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Volume LXXXXVI, No. 9

Liberty, NY -:- September, 2015

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Double Cropping Winter Cereals for Forage Following Corn Silage Spread the Word, Not the Weed! Welcome Dayna September Is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month 4-H Youth Fair Wrap-Up Dairy Show at the Little Worlds Fair in Grahamsville.

Upcoming Programs

Jean Dittmar Recognized as Dedicated Caregiver

Corn Plot Field Day

New SC Farmersâ€™ Market Directory Available

Freezing: Putting Away the Harvest

In Case You Missed It

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Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director cm638@cornell.edu Greetings from Extension! I hope you’ve all been finding ways to stay cool while finally getting to make hay, recover from fair season, and get ready to start a new school year. The annual 4-H Youth Fair was a great success at the 136th Grahamsville Little World’s Fair and we’re already hard at work planning to make the next one even better. You can read about the successes in the Youth & Family Development section of this month’s newsletter, but here, I must take a moment to thank all of the volunteers, sponsors, donors, auction bidders, and youth who spent dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars to support Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) 4-H Youth Development program. The fair is a capstone event for all of Extension’s programs, providing resources in horticulture, food preservation, Sullivan County ag promotion, the Entrepreneurial and Teaching Kitchen, and the Caregiver Resource Center to thousands of fairgoers every year. It is an opportunity for county residents and guests to meet staff, gather information that can make their lives better, and engage with CCE for future learning and volunteer opportunities. As always, we are incredibly grateful to the Neversink Agricultural Society for being such gracious hosts and supporting our 300 4-H youth and their families.

corn maze with all our outreach information, educators, sheep, a Master Gardener Volunteer planting activity for the little ones, Master Food Preserver peach jam samples, the Farm Fresh Barn Quilt Raffle, and opportunities to enroll and volunteer. October 21st is the Annual Senior Safety Day and November 13th we’re hosting a Volunteer Open House and Potluck! Our Annual Afternoon Gala will be held November 8th at 12 pm at Bernie’s. As I’ve shared before, in 1995 the County allocation accounted for almost 75% of our annual budget. In 2016, that percentage will be around 30%. The fundraising activities and events like the auctions and gala hosted by CCE staff, board, and committee members are essential to closing the funding gap. Your attendance, participation, and generosity is so important to keeping CCE in the business of offering science-based solutions to farmers, families, and kids so we can all share a good, healthy quality of life in Sullivan County. Please save the date and plan to join us on November 8th for another year of excellent locally sourced fare, great service, and a live

auction. You can find information on all the above and more at www.sullivancce.org or by stopping in or calling the office for flyers and registration. When next month’s newsletter rolls around, I will be celebrating my first anniversary as executive director here at Extension in Sullivan County. Even after 11 months it feels like we’ve only just begun to rebuild Extension, and the county. At the same time, it feels like we’ve been at it for a lifetime. One thing that has remained steady is the spirit of service and optimism from the staff, volunteers, members, and the community at large. I’m looking forward to reflecting on the many changes Extension has made recently to ensure sustainable growth of the organization, improve the quality of service and reach of our educational programs, and plans for the year ahead. I am continuously grateful to the staff, board, and program committees for their vision, support, and never-give-up attitude. Together, we are strengthening an integral institution in Sullivan County and I’m proud to be a part of the work. Until next month, be well.

We have an exciting fall season coming up at Extension and we hope you will invite your friends and family to join us in the activities planned. The annual Corn Plot Field Day, cosponsored with Cochecton Mills and Delaware Valley Farm and Garden is planned for September 9th. Pesticide credits will be available! September 19th you can join us by kayak on the Neversink Reservoir to explore the watershed, and Bethel Woods Harvest Festival is hosting Cornell Cooperative Extension the next day, on September 20th from 10 am-4 pm. We’ll be by the September, 2015

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Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Ag & 4-H Community Educator Weather extremes in 2012 and 2013 impacted corn silage and hay yields for many dairy farms in New York, prompting a growing interest in double cropping of winter cereals for harvest as high quality forage in the spring. From 2012 to 2014, forage yields were measured for 19 cereal rye fields and 44 triticale fields in New York where the winter cereal for forage followed corn. Yields averaged 1.62 and 2.18 tons of dry matter (DM) per acre for cereal rye and triticale, respectively, and 71% of all fields in the study exceeded 1.5 tons DM/acre (Ketterings et al., 2015). To learn from famersâ€™ experiences, 30 New York farm managers that had grown winter cereals for forage were interviewed. Surveyed farmers planted, on average, 8% of their tillable acres to winter cereals with the intent to harvest as forage. Triticale was most frequently

