(Photo: nysenate.gov/senator/catharine-young) OLEAN, NY — A new measure that extends the state’s agriculture assessment program to portions of farm land used for amusements, such as corn and hay bale mazes, was recently signed into law by Governor Cuomo, according the bill’s sponsor Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean). “Combining ... Read More

CASSADAGA, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County and the Lake Erie Region Grape Program is holding a second meeting for the Lake Erie Women in Agriculture group on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the farm of Rachel and Harry Kellogg, owners and operators of Lapp Farm Dairy, 3505 ... Read More

70 Years At The Chautauqua County Fair. DUNKIRK, NY — The more things change, the more they stay the same. That expression may have come directly from Jared Woolley himself. Seventy years ago, as a young boy he exhibited his seeds at the fair. When he was finally old enough, he brought his livestock. That included everything from dairy cattle, ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — Come to the Fredonia Farmers’ Market this Saturday at 10:00 for a free basket weaving demonstration given by Joan Lyons. Lyons will demonstrate her technique for creating beautiful handmade baskets and participants will also have the opportunity to purchase materials to create their own baskets at home. Lyons will give ... Read More

Mayville (NY) – In a continuing effort to promote and encourage the use of local produce in the area, a local grass roots group, with the support of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, will be hosting its second Farm to Chef Mixer on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 1:00pm at Webb’s Captains’ Table, 115 West Lake Road in Mayville, ... Read More