Extension Connection Sullivan County
4-H youth had a great time at the Sullivan County Youth Fair thanks to the tireless efforts of 4-H staff, volunteers, and sponsors!
Upcoming Events & Programs
Upcoming Events & Programs ssue
Caregiver Cafe
Sullivan Fresh Farmers’ Markets
Parkinson’s Support Group
Tractor Operation Training
Bring Your Family Closer Together!
Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group
110th Annual Meeting
Bone Builders Fall 2024
See more events and opportunities on sullivancce.org/events.
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Learn How to Operate Tractors with CCE & SG Tractors
Sullivan Fresh September Demo Schedule
CCE Spotlights: This year’s 4-H Sponsors!
Community & Economic Vitality Program Highlights
Bone Builders Coming Again This Fall
Bring Your Family Closer Together! (and enjoy a free dinner!)
September 26th is National Family Day! Check out page 10 for some fun facts!
Welcome to the Issue!
Page 3 Message from the Executive Director
Page 4 Learn How to Operate Tractors with CCE & SG Tractors!
Page 7 Sullivan Fresh
September Demo Schedule
Page 9 Horticulture Q&A:
OFFICE HOURS
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Phone: 845-292-6180
E-mail: sullivan@cornell.edu
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dara Smith............................President
Alex Alorro...................Vice President
Robert Kaplan.......................Secretary
Dawn Parsons.......................Treasurer
Brian McPhillips...........Legislative Rep.
Adam Hughes..................Cornell Rep.
Freda Eisenberg
John Garigliano
Amanda Langseder
Denise Luckman
Erika Malmgreen
Steve Marton
Mark McLewin
Gary Silver
Gary Silverman
Nicole Slevin Nikolados
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Heather Brown
Roberta Chambers
Nu El
Courtney Hanback
Carmela Hugel
Cathi Paci
Carol Roig
Stephen Stuart
Eugene Thalmann
Deborah Worden
Fall Gardening
Page 10 Fast Facts!
Page 12 CCE Spotlights!
Page 14 Community & Economic Vitality Program Highlights
Page 16 Bone Builders
Coming Again This Fall
Page 18 Bring Your Family
Closer Together (and Enjoy a Free Dinner!)
Page 19 Thanks to our Sponsors!
Page 20 CCESC Wishes You A Happy Fall!
Page 20 CCESC 110th Annual Meeting
NotifyCCESullivan if you have
Notify CCE Sullivan if you have a change of address: 845-292-6180
sullivan@cornell.edu
EXTENSION CONNECTION
Produced by: Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Edited by: Aaron Denman & Colleen Monaghan
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with DisAbilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
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STAFF MEMBERS
Colleen Monaghan..............................................................................Executive Director
Taylor Adam.............................................................Beginner Farmer Program Manager
Monica Ponce-Agredano ...............................................................Ag. Program Assistant
SueAnn Boyd.........................................................Healthy Schools Program Coordinator
Tracy Broyles...............................................................................SALT Program Manager
Alan Carroll...................................................................Food Systems Program Manager
Luciana Carvo.........................................................................Sullivan Fresh Market Coordinator
Lynn Colavito..............................................Community Cupboard Program Coordinator
Martin Colavito...........................................................Prevention Programs Issue Leader
Haley Collins...................Agriculture Farmland Protection & Planning Program Manager
Wanda V. Cruz...............................................Healthy Communities Program Coordinator
Aaron Denman.........................................................Association Operations Coordinator
Erin Doherty..................................................................Prevention Program Coordinator
Eugene Doyle...................................................................................................Custodian
Katie Gasior........................................................................Horticulture Subject Educator
Jenna Gangel..........................................................................Shop Taste NY Coordinator
Christopher Jones....................................................................Taste NY Market Manager
Joy Leon.................................................................Nutrition & Physical Activity Educator
Katie Rose Lugauer...................................................................4-H Program Coordinator
Erica Lynch..........................................................Catskills Kitchen Program Coordinator
John Mastrangelo............................................................................Assistant Ag Market Manager
Nancy McGraw.......................................................Educator, Caregiver Resource Center
Melinda Meddaugh.......................................................Ag & Food Systems Issue Leader
Barbara Moran................................................4-H Youth Development Program Manager
Patricia Ocasio...................................................................Prevention Program Coordinator
Shanice Owens..............................................Community Cupboard Program Coordinator
Abyssinia Pla El...................................................................................Finance Coordinator
Michelle Proscia..............................................Agriculture Production Program Manager
Lindsey Serapio.............................................................................................Bookkeeper
Ann-Marie Sidtis......................................................................FOR Program Coordinator
Tara VanHorn.........................................................................................Finance Manager
Malinda Ware........................................................................................Program Director
John Wilcox..........................................................................................Facilities Manager
Vinny Bonizzi, Kayla Evans......................................................................Ag Market Coordinators
Hello friends and neighbors
A BIG thank you for the community support of the 2024 Sullivan County Youth Fair at the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair! Together, with over 30 4-H Youth Development Program volunteers and the Neversink Agricultural Society, CCE Sullivan was able to provide Sullivan County kids the opportunity to enter hundreds of still and animal exhibits into this year’s fair!