used (70%), typically seeded with a drill (57%). Farmers identified timely fall seeding as the biggest challenge with double cropping of winter cereals. Despite challenges and production questions, 83% of the surveyed farmers planned to continue to grow double crops. Examining the Economics of Double Cropped Winter Cereals for Forage The economic analysis sought to answer three questions: (1) What are the costs of production associated with double cropped winter cereals for forage following corn silage?; (2) What are the expected changes in profit associated with double cropping?; and (3) What yield levels ensure that adoption of a double cropped winter cereal will be a profitable change? For this analy-

sis, five general scenarios were defined (see Table 1). Producers helped to describe the machinery complement, including size of tillage, planting and harvesting machinery, tractors, and self-propelled units for three dairy farm sizes: 100, 500, and 1,000 cows (Table 2). Scenarios reflected cultural practices, hours per acre by task, input use, and other factors typical or recommended for the region. Cost concepts, including variable and fixed costs, machinery costs based upon hours of use per acre, and others, were used to estimate costs of production for different scenarios. Lazarus (2014) provided machinery ownership and operating cost per hour estimates. All analyses reflect 2014 price levels. Partial budgeting was used to estimate changes in profit associated with the double crops versus no winter crop, where profit equaled value of production, income minus the costs of inputs used in production. A partial budget analysis answers four questions: (1) What increases in value of production are expected?; (2) What decreases in costs are expected?; (3) What decreases (Continued on page 12)

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Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator

Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed, a member of the buckwheat family, was introduced into the U.S. from Eastern Asia (Japan, China, Korea) as an ornamental on estates in the late- 1800s. It has also been used as an erosion control plant. Although once sold through seed and plant catalogs, by the late-1930s knotweed was already being viewed as a problematic pest. The plant, which can grow from three to 15 feet tall, has bamboo-like stems and is sometimes called Japanese bamboo. As with many invasive plants, knotweed thrives in disturbed areas and once established can spread rapidly, creating monoculture stands that threaten native plant communities. Japanese knotweed can tolerate deep shade, high temperatures, high soil, salinity, and drought. It is commonly found along streams and rivers, in low-lying areas, disturbed areas such as rights-of-way, and around old home and farmsteads. Identification: The plant is an upright, shrubby, herbaceous, woodyappearing perennial reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet. The stems are smooth, stout, and hollow. The plant’s shoots come up from a network of spreading rhizomes. These horizontal roots can reach lengths of 65 feet (20 m) or more. Japanese knotweed has branched sprays of small greenish-white flowers from August to September. Although they have complementary male and female organs, those organs are vestigial and the flowers function unisexually. Japanese knotweed spreads primarily by seed (transported by wind, water, animals, humans, or as a soil contaminant), stem fragments, and by shoots sprouting from its system of rhizome. Impacts: Japanese knotweed spreads rapidly, forming dense thickets that crowd and shade out native vegetation. This reduces species diversity, alters September, 2015

natural ecosystems, and negatively impacts wildlife habitat. The ground under knotweed thickets tends to have very little other growth. This bare soil is very susceptible to erosion, posing a particular threat to riparian areas. Once established, populations of Japanese knotweed are extremely persistent and hard to eradicate. Prevention and Control: As with most invasive plants, Japanese knotweed can quickly inhabit disturbed ecosystems. One of the best ways to prevent its colonization is to ensure that disturbed habitats are rehabilitated with native vegetation before knotweed can invade. Single young plants can be pulled by hand depending on soil conditions and root development. If all of the root system isn’t removed, resprouting can occur. For small initial populations beyond single plants, or in environmentally sensitive areas where herbicides cannot be used, grubbing with a pulaski or similar tool to remove all of the roots after cutting back the standing vegetation can be an effective control measure. All parts of the removed plants should be bagged and disposed of in a secure location. It is best if knotweed not be mown or cut with weed trimmers as the pieces of the plant can easily get moved around and resprout, spreading, rather than Extension Connection

controlling the plant. Chemical controls for Japanese knotweed include application of glyphosate and triclopyr herbicides to freshly cut stems or to foliage. Source: NYS Invasive Species Information To learn more about Japanese knotweed and other aquatic invasive species, join CCE at our NYC Watershed Class & Kayak Trip on September 19th from 9 am – 12 pm at the Neversink Reservoir. This program is made possible with funds from the Catskill Watershed Corporation in partnership with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

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Submitted by Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director I am pleased to share that we will welcome Dayna Valenti of Glen Spey, to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) family on September 8th as the new Community Horticulture Program Educator.

of Orange to secure grant funds to build a school community garden and green cart concession stand with a cadre of volunteers, and was praised as an energetic and knowledgeable presenter by her references.

