A map that indicates plant hardiness has been updated and released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Program said the last time the map was updated was in 2012. An … [Read more...]
Cornell Coop Ext, St. Luke’s Receive Funding Through New York Food For New York Families Program
Two local organizations are recipients of funding through the New York Food for New York Families program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over $40 million has been awarded to 102 food service organizations across the state. Included in that … [Read more...]
Cornell Co-Op Provides Guidelines For Soil Sampling
It's soil sampling season for gardeners and farmers. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is providing guidelines on how to do soil testing as part of any nutrient management program. CCE officials said testing allows people … [Read more...]
Cornell Coop Ext Welcomes New Agricultural Program Coordinator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agricultural Program is welcoming Rose Clarke as the new Agricultural Program Coordinator. The CCE Agricultural Program grew in 2022 to include this position and after a one-year temporary … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Fair Starts Today in Dunkirk
The annual Chautauqua County Fair begins today at the County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The fair runs until Sunday, July 23 and will feature midway rides by Power & Thomas, grandstand events every night, animal exhibits; fair food, and other … [Read more...]
Motorists Reminded to Be Cautious With Slow-Moving Vehicle Traffic This Summer
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is reminding motorists to be cautious with slow-moving vehicle traffic this summer. CCE said it’s the peak time of year for slow-moving vehicle traffic. This can include tractors hauling key … [Read more...]
Cornell Coop Extension Celebrating Agriculture Literacy Week
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is celebrating National Agriculture Week as well as Agriculture Literacy Week March 20 through 24. This year, over 2,500 Chautauqua County elementary students will celebrate the week by having the … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Applies for Local Food Access Grant
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has applied for a grant to expand local food access. CCE submitted a proposal in January for the NY Food for NY Families program, aiming to bring significant dollars to Chautauqua County focused … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners Launch New Horticulture Newsletter
Master Gardeners in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties are launching a new horticulture newsletter. The newsletter, called The Optimistic Gardener, will have gardening articles, upcoming events, featured Master Gardeners, advice column, … [Read more...]
Cornell Co-Op Encourages Buying Local For Christmas Season
Folks are encouraged to shop local when purchasing Christmas trees this holiday season. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program said that purchasing locally sourced goods for your holiday needs is a way to help … [Read more...]
