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We utilize the research from Cornell University and other land grant universities to help individuals, families, non-profits, businesses and municipalities improve their lives and communities.
We utilize the research from Cornell University and other land grant universities to help individuals, families, non-profits, businesses and municipalities improve their lives and communities.
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CCEUC Elect New Board and Program Committee Members for 2010Created about 2 weeks ago
CCEUC Meritorious Service Recognition AwardsCreated about 2 weeks ago
Events
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- Hudson Valley Nursery and Gree...
Ulster BOCES
Friday, January 8 at 8:30am - FREE Budgeting and Credit Card...
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulste...
Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00pm - FREE Budgeting and Credit Card...
Plattekill Head Start
Wednesday, January 20 at 6:00pm - 4-H Veterinary Science Series
SUNY Ulster
Thursday, January 28 at 6:00pm - FREE Exploring Credit and Debt...
CCEUC Education Center
Thursday, February 11 at 6:00pm
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Happy Holidays everyone! Here is an article that was in today's paper on the Relatives As Parents Program that we at Cornell of Ulster County offer. It is a free program; if you know anyone who is raising a relatives child please forward this article to them. Have an amazing day and a Happy New Year:)
http://www.poughke...epsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County The CCEUC office and Education Center will be closed for Holiday break from December 25th through January 1st. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Staff of CCEUC we wish you a warm, healthy and peaceful holiday season.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s 4-H Youth Development Program and the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Program are offering a five week Veterinary Science Series. Youth will explore the exciting world of veterinary science and medicine. The series is open to all Ulster County youth ages 14-19.
The series will meet... on five consecutive Thursdays beginning January 28 in the Vet Tech Lab located on the SUNY Ulster Campus in Stone Ridge, NY. The fee is $20 for enrolled Ulster County 4-H members and $30 for those not currently enrolled in 4-H. This program usually sells-out. Space is limited to the first 24 paid registrants on a first come first served basis. Those who wish to participate must be pre-registered no later than Friday, January 15, 2010.
Unit 1: The Normal Animal – Thursday, January 28, first night starts at 6:00pm.
Thursday’s, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 will all be from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. (Snow date scheduled the following Wednesday)
Unit 2: The Abnormal Animal – Thursday, March 4, first night starts at 6:00pm.
Thursday’s, March 11, 18 and 25 will all be from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. (Snow date scheduled the following Wednesday)
Young people with an interest in animal health, veterinary terminology and practices, laboratory techniques, anatomy and physiology will explore the broad scope of veterinary medicine and animal health through hands-on learning taught by area Veterinarians and licensed Veterinary Technicians. For more information call Patti Zellmer at 845-340-3990. To register online click http://www.cceulster.org/4-H/2010%20Vet%
Youth (ages 14-19) will explore the exciting world of veterinary science and medicine.
Time:6:00PM Thursday, January 28th
Location:SUNY Ulster
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
CCEUC held their Annual Meeting to elect new CCEUC Board of Directors and Program Committee members for 2010 on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the SUNY Ulster campus in Stone Ridge.
The evening’s agenda began with an election of new CCEUC Board and Program Committee members, a treasurer’s report, a review of CCEUC’s progr...ams of 2009 and CCEUC staff and current board and program committee member recognition and a presentation by the Assistant Professor at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy, Jennifer G. Phillips entitled, "The Role of Agriculture in Curbing Climate Change:
Win-Win Scenarios"
2010 CCEUC Board of Directors:
Newly and Re-elected
Reverend James Childs
Chester Karwatowski
Kristen Vale
Gene Vidal
Kim Wagner
They join current Board Members:
Len Cane
Bradley Clark
Dave Cobb
Denise Dourdeville
Asha Golliher
Nola Gutmann
Wayne Harris Ulster County Legislative Representative
Todd McNutt Treasurer
Arnaldo Schewert
Sandy Snyder Vice President
Jodie Stevens
2010 CCEUC Program Committee
Re-elected:
Kay Peischel
They join current Program Committee Members:
Carol Carboni
Denise Dourdeville
Asha Golliher
Nola Gutmann
Marijane Knudsen
Amanda LaValle
Maria Oakley
Kathy Puglisi
Carolyn Short
Sandy Snyder
Barbara Vermuelen
CCEUC would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to former Board of Directors and Program Committee members.
