October Extension Connection Magazine 2021

Extension Connection Sullivan County 4-H Youth Fair Edition YOUR LINK TO LOCAL, RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS

VOL XCII NO. 10

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Sullivan County Youth participating in the 2021 Youth Fair at Grahamsville’s Little World’s Fair!

Upcoming U pcoming Events Events & Programs Programs Living with Alzheimer’s Disease for Caregivers; Middle Stages Family Caregiver Support Groups

Issue Isssue sue Highlights Hiigh ghliigh gh ts Our Bessie Bingo Tradition It’s That Time of the Year!

Introduction to Organic Certification

Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard: Stories from the Road

4-H Geology Program: Earth Explorers

All About Peppers!

4-H Poultry Program

Welcome Back to the Sullivan County Youth Fair!

Intro to 4-H Introduction to Farming in Sullivan County Wholesale Market Readiness for Vegetable & Produce Farms Tai Chi for Arthrits Fall Prevention - Intermediate Class See more events on our webpage at www.sullivancce.org/events.

CCE Spotlights: 4-H’ers, Linda Kays Youth Fair Scrapbook 6 Fall Prevention Tips Check out page 17 for fast facts and healthy tips of the month!

Welcome W eelcome lcome to to the the Issue!

Issue!

Page 3 Message from the Executive Director Page 4 Our Bessie Bingo Tradition Page 4 DHI Report: June Page 5 In Case You Missed It! Page 6 It’s That Time of The Year! Enery Resource Ed.

Table Table of of Contents Contents Page 7 Stories from the Road Page 8 All About Peppers!

Page 10 Welcome Back to the Sullivan County Youth Fair!

Page 11 Youth Fair Scrapbook Page 17 Fast Facts, Cool

Tools, & News to Use! Page 18 CCE Spotlights Page 19 Vison Zero Page 20 Fall Prevention Tips Page 22 Upcoming Programs Page 23 Thank You, Sponsors!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Kaplan.............................President Amy Erlwein........................Vice President Klu Padu......................................Secretary John Kiefer...................................Treasurer Nadia Rajsz........................Legislative Rep. Adam Hughes.........................Cornell Rep. Jenny Chamberlain Marcie Ehrman Denise Frangipane John “JP” Lang Amanda Langseder Chris Ng Juanita Sarmiento Gary Silver Dara Smith George Stang

PROGRAM COMMITTEE Freda Eisenberg...............................Chair Alex Alorro Heather Brown Roberta Chambers Samara Ferris Cynthia Hernandez-Gonzalez Nancy McGraw Desmond Oxford McDaniel Luisa Parker Eugene Thalmann Deborah Worden Page 2

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STAFF MEMBERS Colleen Monaghan..............................................................................Executive Director Thomas Bosket....................................................................SALT/DFC Program Manager SueAnn Boyd.........................................................Healthy Schools Program Coordinator Fabio Campanati............................Sullivan Fresh & Shop Taste NY Program Coordinator Elizabeth Clancy-DiBartolo.......................................Sullivan Fresh Program Coordinator Martin Colavito................................................Community Cupboard Program Manager Kaitlyn Conklin............................................................................................4-H Educator Wanda V. Cruz...............................................Healthy Communities Program Coordinator Khristopher DiBartolo...............................................Sullivan Fresh Program Coordinator Marylin Jones...........................................................................4-H Program Coordinator Christine Kelly.............................................................................Operations Coordinator Bonnie Lewis...........................................................................Dependent Care Educator Erica Lynch..........................................................Catskills Kitchen Program Coordinator Melinda Meddaugh.......................................................Ag & Food Systems Issue Leader Brenda Miller..................................Environment & Natural Resources Program Manager Vivian Monsanto...............................................................................Finance Coordinator Barbara Moran................................................4-H Youth Development Program Manager Bee Moser.........................................................................SNAP-Ed New York Nutritionist Kendra Payne.............................................................................Digital Marketing Manager Vanessa Petrossian...................................Director of State & Regional Ag Market Initiatives Abyssinia Pla El....................................................................................Finance Coordinator Michelle Proscia..............................................................................Agriculture Educator John Mastrangelo............................................................................Assistant Ag Market Manager Nicole A. Slevin Nikolados..........................................Administrator & Diversity Director Ashley Tully...............................................................................Ag Program Coordinator Tara VanHorn........................................................................................Finance Manager Malinda Ware........................................................................................Program Director Sean Welsh.............................................................................Energy Resource Educator John Wilcox..........................................................................................Facilities Manager Judy Arpadi, Cherene Audain, Brian Vantassell.....................................Ag Market Coordinators

