2015
Mission Statement
Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well‐being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
Vision Statement
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a national leader in creating positive change on behalf of families and communities through rigorously-tested extension programs. We create measurable change in the following priority areas by aligning local needs with the resources and priorities of the land grant system and its state and federal partners. Priority Areas:
*Agriculture and Food Ststems
*4-H Youth Development/Children, Youth and Families
*Nutrition, Food Safety and Security and Obesity Prevention
*Community and Economic Vitality
Board of Directors
Walter Adam
Paul Bursic
Donald J. Chutas
Charles Fausold
Michael Lausell
Sam Maggio
Dick Peterson
Mark Rondianro
Steve Sierigk
Jerome Smyder
Karen Stewart
Erin Thaete
Program Committees:
Agriculture
Walt Adam
Ryan Bossert
Lisa Brower
Kathy Engel
Brud Holland
Lorin Hostetler
Ken Mansfield
Nicole Rawleigh
Cheryl Richtmyer
Youth, Families, and Nutriton Program Committee
Nancy Brand
Mary DeWalt
JoAnn Fratarcangelo
Emily Johnson
Marcia Kasprzk
Deb McDonald
Deb Morse
Megan Scuteri
Erin Thaete
Hidden Vally 4-H Camp Advisory Committee
Rebecca Bowers
Don Chutas
Molly Lane
Autumn Lavine
Bernadette Raupers
Megan Tift
Tom VanDerZee
Front Cover:
Children playing at the Celebration of Extension.
ED Letter, July/August
Summer … thank goodness! Even though I appreciate our four seasons, I look forward to summer every year. We live in such a beautiful area, and I love the freedom to get out and explore in warmer weather and with longer days. We are well into our summer programming here at CCESC, which means we are abuzz with activity, but almost none of it in the office! Camp is starting, the Teaching Garden is bursting with both welcome and unwelcome plants (a.k.a “weeds”), and I think that our agriculture and natural resources staff might be on a different farm or forest every day of the week.
Unfortunately, this summer arrived with quite a bit of weather-related fanfare, and some of our local roads and farm fields still show signs of the damage caused by flooding and washouts. How should your farm plan for disasters? Brett Chedzoy tackles this difficult but important topic in this issue. For residential households, do you know how to prepare for natural disasters, regardless of the season? We’ve provided links on our website, but the New York EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) website has information on everything from infectious diseases to power outages. For more information check out http://eden.cce.cornell.edu .
Mel Schroeder and the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCUDD) highlight the increased incidence of underage drinking during the summer, a topic related to not just youth development and health but also community safety. In her article, learn about two exciting new youth initiatives, Prevention Post Up and Operation Bracelet. Schuyler County youth are turning problems into opportunities for peer leadership.
The rain has both positive and negative impacts on home horticulture. Roger Ort brings you the latest information on the seasonal challenge of managing late blight, which is confirmed in the region. Even if the weather is a bit damp, the HEART (Healthy Eating and Activity in Rural Towns) group is “hitting the trail” twice a month on the Catharine Valley Trail – for updates please join their Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/597229737055744/
Whatever your plans are for this season, I hope that CCESC can help you get the most out of your home, garden, business or precious family time. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and sign up for our targeted bi-monthly newsletters to receive the latest information on how Cornell Cooperative Extension can help you put knowledge to work. I hope to see you at our events, or out in the community!