Board of Directors: Raymond Haberski President
Carla Picayo Secretary
Program Committee: Carla Picayo
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
Each year, CCEUC recognizes members of their staff for their years of dedication to the Association’s educational programming with a Meritorious Service Recognition Award. CCEUC Executive Director, Lydia M. Reidy presented the awards at the CCEUC Annual Meeting held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the SUNY Ulster camp...us in Stone Ridge.
This years awards were presented to:
- Financial Administrator, Candace Boderck for 10 years of service
‑ Administrative Manager, Roxanne Churchill for 15 years of service
‑ Master Gardener Coordinator, Dona Crawford for 5 years of service
‑ Extension Educator, Mike Fargione for 15 years of service
‑ Administrative Assistant, Barbara Grumberg for 10 years of service
‑ CCEUC Executive Director, Lydia M. Reidy for 20 years of service
CCEUC President of the Board, Raymond Haberski presented the award to Executive Director, Lydia M. Reidy.
CCEUC is a 501(c) 3 subordinate government agency of the State of New York under Article 5, 224(b) of the NYS County Laws organization that utilizes research based knowledge through their partnership with Cornell University. This information is disseminated through their on-going community programming in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science and Environmental programs held throughout Ulster County.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
Whether seeking employment, auto insurance or a mortgage to purchase a home your credit score can play an important part in your success. Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) will be offering a FREE seminar on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the CCEUC Education Center located at 10 W...estbrook Lane in Kingston. A snow date is set for Thursday, February, 18.
Participants will learn the importance of establishing, maintaining and repairing credit. Issues discussed will also include what should credit be used for and ways to increase and keep your credit scores high.
The session is FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is required to attend. Please call Barbara Grumberg at 845-340-3990 to reserve a seat. A Money Management Starter Kit will be available to participants, one per household.
This program is funded by through Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County as part of the EmPower New York Program, and a component of the HeatSmart NY initiative. HeatSmart NY workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) is a 501(c) 3 subordinate government agency of the State of New York under Article 5, 224(b) of the NYS County Laws organization that utilizes research based knowledge through their partnership with Cornell University. This information is disseminated through their on-going community programming in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science and Environmental programs held throughout Ulster County.
For more information about CCEUC community programs and events call 845-340-3990 or visit us online at www.cceulster.org or follow us on www.facebook.com
Learn the importance of establishing, maintaining and repairing credit.
Time:6:00PM Thursday, February 11th
Location:CCEUC Education Center
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
There is no better time to start learning how to manage your hard earned money and taking control of credit card debt than right now. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County has the solution for gaining useful money management skills and controlling credit card debt.
Making Ends Meet, Free Budget and Credit Card... Management workshop is the answer. The workshop will be Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County’s Education Center, located at 10 Westbrook Lane in Kingston.
The session is free and open to the public. A FREE Money Management Starter Kit will be available to participants, one per household.
Participants will learn how to develop a spending plan, budgeting and saving skills, identify opportunities to reduce expenses, how to manage credit card debt and how to establish and reach their financial goals.
Pre-registration is required to attend. Please call Barbara Grumberg at 845-340-3990 to reserve a seat.
This program is funded by through Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County as part of the EmPower New York Program, and a component of the HeatSmart NY initiative. HeatSmart NY workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) is a 501(c) 3 subordinate government agency of the State of New York under Article 5, 224(b) of the NYS County Laws organization that utilizes research based knowledge through their partnership with Cornell University. This information is disseminated through their on-going community programming in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science and Environmental programs held throughout Ulster County.
For more information about CCEUC community programs and events call 845-340-3990 or visit us online at www.cceulster.org or follow us on www.facebook.com
“Learn how to budget your money and manage credit card debt”
Time:6:00PM Tuesday, January 12th
Location:Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County’s Education Center
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
The Hudson Valley Nursery and Greenhouse Growers’ School presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Regional Horticulture Program returns to Ulster BOCES, located at 175 Route 32 North in New Paltz on Friday, January 8, 2010. This year the school will be two parts and feature expert speakers from Cornell University a...nd NYS Integrated Pest Management Program.
Pre-registration by Tuesday, January 5 for the morning session is appreciated. The fee is $25 per person or $35 the day of the event. Registration will begin at 8:30am.
Participants must pre-register for the afternoon session by Tuesday, January 5. No walk-ins will be accepted for the afternoon session as seating is limited. The fee is $25 per person. Both sessions can be pre-registered for by January 5 at a reduced rate of $45 per person.