Dayna has thirteen yearsâ€™ experience as an educator at the secondary level with subject matter expertise in earth and environmental science, biology, geology, and weather and climate.

Dayna volunteers at her local town park gardens, AYSO, and has volunteered teaching gardening programs to pre-kindergarten, second, and third graders. Dayna has also assisted on Project GET WET in collaboration with Orange County Water Authority assisting 150 students in collecting and testing the water supply in the Middletown area.

She has worked in partnership with the Healthy Start Coalition

We feel Dayna will be a wonderful addition to the CCESC staff, Master Gardener Volunteers, and the community.

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CCESC Welcomes Fire Mountain Kitchen LLC to the EaT Kitchen Submitted by Erica Lynch, EaT Kitchen Assistant James Lomax is a full time resident in Bethel NY. This spring he formed Fire Mountain Kitchen, LLC after retiring from medicine. He attended Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine. After briefly practicing in Indianapolis he moved to Manhattan in 1977. He was on the faculty of the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, chair of the department of family practice at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn. He practiced occupational and environmental medicine for 25 years in New Jersey before retiring this year. In his spare time, he enjoys growing and canning garden vegetables and fruits to be given away at holidays. Jim comes from a rural background and canning was a family activity. He decided to start a relish and pickle business and was fortunate to be close to Cornell Extension's EaT Kitchen. The condiment recipes that he uses, especially the bread and butter style pickles, goes back a number of generations. Chutney is a favorite relish and his fruit chutney recipe was modified from a traditional Indian cookbook. Tomato jam comes from his sister. His plans are to expand his selections and sell them at food fairs and specialty shops, eventually moving into wholesale production. People can purchase these items at the following outlets: River House in Kauneogna Lake, Bethel Market Cafe in Bethel, and Delaware Valley Arts Alliance's Signature Gift Shop. More outlets will be announced soon. September, 2015

Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Master Food Preserver Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. About 1 of every 5 (17%) children in the United States has obesity and certain groups of children are more affected than others. While there is no single or simple solution, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month provides an opportunity for learning about ways to prevent and address this serious health concern. Children who have obesity are more likely to have obesity as adults. This can lead to lifelong physical and mental health problems, including diabetes and increased risk of certain cancers. Children who have obesity face more bullying and stigma. Childhood obesity is influenced by many factors. For

such as fruit and vegetables in place of foods with higher-calorie ingredients, such as added sugars and solid fats. Addressing obesity can start in the home, but also requires the support of communities. We can all take part in the effort to encourage more children to be physically active and eat a healthy diet. Working together, states, communities, schools, child care providers, and parents can help make healthier food, beverages, and physical activity the easy choice for children and adolescents to help prevent childhood obesity.

some children and families factors include too much time spent in sedentary activities such as television viewing; a lack of bedtime routine leading to too little sleep; a lack of community places to get adequate physical activity; easy access to inexpensive, high calorie snacks and beverages; or a lack of access to affordable, healthier foods. There are ways parents can help prevent obesity and support healthy growth in children. Parents can make sure children get adequate sleep, follow recommendations on daily screen time, take part in regular physical activity, and eat the right amount of calories. Another way is to substitute higher nutrient, lower calorie foods

Source: cdc.gov, choosemyplate.gov, healthykidshealthyfuture.org

Mousse aâ€™ la Banana 2 tbs lowfat milk 4 tsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 medium banana 1 cup plain yogurt 8 1/4â€? slices of banana 1) Place milk, sugar, vanilla, and banana in blender. Process 15 seconds at high speed until smooth. 2) Pour mixture into a small bowl; fold in yogurt. Chill. Spoon into four dessert dishes; garnish each with two banana slices just before serving. Yield: 4 servings @ 1/2 cup Calories: 94 Total fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 4 mg Fiber: 1 g Carbohydrate: 18 g

Saturated fat: 1 g Sodium: 47 mg Protein: 1 g Potassium: 297 mg

Source: http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/ healthieryou/html/desserts.html#1