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Hello Sullivan County!

Each year, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County hosts the Sullivan County Youth Fair. Our friends at the Neversink Agricultural Society host us in conjunction with the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair.

Since fair season just wrapped up last month, we thought it would be fun to highlight the Youth Fair in this months Extension Connection magazine.

With so many participants and activities, we’re sure we missed some great moments, so if you’re a Youth Fair participant or sponsor and have some great shots or stories you’d like to share, please feel free to email them to sullivan@cornell.edu. We may be able to spotlight them in a future edition.

For me, every year I get nervous for Fair. There’s so many moving parts I always worry something will happen that we didn’t anticipate. And every year I end up relieved and thrilled at the experience. Not only is it a weekend of smiling faces of all ages, but I inevitably hear the same comment, “these Youth Buildings are the best thing here!” And it makes all the worry worth it! Thank you to everyone who comes out to support our young people every August!

All 4-H families are receiving a complimentary edition of the October magazine. If you’re not already a paid enrollee, you can receive the monthly Extension Connection by email or snail mail by enrolling for an annual fee of $25 per month. Just contact us at the office to learn more.

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this month’s magazine. Happy fall!

Best,

Colleen C ll Monaghan M h Executive Director cm638@cornell.edu

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OUR BESSIE BINGO TRADITION Written by Michelle Proscia, Ag Educator

One of the many entertaining fair events, this long-standing 4-H tradition is a CCESC staff favorite. Bessie Bingo is well known on the Grahamsville Fairgrounds. For those who are unfamiliar, in the center of the main ring of the Fairgrounds, there is a “Bingo Square” marked out on the ground. Cows then are sent into the area to “mark” their spot. Get it?

Whichever number “Bingo Square” the cow does their business on, is declared the winner A vital element of this tradition is the prestige of our Bessie, who determines the lucky winner. The Supreme Champion Dairy Cow and Reserve Champion, along with their 4-H youth handlers, perform this unique honor each season. Bessie Bingo can generally be a fairly quick event, though nonetheless exciting. However, if these Champion cows are unable to perform under pressure,

then additional cows may be substituted in who seem ready for their time in the spotlight.

During the cows parade around the main stage, our designated CCE Sullivan Staff members deliver some lighthearted commentary, and their most Legen-DAIRY puns for the occasion. Doing their all to a-MOO-use the crowd, the explain the play by play of the field, and debate the superiority of Cow Pies.

If you haven’t experienced

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the fun that is Bessie Bingo, we welcome all to join us next year and pick your favorite number.

The 4-H Youth Fair is a culmination of work and celebration for members each season. 4-H serves as an important development experience for youth interested in a career in agriculture. The Ag & Food Systems cherishes the deep connections within the community established through 4-H. We are so grateful to have shared some laughs together during Fair this summer.

OCTOBER IS FARM TO Grab a NYS apple and show New to farming? Don’t us how big your bite is! know where to begin?

SCHOOL MONTH! In October we celebrate the season’s last harvest, and spend time highlighting the Farm to School Initiatives work.

Just the school year alone, Livingston Manor School has purchased $4,700 worth of local produce from NY farms.

On October 21st, we will be celebrating by taking the pledge to eat locally and join our schools by participating in the Big Apple Crunch. Each school within Sullivan County will have NY State apples for students for this event.

