Cornell Cooperative Extension - Sullivan County 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2006:/sullivan//1 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2075, rs234 index_page_content 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/sullivan//1.1 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Welcome! We hope you find our new website helpful and informative. Please take some time to view our pages and learn more about what we offer. New information and improvements are being added weekly, so check back with us... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu

Welcome!
We hope you find our new website helpful and informative.
Please take some time to view our pages and learn more about what we offer. New information and improvements are being added weekly, so check back with us often!

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"The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system enables
people to improve their lives & communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. We strive now, more than ever before, to make Sullivan County a better place to live, work and grow."

Information for Flood Victims:

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County is providing Flood Fact Sheets and essential links for victims of recent regional flooding.

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Cornell Cooperative ExtensionPhone: 845-292-6180
64 Ferndale-Loomis RoadFax: 845-292-2154
Liberty, NY 12754email: sullivan@cornell.edu
]]> AGRICULTURE 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/sullivan//1.2 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Our Agriculture Program provides strong technical services, workshops and activities dealing with critical issues facing farmers, landowners and consumers. Major emphasis is placed on the issues of farm profitablilty, environmental management & agricultural development as they pertain to all... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu 002_Agriculture maine cows.jpg

Our Agriculture Program provides strong technical services, workshops and activities dealing with critical issues facing farmers, landowners and consumers. Major emphasis is placed on the issues of farm profitablilty, environmental management & agricultural development as they pertain to all sectors of agriculture.

Sullivan County's Agricultural Program Leader, Joe Walsh, can be reached
at 845-292-6180 or jjw11@cornell.edu.


FARMING Links .....

Cornell Pro Dairy

Cornell Animal Science

Cornell Small Farms Program

Sheep & Goat Marketing

New York Farms

NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets

NYS Agricultural Statistics Service

US Dept. of Agriculture

Drought Monitor

Marketing tip sheets for growers and agricultural businesses

“Farmer-to-farmer know-how" from NewFarm.org

]]> NATURAL RESOURCES 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/sullivan//1.3 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County provides programming and education about natural resource issues as a part of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Area. Major areas of focus in Sullivan County include community development, forestry, and water resources.... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu 004_Natural Resources dmid emeraldlake.jpg


Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County provides programming and education about natural resource issues as a part of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Area. Major areas of focus in Sullivan County include community development, forestry, and water resources. The information and programs are intended for homeowners, landowners, active citizens and local officials.


NATURAL RESOURCES Links .....

Cornell Forestry Extension program

Cornell Department of Natural Resources

The Master Forest Owner/COVERTS Program

New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA)

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Catskill Center for Conservation & Development

Cornell Fish and Wildlife Biology & Management

NY City Watersheds & Reservoirs

Cornell Sugar Maple Program

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PESTICIDE Links .....

DEC Pesticide Program

Cornell Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP)

Pesticide Safety Sheets

]]> ESNY 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/sullivan//1.7 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Visit the Eat Smart NY official website (NYS OTDA) “In Accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu 010_Eat Smart NY esnylogo.gif


Visit the Eat Smart NY official website (NYS OTDA)


“In Accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or
disability.”

The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low
income. It can help you buy nutrition foods for a better diet. To find out
more, contact Department of Family Services at (845) 292-0100.


Sullivan County's Eat Smart New York Project Director is Deborah Worden.
Deborah can be contacted at 845-292-6180 or dlc35@cornell.edu.

ESNY Dietician, Laurie Dosher, can be contacted at 845-292-6180
or ld77@cornell.edu.

ESNY Teaching Assistant, Shawn Comfort, can be contacted at
845-292-6180 or scc49@cornell.edu.

ESNY Teaching Assistant, SueAnn Boyd, can be contacted at
845-292-6180 or srb46@cornell.edu.

ESNY Program Secretary, Louise Murphy, can be contacted at
lmm45@cornell.edu.

]]> CONSUMER EDUCATION Program 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/sullivan//1.9 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z The mission of the Consumer Education Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County is to prevent consumers from falling onto financial hardships from various types of fraud. Prevention through education and information dissemination is a key to consumers becoming... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu 007_Consumer Education The mission of the Consumer Education Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County is to prevent consumers from falling onto financial hardships from various types of fraud.