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Submitted by Sean Welsh, Family & Youth Development Team Coordinator Once again the Sullivan County Youth Fair was held in conjunction with the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair. A fantastic community of people came together to showcase the hard work of 4-H youth members and volunteers after a busy year spent on projects, events, activities, and club meetings. Lots and lots of work behind the scenes goes into the fair. 4-H’ers, volunteers, and CCESC staff work on projects; spend the week before opening day preparing the upper ring, livestock barn, horse barn, and youth building; and clean and prepare the fairgrounds for project evaluations, exhibits, and shows. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) and the 4-H staff are so very grateful to over 100 volunteers who assisted with all aspects of the Youth Fair. Without your contributions the fair would be an impossible task. Donations and sponsorships from area businesses help offset the cost of fair, and so a huge thank-you goes to all businesses who support the 4-H Youth Development program through those contributions. The showcase for Sullivan County 4H’ers began on Wednesday, August 12th with an opportunity for still project evaluations. CCESC educators were assisted by over 25 volunteers as still projects were presented and evaluated for the local Youth Fair, with 50 exhibits selected for the NYS Fair. Animal shows began on Thursday, August 13th with the 4-H Horse program NYS Fair Qualifying Show and the Sullivan County 4-H Rabbit Show. Even though there were no poultry projects this year due to Avian Flu concerns in the Midwest, there were youth on hand to discuss poultry showmanship and to educate the public on birds. Hopefully next year poulPage 8

try projects will be able to return to the Sullivan County Youth Fair. There was a Sheep Show for the first time in several years, with six animals coming to the fair for the show and two being sold in the Sunday Livestock Auction. The Dairy Show was a great event to witness and should be recommended to any novice fairgoer. Watching the youth handle their animals with skill and care, while they answer to the judge’s requests, is truly something special. The Beef Show held on Sunday the 16th was a great chance to learn about the beef industry nationally and locally, as many Black Angus cows were on display. Swine were exhibited too, and the public had an opportunity to ask questions about all the animals on display. Sullivan County 4-H VIP Bakers donated 15 pies for the Pie Auction, which brought in $1,595.00 for the 4-H program. A huge thanks to the pie bakers, volunteer auctioneers, and bidders! The Livestock Auction for 4-H scholarships was another success. All livestock were sold over market value and the Livestock Auction Committee is already making plans to build on the auction for next year. To cap off the weekend, Sullivan County Dairy Promotion and the Dairy Princess were on hand, donating a special ice cream social with all the fixings, to celebrate the CCESC 4H Youth Development program youth members, volunteers, and parents. Once again, many thanks to all our donors and supporters, judges, parents, volunteers, youth members, and businesses who supported this year’s fair. It was a fun and educational way for the public to engage with Sullivan County 4-H. If you missed it, we look forward to your support and participation next year! To learn how to get involved, call us at 845-292-6180. Extension Connection

Jean Dittmar Recognized as a Dedicated Caregiver Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, Dependent Care Educator

Jean Dittmar of Liberty was surprised by her friends with a party and picnic, recognizing her years of dedicated and unconditional caregiving that Jean has lovingly provided for her husband Tom. Two members from the Caring for Caregivers Committee also attended the occasion to honor Jean upon the recommendation of her friends and neighbors. Jean was nominated by friends and family in her Liberty Presbyterian Church congregation during the spring search for an outstanding caregiver in our county. The committee received a thoughtful letter from the congregants including sentiments such as, “Jean is very dedicated to her husband and his care”. Jean has been described as an angel and a saint, with such patience, love, and faith that makes her an extra special person and very worthy of the recognition of a super caregiver!” The Caring for Caregivers Committee was created earlier this year to seek family caregivers who should be acknowledged and honored. Serving on that committee are Bonnie Lewis, RN, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Dependent Care Educator, and Jodi Goodman, Catskill Regional Medical Center Director of Community Services, and June Lombardi, fellow nurse & former family caregiver. The Caring for Caregivers Committee, realizing caregivers often neglect their own needs and selflessly give of them-

selves, continues to seek nominations. Letters should include the name and description of why the caregiver is to be considered. Send letters to Bonnie Lewis, RN at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, NY 12754.

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Vet Science Series July 29th

The final Vet Science class was held on July 29th. Eighteen youth had the opportunity to take a tour of Catskill Veterinary Services in Monticello by Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio and his vet techs. The youth were able to see how the equipment is used and there were several specimens to examine. Participants were presented with a certificate of completion at the end of the tour.

Learning to suture on a banana

Fiber Arts for Youth at Ft. Delaware

High Tunnel Tour August 3rd

July 31st

Fourteen youth were registered for the second class of the CCESC Jr. Master Gardener series which took place at Ft. Delaware in Narrowsburg. Master Gardener Volunteers joined staff in offering presentations on how fabric is made from wool and the role of plants in the world of textiles. Participants enjoyed a reading of “Weaving the Rainbow”. Master Gardener Volunteers provided youth tactile experiences with live cotton and flax plants as well as product fibers. There was a visit to the herbal garden to locate common dye and insect repellent plants. The Ft. Delaware State Park staff in period costume discussed everyday colonial life, and showed the youth the flax room, textile equipment, and a dye pot of steeping wool over an open fire. Participants ended the educational program with a handson experience led by 4-H staff in learning how to create their own felted items from wool.