The morning “general” session will highlight novel marketing strategies, what is new in the areas of plant insects and diseases, including thrips insecticide resistance and late blight prevention. The morning session will conclude with greenhouse sanitation and seed sterilization.
The afternoon “hands-on” session will focus on three important horticultural topics: fungus gnat ID and control, downy mildew ID and control, and water alkalinity. Growers will use microscopes to look at fungus gnat larva and some of the bio-control agents that control them. There will be live samples of plants with downy mildew infection and discussion of chemical and cultural control options. Growers will use alkalinity test kits to test their own water source. There will be time for disease and insect pest diagnosis so bring samples and ask the experts!
For more information contact Teresa Rusinek at 845-340-3990 or tr28@cornell.edu. New York State Pesticide Recertification Credits have been applied for and are pending NYS DEC approval.
To download a complete agenda and registration form click http://www.cceulster.org/2010%20HV%20Bed
Agenda
8:30AM Registration
9:00AM - 9:40AM "Economic Outlook 2010 and the Importance of a Marketing Orientation in the Nursery and Greenhouse Industries" Miguel Gomez, Cornell University, Dept. of Applied Economics & Mgmt.
9:40AM - 10:20AM Margery Daughtery, Cornell University - Nursery and Greenhouse Crops Disease Update
10:20AM - 10:35AM Break
10:35AM - 11:20AM Dan Gilrein, Cornell University Nursery and Greenhouse Crops Insect Update
11:20AM - 12:00PM Elizabeth Lamb, NYS IPM Greenhouse Sanitation and Seed Sterilization techniques
12:00 PM End of AM Session
12:00PM 1:30PM Lunch on your own
PM Session Begins In depth IPM workshop participants rotate in groups through three sessions - each 45 minutes long.
1:30PM 1:45PM Introduction
1:45PM 2:30PM Module 1
2:30PM - 3:15PM Module 2
3:15PM 3:25PM Break
3:25PM - 4:10PM Module 3
4:10PM - 4:30PM Diagnosis of Grower Plants
4:30PM 4:45PM Evaluation
Please read details for pre-registration info.
Time:8:30AM Friday, January 8th
Location:Ulster BOCES
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
Ulster County 4-H Youth Development, through the Cornell Cooperative Extension, will offer a 6-week series of classes about the science and careers of wind energy, for youth 6th to 8th graders. The series will feature great hands-on learning and visits by professionals in the wind industry, and will culminate with a fi...eld trip to a wind energy site at the end of the course.
Topics to be covered include:
• How wind energy works
• Residential-scale wind turbines
• Utility-scale wind turbines
• Wind energy and New York State
• Wind energy and the natural environment
• The history of wind energy
• New developments in wind energy
• Careers in wind energy
Classes will be held Thursday evenings, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, beginning January 21 and running through February 25, with a field trip planned, date TBA. The location is SUNY Ulster (Ulster County Community College) room HAS-201. The cost will be $30 per student ($20 if you are an enrolled 4-H member). Registration and payment is required no later than Thursday, January 14. Registration forms can be found online at www.cceulster.org
The class will be taught by Todd Olinsky-Paul, an energy policy analyst and wind energy specialist with Pace Energy and Climate Center. This program is made possible by a grant received from the New York State 4-H Foundation.
For more information by phone contact Jenny Burkins at Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County at 845-340-3990.
Open to 6th to 8th graders...limited spaces, sign up now! Classes will be held Thursday evenings, fr...om 6:00pm to 8:00pm, beginning January 21 and running through February 25
Time:6:00PM Monday, January 4th
Location:SUNY Ulster - Room HAS-201
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
SAFETY TIPS AND CARING FOR A FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREES
A highlight of the Christmas season is choosing the family Christmas tree. Ulster County offers a wide variety of options for people from a growing number of places to cut your own to the many places offering live balled and pre-cut trees. No matter what type of tr...ee you choose keep this fact in mind: When a Christmas tree is cut over half its weight is water, so be sure when you get it home to keep it well watered.
To see a complete list of helpful tips click
http://www.cceulster.org/PR/PR2009/Safet
To download the new “Cut Your Own Christmas Tree” directory of cut your own farms in Ulster County clickhttp://www.cceulster.org/Cut%20Your%20Ow
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
TONIGHT!!! Don't miss a FREE Presentation about Climate Change and Agriculture at SUNY Ulster. This informative presentation entitled, "The Role of Agriculture in Curbing Climate Change: Win-Win Scenarios", will be presented at CCEUC's Annual Meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the Student Lounge located in Vanderlyn Hall at ...the SUNY Ulster campus in Stone Ridge.
