From farmers to gardeners, here’s help

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – One of the open secrets in the north country is Cornell Cooperative Extension and the services it offers.

No sure what that tree in your back yard is? They can help. Wondering if the plant near your garden is poison ivy? They can identify it for you.

And if you’re a farmer, or thinking about becoming one, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) in Jefferson County has a wide range of expertise, from business planning to workforce development to soil testing.

MaKayla Dickinson, CCE’s Agriculture and Workforce Development Educator stopped by 7 News This Morning Monday with more on what CCE can do. Watch her conversation with Beth and Makenzie by clicking on the picture above this post.

For even more information and help, contact CCE like this:

– the address for in-person visits is 203 North Dickinson Street in Watertown. The phone number ins 315-788-8450 and the web address is ccejefferson.org.