Agriculture represents one of the largest economic sectors in Clinton County with a combined output value exceeding $148,999,000 (2012). Farms create direct economic benefits, provide our residents with fresh local foods, support other local businesses across many sectors, and preserve the rural character that our residents and visitors value so highly. CCE-Clinton supports local agriculture by providing resources for farmers, and consumers, to help strengthen our local and regional food systems.
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How do you graft trees? And, once they're grafted, how do you establish them? Come to our workshop where you can graft two of your very own apple trees to learn hands-on what the best methods are! All supplies are provided, and you will be able to take home both of your trees and a brand-new grafting knife! Limited to 12 participants, pay in advance at our office.
Learn the ins and outs of growing grapes, from planting to harvest. Whether you've already got grapes planted or you're just curious, you'll gain valuable knowledge here. If enough interest, a part two will be created to learn about the business side of viticulture. Refreshments provided, limited to 20 participants.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in New York
Follow Best Practices to Prevent the Spread of Bird Flu
A deadly strain of bird flu, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), has been identified in several states throughout the country, including New York. This strain can infect chickens, turkeys, game birds, waterfowl, ratites (emus, etc.), and a wide variety of wild birds. It can spread from bird to bird by direct contact as well as through farm equipment, clothing, and shoes.
Birds affected with HPAI may show one or more of the following clinical signs: sudden death without clinical signs; lack of energy and appetite; decreased egg production; soft-shelled or misshapen eggs; swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and hocks; purple discoloration of the wattles, combs, and legs; nasal discharge; coughing, sneezing; lack of coordination; and diarrhea. The Highly Pathogenic strain can spread and kill an entire flock within days, backyard flocks included. Many, if not all the birds in a flock will be affected.
HPAI has been found in small flocks in Delaware, Fulton, Madison, Monroe, Onondaga, Putnam, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington, Wayne, Columbia, Monroe, Orleans, and Putnam counties in New York as of 2/26/25. Precautions are needed to prevent further spread. This virus is not known to be a public health concern.
If you are visiting a poultry farm, follow these procedures:
To prevent illness in your own backyard flock, follow these precautions:
If you have death loss in your home flock or a flock you manage, call NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets at 518-457-3502. This number is available 24 hours a day. If after normal business hours, select State Watch Center option. More information can be found on the website, https://agriculture.ny.gov/animals/poultry or by calling your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office. Your attention to these precautions is critical to protecting bird health and our state’s farm economy!
The New York Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN) is a collaborative educational network based at Cornell University and dedicated to educating New York residents about preventing, preparing for, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.NY EDEN is working with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to provide resources and updates to poultry producers.
Nancy Glazier and Amy Barkley, Regional Livestock Specialists, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Revised 2/26/25 by Tia Legge, Agriculture Educator, Clinton County Cornell Cooperative Extension
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NNYADP Research: NNAGDEV Link
Farmer-Driven for Northern New York
Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
• High Priority Research • Practical Real-World Results •
Meeting Critical Needs & Opportunities for Clinton, Essex Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties
• Funding for the NNYADP is supported by the New York State Legislature and administered
through the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets •
Tia Legge
Ag/Hort/NR Educator
vrl29@cornell.edu
518-561-7450
Last updated February 26, 2025