August Extension Connection Sullivan County 2015 by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

Volume LXXXXVI, No. 8

Liberty, NY -:- August, 2015

(USPS) 525 - 100

2015 Youth Fair Schedule Ten Key Herd Management Opportunities on Dairy Farms Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: FAQ'S Insulating Knee Walls in Homes Turn Around Don't Drown速 & Other Flooding Tips CCESC Spotlights

Love Those Cherries

In Case You Missed It

Fast Facts & News to Use

Upcoming Programs & Events

Membership Exchange

Message from the Executive Director

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Staff Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager SueAnn Boyd………………..…...Sr. Administrative Assistant & Master Food Preserver 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 Resource Educator

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Nancy Schunk……………….....Interim Community Horticulture Program Educator Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator Tara VanHorn...…………………………….…..Finance Manager Sean Welsh…..Family & Youth Development Team Coordinator John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager

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Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director cm638@cornell.edu Wow! I can’t believe August is here already! It’s fair month at Extension and there’s lots of activity around the Education Center in preparation for four straight days of public education, outreach, demonstration, judging, and fun. Dozens of volunteers, staff, and summer youth employees are finishing projects; prepping and packing; and scheduling and coordinating people, transportation, paperwork, projects, and activities to make this year’s Youth Fair at the 136th Little World’s Fair in Grahamsville on August 14-16th the best fair yet. We invite you and your loved ones to visit the fair to see exhibits and animals that 4-H’ers have been working on all year. This year we have over 400 entries by 200 independent and club youth members! The fair is one of the ways in which independent 4-H’ers and members of our 17 clubs get to showcase their hours of learning and community service, and put the knowledge they’ve gained from their participation in workshops and activities to the test. It’s also a way for the community to show they value youths’ efforts and voice, and to acknowledge the hundreds of hours adult volunteers contribute to the larger community through their support of 4-H member projects and learning experiences.

test their luck playing Bessie Bingo Saturday night, or engage in a bit of friendly competition at the Pie Auction on the main stage on Sunday. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) staff and volunteers will be on hand all weekend. Please consider stopping in to chat if you haven’t heard from us in a while. We’d love the opportunity to tell you about the events and activities we’re busy with, hear about your experiences, and brainstorm ways to provide Sullivan County’s young people with the opportunities and supports they need to be healthy, contributing adults. We’re pleased and excited to share that beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, with support from the New York State Department of Health, CCESC educators will once again reach out to

the Liberty, Fallsburg, and Monticello School Districts after a one year hiatus to empower students to live healthfully both in and out of school time. Workshops, afterschool opportunities, and staff training around nutrition and physical activity are a few of the strategies CCESC will implement through this new project to expand our positive youth development programming to new audiences outside of the traditional 4-H club model. If you’re interested in learning how to volunteer in an afterschool 4-H club, please give us a ring at 845-292-6180. As always, be well, stay cool, and see you at the fair!

Fairgoers can see firsthand the outcome of a year of raising livestock and courage building when 4-Hers show their animals before the public and for judging, participate in family activities hosted in the Youth Building any day of fair, August, 2015

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Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Ag & 4-H Community Educator Tighter and potentially negative margins on dairy farms now and for the next period of time make it even more critical for dairy producers to focus their management skills on making sure that their herd management is “being all that it can be”. Below are ten key herd management opportunities to consider for your farm. 1) Maximize milk component production – Top-end herds in the monthly Dairy Profit Monitor benchmarking program (www.dairyprofit.cornell.edu) are producing a combined total of 6 lbs/day per cow or more of fat and true protein, with a solid goal across herds of greater than 5.5 lbs/day per cow. Although the major driver of fat and protein yield is overall milk yield, component percentages are also important. In general, herdlevel milk fat percentage below 3.5% and true protein percentage under 3.0% in Holstein herds suggest opportunities for improvement. Motivation to seek this improvement needs to be based on the current value of milk fat and protein. Low milk fat suggests passage from the rumen of unique unsaturated fatty acids that directly inhibit milk fat synthesis and that there is opportunity either in ration formulation (unsaturated fats, carbohydrate balance, forage quality issues) or in ration implementation (dry matters, amounts fed, sorting, etc.). In the case of milk pro-

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tein, levels below 3.0% suggest that rumen fermentation and microbial protein synthesis is not being maximized, or there are opportunities to improve amino acid balance by use of blended proteins or protected amino acids. The general timeline for the impact of ration changes on milk components is 10 to 14 days after implementation of the change. 2) Relentlessly seek marginal milk opportunities – Generally, the highest profit margin production is that from marginal (incremental) increases in milk production. This can be accomplished by herdlevel management strategies such as changing milking frequency (e.g., 2X to 3X or 4X/2X milking), shortening dry period length on higher producing cows down to 40 days dry, use of bST, or capturing feed efficiency through use of compounds such as Rumensin. With any of these changes, it is important to look at not only the expected increases in production, but also the changes in input costs to determine what the actual profit may be. 3) Don’t lose fresh cows – The best dairies that we encounter maintain fresh cow loss in the first 60 days in milk at or below 6 to 7% of calvings, without keeping low producing fresh cows simply to keep this number lower. Many dairies continue to lose 10 to 15% of fresh cows during