Where to start!? Friends of CCESC, Conor and Kate Crickmore, hosted 30 enthusiastic seasoned and beginning farmers on a tour of their profitable farm operation, Neversink Farm. Participants experienced on-the-farm education in topics including crop rotation, efficient planting methods, organics, tips and tricks of the trade, and successful farm management practices. The tour highlighted how to use proper field management and high tunnel systems to efficiently and profitably grow vegetables in Sullivan County. With just six years and 1.5 acres in production, Neversink Farm provides for the livelihood of the Crickmore family, employs three full time employees, and sells most of their year round produce to restaurants. Their success is a model for aspiring produce farmers in the county and shows that with proper management and cultivation techniques, vegetable farming can be a viable agricultural economic driver for interested farmers. Thanks to Conor and Kate for welcoming us to your farm and for enhancing our understanding of viable vegetable farming strategies in Sullivan County!

Tickets are available at the CCE Office, at the special events tent at the Bethel Woods Harvest Festival on September 20th or at the CCE Afternoon Gala at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant in Rock Hill.

$5.00 each or 3 for $10.00 Drawing at CCESC Annual Meeting, December 2015.

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(Continued from page 4) in value of production are expected?; and (4) What increases in costs are expected? The first two items combine to increase profit, while the third and fourth items combine to decrease profit. Costs and changes in profit resulting from key variable alternatives were estimated. For costs of production estimates, N application at spring green-up was set at 0 or 75 pounds per acre (two scenarios, based on early research), while expected winter cereal forage yield was 1, 1.5, 2, 3, or 3.5 tons DM per acre (five scenarios, reflecting yield distribution realistic for New York). To estimate the sensitivity of expected changes in profit, we used a forage value of $130, $180, $200, or $220 per ton DM (four scenarios), and defined expected change in corn silage yield following the winter cereal crop in the

rotation as 0 (no decline), -0.25, or -1 ton DM per acre (three scenarios). Costs of Production Costs of production per ton of winter cereal DM varied by scenario and by other key factors, including expected winter cereal yield and N needs for the winter cereal. For scenarios where the winter forage averaged 2 ton DM per acre without the need for extra N at green-up, costs of production estimates averaged $94 per ton DM and ranged from $83 for no-till in Northern NY to $118 per ton DM for conventional tillage scenarios also in Northern NY. When 75 lbs of N per acre was needed to obtain the same 2 tons DM/acre winter forage yield, costs of production estimates averaged $122 per ton DM and ranged from $111 for no-till in Northern NY to $145 per ton DM for Northern NY conventional tillage scenarios.

Expected Changes in Profit and Breakeven Yields Expected changes in income included the value of production assigned to the winter cereal harvested as forage and expected change in value of corn silage production where appropriate. Expected increases in costs included labor; machinery repairs and maintenance; fuel, oil and grease; fertilizer where appropriate; seeds; spray and other crop expenses. The analyses also reflect depreciation, but only when it was considered to be use-related, that is, when use affects the expected years owned and/or expected salvage value. Expected changes in profit averaged across the three farm sizes varied by scenario and by other key factors (Table 3). Where 75 lbs of N was needed at green -up to generate 2 tons of DM per acre and a 1 ton DM per acre yield decline occurred for the corn seeded after the winter cereals due to a delayed planting date, expected changes in profit ranged from -$44 to +$16 per acre for the Northern NY conventional and Western NY no-till scenarios, respectively, and averaged -$2 per acre across all scenarios. Where corn yield deceased by 1 ton DM per acre and 75 lbs N per acre was needed at green-up for the winter cereal, the break-even winter forage yields averaged 2 tons DM per acre, and ranged from 2.3 to 1.9 tons DM per acre for the NNY conventional and the two no-till scenarios, respectively (Table 3). If in the same scenario, corn silage yield was not impacted, the break-even winter forage yield averaged 1 ton DM per acre. This was further reduced to 0.7 tons of DM if no N was needed at green-up of the winter forage (Table 3). Conclusions Economic analyses suggest that double cropping a winter cereal for forage fol(Continued on page 13)

