Wednesday, January 14, 2009

WANT TO START YOUR OWN FARM IN GASPORT?

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Western New York is offering a beginner farm course from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Saturday and Jan. 31 at the Niagara County 4-H Training Center, 4487 Lake Ave.

Topics include Agriculture 101, Soils, Selecting an Enterprise, Records and Taxes. Those interested can call 433-8839, Ext. 221. Registration for the course is $100.

Another course called “Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Starting an Agricultural Business Right for You” will take place from 6 to 9 p. m. Feb. 26, March 5 and 12, and April 2.

The interactive workshop costs $95. Call 433-8839, Ext. 221, for an application or access it on the Internet at http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/niagara/ Deadline to register for this course is Feb. 9.