Ag/Environmen

Legislators consider landfill flow control officer

Nearly six years after the Cortland County Legislature instituted flow control measures at the county landfill, a legislature committee is working to hire a flow control officer to enforce the law. …

Filing near for 160-megawatt solar farm in Groton, Lansing

GROTON — An application is expected to be filed Thursday for a 160-megawatt solar power generation facility on the Groton-Lansing border, according to the company planning the largest solar project in the greater Cortland area.

If you plan to toss a pumpkin, you don’t know jack o’lantern

The leaves are falling, the air is getting crisp, and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, carved and uncarved, are on display nearly everywhere. Once autumn has passed, and the obsession with all …

A squirrel’s squirreliness is all part of their plan

Squirrels — they’re everywhere. They inhabit terrestrial habitats throughout the world, including forests, grasslands and deserts in lowland and mountainous environments, except …

Composting site planners look to double space

A firm looking to dig a pair of food waste composting trenches at the county landfill wants the Cortland Common Council to consider doubling the project’s scope – and its price. Ram …

Homer Junior-High School will have a fall festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event will include games and activities for children of all ages, the school district announced via social …

Fishers recovering in New York after state management plan

The fisher (Pekania [Martes] pennanti) is a native North American carnivore. Historical populations were commonly found in the Adirondacks and Catskills. After significant declines in animal numbers …

Corn is far more than the niblet between your teeth

When driving through Cortland County you will find an abundance of backroads, state roads, and trails. Oftentimes, agricultural fields will be found not far from a roadside. While there may be wheat, …

'It was inspirational'

DRYDEN — After a full day at school, Dryden high schoolers Kate Lee and Mckenna Crocker would go to the Dryden Climate Smart Task Force and vote on environmental decisions in their community. …

The colors that bloom in the fall: Your guide to leaf-peeping

Enjoying the colors of autumn is one of the many highlights of living in the Northeast during this time of year. Vibrant hues of the rainbow paint a landscape that draws color enthusiasts to the …

Parts of the Adirondacks are approaching the midpoint of leaf transition, and areas from Long Island to Western New York are beginning to see their first significant color changes, volunteers …

Land trust buys 110 acres to conserve shoreline, habitats

LANSING – Dozens of acres of woodland and meadows, formerly a dairy farm and golf course, are flush with greenery and shoreline access to Cayuga Lake – and soon, it will be open to the …

The federal government’s announcement Wednesday that it will send free COVID test kits to anyone who asks, starting Monday, comes as Tompkins County’s top public health officials warn of …

After the crops are harvested, farmers can keep field covered

As fall approaches, the farms are starting to harvest corn. You have likely noticed some farms opening fields and chopping their corn crop. Some farms, after the harvest, will plant another crop …

'We want people to get out there'

 

Apple orchard loses crop to May freeze

LOCKE – Cider is being pressed today at Grisamore Farms, but not the farm’s apples. A May freeze devastated nearly all of its crops. The orchard will sell apples, too, but you …

The Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District will have its 27th annual Cortland County River Clean-Up on Sept. 30 along the many streams, lakes, and ponds in Cortland County, the agency …

Living alongside climate change

Have a project idea? The state Department of Environmental Conservation is surveying New Yorkers on how they’d like to see the Environmental Bond Act funds spent. It is not a call for …

GROTON — Old Chatham Creamery in Groton won two gold medals, a silver and an award of excellence for its dairy products at the New York State Fair, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. …

‘Why not benefit our farmers?’

Cortland County farmers – and the businesses that support them – could see a harvest of profit as the state enacts a requirement that state agencies that buy food must buy 30% of it from …

What’s in a barn? A lot of practical history

When driving through the hills and valleys of Central New York, one can expect to see old barns around every corner. These 100- and 150-year-old hand-hewn structures have hundreds of untold stories, …

Today: Cortland County Junior Fair continues through Sunday at the Cortland County Fairgrounds, Cortlandville. MAIN STREET MUSIC SERIES Shows start at 6 p.m. …

Region’s tick-borne diseases require precautions

The warm weeks ahead will bring more opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreational sports, gardening, and family gatherings. They also bring a higher risk for contracting tick-borne infections …

Trinity Valley Dairy to up production, move storefront

For updates on Trinity Valley and its new location, follow facebook.com/trinityvalleydairy/ Trinity Valley Dairy has announced that its storefront will remain closed this year in preparation for a …

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