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Volume LXXXXVI, No. 6 Liberty, NY -:- June, 2015 (USPS) 525 - 100
Farm Biosecurity: What Is It and
Why Should I Care?
American Ginseng Production in Woodlots
Sizing and Selecting a Room Air Conditioner
Why Eat Well?
Choosing Whole-Grain Foods
4-H Clubs Have Lasting Impacts on Youth
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Invasive Species of the Month
Coping with Winter Damage CCESC Spotlights
In Case You Missed It
Upcoming Programs
Save Energy, Save Dollars
Youth Veterinary Science Series
4th Annual Caregiver Renewal & Retreat
Jr. Master Gardener Series
Introduction to Poultry Farming
Sullivan ARC Garden Tour:
Featuring Master Gardener Gardens
Participants of the Grains to Grapes Tour, May 9th
An Articulated Skeleton Presentation to benefit the
CCE Sullivan County 4-H Youth Development horse program was
held on May 23rd at Stone Wall Farms.
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The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan
Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent
Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County
2015 Board of Directors
Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President
Earl Myers…………..…….………………….........Vice President
Pamela Rourke……………………………...…………...Secretary
Glenn Pontier…………………………...…….…………Treasurer
Dawn Boyes
Christopher Gozza
Sonja Hedlund
Steve Mogel
Edward Moran
Louisa Parker
Mike Sakell
Janet Threshman
Staff
Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director
Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager
SueAnn Boyd………………..…...Sr. Administrative Assistant &
Master Food Preserver
Susan Dollard………………...Community Horticulture Educator
Marylin Jones...…………………….….4-H Community Educator
Bonnie Lewis……….…….....................Dependent Care Educator
Michelle Lipari………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator
Erica Lynch ……….…………………….……..Kitchen Assistant
Melinda Meddaugh……..Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader,
SC Planning Liaison
Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator
Tara VanHorn...…………………………….…..Finance Manager
Sean Welsh……………….…Youth & Family Team Coordinator
John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager
Message from the Executive Director 3
Farm Biosecurity: What Is It and Why Should I Care? 4
Agri-One Testing Prices 5
American Ginseng Production in Woodlots 6
Sizing and Selecting a Room Air Conditioner 8
Peering into Social Networks 9
Why Eat Well? 10
Choosing Whole Grain Foods 11
4-H Clubs Have Lasting Impacts on Youth 12
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th 13
Upcoming Programs & Events 14
Invasive Species of the Month—Amur Honeysuckle 18
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June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 3
Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director
May was a month of great energy and
activity. We hosted so many offerings
with something to pique just about an-
yone’s interests; from backyard vegeta-
ble gardening, connecting young peo-
ple with seniors to share wisdom and
companionship, touring the county’s
breweries and distilleries, a successful
Master Gardener plant sale, live radio
chats for older adults, a full Master
Food Preserver certification course,
and the new top insulation and metal
roof by local craftsmen International
Contractors Corp. and All County In-
sulation and Coatings.
We’ve also submitted applications for
funding to the Aetna Foundation and
the United States Department of Agri-
culture for support of the Entrepreneur-
ial and Teaching Kitchen and county-
wide farm to school efforts with our
friends at Sullivan BOCES, the Depart-
ment of Public Health, Sullivan Re-
naissance, and Catskill Mountainkeep-
er. We continue to take a careful look
at how we do business, and how we
can use county and donor investments
to leverage additional private re-
sources, volunteer hours, and state and
federal funding opportunities. The
“ask” is never-ending, but always
worth the work.
In June you’ll have the opportunity to
learn how to freeze this year’s bounty
and have the fresh taste of summer
throughout the
year; livestock
producers can
improve their
marketing
skills; and still
others can tour
Master Gardens
across the
county and
learn some of
their secrets,
learn how to
save on home
energy bills, get an introduction to
poultry farming or extensive training
on permaculture; and youth can begin a
veterinary science series or submit an
exhibit application for the 136th Little
World’s Fair in Grahamsville.
What other resource in Sullivan Coun-
ty offers the breadth of learning and
engagement opportunities that Cornell
Cooperative Extension does? While
many of our offerings are available for
small fees, we want to make sure that
the community knows we do not turn
people away. If you are interested in
participating in one of our fee based
programs but are having difficulty
scraping together the funds, give us a
call and let us see how we can help!
I am continually floored and impressed
with the caliber of people who are part
of the Extension family in Sullivan
County. If you have ever attended one
of our workshops, donated cash, sup-
plies, or your time, participated in the 4
-H program, served on our board, ex-
perienced a caregiver retreat, prepared
our teaching gardens, wrote a letter of
support or partnered on a grant request,
called or sent a supportive comment
encouraging our staff, or made any
other contribution to CCE, YOU are
the family I am talking about. The pa-
tience, flexibility, curiosity, passion,
and commitment of the thousands of
Sullivan County residents that CCE
connects with throughout the year are
some of the things that make this a
unique and fulfilling organization to be
involved with.
For those of you who don’t know, any
young person age 5 - 19, can partici-
pate in the 4-H Youth Fair with us. It’s
not just for 4-H Animal Science partic-
ipants. Youth can do public presenta-
tions, demonstrate inventions or crafts
of all types, display their artwork, pro-
vide community service by volunteer-
ing as a teen leader or hosting a hands-
on activity for fair-goers, and lots of
other things. If you know a youth who
might be interested, please have them
give Marylin a call here at 845-292-
6180. Youth exhibitors and one parent
gain free entry to the fair!
If you haven’t connected with us lately,
consider coming out for a walk on the
nature trail, attending one of our up-
coming classes, volunteering to help us
grow our social media presence or af-
terschool youth development pro-
grams, or visiting our website to check
out our newest interactive learning
space. As always, I hope you enjoy this
issue of Extension Connection and I
thank you for being a part of the Cor-
nell Cooperative Extension family.
Until next month, be kind to yourself,
and to others.
Building Picture?
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View from Stone Ridge Farm with pond
Biosecurity refers to strategies and
management practices that lessen bio-
logical risk. On a farm, attention to
biosecurity is the most important
measure to reduce and prevent the in-
troduction of diseases or pests of ani-
mals and plants. Biosecurity practices
also minimize the spread of diseases
or pests within a farm system. Many
aspects of biosecurity are common
sense, but if these strategies and prac-
tices are not enforced consistent-
ly, there is a greater risk of introducing
animal or plant diseases and facing
their accompanying economic costs.
Biosecurity practices on livestock
farms and ranch-
es include sanitation, animal manage-
ment, feed management, facility
maintenance, manure handling, and
disposal of dead animals. The follow-
ing is a list of best practices.
Sanitation
Provide on-farm laundry facilities
for all employees.
Encourage employees to wash
farm clothing with detergents and
bleach.
Have employees wash their hands
before and after milking animals,
working with sick animals, and
working with young animals.
Provide gloves when frequent
cleaning between animals is nec-
essary.
Have workers wear some type of
medical exam gloves when help-
ing with births.
Order tasks so employees work
with younger animals before
working with older ani-
mals. Young animals
are susceptible to diseases carried
by older animals.
Equipment Sanitation
Clean and disinfect equipment that
has been used on sick animals be-
fore using on healthy animals.
Clean and disinfect hoof knives,
clippers, tattoo pliers, ear taggers,
ear notchers and dehorners be-
tween uses.
Use the farm's own halters and
clippers whenever possible.
Sanitize nursing bottles and buck-
ets before each feeding.
Don’t use equipment that has han-
dled manure for transporting or
delivering feed.
Vehicle and Transport Sanitation
Make sure visitor and service ve-
hicles don’t drive over feed deliv-
ery or manure handling routes.
Locate holding pens for animal
pickups near the road and away
from the herd and barn areas.
Keep visitor vehicles out of areas
that are accessible to livestock.
Have visitors move from younger
to older animal groups when tour-
ing the farm.
Ensure that bedding in trucks is
clean and ample when moving
livestock to prevent both injuries
and disease.
Wash and disinfect the outside,
inside, and especially the tires
of vehicles that transport livestock
to other farms.
Boot Cleaning
Scrub off any visible dirt before
thoroughly disinfecting boots.
Soak boots in a clean solution
of disinfectant mixed according to
the product's directions.
Provide disposable boo-
ties for visitors and dispose on
site.
