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2022 Long Island Sound Seaweed Bioextraction Symposium

May 15, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

harvested sugar kelp hanging to dry in a greenhouse by Deborah AllerThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the 2022 Long Island Sound Seaweed Bioextraction Symposium will be held virtually this year on May 18th and 19th, from 1 to 5 pm. [Read more…] about 2022 Long Island Sound Seaweed Bioextraction Symposium

Filed Under: Events, Food, Nature, New York City Tagged With: Conferences, Long Island, Long Island Sound, Marine Life, Science

Backyard Maple Syrup Maker Earns ‘Braggin’ Rights’

May 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Sue Wilder, president of the Hadley Business Association presenting to Colton and Allie Clift Braggin’ Rights for producing the best tasting maple syrupColton and Allie Clift received their Braggin’ Rights for producing the best tasting maple syrup made in their backyard at the Hadley Maple in April Festival in Saratoga County.

The Clift’s live in Argyle within a 50 mile radius of Hadley, they have 40 taps and boil their own sap. This is the fourth year the Hadley Business Association has awarded to locally produced maple syrup makers their braggin’ rights. [Read more…] about Backyard Maple Syrup Maker Earns ‘Braggin’ Rights’

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Food, Nature Tagged With: Hadley, Maple Sugaring, Saratoga County

Sheep to Shawl Community Day in Ballston Spa on Sunday

May 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sheep provided by Saratoga County History CenterThe Saratoga County History Center will host  “Sheep to Shawl,” an interactive program at the Brookside Museum, set for Sunday, May 15th. [Read more…] about Sheep to Shawl Community Day in Ballston Spa on Sunday

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Events, Food, History, Nature Tagged With: Saratoga County History Center

New Whelk Regulations Effective May 11

May 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Long Island Sound Management RegionEffective May 11th, 2022, the minimum size limit for whelk (sea snails) is 5½ inches shell length or 2¼ inches shell height for all marine waters of New York State except Long Island Sound Region (LIS). [Read more…] about New Whelk Regulations Effective May 11

Filed Under: Food, Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, Long Island, Long Island Sound, nature, Whelk, Wildlife

New Exhibit Celebrates Role of Children on Family Farms

May 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Growing Tomorrow’s FarmersThe Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, NY has opened “Growing Tomorrow’s Farmers,” a new exhibition celebrating the role children played on family farms from the 19th century to the present. [Read more…] about New Exhibit Celebrates Role of Children on Family Farms

Filed Under: Food, History, New Exhibits, Western NY Tagged With: Farmers' Museum

Essex Farm Institute Awards $32k in Microgrants for Sustainable Farming

May 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack CouncilAdirondack Council’s Essex Farm Institute has awarded 15 micro-grants totaling $32,000 to local farmers and value-added food producers, in an effort to build a climate-friendly local economy in the Adirondack Park. [Read more…] about Essex Farm Institute Awards $32k in Microgrants for Sustainable Farming

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Food Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondacks, Climate Change, Grants, local farms

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April 29, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Events, Food, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New Exhibits, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: New York Almanack

Saratoga County Was Once A Leading Pork Producer

April 24, 2022 by Guest Contributor 1 Comment

Duroc Pig courtesy National Swine RegistryNot that they’re boasting, but lots of Saratoga County people like the ring of the “health, history and horses” theme used by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. But 150 years ago, the thoroughbreds didn’t yet run at Saratoga Race Course on Union Avenue, and the county motto could have been “homesteads, harvests and hogs.” [Read more…] about Saratoga County Was Once A Leading Pork Producer

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Food, History Tagged With: Culinary History, Food, local farms, Saratoga County, Saratoga County History Center, Saratoga County History Roundtable

Backyard Maple Syrup Makers Tasting Contest

April 23, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

firing an 1890s sugar boiler by Shannon HoulihanThe Hadley Business Association and the Town of Hadley will host the 4th annual Backyard Maple Syrup Makers Tasting Contest on Saturday, April 30th. [Read more…] about Backyard Maple Syrup Makers Tasting Contest

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Food Tagged With: Hadley Business Association

Avian Influenza Detected in New York’s Wild Birds; Take Down Feeders

April 21, 2022 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in North America, 2021 2022The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus has been found in multiple wild bird species in several areas of New York State.

No known HPAI human infections are documented in the U.S., and according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these recent cases of HPAI do not present an immediate public health concern for most people. However, people in contact with known infected or possibly infected birds should take precautions to protect against infection and avian researchers are concerned that bird baths and bird feeders can help spread the virus and are asking that they be taken down for a few months.   [Read more…] about Avian Influenza Detected in New York’s Wild Birds; Take Down Feeders

Filed Under: Food, Nature Tagged With: birding, birds, DEC, local farms, nature, Public Health, raptors, Science, waterfowl, Wildlife

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