Share photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and tag us @ccesullivan #BIGAPPLECRUNCH

FALL WORKSHOPS

Join us for upcoming fall workshops! You can register for these events on sullivancce.org.

Introduction to Organic Certification Thursday, October 14th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM via Zoom Join NOFA NY educators as they discuss the certification process, regulations and standards, marketing, and costs for organic certification.

Introduction to Farming in Sullivan County Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM via Zoom

During this FREE webinar, we will discuss regulations of farming, how to get started, zoning and lease options, business considerations including ag assessment and writing a business plan, and marketing rules and regulations.

Wholesale Market Readiness for Vegetable and Produce Farms Thursday, October 28th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM via Zoom

Michelle Proscia, Agriculture Educator with CCE Sullivan, and Liz Higgins, Ag Business Management Specialist with Cornell University will discuss how farms can prepare for selling on the wholesale market.

Topics include: labeling, recordkeeping, grading, scaling up, and postharvest handling.

Got garden grief? C CCE CE c can an h help! elp!

Contact C ontact C CCE CE E Environment nvironment & N Natural atural R Resources esources Program Program M Manager anager B Brenda renda Miller Miller w ith a ll y our g ardening, insect, insect, and and invasive invasive species species questions questions and and identification identification ininwith all your gardening, quiries. q uiries.

Call C all tthe he CCE CCE C Community ommunity Horticulture Horticulture helpline helpline at at 845-292-6180, 845-292-6180, Ext. Ext. 123 123 or or email email Brenda Brenda at at blm254@cornell.edu. blm254@cor nell.edu.

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IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR! Submitted by Sean Welsh, Energy Resource Educator

The end of the summer and the passing of the Sullivan County Youth Fair can only mean cooler weather will soon arrive.

Fall is an excellent time to do some air sealing and energy effiecncy updating around the home or apartment. Air sealing is a specific step when looking to weatherize a home or apartment. It refers to stopping air leaks in the home and can help bring down heating and cooling costs, improve comfort, and create a healthier indoor air environment.

Caulking and weatherstripping are two effective techniques. Caulk is used for cracks and around door and window frames, while weather-stripping is used to seal moving parts of the home, such as doors and windows.

If outside air is free to move into a home, it will cause conditioned air (heated or cooled air depending on the season) to move out of the home, making HVAC equipment work harder and raising the cost to heat and cool the home. Air leaks can also bring moisture problems that further effect occupant health and cause parts of the home to break down over time.

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resource at the conclusion of this article can be used in NYS to get a home energy audit or blower door test.

Tips for sealing air leaks: -Test home for tightness - For apartments look for products that will air seal without chipping or peeling paint - Look to doors and windows first to caulk and weather-strip gaps and cracks to the outside - Look to caulk and air seal leaks where plumbing, ducting, or electrical wiring comes through walls, floors, ceilings and soffits over cabinets.

- Install foam gaskets behind outlet and switch plates on walls - Look for dirty spots in your insulation. This can indicate air leaks or mold.

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This can be sealed up (low expansion foam products) or the product replaced - Look for dirty spots on your ceiling or carpet, which can indicate an air leak at interior wall/ ceiling joints and wall/ floor joists and caulk them - Filler foam for small and large gaps can be used for large spaces.

For those interested in a home energy audit to diagnose all the possible ways to improve your homes efficiency connec with Sean Welsh, Community Energy Advisor at 845-292-6180 ex 127 or email at sw288@ cornell.edu.

Source; “Air Sealing Your Home.” Energy.gov.

Accessed September 08, 2021. https:// www.energy.gov/energysaver/weatherize/ air-sealing-your-home.

SULLIVAN FRESH COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: STORIES FROM THE ROAD Submitted by Martin Colavito, Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard Program Manager

So, for the past 80 or so weeks we have been serving our community by developing relationships with many of the voices rarely heard in our County.

A funny thing continues to happen. Those with a little want to contribute a lot to stabilize their neighborhoods.

