Corn mazes are one way that farmers celebrate the harvest season in a fun and creative way. To create these corn mazes farmers combine traditional agriculture, community fun, and a touch of creativity and artistic design. Let’s talk about how these farmers plan, plant, and prepare these fun living...
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Careers in Agriculture
Across the country, over 22.1 million individuals are a part of the agricultural workforce, which amounts to nearly 11% of total U.S employment. This may seem small in scope, but the types of careers in agriculture are vast and include much more than the conventional sows, cows, and plows. At its...
The Value of 4-H Summer Camp!
Jefferson County is fortunate to host one of the remaining eight 4-H residential youth camps remaining in New York State! 4-H Camp Wabasso is owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County. Celebrating 76 years of positive youth development experiences to...
How Inflation Threatens the Sustainability of Your Local Farms
It’s no secret that all of us are feeling the impact of seemingly never-ending rises in the pricing of basic resources. As commodity costs drive higher and higher, industries across the nation are experiencing the strain and stress of increased input prices. Agriculture is certainly no exception...