Prevention through education and information dissemination is a key to consumers becoming aware of how to avoid different consumer fraud situations.

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Sean Welsh is Sullivan County's Consumer Educator.

Sean can be reached at 845-292-6180 or sw288@cornell.edu.

]]> Committees 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/sullivan//1.11 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z 2006 Officers Jim Lyttle, President Craig Luckey, Vice President Tanya Hahn, Secretary Sally Abrams, Treasurer Personnel & Finance Committee Vernon Stratton, Chair Sally Abrams Tanya Hahn Craig Luckey Jim Lyttle Chris Tsimpidis Chris Cunningham - Legislators' Representative Board of Directors... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu 011_Board Members 2006 Officers
Jim Lyttle, President
Craig Luckey, Vice President
Tanya Hahn, Secretary
Sally Abrams, Treasurer


Personnel & Finance Committee
Vernon Stratton, Chair
Sally Abrams
Tanya Hahn
Craig Luckey
Jim Lyttle
Chris Tsimpidis
Chris Cunningham - Legislators' Representative


Board of Directors
Sally Abrams
Cheri Bodnaruik
James DiNapoli
Brian Edwards
Darlene Fedun
Tanya Hahn
Craig Luckey
Jim Lyttle
Fred Michel
Vernon Stratton
Chris Tsimpidis
Chris Cunningham - Legislators' Representative


4H Program Committee
Craig Luckey (Chairperson)
Paula Barber
Cheri Bodnaruik
Mike Ellmauer
Janet Houghtaling
Elena Knight
Alana Manga


Agriculture Program Committee
Chris Tsimpidis (Chairperson)
Terry Forshay
Glenn Halloran
Fred Michel
Dennis Nearing
Patty Olsen
Alan Rajlevsky
Robert Sykes
Mike Walter


Family & Consumer Science Program Committee
Jim Lyttle (Chairperson)
Sally Abrams (Vice Chair)
Barbara Burns
Helen Diehl
Alegra Jennings
Eileen Reimer
Carol Smythe

]]> REALITY CHECK 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/sullivan//1.20 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Reality Check is not anti-smoker. It's about getting people to understand how tobacco companies manipulate people into smoking and getting hooked. Reality Check is about exposing the deceptive methods used by tobacco companies in order to get teens to... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu 002_Reality Check
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Reality Check is not anti-smoker. It's about getting people to understand how tobacco companies manipulate people into smoking and getting hooked.

Reality Check is about exposing the deceptive methods used by tobacco companies in order to get teens to smoke while empowering young people to stand up against them and make a change.

Reality Check is designed to reduce the impact of the number one preventable cause of death and disease in the world.... tobacco use.

Reality Check is a teen-led, youth empowerment campaign that conducts activities and projects designed to help teens make a more informed decision about tobacco use.

Reality Check is a movement made up of teens from every county in New York State who want to tell the tobacco industry that if they think they can keep targeting New York Teens without any resistance, they need a reality check.

In Sullivan County, Matt Welsh is the Reality Check Program Coordinator. Matt can be contacted at 845-292-6180 or mw293@cornell.edu.


Links .....

Reality Check NY

Reality Check Sullivan County


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State (NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance)

]]> Upcoming Events: 2006-11-16T03:02:40Z 2006-11-15T20:34:25Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2006:/sullivan//1.87 2006-11-15T20:34:25Z Empower NY Workshop Series November 29, 2006 / December 27, 2006 / January 31, 2007 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, Liberty, NY This series is made up of three classes, focusing on the following: Save Energy, Save Dollars Explore... sfg27 sfgraber@hotmail.com 014_Upcoming Events Empower NY Workshop Series
November 29, 2006 / December 27, 2006 / January 31, 2007
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, Liberty, NY

This series is made up of three classes, focusing on the following:

Save Energy, Save Dollars
Explore the many ways to reduce your energy bills through no-cost/low-cost energy actions. Choose ideas that work for your family and find out how much they will save you. FREE Energy saving items will be provided.
November 29, 2006 @ 6:30 pm

Understanding Credit
To establish credit or repair existing credit this workshop has helped many people boost their credit scores. Find out how to build your financial dreams through the use of credit.
December 27, 2006 @ 6:30 pm

Making Ends Meet
Learn techniques and tools that have helped lots of people enhance their financial situation. Find out about community resources that may assist you in reaching your financial goals. FREE money management tools will be provided.
January 31, 2007 @ 6:30 pm

FREE Admission

Contact: Sean Welsh, 877-292-5250 ext.108

Family Caregivers Holiday Celebration
December 1, 2006, 6-9pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, Liberty, NY

National Family Caregivers Month (NFC Month) — observed every November — is a nationally recognized month celebrated to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. NFC Month is a time to thank, support, educate, and celebrate more than 50 million family caregivers across the country.

