Teens ages 13 to 19 with an interest in animals and veterinary science careers should consider joining our 4-H Veterinary Science Program!
Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health.
The program is a nine-week commitment, covering two units of study. The program is organized and sponsored by Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and director of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Program. It is coordinated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) 4-H Youth Development.
Area veterinarians and other speakers will provide hands-on lessons in a clinical setting. In the first unit, youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. In the second unit, animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and possible career paths. The final class will include a guest speaker and a graduation ceremony.
Participation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.
In the event of bad weather, lessons may be cancelled in which case an extended period will be offered the following Thursday. The series runs on Thursdays from 6:25 to 8 PM, starting on 2/6, 2025 - 4/3, 2025.
A very special thank you to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Program, for her many years of service to the 4-H Veterinary Science Program!
Contact Information:
Faith Shultz: [email protected] - (845) 340-3990 ext. 340
Andrew Ruiz: [email protected] - (845) 340-3990 ext. 341
The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program enables young workers (ages 14-19) to obtain a US Department of Labor Certificate of Training which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment.
The course is open to anyone 13 years of age and older, however, only those 14 and older will be able to drive and become certified. Participants learn important safety skills and gain an advantage when seeking employment at a lawn or landscaping business, golf course or farm.
The registration fee is $25 ($10 for current Ulster 4-H members), which includes the Student Manual. Space is limited to the first 20 paid registrants, on a first paid, first served basis. Sorry, no refunds.
Do you want to get a jump on starting your garden this season? This class will cover indoor seed starting. We will discuss what seeds to start indoors, we will mix our own seed starting medium, talk about what containers to use, the importance of heat and light and warn you of some of the troubles you may encounter when starting your seeds. You will have a hands on experience and take home a mini green house with your planted seeds.
The seed swap is a great opportunity to exchange your extra viable seeds and seek new varieties of vegetables and ornamentals.
Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions about growing plants from seed. By exchanging seeds you will also be able to save money and another gardener can use your unused but viable seeds.
This is great fun for the whole family!!!
Please review the Seed Swap Guidelines Below
Guidelines
- Please bring viable seeds, in an envelope, zip top bag, or original seed package, etc. We will have envelopes available to take seeds home in.
- Please Label your seeds, we recommend copying the label of seed packs, if saved seeds (At a minimum, each variety should have a notecard listing the name, type of plant, season collected, if open pollinated and source of the seed. Labels are even more useful if they also include information about the growing conditions, appearance, and flavor.)
- Please bring only viable seeds. Below is a list of seeds and how many seasons they are viable:
- 1 year: onions, parsnips, parsley, spinach, Anemone, Aster, Begonia’ Chives, Coneflower, Coreopsis, Delphinium, Larkspur, Nigella, Pansy, Phlox, Salvia, Vinca, Viola
- 2 years: corn, peas, beans, chives, okra, dandelion, Ageratum, Baby’s breath, Candytuft, Clarkia, Columbine, Coreopsis, Cyclamen, Dahlia, Dusty miller, Four o’clock, Foxglove, Gaillardia, Impatiens, Lisanthus, Lupin, Marigold, Nicotiana, Penstemon, Petunia, Portulaca, Rue, Statice, Strawflower, Tithonia
- 3 years: carrots, leeks, asparagus, turnips, rutabagas, Achillea, African daisy, Alyssum, Amaranth, Anise, Bachelor Button, Calendula, Campanula, Caraway, Cosmos, Dianthus, Didiscus, Dill, Fennel, Hollyhock, Lobelia, Marigold, Marjoram, Poppy, Sage, Savory, Scabiosa,Shasta daisy, Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet pea, Sunflower, Thyme, Verbena
- 4 years: peppers, chard, pumpkins, squash, watermelons, basil, artichokes, cardoons, Centaurea, Celosia, Lavatera, Morning glory, Nasturtium, Sweet alyssum
- 5 years: most brassicas, beets, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, muskmelons, celery, celeriac, lettuce, endive, chicory, Basil Borage Carnation Catnip Chrysanthemum, Cilantro, Hollyhock, Lavendar, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Zinnia
- How many seeds to bring Those new to seed saving and seed swaps might want some suggestions on how much seed should be exchanged. You want to take at least the minimum number of seed necessary to meet your home garden needs but at the same time you want to leave plenty of seed for other participants to try. Some general suggestions are to share larger quantities of smaller seeds and smaller quantities of larger seeds. For most home gardeners 12-20 tomato or pepper seeds, 20-25 bean or pea seeds, and 25-50 flower or herb seeds should more than suffice.