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(Continued from page 12) lowing corn silage has the potential to be an economically attractive, beneficial change in practice for dairy farms in NY. This includes double cropping’s role in successfully managing risks re-

lated to meeting forage needs of the herd over time. Costs of production analyses suggest that double cropped winter cereals likely compare favorably to costs and/or values of alternative

forages over a range of expected winter cereal yields. Partial budget analyses suggest that adoption of double cropped winter cereals as forages could be an economically beneficial change in practice for dairy farms (expected changes in profit exceed zero over a range of key factors). Break-even analyses suggest that producers have to obtain yields around 2 tons DM per acre to ensure that a double cropped winter cereal’s expected benefits are greater than or equal to expected changes in costs under the most demanding, least favorable set of assumptions (i.e., 75 lbs N/acre at green-up and a corn silage yield reduction of 1 ton DM per acre). Results are sensitive to a number of factors including expected winter cereal yield, expected value of forage, spring N addition needed, expected effect on corn silage yield and others. Source: http://blogs.cornell.edu/ whatscroppingup/2015/07/13/doublecropping-winter-cereals-for-foragefollowing-corn-silage-costs-of-productionand-expected-changes-in-profit-for-new-

york-dairy-farms/

New Sullivan County Farmers’ Market Directory Available The Sullivan County Catskills Farmers’ Market Directory offers a listing of area markets that includes dates and times, locations, contact information, and a description of what to expect at the market. The directory highlights the importance of, and offers guidance for, supporting agriculture in our community, and eating fresh, healthy foods with your family. This brochure indicates whether each market site accepts benefits for the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program; Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP); Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); and/or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) fruit and vegetable checks. In addition, there is a section printed in both English and Spanish that explains the process of using FMNP coupons, WIC checks, and SNAP food stamps (EBT) to shop at farmers’ markets in the area. Farmers’ markets can be found in and around Sullivan County from May until October, with locally -sourced products including fresh vegetables and fruit, herbs, dairy, eggs, meat, baked goods, preserved food, cut flowers, handcrafted soap, crafts, and more. Some markets feature live music from local talent and educational programming for families.

“Farmers’ markets help to support local farmers and keep money circulating in Sullivan County while providing fresh and healthy foods for our community,” said Melinda Meddaugh, CCESC Ag Issue Leader. September, 2015

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Friend of Extension Spotlight The Conforti Family, WK Mechanical Inc. We would like to thank the Conforti Family at WK Mechanical Inc. for their generous donation of appliances to the EaT Kitchen. To learn more about WK Mechanical Inc. you can contact them at 546 Route 17M, Monroe, NY 10950, (866)956-4822 or www.wkmechanical.com.

Volunteer Spotlight - Judith Maidenbaum

4-H Member Spotlight - Michael D. Mike has been involved in the 4-H program since he began as a five year old “Cloverbud” in the Neversink Newts 4-H club. He is a past member of the 4-H Puppy Pals and is now a dedicated member of the 4-H Teen Group.

Judith Maidenbaum, owner of the Fat Lady Café and The Beekman House in Kauneonga Lake, NY graduated from CCESC Master Gardener (MG) Volunteer training in 2014. Since then, she has donated countless hours (and delicious meals) to the CCESC MG program. Judy is an entrepreneur locally renowned for her achievements in Kauneonga Lake making significant façade renovations, landscaping, and contributing to economic development. Her important role in the community makes her an effective volunteer because she uses her ties to help spread the CCE mission throughout Sullivan County. Judy has gone above and beyond over the last several months volunteering whenever and wherever she can, even during her busy restaurant season. She has donated hours towards covering the Master Gardener Helpline answering gardening questions from the public and participated in our popular Junior Master Gardener series currently underway. One of the most notable contributions Judy has made is teaching basic gardening classes at seasonal camps around the county in partnership with Sullivan Renaissance. She is pictured here (photography by Cara Kowalski) at a camp teaching the girls about the importance of nurturing the land and using it to grow food and flowers. Thank you, Judy, for your talent, your enthusiasm, and your community pride! Page 14

Mike has brought a wide range of interests to his 4-H project work including wildlife and environmental science, astronomy, cooking, community service, science, technology, and engineering. A longtime member of the Junior Civil Air Patrol of Sullivan County, one of Mike’s favorite pastimes is flying planes.

Mike D. demonstrating a cooking activity to the 4-H Teen Group

Mike has become an asset to the 4H program by moving beyond his personal project pursuits to consistently giving his time and support to county 4-H initiatives. Highlights include serving as a Teen Leader for 4-H Public Presentation events, hours of work selling popcorn and Bessie Bingo tickets during the past three Youth Fairs to raise money for 4-H Achievement Day, and time invested in weeding, planting, and mulching the 4-H sponsored Pearl Gold site at CRMC’s Woodland Wildings Garden. This year Mike was also involved with Cornell University’s “Building a Community Legacy Together” research project, coordinated by CCESC’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) and supported by Sullivan County 4-H. In addition, Mike returned for a second year as 4-H Teen Assistant for the Annual Caregiver Retreat sponsored by CCESC CRC at Frost Valley Conference Center, offering ice-breakers, hands-on activities, a campfire, and s’mores for participating caregivers. We are thankful for Mike’s history of reliable support and look forward to many more years of his involvement!

