http://www.extendonondaga.org/NewsEvents+News.tab.aspxThe latest Press Releases from Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County(c) 2010, CampaignBase.com, All rights reserved.RMA Expands Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Insurance Availability for 2011 Crop Year and Moves up Sales Closing Dates SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, Aug 16, 2010 ---- USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announces the expansion of the Pasture, Rangeland, and ...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=7cb07d37-82e5-4f29-a1d9-4099dd7b68f6Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:19:41 CDTPlease help us gather some information that will assist Russ Nemecek, Onondaga County Health Department, in developing an Otisco Lake Watershed Management Plan for/with us.  They are looking for responses from residents, seasonal and year-round.  ...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=59ca38aa-406b-4e41-bba3-d7e2a7977ebaFri, 20 Aug 2010 14:09:11 CDTEmerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in several new counties this summer - Steuben, Monroe, Livingston, Genesee, Greene and Ulster counties thus far this summer (in addition to Cattaragus summer 2009). The US Dept of Agriculture and NYS Dept of Ag an...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=eed04ea1-1fee-4344-bff0-243d4315fa13Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:06:56 CDT15 Case Studies on Local Food Supply Chains Kristen Park, Food Industry Management Program, Cornell University Researchers at Cornell were fortunate to participate in a series of case studies sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture – Econo...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=679c38db-90ca-4525-ae65-dad264ba1d95Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:23:07 CDTAdditional Investigation Planned After Invasive Beetles Found in Traps New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis and state Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the discovery of the Emerald...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=3b71fa85-26f4-491b-9554-240e631bbbcbThu, 22 Jul 2010 14:56:08 CDTCornell University Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE) is pleased to announce the Village of Skaneateles Walking Tour, sponsored by the City of Syracuse Water Department. Participants in the tour will learn how Skaneateles Lake has influen...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=63876d92-0689-456a-88d4-f58dde65baebFri, 16 Jul 2010 09:10:12 CDTCornell University Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is hosting a general tree care workshop. This workshop will take place on Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Skaneateles Community Center, 97 State Street, Skaneateles,...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=ebfc828e-2478-4927-8a9b-12e57e0ba903Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:03:44 CDTAquatic invasive plants can grow in creeks, rivers and lakes in Central NY. Weeds are considered invasive when they quickly take over an area, and can be both native and non-native plants. Invasive weeds decrease recreation opportunities by covering ...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=839ed112-b76b-4c53-ab11-0ca1cb497cc0Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:06:49 CDTCornell University Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE Onondaga) is pleased to announce the launch of the Rain Barrel Building Train-the-Trainer Program during the summer of 2010. The program is sponsored by the Onondaga County Department o...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=6f590bb4-faeb-473f-8bc2-8891102f60b3Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:36:30 CDTThe CNY Regional Planning & Development Board is seeking participation in an online survey to assess public awareness of storm (rain) water quality. The 30 question survey will take approximately ten minutes to complete. Survey responses will be used...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=3d053f1d-712f-499d-a754-4f1c2a4d99f9Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:56:55 CDTVisit the link below to view the Household Drug Collection Schedule provided by the Department of Environmental Conservation. http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/63826.html...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=e6a11acb-29aa-428a-9482-97156ae7ef58Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:39:44 CDTAttention gardeners! While you and many other gardeners across New York have been community gardening for years, others are just beginning to realize the benefits of green space to our health and the advantages of food that is grown closer to hom...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=6826516b-f628-4364-9cb0-98cd5d1fa0f1Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:41:30 CDTDon’t be afraid to try gardening. There are just a few simple things you need to know to get started. And the more you learn – even by trial and error – the better gardener you can become. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County Master Gar...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=af70efb1-d3d0-47b2-bdc3-3523f1d40490Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:21:20 CDTTHINK PRIVACY - MARCH 2010 Monthly Privacy Advice from the NYS Consumer Protection Board The U.S. Constitution requires that all residents of the United States be counted every ten years1. This is the job of the U.S. Census Bureau which administe...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=4c6f0f09-bf84-4a26-92e0-ba8064686d8cMon, 08 Mar 2010 12:35:53 CDTSYRACUSE, NY, February 18, 2010 - The Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP) assists land owners and operators to protect grazing uses and conservation value on private and Tribal lands. GRP is a voluntary USDA program administered by the Natural Resources...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=7adc8329-9527-433d-8ca1-9344801c1fb7Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:16:40 CDTSYRACUSE, NY, February 18, 2010 — State Conservationist Astor F. Boozer of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the availability of funding for New York organic producers to implement conservation practices on their fa...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=083e529d-e2fc-4f0c-b46b-ea95ff6dc325Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:14:33 CDTOn February 1, The Honorable Congressman Daniel Maffei and Anastasia L. Urtz, J.D., Executive Director, Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, will hold a press conference to launch the Different Shade of Green program, a new jo...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=bd2dc44e-f7e8-42f6-9dff-3c03e260393cFri, 22 Jan 2010 12:54:48 CDTWASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of the new Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment (DELAP) program. The 2010 Agricultural Appropriations Bill authorized $290 million for loss assistance ...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=320ae4fa-829d-4640-9d53-57ce162a7aaeFri, 08 Jan 2010 14:43:56 CDTWith the New Year, it is time to review New York CAFO options and consider steps for getting covered under the new permit structure. We are still waiting for the second CAFO permit option expected to be offered by DEC: the Clean Water Act (CWA) permi...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=aedbd801-7c04-491f-9126-f60a92fe93a3Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:10:46 CDTThe Central New York Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) is pleased to present the Spring 2010 Stormwater Management Training Series. This series of full-day courses—previously offered through SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry—...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=a6a3532e-c227-4927-9298-d20cf6446b7bFri, 08 Jan 2010 12:28:21 CDTALBANY - New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker has announced four upcoming workshops designed to help dairy farmers optimize their income while minimizing risk during times of uncertain and volatile milk and input prices. Managing...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=3d30122e-295e-4f72-95bf-029c8325b862Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:29:00 CDTOn Saturday October 24th, 2009 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County will host a guided walking tour around the Village of Skaneateles. The tour will provide participants with an overview of the natural, historic, cultural, and agricultura...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=dea52064-c370-4839-b85a-61c53c197f96Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:50:52 CDT 'Green Infrastructure' for reducing stormwater runoff demonstrated by SyracuseCoE collaborators at a residence in Syracuse’s Near Westside   The installation of a project to demonstrate multiple approaches to reduce stormwater runoff was celebrate...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=1dc7edb2-0113-4158-adfa-0f353024784dThu, 27 Aug 2009 11:33:56 CDT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                                Contact: Amy Samuels x233 Email: ams71@cornell.edu From the headwaters to outlet, from the r...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=5996dfbc-fb80-4e35-bcf3-08b35123f6cdThu, 27 Aug 2009 11:26:09 CDTThe AMOS Project has partnered with meteorologist Dave Eichorn to produce a 2010 calendar and almanac called Dave Eichorn’s Sustainable Seasons. The calendar will be on sale at the New York State Fair, Carousel Center, and Wegmans stores throughout S...http://www.extendonondaga.org/Article.aspx?TabRef=News&ParentRef=NewsEvents&ModuleRef=Module5&PostId=d7f2f9fd-d150-4455-8590-39e4a51cbe55Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:31:02 CDT