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Sited in a popular vacation resort area, Hamilton County Cornell Cooperative Extension strives to make the great wilderness enjoyable to all and provide information to anybody who wants to know more about our natural environment. We promote self sustainability in the community and provide the knowledge and resources needed to make the area a perfect retreat. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust

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Tick Talk

Learn the types of ticks found in New York, diseases they cause, how to identify them, and how to protect yourself and your family by avoiding tick bites.

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Preserving Foods

Enjoy harvest fresh flavor and save money too, by safely canning, freezing and drying fresh foods. Find extension resources here on these topics.

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Homemade Cleansers

Learn how to make your own cleaning products to not only save money but to also help the environment and your home.

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Houseplants

Growing plants indoors can be difficult, but here are some links that may be helpful in making you successful at growing plants indoors:

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MyPlate

MyPlate is the new USDA food guide tool to help people make wise food choices within food and calorie limits. Use their SuperTracker free online tool to track your food and activities.

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Water from the Red River swept into the Grand Forks area, flooding homes, submerging cars and destroying property on a massive scale (4/01/1997).

Prepare for Emergencies

Do you know how to keep your family and pets safe during a weather event or other emergency? Find out how to prepare for or recover from a variety of natural disasters, here on our site.

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Last updated May 12, 2023

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Coronavirus Updates

For reliable information and current advisories on Covid 19, visit our colleagues at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN NY) on their website or social media outlets:
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EDEN NY WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER

Another recommended source of up-to-the minute information is the NY State Department of Health.