June Type

Breed

# of Cows

Milk

Fat

Protein

Brandon Peters Dairy

DHI-AP

96.2

22249

797

686

70120

J&E Weissmann Farms Thony’s Dairy

DHIR-AP

34.8

20771

768

638

DHI-AP

57.4

19103

745

592

DHIR-AP

23.6

17511

658

550

70093

Weissmann MShorthorns Hughson, Wilfred

DHI-AP

118.4

16269

648

518

70375

Ashluck Farm

DHI-AP

27.5

15824

558

500

70021

Glassel, Robert

DHI-AP

45.5

16275

563

496

70374

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4) Identify and potentially cull low value and low profit cows – Identify those low producing cows who are not generating enough revenue to cover variable feed and labor expenses and use routines such as COWVAL in DairyComp 305 (either on-farm or can be run by DairyOne technician at monthly herd visit) to identify those lower value cows in the herd for either removal, dry off, or replacement. In overstocked pens, removal of low profit (Continued on page 12)

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the first 60 days in milk, frequently because of health disorders caused by overcrowding either before or after calving, frequent group changes before or after calving, or competition issues between springing heifers and older cows. Ration formulation issues are relatively rare, but ration implementation issues (long chop length of dry forages in dry/prefresh TMR leading to sorting, inaccurate weighing of ingredients, not accounting for dry matter changes) are common. Farms with high quality forages typically will need to obtain low energy forages for far-off dry cow rations because high energy intake far-off can lead to more fresh cow health disorders and increased fresh cow loss. If overall management practices and grouping are in line, there is little added value from routine drenching/ pumping practices.

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Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator What is the hemlock woolly adelgid? Hemlock woolly adelgids are nonnative aphid-like insects that feed on the sap of hemlock trees, eventually killing them.

This can take from three—five years, depending on multiple factors including tree health, stress, environmental conditions (e.g. drought), and HWA density.

What tree species are the hosts? Eastern hemlocks (Tsuga canadensis) and Carolina hemlocks (Tsuga caroliniana) are host trees in the eastern United States.

What should I do now? Inspect hemlocks for the presence of this pest. Infestations may be seen throughout the year, but are most obvious from November through April when the diagnostic wool is present.

What does the hemlock woolly adelgid look like? The hemlock woolly adelgid is dark colored and less than 1/16 of an inch long. The insects themselves are hardly visible to the naked eye. However, they cover themselves with a woolly, white material which is especially conspicuous in the winter months. How do hemlock woolly adelgids spread? Hemlock woolly adelgids are spread by wind, birds, and mammals. Infested nursery stock can also be responsible for introducing this insect into a given area. What symptoms will trees exhibit if an infestation goes unnoticed? Hemlock needles will turn yellow and drop prematurely. Defoliation can occur, and the tree may eventually die.

Should I cut down my hemlocks if I find an infestation? Cutting down infested hemlocks is recommended only if treatment is not an option, and if a property owner is interested in selling the lumber. In fact, allowing hemlock stands to remain can lead to the identification of resistant individuals. In landscape settings, cutting infested trees will not completely stop the spread of this introduced insect. However, removing trees in poor health may prevent it from spreading to nearby individuals. Can my trees be treated? Horticultural oils or insecticide soaps can be sprayed on small trees. This treatment method must be applied annually. For large trees, systemic materials that are taken up by the tree can be administered through by a commer-

With the ecological mistakes of humans becoming more apparent, it is reassuring to know that nature can establish certain controls that prevent some destructive insects from overpopulating the environment. We can encourage and prepare the conditions for an increase in insect predator populations. The first step is to be able to identify the beneficial insects. Some predatory insects such as ladybird beetles and praying mantids are available for sale. Ladybird beetles purchased in the spring have likely been collected during their winter hibernation, and upon release will soon fly away, often far from their release site. Buying predatory insects for releasing in the home garden in order to control insect pests is likely to August, 2015

cial pesticide applicator through trunk injection (imidacloprid, IMA-Jet 5%), time relase tablets (imidacloprid Coretect, 20%), or soil injection (imidacloprid, Criterion 2F 21.3%). Homeowners may also purchase an imidacloprid product in a local home and garden store and apply it as a soil drench, following labeled instructions. Pesticide treatments typically provide five - seven years of control, again depending on environmental and biological factors. It is also important to provide adequate water to infested trees, eliminating drought stress. Do not use nitrogen fertilizer. How will I know if I have successfully controlled the problem? Follow-up inspections are necessary to determine the success of control efforts. What will happen if I don’t treat my hemlocks? Heavy infestations can kill trees in as little as four years. However, some trees appear to be resistant or tolerant to adelgid attacks, and have been known to survive infestations. Source: http://www.cornellplantations.org/ourgardens/natural-areas/invasive/ hemlock-woolly-adelgid/FAQ

result in disappointment. It may be more useful to attempt to conserve the natural predators already present in the area. Below is a list of beneficial insects:  Lady beetles (ladybird beetles; ladybugs)  Ground beetles  Praying mantids  Dragonflies  Hover flies  Lightning bugs; fireflies  Antlions  Lacewings  Parasitoid wasps

