Eat Smart New York!
The Scoop Cooperative Extension News
Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities March and April 2014
Feature 1 Eat Smart New York! Two
educators announce retirement
Contents 3 Abbreviated Select-List of
Vegetable Varieties 2014
5 Senator Seward Saluted as
Distinuished 4-H Alumnus
6 Ham and Navy Bean Soup 7 International Money Transfers 7 Growing Together 8 Master Gardener Events
New York State Fair Teen Team ‘13
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10 4-H Builds Confidence 11 Kathlyn McCarthy Joins
4-H Staff
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Enrollment
Look for upcoming spring Master Gardener Workshops, page 8
Eat Smart New York! Two educators announce their retirements
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ith over 46 years of combined experiences serving residents of Schoharie County, Eat Smart New York nutrition educators Jan Ryder and Joan Frost have announced their retirements from Cornell Cooperative Extension. The retirements will allow Jan and Joan to turn their full attention to their families and communities, but it is an opportunity for Cooperative Extension to recognize their work accomplishments. As nutrition educators working primarily with limited-resource residents, Jan and Joan have spent time in the homes of their clients. The program goal has been to teach individuals how to prepare meals that help ensure healthy families over the
Open House and Retirement Celebration for Jan Ryder and Joan Frost Eat Smart New York Nutrition Educators Tuesday, April 8 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Extension Center, Cobleskill
Jan Ryder and Joan Frost
long term, particularly as diabetes and obesity continue to increase. “Our focus with families has been to show in a hands-on manner how they can eat better - eating more nutritiously while stretching limited family resources. That’s no small achievement in a growing world of processed foods and restaurant fast foods,” said Jan Ryder, an educator that has seen many changes in her 30 years of teaching. Small diet changes can make big improvements in a family’s health and nutrition. For instance, Joan recounted one story of a mother who rarely prepared vegetables for the family table as the children wouldn’t eat them. “I showed the mother other ways to prepare vegetables so that the family would enjoy them.” A year later, the mother met with Joan at a local farmers’ market showing fresh vegetables in hand.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ann Adams Teresa Adell James Bryant, Associate Treasurer William Gibson Terry Hughes, Treasurer Bill Johnson, Secretary Don Marsh, President Timothy Moore, Vice President Jedediah Radliff Thomas Selover, Associate Treasurer John Stanton Dottie Wehnau J. Carl Barbic, Schoharie County Supervisors’ Representative Otsego County Legislative Representative Andrew Turner, State Extension Specialist SCHOHARIE COUNTY STAFF Don Smyers, Executive Director David G. Cox, Agriculture Program Leader Kathlyn McCarthy, 4-H Program Educator Leslie Rigley, 4-H Program Educator Susan Salisbury and Mary Ann Sperano, Afterschool Program Site Coordinators Marilyn Janiczek, Family Consumer Sciences Program Leader Jan Carter-Ryder and Joan Frost, ESNY Nutrition Educators Rhonda Downs and Michelle Leveski, EFNEP Nutrition Educators Dorothy Gerdes, Administrative Director Dianne MacMillan, Accounting & Human Resource Manager Diane Eldredge, Information & Records Manager Linda Sheets, Maintenance OTSEGO COUNTY STAFF Patti Zellmer, Resource Educator 4-H Youth Development Dianne Dirig, Family Consumer Sciences Program Leader Connie Bennett and Christina Lathan, ESNY Nutrition Educators Madelyn Sanchez, Office Administrator Robin Henson, Administrative Assistant Mary Teller, SBN Finance Lead
The Scoop Vol. 22, No. 1, March & April 2014 Published 6 times per year by Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 123 Lake Street Cobleskill, NY 12043 Cooperstown, NY 13326 (518) 234-4303 or (518) 296-8310 (607) 547-2536 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://schoharie-otsego.cce.cornell.edu
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All staff contributors in this newsletter can be contacted at Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties by calling (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310, Cooperstown Office at (607) 547-2536 or e-mail. David Cox [email protected] Dianne Dirig [email protected] Marilyn Janiczek [email protected] Kathlyn McCarthy [email protected] Leslie Rigley [email protected] Patti Zellmer [email protected]
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An Abbreviated Select-List of Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners in New York State for 2014
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he following list of vegetables is selected from the complete list of over 40 vegetable crops for gardeners as compiled by Sarah Hulick and Lori Brewer from the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University. To see the full list, go to http//www.gardening.cornell.edu/vegetables/vegvar.pdf or call Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties in Cobleskill at (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310 or Cooperstown at (607) 547-2536 and request a copy. The Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners in New York State website, http://vegvariety.cce.cornell.edu. has detailed descriptions and seed sources of more than 6,000 vegetable varieties including those listed in the report. Compare varieties, review ratings by fellow gardeners, and offer your own observations of the varieties that perform best in your garden. Vegetable varieties listed in this report should be well adapted for New York State home gardens. They are relatively of high quality, dependable, possess disease and insect resistance when possible, and have a relatively long harvest period. Varieties not listed here may be satisfactory or even perform better under certain conditions.
