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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • amy_ivy.jpg May is an intense month for gardeners

    It seems like trees burst into leaf in a matter of days, weeds appeared overnight in my garden, and almost everything related to yards and gardens needs to be done right now, Amy Ivy writes.

    May 13, 2013 1 Photo

  • Hagar_mug1.jpg Spring rains mean green meadows

    Productive pastures require good management to reach their fullest potential, according to columnist Peter Hagar.

    May 12, 2013 1 Photo

  • Walace_Jolene 7-12_cropped.jpg Be good to the pollinators

    Some insects can be annoying or bothersome, but most are so beneficial to us that we could not do without them, Jolene Wallace writes.

    May 6, 2013 1 Photo

  • amy_ivy.jpg Grubs are making a comeback

    Clinton County Cornell Cooperative Extension offices receiving more calls than usual about grubs, Amy Ivy writes.

    April 29, 2013 1 Photo

  • Laurie_Davis2.jpg Local Beer & Wine

    Fermented/alcoholic beverages made with local ingredients are becoming more readily available.

    April 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • kivett_jordy.jpg Nutrition labels can be eye-opener

    A few key pieces of information from the nutrition facts have made it to the front of food-package labels, columnist Jordy Kivett writes.

    April 16, 2013 1 Photo

  • Walace_Jolene 7-12_cropped.jpg Perfect time to observe birds

    Once the trees leaf out, they will be hidden from sight unless you catch them soaring through the air or devouring prey on the ground, Jolene Wallace writes.

    April 15, 2013 1 Photo

  • amy_ivy.jpg Tips for extending the growing season

    A little bit of effort can result in a much larger yield with a longer period of harvest, Amy Ivy writes.

    April 8, 2013 1 Photo

  • Walace_Jolene 7-12_cropped.jpg Avoid early gardening pitfalls

    Be careful not to walk on a soggy garden or lawn writes Cornell Cooperative Extension columnist Jolene Wallace.

    April 1, 2013 1 Photo

  • Laurie_Davis2.jpg Worksite CSAs catching on

    Community supported agriculture is a great business model for farmers, and when directed at workplaces, it can be a healthy incentive for businesses, Laurie Davis writes.

    March 25, 2013 1 Photo