Recently we developed lawn signs thanking folks for being a part of our effort by reminding them that their generosity truly goes a long way with engaging those who are so often forgotten. We also distribute these signs to the folks we serve to remind them that they are as much a partner in our efforts as anyone else is. These signs proudly display the message of “Part of the Solution”.

These signs are on front roads, back roads, and from one end of the County to the other.

When we ask folks if we can put the signs up, we are often met with a degree of mistrust. It seems that some people are concerned about being labelled, but when they see the sign states that they are part of the solution, unanimously the mistrust dissolves into pride!

A funny thing happened once these signs started

going up. Many of the folks we serve now pay things forward, resulting in them feeling like they are part of the solution.

An example of this is Pete. We have been delivering to Pete for quite a while, and since his sign was displayed, he has been donating six frozen chickens every three weeks. Pete gets these chickens from a local chicken plant where he works. These chickens are immediately delivered to folks on that day’s route.

Another example is Don, who made sure he gave his neighbor half of his food until we delivered and makes sure his neighbors get their food by storing and delivering it when they are not home.

More and more folks are coming to us and inquiring how they can help. Scott told me that “I never thought I’d be apart of anything, but I love being a part of this”.

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Believe it or not, there is a systemic, institutional stigma that accompanies much of the service from agencies providing care.

This has created a nonintentional disconnect, as often verbalized by our partners. This makes it more important than ever for us to humble ourselves in their presence.

So remember, when you see one of these signs, you see a partner and the cultivation of community!

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Peppers Varieties Grown in New York State

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Peppers can taste hot or sweet!

• Bell Peppers • Jalapenos • Hungarian Wax Peppers

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Choose firm, brightly-colored peppers with a shiny, smooth skin. Avoid dull and wrinkly peppers.

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Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, and rinse before removing the seeds.

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Peppers are fat-free and low calorie!

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Like many veggies, peppers have fiber, which is good for our digestion!

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Bell Peppers contain Vitamins A and C.

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Fun Fact! The most popular type of pepper in the US is the green bell pepper.

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Peppers are pretty low maintenance and easy to grow, even in a pot or small container!

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Bell Peppers only take about 80 days to grow to maturity.

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CHOOSE FIRM, BRIGHTLY-COLORED PEPPERS WITH A SHINY, SMOOTH SKIN. AVOID DULL AND WRINKLY PEPPERS.

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WELCOME BACK TO THE SULLIVAN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR! Written by Kaitlyn S Conklin, 4-H Youth Development Educator

This year the Sullivan County 4-H program was able to host the annual Sullivan County Youth Fair at the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair in August.

There was even more excitement than usual around the 2021 fair as Sullivan County youth were able to return to the fairgrounds after having virtual opportunities to show their 2020 project last year. The familiar sights and sounds that filled the barns were very much welcomed by participants, volunteers, and fairgoers alike. The projects varied greatly in variety and categories, giving an excellent snapshot of all the different project areas youth have the opportunity to participate in through the 4-H Program. In total, 75 youth participants showed 300 exhibits in

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the areas of: Cloverbud, Personal Development & Leadership, Communications & Expressive Arts, Consumer & Family Sciences, Visual Arts, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Entomology, Science Engineering and Technology, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Diary Cattle, Horse, Poultry, and Rabbit.

One thing was obvious to anyone who came to the fair and visited the youth departments. Although

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much of the world around them was put on hold due to circumstances that were very much out of their control, the youth of Sullivan County never stopped. They never stopped being creative, imaginative, passionate, or caring. They did not lose their drive for their projects or their desire to try new things or to challenge themselves.

They remembered the importance of giving back to their community in anyway they could. Most importantly, they truly cracked the code of how to make the best better no matter the circumstance.

Congratulations to all the youth who participated in the Fair. I hope the residents of Sullivan County and all those who visited the fair are as inspired by and proud of the youth of this program as I, and many others are.

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October October Focus: Focus: Fast Fast Facts, Facts, Cool Cool Tools, Tools, & News News to to Use! Use!