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4-H Volunteer Spotlight Rich Sheldon Mr. Richard Sheldon is chairman of the 4-H Strategy Committee, a Cornell Cooperative Extension Program Committee member and the lead 4-H Shooting Sports volunteer. His commitment to the agency has been unwavering and supportive in the guidance of 4-H programming. One of Rich’s big successes this past year was in securing a grant from the Friends of the NRA for updating 4-H Shooting Sports equipment. The 4-H Shooting Sports Trebuchet Project, which will be featured at the NYS Fair, was an example of volunteers working together to ensure a safe project with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Rich would surely be quick to point out that he was assisted by other key instructors (Jenne Sheldon, Robert Lacey, Ed Lutz, Bill Cockshutte, Katelyn Smith, Tom Gain), business supporters, and an advisory team of engineers to successfully complete the project. His leadership of the team has secured NYS recognition of the trebuchet project as the state-wide model for other shooting sports programs. Thank you Richard for all the work you have dedicated to Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program.

Farm Spotlight - Channery Hill Farm Established in 2011, Channery Hill Farm, owned by Jen McGlashan & Kai Brothers, is located in Callicoon Center. Channery Hill is a small, family operated farm selling a variety of vegetables, garlic/garlic powder, salad dressings, mustards, salsas, ketchups, kale chips, and horseradish. They use sustainable practices such as seed saving, companion planting, and cover crops to aid in the diversification of their farm. New for 2015, Channery Hill Farm will be using CCE’s EaT Kitchen to process their value added products.

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Volunteer Position Title:

CCESC Afterschool Club Leader The CCESC Afterschool Club Leader provides CCE/4-H curriculum based programming one time per week, in the after school environment, at identified school buildings, from October - May. Responsibilities:  Works with CCESC staff on an annual calendar.  Prepares materials & facilitates weekly, curriculum based youth development sessions for up to 15 youth in the afterschool setting.  Ensures that information about meetings, events, activities, other opportunities and program or policy updates are communicated to members and parents in a timely manner.  Ensures that all member participation reports are submitted to CCESC monthly.  Keeps the 4-H Extension Educator(s) informed about club activities, special accomplishments, and problems.  Ensures that the club and its membership play an active and visible role in the community.  Ensures that volunteers, club members and their parents are aware of and follow all CCE youth protection and risk management policies and emergency procedures.

It’s easy to help CCE save funds that can be used for education! Just change your enrollment preference from hard copy mailed newsletter to our reader-friendly, optimized e-mail format by letting us know at sullivan@cornell.edu or 845-292-6180. Making the switch to e-mail will ensure that:  More of your enrollment donation goes to education, where it belongs  You can access your newsletter online when its convenient for you, from wherever you are  Older issues are at your finger tips for referencing favorite articles and recipes  We save limited natural resources by saving on paper waste  There is less paper clutter in your home, leaving old issues out of the waste stream Page 16

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Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY on 2300 acres, with more than 260 major buildings on campus.

One out of eight jobs in the U.S. depends on travel and tourism.

Wild turkeys can run up to 25 miles per hour. Their top speed in flight is 55 miles per hour.

Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.

The average rainfall in London is 32 inches, New York 49 inches

Brewing Science & Technology One-Day Program Friday, October 16th

The Brewing Science & Technology one day extension program will again be presented in Geneva, NY, on Friday, October 16th. This program will be entirely presented by Prof. Karl Siebert, who spent over 18 years in the brewing industry and who has received multiple awards from brewing organizations. This short course will cover barley, malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brewhouse operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentations, maturation, finishing, and beer styles. The short course will cost $180, which includes meals and handouts. More information and on-line registration: http://events.cals.cornell.edu/ brewingoct2015.

A NYS apple (the size of a baseball) contains 1/5 of your daily dietary fiber and only 80 calories.

Four largest crops in the world:  wheat  rice  corn  bananas

Update on NY State of Health Webinar September 17th, 9:30 am

This webinar will provide useful updates on NYSOH enrollment on a state level and new initiatives for 2016 that will make getting covered easier and more affordable. To register: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/ event_registration/main/events_land ing.cfm?event=Update_NYS_Health _200

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CCESC Ag Day at Bethel Woods Harvest Festival September 20th

If you attend the Bethel Woods Harvest Festival on September 20th, be sure to stop by the special events tent and visit the CCESC staff, check out their interactive displays, children’s activities and live animals!