- If you want to take more seeds then you brought (or didn’t bring any seeds), we suggest a 0.50 donation for each pack you take
We are pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker, Michael Hagen, Curator of the Native Plant Garden and the Rock Gardenat New York Botanical Garden, who will presentThe Challenges of a Public Native Plant Garden: Maintenance, Interpretation and Compromise.
As an attendee, you have the opportunity to choose four enriching classes out of 16 available options, designed to elevate your gardening skills.
In this session we will cover an introduction to MeatSuite, a tool that connects farmers raising meat with consumers in New York and North Carolina. Then we'll share how to make bulk meat sales more approachable for first-time buyers. Plus, see a demonstration of Bundle Builder, MeatSuite’s newest tool, which helps farmers easily assemble “bulk bundles” and set prices.
In this session we will cover the results of Cornell research on customer spending and pricing trends at farmers markets. Learn practical ways to increase customer spending and daily sales. This session is ideal for farms selling fruit & vegetables, meat, dairy, and eggs as well as other farm products.
The Cornell Agriculture Marketing Research Program (CAMRP) announces a NEW series of farm marketing
workshops around the state. CAMRP manages MeatSuite.com and the Farmers Market Research Project
(farmersmarketresearch.cornell.edu). The marketing series focuses on how farmers selling directly to consumers can benefit from new tools, resources, and teaching on the topics of marketing and pricing for the upcoming 2025 market season.
CCE Ulster is hosting two workshops as part of this series. Both topics apply to livestock producers selling meat
directly to consumers while the second workshop will appeal to any producer selling at a farmers’ market such products as dairy, egg, fruit and vegetable, and many other products.
This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2022-70419-38562
Fertilizer Law/Turf Management Certificate Program
by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County
The Fertilizer Certificate Program is a required course to obtain the Home Improvement Contractors Certificate; which is required to conduct business in Rockland County. The course is also referred to as The Turf Management Course.
This class has a direct connection to the Clean Water Act of 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified.
The cost $70.00.
Registration and payment in advanced is required!
Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class.
This Certificate is the document required by the County. Materials not affiliated with the Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection.
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The April 16, 2025 program will be held as an online class through Zoom™. You will need access to a computer with a speaker or a tablet or smartphone to participate. Please put your name in the Q&A section upon entering to ensure your attendance is taken.
You will receive a digital copy of your certificate if you've provided an email address.
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Programa de certificación de la ley de fertilizantes / manejo del césped
por la Extensión Cooperativa de Cornell del Condado de Rockland
El programa del 16 de Abril se llevará a cabo como una clase en línea a través de Zoom ™. Necesitará acceso a una computadora con un altavoz o una tableta o teléfono inteligente para participar.
Recibirá una copia digital de su certificado si ha proporcionado una dirección de correo electrónico.
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Questions about the Fertilizer Law Program? Please contact Michael Wilson at [email protected] or call (845) 429-7085, option 3.
For trouble with the registration portal, to make accommodation requests, or for help with Zoom, Contact Ernesto Leon at [email protected]
Are you interested in raising meat rabbits or have started your own colony and are looking to expand your knowledge?
Join us for a webinar where we will go into detail on how to care for and raise meat rabbits.
The webinar will include these topics:
- different methods for raising rabbits
- identifying commercial breeds
- housing
- feeding
- breeding
- weaning
- health and disease
- meat regulations, and processing
This webinar will be led by Ashley Schoenborn, CCE Columbia-Greene's Agriculture Educator and hosted by CCE Ulster's Livestock and Natural Resources Educator, Kathryn Brignac.