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Submitted by Sean Welsh, Family & Youth Development Team Coordinator With the Save Energy, Save Dollars workshops scheduled through the summer and fall months, questions regarding insulating and air sealing seem to pick up. Here is a great resource to help upgrade your home and create a more efficient residence. Knee walls are found in houses with finished attics and multiple ceiling heights. The knee wall is the short wall that reaches from the sloped ceiling to the floor, or connects the upper ceiling to the lower ceiling inside the attic. Not only are air leaks common in these areas, but they are frequently not insulated properly. Insulation itself does not stop air flow. For wall insulation to do its job, it must have an air barrier on all sides, so that it is enclosed in the wall cavity. An air barrier is any material that restricts air flow. In most walls, the exterior (outdoor) air barrier is typically a combination of sheathing and either building paper, house wrap, or board insulation. The indoor air barrier is often sheetrock. For the air barrier itself to be effective, it must create a continuous layer around the insulation. This means the insulation must be air sealed on all 6 sides in order to be effective. All holes and cracks should be fully sealed, and the air barriers must be in full contact with the insulation. Knee walls generally have exposed studs on the attic side, and can be insulated with batts or blankets. Your climate will dictate where you will place the vapor barriers. If the studs are covered on the attic side, you can insulate the knee wall by drilling a hole in the covering near the top of the wall, and filling the cavity with blown insulation. Once the insulation is added to the cavity, it is very important to complete the Page 6

air seal on the attic side. Add tape or caulk to the seams and perimeter of the covering. The sloped area above the ceiling is more difficult to insulate. Block the rafter cavity at the bottom, and fill it with a loose-fill insulation poured from the attic over the ceiling. It is important not to restrict the pathway of attic ventilation between the soffit (lower attic) and the ridge (upper attic) of the sloped ceiling area. You can insulate the floor behind the knee wall and the attic above it the same way you would a regular attic. If you are unsure about the best way to air seal and insulate these areas, consult a trained professional. The next Save Energy Save Dollars course will be offered on October 21, 6pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County. Source: Insulating Knee Walls, (extension.org, 2013) retrieved from http://www.extension.org/pages/27324/ insulating-knee-walls-in-homes#.VZ_xE3bKP8 on July 9, 2015

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of floodrelated deaths is due to walking into or near flood waters. People underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. During a flood, water levels and the rate the water is flowing can quickly change. Remain aware and monitor local radio and television outlets. Avoid flood waters at all costs and evacuate immediately when water starts to rise. Don't wait until it's too late! Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping noises -- get out! Stay out of water that may have electricity in it! Source: National Weather Service http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/

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Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Master Food Preserver Cherries are in season and ready to be eaten fresh, used in cooking, or preserved to be enjoyed throughout the year. Since ancient times, cherries have been enjoyed for their yummy, sweet taste and their anti-inflammatory and pain-relief properties. As it turns out, recent research adds to the cherry’s resume to include anti-oxidant, and heart disease and cancer fighting properties. Cherries have been elevated to the super-fruit category. Cherries are divided into two types, sweet and tart. Sweet cherries are usually eaten fresh, while tart varieties are usually canned, frozen, or dried and used in cooking.

Today, the United States grows between 250-300 million pounds of tart cherries each year. Cherries are a great source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium. Cherries also contain high amounts of phytochemicals, which may help to prevent cancer, heart disease and possibly slow the aging process. Cherries are also naturally free of fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Fresh cherries keep longer if the stems are left on them, if they do not have cuts and bruises. For longer storage, cherries can be frozen or dried. Cherries should be stored loosely in a shallow container covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for three to five days. Avoid storing cherries near strongsmelling foods, as they tend to absorb odors. Wash just before using. When preparing cherries rinse under cold water and drain. To pit cherries, cut them in half with a paring knife and pry the pit out with the tip of the knife, or use a cherry pitter utensil (purchased from kitchenware or home supplies shop). One pound of fresh cherries yields approximately two cups of pit-

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ted cherries. Sweet cherries can be added to salads, cakes, cookies, ice cream, or sauces. Use tart cherries for cobblers, pies, or other desserts.   