Sullivan County 4-H’ers displayed still exhibits in the Youth Building, and filled 2 barns with animals including a variety of poultry, rabbits, dairy and beef cattle, goats, sheep, alpacas, horses, swine and more. Our young people, with support from parents and volunteers, helped show the community all that goes into supporting young people’s interests in agriculture, youth wellbeing, creative skill building, entrepreneurship, and community service. We truly have a committed and resourceful group of youngsters and parents in Sullivan County!
Another special thanks to the sponsors of the Youth Fair, whose collective donations of $15,000 helped pay for youths’ ribbons and prizes, feed, bedding, veterinary consults, site repairs, exhibit judges, staff time, and all the supplies and equipment that go into making the long weekend a safe and successful hands-on learning experience for youth right in our own backyard.
Lastly, this year’s Youth Agricultural Products Auction and Marketplace, sold by 4-H alumni Eddie Moran, Jr. with support from Big Ed and Barb Moran, raised more than $14,000 for the CCE Sullivan 4-H Youth Development Fund. This fund provides support for 4-H’ers to attend college, trade school, summer camp, leadership programs, and Cornell University sponsored 4-H leadership and development activities. Thank you to all the Sullivan County businesses and guests that supported this year’s Youth Agricultural Products Auction and Marketplace!
Yours truly,
Colleen Monaghan Executive Director
cm638@cornell.edu
Many thanks again to the entire Sullivan County community for supporting the Sullivan County 4-H Youth Development Program and Sullivan County Youth Fair!
August23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Learn how to operate tractors with CCE& SG Tractors!
LIBERTY, NY –Tractor Operation is one of themost important aspects of farm operation and ownership. To show resident farmers the basics of tractors and how to run them, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’sBeginner Farmer Programis working with SG Tractorsto host a training on Tractor Operation. This workshopwill take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, September13th at StoneWall Farms in .
Participants will meet with and learn from SG, workshop educator from SG Tractors.Participants will learn from SGabout the 4-strokeengine and how the parts of atractor function, basic maintenance, safety, manuals, dashboards, symbols, levers, and how to operate a tractor.This will be aninteractive workshop, with opportunities for questions throughout the day. This workshop will be held in an outdoor covered space. Participants areasked todress for the weather and pack a lunch. Restrooms will be availablefor participants to use.
There is no fee, but pre-registration is required to participate. Participants can register online at sullivancce.org/events. Those with related questions can email Taylor Adam at beginnerfarmer@cornell.edu, or call845-292-6180 ext. 130.
This program is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture award #2022-06508, through the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. ###
TractorOperationTraining
Attendandearn10SullivanfreshbuckstospendattheSullivan Freshmarkets!