Key to Notation
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At least 4 NY gardeners’ ratings averaging > 3.5 stars at: vegvariety.cce.cornell.edu
A BCMV
Alternaria stem resistant Tolerance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus BV1 & NY15 Bacterial leaf spot resistant strains 1, 2, and 3 are noted Tolerance to citrus tristeza virus Fusarium resistant or tolerant Hybrid (or indicated in name) Late Blight Resistant (see details below) Zucchini yellows mosaic and watermelon virus resistant Mosaic resistant Root knot nematode resistant or tolerant Northern Corn Leaf Blight Phytophthora resistant or tolerant
BLS CTV F H LBR M MR N NCLB P
CORN
#
New varieties to this year’s list
PM
Powdery mildew resistant or tolerant
R
Rust resistant
SE SH2 SMR SR SW
Sugar enhanced Supersweet Scab, mosaic resistant Scab resistant, potatoes Stewart's wilt
T Th V YR
Tolerance to tobacco mosaic Thrips resistant Verticillium resistant or tolerant Yellows resistant
Vegetable Varieties (all H, all yellow kernels except when CUCUMBER indicated white [WH] or bicolor [BC]): Slicing
Sweet Early
Fleet (BC, SE), Geronimo (BC, SE), Jester II, Seneca Spring (BC, SE), Sundance, Sugar Buns, Temptation (BC, SE), Trinity (BC, SE)
Midseason
Incredible (SE, SW) #, Jubilee, Precious Gem (BC, SE), Argent (SE, WH, R, SW), Silverado (WH), Silver King (WH, SE, NCLB, R, SW), Tuxedo
Late Season
Bodacious, Delectable (BC, SE), Sensor (BC, SE) , Sugar Ace
Super-sweet
Northern Extra Sweet
Popcorn
Mini Bluepopper
Pickling
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Burpless Hybrid II (MR), Diva*, Greensleeves, Marketmore 76 (SMR, PM)*, Marketmore 86 (SMR, PM)*, Orient Express, Raider, pacemaster (SMR), Straight Eight #, Sweet Slice (H, SMR)* Muncher # (MR), National, Regal (H, SMR), Salt and Pepper (H, PM)#
agriculture
Vegetable Varieties (continued)
LETTUCE
POTATOES
Crisphead (Iceberg)
Great Lakes (Fall), Ithaca, Summertime, Tom Thumb
Early
Dark Red Norland (SR)*, Superior (SR)
Butterhead (Bibb/Boston types)
Buttercrunch*, Esmerelda, Four Seasons, Sangria, Winter Density
Mid-Season
Chieftain, Kennebec#, (Reba, Salem (SR), Yukon Gold*
Looseleaf
Black Seeded Simpson*, Green Ice, Ibis, Lollo Rossa, New Red Fire, Oak Leaf, Prizehead, Red Sails*, Ruby, Salad Bowl, Slobolt
Late Season
Elba, Katahdin
Specialty
All Blue*, All Red*, Adirondack Blue, Adirondack Red, Carola, Dark Red Norland*, French Fingerling, German Butterball
Cosmo Savoy, Green Towers, Little Gem, Parris Island, Valmaine (a.k.a Paris White or Valmaine Savoy) (MR)
PUMPKINS Bigger
Autumn Gold (H), Gladiator (H, PM), Gold Rush (H), Howden, Rocket (H), Tom Fox
Sierra
Medium
Howdy Doody (H), Jackpot (H), Magic Lantern (H, PM), Racer (H), Rouge vif D'Etampes (French heirloom), Spooktacular (H)
Smaller
Baby Bear, Baby Pam (H), Lil' Ironsides (H), Lumina (H), Small Sugar, Snackjack (H)
Mini
Baby Boo, Jack-be-Little, Munchkin
Giant
Atlantic Giant, Big Max, Prizewinner
Cos (Romaine)
French (Batavia) MELON Orange flesh
Ambrosia , Gold Star (H,F), Athena (H,F,0,1, and 2, PM 1&2), Burpee Hybrid, Fastbreak, Halona, Hannah's choice (H), Harper Hybrid (F), Iroquois (F), Pulsar, Superstar (H,F)
Green Flesh
Early Dew, Passport
Specialty
Charantais, Edonis, Galia
Heirloom
Eel River, Jenny Lind, Rocky Ford, Schoon’s Hard shell
ONIONS Transplants (Not for long term storage) Seed (Early maturing) Seed or Transplant (Long term storage) Sets Green or Bunching
TOMATO Cherry
Fruity Orange, Mountain Magic (H, LBR)#, Sarah’s Goldstar Cherry, Sungold (H)*, Sunsugar*, Super Sweet 100 (H)*, Sweet 100 (H)*, Sweet Million*
Currant
Red Currant*
Grape
Jubilee (H), Smarty (H), Sugary large Grape/small Roma - Juliet (H)
Extra Early
Cosmonaut Volkove, Currant, Daybreak (H), Early Cascade (H), Gold Rush
Cabernet (H)#, Copra (H)*, Duration (H), Fortress (H), Mars (H), Redwing (H)
Early
Cascade (H,V,F,A), Early Girl*, Gold Dust (H,V), Lemon Boy, Sunrise (H,V,F,T), Taxi (H)
Stuttgarter *
Main Season
Basket Vee (V), Better Boy (H,V,F), Big Beef (H,V,N,T)*, Big Boy, Celebrity (H,V,F,N)*, Defiant (H, LBR)#, Jet Star (H,V, F)*, Moneymaker, Mountain Fresh H,F,V), Mountain Merit (H, LBR,#), Mountain Spring (H,V,F), Palisade (H), Plum Regal (HLBR,#) Sunbeam (H,V,F), Sunrise (H, V, F), Supersonic (H,V,F)*, Ultra Sweet (H,V,F,N)
Ailsa Craig Exhibition*, Bennie’s Red, Candy (H), Copra*#, Red Sweet Spanish, Walla Walla, White Sweet Spanish Arsenal (H), Early Yellow Globe, Precedent (H)
Evergreen Hardy White, He-Shi-Ko, Long White Bunching, Southport White
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agriculture Vegetable Varieties (continued) PEPPERS
TOMATOES (cont.)
Early
Ace (H), Apple, Carmen*, Golden Bell, Gypsy (H), Lipstick, New Ace (H), Redstart (H)
Main Season
Boynton Bell (H; BLS 1,2,3), Golden Bell (Yellow), King Arthur (BLS 2), Lady Bell (H), Sweet Banana, Sweet Chocolate, Yellow Belle II (H)
Hot
Biscayne (H), Cayenne Long, Hungarian Yellow Wax, Mucho Nacho (H), Numex Joe E Parker, Serrano, Super Chili (H)
Thin Walled Frying Types
Cubanelle, Italian Sweet, Jimmy Nardello #
Paste
Amish Paste*, Classica (H), La Roma (H), La Rosa (H), Nova, Plum Dandy (H), Roma (V, F), San Marzano, Viva Italia
Pear
Yellow Pear*
Heirlooms
Aunt Ruby’s German Green*, Rainbow, Black from Tula, Black Krim, Black Prince, Box Car Willie, Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Garden Peach, Golden Queen, Green Zebra, Moskvich, Mr. Stripey, Opalka*, Pineapple (*, #), Striped German, Striped Roman, Stupice*, Tappy’s Heritage
Senator James Seward Saluted Seward named Distinguished 4-H Alumnus at association annual meeting
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tate Senator James Seward was honored as a “Distinguished 4-H Alumnus” at the December 12 Annual Meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties. Senator Seward is the first documented New York Distinguished Alumnus to be listed in the National Directory. A native of Otsego County, Senator Seward attended Oneonta public schools and graduated from Hartwick College with a BA degree in political science. He also studied at the Nelson Rockefeller Institute of SUNY Albany. Senator Seward was first elected to the state senate in 1986. Today, he serves as chairman of the Insurance Committee and is active on committees for Agriculture, Education, Finance, Health, Higher Education,
Mental Health and Rules. Senator Seward said, “The ideals I learned while a 4-H member helped give birth to my interest in public service and continue to foster my passion each and every day. The leadership and life skills taught through the 4-H program provide a sound foundation that Congratulating Distinguished 4-H Alumnus Senator have served our alumni Seward are Don Smyers, Executive Director, Cornell well and will guide the Cooperative Extension (CCE) Schoharie and Otsego current crop of young Counties; James Bryant, President CCE Board of members toward future Directors; and Patti Zellmer, 4-H Educator. success. I am extremely humbled to be named a Distinguished 4-H Alumnus and will strive tance of leadership, public speaking, to live up to this prestigious honor.” and community service. A majoirty As a 4-H Club member in the Jolly Junctioneers 4-H Club, Senator Seward learned firsthand the impor5
of alumni feel that 4-H experiences have also significantly contributed to
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healthy living recipe
About our recipes. . . Our recipes demonstrate newer, healthy-living food preparations. They are based on research from the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University and are chosen to meet the following principles:
* Seasonal and local produce are featured.