Animal Management
Keep animals that are new to the
farm in a separate holding area.
A quarantine period should be
established to facilitate monitoring
and testing the health status of
new animals. This will also help
to prevent the spread of diseases
to the existing herd from animals
that might be harboring a disease
without exhibiting any clinical
signs.
Young animals should be kept in a
separate area from more mature
animals to minimize the exposure
of more susceptible animals.
Keep an isolation area that is in-
tended for only sick animals.
Meet the standards for pen, stall,
or bedded area space per animal in
your care.
Always handle sick animals last.
Vaccinate farm dogs and cats
against rabies to protect humans
and animals. Consider vaccinating
livestock, too.
Prevent fence line contact between
your livestock and other animals.
Remove manure and bedding and
disinfect pens, especially materni-
ty and sick pens, between animals.
Feed Management
Keep food storage areas inaccessi-
ble to rodents, birds, dogs, cats,
and any wildlife.
Repeatedly check for and dispose
of moldy or spoiled material in
silos, bins, and bunks.
Place or empty opened bags into
containers that have tight lids to
protect from pests and water.
Clean storage areas frequently.
Remove and dispose of feed refus-
als if not consumed within 24
hours.
Store bags of feed off the floor on
pallets.
(Continued on page 5)
Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Ag & 4-H Community Educator
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 5
DHI April
Herd-
code
Herdowner Type Breed # Milk Fat Pro-
tein
70096 Brandon Peters Dairy DHI-AP H 96.3 22421 802 687
70120 J&E Weissmann
Farms
DHIR-AP H 34.8 20299 738 623
70146 Thony’s Dairy DHI-AP H 57.0 18863 737 581
70374 Weissmann
MShorthorns
DHIR-AP M 23.9 18168 671 565
70093 Hughson, Wilfred DHI-AP H 122.6 16263 660 522
70375 Ashluck Farm DHI-AP X 29.0 16198 554 507
70021 Glassel, Robert DHI-AP H 45.2 15438 542 468
(Continued from previous page)
Rotate feed inventory to reduce the presence of harmful organisms or
toxins in stored feeds.
Clean waterers once a week.
Protect all water sources and containers from animal carcasses (e.g.
dead birds or vermin) and manure.
Manure Handling
Ensure the manure handling system prevents environmental contamina-
tion and complies with your state’s accepted agricultural practices.
Use equipment to handle manure that is not used for feed.
Compost or store manure in conditions that destroy disease-causing bac-
teria.
Remove manure frequently to prevent the completion of life cycles of
flies and intestinal parasites.
Store manure so that it is inaccessible to livestock, especially young ani-
mals.
Prevent run-off or transfer of manure from older to younger groups of
animals.
Avoid tracking manure through feed bunks.
Disposal of Dead Animals
Dispose of carcasses promptly. Options for disposal include calling a
licensed deadstock collector, burial in an approved animal disposal pit,
or composting.
Check with local and state authorities regarding disposal regulations in
your area.
Call a veterinarian prior to disposal if the animal exhibited neurological
signs prior to death.
Source: Adapted from http://www.extension.org/pages/65877/livestock-
biosecurity#.VVtf3vlVhBc
Agri-One Testing Prices
$3.00 for CCESC enrollee’s of CCE
$5.00 for non-enrollee’s
Stop in to CCE for testing
Page 6 Extension Connection June, 2015
Currently, there are dozens of over-the-
counter herbal remedies, available in
local drug stores, which contain gin-
seng or ginseng extracts. Ginseng has
become one of the most popular herbs
as Americans and Europeans seek al-
ternatives to prescription drugs. Unfor-
tunately, many of the ginseng products
available in local stores do not contain
any American ginseng. Usually they
contain extracts of either Asian gin-
seng, which is widely cultivated in Chi-
na and Korea, or so-called “Siberian
ginseng” which is a related plant, but
not a true species of ginseng.
American ginseng is a native American
herb with a range that extends from
Southern Quebec to Northern Georgia
and from the East Coast to the Mid-
west. It grows as an understory plant in
the dense shade provided by deciduous
hardwood tree species. In the Northeast
it is most often found growing under
sugar maple.
Field cultivated ginseng - It is grown in
raised beds in fields under artificial
shade provided by either wood lathe or
polypropylene shade cloth for a period
of three to four years. In 1998 there
were approximately 8,000 acres of
“field cultivated” ginseng in production
in North America. Woods cultivated
ginseng - is grown in a forested envi-
ronment in tilled beds under natural
shade for a period of six to nine years.
Wild simulated ginseng - is grown in
untilled soil in forests for a period of
nine to twelve years or even longer.
The dried roots of wild simulated gin-
seng closely approximate the appear-
ance of truly wild ginseng. Wild gin-
seng is an internationally protected spe-
cies. Its collection is either prohibited
or strictly regulated in states where it
occurs. In recent years the world mar-
ket price for field cultivated ginseng
has dropped to near the actual cost of
production. The prices of woods culti-
vated and wild simulated ginseng, on
the other hand, have risen to levels that
can be extremely profitable for land-
owners with suitable forest stands.
Legal - Wild ginseng is an internation-
ally protected plant. In order for it to be
legally exported from any state it must
be certified as being cultivated ginseng
or, if wild plants are gathered, they
must be harvested according to the
rules and regulations of a state certifi-
cation program, approved by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service. Currently,
only 20 states have such a program;
New York is one of them. Prospective
growers should contact their local con-
servation district for information re-
garding any local rules and regulations
that might affect cultivation, including
pesticide regulations.
Pests - Although woods cultivated gin-
seng is not often affected by many pest
problems, occasionally they do occur.
Very few pesticides are registered for
use on ginseng in the United States.
Introduced exotic or sometimes native
slugs can be a major problem in wood-
land ginseng operations. Prospective
growing areas can be surveyed for
slugs by using baits made from grape-
fruit rinds.
Range - American ginseng is native
only to the states previously stated. It
may or may not be feasible to cultivate
it in forested states not listed. It abso-
lutely requires a cold period during the
dormant season equivalent to at least
1,000 hours at temperatures below 50
degrees F, therefore ginseng cannot be
grown in the extreme southern U.S.
Other obscure, but very important, mi-
croclimatic forest conditions also influ-
ence the growth of ginseng, even with-
in its native range.
Seed Dormancy
Ginseng seed has a complex dormancy
requirement and is highly perishable if
not properly handled from the time of
harvest until it is planted. Typically the
seed is extracted from the red, ripe ber-
ries in August or September by mash-
ing the berries and floating the pulp
off. The seeds are then mixed with
moist, clean, coarse sand at a ratio of
two parts sand to one part seed. The
seed/sand mixture is put in a box with
screen on top and bottom and buried
underground for approximately one
year. The box is dug up one year later
and the seed is planted in the late sum-
mer or early fall. The seeds sprout the
following spring, usually in mid-April.
Ginseng seed that has been stored for
one year under outdoor conditions is
referred to as “stratified seed”.
Site Preparation
“Woods cultivated” ginseng site prepa-
ration begins with a general clearing of
understory vegetation, small trees and
as many rocks as possible. The next
step is to till the soil to a depth of four
to six inches either with a rototiller or
by hand. Occasionally soil amendments
are tilled into the soil if necessary (see
maintenance section). No fertilizer or
lime is applied to potential ginseng
beds unless the soil pH is below 4.5. If
pH is 4.5 or less, 50 pounds of ground
limestone per 1,000 square feet may be
tilled in before planting. A one to two
inch layer of well-rotted or shredded
hardwood leaves from the forest floor
may also be tilled in. Stratified seed are
(Continued on page 7)
Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 7
planted at the rate of 40 to 50 pounds
per acre (one to one and a half pounds
per one thousand square feet) in late
summer or fall, but before the ground
begins to freeze. There are approxi-
mately seven thousand seeds per
pound. Seeds are randomly broadcast
by hand or tediously planted one inch
apart in rows spaced six to nine inches
apart. Many growers make four to six
foot wide beds to facilitate weeding.
The seed is covered with a one half to
one inch layer of soil, trampled on and
mulched with two to three inches of
either shredded or intact leaves from
the surrounding trees.
Maintenance
Annual maintenance of “woods culti-
vated” ginseng beds consists of hand
weeding, removal or suppression of
competing shrubbery, spraying of ap-
propriate fungicides if needed, control-
ling slugs if necessary, and fall thin-
ning of crowded stands to achieve a
final population density of one plant
per square foot. Weeding is most cru-
cial during the first two growing sea-
sons.
