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"Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities"


Registered Dietitian position available!
Click here for more information


Educational Programs and Resources

Agriculture

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  • OurAdirondack Harvest program links local farmers with local and regional markets to enhance revenues and stengthen the county's agricultural economy. This includes marketing, new product development, and educational programs.
  • Programs in Crop Production, Pesticide Applicator Training, Farm Business Management, and PRO-Dairy programs offer production and profitability skills to farmers, while helping them to protect the environment at the same time.
  • CCE and the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board coordinate the Agricultural District program and Conservation Easement purchase program. We participate in the NE Regional Fruit Program for commercial apples, small fruit and cold season grape development.
  • We have 3 experiment stations in Essex County:Uihlein Maple Station, Uihlein Potato Research Station, and Willsboro Research Station for crop management.


    Natural Resources and Community Development

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  • Assist Lake and River Associations to implement projects supported by the community such as Lake Champlain Basin Program, Lincoln Pond Assoc., Goodnow Flow Assoc., Boquet River Assoc. and Au Sable River Assoc., etc.
  • Provide assistance for fledgling not-for-profit groups to organize and implement community development such as Altai Assistance Project.
  • Provide invasive animal and weed control recommendations as well as working with organizations to implement community control programs.


    Horticulture

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  • We have 35 + trained and active Master Gardeners, a Consumer Horticulture Hot-Line web site, and a variety of educational programs including participation with farmers' markets.
  • We coordinate the Clinton/Essex maple educational program.
  • Commercial horticulture is implemented through a contract with Clinton County. This includes: research and educational programs on turf care and landscape practices, non-toxic and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.


    Family and Youth Development
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  • 4-H Club Programs

  • Community Partnership Programs

  • Teen Leadership Programs

  • After School Programs

  • 4-H Fundraisers-Essex County

  • 4-H Exhibitors Handbook & Forms

  • Cancer Screening Program


    Nutrition

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  • Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program provides funding for target audiences to receive programs on improving food safety, healthy food choices, and food resource management and food security.
  • Office of the Aging nutrition education at the senior nutrition sites.
  • An agreement with Elizabethtown Community Hospital funds nutrition services for newly diagnosed clients with nutrition related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, weight management, and food allergies to learn how to manage their diet and disease.
  • Diabetes Support Group> in Essex County.
  • Public Health MOMS nutritional assessment and counselling.
  • ACAP Head Start nutrition programs.


    Energy Education & Resources

  • NYSERDA and NY Energy Smart programs on energy conservation and energy resource management. Check out the energy smart rebates for residents, contractors and suppliers who participate in the Energy Smart program. Check our website for upcoming community events.



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    4-H Mall
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    Directions to Essex
    CCE Office
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    Essex County Web Site
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    Lake Placid Web Site

    2007 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County Annual Report

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    Agriculture in Essex County

    Local

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    Northern NY Agricultural Development Project


    Northern NY Regional/Local Foods


    Essex County Government
    Ag district maps are under "Economics" then "Agriculture"


    Grow Line Clinton & Essex County Master Gardeners


    North Country Agricultural Job Listings Service


    State


    New York Farms


    NY FarmNet


    Agriculture and Markets

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    Cornell University


    Cornell Cooperative Extension


    Cornell Small Farm Program


    Cornell's Agriculture, Food & Communities


    Emergency Preparedness


    FARMEDIC


    Pesticide Safety Sheets


    Pride of NY


    PRO DAIRY


    Real Property Taxes-NYS see Essex Co for local RPT


    NY FarmNet


    NY FarmLink
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    Federal


    Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service


    National Organic Standards


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    4-H CLUB RESOURCES


    "To Make the Best Better"

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    Click here to view the current issue of Town & Country which will have a calendar of 4-H happenings

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    Click here to access the 4-H Exhibitors Handbook and other Essex County Fair entry forms

    4-H Club FORMS
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    Member Enrollment Form

    Leader Enrollment Form

    Newly Elected Officer Form

    Goals Writing Worksheet

    Member Code of Conduct

    Volunteer Code of Conduct

    Cloverbud Progress Summary Sheet

    Progress Summary Sheet (new 8/2006)

    Business Meeting Agenda Planner

    Application for EIN

    Permission Slip and Medical Release Form


    New York State 4-H Leaders Handbook
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    Membership Policy

    Volunteer Position Description

    Types of Clubs

    Planning a Club Program

    Getting Started

    Managing Project Activities

    Motivate Members Through Positive Reinforcement

    Parent Involvement
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    Club By-Laws

    Sample By-Laws

    CCE Youth Protection Guidelines

    Money Matters

    What is a 4-H Project?