Cherry Tips It takes about 4 cups of tart cherries to make one - 9" pie. There are about 2 cups of tart cherries in one 16 ounce can. There are about 2-1/3 cups of cherry pie filling in a 21 oz. can. There are about 3 cups of frozen cherries in a pound.

Fresh Cherry Smoothie 1 cup pitted sour or tart cherries 1 cup low-fat vanilla or plain yogurt 1 ripe banana, peeled 1/2 cup crushed ice Combine ingredients in an electric blender. Blend until smooth and serve immediately. Yield: 2 (1 1/2 cup) servings. Nutritional Analysis: 150 calories, 0 g fat, 5 g, protein 34 g carbohydrate, 5 mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium. Source: University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension - www.uky.edu

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Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Youth Development Community Educator The Sullivan County Youth Fair is held each year alongside the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair August 14-16th. 4-H youth and volunteers work year-round on projects to enter into the fair. Projects range from livestock and horticulture to broad areas of youth interest such as science, technology, crafts, woodworking, or any other topic youth find fascinating. One of the beautiful things about 4-H is that it gives the youth latitude to work on projects that interest them. Attendees should expect to see a wide range of exhibits. 4-H youth actively participate in livestock shows, fundraising, educational displays, public presentations, and hands-on activities for the public. If you are interested in starting a club in Sullivan County or know children thinking about joining 4-H, consider riding out to the Grahamsville Fair August 14- 16th to support clubs and seek information on how to get involved. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County educators and program information will also be on hand for the public to garner more information.

4-H Sullivan County Youth Fair Schedule 2015

ALL DAY: 9:00 am 1:00 pm

9:00 pm

DAILY Morning Milking Begins – Livestock Building All Stalls & Cages Must Be Cleaned Livestock Barn & Youth Building Open to Public Evening Milking Begins – Livestock Building Youth Building Closes

10:30 pm

Lights out – Livestock Building

3:00 pm

11:00 pm

Youth Curfew

5:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY – August 12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Pen & Building Set up – Livestock & Youth Building 3:30 pm Evaluations for Youth Still Exhibits Begin – Youth Building 6:00-8:00 pm Youth Livestock Animals Opportunity for Early Arrivals 6:30 pm Registration Closed for Still Evaluations – Youth Building

8:00 am

THURSDAY – August 13 Youth Livestock Animals & 4-H Campers Arrival Begins

8:00 am

4-H Equine Entries in Place

9:00 am 12:00 pm

4-H Equine Qualifying Show All Rabbit & Cavy Entries Must Be in Place All 4-H Livestock Entries & 4-H Campers Must Be in Place 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Showmanship & Judging – Livestock Building

2:00 pm 2:00 pm

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2:00 pm

ALL DAY: 9:00 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm

ALL DAY: 9:30 am

FRIDAY – August 14 Family Activities – Youth Building Open Horse Show – Lower Show Ring 4-H Poultry Opportunity – Livestock Building 4-H Cloverbud – Tell Me about It! – Livestock Building 4-H Sheep Show – Upper Show Ring SATURDAY – August 15 Family Activities – Youth Building 4-H Horse Fun Show – Lower Show Ring 4-H Dairy Show – Upper Show Ring 4-H Bessie Bingo – Lower Show Ring SUNDAY – August 16 Family Activities - Youth Building 4-H Beef Show – Upper Show Ring

11:00 am

Swine Exhibition – Livestock Building

12:00 pm 2:00 pm

4-H Pie Auction- Main Stage 4-H Livestock Auction – Livestock Building

4:00 pm 4:30 pm

Still Exhibits Released Small Animals Released

5:00 pm

All Livestock Exhibits Released

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May 29 , June 5 , 12 , 13 , 19 , 26 July 10th

Between15- 20 youth attended seven evenings of 4-H Shooting Sports archery, air rifle, air pistol, and shotgun disciplines. While the firearm discipline was being taught and practiced, youth ages five to eight had an opportunity to participate in living history and hunting which focused on bird migrations and GPS. The youth instructive series continues for 12 weeks, offering air pistol and air rifle in June and July.

Empower NY Save Energy Save Dollars

Caregiver Support Groups

June 24

The Callicoon and Grahamsville support groups met and discussed loss relating to dementia (read article “Alzheimer’s Takes Spark Out of Family I Used to Know”) and assisted new members looking for suggestions, by providing information and resources.

This class focused on low-cost and no -cost strategies for home energy conservation had eight attendees on June 24th. All participants received three free compact florescent bulbs at this energy savings workshop from NYSERDA. Upcoming courses for Save Energy, Save Dollars presented by Sean Welsh will be September 23rd at 5:30 pm and October 21st at 6:00 pm. To register call CCE at 845292-6180

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Medication Safety

Vet Science

June 2

Medication Safety was presented to 31 senior’s in Lumberland. Discussion topics included: review of using medication chart, safe storage, using same pharmacy, medication disposal, clear communication with the MD, and double checking correct medication/dose/ route/frequency of the medication.