1954 was the first year tractors out-numbered horses and mules on farms.

September is National: Woman's Heath & Fitness Day Coffee Ice Cream Day Stand Up to Cancer Day Acorn Squash Day Chocolate Milk Day Comic Book Day Pancake Day

DEC Adopts New Rules for Antlerless Deer Hunting The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted new regulations to address deer populations in portions of the state with too many or too few deer,. To achieve the desired deer population levels, the allowable harvest of antlerless deer is being increased in all or portions of Suffolk, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Westchester, Albany, Niagara, Erie, Wyoming, Orleans, Genesee, Monroe, Livingston, Steuben, Wayne, Ontario, Yates, Seneca, and Cayuga Counties. In several of these areas, tick-borne diseases are of greater concern and high deer populations have been linked to increases in ticks and associated tick -borne diseases. For the entire press release: http:// www.dec.ny.gov/press/ 102860.html

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

Member Exchange ANIMALS & SUPPLIES

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292-9224 for information Ewes, lambs for sale. Il de Franc x Dorset 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

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~ 2003 Arctic Cat pantera, 2 up(seater) 2000 miles, mint condition snowmobile ~ Artic cat 370cc snowmobile 1000 miles. Mint condition ~ 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

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HAY FOR SALE  HAY – Square Bales - Local Delivery available

lynk@mac.com

 Hay 1st, 2nd, 3rd square, round and wrapped.

 2013 Kobelco Excavator NEW 20 hours

 2005 Navigator 23,000 miles $15,000 mari 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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Lights and sound with tokens ~ Antique Mantle clocks (mint) Many other items Pete 845-5578678 petetraina4u@yahoo.com 1983 Glassport 19' 7'' inboard/outboard, 350 Chevy and 20' dual axle trailer. Needs work. Make offer. 203 740 0167 Hot water radiators 25.5" x 15.5" to 47" [10 total] and 19" x 36.5" and 39" BO 203-7400167 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

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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  Somewhere in Time Farm - Cut flowers & Sea  

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sonal Vegetables Sutherland.jr@gmail.com 845-807-8702 Wacky Weeds Produce Natural Grown Certified Wholesale Farmer 845-693-1153 Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. 845 -292-7838 Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup Inc. – New & used maple equipment & supplies for all size maple producers. Syrup, Cream, Candies, we ship anywhere. Sugar Hill Containers and Leader glass in stock. Call us at 845-292-8569 or email 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 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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FOR BETTER BUSINESS  Steven N. Mogel Attorney At Law 457 Broad

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way, STE 16A Monticello, NY 12701 www.sullivancountylawyers.com 845-791-4303 Licensed Security Guards & Any size property patrol. Alarm & camera installation with central station. Since 1980” When you are away your neighbors will play” Reasonable rates. 845-557 -8678. petetraina4u@yahoo.com Muthig & Sons - Landscaping - Logging Decks - Roofs - Firewood (845) 807-1711 Clown for all occasions, info @ www.misssunshinetheclown.com for all your party entertainment. 845-807-6222 Klein's Tax Service. 25+ Years Experience. (845) 292-9225 Wurtsboro Veterinary Clinic- 163 Sullivan St. Box 190, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 845-888-4884 Dr. Linda Tintle, Dr. Dean Tinter, Dr. Nancy Odell, Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio Norbert’s Clock Repair. Antique specialist. Fair Price. For estimate/pickup 845-887-5831 Old interesting barn finds? Call for free appraisal 482-4901 Hartley Consulting, INC. Strategic Development for Non Profits. www.hartleyconsulting.com Duke Pottery. www.dukepottery.com Pottery Studio, Art Gallery, Gift Shop. Open Year Round, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00-5:00 or by chance. 855 Co. Rd. 93, Roscoe, NY Clemente S Frances, Attorney at Law 845-8876344 or 570-729-8607. PO Box 866 32 Lower Main St. Callicoon, NY 12723 O&L Digital Photo- Weddings, Sweet 16, Birthdays, Baptisms and special events. Album packages & DVD video. 845-932-5020 or 917693-9891 www.dbase.com or olima@msn.com

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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Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Woodbourne, NY 845-434-7860- email: catskillbrokers@hvc.rr.com For all your real estate needs come for a visit and stay for a lifetime. “Trout Town USA” Roscoe, NY. Sullivan County, Delaware County – Lilly@elliot-pomeroy.com McKean Realtors – Farms and Lake Front Homes 845-583-6003 Barbanti Realty- 40 years in business- 845-292 -2800 Rieber Realty, Monticello, NY 845-794-0211. www.RieberRealty.com

HELP WANTED  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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