* The ingredients are afford* *
* *
able and readily available. Recipes are simple and take a reasonable amount of time to prepare. The recipe has 35% or fewer calories from fat, unless it is a meat recipe in which case it has a limit of 50% of calories from fat. The recipe has minimal added sugars. All recipes are tested by Cooperative Extension Eat Smart New York staff.
If you would like to participate in the Eat Smart New York! program, and learn to make delicious, healthy meals on a limited income, please contact us.
Ham and Navy Bean Soup
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ecipes in Cornell Cooperative Extension programs are used to illustrate healthy affordable foods that are accessible and delicious. Our diverse recipe collection can make USDA’s My Plate guidance tasty and interesting.
The recipes promote good health by moderating fat and added sugar content without sacrificing taste. To curb fat content, lean meat and low-fat dairy products are used, and most recipes have 35% or fewer calories from fat (or up to 5 grams of fat per serving). All Cornell recipes contain less than 2 teaspoons of added sugar per serving.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Serving Size About 1.5 cups (12.5 ounces) Servings Per Recipe 6
8 6 1 1 2 2 1½ 1½ ¼
ounces dried navy beans cups water ham bone yellow onion, chopped stalks celery, finely chopped bay leaves teaspoons dried tarragon leaves teaspoons salt teaspoon black pepper
Amount Per Serving
Makes 6 servings
Calories
Calories from Fat
0 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 606mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 25g Dietary Fiber 4g
Instructions
Sugars 1g
1. Place beans in large bowl; cover completely with water. Soak 6 to 8 hours or overnight. 2. Drain beans and discard water. 3. Combine beans, water, ham bone, onion, celery, bay leaves and tarragon leaves in slow cooker. 4. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. 5. Discard the ham bone and bay leaves; stir in salt and pepper. 6
Protein 8g
8%
14%
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. 2000
2,500
Total Fat
65g
80g
Saturated Fat
20g
25g
300mg
300mg
Sodium
2,400mg
2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
25g
30g
4% calories from fat
financial
International Money Transfers Remitters gain new protections through disclosures
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ith new federal rules now in effect, consumers can become more informed when sending money internationally. Consumers will be able to compare costs, know how much money will arrive, and have errors resolved. The new electronic money transfer or remittance rule provides new disclosures for international transfers. Before they pay, consumers will have the right to know: • exchange rates • money transfer fees and taxes • amount received outside U.S. • if other foreign fees and taxes may apply
cancel a remittance, what to do if there’s an error, and how to submit a complaint. Consumers will have 30 minutes to cancel a money transfer and get a refund (if the money has not been received). If a consumer reports an error, the money transmitter must investigate the problem. If the money does not arrive as promised the consumer may be entitled to a refund. The remittance rule applies to electronic money transfers over $15 at banks, retail money transmitters, credit unions and broker-dealers. Information on this rule is available in Spanish, French-Creole, Chinese, English and Tagalog.
Consumers may contact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) at www.consumerfinance.gov and click “Submit Complaint” or call (855) 411-CFPB (2372) for unresolved issues. Article submitted by Marilyn Janiczek, Family & Consumer Sciences Program Leader
Receipts must now include when the money will be available at its destination. The receipts will also provide information on the right to
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n opportunity for parents and children to garden together. Open to Schoharie County Families with youth ages 5 to 18.
Here’s What You Get • Hands-on garden based activities for youth and adults to do together • Garden materials and seeds • Education on topics such as: plants, soil, garden planning • Three monthly meetings in the spring • Enrollment in Schoharie County 4-H • Direct access to Master Gardener Volunteers Registration Materials are now available. Meetings begin March 15 at the Extension Center in Cobleskill. Registrations will be accepted through March 13. Cost is $5 per meeting per family. To register call the Schoharie County 4-H office at (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310. 7
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Master Gardener Events About our programs . . . The Master Gardener programs provide the following services to Schoharie and Otsego County residents: * * * * * *
pH soil testing for home gardens Plant identification Disease and insect diagnostics and control Home and family gardening workshops Cornell University resources Community gardens
Our Master Gardener volunteers provide coverage on a part-time basis. Walk-ins are welcome. If a Master Gardener is unavailable at the time you arrive you may leave samples for them to review and they will return a call to you when they are in the office. Office Hours: Schoharie County office: (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Otsego County office: (607) 547-2536 ext. 228 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schoharie County Volunteer Master Gardeners Debra Bechtold, Nancie Bidwell, Carol Bodnar, Susan Carver, Iracema Drew, Perry Davenport, Gordon Emerson, Michele Finin, Beth Gray, Julie Herzog, Dolores Kloczko, Brenda Sayward, Leslie Rigley, Joanne Rosman, Antonia Triumpho-Ullman, Barbara Waring, Brenda Weaver, Carolyn Willet. Otsego County Volunteer Master Gardeners Ellen Alex, Susan Blass, Susan Burdsall, Karen Correll, Mary-Ellen Crawford, Darlene Crowe, Dianne Dirig, Teresa Emmitt, Tim Feury, Luisa Fuentes, Belle Gadomski, Aaron Gill, Pati Grady, Laura Hansel, Cathleen Howorth, Sandra Jackson, Wanda Jagocki, Mike Jeanette, Susan Jones, Kathy Koch, Ellen LaSalle, Annette MacLeod, Katherine Mansur, Barbara Marsala, Kristen Masters, Christine McGurrin, Nancy McMullen, Joan Miller, Elaine Nahman, Arlene Nygren, Mary O’Leary, Barb Petersen, Eve Rabbiner, Joan Rielly, Judith Russell, Jeanie Schmeidel, Carolyn Staley, Francine Stayter, Dave Thompson, Jeanne Tommell, Mary Welch, Carole Westerman and Margaret Woodrow.
Planning Your Vegetable Garden Monday, March 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill Propagation of Houseplants Monday, March 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill Hands-On Fruit Tree and Shrub Pruning Workshop Saturday, March 22 10 a.m. to Noon Middlefield Orchards 2274 State Highway 166 in the Town of Middlefield Seed Starting Workshop Monday, March 24 6:30 to 8 p.m. Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill Spring Garden Day Saturday, April 12 Sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Otsego County and held at Milford Central School in conjunction with the 2014 OCCA Earth Festival. Keynote Speaker, Barbara Melera, CEO of Landreth Seed Company. Pruning with Rebecca Hargrave Saturday, April 26 Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown Please call the Cooperstown office for further details at (607) 547-2536.
