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News | Information | Announcements
Shop at Farmers' Markets in your Community!
All markets accept FMNP coupons. For more information contact Monika Roth, mr55@cornell.edu
Natural Gas Exploration and Leasing DVD
A DVD of a recent Natural Gas Exploration and Leasing workshop is now available for loan or purchase. Contact Debbie Teeter at CCE-Tompkins, 272-2292, to arrange to borrow or purchase the DVD. For more information on Natural Gas Leasing, visit the Natural Gas Leasing in South Central NY State web site .
Reduce
Your Energy Use and Save Money
Accurate, reliable information on low-cost or no cost
ways to save money on heat, hot water and electricity.
Learn about Check 21: Electronic transfer law
Learn about Medicare Approved Drug Discount Cards
Ag
In The Classroom
Tompkins County Ag in the
Classroom has many agricultural and environmental resources available for lending
to teachers, home schoolers, clubs and families. Resources were chosen for elementary
age children and include books, videos, games, posters and lots of activities
and lessons, all grouped by themes. Call Cooperative Extension at 272-2292
for more information or email Debbie Teeter at dlt22@cornell.edu.
Consumer
HelpLine
Trained volunteers are available to help consumers
explore their options regarding various consumer issues including: New/Used
Car Warranties, Credit, Money Management, Home Repairs, Home Maintenance, Insurances,
Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities, Scams/Frauds, Merchandise Selection,
Merchandise Complaints, Lead Based Paint Issues, Asbestos, Indoor Air Quality,
Working with a Contractor, Radon Ventilation. Call 272-2292 weekdays,
10 am to 2 pm.
Call
the GROWLINE With
Your Yard & Gardening Questions
For help with questions about house
plants, vegetables, flowers, herbs, lawns, trees and shrubs, soils, plant health
and nutrition, household pests, wildlife, plant identification and pest management,
call the GROWLINE at 272-2292. You can also e-mail your questions to growline@cornell.edu.
For more information about gardening classes, contact Pat Curran, Horticulture
Program Manager, 607-272-2292 or email pc21@cornell.edu.
Compost
Education
Resources
Provided by the Compost Education Program
The "ROTLINE"
- Are you puzzled by what's happening, or not happening, in your compost pile?
Are you unsure of how to get started? Interested in learning about alternative
composting systems? Don't hesitate to call us at Tompkins County's very own
Compost Hotline, the "Rotline!" - 272-2292, ext. 124
WEBSITE - Get up-to-date information
about workshops and community events, ask a Rotline question online, learn more
about our program, get yourself on the Tompkins County Compost Map and download
helpful factsheets about various composting topics! http://www.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/compost
Ithaca
Children's Garden ListServ
Stay up-to-date on all Ithaca Children's
Garden events and programs. This announcement-only listserve will send you an
email once or twice a month with upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and
garden news. To be included, send your name and email address to lam26@cornell.edu.
Tompkins
County Compost Map Project
Cornell Cooperative Extension is proud of the many household,
business, and group composting systems in the County. We are recording and recognizing
these wonderful efforts by putting all composters on the Map — literally!
To register your compost system and be included in prize drawings, please call
272-2292 and ask for the "Compost Information Card." You can also
register on our web page: www.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/compost.
For more information, contact Adam Michaelides
at 272-2292.
Fact sheets and publications on financial management, parenting, nutrition, agriculture, and many other topics are available. Soil testing and diagnostic services are provided for a small fee. In addition, volunteers are available to answer questions by telephone, 272-2292, on the GrowLine, RotLine, Consumer and Food HelpLine.
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