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Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful, research-based information at your finger tips!

In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to start an organic garden to making a home spending plan. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit our Cooperative Extension Education Centers to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

A honey bee is attracted to flowers in theUSDA People's Garden, pollinator garden in Washington, D.C. (USDA Photo).

Gardening & Climate Change

How can changing climate affect your home gardening efforts? Find useful resources here on climate-friendly gardening, landscaping for water quality, and more.

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Dairy & 4-H

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In order to enroll, youth must be 8 – 19 years old in the current calendar year. We also offer a program called Cloverbuds for youth who are 5-7 years old. 4-H is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, color, sex or place of residence.

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Attracting Pond Wildlife

Most ponds will attract significant wildlife without any effort on your part. Here are suggestions on how to attract or discourage wildlife from taking up residence at your pond.

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Common Buckthorn Fruit

Common Buckthorn

First imported as a hedging material, Buckthorn out-competes native plants, degrades wildlife habitat, and lacks natural "controls" such as insects or diseases.

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January / February 2020 Newsletter

January / February 2020 Newsletter

​Stay up to date with all the latest news and upcoming events from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County!

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Ticks

Ticks have eight legs! There are all kinds of ticks: American dog ticks, brown dog ticks, Lone Star ticks, deer ticks and this list goes on!

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Last updated January 2, 2020

Contact Us

CCE-Allegany Education Center

5435A County Road 48
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7644

Hours:  
8:00am-4:00pm, Weekdays

allegany@cornell.edu

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http://allegany.cce.cornell.edu/donate