Extension Spring Plant Sales Saturday, May 17 9 a.m. to Noon Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill Saturday, May 31 Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown
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youth development
New York State Fair Teen Team ‘13 Science or magic? Blenders and butterflies “Is it Science or Magic?” was the theme of the Schoharie and Otsego Counties 4-H booth at State Fair, August 26-29. Otsego County 4-H teens taught hundreds of fairgoers about energy, healthy smoothies, and cool dispersion and dissolving science projects. The Cornell energy bike was a popular attraction. All ages wanted to test the level of energy they could generate to light up the power board. The energy bike also powered a blender. Yes!, a blender powered by the pedal strokes of the energy
bike turned healthy ingredients into a refreshing smoothie. Younger state fair visitors lined up to do cool science projects such as dispersion by creating butterflies. Others tested their energy to power a puff car. The blender and butterflies were great hands on tools to teach science at the Great New York State Fair. The State Fair Teen Team did a great job teaching and interacting with an estimated audience of 1,000 people.
members were Nate Edwards, Adam Agoglia, Lora Andela, Teagen Bolin and Joan Attanasio. 4-H Kids and Horses State Fair Teen members are Ben Andela and Ian Bolin. Thank you Christine Edwards for Science project instruction; Karen Andela, for transportation of exhibits, State Fair Teen Team, 4-H Kids & Horses. Article submitted by Patti Zellmer, 4-H Program Leader
The State Fair Teen Team 2013
Energy Bike: Youth and adults created (peddled!) enough energy to blend approximately 400, 2 oz. smoothie samples! l-r Adam Agoglia, Nate Edwards.
Chemistry and the Environment: Dispersion & Dissolving, youth visitors enthusiastically created approximately
300 “dispersing” butterflies!
The frisbee throwing 4-H FIRST robot was a highlight of the SUNY Oneonta booth at State Fair. l-r, Alex Jean-Charles, SUNY Oneonta and 4-H robotics mentor; Christina Miller, SUNY Oneonta; Dylan Davidson and Adam Agoglia, 4-H members.
Otsego County 4-H Teen Team, l-r back: Ben Andela, Adam Agoglia, Teagen Bolin, Lora Andela, Ian Bolin; front: Joan Attanasio, Nate Edwards.
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4-H Builds Confidence
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hen you were fifteen years old were you able to stand up in front of two judges and give a speech on the benefits of artificially inseminating dairy cattle? What if we added an audience of 25 youth and adults to the room you were speaking in? Would you still be able to comfortably finish that 5-10 minute speech? What if you were 10 years old and presenting an illustrated presentation on ice fishing to that same crowd of people, would you be nervous? How about when you were 6 years old? Could you demonstrate how to make chocolate milk to audience members and judges without spilling a drop? 4-H Public Presentations is how youth in Schoharie County are leaping out of their comfort zones, conquering their fears and preparing themselves for the future. Not only do Public Presentations allow youth to practice poise under pressure, it teaches them how to organize their thoughts so others can understand them. Public speaking challenges youth and helps them build self-confidence.
4-H public presentations February 1
Over forty 4-H members ages six to fifteen participated in 4-H Public Presentations in February at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cobleskill with each speaking on a topic of his or her choice in front of a panel of judges and a large audience. Presentation topics included bee keeping, catapults, trombone playing, making a duct tape wallet, rabbit care, bike safety, astrology, cave bats of New York, and ball pythons. Schoharie County 4-H congratulates the youth that participated in Public Presentations. A special thanks to the judges that volunteered their
time: Ivy Jean Reynolds, Dennis Shaw, Nancy Brumaghim, Amanda Rhodes, Julia Walter, Don Schaffer, Trish Bergen, Lisa Ovitt, Ron Cleve, Jeanne Christensen, Betty Lou Adamovich. For more 4-H information please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties at (518) 234-4303 or find us on Face book www.facebook.com/ schohariecounty4H. Article submitted by Kathlyn McCarthy, 4-H Educator
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Jan and Joan have heard many similar responses from clients over the years. Both have had former clients approach them years after completing the program. The clients often remarked about the impact the program had made with them and in ways that were gratifying to the two. As Jan and Joan near retirement, what’s next for them? Jan plans on volunteering at food pantries where
she can continue to help individuals with practical nutrition education. And for Joan, it’s an opportunity to spend more time with children, grandchildren and siblings. “I love to cook and love to share what I have learned as an educator,” Joan remarked. “The nutrition information and continuing education has helped me as a teacher on the job and into retirement.” 10
Please join Cooperative Extension and celebrate Jan and Joan’s retirement at an open house on Tuesday, April 8 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Center, 173 South Grand Street, Cobleskill. They would enjoy seeing everyone, particularly the many friends made over the years. Article submitted by Don Smyers, Executive Director
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Kathlyn McCarthy Joins 4-H Staff
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ornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties welcomes Kathlyn McCarthy as 4-H Community Educator. Kathlyn will work with Leslie Rigley to develop and strengthen 4-H community clubs, projects, and activities.
Kathlyn comes to Cooperative Extension with a teaching background and passion for agriculture and environmental studies. She graduated from Cobleskill-Richmondville High School where she was a dedicated FFA member. Kathlyn began her post-secondary education at SUNY Cobleskill where she received an Associate’s Degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Dairy Production Management, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business Management. In 2010, Kathlyn completed her graduate education at Oswego State University where she earned a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Education.
Before beginning her Master’s Degree program, Kathlyn completed an internship at Oswegatchie Educational Center in Croghan, New York, where she taught leadership, teambuilding, and outdoor education. Additionally, she has worked in Delta, Utah as a student intern to help expand a large family owned dairy farm. Most recently, Kathlyn has been substitute teaching with a long term assignment as an agriculture teacher in Salem, New York. She has also worked for Kelley Farm and Garden in Cobleskill for many years. Kathlyn is excited to engage 4-H members, parents, and volunteers with new and expanded programs. She may be contacted at kmm427@ cornell.edu.
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their success in the workforce and that the knowledge and skills gained through 4-H continue to benefit them in their adult lives. Many top entertainers, athletes, business individuals and educators got their start in 4-H. Well known alumni include Al Gore, Walter Mondale, David Letterman, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Nettles, Reggie White, Archie Manning, Orville Redenbacher, and Nancy Grace.
About Distinguished 4-H Alumni The National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) creates, verifies, and maintains the data base of Distinguished 4-H Alumni. With support of National 4-H Headquarters at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA, the nationwide
directory was established to recognize 4-H alumni who are successful and have contributed to their communities. 4-H Alumni are making a major impact at the local, state, and national level. Individuals are recognized in six categories, including Public Service in which Senator Seward is being recognized. The directory can be found at: http://www.nae4ha. com/4-h-distinguished-alumni.
