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A single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Conservation District. Farm Service Agency administers federal farm programs and farm loan programs.

A single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Conservation District. Farm Service Agency administers federal farm programs and farm loan programs.

Technical and financial assistance and education to county land users and governments to promote the wise use and conservation of soil, water and related resources, including: critical area and water quality protection permit applications erosion and sediment control, stream bank stabilization storm water and agricultural waste management conservation education (videos, aerial photos, publications) annual seedling sales pond stocking program information on soils, topography, state and national wetlands inventory maps, flood zones

Provides educational programs on agriculture, horticulture and related topics. Provides assistance with insect, plant disease, weed identification and management crop production recommendations environment and health issues farmland and open space management and preservation. Also interprets research studies and educates populations on the proper safeguards when using chemicals/pesticides.

Provides Greene County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions solid waste and recycling management information and a program for disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas.

Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

A single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Conservation District. Farm Service Agency administers federal farm programs and farm loan programs.

Offers gardening education and information through trained volunteers. Individuals can become a Master Gardener by taking a 10 week course on horticulture.

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also includes information on home gardening including free or low-cost gardening classes.

Research-based programs and information from Cornell University and the National Land Grant System on these topics: agriculture, horticulture and environmental issues consumer and financial issues energy conservation and savings nutrition youth, family and community development Transportation options

AgricultureAdvises farmers on: farm business management marketing production practices soil testing pest management land management information for beginning farmers and rural landowners who need assistanceSponsors events to inform youth and adults about farmingMaintains a list of local community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, giving farmers an established market before the production season and consumers a weekly selection of just-harvested foodServes as a regional navigator for The American Farmland Trusts' Farmland for a New Generation program (NYFarmlandFinder.org), connecting farmers seeking land and landowners who want to keep their land in farming. Community Horticulture supports volunteer beautification efforts such as: Tompkins County Beautification Brigade City of Ithaca Citizen Pruners Master Composters Master Gardener Program provides services, including: community compost education home gardening classes written information advice on food/flower gardening and landscaping soil testing pest/plant identification services Master Gardeners coordinate the annual spring garden fair and plant sale answer gardening questions via phone or email at [email protected]

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management.

Provides educational programs, such as business analysis, marketing, personnel/labor, herd health, and nutrient management to help producers, growers, and agri-businesses to be competitive and profitable.

Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

Provides research-based field crop production recommendations and resources to help improve crop production efficiency through increased yields, improved quality, decreased input costs, protected yields, and new technologies.

Offers assistance with farm-business analysis and planning, one-on-one meetings with a financial consultant, and further consultancy for family-business operations. Including business plan and budget supports, financial and business decision-making, business transfers, etc.

Offers an opportunity for the community to raise chickens and share the harvest. Participants will attend workshops about various topics on raising chickens, and are responsible for visiting the chicks, feeding, watering, cleaning, coop moving, and gathering the eggs.