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Shop at Farmers' Markets in your Community!

• Ithaca Farmers’ Market at Steamboat Landing -
  Saturdays 9-3, Sundays 10-3, Thursdays 4-7 June-August
• Ithaca Farmers’ Market at Dewitt Park
  Tuesdays, 9-2
• Groton Farmers’ Market at Center Court Village Apts.
  Tuesdays, 4-7, July-September
• Trumansburg Farmers Market at Village Park, 327 & 96 intersection
  Wednesdays, 4-7, mid-June-Halloween
• Danby Farmers’ Market at Fire Station Pavilion, Rt. 96B
  Thursdays, 3:30-6:30, July-Aug.
• Brooktondale Farmers’ Market at the Community Center
  Saturdays 10-1, June-October

All markets accept FMNP coupons. For more information contact Monika Roth, mr55@cornell.edu

Information

Natural Gas Exploration and Leasing DVD
A DVD of a recent Natural Gas Exploration and Leasing workshop is now available for loan or purchase. Contact Debbie Teeter at CCE-Tompkins, 272-2292, to arrange to borrow or purchase the DVD.
For more information on Natural Gas Leasing, download the "Gas Exploration and Leasing on Private Land: Tips and Guidance for New York Landowners" (July 2008, 1.68M pdf).

Reduce Your Energy Use and Save Money
Accurate, reliable information on low-cost or no cost
ways to save money on heat, hot water and electricity.

Learn about Check 21: Electronic transfer law

Learn about Medicare Approved Drug Discount Cards

Announcements

Ag In The Classroom
Tompkins County Ag in the Classroom has many agricultural and environmental resources available for lending to teachers, home schoolers, clubs and families. Resources were chosen for elementary age children and include books, videos, games, posters and lots of activities and lessons, all grouped by themes. Call Cooperative Extension at 272-2292 for more information or email Debbie Teeter at dlt22@cornell.edu.

Consumer HelpLine
Trained volunteers are available to help consumers explore their options regarding various consumer issues including: New/Used Car Warranties, Credit, Money Management, Home Repairs, Home Maintenance, Insurances, Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities, Scams/Frauds, Merchandise Selection, Merchandise Complaints, Lead Based Paint Issues, Asbestos, Indoor Air Quality, Working with a Contractor, Radon Ventilation. Call 272-2292 weekdays, 10 am to 2 pm.

Call the GROWLINE With Your Yard & Gardening Questions
For help with questions about house plants, vegetables, flowers, herbs, lawns, trees and shrubs, soils, plant health and nutrition, household pests, wildlife, plant identification and pest management, call the GROWLINE at 272-2292. You can also e-mail your questions to growline@cornell.edu. For more information about gardening classes, contact Pat Curran, Horticulture Program Manager, 607-272-2292 or email pc21@cornell.edu.

Compost Education
Resources Provided by the Compost Education Program
The "ROTLINE" - Are you puzzled by what's happening, or not happening, in your compost pile? Are you unsure of how to get started? Interested in learning about alternative composting systems? Don't hesitate to call us at Tompkins County's very own Compost Hotline, the "Rotline!" - 272-2292, ext. 124
WEBSITE - Get up-to-date information about workshops and community events, ask a Rotline question online, learn more about our program, get yourself on the Tompkins County Compost Map and download helpful factsheets about various composting topics! http://www.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/compost

Ithaca Children's Garden ListServ
Stay up-to-date on all Ithaca Children's Garden events and programs. This announcement-only listserve will send you an email once or twice a month with upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and garden news. To be included, send your name and email address to lam26@cornell.edu.

Tompkins County Compost Map Project
Cornell Cooperative Extension is proud of the many household, business, and group composting systems in the County. We are recording and recognizing these wonderful efforts by putting all composters on the Map — literally! To register your compost system and be included in prize drawings, please call 272-2292 and ask for the "Compost Information Card." You can also register on our web page: www.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/compost. For more information, contact Adam Michaelides at 272-2292.

Fact sheets and publications on financial management, parenting, nutrition, agriculture, and many other topics are available. Soil testing and diagnostic services are provided for a small fee. In addition, volunteers are available to answer questions by telephone, 272-2292, on the GrowLine, RotLine, Consumer and Food HelpLine.