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Kill This Plant.
Written by Lea Cullen - Boyer Sunday, 05 May 2013 00:00
New Ag Program Leader in Ulster
Written by Lea Cullen - Boyer Tuesday, 30 April 2013 00:00
- agriculture program leader
- cornell cooperative extension of ulster county
- cornell cooperative extension ulster county announces new ag program leader elizabeth liz higgins
- kathleen merrigan
- kellogg foundation
- midwest sustainable agriculture working group
- national organic standards program
- new world foundation’s local economies project
- sullivan county
- wallace center at winrock
Community Reconstruction Zones Program
Written by Green Guru Network Administrator Monday, 29 April 2013 21:49
Shared by Kristin Marcell
Governor Cuomo has announced the Community Reconstruction Zones program to guide the local rebuilding process for Hurricanes Sandy and Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, funded by federal Supplemental Disaster Aid.
For those interested in New York State storm recovery planning guidance the state assistance website New York Rising, Recovery...
Protecting New York's Natural Resources and Beauty
Written by Green Guru Network Administrator Monday, 29 April 2013 16:22
This time of the year, we take a moment to give special recognition to our state’s natural beauty and vital resources for future generations. Particularly in the wake of the environmental damage wrought by Superstorm Sandy, we are more aware than ever of the reality of climate change and the need to prevent its destructive and deadly consequences.
Governor Cuomo has been committed to implementing policies that combat the impacts of climate change, cut...
Read more: Protecting New York's Natural Resources and Beauty
Farmers' Markets For The Love of Taste
Written by Down to Earth Markets Thursday, 25 April 2013 21:39
Down to Earth Farmers Markets is excited...
Steep Slopes Ordinance Passed by City Council
Written by Yonkers Green Policy Task Force Friday, 12 April 2013 15:34
The Yonkers City Council Tuesday night unanimously adopted (7-0)
the city's first steep slopes ordinance. The ordinance goes to
Mayor Mike Spano for his signature.The purpose of Steeps Slopes is to give the City's planning and zoning boards a tool to guide construction on hilly "steep slopes" in order to prevent the kind of environmental collapse and loss of property that occurred on Warburton Avenue some seven years ago. The new ordinance has several key components.
Well Worth the Wait at Cropsey Community Farm
Written by Green Guru Network Administrator Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00
As most farmers will tell you, the basics of growing food are good soil, plenty of sunlight and an ample supply of water.
With support from the county and approval from the county department of health, drilling for the irrigation well at Cropsey Community Farm finally began last week, an exciting turning point since plans for the well began in early 2011.
"The well is the lifeblood of the farm," said Mike Clark, an area landscape designer and contractor who has been...
Make Maple Candy in the Snow Today
Written by Lea Cullen - Boyer Wednesday, 20 March 2013 13:14
Climate change means weird weather. Last night's snow storm leaves
us with an opportunity. On the first day of Spring and the first
annual International Day of Happiness to enjoy a unique Hudson
Valley cold weather, traditional craft treat. Maple sugaring has
been a great way for farmers and wood lot owners in the Hudson
Valley to supplement their income. You can help support local
farmers by checking the label of your maple product and choosing
the one made close to home. At the end of a...
Bike Path News
Written by Green Guru Network Administrator Thursday, 17 January 2013 00:00
Yonkers Green Policy Task Force
Last week, the Yonkers City Council approved earmarking city funds to move forward with the Bronx River Pathway Extension...
EagleFest at Teatown Lake Reservation
Written by Green Guru Network Administrator Sunday, 06 January 2013 15:58
Teatown Lake Reservation
OSSINING, NY—The deep chill of winter has now settled in—how will you fill these cold days? How about spending a day being this close to a majestic bald eagle? This unique opportunity awaits you at
Scandinavian Chic
Written by Yonkers Green Policy Task Force Thursday, 13 December 2012 00:00
Move
over Abba, Sweden has found new fame. The small Nordic country is
breaking records - in waste. Sweden's program of generating energy
from garbage is wildly successful, but recently its success has
also generated a surprising issue: There is simply not enough
trash.
Only 4 percent of Swedish garbage ends up in a landfill, according
to Swedish...
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