The Chemung and Tioga Associations of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) have teamed up to create a newsletter to provide farmers and gardeners with information on upcoming meetings, updates, strategies, cultural practices, marketing ideas and research results from Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
“Agriculture is a vital part of our regional economy. It is more important than ever that Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung and Tioga Counties help farmers find and apply the latest information and technology on their farms. Therefore, I am pleased to announce this joint effort of the agriculture programs of each association,” Andy Fagan, executive director of CCE Chemung and CCE Tioga
The first issue, published this week, offers articles highlighting topics that range from blueberries to record keeping. “We know that farming in Tioga and Chemung Counties is diverse,” said Michele Kline, Ag team leader at the Tioga Association of CCE.
She continued, “With an increased interest in locally grown food among consumers, more people are interested in raising their own food. Others are interested in purchasing that which is grown locally. Our newsletter is one way we will share information to help all producers – large and small, grow and market their products and build successful businesses.”
If interested in receiving the monthly newsletter, contact Michele Kline by email to ms328@cornell.edu or call (607) 687-4020 to join the mailing list. Print copies are available for farmers and gardeners at the local CCE Offices in Chemung County at 425 Pennsylvania Ave. in Elmira and Tioga County at 56 Main St. in Owego.