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Head, Heart, H ands, and Health

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“Global Diversity Awareness Month - October.” National na al Today. March 25, 2021. Accessed September 15, 2021. https://nationaltoday.com/global-diversity-awareness-month/#:~:text= Global Diversity Awareness Month – October 2021,strengthens our understanding and appreciation of the world.

“What divides us pales in comparison to what unites us.”

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CCE Sullivan Spotlights

Program Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight

the hard work from members all year. For 4-H’RS LEAD TAKE & LINDA KAYS many members, the Volunteer, and 4-H MAKE STATIONS AT FAIR Farmer, opportunity to show Club leader their stewardship of their Youth leadership was on display at Fair this year by Kays Farm, a dairy farm in animal, builds a great Callicoon, was founded by 4-H’ers sharing project sense of pride. There Linda and Robert in 1968. activities. Centrally are ups and downs to this Over the years, the Kays located in the Youth work, and all it takes to get Building of the fairgrounds, have adapted and grown the to the stage, sometimes farm, and their family. Their the demonstration area losing an animal was a hive of activity for sons, Jeff and Gregg Kays completely. Learning 4-H’ers and fairgoers operate the farm today and this type of empathy and alike. 4-H is thankful for granddaughter Danielle responsibility is important the many youth assisting Sykes, is the herdswoman, throughout life.” a full schedule of Take with some help from sisters and Makes each day 4-H is certainly a family Beth and Kerry. of Fair and particularly affair for the Kays. Linda Linda started a 4-H Dairy Club and Robert’s daughter wishes to spotlight the for youth in the Jeffersonville, Amy Sykes is a 4-H club activities proposed, planned, supplied and led Youngsville and Delaware leader, and several of their by youth and their adult Valley area in 1975. The club grandchildren are 4-H club mentors. Appreciation was named the 4-H Moomembers. Linda has spent goes out to Maylee P. and Juicers. Linda shared “4-H almost 50 years the 4-H her “How to Make Slime” was the best youth program Moo-Juicers club leader, demonstration as well as I could get my kids involved and she considers all the Small Town Country 4-H in. It’s so family oriented, alumni of the of the club to Club’s “Felted Soaps” everyone can have a role, be family. activity, in modeling the motto “Learning By Doing” including many generations within the same club.” each day of fair and providing free Take Home “The Fair is the culmination of Kits to young fairgoers. the hard work from members Nominate a Star!

Know someone who deserves the shine of the spotlight?

Email Christine Kelly sullivan@cornell.edu.

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6 FALL PREVENTION STEPS TO HELP YOUR OLDER LOVED ONES or multiple medications.

Six steps you can take to reduce their risk of a fall: 1. Ask your loved one One in four older if they’re concerned Americans falls every about falling because year and are the leading of dizziness, balance, or cause of both fatal and prior falls. Suggest that nonfatal injuries for they discuss it with their people aged 65+. Falls care provider who can result in hip fractures, health can assess their risk and broken bones, and head programs or injuries. Falls, even without suggest services that could help. a major injury, can cause a senior to become fearful 2. Discuss their current health conditions. Make or depressed, making it sure they’re taking difficult for them to stay advantage of all the active. The good news preventive benefits now about falls is that most of offered under Medicare them can be prevented. as the Annual Common factors that can (such Wellness visit). lead to a fall: 3. When was their last eye •Balance and gait: most of If your older us lose some coordination, checkup? loved one wears glasses, flexibility, and balance make sure they have a (primarily through current prescription and inactivity) as we age. they’re using the glasses • Vision: less light reaches as advised by their eye the retina in aging eyes, doctor. Tint-changing making tripping hazards lenses can be hazardous and obstacles harder to when going from bright see. sun into darkened homes and bifocals can be • Medications: some problematic on stairs. A prescriptions (and overconsultation with a lowthe-counter medications) vision specialist would can cause dizziness, dehydration, and lethargy. help to find ways to make the most of their eyesight.