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Caregiver Support Groups June 3rd, 9th, 24th The Callicoon, Grahamsville, and Liberty support groups met in June and held open discussion/updates on CG situations with educational information. Nonjudgmental, caring, empathetic, and supportive environments continued with support from others who are wearing similar “hats”.

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Home Safety Presentation June 18th Forty-five seniors attended the Home Safety presentation at the Livingston Manor Senior Club. A Power Point presentation was shown on room-byroom hazards and suggestions for improved access and safety.

June 24th & July 15th Twenty-three youth attended the first class of this well-liked three part series discussing suture placement, with demo, fecal flotation tests, and dissection . This series will have various veterinary professionals lending their expertise and time to the 4-H programming. This program will culminate with a tour of a veterinary practice.

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4-H Junior Award Trip June 29th

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Introduction to Raising Poultry July 16th

Ag educator Michelle Lipari, taught a group of 12 beginner farmers how to raise poultry as part of their farming operation. Topics discussed were breed selection, egg hatching, raising chicks and adult birds, feed and nutrition, equipment, healthcare, and the regulations for selling eggs and meat.

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Herd Health Management and Dairy Quality Assurance July 20th

Dr. Kim Crowe and Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio of Catskill Veterinary Services presented six farmers with updates to dairy management and milk quality assurance compliance with regulatory standards, including herd health protocols, best management practices to improve herd health, and enhance milk and meat yields.

Ten Sullivan County 4-H youth earned this award trip during the 2014 program year. This year the award recipients were given an opportunity to explore Bethel Woods Center for the Arts through one of the center’s guided educational tours focusing on the Civil Follow us on Twitter Rights Movement and @ccesullivan the history of the times during the Woodstock Check us Festival.

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(Continued from page 4) cows may result in little to no change in overall milk yield because of better overall performance of the remaining cows. It is important to analyze each individual herd situation, perhaps in conjunction with your agriservice professionals (consultants, extension, veterinarian, nutritionist) because the opportunity can vary widely from herd to herd. 5) Ensure that all management protocols are working and being followed – Protocol drift in many areas of dairy herd management (an incomplete list includes milking routines, calving and colostrum management, reproductive program implementation, and feeding management) is common. This can easily lead to drag in milk yield, higher SCC, poorer conception rate, increased morbidity and mortality in calves, lower feed efficiency and poorer rumen health among other issues. Take the opportunity to review protocols with employees and provide feedback to ensure that these protocols are getting the response and return that you expect. 6) Don’t incur heifer rearing costs longer than necessary – Despite years of research and herd experience that suggests that herds can grow heifers well and calve them at 21 to 22 months of age, many herds still average 24 to 26 months age or higher at first calving. This can incur substantial additional cost both in terms of feed requirements and facility/labor to support additional heifer inventory. An Excel spreadsheet calculator for evaluation of the heifer enterprise is available at the PRO-DAIRY website located at http://www.ansci.cornell.edu /prodairy/index.html. 7) Maximize your reproduction program – Better pregnancy rates on dairy farms generally correspond with lower days in milk and more overall production of milk components. The calculated cost per day open increases from about $3 per day at around 120 DIM to $5 per day laterin lactation. Is your current reproductive management program getting all cows bred for the first time by 70 days in Page 12

milk, with overall calculated 21-day pregnancy rate at 20% or greater? Strategic use of synchronization programs combined with attention to detail in all aspects of breeding protocols are key aspects of reproductive management. 8) Optimize neonatal management Opportunities exist on many dairies to decrease stillborn (DOA) rates and decrease morbidity and mortality in calves through the milk-fed phase and weaning. Our best dairies consistently maintain dead-on-arrival (DOA) rates in female calves at around 4 to 5% of calvings; however, a number of dairies have DOA rates of 8 to 10% or more. Intensively managing the calving process for a “justin-time” move from a close-up group to a calving area usually decreases DOA rates (and also decreases overall fresh cow problems). More calves born alive provides more calves that either eventually enter the herd or can be sold to improve cash flow. Once born alive, studies suggest that calf mortality rates average 8% and morbidity averages about 30%. Excellent colostrum management [4 quarts of quality colostrum (> 45 to 50 mg/ml of IgG; < 100,000 CFU/ml of bacteria) within 4 hours of birth for Holsteins) is critical to ensure that calves have sufficient passive transfer of immunity and nutrition immediately after birth. Calves should be fed to double their birth weight by 56 days of life, which is higher than traditional feeding recommendations – this plane of nutrition both enhances the efficiency of lean gain and provides nutrients to allow the immune system to function, thereby decreasing veterinary and medicine costs for the calf program. 9) Strategically identify ration opportunities – Opportunities exist both in terms of using accurate forage analyses to enable tighter ration formulation and more sophisticated forage analyses (e.g., fiber digestibilities) integrated with nutritional models to optimize use of homegrown forage within dairy rations. Recent work has suggested that there may be opportunities to strategically decrease protein feeding levels and maintain high Extension Connection

