Message from the

Dear Extension family,

grateful for, it would be disingenuous to ignore the grief so many of us have shared as a community this past year.

soul so unexpectedly. A college freshman, avid dairyman, all things livestock extraordinaire, community servant, and

Head, Heart, Hands, Health. He helped me learn what 4-H is all about, and I am, along with our CCE staff, board, and program committee, so thankful to his mom, dad, and little brother Dillan, for sharing him with our Extension family.

My November Extension Connection magazine notes are usually reporting updates, reflections, and holiday

Colleen Monaghan Colleen Monaghan n Executive Director, cm638@cornell.edu

4-H Pledge I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger ser vice, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my countr y, and my world.

Moo Juicers in that each and ever y one of us had the utmost respect for you. Each and ever y one of our kids looked up to you. You were a hard worker, always lent a hand, if anyone ever asked you for help, you jumped right in, you never questioned it. You always

To send condolences, flowers, or to plant a tree in memor y of Derrick, visit www.stewartmur phyfh.com.

A NEW SERVICE FOR EMPLOYERS & JOB SEEKERS

Written by Ashley Tully, Ag Program Coordinator

With a large uptick in land acquisition inquires, as well as technical assistance for aspiring farmers, we want to highlight a few resources for the agricultural community to tap into this fall.

The Hudson Valley Farmlink Network, host of the New York Farmland Finder, a website connecting land-seekers and landowners, has created a new Submitted by Ashley Tully, Ag Program Coordinator York traditionally comes together from apples to grapes to pumpkins. This year, while things may not look exactly the same on your favorite farm, I am happy to say we can still the many family-friendly activities that go with it. With this new guidance, we hope New Yorkers will be able to enjoy some of the best of New York agriculture in a safe and socially Cor n Mazes - permitted consistent with Low Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions: individuals/parties Hayrides - permitted consistent with Public Transportation guidance and the following conditions: resource for Farm Employers to post direct job listings. The website is already known regionally as a place to connect for farming needs, and is another outlet for jobseekers who are looking for direct employment within farm labor.

Gaining hands on farm experience is an important step for farmers before accessing farmland. Through working on a farm, you can enhance your knowledge of the agricultural industry and gain valuable insight on individuals/parties as handrails, cleaned and sanitized between rides

Pick-Your-Own Fr uit/Vegetables

Operations - permitted consistent with Low Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions: the day-to-day operations of a farm. You can add a job by going to the website, https://nyfarmlandfinder. org/jobs,

opportunities available to job seekers.

CCESC also hosts a countywide jobs page at http://sullivancce. org/agriculture/ag-jobs that we update monthly. Please contact Aet92@cornell.edu if you would

NEW STATE GUIDANCE FOR AGRITOURISM THIS FALL

like to post a job opportunity.

Petting zoos are not permitted.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has issued a full slate of guidelines for the agricultural industry, including

for its food and beverage producers. All guidance can be found at https://

Sources: Stup, Richard, Cornell University.

Agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu. https:// agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/2020/09/11/ farmers-we-appreciate-you/. Ball, Richard A., New York State Agriculture

agriculture.ny.gov/. https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/ documents/2020/09/agritourismfaq_0.pdf.

agriculture.ny.gov/coronavirus.

individuals/parties.