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

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 -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced that the 4-H Goat program will be having a Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser Saturday, April 14 at Applebee's in Lakewood from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $6 each can be purchased in advanced or at the door. 4-H youth in the Goat Project gain knowledge and raise ... 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

Students in the 2011 Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Certification class had the opportunity to investigate, ask questions, and learn more about various equipment and implements at the Hewes BOCES Center Conservation Division. (Submitted photo) Tractor Safety Certification class to be held in ... Read More

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY -- Field and Fork Network announces its 2012 Seasonal Suppers – Western New York’s only authentic farm-to-table dining series where guests experience a gourmet meal completely sourced from area farms and prepared by some of the region’s most talented chefs. All proceeds support the Field and Fork Network, a non-profit ... Read More

Study shows potential for $16.8 billion annual increase in U.S. consumers’ food bills NASHVILLE, TN – Paying more for food may not be out of the question for consumers if regulations on the U.S. poultry and livestock sectors increase. In fact, consumers could pay up to $16.8 billion more annually for meat, milk and eggs if regulations are ... 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

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County 4-H Beef Program is hosting its annual Beef Project Spaghetti Dinner on January 21, 2012 at the Fluvanna Firehall, Fluvanna Avenue Ext. Jamestown from 5:00-7:00. 4-H youth in the Beef Project gain knowledge and raise animals from November through July and sometimes develop their ... Read More