Holiday music and entertainment by the delightful Mr. Eric Bressi or “Elvis’ Lost Brother” will highlight the evening, which also includes a light supper, dancing and door prizes! This will be a special evening for unpaid family caregivers of elderly persons with any illness or disability, as well as for families or individuals who are coping with Alzheimer’s disease. A minimum of ten participants is required for this event to be held. Hosted by the Caregiver Resource Center (a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Office for the Aging) and the Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester NY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Admission is FREE.

Contact: Bonnie Lewis, RN; 292-5250 ext.122 or Krissi Furstman; 292-5250 ext.118


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Our address is:
64 Ferndale-Loomis Road
Liberty, NY 12754

From Middletown (points east of Liberty):
Rt. 17 West to Exit 101/FERNDALE.
Turn RIGHT at end of exit ramp.
Drive .2 mile (under Rt. 17) and bear Right at intersection (sign for "Swan Lake").
Drive .2 mile to Ferndale-Loomis Road (first right after highway ramp).
Turn Right at base of hill onto Ferndale-Loomis Road (by "Ferndale Marketplace").
Stay on Ferndale-Loomis Road for 2.3 miles and tun LEFT into our parking lot.
Large sign indicates Cornell Cooperative Extension/Gerald J. Skoda Education Center).

From Kingston and Ellenville:
Rt. 209 South to Ellenville.
Turn Right onto Rt. 52 West. Follow to Liberty.
Turn LEFT at second set of traffic lights (by "Sam's Service Center").
Pizza Hut & Liberty Diner will be on right side.
Stay on this road until you see sign for "Swan Lake".
At intersection bear right.
Drive 1/5 mile to Ferndale-Loomis Road (first right after highway ramp).
Turn Right at base of hill onto Ferndale-Loomis Road (by "Ferndale Marketplace").
Stay on Ferndale-Loomis Road for 2.3 miles and tun LEFT into our parking lot.
Large sign indicates Cornell Cooperative Extension/Gerald J. Skoda Education Center).

From Binghamton (points west of Liberty):
Rt. 17 East to Exit 101/FERNDALE.
Turn RIGHT at end of exit ramp.
Drive .2 mile to Ferndale-Loomis Road (first right turn).
Turn Right at base of hill onto Ferndale-Loomis Road (at "Ferndale Marketplace").
Stay on Ferndale-Loomis Road for 2.3 miles and tun LEFT into our parking lot.
Large sign indicates Cornell Cooperative Extension/Gerald J. Skoda Education Center)

]]> COUNTY Facts & Maps 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 2006-07-31T03:01:31Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2006:/sullivan//1.81 2006-07-31T03:01:31Z Sullivan County is located in the southern portion of New York State, nearly halfway between Binghamton and New York City. It is separated from Pennsylvania by the Delaware River. The county is nestled firmly within the southern portion of the... sfg27 sfgraber@hotmail.com 013_About Our County Sullivan County is located in the southern portion of New York State, nearly halfway between Binghamton and New York City. It is separated from Pennsylvania by the Delaware River. The county is nestled firmly within the southern portion of the Catskill Mountains with its northeastern corner within the boundaries of the Catskill Park. The highest point in the county is a 3,118-foot peak unofficially known as Beech Mountain in the Town of Rockland. The lowest point, at approximately 475 feet, is along the Delaware River in the Town of Lumberland. The county has a total area of nearly 1,000 square miles. The county seat is Monticello.

