July 2023 | Vol. 15 Issue 7 |
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CCE Steuben Office will be Closed
Tuesday, July 4th
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Message from Executive Director |
With mixed emotions, I’d like to share that after over 42 years of combined service, Pat Lamphier and Nancy Reigelsperger are retiring from CCE Steuben. Both have had a positive impact on thousands of Steuben County residents, by sharing in our mission of educating the public on the importance of healthy nutrition and financial wellbeing. While I’m so happy that they get to enjoy the next phase of their lives by spending more time with family, I’m sad to lose such great employees. They both have shared many memories, stories, smiles and belly laughs with our office over the years. We are so grateful that Nancy and Pat have stayed at CCE Steuben for so long and that they have both been leaders in their fields that many people have looked to for support. When Nancy and Pat leave at the end June, please know that we are continuing to provide nutrition education to the community through our SNAP Ed SFL program: you can reach out to Justine Patterson, Project Director, at jec445@cornell.edu for more details. We would also like to welcome Stacy Housworth as our replacement for Nancy in August. She will be our new Life Skills Educator which is a new title, however she will still provide some of the same programming that Nancy established. You can reach us at our office with any questions at 607-664-2300. As always, a big thank you to the community for all of your support and willingness to learn from our programming and feel free to reach out with any questions/concerns.
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Serving Up Summer with Safe Barbecues |
Summer is officially here and it’s time to break out the grill! Grilling food is a fun way to get outside while preparing delicious and nutritious lean meats, vegetables, and fruit (yes, fruit!). Before grabbing the tongs, here are a few key ground rules to keep in mind to stay food safe: separate proteins from the rest of your grocery haul; keep meats cool until prep time; wash hands, utensils, and surfaces before and after handling protein; use a meat thermometer to ensure that beef, pork, poultry, and seafood reach safe temperatures before digging in. For more in-depth tips on grilling safely, check out this tip sheet.
Visit www.snapedny.org for more tips and resources to help you and your family save time, save money, and eat healthy!
Sources: cdc.gov/foodsafety
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Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Meeting for Auction Growers (FLPA) |
July 12, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:
TBD
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Cost: FREE!
Host:
Cornell Vegetable Program
Judson Reid
585-313-8912
This meeting is a peer learning event that gathers produce auction growers together to tour another farmer's produce farm. Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program, along with CCE staff will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
DEC recertification credits will be offered (1.75 credits in categories 10, 1a, 23, 24).
No registration is required. For more information, contact Judson Reid at 585-313-8912. Email Judson Reid
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Save the Date - Greenhouse IPM In-depth Hands-on Workshop
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Location: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Contact Betsy Lamb: eml38@cornell.edu for more information. Check back closer to date for full schedule. |
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Join Live, on the first Friday of every month from Noon to 12:30 EST on Zoom.
Each month, experts will share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We’ll end with an IPM Minute and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.
2023 Schedule:
- July 7: Pest of home berry plants | Spiders in the home
- August 4: Groundhog management | Bat exclusion
- September 1: Right plant, right place | Transplanting trees/shrubs
- October 6: Jumping worms | Roof gutter pests
- November 3: Winter Garden prep | Tick check reminder
- December 1: Houseplant IPM | Firewood pests
Register for 2023 Events Here. Watch the past Event presentations Here.
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4-H Market Animal Project Award |
The Steuben County Market Sale Committee is excited to announce this great opportunity for any 4-H youth that participates at the sale. Click the below for the Application and more details. |
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County Enrollment, Subscription, and Support |
The Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension offers educational programming and research based information to agricultural producers, growers, and agribusinesses in the five county region of Southwestern New York.
Our specialists work with Cornell Faculty and Extension Educators statewide to address the issues that impact the agricultural industry and provide services to farms of all sizes and production techniques. The educational programming and support that we offer ranges from workshops to on-farm events, and includes one-on-one consultations. Our program is designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of our region's diverse agricultural community.
Please support CCE Steuben by signing up for their enrollment programs.
Reach out to CCE-Steuben at 607-664-2300 and ask about enrollment.
The enrollment form can be found online, here.
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The Cornell Vegetable Program works with Cornell faculty and Extension educators to address the issues that impact the New York vegetable industry. The team offers educational programs and information to growers, processors, and agribusiness professionals in pest management, variety evaluation, cultural practices, market development, and farm food safety.
Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists expertise includes processing vegetables, fresh market vegetables, weed science, soil health, food safety, organic, marketing, greenhouses and high tunnels.
To read the Vegetable Programs 2022 Year in Review, click HERE. Learn more about the specialists HERE.
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The Finger Lakes Grape Program (FLGP) is a regional extension program of Cornell Cooperative Extension serving the grape and wine industry of the Finger Lakes.
The staff of the Finger Lakes Grape Program is committed to providing grape growers in the Finger Lakes and beyond with cutting edge, research-based information to help them improve the productivity and sustainability of their vineyards and the quality of the fruit that they produce. We work with researchers and extension staff from Cornell and other institutions to create informative extension materials and programs that help to keep grape growing a viable and profitable industry that enhances the communities of the Finger Lakes and upstate New York.
Learn more about the specialist HERE.
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Thank you to our sponsors |
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County
20 East Morris Street | Bath, New York 14810
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Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality,
ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and
research based solutions together, helping New York State families and
communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
CCE does not endorse or recommend any specific product or service.
This newsletter is solely intended to educate consumers about their choices.
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