milk and milk component yield. This strategy has focused primarily on decreasing rumen degradable protein supply to about 8 to 9% of diet dry matter and using high quality undegradable protein sources and amino acids to ensure adequate metabolizable protein supply. Economics likely will make this approach more attractive in high corn silage based diets when haylage inventory is limited. Research consistently indicates that there is no productive or reproductive reason to exceed approximately 0.40% phosphorus for fresh cows, and 0.35% phosphorus for cows at other stages of lactation. Ration levels of 0.35% phosphorus are typically achieved using only basal feed ingredients, and no added phosphorus from mineral sources. When making changes to the overall ration program, it is important to measure and track net milk income over feed costs to ensure that the changes you are making are providing the results that you are looking for. 10) Maximize your feeding management program – The feeding management program can result in hidden losses in feeding programs. Opportunities range from decreasing shrink at the silo by better face management in bunks and bags to accurate and frequent (at least weekly) assessment of silage dry matters to ensure more consistent delivery of diets to cows. This is another area in which protocol drift both within a feeder and across multiple feeders is common, which can change particle size and consistency of diets, which contributes to inconsistent intakes and lower efficiency of use of ration. Source: Written by Tom Overton, Larry Chase, Jason Karszes, Mike Van Amburgh, and David Galton, Department of Animal Science and PRO-DAIRY, Cornell University.

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While good biosecurity is always a good way to protect the health of backyard poultry, it is even more important right now. Highly pathogenic avian influenza cases were confirmed in some areas of the country earlier this year and proper biosecurity is essential to prevent this disease from entering a flock or spreading to new flocks. The US Department of Agriculture is encouraging all backyard bird owners to practice good biosecurity and is offering a free webinar and Twitter chat to help new and veteran poultry owners learn more about maintaining healthy flocks. The hour-long webinar will take place on Thursday, August 6th at 7:00 pm EDT. To guarantee a place at the webinar, register now at healthybirdswebinar.com and then enter the password: Chickens. A Twitter chat will run alongside the webinar. Join the Twitter

chat using #Chickenchat 2015 to get answers to your questions. To submit advance questions for either event, post them to Healthy Harry’s Facebook page. The event is hosted by Andy Schneider, also known as “The Chicken Whisperer®”, a national media personality who serves as the Biosecurity For Birds campaign spokesperson and Dr. Jo Anna Quinn, a veterinary medical officer and poultry health specialist with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Dr. Megin Nichols, a health investigator from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also will participate. These experts will share information and answer questions about raising backyard poultry, how to keep your flocks free from disease and predators

and how to protect your family from disease your birds might spread. They will explore such topics as what to expect from your birds during the fall and ways to protect your flock during cold winter months. The USDA webinar and chat is part of its Biosecurity For Birds outreach campaign to help educate backyard bird owners about steps they can take to protect their flocks from disease. For more information about biosecurity for birds please visit, http:// healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov. Media representatives may contact Joelle Hayden at joelle.r.hayden@aphis.usda.gov 301-851-4040 or Pam Goldstein at pgoldstein@diversitymc.com 973-228 -4559.

Lo’s Blueberry Coffee Cake Makes: 8 servings Total Cost: $2.35 Serving Cost: $0.29 1 egg 3 tablespoon canola oil 2 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup non-fat milk 2 tsp grated lemon peel 4 tsp baking powder

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Position rack in the center of the oven. 2. In a large bowl whisk together the egg, milk, yogurt, oil and lemon peel.

Source: www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov

3. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt onto the liquid ingredients. Using a fork, stir very lightly, just until ingredients are combined. 4. Gently fold in the blueberries. Pour the batter into an 8or 9-inch baking pan coated with nonstick spray. 5. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 6. Allow the cake to cool in the baking pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. 7. Serve warm or at room temperature August, 2015

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Partner Spotlight - Neversink Ag Society The Neversink Agricultural Society has been in existence in Sullivan County since roughly 1871, when it was then known as the Farmers Club of Grahamsville. In 1897 the name was changed to the Neversink Agricultural Society, the next fall in 1878 the first Grahamsville Fair was held and 425 tickets sold with admissions being 10 cents each. The Neversink Agricultural Society has held the fair every year but 1928, when a flood disabled the Little World’s Fair. Running strong as the longest running independent fair in New York State, the fair has been a great partner for the Sullivan County 4-H Youth Fair, allowing Sullivan County 4-H youth to showcase livestock and static project work being done in 4-H clubs, homes, and farms around the area. The Neversink Agricultural Society welcomes and accommodates 4-H youth from around the county, contributing hours of work in preparing the fairgrounds for youth shows and fun. The Grahamsville Little World’s Fair and the Sullivan County Youth Fair have become synonymous with each other. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County looks forward to excellent ongoing collaborations and partnership with the Neversink Agricultural Society. For more information about the Neversink Agricultural Society and the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair, visit Grahamsville Fair.com or come out and visit the fair this year August 14 th, 15th, and 16th. Source: Grahamsvillefair.com, 2015 retrieved from http://grahamsvillefair.com/history/ on 7/24/15

Volunteer Spotlight - Jessica Gibbons

4-H Member Spotlight - Carly R.