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Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities March and April 2014
Feature 1 Eat Smart New York! Two
educators announce retirement
Contents 3 Abbreviated Select-List of
Vegetable Varieties 2014
5 Senator Seward Saluted as
Distinuished 4-H Alumnus
6 Ham and Navy Bean Soup 7 International Money Transfers 7 Growing Together 8 Master Gardener Events
New York State Fair Teen Team ‘13
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10 4-H Builds Confidence 11 Kathlyn McCarthy Joins
4-H Staff
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Enrollment
Look for upcoming spring Master Gardener Workshops, page 8
Eat Smart New York! Two educators announce their retirements
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ith over 46 years of combined experiences serving residents of Schoharie County, Eat Smart New York nutrition educators Jan Ryder and Joan Frost have announced their retirements from Cornell Cooperative Extension. The retirements will allow Jan and Joan to turn their full attention to their families and communities, but it is an opportunity for Cooperative Extension to recognize their work accomplishments. As nutrition educators working primarily with limited-resource residents, Jan and Joan have spent time in the homes of their clients. The program goal has been to teach individuals how to prepare meals that help ensure healthy families over the
Open House and Retirement Celebration for Jan Ryder and Joan Frost Eat Smart New York Nutrition Educators Tuesday, April 8 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Extension Center, Cobleskill
Jan Ryder and Joan Frost
long term, particularly as diabetes and obesity continue to increase. “Our focus with families has been to show in a hands-on manner how they can eat better - eating more nutritiously while stretching limited family resources. That’s no small achievement in a growing world of processed foods and restaurant fast foods,” said Jan Ryder, an educator that has seen many changes in her 30 years of teaching. Small diet changes can make big improvements in a family’s health and nutrition. For instance, Joan recounted one story of a mother who rarely prepared vegetables for the family table as the children wouldn’t eat them. “I showed the mother other ways to prepare vegetables so that the family would enjoy them.” A year later, the mother met with Joan at a local farmers’ market showing fresh vegetables in hand.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ann Adams Teresa Adell James Bryant, Associate Treasurer William Gibson Terry Hughes, Treasurer Bill Johnson, Secretary Don Marsh, President Timothy Moore, Vice President Jedediah Radliff Thomas Selover, Associate Treasurer John Stanton Dottie Wehnau J. Carl Barbic, Schoharie County Supervisors’ Representative Otsego County Legislative Representative Andrew Turner, State Extension Specialist SCHOHARIE COUNTY STAFF Don Smyers, Executive Director David G. Cox, Agriculture Program Leader Kathlyn McCarthy, 4-H Program Educator Leslie Rigley, 4-H Program Educator Susan Salisbury and Mary Ann Sperano, Afterschool Program Site Coordinators Marilyn Janiczek, Family Consumer Sciences Program Leader Jan Carter-Ryder and Joan Frost, ESNY Nutrition Educators Rhonda Downs and Michelle Leveski, EFNEP Nutrition Educators Dorothy Gerdes, Administrative Director Dianne MacMillan, Accounting & Human Resource Manager Diane Eldredge, Information & Records Manager Linda Sheets, Maintenance OTSEGO COUNTY STAFF Patti Zellmer, Resource Educator 4-H Youth Development Dianne Dirig, Family Consumer Sciences Program Leader Connie Bennett and Christina Lathan, ESNY Nutrition Educators Madelyn Sanchez, Office Administrator Robin Henson, Administrative Assistant Mary Teller, SBN Finance Lead
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An Abbreviated Select-List of Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners in New York State for 2014
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he following list of vegetables is selected from the complete list of over 40 vegetable crops for gardeners as compiled by Sarah Hulick and Lori Brewer from the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University. To see the full list, go to http//www.gardening.cornell.edu/vegetables/vegvar.pdf or call Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties in Cobleskill at (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310 or Cooperstown at (607) 547-2536 and request a copy. The Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners in New York State website, http://vegvariety.cce.cornell.edu. has detailed descriptions and seed sources of more than 6,000 vegetable varieties including those listed in the report. Compare varieties, review ratings by fellow gardeners, and offer your own observations of the varieties that perform best in your garden. Vegetable varieties listed in this report should be well adapted for New York State home gardens. They are relatively of high quality, dependable, possess disease and insect resistance when possible, and have a relatively long harvest period. Varieties not listed here may be satisfactory or even perform better under certain conditions.
Key to Notation
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At least 4 NY gardeners’ ratings averaging > 3.5 stars at: vegvariety.cce.cornell.edu
A BCMV
Alternaria stem resistant Tolerance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus BV1 & NY15 Bacterial leaf spot resistant strains 1, 2, and 3 are noted Tolerance to citrus tristeza virus Fusarium resistant or tolerant Hybrid (or indicated in name) Late Blight Resistant (see details below) Zucchini yellows mosaic and watermelon virus resistant Mosaic resistant Root knot nematode resistant or tolerant Northern Corn Leaf Blight Phytophthora resistant or tolerant
BLS CTV F H LBR M MR N NCLB P
CORN
#
New varieties to this year’s list
PM
Powdery mildew resistant or tolerant
R
Rust resistant
SE SH2 SMR SR SW
Sugar enhanced Supersweet Scab, mosaic resistant Scab resistant, potatoes Stewart's wilt
T Th V YR
Tolerance to tobacco mosaic Thrips resistant Verticillium resistant or tolerant Yellows resistant
Vegetable Varieties (all H, all yellow kernels except when CUCUMBER indicated white [WH] or bicolor [BC]): Slicing
Sweet Early
Fleet (BC, SE), Geronimo (BC, SE), Jester II, Seneca Spring (BC, SE), Sundance, Sugar Buns, Temptation (BC, SE), Trinity (BC, SE)
