Dairy farmers remain optimistic in Chautauqua County despite hardships endured during the pandemic. That was the message from Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist Katelyn Walley-Stoll while talking about June being … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Fair Canceled, Affects 4-H Youth Programs
The Chautauqua County Fair has been canceled for a second summer. The Fair made the announcement on their Facebook page, citing community health and well-being with the COVID-19 situation. Fair officials hope to bring the Fair back next year for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kate Ewers Discusses Chautauqua County 4-H Fundraiser
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Kate Ewer from Chautauqua County 4-H to learn more about the 2018 Have a Heart for 4-H Fundraiser - taking place Sunday, Feb. 25 in … [Read more...]
Five Local Employers Increase Support for Breastfeeding Mothers
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) has been working to create community supports for breastfeeding in Chautauqua County since 2013. Thanks to funds from Univera Healthcare, this project allowed for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Chautauqua Grown Program
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is excited to announce the establishment of their new farm-to-table initiative, Chautauqua Grown. Chautauqua Grown is the source for … [Read more...]
Craft Beverage Summit Planned for Aug. 11 in Portland, NY
PORTLAND NY - Have you ever wondered what is involved in the creation of a craft brewery, winery, or cidery? The answers to many of your questions can be found at the inaugural Chautauqua County Craft Beverage Summit to be held on Thursday, Aug. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Ag Forum Set for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Cassadaga
CASSADAGA - An event that will focus on the future of Agriculture in Chautauqua County is set to take place early next week in Cassadaga. The 2015 Chautauqua County Ag Forum is a five-hour event scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 17, … [Read more...]
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Chautauqua County
FREDONIA - An invasive species has once again been detected in Western New York and for the first time, here in Chautauqua County. Officials with Cornell Cooperative extension says two recent detections of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infested trees in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Lake Erie Women in Agriculture Group Meets Tonight
PORTLAND - The Lake Erie Women in Agriculture group will be meeting this evening in Portland. The topic will be employee management, and the “Ten Things Your Employees Expect From You,” a presentation developed for women in agriculture by Tom … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Provides Assistance to 4-H Youth Program
JAMESTOWN - The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County recently received a grant of $6,000 for its 4-H Youth Program. The Community Service grant, which was administered through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, was made … [Read more...]
