of regional flooding.

DIRECTIONS to our office	Local Weather

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Cornell Cooperative Extension	Phone: 845-292-6180
64 Ferndale-Loomis Road	Fax: 845-292-2154
Liberty, NY 12754	email: sullivan@cornell.edu

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Joseph J. Walsh, Agriultural Issues Leader P: 845-262-6180 F: 845-292-2154 jjw11@cornell.edu

Our Agriculture Program provides strong technical services, workshops and activities dealing with critical issues facing farmers, landowners and consumers. Major emphasis is placed on the issues of farm profitablilty, environmental management & agricultural development as they pertain to all sectors of agriculture.

FARMING Links .....

Cornell Pro Dairy

Cornell Animal Science

Cornell Small Farms Program

Sheep & Goat Marketing

New York Farms

NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets

NYS Agricultural Statistics Service

NY FarmNet

US Dept. of Agriculture

Drought Monitor

Marketing tip sheets for growers and agricultural businesses

“Farmer-to-farmer know-how" from NewFarm.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County provides programming and education about natural resource issues as a part of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Area. Major areas of focus in Sullivan County include community development, forestry, and water resources. The information and programs are intended for homeowners, landowners, active citizens and local officials.

NATURAL RESOURCES Links .....

Cornell Forestry Extension program

Cornell Department of Natural Resources

The Master Forest Owner/COVERTS Program

New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA)

Catskill Forest Association

Catskill Center for Conservation & Development

Cornell Fish and Wildlife Biology & Management

NY City Watersheds & Reservoirs

Cornell Sugar Maple Program

NYS Maple Producers Association

PESTICIDE Links .....

DEC Pesticide Program

Cornell Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP)

Pesticide Safety Sheets

Visit the Eat Smart NY official website (NYS OTDA)

“In Accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or
disability.”

The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low
income. It can help you buy nutrition foods for a better diet. To find out
more, contact Department of Family Services at (845) 292-0100.

Sullivan County's Eat Smart New York Project Director is Deborah Worden.
Deborah can be contacted at 845-292-5250, ext. 102 or dlc35@cornell.edu.

ESNY Dietitian, Laurie Doscher, can be contacted at
845-292-5250, ext. 123 or ld77@cornell.edu.

ESNY Teaching Assistant, Shawn Comfort, can be contacted at
845-292-5250, ext. 130 or scc49@cornell.edu.

ESNY Teaching Assistant, SueAnn Boyd, can be contacted at
845-292-5250, ext. 117 or srb46@cornell.edu.

ESNY Program Secretary, Louise Murphy, can be contacted at
845-292-5250, ext. 129 or lmm45@cornell.edu.

Prevention through education and information dissemination is a key to consumers becoming aware of how to avoid different consumer fraud situations.

Sean Welsh is Sullivan County's Consumer Educator.

Sean can be reached at 845-292-5250, ext. 127 or sw288@cornell.edu.

Susan Dollard is Sullivan County's Consumer Education Assistant.

Susan can be reached at 845-292-5250, ext. 107 or smd243@cornell.edu.

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Chris Tcimpidis, President
Sally Abrams, Vice President
Tanya Hahn, Treasurer
Jean Smith, Secretary

Personnel & Finance Committee

Tanya Hahn, Chair
Chris Tcimpidis
Sally Abrams
Jean Smith
Marc Jaffee

Board of Directors

Sally Abrams
Cheri Bodnaruik
Brian Edwards
Darlene Fedun
Tanya Hahn
Terri Hess
Fred Michel
Jean Smith
Chris Tcimpidis
Jeanne Segar
Marc Jaffee

Frank Armstrong- Legislators' Representative

4H Program Committee

Laurie Bertsch
Cheri Bodnaruik
Larry Bracken
Bill Cutler
Michael Ellmauer
Jean Smith
Susan Peters

Agriculture Program Committee

Chris Tcimpidis (Chairperson)
Glenn Halloran
Fred Michel
Dennis Nearing
Patti Olsen
Robert Sykes
Marc Jaffee
Amy Erlwein

Family & Consumer Science Program Committee

Sally Abrams
Helen Diehl
Alegra Jennings
Betty Long
Eileen Reimer
Joan Howard
Sally Kavleski
Sue Surskey

Reality Check is not anti-smoker. It's about getting people to understand how tobacco companies manipulate people into smoking and getting hooked.

Reality Check is about exposing the deceptive methods used by tobacco companies in order to get teens to smoke while empowering young people to stand up against them and make a change.

Reality Check is designed to reduce the impact of the number one preventable cause of death and disease in the world.... tobacco use.

Reality Check is a teen-led, youth empowerment campaign that conducts activities and projects designed to help teens make a more informed decision about tobacco use.

Reality Check is a movement made up of teens from every county in New York State who want to tell the tobacco industry that if they think they can keep targeting New York Teens without any resistance, they need a reality check.

Shannon Holland is the Sullivan County Reality Check Program Coordinator. Shannon can be contacted at 845-292-4641, ext. 108 or smh267@cornell.edu.

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Reality Check NY

Reality Check Sullivan County

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