Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced Lindsey Crisanti has been hired as the new 4-H Youth Development Educator. Crisanti is a former Pine Valley Central School student and a graduate of Alfred State College agricultural … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Hire Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties have partnered together to bolster the Master Gardener Volunteer program in each county. Program Coordinator Shannon Rinnow has been hired to oversee the volunteer … [Read more...]
Cornell Co-Op Extension Holding Native Pollinator Workshop at JCC
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agricultural Program is holding a "Native Pollinators in Your Garden" workshop this Thursday. The LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm.) Series is open to beginning farmers, established farms … [Read more...]
57th Annual 4-H Meal Sale Raises Nearly $10,000
The 57th Annual 4-H Meat Animal Sale raised nearly $10,000 in donations on Saturday, July 24th. The event held by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program was part of the Chautauqua County 4-H … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Katie Ewer – July 22, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County's Katie Ewer about the 4-H UnFair programming happening this week. … [Read more...]
County 4H to Hold 57th Annual Meat Sale Saturday as part of “UnFair”
The Chautauqua County 4-H Youth Development will hold its 57th Annual Meat Animal Sale this Saturday, July 24th. The sale is being held as part of the "UnFair" hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County. 4-H Community Educator … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Katelyn Walley-Stoll – June 10, 2021
June is Dairy month in the United States. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Katelyn Walley-Stoll about challenges faced by dairy farmers as well as their economic impact on our community. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County 4-H Holding ‘UnFair’ at County Fairground in July
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program is planning an "UnFair" at the County Fairgrounds in July. The “UnFair” would take place July 21st through 25th and provide an opportunity for Chautauqua County 4-H … [Read more...]
Dairy Farmers in Chautauqua County Resilient Despite Effects of Pandemic
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...]