Ginseng roots growing in woodland
sites are usually large enough to har-
vest after six or more seasons of
growth. Harvest usually takes place in
late summer or early fall. The freshly
dug roots should weigh an average of
at least one-quarter of an ounce each
by that time. There is often great varia-
bility in the size and shape of the roots,
even those growing next to each other.
A “rule of thumb” is that from 100 to
300 dried ginseng roots are needed to
produce a pound (dried ginseng loses
2/3 of its fresh weight).
Harvesting and Drying
Freshly dug roots are washed with a
strong stream of water from a hose, but
never scrubbed. The roots are dried
slowly in a well-ventilated attic or a
commercial dryer that never gets
warmer than 100 degrees F. They are
carefully placed individually without
touching each other on screens or in
cardboard trays before drying. The
drying process may take several weeks
depending upon the prevailing weather
conditions. Growers should talk to pro-
spective buyers before attempting to
dry the roots because some buyers pre-
fer to buy the roots fresh. Freshly har-
vested and washed ginseng roots will
keep for months in
a refrigerator if
stored in an open
plastic bag. Fresh
roots are preferred
for making certain
types of products.
Economics and
Markets
Ginseng growing
in a forested envi-
ronment is certain-
ly not a “get rich
quick” scheme as it
takes a minimum
of five to eight
years of growth
before harvesting
can occur. Pro-
spective growers
are encouraged to
start with a very
small investment,
perhaps a few
ounces of seed plus
a hundred rootlets.
Expand only if
preliminary results
are positive. Unlike many “alternative”
agricultural commodities the market
for ginseng is well established and eas-
ily accessed.
Adapted from Agroforestry Notes-
USDA Forest Service
(Continued from previous page)
Calling All Vegetable
Farmers
CCE will be rolling out a vege-
table farmer brochure for the
county and will need your help
with up to date information.
Please keep an eye out for in-
formation to be sent to your
farm!
Page 8 Extension Connection June, 2015
The warm days of summer lead many
on a search to cool down. If you are
considering buying a room air condi-
tioner below are some tips to consider.
The required cooling capacity for a
room air conditioner depends on the
size of the room being cooled. Room
air conditioners generally have cooling
capacities that range from 5,500 BTU
per hour to 14,000 BTU per hour. A
common rating term for air condition-
ing size is the “ton”, which is 12,000
BTU per hour.
Proper sizing is very important for
efficient air conditioning. A bigger
unit is not necessarily better because a
unit that is too large will not cool an
area uniformly. A small unit running
for an extended period operates more
efficiently and is more effective at
dehumidifying than a large unit that
cycles on and off too frequently.
Based on size alone, an air conditioner
generally needs 20 BTU for each
square foot of living space. Other im-
portant factors to consider when se-
lecting an air conditioner are room
height, local climate, shading, and
window size.
Verify that your home’s electrical sys-
tem can meet the unit’s power require-
ments. Room units operate on 115-volt
or 230-volt circuits. The standard
household receptacle is a connection
for a 115-volt branch circuit. Large
room units rated at 115 volts may re-
quire a dedicated circuit and room
units rated at 230 volts may require a
special circuit.
If you are mounting your air condi-
tioner near the corner of a room, look
for a unit that can direct its airflow in
the desired direction for your room
layout. If you need to mount the air
conditioner at the narrow end of a long
room, then look for a fan control
known as “power thrust” or “super
thrust” that sends the cooled air farther
into the room.
Other features to look for:
A filter that slides out easily for
regular cleaning
Logically arranged controls
A digital readout for the thermo-
stat setting
A built-in timer.
Source; (1999) Cornell Cooperative
Extension, Department of Desing and
enviormenal Anaylsis, Cornelll Uni-
versity Martha Van Rensasller Hall
Ithaca NY 124853
Submitted by Sean Welsh, Youth & Family Team Coordinator
Tickets are on sale now!
Raffle books/tickets can be purchased at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County front desk.
Cost: $1 each or $5.00 for six tickets.
The queen size quilt is entitled "Twist & Shout". The design was created using fabric donated by guild members. It is all cotton
and is predominantly black and white with turquoise highlights. The committee responsible for piecing the quilt was Cindy Bab-
cock, Katharina Litchman, and Debbie Burke. Professionally machine quilted by Bill Magaral.
Raffle books/tickets may also be purchased from Calico Geese members, in person, or
find them at various summer venues such as:
The Bagel Fest in Monticello
The Liberty street fair
The Little World's Fair & 4-H Youth Fair in Grahamsville
Bethel Woods Harvest Festivals
Monies raised are used to create quilts that will be donated to residents of Sullivan
County through long standing relationships with various organizations.
Please send questions and more information to the Cornell Cooperative Extension of-
fice so a Calico Geese member can get back to you. Call 845-292-6180 or email sulli-
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 9
Excerpts from: A Conversation with Jon M. Klein-
berg
SNEAD: You help us see the invisible
networks all around us—social, political,
technological, scientific. But let’s talk
about social networks.
KLEINBERG: Social networks are
made up of fleeting, unrecorded interac-
tions: two people talk, a piece of infor-
mation passes from one person to anoth-
er, they tell another friend, and gossip
spreads through the network. This is
something that hap- pens, but not some-
thing you could directly observe until
now.
For as long as human beings have lived
together in groups, we have had social
networks. What has changed is our abil-
ity to see them.
We can see these processes unfolding on
the web and internet, through Facebook,
Twitter, email, and cell phone communi-
cation. They create traces allowing us to
study the processes at a level of detail
that has never before been possible.
So who’s watching whom in this new
age of online communities?
This is an extremely important issue—
privacy and our expectations of it. What
privacy do we have online? We need to
make one level of distinction between
things online that are public, even
though you may not realize they are, and
things that happen online that are not
public—your emails, instant messages,
or queries you type into a search engine.
These are not disseminated publicly on
the web, but companies have certainly
collected this information.
When people put things online, you can
find them using Google. They are public.
Yet people don’t think through all the
consequences of being public. It’s com-
plex territory.
There was a time when only a very small
fraction of the population had to worry
about the effects of public utterances—
for example, people who worked in the
management level of companies and got
training on how to make public state-
ments. But now, all of us are making
public utterances and presenting a brand
name to the world. Very few of us are
getting any kind of coaching or training
on how to go about this. We need to
think about this area.
And those things that happen online
that are not supposed to be public?
They present even more privacy issues:
if you use Gmail, Google has your email.
If you type your queries into a search
engine, the search engine has your que-
ries. If you make a call on your cell
phone, the company has the information
about who you called. When we talk
about data that’s genuinely private like
this, the question of what’s going to hap-
pen as companies acquire larger and
larger stockpiles of this kind of infor-
mation—what they can reasonably do
with it and what the consequences will
be— is uncharted territory.
Is privacy an area of research for you?
It’s a question I think about. Studying
massive data that contain traces of peo-
ple’s behavior, I must think about the
privacy implications. We can look at
public data designed to publicly reveal
one set of characteristics, for instance,
but observe a totally different set of at-
tributes. In a paper we recently finished,
we show that when people post photos
online (photos have a name for the pic-
ture and when and where they were tak-
en), we can figure out who they know—
and not because of the people in the pic-
ture.
If you take a picture of Rockefeller Cen-
ter, for example, this reveals that you
were standing in Rockefeller Center at a
particular point in time, like 1:00 p.m. on
December 6, 2010. If we look at the
massive database of online photos,
which includes Facebook, Flickr, and
numerous other sites that host photos, it
shows you and all the other people who
were there at 1:00 p.m. in the same
place.
You’re standing in a crowd of people, all
taking pictures. It’s not that you know all
the people in the crowd. But what if you
and one of those people uploaded photos
from Chicago on the same day three
months before? And what if you and that
same person also uploaded photos from
San Francisco on the same day eight
months before that? After three or four
times, we have increasingly high confi-
dence that you know each other. We can
now go and check social net- work infor-
mation and discover that a social net-
work link exists between the two of you.
We don’t often think that as we post one
kind of information, we reveal another
kind of information, which we may not
want others to know.
A Fascinating Challenge
In the space of 20 years, we developed
resources where we can go online and
have all of our questions answered im-
mediately.