Midseason
Incredible (SE, SW) #, Jubilee, Precious Gem (BC, SE), Argent (SE, WH, R, SW), Silverado (WH), Silver King (WH, SE, NCLB, R, SW), Tuxedo
Late Season
Bodacious, Delectable (BC, SE), Sensor (BC, SE) , Sugar Ace
Super-sweet
Northern Extra Sweet
Popcorn
Mini Bluepopper
Pickling
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Burpless Hybrid II (MR), Diva*, Greensleeves, Marketmore 76 (SMR, PM)*, Marketmore 86 (SMR, PM)*, Orient Express, Raider, pacemaster (SMR), Straight Eight #, Sweet Slice (H, SMR)* Muncher # (MR), National, Regal (H, SMR), Salt and Pepper (H, PM)#
agriculture
Vegetable Varieties (continued)
LETTUCE
POTATOES
Crisphead (Iceberg)
Great Lakes (Fall), Ithaca, Summertime, Tom Thumb
Early
Dark Red Norland (SR)*, Superior (SR)
Butterhead (Bibb/Boston types)
Buttercrunch*, Esmerelda, Four Seasons, Sangria, Winter Density
Mid-Season
Chieftain, Kennebec#, (Reba, Salem (SR), Yukon Gold*
Looseleaf
Black Seeded Simpson*, Green Ice, Ibis, Lollo Rossa, New Red Fire, Oak Leaf, Prizehead, Red Sails*, Ruby, Salad Bowl, Slobolt
Late Season
Elba, Katahdin
Specialty
All Blue*, All Red*, Adirondack Blue, Adirondack Red, Carola, Dark Red Norland*, French Fingerling, German Butterball
Cosmo Savoy, Green Towers, Little Gem, Parris Island, Valmaine (a.k.a Paris White or Valmaine Savoy) (MR)
PUMPKINS Bigger
Autumn Gold (H), Gladiator (H, PM), Gold Rush (H), Howden, Rocket (H), Tom Fox
Sierra
Medium
Howdy Doody (H), Jackpot (H), Magic Lantern (H, PM), Racer (H), Rouge vif D'Etampes (French heirloom), Spooktacular (H)
Smaller
Baby Bear, Baby Pam (H), Lil' Ironsides (H), Lumina (H), Small Sugar, Snackjack (H)
Mini
Baby Boo, Jack-be-Little, Munchkin
Giant
Atlantic Giant, Big Max, Prizewinner
Cos (Romaine)
French (Batavia) MELON Orange flesh
Ambrosia , Gold Star (H,F), Athena (H,F,0,1, and 2, PM 1&2), Burpee Hybrid, Fastbreak, Halona, Hannah's choice (H), Harper Hybrid (F), Iroquois (F), Pulsar, Superstar (H,F)
Green Flesh
Early Dew, Passport
Specialty
Charantais, Edonis, Galia
Heirloom
Eel River, Jenny Lind, Rocky Ford, Schoon’s Hard shell
ONIONS Transplants (Not for long term storage) Seed (Early maturing) Seed or Transplant (Long term storage) Sets Green or Bunching
TOMATO Cherry
Fruity Orange, Mountain Magic (H, LBR)#, Sarah’s Goldstar Cherry, Sungold (H)*, Sunsugar*, Super Sweet 100 (H)*, Sweet 100 (H)*, Sweet Million*
Currant
Red Currant*
Grape
Jubilee (H), Smarty (H), Sugary large Grape/small Roma - Juliet (H)
Extra Early
Cosmonaut Volkove, Currant, Daybreak (H), Early Cascade (H), Gold Rush
Cabernet (H)#, Copra (H)*, Duration (H), Fortress (H), Mars (H), Redwing (H)
Early
Cascade (H,V,F,A), Early Girl*, Gold Dust (H,V), Lemon Boy, Sunrise (H,V,F,T), Taxi (H)
Stuttgarter *
Main Season
Basket Vee (V), Better Boy (H,V,F), Big Beef (H,V,N,T)*, Big Boy, Celebrity (H,V,F,N)*, Defiant (H, LBR)#, Jet Star (H,V, F)*, Moneymaker, Mountain Fresh H,F,V), Mountain Merit (H, LBR,#), Mountain Spring (H,V,F), Palisade (H), Plum Regal (HLBR,#) Sunbeam (H,V,F), Sunrise (H, V, F), Supersonic (H,V,F)*, Ultra Sweet (H,V,F,N)
Ailsa Craig Exhibition*, Bennie’s Red, Candy (H), Copra*#, Red Sweet Spanish, Walla Walla, White Sweet Spanish Arsenal (H), Early Yellow Globe, Precedent (H)
Evergreen Hardy White, He-Shi-Ko, Long White Bunching, Southport White
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agriculture Vegetable Varieties (continued) PEPPERS
TOMATOES (cont.)
Early
Ace (H), Apple, Carmen*, Golden Bell, Gypsy (H), Lipstick, New Ace (H), Redstart (H)
Main Season
Boynton Bell (H; BLS 1,2,3), Golden Bell (Yellow), King Arthur (BLS 2), Lady Bell (H), Sweet Banana, Sweet Chocolate, Yellow Belle II (H)
Hot
Biscayne (H), Cayenne Long, Hungarian Yellow Wax, Mucho Nacho (H), Numex Joe E Parker, Serrano, Super Chili (H)
Thin Walled Frying Types
Cubanelle, Italian Sweet, Jimmy Nardello #
Paste
Amish Paste*, Classica (H), La Roma (H), La Rosa (H), Nova, Plum Dandy (H), Roma (V, F), San Marzano, Viva Italia
Pear
Yellow Pear*
Heirlooms
Aunt Ruby’s German Green*, Rainbow, Black from Tula, Black Krim, Black Prince, Box Car Willie, Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Garden Peach, Golden Queen, Green Zebra, Moskvich, Mr. Stripey, Opalka*, Pineapple (*, #), Striped German, Striped Roman, Stupice*, Tappy’s Heritage
Senator James Seward Saluted Seward named Distinguished 4-H Alumnus at association annual meeting
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tate Senator James Seward was honored as a “Distinguished 4-H Alumnus” at the December 12 Annual Meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties. Senator Seward is the first documented New York Distinguished Alumnus to be listed in the National Directory. A native of Otsego County, Senator Seward attended Oneonta public schools and graduated from Hartwick College with a BA degree in political science. He also studied at the Nelson Rockefeller Institute of SUNY Albany. Senator Seward was first elected to the state senate in 1986. Today, he serves as chairman of the Insurance Committee and is active on committees for Agriculture, Education, Finance, Health, Higher Education,
Mental Health and Rules. Senator Seward said, “The ideals I learned while a 4-H member helped give birth to my interest in public service and continue to foster my passion each and every day. The leadership and life skills taught through the 4-H program provide a sound foundation that Congratulating Distinguished 4-H Alumnus Senator have served our alumni Seward are Don Smyers, Executive Director, Cornell well and will guide the Cooperative Extension (CCE) Schoharie and Otsego current crop of young Counties; James Bryant, President CCE Board of members toward future Directors; and Patti Zellmer, 4-H Educator. success. I am extremely humbled to be named a Distinguished 4-H Alumnus and will strive tance of leadership, public speaking, to live up to this prestigious honor.” and community service. A majoirty As a 4-H Club member in the Jolly Junctioneers 4-H Club, Senator Seward learned firsthand the impor5
of alumni feel that 4-H experiences have also significantly contributed to
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healthy living recipe
About our recipes. . . Our recipes demonstrate newer, healthy-living food preparations. They are based on research from the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University and are chosen to meet the following principles:
* Seasonal and local produce are featured.