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WoodridgeMobileMarketStop GreenAve.&DairylandRd.,Woodridge
Wednesday,4that3:00pm LochSheldrakeMobileMarketStop CornerofHasbrouckRd.&Rt.52,LochSheldrake
Thursday,5that11:00am
MonticelloFarmers’Market 10JeffersonSt.,Monticello
Friday,6that11:30am
HarrisMobileMarketStop 68HarrisBushvilleRoad,Harris
Thursday,12that11:00am
MonticelloFarmers’Market
Thursday,12that4:30pm WUrtsboroMobileMarketStop 134SullivanSt.,Wurtsboro
Wednesday,18that3:00pm LochSheldrakeMobileMarketStop
Thursday,19that11:00am MonticelloFarmers’Market
Wednesday,25that11:30am FallsburgMobileMarketStop 19Railroadplaza,SouthFallsburg
Thursday,26that11:00am
MonticelloFarmers’Market
Therearesomanybenefitstocultivatingnativegardens! Conservinggardenwater,loweringgardenmaintenance,supporting thefoodweb,battlinginvasives,arejustafewofthebenefitsyou’ll findwhenincorporatingnativeplantsintoyourgarden. Tolearnmoreandregister,visit:sullivancce.org/events ThisgrantissupportedbytheState’sEnvironmentalProtectionFundandadministeredbyDepartment ofEnvironmentalConservation’sInvasiveSpeciesandEcosystemHealthProgram. CornellCooperativeExtensionSullivanCountyprovidesequalprogramandemploymentopportunities. Thepubliccancontacttheofficetorequestaccommodations
HORTICULTURE Q&A: FALL GARDENING
Written and submitted by Katie Gasior, Horticulture Program Educator
Q&A: Is it too late to start crops? Rabbits, chipmunks and squirrel did a number on my garden this year –leaving me with barely any veggies and flowers! Are there any plants I can still grow? Is it too late?
Fall gardening – it’s not too late! I’ve been battling a groundhog myself all summer, so I feel your pain. Cooler evenings and crispy morning weather is right around the corner- Fall is coming! But there is still time to make use of your unused or failed garden space. Some annual
crops typically grown in summertime are more cold hearty than others, so getting them in the ground now will still bring a fall harvest.
Carrots, beets, Kale, mustard greens, turnips, leeks, parsnips, spinach, Radish, and lettuce are just some that thrive in cooler September/ October temperatures. Tomatoes might need hot sunny weather to ripen, but beans, peas, and Bok choy like a cooler climate. The veggies above are also pretty fast growing, so you will be able to get a harvest before it gets too cold out. They can also survive light frost! Carrots are known for getting sweeter in colder temperatures. If the weather man is
predicting a hard frost (below 29 degrees), you can protect your fall crops with burlap, towels, and sheets. Just make sure to remove it in the morning as temperatures rise. Adding mulch and giving a good watering will help stabilize the soil temperature overnight as well.
You can also plant onions and garlic about 2-3 weeks after the killing frost for next spring’s harvest (in Sullivan County this is usually late October). Garlic needs a chilling period to divide into cloves. Planting in the fall gives the crops a chance to establish a strong root system. So, no it’s not too late to start crops!
September Focus: Fast Facts, Cool Tools, & News to Use
September 26th is National Family Day!
32% percent of single parents account for family households with children under the age of 18.
Research shows that teenagers and children in families who have ve or more meals together a week are less likely to abuse tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. In those families who have less than three meals a week together, the children are four times likelier to smoke cigarettes.
The nuclear family unit — parents and children — typically makes up most Western households. In other cultures, extended families share households, and adult children are expected to care for their elderly parents and relatives.
The scienti c study of the family unit began in the late 19th century and crystallized as a sub eld of sociology in the 1960s. Since then, social scientists have paid special attention to the family’s role in shaping individual behavior and how place and culture affect family structures. globalization,Industrialization, and the development of cheap and fast transportationinternational have led to rapid changes in relations between families.
63% of parents of teens feel they can talk about meaningful things with their children.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is offering a family-oriented workshop in partnership with Prevention and SALT! Check out the last page for more information on how to register and attend!
National Family Day was established in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Use (now Partnership to End Addiction). It is an annual event with the tagline “Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children.”
According to psychologists, family ties are critical for healthy development. Research shows that the quality of familial relationships has significant effects on well-being. Strong family ties support us under stress, help us process trauma, and boost our self-esteem.
Source:
Calendarr.“National Family Day: September 23.” Calendarr.com, July 7, 2020. https://www. calendarr.com/united-states/national-familyday/#:~:text=On%20the%20fourth%20 Monday%20of,each%20other%2C%20and%20 become%20closer.
Inspired by The Honeymooners’ cheeky family dynamics, The Flintstones debuted in 1960 as the rst animated show on prime time.
