Cornell University Cooperative Extension | Agroforestry Research Center

7th Annual Catskill Mountian Ginseng and Medicinal
Herb Festival

Sunday, October 12, 2008

The festival will be held at the Historic Catskill Point in the Village of Catskill from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rain or shine. Admission is $5.00 per person at the gate. This year's festival will feature five educational lectures and workshops beginning at 10:30 a.m. on topics related to growing ginseng as well as cultivation, use and marketing of other medicinal herbs.

There will also be ginseng and other herb vendors selling fresh and dried ginseng, ginseng seed and rootlets to plant. There will be ongoing demonstrations, local honey products, gourmet mushrooms and musical entertainment.

50-Mile Harvest Dinner - SOLD OUT

Saturday, October 18

Save the date for this exciting event. Last year we sold out quickly and had to turn folks away. We're thrilled to have Chef Ric Orlando of New World Home Cooking of Saugerties returning to prepare the food.

This dinner will celebrate local farms and their bounty. The menu will comprise of products gathered from within a 50 mile radius of the ARC, reflecting the local characteristics of farming and production and reducing food miles in its supply.

The dinner will be held at the Agroforestry Resource Center and the cost is $75 per person or $130 for a couple. We will be sending out reservation forms over the summer or you can call the office 518-622-9820 to be added to the reservation list.

This is our organization's major fundraiser and the proceeds benefit our programs. Please come and support us so that we may continue to offer the programs you so enjoy.

We are also seeking businesses or individuals to underwrite the dinner for a $500 tax deductible donation. If you are interested, please email Angela Tallarico - amt18@cornell.edu\

92nd Annual Dinner Meeting

Thursday, November 13

On Thursday, November 13, Cornell Cooperative Extension will hold its 92nd Annual Meeting and dinner at the Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY at 6:00 p.m. This will be a special evening featuring: the recognition of the 2008 “Friend of Extension,” volunteer recognition, and elections to the board of directors of the following nominees: James Story, Jr. (Catskill), Louise LeBrun (Windham), Michael McCrary (Hunter), John Sturman (Lexington), Michael Boyle (Cornwallville), Ken Tsukada (Catskill), and Charlotte Carter (Hannacroix).
A pot-luck dinner will follow.

There is no charge for this event. If you would like to attend, please call the office at 518-622-9820 and let us know what dish you would like to bring to pass (or email greene@cornell.edu). Reservation deadline is Friday, November 9.

Harvest and Holiday Forest Farmers Market

On Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm the Agroforestry Resource Center will be hosting a Harvest and Holiday Forest Farmers Market. This free event highlights wonderful edible agroforestry products such as honey, ginseng and maple products as well as other “farmers market” favorites from local farms to help you make this a delicious and memorable holiday season. There will also be gifts from regional craftsmen to round out your holiday list and lovely items to decorate your home using native materials. So plan on stopping by and support your local farms and craftsmen. This event is supported in part with funding from the Watedshed Agricultural Council.