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Impact of climate change on Northern New York agriculture to lead discussions at North Country Crop Congress

Posted 2/18/14

CANTON -- The impact of climate change on Northern New York agriculture will be discussed at the 2014 North Country Crop Congresses on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Best Western University …

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Impact of climate change on Northern New York agriculture to lead discussions at North Country Crop Congress

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CANTON -- The impact of climate change on Northern New York agriculture will be discussed at the 2014 North Country Crop Congresses on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Best Western University Inn, 90 East Main St. Dr. Allison Chatrchyan, director of the Cornell Institute for Climate Change and Agriculture, will discuss the impact of climate change and variable weather will have on Northern New York farming systems in the future.

Anita Figueras, a Farm Business Management specialist with CCE St. Lawrence County, will present the latest crop insurance options.

There will be several other speakers. The cost to attend is $25 by Feb. 7 or $30 at the door. Lunch and educational materials are included.

Participants must attend the entire program to receive DEC credits. Register by calling 379-9192, ext. 234.