Cooperative Extension offers info, programs

Cooperative Extension offers info, programs

The Genesee County Cooperative Extension, 420 East Main Street, Batavia, offers the following programs and seminars.

•Fridays through October 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Nutrition Educators at Farmers' Market. Sample a different fresh produce recipe each week and get answers to nutrition questions. The SMART Center Mobile Unit offers interactive programs and activities pertaining to agriculture, gardening and more.

For information about the Nutrition Education Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, contact Kim Carey, nutrition education team leader, at 343-3040, extension 134 or contact Kristine at extension 114 or stop by Cornell Cooperative Extension, located at 420 East Main Street, Batavia.

•Eat SMART New York - This free, confidential program for food stamp participants and limited income individuals and families explores parenting strategies, healthy meal options and ways to stretch food dollars.

For information and to schedule an appointment, call the nutrition and parenting education program at 343-3040, extension 114.

•Leadership Genesee applicants for 2008 - Applications are being accepted for the Class of 2008. Application deadline is October 15.

For information or to obtain an application, contact Program Coordinator Peggy Marone at 343-3040, extension 118, stop by Cornell Cooperative Extension, 420 East Main Street, Batavia or visit http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu.

•Master Gardeners - Get answers on everything from landscaping to pest management. Free service. Call 343-3040, extension 127, 10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, e-mail geneseemg@cornell.edu, or visit the Master Gardener Office at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street, Batavia.

•Master Gardener Home Diagnostic Service - Genesee County Master Gardeners conduct on-site visits to diagnose plant and pest problems, test soil pH, advise homeowners on gardening practices and more.

Cost is $25 for the first hour and $15 for each additional hour. Fee includes informational packets, soil testing and diagnostic results. To schedule an appointment, contact Gail Culver, consumer horticulture educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, at 343-3040, extension 132, e-mail gac11@cornell.edu.

•Master Gardener Speakers' Bureau - Provides talks on topics such as wildlife, local bird life, organic gardening, landscaping and more. Programs can be tailored to meet audience needs.

Fee is $50, or $25 for non-profits in Genesee and surrounding counties. For information call Culver at 343-3040, extension 132 or stop by Cornell Cooperative Extension, 420 East Main Street, Batavia.

•SMART Center Mobile Unit - Free programs and activities will be offered using the SMART (Science, Math, Agriculture and Related Technologies) Center Mobile Unit, a vehicle equipped for teaching about agriculture, natural resources and more.

For information or to reserve the Mobile Unit for a school or community event contact Barb Sturm at 343-3040, extension 122, e-mail at bbs28@cornell. edu.