Jessica completed her initial training as a Master Food Preserver Volunteer in August of 2013. She was awarded her Master Food Preserver Certification in 2014 after volunteering for CCE in numerous canning workshops. Jessica enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and learning how to be more selfsufficient with food preservation, soap making, and homegrown meats. She is the regional director for the American Dexter Cattle Association and has a small farm where she raises chickens, ducks, turkeys, and Irish Dexter Cattle. She enjoys volunteering with the Master Food Preservers and has started planting a small fruit orchard and will be adding vegetables. Thank you, Jessica, for all that you have done for CCESC.

Carly R. completes her 13th year of involvement in the 4-H program this year. She was a member of former county clubs Paws, Hooves, and Hands and Chicka Chicka Chu’s. Carly has continued to stay active and successful in 4-H through 4-H Teen Group projects and as an Independent Member, working on art, community service, photography, science, textile projects, and more.

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For each year of her involvement Carly has successfully met the requirements for the annual 4-H Certificate of Achievement, continuing to excel in 4-H Public Presentations, community service, and 4-H project work, both in exhibition experience and record keeping. Her work has garnered her recognition and awards at 4-H Achievement Day over the years including STARR, NYS 4-H Capital Days, and gold awards for Community Service Olympics. In addition, excellence in project work has allowed her to advance to district and state level competitions in District Public Presentations and the New York State Fair. Carly has always been a valued 4-H Teen Leader, assisting staff and volunteers during many major CCE/4-H events including, Annual Meetings, Winter & Spring Workshops, Public Presentations, Youth Fair, CCE Caregiver Retreats at Frost Valley and many more. In addition, she has represented Sullivan County at state 4-H events such as the State Teen Action Representative Retreat, 4-H Career Explorations at Cornell University, as a Teen Leader at the NYS Fair 4-H Youth Building, and as a county delegate to the 79th NYS 4-H Capital Days event in Albany. With countless hours of volunteer work served for the Sullivan County 4-H program, Carly remains one of the “go to” teen leaders when help is needed to get the job done!

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Staff Spotlight - SueAnn Boyd SueAnn started her career with CCESC in 2005 as an Eat Smart New York (ESNY) Nutrition Program Educator. In 2013 SueAnn took over as the coordinator of the program. When the funding for the ESNY program ended, SueAnn easily transitioned in the grant positon of Senior Administrative Assistant for the Association where she is the lead on our new database management program. SueAnn also holds the role of Master Food Preserver Coordinator, where she works with the volunteers to teach food preservation techniques including canning, pickling, making jams and jellies, dehydration, and freezing. SueAnn and her husband Richard live in White Sulphur Springs.

Farm Spotlight - Neversink Farm Connor and Kate Crickmore Opened in 2010, Neversink Farm is located in Claryville, in the Town of Neversink. They are a certified organic, hand-tilled vegetable farm. They currently grow a variety of vegetables and microgreens, and mostly sell wholesale to the Westchester and NYC markets. As part of their production practices they use greenhouses and high tunnels to extend their growing season, which means you can even eat their delicious greens in the middle of winter! Want to learn more about Neversink Farm? Join us for our High Tunnel Management Workshop and Tour, August 3rd from 3:00 pm â€“ 5:00 pm, at Neversink Farm. You will learn more about their organic production practices and their season extension structures. Call CCESC to reserve your spot. $15 per person/$10 CCESC enrollees.

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MISSION Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

Oldest cattle ranch in the US: 268 years, location Montauk Long Island.

A mole can dig a tunnel 300 feet long in just one night!

50 x 50 ft. lawn releases enough oxygen for a family of four, while absorbing carbon dioxide, ozone, hydrogen fluoride, and peroxyacetyl nitrate.

# of trees used for an average Sunday edition of The New York Times. 63,000

Adirondack Park is larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier, and Olympic Parks combined.

# of species of earthworms in North America: 180

Sullivan County Catskills Farmers’ Market Brochure Released!

NYS Ag. Comm. Announces Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program

CCESC, in partnership with Sullivan Renaissance, Public Health and our local farmers’ markets, developed a Farmers’ Market Directory for Sullivan County. The directory lists the county farmers’ markets, and helpful tips and facts about buying local. To pick up your very own copy, stop by CCESC or visit www.sullivancce.org.

