The Chautauqua Center and The Waterfront Foundation will be giving away nearly 2,000 backpacks for a ninth year at community picnic events in August. Volunteers helped assemble the backpacks filled with school supplies that will be given away at … [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...]
People Being Asked to Take Down Bird Feeders To Stop Avian Flu Spread
People are being advised to take down their bird feeders to help stop the spread of Avian flu. Cornell Cooperative Extension said highly pathogenic avian influenza is a serious, fatal disease of poultry that, since the beginning of the year, has … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Warning About Cucurbit Downey Mildew
The Cornell Cooperative Extension Vegetable Program is warning that “Cucurbit Downey Mildew" has been found in neighboring counties and is expected it to be found soon here in Chautauqua County. C-D-M causes rectangular checkerboarding that stays … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Josh Putman – April 29, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Cornell Cooperative Extension Field Crop Specialist Josh Putnam about current soil conditions and what's going on with the growing season in Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
WNY is On Target For Growing Season Even With Cool Soil Conditions
While soil conditions are cooler than usual, Western New York is on target for its growing season. Cornell Cooperative Extension Field Crop Specialist Josh Putman said corn and soybean planting are just starting in the area. Even with temperatures in … [Read more...]
COVID -19 Supplies Available for Agricultural Producers
JAMESTOWN - Cornell Cooperative Extension Western New York Region, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties have sanitizer and face masks available for distribution. Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Allegany … [Read more...]
Tickets Still Available for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Green Tie Affairs Feb. 24 in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program still has pre-sale tickets available for their 7th Annual 4-H Green Tie Affair benefit dinner on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Tickets for this fun event are … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Warns of Late Blight Disease
JAMESTOWN - Members of Cornell Cooperative Extension are asking local growers to be on the lookout for a disease that can damage tomatoes and other crops. According to a recent release from CCE, Late Blight was detected in Cattaraugus County on … [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...]
