Little Valley, NY – July 26, 2025 – August 2, 2025 – 4-H members from across the county are preparing their projects for the upcoming Cattaraugus County Fair.
Over 250 exhibitors are working hard to put the finishing touches on a variety of projects. Some youth are fine-tuning their recipes to bake a blue-ribbon worthy pie while others are training livestock for their showring debut.
When was the last time you tested the water quality in your home or farm? Now is a great time to get your water tested!
Nine Cattaraugus County 4-H members ranging in age from 5-17 showed a variety of sewing projects at the county 4-H Fashion Revue on May 21st.
“This was our largest group in recent years, and we’re excited to see our sewing program growing,” said 4-H Educator Abby Luzier.
The Cornell Pesticide Safety Education Program, part of Cornell University’s Integrated Pest Management program, is pleased to announce the availability of the 2025 New York and Pennsylvania Pest Management Guidelines for Grapes.
Lozier Environmental Consulting, Inc. is a laboratory that specializes in water analysis in the Rochester, New York area. They test potable and non-potable water sources for biological and chemical contamination. In order to provide their services to those who might otherwise not have access, they are expanding their operation. Starting June 1st, 2025, Lozier will offer courier services from Cattaraugus County CCE back to their laboratory to help ease time restraints on clients. All supplies and instructions will be available to customers at the CCE Office in Ellicottville.
The Cornell Pesticide Safety Education Program, part of Cornell University’s Integrated Pest Management program, is pleased to announce the availability of the 2025 Cornell Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Tree Fruit Production.
On Sunday, May 4th, five Cattaraugus County 4-H members were selected to participate in our second “Ride for Success” with clinicians Bobbie Kerr and Rebecca Clawson hosted by our 4-H Horse Committee members at Fox Run Equestrian in East Aurora, NY.
Our Master Gardener Volunteers are ready to help with your gardening question, identification or issue. Bring your question to the Help Line by telephone, e-mail or walk-in on Tuesdays, noon to 2:00 during the growing season.
Our Master Gardener Volunteers will review your question and set you in the right direction with advice or resources. We also offer soil sample testing (there is a fee for some testing services), consider bringing in your soil samples for testing. pH testing is free for Cattaraugus Gardeners.
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser aimed at beautifying local landscapes while promoting ecological health and water conservation.
On Sunday, March 30th, ten Cattaraugus County 4-H members were selected to participate in our first “Ride for Success” with clinician Chase Barnes hosted by our 4-H Horse Committee members at Linn Acres Performance Horses in Portville, NY.
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