* The ingredients are afford* *
* *
able and readily available. Recipes are simple and take a reasonable amount of time to prepare. The recipe has 35% or fewer calories from fat, unless it is a meat recipe in which case it has a limit of 50% of calories from fat. The recipe has minimal added sugars. All recipes are tested by Cooperative Extension Eat Smart New York staff.
If you would like to participate in the Eat Smart New York! program, and learn to make delicious, healthy meals on a limited income, please contact us.
Ham and Navy Bean Soup
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ecipes in Cornell Cooperative Extension programs are used to illustrate healthy affordable foods that are accessible and delicious. Our diverse recipe collection can make USDA’s My Plate guidance tasty and interesting.
The recipes promote good health by moderating fat and added sugar content without sacrificing taste. To curb fat content, lean meat and low-fat dairy products are used, and most recipes have 35% or fewer calories from fat (or up to 5 grams of fat per serving). All Cornell recipes contain less than 2 teaspoons of added sugar per serving.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Serving Size About 1.5 cups (12.5 ounces) Servings Per Recipe 6
8 6 1 1 2 2 1½ 1½ ¼
ounces dried navy beans cups water ham bone yellow onion, chopped stalks celery, finely chopped bay leaves teaspoons dried tarragon leaves teaspoons salt teaspoon black pepper
Amount Per Serving
Makes 6 servings
Calories
Calories from Fat
0 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 606mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 25g Dietary Fiber 4g
Instructions
Sugars 1g
1. Place beans in large bowl; cover completely with water. Soak 6 to 8 hours or overnight. 2. Drain beans and discard water. 3. Combine beans, water, ham bone, onion, celery, bay leaves and tarragon leaves in slow cooker. 4. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. 5. Discard the ham bone and bay leaves; stir in salt and pepper. 6
Protein 8g
8%
14%
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. 2000
2,500
Total Fat
65g
80g
Saturated Fat
20g
25g
300mg
300mg
Sodium
2,400mg
2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
25g
30g
4% calories from fat
financial
International Money Transfers Remitters gain new protections through disclosures
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ith new federal rules now in effect, consumers can become more informed when sending money internationally. Consumers will be able to compare costs, know how much money will arrive, and have errors resolved. The new electronic money transfer or remittance rule provides new disclosures for international transfers. Before they pay, consumers will have the right to know: • exchange rates • money transfer fees and taxes • amount received outside U.S. • if other foreign fees and taxes may apply
cancel a remittance, what to do if there’s an error, and how to submit a complaint. Consumers will have 30 minutes to cancel a money transfer and get a refund (if the money has not been received). If a consumer reports an error, the money transmitter must investigate the problem. If the money does not arrive as promised the consumer may be entitled to a refund. The remittance rule applies to electronic money transfers over $15 at banks, retail money transmitters, credit unions and broker-dealers. Information on this rule is available in Spanish, French-Creole, Chinese, English and Tagalog.
Consumers may contact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) at www.consumerfinance.gov and click “Submit Complaint” or call (855) 411-CFPB (2372) for unresolved issues. Article submitted by Marilyn Janiczek, Family & Consumer Sciences Program Leader
Receipts must now include when the money will be available at its destination. The receipts will also provide information on the right to
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n opportunity for parents and children to garden together. Open to Schoharie County Families with youth ages 5 to 18.
Here’s What You Get • Hands-on garden based activities for youth and adults to do together • Garden materials and seeds • Education on topics such as: plants, soil, garden planning • Three monthly meetings in the spring • Enrollment in Schoharie County 4-H • Direct access to Master Gardener Volunteers Registration Materials are now available. Meetings begin March 15 at the Extension Center in Cobleskill. Registrations will be accepted through March 13. Cost is $5 per meeting per family. To register call the Schoharie County 4-H office at (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310. 7
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Master Gardener Events About our programs . . . The Master Gardener programs provide the following services to Schoharie and Otsego County residents: * * * * * *
pH soil testing for home gardens Plant identification Disease and insect diagnostics and control Home and family gardening workshops Cornell University resources Community gardens
Our Master Gardener volunteers provide coverage on a part-time basis. Walk-ins are welcome. If a Master Gardener is unavailable at the time you arrive you may leave samples for them to review and they will return a call to you when they are in the office. Office Hours: Schoharie County office: (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Otsego County office: (607) 547-2536 ext. 228 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schoharie County Volunteer Master Gardeners Debra Bechtold, Nancie Bidwell, Carol Bodnar, Susan Carver, Iracema Drew, Perry Davenport, Gordon Emerson, Michele Finin, Beth Gray, Julie Herzog, Dolores Kloczko, Brenda Sayward, Leslie Rigley, Joanne Rosman, Antonia Triumpho-Ullman, Barbara Waring, Brenda Weaver, Carolyn Willet. Otsego County Volunteer Master Gardeners Ellen Alex, Susan Blass, Susan Burdsall, Karen Correll, Mary-Ellen Crawford, Darlene Crowe, Dianne Dirig, Teresa Emmitt, Tim Feury, Luisa Fuentes, Belle Gadomski, Aaron Gill, Pati Grady, Laura Hansel, Cathleen Howorth, Sandra Jackson, Wanda Jagocki, Mike Jeanette, Susan Jones, Kathy Koch, Ellen LaSalle, Annette MacLeod, Katherine Mansur, Barbara Marsala, Kristen Masters, Christine McGurrin, Nancy McMullen, Joan Miller, Elaine Nahman, Arlene Nygren, Mary O’Leary, Barb Petersen, Eve Rabbiner, Joan Rielly, Judith Russell, Jeanie Schmeidel, Carolyn Staley, Francine Stayter, Dave Thompson, Jeanne Tommell, Mary Welch, Carole Westerman and Margaret Woodrow.
Planning Your Vegetable Garden Monday, March 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill Propagation of Houseplants Monday, March 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill Hands-On Fruit Tree and Shrub Pruning Workshop Saturday, March 22 10 a.m. to Noon Middlefield Orchards 2274 State Highway 166 in the Town of Middlefield Seed Starting Workshop Monday, March 24 6:30 to 8 p.m. Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill Spring Garden Day Saturday, April 12 Sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Otsego County and held at Milford Central School in conjunction with the 2014 OCCA Earth Festival. Keynote Speaker, Barbara Melera, CEO of Landreth Seed Company. Pruning with Rebecca Hargrave Saturday, April 26 Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown Please call the Cooperstown office for further details at (607) 547-2536.
