Corning Locally Grown Foods Festival
Sample locally produced meats, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, wines, and other farm products at the Corning Locally Grown Foods Festival! Meet dozens of Finger Lakes farmers and learn how and where to buy fresh, healthy, local foods! Learn more about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) - the event will feature several different CSAs that offer a variety of shares for sale. The Locally-Grown Foods Festival takes place on Friday, February 10 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Union Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Corning. Admission is $5 per individual/$10 per family. Bring the family along and enjoy the evening in downtown Corning! Register at the door or in advance at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cornellce/event/4188/
For information on participating farms, admission, or other questions, contact Kerri Bartlett at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County (607) 664-2311 or ksb29@cornell.edu.
Open Enrollment for Schuyler County Agriculture Districts January 15 through February 15
· The Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB) on behalf of the county will be holding its annual 30 day agriculture district enrollment January 15 through February 15. Schuyler County contains three agricultural districts which consist predominantly of viable agricultural land. In practice, districts may include land that is actively farmed, idle, forested, as well as residential and possibly commercial. Being included in an agricultural district provides benefits that help make and keep farming a viable economic activity.
· Enrollment forms can be found at the Cooperative Extension and Soil and Water Conservation offices or on-line at www.sc-landuse.org. For more information please contact Cooperative Extension at 607-535-7161.
Position Opening: Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Director
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schuyler County seeks a dynamic, creative individual to lead and implement our 4-H Camp program. The mission of Hidden Valley 4 H Camp is to provide youth with fun, safe and developmentally appropriate residential and day camp experiences under the guidance of positive role models. Hidden Valley 4-H Camp emphasizes community building, positive social interactions, environmental awareness and skill building. This exempt position is responsible for the year round marketing and administrative functions of a residential youth camp as well as all off season programs. During the camp season, this person oversees camp operations and resides on-premises. Master’s Degree in education or related field, 6 months experience in an administrative or supervisory role in camping or equivalent experience required.
For additional information and position requirements, or to apply, please visit http://www.cce.cornell.edu/learnAbout//Pages/JobPostings.aspx. (the job link should be added sometime today - Monday Feb. 6, 2012.)
Cornell Cooperative Extension in Schuyler County offers equal program and employment opportunities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Concerns Rise in Winter
First Alert and the national nonprofit Home Safety Council have joined forces to promote safe heating practices that can help families protect against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning risks this winter. With many residents feeling the strain of the current economy, safety experts are concerned families may not invest in good preventive maintenance of home appliances or may turn to alternative sources of heat in effort to keep their home heating costs low. Both practices increase the risk of deadly CO poisoning.
CO is an invisible and odorless gas produced by fuel-burning equipment, like furnaces, wood stoves and fireplaces.
Carbon monoxide from cars and other vehicles can also enter the living spaces of homes through an attached garage, even if the door is open.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be prevented by having fuel-burning appliances inspected and cleaned by professionals and by carefully backing your vehicle out of an attached garage before warming it up.
For more information on home heating alternatives and ways to stay safe in and around the home, please visit www.homesafetycouncil
New Smartphone Application Will Help Motorists Stuck In Winter Weather.
The Winter Survival Kit app can be as critical as a physical winter survival kit if you find yourself stuck or stranded in severe winter weather conditions, says Bob Bertsch, NDSU Agriculture Communication Web technology specialist. It's available free for both Android and iOS systems.
This is the second smartphone app developed jointly by the NDSU Extension Service and Myriad Devices with NIFA support. The Disaster Recovery Journal app lets users record information about damages as they enter their flooded homes using text, images and audio, and provides Extension information on how to clean or deal with flood-damaged items.
Learn more about the apps at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/apps.
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highlights some key points about the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit and the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit. Homeowners who have been considering some energy efficient home improvements may find these tax credits will result in bigger tax savings. |
SCHUYLER COUNTY TRANSIT Information guides & schedules are available at all Office of the Aging meal sites, the Human Service Complex, and at various sites throughout the Schuyler County Community. For specific information, call Schuyler County Transit at 607-535-3555 or visit its website www.schuylercountytransit.org. |
| FINGER LAKES REGION 211 TEEN HELPLINE: The Finger Lakes
211 Helpline has now expanded with special offerings just for teens! Get information on driving, parenting, education, money management, taking care of yourself, and more. Go to www.211helpline.org/teens or just call 211! |
GAS DRILLING: http://gasleasing.cce.cornell.edu/ |
| TICK-BORNE DISEASES: According to the news media, the medical profession in the United States is concerned about the spread of tick-vectored diseases, such as babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, STARI (southern tick-associated rash illness), etc. A link to the news report is available on the UF/IFAS Pest Alert site. The UF/IFAS Pest Alert WWW site is located at http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/pestalert/. |
EMERALD ASH BORER: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HOMEOWNER AND WOODLAND OWNER ACTION: Click for PDF |