We might have hoped that once all this
information was online, where we could
read newspapers from around the world
and see how different cultures and na-
tions think about things, we might have
increased our level of mutual under-
standing for other cultures. You could
argue that this has not happened as much
as we might have hoped. We know more
about other cultures, but we don’t neces-
sarily understand them any better. We
don’t necessarily appreciate or sympa-
thize with other perspectives any better.
A captivating challenge is to think about
how we can create tools that would bring
about better levels of understanding and
appreciation for perspectives different
from our own. On a superficial level, it
sounds impossible. But we’re the ones
creating the online experiences for peo-
ple. And we can design them one way or
another way. We haven’t yet found a
way to design online experiences that
reduces conflict and animosity. But
there’s a big design space out there. And
that’s a huge opportunity for creators of
social media.
Sources:
www.cis.cornell.edu/kleinberg.html & www.cs.cornell.edu/home/kleinber
Page 10 Extension Connection June, 2015
Eating well means eating more
healthy food and less unhealthy
food. Eat well to keep yourself and
your family healthy!
Too many adults and children in
America eat more food than they need
every day. Many choose foods that
are not healthy. Many do not get the
exercise they need to stay fit. Eating
well together helps families fight
against chronic disease and being
overweight.
What Should I Eat?
USDA Dietary Guidelines for Ameri-
cans has selected messages for con-
sumers. Choose steps that work for
you and your family, and start today!
Let shopping at your local farmers’
market help. Take action on the Die-
tary Guidelines by making changes in
these three areas.
Balancing Calories
Enjoy your food, but eat less.
Avoid oversized portions.
Foods to Increase
Make half your plate fruits and
vegetables.
Make at least half your grains
whole grains.
Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%)
milk.
Foods to Reduce
Compare sodium in foods like
soup, breads, and frozen meals –
and choose the foods with lower
numbers.
Drink water instead of sugary
drinks.
Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to find out
how many calories you need each day
(it’s different for everyone!), and how
much fruit, vegetables, and whole
grains you should eat.
Why Eat Local? Eating local means eating foods
grown or raised on farms near where
you live. This means foods grown or
raised on farms within 50 miles or
100 miles of your home, or within
your state or region.
Eating locally grown foods is good
for both you and your community.
Benefits for You
Locally grown food, eaten soon
after it is picked, is a healthy
choice. Once fruit and vegetables are
picked, they begin to slowly lose
nutritional value. Food that is
grown locally usually spends less
time getting from the farm to your
table. With local food, you get
more healthy nutrients in each
bite!
Locally grown food tastes great!
Farmers’ markets sell many dif-
ferent types of fruits, vegetables
and herbs. Many of these varieties
are not available at your local
grocery store. You get to taste
produce with different colors,
flavors, and textures.
Benefits For Your Community
Local food supports communi-
ties.
When you buy directly from local
farmers, your money supports
their farms. This helps farmers
stay in business and create jobs at
their farms. Their food can be
sold to local restaurants and other
businesses. It keeps your money
in your community.
Local food builds community.
Farmers’ markets are fun places
to bring your family. Tell your
friends and make a date to meet at
the market.
Local food preserves genetic di-
versity. Farmers sell many differ-
ent types of produce at markets,
not just the ones that travel well.
Local food keeps land as farm-
land.
More farmland means more open
spaces, and more nature for you
and your family to enjoy.
Local food reduces the carbon
footprint of agriculture. Food sold
at local markets doesn’t have to
travel as far as food sold across
the country. A shorter distance
means less gas is used getting
produce to markets!
Why Eat Together?
Eating together is good for you and
your family. Finding time to sit down
together for a meal can be hard, but it
is well worth the effort.
Did You Know?
A large national study found
American teenagers who eat
meals regularly with their fami-
lies have greater success in
school.
Family meals prepared at home
often have more fruits and vegeta-
bles, dairy foods and whole grains
– and fewer sugary soft drinks!
Family meals prepared at home
save money. You get more for
your money when you buy in
larger quantities or foods on sale,
and do the preparation yourself.
Children who eat with family
members are more likely to be a
healthy body weight.
If you turn off the television, your
family will have more time to
talk, play, and do projects with
each other. One study from New
York State showed that eating
with the television on eliminated
the positive benefits of eating to-
gether.
Source: Eat3.org—Cornell University
Cooperative Extension
Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Master Food Preserver
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 11
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Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Community Educator
Youth today have an unprecedented
array of sports, clubs, activities, les-
sons, and entertainment options to
choose from in their free time. For
many youth, these activities will pro-
vide the foundation on which they de-
velop their personalities and life skills.
For young people who choose to be
part of a 4-H club, research shows they
are more likely to be educationally mo-
tivated, have higher self-esteem, and
communicate more maturely than their
peers.
A 2003 study of 4-H alumni showed
that club membership improved re-
sponsibility, confidence, leadership,
project, and presentation skills. Mem-
bers also learned to handle competi-
tion, felt more at ease in relating to
new people, and developed
good sportsmanship skills. Subject
matter skills taught in projects are the
foundation for the youth development
that occurs in 4-H. Learning to prepare
meals, give a presentation, repair ma-
chinery, ride a horse, and care for oth-
ers are just a few of the skills taught in
4-H that can be of economic, so-
cial ,and personal value to youth in
their future.
Youth and early adolescence is a
time of rapid change in young people.
4-H clubs have the opportunity to
strengthen family ties and create good
citizens.
4-H Clubs Meet the
Basic Needs of Youth
The four H’s (head, heart, hands, and
health) represent four basic human
needs: independence, belonging, gen-
erosity, and mastery. Research indi-
cates that youth whose basic needs are
met in positive ways are likely to grow
into active citizens and contributing
members of their families and commu-
nities.
By combining project activities with
opportunities to go to camp, publicly
show their work, travel, host interna-
tional youth, and attend meetings and
events at Cornell University, 4-H pro-
vides a framework on which young
people can build self-confidence, re-
sponsibility, and generosity. Members
of 4-H clubs are involved in a long-
term relationship with caring adults,
who help them learn new skills and
grow in ways traditional educational
experiences aren’t designed to do. A
positive 4-H club experience can turn
life around for an at-risk youth or bring
a shy child out of their shell. It can
also strengthen leadership skills or
teach the importance of community
service.
Clubs Build Assets
A landmark 1998 study by Cornell re-
searchers showed that youth involved
in 4-H clubs in New York scored high-
er than other youth on a developmental
asset test developed by the Search In-
stitute of Minnesota. By question-
ing more than 100,000 youth, the
Search Institute developed a list of 40
developmental assets necessary for
kids to grow into healthy adults.
In the Cornell study of 3,200 New
York youth, 4-H youth scored higher
on all developmental assets than the
youth in the Minnesota studies, even
among youth involved in other similar
activities. Some of the assets tested
included educational aspiration,
achievement motivation, the desire to
help others, school, grades, self-
esteem, decision-making, and the abil-
ity to make friends.
How Old Can I Be and
Still Drive?
It’s your health, not your age, which
matters most in driving safely. As
you get older, you may notice physi-
cal changes and changes in other abil-
ities. For example, you may have dif-
ficulty seeing at night or may not re-
act quickly enough to avoid trouble.
These changes vary widely from one
person to the next. That’s why some
people can continue driving much
longer than others.
Age-related changes that may affect
driving include changes in vision,
hearing, attention and reaction time,
and strength, flexibility, and coordi-
nation. Medications and certain
health conditions can also affect peo-
ple in ways that make driving danger-
ous.
Having a particular health condition
does not necessarily mean the end of
driving. But you should pay attention
to how well you drive. If you or
someone you know is concerned
about your driving, talk to your doc-
tor and consider getting a driving
evaluation.
There is a video, Medical Conditions
in Older Drivers – Introduction
(https://youtu.be/MMJfgsc4rwY) that
you may also find helpful. Published
on Jun 20, 2013 and produced by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration, it provides a brief over-
view of seven medical conditions
common among older drivers hat can
impact their driving abilities.
Source: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
olderdrivers/faq/faq4.html National
Institute for Health Senior Health.
March 2015
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 13
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015
6:00 pm
Extension Education Center, Liberty
Save Energy, Save Dollars
Learn how to save money by reducing your home energy consumption. Receive three (3) free compact fluorescent light
bulbs!