Dairy operations, large and small, that produce milk commercially are eligible to participate in the program for a premium. Participating dairy producers have the flexibility to select coverage levels best suited for their operation and have the option of adjusting that level during the open enrollment period each year. Currently, 48 percent of New York’s dairy producers are enrolled in the 2015 program.

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A Quilter's Trunk Show Joanne Reiser, an avid quilter, member, and past president of the Calico Geese Quilt Guild will be displaying her creative talents at a Trunk Show on Sunday, September 13th, at 2:00 pm in the Sunshine Hall Free Library, 14 Proctor Road, Eldred, New York. For more information contact the library at 845-557-6258. August, 2015

August is National……

Enrollment for the 2016 program began on July 1st and ends on September 30th, 2015. For more information, visit the USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s website at www.fsa.usda.gov/ dairy. To find a local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.

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Sister’s Day Chocolate Chip Day Root Beer Float Day Purple Heart Day Book Lover’s Day Middle Child Day Soft Ice Cream Day Waffle Day

New York State Food Festival August 12th, 11am-9 pm Empire State Plaza, Albany

With nearly 100 food vendors to choose from, 15,000 people annually flock to the Plaza Food Festival for lunch, dinner, or both. They come for the food and stay for a day of live musical entertainment. The food festival showcases New York producers and specialty products, New York State beer, and the popular farmers’ market. More info: http:// summer.empirestateplaza.org/eventdisplay/151

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The Great NYS Fair The 2015 New York State Fair will be held from August 27th - September 7th. Sullivan County 4-H exhibits chosen by judges to advance to state level will be on display. Visit www.nysfair.org for more information. Page 17

Charles Keating Cell: 570-430-1045 Fax: 570-689-2688

Member Exchange ANIMALS & SUPPLIES  Ewes, lambs for sale. Il de Franc x Dorset

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crosses. Easy keepers. All twins, some blacks. Triplet 2 year old ram. Freezer lambs. La Mancha doe and female twins. Apple Pond Farm 845 482 4764 Rabbits for all Reasons and Chicks to Hens of Many Breeds. Member of A.R.B.A. for 37 years. 845-888-0274 Oak Ridge Farm – Horses Boarded, Horse Back Riding Lessons, hay for sale. 845-4824686 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 peaceful farm. 845-482-4779 Lambs, Baby Goats and Hay 845-434-7764 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls for Sale. Bred cows. Call Stone Ridge Farm 845-4394359 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. 845-4824061 Goats for sale. 845-252-7434

AUTOS & OTHER VEHICLES  4 person peddle boat, Large, Mint heavy duty

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~ 2003 Arctic Cat pantera, 2 up(seater) 2000 miles, mint condition snowmobile ~ Artic cat 370cc snowmobile 1000 miles. Mint condition ~ 2 slots machines, mint working condition. Lights and sound with tokens~ Antique Mantle clocks (Mint) Many other items. Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) petetraina4u@yahoo.com 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 condition. 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  2013 Kobelco Excavator NEW 20 hours $85,000 marilynk@mac.com  2005 Navigator 23,000 miles $15,000 marilynk@mac.com  5ft bush hog for sale. 845-428-5005

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE  Yarn for sale. Alpaca 2 ply& core yarn 516941-7207

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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 203-7400167 Men’s size 8 chest high fishing waders with felt soles. Worn once paid $200 asking $85. 914-237-2329. 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

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 (Continued on page 19)

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Member Exchange FARMERS’ MARKET CORNER  Wacky Weeds Produce Natural Grown Certified

FOR BETTER BUSINESS  Steven N. Mogel Attorney At Law 457 Broad-

Wholesale Farmer 845-693-1153

 Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. 845 -292-7838

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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 family@justusmaple.com/ www.justusmaple.com CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HONEY Pollen, propolis, 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: troutlady61@yahoo.com THEODORA ORGANIC FARM Email: Theodoraorganicfarm@gmail.com- 646-710-0505 “No Farms, No Food” On farm vegetable and fruit stand open Saturday 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. 845-482-3902

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FURNITURE & HANDMADE ITEMS  Visit Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall for all your furniture and mattress needs. 292-4826 www.barbutifurniture@verizon.net  Majek Furniture- Full Line Furniture and Mattress showroom; www.Majekfurniture.com

REAL ESTATE – AGENCIES, PROPERTIES, & RENTALS

 Strumpflers Boarding House- 845-252-6675  Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real Estate Services.

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HELP WANTED  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 845-4823509  Wanted: Side Delivery Hay Rake in Working Condition. Call Mike 482-3628

ORGANIZAATIONS & EVENTS  Community Garden Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm location to be announced. Come join us! Call 845-794-6139 for details.  Garden Lovers – consider joining a garden club. Meets 3rd Tues. of each month. Call 845513-5263

FOR A BETTER YOU  Jin Shin Jyutsu, Near Grahamsville. Energetic, Harmonizing 647-6572

 Yoga classes near Neversink 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

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