At its core, the family is composed of biological relatives like parents, siblings, grandparents, and cousins, as well as spouses, children, and in-laws. The social relationships, expectations, and dynamics between these relatives vary by time and place. For example, Americans today are getting married later than ever, at around 28.
Tripp, Kyle.“National Family Day.” nationaltoday. com, September 10, 2023. https://nationaltoday. com/national-family-day/.
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting the Sullivan County Youth Fair!
OURTEAM&PROGRAMS
OurCommunity&EconomicVitality teamhasgrown,enablingustoprovide moreprograms,events,andsupport forourcommunity!Tolearnmore aboutourprogramsvisitourwebsite!
SullivanAllies LeadingTogether
CCEisaproudpartnerof SullivanAlliesLeading Together(SALT)!
SALTisadiversepartnership ofagenciesandcommunity resourcescommittedto workingtogethertoimprove thequalityoflifeforthe residentsofSullivanCounty. Throughinformationsharing, increasedpreventionefforts, andgrassrootsinteragency collaboration,weseekto improveaccesstothe servicesthatempower membersofourcommunity tomakelastingandpositive change. http://www.saltcares.com/
TheCCESullivanPrevention Teamtakesaproactive approachtopreventing substanceabuse.Weoffer evidence-basedprograms thatbuildconfidenceand empoweryouthandadults withskillstomakedecisions thatbettertheirlives. ProgramslikeStrengthening Families,PreVenture,and TakeBackDays.
OURTEAM
Community Cupboard
Theprogramisaregisteredfood pantryundertheHudsonValley FoodBanksystemand participateswiththeNourishNY initiative,openingfurther opportunitiestosourceproduct fromlocal,NYS,andUSDA Commoditiesprogramsatlow andnocost.TheCommunity Cupboardisreachingfolkswho wereinneedwellbeforethe pandemic;invisiblepopulationsin publichousing,halfwayhouses, motelsandhotels,migrant workers,disabledveteransin hyperruralhousingcommunities, andothers--withno transportation,limitedaccessto services,andlivinginfood deserts.Theregularoutreachand contacthasgiventhese communitiesalifeline,a connectiontoeachother,alinkto thelargercommunity,andHOPE.
BONE BUILDERS COMING AGAIN THIS FALL
Written and submitted by Nancy McGraw, Caregiver Resource Center Program Coordinator
Due to popular demand, CCE Sullivan will be hosting another Bone Builders series beginning September 19 and running through November 21 on Thursdays from 11-12 pm. This weekly program includes light weightbearing exercises with hand-held dumbbells. Participants can stand or sit while doing the exercises.
The Caregiver Resource Center is sponsoring the Bone Builders program, which is being offered
by CCE volunteer and retired physician, Joy Mendelsohn. Bone Builders is an exercise program designed to prevent, and even reverse, the negative effects of osteoporosis. The program is based on research studies that have shown that strength training just twice a week dramatically reduces the risk of fractures. Participants in these programs gain bone density, become stronger and improve their balance. These health gains also help to reduce the incidence of falling, which can result in fractures and hospitalization.
The targeted audience is women over 65 and men over 75, although it is open to anyone who would
like to participate. Bone Builders classes fill a vital need for regular physical exercise for seniors as well as increased social interaction, both wellknown components of healthy aging.
When asked what their favorite thing about the program was, participants stated, “getting the knowledge to make changes”, “feeling better”, “getting the exercise”, and “I liked the relaxed, casual environment.”
Source:
The Facts About Osteoporosis (2015). NYSOPEP Resource Center, Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, NY. New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program, NYS Department of Health.
Bone Builders
Thursdays11am-12pm September19-November21,2024 InstructionprovidedbyCCEVolunteer-JoyMendelsohn,MD
Thisprogramisdesignedforwomen65+andmen75+ butisopentoanyone FREEbut Registrationisrequired at https://sullivancce.org/events orbycalling(845)292-6180x122or email: sullivancrc@cornell.edu
ThisprogramisacollaborationbetweenCCESullivan’sCaregiverResourceCenterandthe SCOfficefortheAgingthroughagrantprovidedbytheNYSOfficeofAging,Dept.ofHealth
FREEWORKSHOPFORFAMILIESWITH 10-14YROLDS...NOWENROLLING!
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