LEARN ABOUT
Reducing Energy Bills
Low-Cost, No Cost Energy Conservation Methods
Advance registration encouraged.
Call 845-292-6180 or email [email protected] today to register.
EmPower New York workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA) and developed by Cornell University Cooperative Extension and NYSERDA.
*Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested when calling to register for this class.
Youth Veterinary Science Series
Learn vet science techniques from professionals!
June 24 | Learn about parasites in animals and perform basic surgery techniques including sutures and injections. Class will take
place at the Extension Education Center.
July 15 | Explore the major structures of the eye and how they work together to produce images. There will be an opportunity to
dissect a vertebrates’ organ. Class held at the Extension Education Center.
July 29 | Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio, DVM and his veterinary technicians will provide a tour of his practice. This class will take
place at Catskill Veterinary Services in Wurtsboro, NY.
Register in advance online, over the phone, or in the office.
Call 845-292-6180 or email [email protected].
*Recommended for ages 13-18. Anyone ages 5 to 19 can enroll in 4-H for free.
The 4-H veterinary science series is made possible in-part by generous contributions from the family and friends of George E. Hahn, DVM. This program is dedicated in memory of George for his devotion to the community and continued support of 4-H Youth Development in Sulli-van County.
Wednesdays , June 24 |July 15 | July 29
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$10 per youth for series
FREE for 4-H members*
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 15
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June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 17
4th Annual Caregiver Spring Renewal & Retreat
Enjoy a picnic, listen to music by a stream, join in gentle exercise, explore a beautiful castle, get a massage, participate in an
easy arts activity……or do nothing at all. De-stress and visit with others as you care for yourself.
More good news: YMCA Health & Wellness medical staff will be on hand to provide free professional respite care* for your
loved ones! They’ll partake in music therapy, art exploration, and Frost Valley’s nature resource room. Medications can be ad-
ministered and lunch can be provided. RSVP by June 3. *Basic medical information will need to be provided for respite care.
Medical forms are required by YMCA.
Register in advance: 845-292-6180 |[email protected]
Free Transportation available leaving CCE at 9:30 am to return at 4:30 pm.
This co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by
a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program. Other sponsors include Alzheimer's Association (Hudson Val-
ley), Frost Valley YMCA, the Misner Agency, and Rolling V Transportation.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
FREE | Rain or Shine
Frost Valley YMCA , 2000 Frost Valley Road , Claryville, NY
Junior Master Gardener Series
Foster a lifelong love of gardening for your child this summer and fall!
June 11 | Veggie Gardening | 5:30 pm Start a vegetable garden and learn about companion planting in our outdoor classroom. Class will take place at CCESC Gerald
J. Skoda Extension Education Center.
July 31 | Fiber Arts at Fort Delaware Museum | 1:00 pm Learn how fabric is made from wool and plants. Class fee includes admission to Fort Delaware Museum. Class held at Fort Del-
aware Museum in Narrowsburg, NY.
August 27 | Pollinator Gardening: Bees, Bats, & Butterflies | 5:30 pm Join popular folk singer Dar Williams to learn about pollinators in our outdoor teaching gardens! This class will take place at
CCE Education Center.
September 24 | Cooking the Harvest with Master Gardener Volunteers| 5:30 pm Help us harvest the vegetables grown in our outdoor teaching gardens and learn how to use them in delicious, easy to make
meals. This class will take place at CCE Education Center.
Jun 11 | Jul 31 | Aug 27 | Sep 24 $30 for the series or $10 for individual workshops
Recommended for ages 5-12.
Space is limited! Register today. 845-292-6180
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Submitted by Susan M. Dollard, Horticulture, Community Educator
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 19
Submitted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Master Gardener Volunteers Diane Foster and Cindy Coker
Now that the snow is gone, you may
have noticed winter damage to plants.
There will be two major causes of
damage from the extreme winter we
have just been through. The first will
be caused by the prolonged cold, the
second from the weight of the snow.
Have you seen evergreen plants and
shrubs that have turned brown? Were
these plants healthy in the fall? This is
called desiccation. The reason this oc-
curs is often because the prolonged
cold keeps the ground frozen longer
into spring and the plants can’t intake
water as they attempt to rejuvenate.
The leaves and needles then dry out or
desiccate. Browning can also happen
when the sun, stronger in the late win-
ter and early spring, burns the leaves.
The sun can reflect off the snow as
well and create a more intense period
of ultraviolet light on the plant.
The following types of landscape
plants are most often susceptible to
desiccation:
Broadleaf evergreens such as azal-
ea, boxwood, holly, and rhododen-
dron.
Conifers such as arborvitae, cedar,
cypress, juniper, and pine.
Tender stems such as rose canes
and hydrangea stems.
Applying anti-desiccants to sensitive
plants may be of help, but always fol-
low the label instructions carefully!
Another way to protect
plants from desiccation
is the use of burlap or
other similar material
to reduce or prevent
winter injury caused by
exposure. The burlap is
used as a physical wind
break to protect the
tree or shrub from
harsh winter winds.
Breakage can occur in
years with a lot of
snow. The sheer vol-
ume of the snow can
break branches or even entire sections
of the plants. In this case, you will
need to prune the broken branches.
Salt damage can occur from munici-
palities applying salt to roadways. The
salt draws the moisture out of the cell
tissue, causing brown spots on broad-
leaves or brown tips on needled ever-
greens. A good habit to develop when
the weather in the early spring gets
warm is to hose down your plants and
soak the soil thoroughly to dilute the
salt buildup from the winter.
Many a homeowner feels the need to
fertilize in the spring to get out the
damage from the winter, but that is not
the case. A late fertilization in the fall
is critical for
winter survival.
The fertilizer
works its way
into the root sys-
tem and is avail-
able for the plant
when the plant
actively starts
growing again.
Preparation in
the fall will be
your best step in
making sure winter damage is mini-
mal.
Patience and time can heal a lot. After
the snow has melted, do not be too
quick to remove plants you think are
dead or beyond repair. A strong root
system will often allow a plant to pro-
duce an abundance of new growth and
sometimes plants badly damaged one
year can end up looking quite good a
few years later.
Sources: extension.umass
rutgersln.com
ct.gov/caes
Page 20 Extension Connection June, 2015
Partner Spotlight - The Alzheimer’s Association - Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester, NY Chapter
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) has
been very fortunate to have a strong relationship with the Alzheimer’s
Association. They provide support and assistance to families affected by
Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias within the communities
of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties in New York. Their mission is multi-
faceted: eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research the provision and enhancement of care and
support for all affected and the reduction of the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
During the past fifteen years, the Alzheimer‘s Association staff has eagerly assisted in educational programming to our
family caregivers and the general public. Their fantastic staff and volunteers have always provided the CRC with topics
relative to the family caregivers’ requests.
Here is a short list of classes that the Alzheimer’s Association has provided over the years: Bathing Without a Battle, Effec-
tive Communication Strategies, Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, Caring for Someone with
Alzheimers, and Brain Health and Nutrition. Along with the above, the CRC has also received their support during all
THREE family caregiver retreats at the Frost Valley YMCA. They provide staff and supplies, help fix the picnic lunch,
feed our hungry caregivers, provide treats for the caregivers’ goody bags, find guest speakers and musically talented enter-
tainers, and then share their beautiful smiles! Thank you Alzheimer’s Association for helping the CRC and for your dedi-
cation to supporting our hard-working families and individuals coping with the effects of this devastating disease!
4-H Member Spotlight - Alex U
Submitted by Kaitlyn Smith, CCE Intern
Alex Uciechowski and Rebecca
Coombe from the 4-H Working
Together Rabbit Program at-
tended the 2015 Dutch Nation-
als held in Ohio, April 23rd
through April 26th, where they
showed their rabbits and com-
peted in the Youth Royalty
Knowledge and Arts & Crafts
contests.
Alex placed five of his rabbits
in the top 10 of their classes. In
the Arts and Crafts competition he placed 1st in drawing and 3rd in photog-
raphy. Alex competed in the Prince category for the Royalty Contest where
he placed 3rd in judging, 1st in Showmanship, and achieved First Runner-up
for Prince.