Extension Spring Plant Sales Saturday, May 17 9 a.m. to Noon Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill Saturday, May 31 Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown
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youth development
New York State Fair Teen Team ‘13 Science or magic? Blenders and butterflies “Is it Science or Magic?” was the theme of the Schoharie and Otsego Counties 4-H booth at State Fair, August 26-29. Otsego County 4-H teens taught hundreds of fairgoers about energy, healthy smoothies, and cool dispersion and dissolving science projects. The Cornell energy bike was a popular attraction. All ages wanted to test the level of energy they could generate to light up the power board. The energy bike also powered a blender. Yes!, a blender powered by the pedal strokes of the energy
bike turned healthy ingredients into a refreshing smoothie. Younger state fair visitors lined up to do cool science projects such as dispersion by creating butterflies. Others tested their energy to power a puff car. The blender and butterflies were great hands on tools to teach science at the Great New York State Fair. The State Fair Teen Team did a great job teaching and interacting with an estimated audience of 1,000 people.
members were Nate Edwards, Adam Agoglia, Lora Andela, Teagen Bolin and Joan Attanasio. 4-H Kids and Horses State Fair Teen members are Ben Andela and Ian Bolin. Thank you Christine Edwards for Science project instruction; Karen Andela, for transportation of exhibits, State Fair Teen Team, 4-H Kids & Horses. Article submitted by Patti Zellmer, 4-H Program Leader
The State Fair Teen Team 2013
Energy Bike: Youth and adults created (peddled!) enough energy to blend approximately 400, 2 oz. smoothie samples! l-r Adam Agoglia, Nate Edwards.
Chemistry and the Environment: Dispersion & Dissolving, youth visitors enthusiastically created approximately
300 “dispersing” butterflies!
The frisbee throwing 4-H FIRST robot was a highlight of the SUNY Oneonta booth at State Fair. l-r, Alex Jean-Charles, SUNY Oneonta and 4-H robotics mentor; Christina Miller, SUNY Oneonta; Dylan Davidson and Adam Agoglia, 4-H members.
Otsego County 4-H Teen Team, l-r back: Ben Andela, Adam Agoglia, Teagen Bolin, Lora Andela, Ian Bolin; front: Joan Attanasio, Nate Edwards.
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4-H Builds Confidence
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hen you were fifteen years old were you able to stand up in front of two judges and give a speech on the benefits of artificially inseminating dairy cattle? What if we added an audience of 25 youth and adults to the room you were speaking in? Would you still be able to comfortably finish that 5-10 minute speech? What if you were 10 years old and presenting an illustrated presentation on ice fishing to that same crowd of people, would you be nervous? How about when you were 6 years old? Could you demonstrate how to make chocolate milk to audience members and judges without spilling a drop? 4-H Public Presentations is how youth in Schoharie County are leaping out of their comfort zones, conquering their fears and preparing themselves for the future. Not only do Public Presentations allow youth to practice poise under pressure, it teaches them how to organize their thoughts so others can understand them. Public speaking challenges youth and helps them build self-confidence.
4-H public presentations February 1
Over forty 4-H members ages six to fifteen participated in 4-H Public Presentations in February at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cobleskill with each speaking on a topic of his or her choice in front of a panel of judges and a large audience. Presentation topics included bee keeping, catapults, trombone playing, making a duct tape wallet, rabbit care, bike safety, astrology, cave bats of New York, and ball pythons. Schoharie County 4-H congratulates the youth that participated in Public Presentations. A special thanks to the judges that volunteered their
time: Ivy Jean Reynolds, Dennis Shaw, Nancy Brumaghim, Amanda Rhodes, Julia Walter, Don Schaffer, Trish Bergen, Lisa Ovitt, Ron Cleve, Jeanne Christensen, Betty Lou Adamovich. For more 4-H information please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties at (518) 234-4303 or find us on Face book www.facebook.com/ schohariecounty4H. Article submitted by Kathlyn McCarthy, 4-H Educator
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Jan and Joan have heard many similar responses from clients over the years. Both have had former clients approach them years after completing the program. The clients often remarked about the impact the program had made with them and in ways that were gratifying to the two. As Jan and Joan near retirement, what’s next for them? Jan plans on volunteering at food pantries where
she can continue to help individuals with practical nutrition education. And for Joan, it’s an opportunity to spend more time with children, grandchildren and siblings. “I love to cook and love to share what I have learned as an educator,” Joan remarked. “The nutrition information and continuing education has helped me as a teacher on the job and into retirement.” 10
Please join Cooperative Extension and celebrate Jan and Joan’s retirement at an open house on Tuesday, April 8 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Center, 173 South Grand Street, Cobleskill. They would enjoy seeing everyone, particularly the many friends made over the years. Article submitted by Don Smyers, Executive Director
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Kathlyn McCarthy Joins 4-H Staff
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ornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties welcomes Kathlyn McCarthy as 4-H Community Educator. Kathlyn will work with Leslie Rigley to develop and strengthen 4-H community clubs, projects, and activities.
Kathlyn comes to Cooperative Extension with a teaching background and passion for agriculture and environmental studies. She graduated from Cobleskill-Richmondville High School where she was a dedicated FFA member. Kathlyn began her post-secondary education at SUNY Cobleskill where she received an Associate’s Degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Dairy Production Management, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business Management. In 2010, Kathlyn completed her graduate education at Oswego State University where she earned a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Education.
Before beginning her Master’s Degree program, Kathlyn completed an internship at Oswegatchie Educational Center in Croghan, New York, where she taught leadership, teambuilding, and outdoor education. Additionally, she has worked in Delta, Utah as a student intern to help expand a large family owned dairy farm. Most recently, Kathlyn has been substitute teaching with a long term assignment as an agriculture teacher in Salem, New York. She has also worked for Kelley Farm and Garden in Cobleskill for many years. Kathlyn is excited to engage 4-H members, parents, and volunteers with new and expanded programs. She may be contacted at kmm427@ cornell.edu.
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their success in the workforce and that the knowledge and skills gained through 4-H continue to benefit them in their adult lives. Many top entertainers, athletes, business individuals and educators got their start in 4-H. Well known alumni include Al Gore, Walter Mondale, David Letterman, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Nettles, Reggie White, Archie Manning, Orville Redenbacher, and Nancy Grace.
About Distinguished 4-H Alumni The National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) creates, verifies, and maintains the data base of Distinguished 4-H Alumni. With support of National 4-H Headquarters at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA, the nationwide
directory was established to recognize 4-H alumni who are successful and have contributed to their communities. 4-H Alumni are making a major impact at the local, state, and national level. Individuals are recognized in six categories, including Public Service in which Senator Seward is being recognized. The directory can be found at: http://www.nae4ha. com/4-h-distinguished-alumni.
more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country. For more information on 4-H in Schoharie and Otsego Counties, visit http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/otsego. Article submitted by Patti Zellmer, 4-H Program Leader
4-H is a community of seven million young people around the world learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. In the United States, 4-H programs are implemented by the 109 land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension through Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Cobleskill, NY 12043 Permit No. 9
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