• Environment: simple 4. Are they holding modifications and onto walls, furniture, elimination of obstacles or someone else when help keep homes safer.

• Chronic conditions: More walking or struggling to arise from a chair? A than 80% of older adults trained physical therapist have at least one chronic condition (diabetes, stroke, can help your older loved one improve their balance, arthritis) that increase strength, and gait through the fall risk because they exercise. P.T. can provide result in lost function, inactivity, depression, pain, guidance on how to use a

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cane or walker and how to use these aids.

5. Talk about their medications. Are they struggling to take their medications or are they experiencing side effects?

Encourage them to discuss their concerns with their doctor and pharmacist.

Medications should be reviewed each time they get a new prescription.

Beware of non-prescription medications that contain sleep aids, including painkillers with “PM” in their names. These can lead to balance issues and dizziness.

6. Do a walk-through safety assessment of their home.

Is the lighting adequate, especially at the top and bottom of stairs and is it readily available when getting up in the middle of the night? Have two secure rails on all stairs.

Install grab bars in the tub/shower, near the toilet and wherever your older loved one would use them.

The Centers for Disease Control offers a home assessment checklist

Sources: “6 Fall Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Loved One”, National Council on Aging, Inc., September 7, 2021, https://www.ncoa. org/article/6-falls-prevention-steps-tohelp-your-older-loved-ones

Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls are preventable.

Stay safe with these tips!

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Find a good balance and exercise program

Talk to your health care provider

Look to build balance, strength, and flexibility. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for referrals. Find a program you like and take a friend.

Ask for an assessment of your risk of falling.

Share your history of recent falls.

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Get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses

Regularly review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling.

Take medications only as prescribed.

Your eyes and ears are key to keeping you on your feet.

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Keep your home safe

Talk to your family members

Remove tripping hazards, increase lighting, make stairs safe, and install grab bars in key areas.

Enlist their support in taking simple steps to stay safe. Falls are not just a seniors’ issue.

To learn more, visit ncoa.org/FallsPrevention. www.facebook.com/NCOAging | www.twitter.com/NCOAging ncoa.org | @NCOAging | ©2021 | All Rights Reserved.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS Tuesday Oct 5, 12, 19

Living with Alzheimer’s Disease for Caregivers; Middle Stages—3 Part Workshop

6:30—7:30 PM

Wednesday Oct 6, 13, 20, 27

Family Caregiver Support Group: Weekly Wednesday Meetings

6:30—7:30 PM

Monday October 11

Office Closed—Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday October 14

Introduction to Organic Certification

12:00 –1:30 PM

Thursday October 21

4-H Geology Program: Earth Explorers

6:30—7:30 PM

Friday October 22

4-H Poultry Program

6:30—7:30 PM

Saturday October 23

Intro to 4-H

10 AM—12 PM

Wednesday October 27

Introduction to Farming in Sullivan County

5:00—7:00 PM

Thursday October 28

Wholesale Market Readiness for Vegetable and Produce Farms

12:00—1:30 PM

Monday November 1

Tai Chi for Arthritis Fall Prevention—Intermediate Class

9:30—10:30 AM

Monday November 1

Horse Back Riding Log Program

8:30 –4:30

Friday November 5

What’s Bugging You First Fridays

9:30—10:30 AM

Thursday November 11

Office Closed—Veteran’s Day

8:30—4:30

8:30—4:30

Join us! Registration is required in advance.

Events at the Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd., Liberty NY unless otherwise listed.

Call 845-292-6180

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D[m je \Whc_d]5 :ed j adem m^[h[ je X[]_d5 During this FREE webinar, we will discuss regulations of farming, how to get started, zoning and lease options, business considerations including ag assessment and writing a business plan, and markting rules and regulations.

OCTOBER 27TH, 2021 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM To attend, enter the link below https://tinyurl.com/IntroToFarmingInSullivanCounty sullivancce.org

sullivan@cornell.edu

845.292.6180

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Contact the office to request accommodations.

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