Rebecca Coombe entered two photos in the Arts & Crafts competition
which took 1st place. Rabbits shown by Rebecca placed 6th, 7th, and 11th,
with two of them ranked in the top 20 of their overall classes. In the Youth
Royalty Contest, Rebecca was among the largest class of competitors in the
contest and managed to place very well. This was Alex and Rebecca’s first
experience at Nationals. Their parents, 4-H leaders, and Cornell Coopera-
tive Extension Sullivan County 4-H Program couldn’t be more proud of
how far they’ve come. Congratulations to both of these talented youth!
Volunteer Spotlight -
Marietta Beanland
Marietta is a Master Gardener Volunteer who
graduated with
our first class in
2012. She has
served on the
MG Advisory
Board for sever-
al years and
taught a number
of hyper tufa
classes at
CCESC. Mari-
etta has been the
chairperson for
our last three
annual plant sales and a yard sale fund raiser.
We fondly call Marietta the “Yard Sale Diva”.
She has a unique talent for finding great gar-
den pieces and pretty much anything else you
might need. She has volunteered over 300
hours to the Master Gardener program and
most recently served on the design panel for
Sullivan Renaissance. Thank you, Marietta,
for all you do. You are a great volunteer!
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 21
Staff Spotlight -Kaitlyn Smith
4-H and Agriculture Intern
Kaitlyn Smith is a former Cornell Coopera-
tive Extension Sullivan County 4-H youth
and joined the CCE staff as an intern in late
January 2015. The impact was immediate!
She started assisting with the phones and
quickly moved into helping with local pro-
grams for Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County.
Kaitlyn assisted all CCE educators at some point during her
six months with the agency and planned, implemented, and
evaluated the dog obedience program. She took advantage of
many of the Cornell University offered webinars and Exten-
sion system resources along the way, furthering her CCE
experience. Kaitlyn will be working this summer at 4-H
Camp Shankatunk in Delhi NY, in neighboring Delaware
County.
We were so lucky to be a part of Kaitlyn’s learning and wish
her all the best in her future!
Farm & Board Member Spotlight -
Ed Moran, Stone Wall Farms
Ed and his family are
huge supporters of Ag-
riculture in Sullivan
County and own and
operate Stone Wall
Farms in Jeffersonville.
This is a 70 acre teach-
ing farm that hosts the
community and BOCES
students daily offering a
hands on approach to
understanding the farm-
ing industry.
Currently, Ed lends his extra time to several CCE livestock
programs including the 4-H Youth Fair and the Livestock
Auction. Ed is also an active member of the Board of Direc-
tors and Program Advisory Committee.
Ed is a teacher at Sullivan BOCES with his wife Barbara where
they administer and teach the Animal Science vocational-tech
program. With many horses, sheep, rabbits and dogs on this
working farm, anyone who passes through the gates have no
choice but to enjoy learning about farming and animal scienc-
es.
Page 22 Extension Connection June, 2015
Volunteer Position Title: CCESC Afterschool Club Leader
The CCESC Afterschool Club Leader provides CCE/4-H curricu-
lum based programming one time per week, in the after school en-
vironment, at identified school buildings, from October - May.
Responsibilities:
Works with CCESC staff on an annual calendar.
Prepares materials & facilitates weekly, curriculum based
youth development sessions for up to 15 youth in the after-
school setting.
Ensures that information about meetings, events, activities,
other opportunities and program or policy updates are commu-
nicated to members and parents in a timely manner.
Ensures that all member participation reports are submitted to
CCESC monthly.
Keeps the 4-H Extension Educator(s) informed about club ac-
tivities, special accomplishments, and problems.
Ensures that the club and its membership play an active and
visible role in the community.
Ensures that volunteers, club members and their parents are
aware of and follow all CCE youth protection and risk manage-
ment policies and emergency procedures.
Volunteer Position Title: Social Media Assistant
The social media assistant will implement a social media strategy
to increase overall reach and brand awareness. He/she will use so-
cial media outlets to promote active CCESC campaigns, engage the
public, and increase online presence. The social media assistant
will work with the Public Affairs Coordinator to directly contribute
towards increasing CCESC capacity to providing educational op-
portunities to farmers, families, and young people by increasing
public awareness of opportunities and supports available from
CCESC and communicating progress on specific CCESC cam-
paigns.
Duties and Responsibilities
Identify key online channels for CCESC to establish a presence
Enhance social media strategy to support the organization’s
program outreach and fundraising activities, and establish tar-
gets for increasing online reach
Post regular updates to CCESC’s social media outlets, includ-
ing news articles, blog posts, press releases, fundraising ap-
peals, educational tips and facts, and other promotional ite Monitor activity and user interactions for all social media out-
lets
Adapt general CCESC campaign messaging for the different
outlet-specific audiences
Go to sullivancce.org or call 845-292-6180 for com-
plete position descriptions or more information.
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 23
Horse Clinic May 2nd
Thirteen Sullivan County SC youth
participated in this clinic held by the
Sullivan and Orange County 4-H
horse programs. Youth worked on
skills in both English and Western
disciplines and driving. Clinicians
were on hand to offer education on
furthering youth riding abilities in
preparation for the 2015 show season.
……………………………….
Home Safety May 4th
The Caregiver Resource Center pro-
vided an overview on fall prevention
that included the four main risk factors
(environmental risks, age and health
related risks, and medications) with
the focus on environmental adapta-
tions. Sixteen seniors and family care-
givers attended.
……………………………….
Dog Obedience May 5th
4-H youth had an opportunity to join
this six part series focused on working
with dogs in a safe setting with a
trained instructor. For six consecutive
Tuesdays youth worked on reading
body language, and trained canines
with clickers. The class wrapped up
May 5th, with a graduation ceremony
and clickers for graduates donated by
Liber-
ty Ag-
way.
Pesticide Re-Certification Workshop
May 6th
In partnership with CCE Ulster and
NYS Ag & Markets, this full day
workshop offered 3.75 pesticide recer-
tification credits for NY and PA. Top-
ics discussed were organic pesticide
management practice, corn and small
grain insect pests and diseases, crop
insurance and risk management, and
NRCS program updates. We antici-
pate offering a second pesticide recer-
tification class in September.
……………………………….
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
May 7th
Behaviors can present real challenges
for caregivers to manage. This pro-
gram, attended by 13 caregivers,
helped caregivers learn how to decode
a distressed family member’s behav-
ioral messages, how to identify com-
mon behavior triggers, and taught
them strategies to help with some of
the most common behavioral challeng-
es of Alzheimer’s disease.
……………………………….
Shooting Sports Archery May 8th & May 15th
There were 14 and 17 youth respec-
tively at these first two evenings of 4-
H Shooting Sports archery discipline.
While archery was being taught and
practiced, youth from the ages of 5- 8
years old had an opportunity to partici-
pate in living history and hunting
which focused on bird migrations. The
youth instructive series will continue
for 12 weeks, offering air pistol and
air rifle in June and July.
………………………………
Introduction to Commercial Vegetable Farming
May 21st
Part of our Beginner Farmer Series,
this workshop was targeted towards
anyone interested in starting a vegeta-
ble farm. Attendees learned about in-
sects, disease, soil fertility, organic
certifications, and weed management.
Eleven people attended. Watch out for
our Introduction to Poultry Farming
on June 23rd.
………………………………
Articulated Skeleton
Presentation May 23rd
An educational presentation on equine
skeletons, farm composting, common
pathologies and injuries, proper hoof
care and band shoeing was held at
Stone Wall Farm on May 23rd with
over 30 youth and leaders in attend-
ance. This program was a fundraiser
for the 4-H Youth Horse Program.
(See picture on front cover.)
………………………………
Building a Community Legacy Together (BCLT) Project
This collaboration between Cornell
Cooperative Extension Sullivan Coun-
ty 4-H, Sullivan Orange Boys and
Girls Club, and Cornell University
will further the BCLT research project
by involving local SC youth and sen-
iors. Youth received detailed training
on how to interview and record dia-
logue of seniors. These interviews fo-
cused on preserving seniors’ legacies
and then were presented to the com-
munity on May 28th.
Congratulations…….
May was an exciting month for the CCE family! Ag Issue Leader Melinda Meddaugh and Board Member Glenn Pontier
were recognized for their leadership and service at the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala. Public Affairs
Coordinator Nicole Slevin was named one of the 2015 Young Professionals of Sullivan and Wayne Counties and Educator
Michelle Lipari was invited to speak at the Urban Ag Conference at Randall’s Island. Cheers!