The keynote speaker, Jennifer G. Phillips, Assistant Professor at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy, will look at agriculture as both a source and a sink for greenhouse gases that are likely to be regulated in the future. Fortunately, many of the practices that will curb greenhouse gas production or lead to increased carbon storage are also ones that can increase farm productivity, lower costs, and lead to resilient, sustainable agro-ecosystems. Although in the early stages of research, many of these practices are both familiar and proven. Phillips will include a brief review of the role of greenhouse gases in climate regulation and the expected changes in store for the Northeast that focus on recent science and field research.
Refreshments will be served.
Hope to see you there!
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
FUNDING UPDATE
Dear Friend of Cornell Cooperative Extension,
First, I would like to thank you for your support of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) in the recent Ulster County budget deliberations. You were awesome! Your contacts with local Legislators, letters, emails and presence at the public hear...ings and legislative meetings were clear, concise and persuasive. We were able to educate County Legislators and the public about the worth of the programs of CCEUC.
I want to update you on last week’s meeting of the Ulster County Legislature so you understand our present circumstance regarding CCEUC’s county funding.
The County Legislature, after numerous amendment discussions about the level of funding for contract agencies (of which we are one) ranging from 75% to 100% of 2009 funding levels, voted to reject their own budget and, therefore, revert back to the County Executive’s initial budget recommendations.
In the County Executive’s budget, CCEUC was not assigned a recommended level of funding. However, the County Executive allocated 75% of the 2009 level of funding available to the County Legislature for contract agencies. The County Legislature must recommend contract agency funding, which it did not do at the budget meeting. So at this moment, we have no funding assigned to us for 2010.
I will continue to speak with County Legislators and the County Executive’s office over the next few days, and will keep you updated as we learn more.
The County Legislature will meet one last time in 2009 on December 16. The Ways and Means Committee has proposed a resolution to fund contract agencies at 75%. If the proposal passes, we will start 2010 with $266,475.
This is a loss of $88,825 of funding below last year’s appropriation, which will negatively and severely impact programs and staff at CCEUC.We may need you to advocate in 2010 for restoration of funding for CCEUC. If this is unclear or you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (845) 340-3990.
Lydia M. Reidy
CCEUC Executive Director
www.cceulster.org
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
COMING MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 a FREE Presentation about Climate Change and Agriculture comes to SUNY Ulster This informative presentation entitled, "The Role of Agriculture in Curbing Climate Change: Win-Win Scenarios", will be presented at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s Annual Meeting to be held on Mon...day, December 14, 2009 at 6:30pm in the Student Lounge located in Vanderlyn Hall at the SUNY Ulster campus in Stone Ridge.
The meeting and presentation is free and open to the general public. Please pre-register by calling 845-340-3990. The keynote speaker, Jennifer G. Phillips, Assistant Professor at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy, will look at agriculture as both a source and a sink for greenhouse gases that are likely to be regulated in the future. Fortunately, many of the practices that will curb greenhouse gas production or lead to increased carbon storage are also ones that can increase farm productivity, lower costs, and lead to resilient, sustainable agro-ecosystems. Although in the early stages of research, many of these practices are both familiar and proven.
Phillips will include a brief review of the role of greenhouse gases in climate regulation and the expected changes in store for the Northeast that focus on recent science and field research.
The evening’s agenda begins with the election of new CCEUC Board and Program Committee members, Treasurer’s report, a review of CCEUC programs of 2009, a vote on the proposed changes to the CCEUC Constitution and CCEUC Staff and current Board and Program Committee member recognition followed by fall themed desserts, coffee, cider and tea. The evening closes with the featured presentation by Jennifer G. Phillips.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County It's here!!! the latest version of the CCEUC Newsletter is now online. Click the link below to read the Winter Edition of the Ulster Current!!
www.cceulster.org
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
Let’s Talk Turkey: A Helpful Guide to Safely Roasting Your Holiday Bird!
With Thanksgiving coming this Thursday most of us will be cooking our very own turkey. Whether you are preparing a fresh or frozen turkey you must take certain precautions to insure a safe and enjoyable holiday! To gain useful tips on safely thaw...ing your bird, cooking techniques and hints, storing leftovers and reheating your turkey, visit
http://origin-www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_She
This information was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA)
Happy Holidays from the entire staff at CCEUC!!!