The county’s name is in honor of Major General John Sullivan, who was a hero in the American Revolutionary War. When New York State established its first twelve counties in 1683, the present Sullivan County was part of Ulster County. In 1809, Sullivan County was split from Ulster County.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, the county’s population was approximately 74,000. 27,661 households and 18,311 families resided in the county. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.05. The median income for a household in the county was $36,998, and the median income for a family was $43,458. The per capita income for the county was $18,892.

Sullivan County has always been a popular tourist destination, with fishing, hiking, hunting, canoeing and other outdoor activities being among the major draws. However, its two most notable legacies to American pop culture are the resort complexes of the Borscht Belt (with golf courses, social events, and celebrated entertainers) and the 1969 Woodstock Festival when half a million people gathered in Sullivan County's Town of Bethel at Yasgur's Farm to hear one of the most memorable rock concerts ever held.

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]]> 4-H Program 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 2006-07-28T20:38:51Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2006:/sullivan//1.15 2006-07-28T20:38:51Z 4-H is the "hands-on" Youth Development program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. 4-H provides informal educational opportunities that will enable youth to become the leaders of tommorrow. 4-H clubs are organized groups of five or more boys and girls, ages... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu 001_4-H Youth Development 4H logo.jpg


4-H is the "hands-on" Youth Development program of Cornell Cooperative
Extension. 4-H provides informal educational opportunities that will enable youth
to become the leaders of tommorrow.

4-H clubs are organized groups of five or more boys and girls, ages 5 - 18, guided
by adult volunteers. They meet regularly to plan and work on 4-H projects.

The mission of the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program
is to create supportive learning envirobmnets in which youth reach their fullest
potential as capable, competent and caring citizens.


Sullivan County's 4-H Program Leader is Jim McKeegan.
Jim can be contacted at 845-292-6180 or jem99@cornell.edu.


4-H Community Educator, Marylin Russell, can be contacted at 845-292-6180
or mlr34@cornell.edu.


4-H School Programs Coordinator, Barbara McCausland, can be contacted at
845-292-6180 or bbm1@cornell.edu.


4-H Program Secretary, Stacey DeJong, can be contacted at 845-292-6180.


Matt Welch is 4-H's Reality Check Program Coordinator.
Matt can be contacted at 845-292-6180 or mw293@cornell.edu.

Visit the Reality Check web page.


4H Links .....

4H USA

NYS/Cornell 4-H Resource Directory

Cornell Dept. of Animal Science

National 4H Council

4H Educational Publications, Products, Gifts and more .....

Youth Development publications, videos, CD-Roms, DVD's & PDF Files at:
Cornell Cooperative Extension's Resource Center.

Curriculm Products at: National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc.

Apparel, gifts, educational resources & more at: 4-H Mall


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Chris Tsimpidis (Chairperson)
Terry Forshay
Glenn Halloran
Fred Michel
Dennis Nearing
Patty Olsen
Alan Rajlevsky
Robert Sykes
Mike Walter


]]> FARMERS' MARKETS 2006-11-15T20:42:29Z 2006-07-27T04:37:03Z tag:test-counties.cce.cornell.edu,2006:/sullivan//1.74 2006-07-27T04:37:03Z Jan Van Nostrand is the Sullivan County Farmers' Market Manager. Jan can be reached at 845-292-6180 or jderby@pronetisp.net. Visit the Sullivan County Farmers' Markets official website! 4 Open-Air Market Locations in Sullivan County: Jeffersonville Thursdays: 2-6 pm / May 25... sfg27 sfgraber@hotmail.com 005_Farmers Markets Jan Van Nostrand is the Sullivan County Farmers' Market Manager.

Jan can be reached at 845-292-6180 or jderby@pronetisp.net.


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Visit the Sullivan County Farmers' Markets official website!


4 Open-Air Market Locations in Sullivan County:

Jeffersonville
Thursdays: 2-6 pm / May 25 through October 5
Route 52 (Main Street) across from the U.S. Post Office.

Liberty
Fridays: 3-6:30 pm / May 12 through October 6
In the Municipal Lot on Darbee Lane near First National Bank of Jeffersonville.

Callicoon
Sundays: 11 am-3 pm / May 7 through November 26
Callicoon Creek Park
Audley Dorrer Drive near Delaware River bridge to Pennsylvania.

Roscoe
Sundays: 10 am-2 pm / May 21 through October 9
In the Municipal Parking Lot on Stewart Avenue.

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