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Presidents born in New York State:
Martin Van Buren Millard Fillmore
Theodore Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Average distance between stars:
20 million miles
The common
crow will usually
live for about
seven years
Highest snowfall ever recorded in a year:
1224 inches Mount Rainier, Washington
State, between
February 1971 and
February 1972
The first Internet domain name ever
registered was symbolics.com on March 15, 1985
Foot and Ankle : 26 Bones (One-
quarter of the bones in the human body);
33 Joints; More than 100 mus-
cles, tendons, and liga-ments
June is National: Go Barefoot Day
National Cheese Day Gardening Exercise Day
Best Friends Day Black Cow Day
Sewing Machine Day Go Fishing Day
In 1892, John Froelich
invented and built the
first gasoline powered
tractor in Clayton
County, Iowa, USA
A medium-size carrot has 25 calories, 6 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fiber.
Carrots provide more than 200% of your daily
requirement of vitamin A
CCESC
Program Areas
Ag & Food Systems
Environment &Natural Resources
Community & Economic Viability
Nutrition & Healthy Families
Youth & Family Development
A single little
brown bat (myotis) can eat
up to 1000 mosquitoes an
hour
#1 animal contributing to human deaths?
Mosquito
Two famous female
Cornell Alumni are
Janet Reno ('60), the first
female United States
Attorney General, and
Ruth Bader Ginsburg ('54), who
serves on the Supreme Court
June, 2015 Extension Connection Page 25
Farm and Field: The Rural Folk
Arts of the Catskill Region
Farm and Field will be on display at
the Livingston Manor Free Library
beginning June 1, 2015. The exhibit,
a photographic study in black and
white, of local farms and related sub-
jects by Manor native, Benjamin
Halpern, will remain up through the
end of July 2015. FARM AND FIELD
is a collaborative initiative between the
New York Folklore Society, Cornell
Cooperative Extension Delaware
County, and Catskill Folk Connection,
to document and showcase the rural
folk arts rooted in the agricultural her-
itage of the Catskill Region of New
York State.
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Wise Choices in
Finding Clinical Studies
If you’re thinking about participating
in a clinical research study, you can
learn more at www.nih.gov/health/
clinicaltrials.
These websites can help you find stud-
ies that need volunteers:
ClinicalTrials.gov ~ federally and
privately supported clinical trials
worldwide. The trial’s purpose,
who may participate, locations,
and contact information is includ-
ed.
Clinicalstudies.info.nih.gov ~ stud-
ies that are taking place at NIH’s
Clinical Center in Bethesda, Mary-
land.
ResearchMatch.org ~ you create a
volunteer profile of yourself (or
your care receiver) and this NIH
funded resource will keep you in-
formed of any clinical research
studies that need volunteers that
match your profile. It is free and
the registry is secure.
Source: News in Health, March Issue
2015
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Soil Tests Available at CCE
Soil Analysis
A soil analysis is done on a soil sample
to determine nutrient and contaminated
content, composition, and other char-
acteristics such as the acidity or pH
level. We offer a soil analysis kit at
CCESC for $20.00. It usually takes 7-
10 days to get results.
Soil pH Test
A pH soil test will tell you whether
the soil is acid or alkaline. Different
plants thrive in different types of soils,
so this is important to know. A pH of
7.0 is considered neutral. An acid soil
has a pH value below 7.0 and above
7.0 is alkaline. We can test your soil at
CCESC for a minimal fee of 3.00 for
enrollees and $5.00 for non-enrollees.
Do-it-yourself kits are available for
$15.00.
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2015 Cornell Floriculture Field Day & 12th Annual Container
Design Competition August 11, 2015
Cornell Veterinary College Education
Center and Bluegrass Lane Turf and
Landscape Research Facility, Ithaca.
Registration 8:00 to 8:30 a.m.
Program begins at 8:30 a.m.
What’s Trending in Horticulture? Dis-
cover new market opportunities – grow
your business – maximize your profits,
grow your business by capitalizing on
market trends and using your green-
house space year-round.
For more information visit - http://
www.greenhouse.cornell.edu/calendar/
floriculture_field_day.htm
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Cornell Ornithology Lab Offers
Distance Learning Programs
Need a hand in learning to distinguish
a downy woodpecker from a hairy
woodpecker? Or starlings from grack-
les in a flock?
Sign up for distance learning courses at
the Cornell Ornithology Lab at http://
www.birds.cornell.edu/courses/home/
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Governor Cuomo Announces 59% Growth in NY Craft Beer
Industry in One Year
New study finds friendly business cli-
mate is fueling explosive growth.
Impact on New York economy is $3.5
billion.
To learn more visit http://
www.governor.ny.gov/news
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Want to Promote Your CCESC Community Group?
It’s a great time to be a member of our
community groups. For the first time
ever we’re offering basic web pages on
our new and engaging, educational
website www.sullivancce.org. Want to
promote your group online but just
don’t have the trainnig or the re-
sources, we can help. If you think your
community group may be interested in
an informative page including history,
photos, meeting times, etc; you are
thinking of starting a CCESC commu-
nity group; or you just want to learn
more, call the Public Affairs Coordina-
tor, Nicole Slevin, at 845-292-6180 or
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Charles Keating
Cell: 570-430-1045
Fax: 570-689-2688
Member Exchange
ANIMALS & SUPPLIES
Oak Ridge Farm – Horses Boarded, Horse
Back Riding Lessons, hay for sale. 845-482-4686
Lashside Farm. Full board or turnout. 845-292
-3765
Retired Horse Boarding on 45 acre farm. Your
horse will be well taken care of on our peace-ful farm. 845-482-4779
Lambs, Baby Goats and Hay 845-434-7764
Registered Polled Hereford Bulls for Sale.
Bred cows. Call Stone Ridge Farm 845-439-4359
Trout for sale. 6"-8" Brook Trout. Delivered or
picked up. Call Beaverkill Trout Hatchery for details. 845-439-4947
Bring us your retiring horse or those in need of
rest. We will provide personalized care on our 50 acre farm at reasonable cost. Heaven’s Gait Farm 1-516-721-9173.
For Sale: Miniature Donkey Jacks. 845-482-
4061
Goats for sale. 845-252-7434
AUTOS & OTHER VEHICLES
1967 International Truck B1100 2WD locking
rear - step side– 8 ft. very original. Runs & has paper - 1 owner 30,000 miles $2250 call 845-985-7052
1938-1939 International Stake Bed Truck
Model #D-30-232 Cubic Inch Engine Rating 1.5 ton chassis #D3072207 T.G.W. 13.200. Very Good Shape- Asking $1200 – 985-7052
Go Kart. 5 hp. Briggs & Stratton. Good condi-
tion. 6 yr. old. $100 (845) 557-6090
1987 H-D Sportster, 9500 miles, excellent
condition. Lots of extras $ 2200 obo. 2005 Artic cat sno-pro F7 Excellent Condition, $ 4100 miles. $3000.00
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
John Deere 3010, Diesel, WFE, Dual Hyd.
Outlets, Rops. Asking $6,000. 845-551-1649
John Deere Snow Blower 44” fits the 500
series John Deere Tractor. Brand new, used once. Call for details 845-583-7818
2013 Kobelco Excavator NEW 20 hours
$85,000 [email protected]
2005 Navigator 23,000 miles $15,000 mari-
5ft bush hog for sale. 845-428-5005
FIREWOOD
Brad Curry. Firewood - Landscaping - Logging
- Scrap Iron (845) 807-8676
Firewood delivered, Logging & Excavation 845
-807-3236
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Yarn for sale. Alpaca 2 ply& core yarn 516-
941-7207
2008 Sea Doo PWD Model GTI 130, 3 seater
w/only 15 hours, mint cond. Plus 200 2 place trailer ~ 2013 Kawasaki Motorcycle 650 KLR Dual Purpose on/off street legal bike, mint condition, under 300 miles, loaded with op-tions ~ 4 person peddle boat, Large, Mint heavy duty ~ 2003 Arctic Cat pantera, 2 up(seater) 2000 miles, mint condition snowmo-bile ~ Artic cat 370cc snowmobile 1000 miles. Mint condition ~ 2 slots machines, mint work-
ing condition. Lights and sound with tokens~ Antique Mantle clocks (Mint) Many other items. Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) [email protected]
1983 Glassport 19' 7'' inboard/outboard, 350
Chevy and 20' dual axle trailer. Needs work. Make offer. 203 740 0167
Hot water radiators 25.5" x 15.5" to 47" [10
total] and 19" x 36.5" and 39" BO 203-740-0167
Men’s size 8 chest high fishing waders with
felt soles. Worn once paid $200 asking $85. 914-237-2329.
