SYRACUSE -- The success of New York’s Dairy Profit Teams built statewide with New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) support is now inspiring similar advisory groups for field crop producers. The NYFVI project has launched 91 dairy-based teams that have set a model for newly-developing Field Crop Profit Teams. Since 2007, Dairy ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County received a grant of $6,000 this month for their 4-H Youth Program. The Community Service grant, which was administered through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, was made possible by money from the Thomas H. Brown Fund and Lillian Brink Fund. An organization ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- On Saturday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon, the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County Master Gardener Program will hold its third annual Garlic Mustard Pull at two of the CWC’s nature preserves. Betsy Burgeson of CCE will lead the pull at the Outlet Greenway Preserve on Old ... Read More

Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course Complete JAMESTOWN, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program conducted their annual Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Certification Course for area youth age 14 and older. Sessions included both classroom-style lessons and hands-on opportunities for all participants. ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- The Master Gardener program of Chautauqua County, offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension, is happy to announce that they will once again be offering the Master Gardener Core Training and are seeking their fourth class of participants. The Master Gardeners will be holding two informational meetings about the program and how ... Read More

Regional Horse Presenters competed for a chance to advance to State Competition JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Horse Program annually offers a Public Presentation contest known as Horse Communications. Youth participants prepare speeches, demonstrations, team presentations, videos, or perform ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County wishes congratulations to the Chautauqua County Dairy Bowl team members who recently participated in the 2012 Western District 4-H Quiz Bowl Contest held in Wyoming County. A total of 51 youth representing 20 teams from Allegany, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, and Wyoming counties ... Read More

Youth enjoying their dogs at a 2011 4-H summer training session. (Submitted photo) JAMESTOWN, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Dog Program is accepting new members. Have you ever considered joining 4-H? The Chautauqua County 4-H Dog Program is a great opportunity for ... Read More

ITHACA, NY – Cornell’s newest and darkest strawberry variety – Purple Wonder – is making its debut at the Philadelphia International Flower Show on Monday through an exclusive licensing agreement with seed giant W. Atlee Burpee Co. “Purple Wonder is sweet and aromatic, with outstanding strawberry flavor,” said Courtney Weber, Cornell ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- County Leaders Prepare for NYSAC Conference. Monday, Tuesday, and part of Wednesday, I will be in Albany with the largest gathering of County Leaders ever assembled at the New York State Association of Counties' 2012 Legislative Conference. Over 800 County leaders, County Executives, Board of Supervisors, Legislators, and County ... Read More