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Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful, research-based information at your finger tips!

In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to start an organic garden to how to make a agriculture business plan. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

Add extra leaves to your compost to insulate, or create a windbreak around the bin.

Compost over the winter

Add extra leaves to your compost, and create a windbreak to maximize heat retention during the winter.

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Best Practices for Road Salt

Overuse of rock salt or deicers can harm water supplies, and wastes money! Here are tips on how much to apply, and other ways to reduce environmental impacts.

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barn roof with snow

Getting Snow off Your Roof

Do's and Don'ts of Snow Removal

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Skaneateles Lake

Skaneateles Lake Website

Check out the new website with real time lake data, information on harmful algal blooms, how you can help protect water quality, and much more! www.skanlakeinfo.org

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Early Morning Farm booth at the Ithaca Farmers' Market, 06/10/2013 (Cornell University Photography)

Local Foods

Find local farmers markets, and learn why buying local is great for you and your community!

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Deer Tick

Get the facts on Lyme disease and its prevalence in NY State, other tick-borne diseases, how to remove ticks, and options for tick management including IPM.

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Last updated April 28, 2025

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