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...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Holding Free Farm Day Event in Falconer
Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a "Visit the Farm Day" event this Saturday in Falconer. The all ages event will take place at Brehm Farms Inc. on 3456 Dry Brook Road. Guided walking tours of the farm will be held from 11:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
Pollinator Habitat Workshop to be Held at JCC
A workshop on creating a pollinator habitat will be held Tuesday, May 17 at Jamestown Community College. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Volunteer Pat Martonis will present the program from 6:00 to 8:00 … [Read more...]
Live Poultry Shows, Exhibitions Banned to Help Stop Spread of Avian Bird Flu
The State Department of Agriculture and Markets has banned all live poultry shows and exhibitions to try to stop the spread of Avian Bird flu. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a highly contagious, fatal, flu-like disease of poultry, has been … [Read more...]