WOODSTOVE- Dutchwest cast iron Convec-
tion Heater Model 2462 by Vermont Castings. 2 speed fan, extra-large for up to 25 inch logs, accessories included. $765 or best offer 845 791-4501
5 foot 3 pt. hitch Woods Finish Moore RM59.
Asking $500. 434-6850
2008 Meyer 7 ½ ‘MDII EZ Mount Snow Plow.
Mint condition, well maintained and garage kept. All you need is vehicle specific mount and harness. Over $4000.00 new. Have mount for 2004-2014 Nissan Titan. Light use on small driveway. Just bought ATV with plow and no longer need truck with plow. Plow comes equipped with Plow Flowmaster Air dam for those long road trips. Helps keep truck running cool. $2000. Call or text 845-590-0140 or 845-583-6244
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Member Exchange
HAY FOR SALE
HAY – Square Bales - Local Delivery available
845-887-4582
Hay 1st, 2nd, 3rd square, round and wrapped.
Protein – 19.1 – 22.6 composted. Topsoil, sand, gravel and cattle. 845-985-7866
Hay square bales 845-807-2532
Round Hay Bales for sale – 583-6024
FARMERS’ MARKET CORNER
Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream,
Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. 845 -292-7838
Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup Inc. – New &
used maple equipment & supplies for all size maple producers. Syrup, Cream, Candies, we ship anywhere. Sugar Hill Containers and Leader glass in stock. Call us at 845-292-8569 or email [email protected]/ www.justusmaple.com
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HONEY Pollen, propo-
lis, Royal Jelly, bee supplies & equipment. Hives supers frames from our shop. Save $$ - Jim Kile 845-647-6759
Farm fresh real food prepared and delivered
weekly. Naturalcontents.com 888-551-8625
Wahldairyfarm.com Home grown Pork, Beef
and Eggs. Guinea Fowl – 845-887-5737
Asian Specialty Vegetables. Charlie Koh.
Seon Organic Farm 631-599-0072
Nutritious and Delicious Home Made Soups
and Breads delivered to your door. Woodridgesoupemporium.com
Organic Garlic for sale; reasonable prices. Call
John 845-292-1195
"Dogs Luv'em" all natural Murray's chicken dog
treats. 845-283-1128
All Natural Organic Sunbird Cookies. 5-6 oz.-no
eggs, no dairy, handmade with Love. Gluten Free and Vegan. Kim-845-901-4706
Story’s Neversink Plant Co.-Rare succulents
and interesting plants. By app’t. Only. John W. Story, Proprietor 845-985-5071
Korwan's Nursery Rhododendrons, perennials,
trees, shrubs, and woodcarving. Landscaping 845-482-3345
Beaverkill Trout Hatchery- top quality trout,
brook, brown & rainbow for sale. Trout preserve open Apr.1- Labor Day- 845-439-4947 email: [email protected]
THEODORA ORGANIC FARM Email: Theo-
[email protected] 646-710-0505 “No Farms, No Food”
On farm vegetable and fruit stand open Satur-
day 10-2. River Brook Farm, Cochecton, NY 845-932-7952
Fertrell organic fertilizers, soil amendments and
complete soil testing with recommendations available. Baron Organics, Products & Support, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. 845-482-3209
FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Licensed Security Guards & Any size property
patrol. Alarm & camera installation with central station. Since 1980” When you are away your neighbors will play” Reasonable rates. 845-557-8678. [email protected]
Muthig & Sons - Landscaping - Logging -
Decks - Roofs - Firewood (845) 807-1711
Clown for all occasions, info @
www.misssunshinetheclown.com for all your party entertainment. 845-807-6222
Klein's Tax Service. 25+ Years Experience.
(845) 292-9225
Wurtsboro Veterinary Clinic- 163 Sullivan St.
Box 190, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 845-888-4884 Dr. Linda Tintle, Dr. Dean Tinter, Dr. Nancy Odell, Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio
Norbert’s Clock Repair. Antique specialist. Fair
Price. For estimate/pickup 845-887-5831
Old interesting barn finds? Call for free apprais-
al 482-4901
Hartley Consulting, INC. Strategic Development
for Non Profits. www.hartleyconsulting.com
Duke Pottery. www.dukepottery.com Pottery
Studio, Art Gallery, Gift Shop. Open Year Round, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00-5:00 or by chance. 855 Co. Rd. 93, Roscoe, NY
Clemente S Frances, Attorney at Law 845-887-
6344 or 570-729-8607. PO Box 866 32 Lower Main St. Callicoon, NY 12723
O&L Digital Photo- Weddings, Sweet 16, Birth-
days, Baptisms and special events. Album packages & DVD video. 845-932-5020 or 917-693-9891 www.dbase.com or [email protected]
FURNITURE & HANDMADE ITEMS
Visit Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall for all your
furniture and mattress needs. 292-4826 - [email protected]
Majek Furniture- Full Line Furniture and Mat-
tress showroom; www.Majekfurniture.com
FOR A BETTER YOU
Jin Shin Jyutsu, Near Grahamsville. Energetic,
Harmonizing 647-6572
Dr. Jorge R. Delgado. Board certified Chiro-
practic Neurologist. 23 yrs. experience. Caring, quality chiropractic care in a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Rt. 52 West, Liberty, NY (845) 292-3455
Yoga classes near Ne-
versink Dam. Gentle stretches for seniors and beginners. Schedule Mon, Wed, Sat a.m. Thurs. p.m. I free introductory class. Yoga improves flexibility & health. Reiki sessions by appt. Relieve stress & pain. Call Joy 845-292-7870
Catskill Aesthetics & Laser
Center, Loree Ann Stanton, RN-HT, CDN - Botox, Fill-
ers, Laser for Hair, Veins and Brown Spots, Peels 794-3030
REAL ESTATE – AGENCIES,
PROPERTIES, & RENTALS
Strumpflers Boarding House- 845-252-6675
EAGLE VALLEY REALTY Farms, Homes,
Country Properties, Listings Needed. Gerald Euker, Broker Call: (845) 252-3085
Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real Estate Services.
Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Woodbourne, NY 845-434-7860- email: [email protected]
For all your real estate needs come for a visit
and stay for a lifetime. “Trout Town USA” Ros-coe, NY. Sullivan County, Delaware County – [email protected]
McKean Realtors – Farms and Lake Front
Homes 845-583-6003
Barbanti Realty- 40 years in business- 845-292
-2800
Rieber Realty, Monticello, NY 845-794-0211.
www.RieberRealty.com
HELP WANTED
Garden Assistant Needed for residential vege-
table garden. Salary Negotiable, knowledge of gardening, preferred Horticulture student. 845-888-5047
Full time Healthy Food and Bakery Prep. Expe-
rience preferred. Send resumé to [email protected]
Rabbits for all Reasons and Chicks to Hens of
Many Breeds. Member of A.R.B.A. for 37 years. 845-888-0274
Part time farm help available. 845-434-8832
WANTED
Looking for a piglet to raise for 4 months for
slaughter. 733-4031 or emaill ler384 @hotmail.com
Wanted: Speedex Tractors Parts & Accessories
845-557-8030
Wanted: Llama for pet. Please call 845-482-
3509
Wanted: Side Delivery Hay Rake in Working
Condition. Call Mike 482-3628
Earl Kinney
Excavating & Trucking
Ready To Meet Your Needs Free Estimates - 40 Years Experience
DRAINAGE SEPTIC SYSTEMS
FOUNDATIONS DRIVEWAYS
ROADS PONDS
LAND CLEARING GRADING
STONE SAND GRAVEL REDSHALE
No Job Too Big or Too Small
887-5540
OFFICE - 46 ROCK AVE., HORTONVILLE EVENINGS - 887-5647
J. HUGHSON EXCAVATING, INC.
- CONSTRUCTION -
Foundations — Sand — Gravel—Fill—Topsoil
Septic Systems Installed
Trucking & Hauling Bulldozing
845-482-9826
PO Box 557
Jeffersonville, NY 12748