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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Harlem Shake, NY Agriculture Educator Edition [VIDEO]

Pistol Annie — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:21:39 +0000

In honor of Teacher’s Appreciation Week, I thought it would be appropriate to post a video of some teachers doing awesome things. Here’s one of the NY Agriculture Teachers doing the Harlem Shake–some of them are even from this area! Happy Teacher’s Appreciation Week! Thanks for being incredible people!

Holland Patent Farmer's Co-Op Open House Saturday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:10:37 +0000

We're on the road this Saturday as yours truly, Greg "Splashin'" McShea and Jeremiah will be broadcasting live on Big Frog 104 at Holland Patent Farmer's Co-Op, Depot Street in Holland Patent for their annual open house. Here are the details.

Livestock Learning Session May 10th

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:10:01 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we always like to keep you up to date on agricultural events and topics that affect local farmers. Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is offering a “Livestock Learning Session”, all about raising pigs. Here are the details according to Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County: “Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is pleased [...]

"Grown In New York" Plan Could Help Local Farmers

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:10:54 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we always share important news that affects local farmers. Now there’s a new state initiative called, “Grown In New York” that offers good news for area farmers. Here are the details, according to our sister station, WIBX: “A proposal has been unveiled in the state Senate to help farmers. Senator James [...]

News For Local Dairy Farmers

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:10:19 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we always share news that affects farmers in central New York. If you’re a dairy farmer, there’s an event coming up on March 5th that you may want to attend. According to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Oneida County : “The 2013 Pro-Dairy Winter Dairy Management program offers practical and timely [...]

Cooperative Extension Launching Winter Shop Meetings For Local Dairy Producers

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:05:24 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we’re always ready to share news that affects farmers, and now the Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is launching a free winter series of learning opportunities for local dairy producers. According to a news release from Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County: “Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County’s Agriculture staff is preparing [...]

News For Local Farmers Affected By Summer's Drought

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:10:07 +0000

Ironically, in the midst of Super Storm (formerly Hurricane) Sandy which caused such devastation and flooding throughout major cities in the northeast, many local farmers can now apply for low interest loans in the aftermath of this past summer's drought.

What's Brewing At The F.X. Matt Brewery – Saranac Wet IPA

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:10:17 +0000

As you may know by now, as a former F.X. Matt Brewery tour guide, I have a keen interest in what’s brewing there (As we always say, beer is thicker than water). Now, the brewery is developing a working relationship with a local organic farm. Acccording to saranac.com: Two of New York’s oldest family-owned businesses [...]

New York State Apple Prices Up

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:19:16 +0000

If it's true that an apple a day keeps the doctor away it will start costing you a little more to avoid that office visit now that the prices of those apples is going up. YNN reports that this years apple harvest came up a little short resulting in higher prices for your favorite macouns, red delicious and cortlands not to mention apple cider and apple pies. The reason for the shortfall?

Local Farmers May Receive Disaster Assistance

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:10:39 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we always try to stay on top of news that affects farmers. Now there’s word about disaster assistance. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “Farmers and producers impacted by frost or freezes earlier this year may be eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency. According to Congressman [...]

Head To Verona Friday For Farm Fest

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:10:30 +0000

Another sure sign that we are entering the “Frog Days of Summer” is Farm fest, which takes place this Friday night in Verona. It’s family fun and a great way to enjoy a June evening in central New York. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “The family-friendly event features educational stations, fun, [...]