    The Experiential Learning Model

    Targeting Life Skills Learning Model

    Project Selection, Goals and Records
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    Ages and Stages of Youth Development

    4-H Project Curriculum

    4-H Project Classification

    4-H Criminal Background Check Release Form


    New York State 4-H Teen Opportunities

    Teen Opportunities

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    Horticulture


    Master Gardeners of Clinton & Essex Counties, NY

    Have a Question? Ask a Master Gardener

    Click Lawn to Lake for information on "Don't P On Your Lawn!"

    Cornell University Gardening Resources

    Plant Diagnostics

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    Nutrition


    Registered Dietitian wanted for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County. 20 hours per week with benefits. CCE is an EEO. Call 518-962-4810 for application.


    Job Description

    Click here for a copy of our Eat Smart NY informational brochure Recommended Nutrition Resources...ti market.JPG OTDA Food Stamp Nutrition and Education Program

    Food and Nutrition Education in Communities

    NYS Office for the Aging

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    Elizabethtown Social Center

    Essex County Diabetes Support Group Activities:

    September 16, 2008
    Diabetes Support Group 5:30-6:30pm at ECH boardroom
    October 21, 2008
    Diabetes Support Group 5:30-6:30pm at ECH boardroom
    November 18, 2008
    Diabetes Health Fair 3-6pm at ECH boardroom


    Elizabethtown Community Hospital

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    Cancer Screening Program


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    Cancer Screenings For Men & Women Without Insurance or Underinsured
    Cancer Screening Program of Franklin & Essex Counties
    Call now to see if you qualify!
    Franklin County: 891-4471 ext 3016
    or 481-1106 ext 3016
    Essex County: 1-877-275-6266

    The Cancer Screening Program has health care providers throughout Essex and Franklin County

    Screenings for Men
  • Age 50 and over - Annual colorectal cancer screening using the easy at-home kit

    • Screenings for Women
  • Age 18-39 - Annual Pap Test & Clinical Breast Exam

  • Age 40 - add a mammogram to your annual exams

  • Age 50 - add an annual colorectal cancer screening
    using the easy at-home kit

  • HPV Vaccine available for women age 19-26

    • Early Detection is Your Best Protection!

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    After School


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    After School Announcement Flyer

    After School Enrollment Form

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    Events 2008
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    ADIRONDACK HARVEST NEWSLETTER

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Summer 2008

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Spring 2008

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Winter 2008

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Fall 2007

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Summer 2007

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Spring 2007

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Winter 2007

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Fall 2006

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Fall 2005

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Summer 2005

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Spring 2005

    Adirondack Harvest Newsletter Winter 2005


    To view Adirondack Harvest Newsletter online you will need Adobe Reader...
    click here for free download

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    Home Energy Resources



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    Home Energy Resources Fact Sheets


    Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

    Home Heating Emergency
    Essex County Department of Social Services
    7551 Court Street
    P. O. Box 217
    Elizabethtown, New York 12932-0217
    (518) 873-3445
    AFTER HOURS: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (518) 873-3346

    NYS Energy Research and Development Authority

    NY Energy Smart

    NY Energy Facts (PDF)

    More NY Energy Facts
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    Energy Policy Act of 2005

    Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Energy Efficient Lighting
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    161st Essex County Fair

    August 12 through 16, 2009


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    Essex County Fair Web Site

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    4-H Fair Exhibitor Handbook 2008

    4H Fair Entry Form 2008

    4H Fair Exhibit Card 2008

    4H Fair Exhibitor Info Tag 2008

    4H Fair Horse Stall Application 2008

    4H Fair Livestock Entry 2008

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    More Links


    USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

    NYS Agricultural Statistics Service

    New York State Data Center

    US Census Bureau

    National Natural Resources Conservation Service

    NY State Agriculture and Markets

    Adirondack North Country Association

    NY Farm Viability Institute

    Cornell Cooperative Extension

    Cornell Sheep Program

    Cornell Beef Cattle Management

    Cornell Small Farms Program

    Cornell Animal Science Department

    Cornell Food Science Department

    North East Organic Network

    Extension Disaster Network

    NYS Cattle Health Assurance Program

    Poisonous Plants

    Cornell Publications

    PRO - DAIRY

    Vegetable Diseases

    Nebraska Dairy fact sheets

    Mid West Plan Service

    Pennsylvania Dairy Nutrition

    Dairy One

    National Dairy Council

    American Dairy Science Association

    NYCO

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    New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA)

    Master Forest Owner/COVERTS Program


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    Maple Program
    Cornell Uihlein Maple Research Station, Lake Placid

    Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program


    Water Resources


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    Water Quality Website

    Boquet River Association (BRASS)

    Au Sable River Association

    Lake Champlain Basin Program

    Invasive Species Task Force

    Lincoln Pond Fact Sheet

    Lincoln Pond Milfoil Project

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