A look at upcoming events in the townships of
Rensselaerville-Coeymans-Bethlehem-Knox-Westerlo-New Scotland and Berne.
Hound {at} BethlehemNY.net
Additional local calendars
Be sure to check with the event “sponsor” to confirm times, registrations, dates, postponements, cancellations, etc. The Hound is not responsable for the accuracy of any posting.
Events in February 2012 ********* To add your event, send an e-mail to Hound at BethlehemNY.net *********
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February 1, 2012
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Greenville Quilters
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Albany County Department of Health Immunization Clinics,
7:00 PM
Rensselaerville Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
First Tuesdays
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February 2, 2012
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
BABYGARTEN
VPL
10:15-11AM
Voorheesville Public Library BABYGARTEN Parents and caregivers, bring your babies to a library program just for them! Everyone participates in sharing books, music, rhymes and playtime together. For newborn to 24 months. Older siblings are welcome too, but the program is geared for babies.
10:30 AM
POSITIVELY PRESCHOOL - RCS Community Library
returns to its regular 10:30 am time on Thursday mornings at the Library with Miss Kathy Domery. Bring your preschoolers for a story and related craft, lots of smiles and a chance to meet new friends.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Village Quilters
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 518765-2837 jfortran@nycap.rr.com
Voorheesville Village Quilters monthly meeting.
Location: Library Community Room
Voorheesville Public Library – Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran, 518-765-2837, jfortran@nycap.rr.com. Join us for our summer gathering and to work on personal projects. http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=VPL&curApp=events&curMonth=4&curYear=2011&SelectedDate=4/6/2011#4/6/2011
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February 3, 2012
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
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02/04 Wild Cats @ Five Rivers
A program on the natural history of bobcat, lynx and mountain lions in
New York state will be conducted at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m.
At this presentation, Center naturalists will provide an indoor
overview of the ecology and current status New York’s three native
species of wild cats, and afterwards lead an outdoor search along Center
trails for tracks and traces of local wildlife.
This program is open to the public free of charge. In the event of
inclement weather, the outdoor portion of the program may be cancelled.
Please call 518-475-0291 for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706
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Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
10:30 AM
ROMP & READ - RCSC Library
ROMP & READ offers stories, songs and games for the toddler set. Meet Miss Kathy Meyer:
Tuesday mornings at 10 am at the Selkirk Firehouse on Route 396, east of Route 9W.
Friday mornings at 10:30 am. @ RCSC Library
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
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February 4, 2012
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
**********
02/04 Wild Cats @ Five Rivers
A program on the natural history of bobcat, lynx and mountain lions in
New York state will be conducted at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m.
At this presentation, Center naturalists will provide an indoor
overview of the ecology and current status New York’s three native
species of wild cats, and afterwards lead an outdoor search along Center
trails for tracks and traces of local wildlife.
This program is open to the public free of charge. In the event of
inclement weather, the outdoor portion of the program may be cancelled.
Please call 518-475-0291 for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********
02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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YOGA in MEDUSA
Contact Loretta at 518-506-7799 or llpyles@gmail.com
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706
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Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********
02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
**********
02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
**********
NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
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February 5, 2012
**********
02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
**********
RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
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Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706
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02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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01/21 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
2:00 PM
Sunday Music @ BPL
* free
February 5, 2012 - Copernicus Duo cello and violin
March 4, 2012 - Jean Leonard soprano
A Little Sunday Music is generously underwritten by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
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February 6, 2012
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.
This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
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02/07 --- NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
FOR ALBANY COUNTY FARMERS & RANCHERS
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
CONTACT: Tom Della Rocco, CED - 518-765-2326 - tom.dellarocco@ny.usda.gov
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
7:30 PM
American Legion Post 1040 Meeting
ALL REGULAR LEGION MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 730pm, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. JOIN US, IT’S YOUR POST!
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February 7, 2012
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.
This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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02/07 --- NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
FOR ALBANY COUNTY FARMERS & RANCHERS
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
CONTACT: Tom Della Rocco, CED - 518-765-2326 - tom.dellarocco@ny.usda.gov
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.
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Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
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02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
10:00 AM
RCSCL READ & ROMP Selkirk Fire House
ROMP & READ offers stories, songs and games for the toddler set. Meet Miss Kathy Meyer in Selkirk on Tuesday mornings at 10 am at the Selkirk Firehouse on Route 396, east of Route 9W. Romp and Read also meets at the Library on Friday mornings at 10:30 am.
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
7:00 PM
Ravena Village Board meeting
1st Tuesday of the month
7:00 PM
Knox Historical Society - meeting
http://www.knoxny.org/khs.html
KNOX HISTORICAL SOCIETY
P.O. Box 11
Knox, NY 12107
JElberfeld@aol.com
Saddlemire Homestead
2190 Berne-Altamont Road,
(Route 156), Knox
Current Officers Nancy Frueh President (518) 439-7236 rabbiteers@Hotmail.com
William Frueh Vice President (518) 439-7236 rabbiteers@Hotmail.com
John Elberfeld Treasurer (518) 872-2082 JElberfeld@aol.com
Jane McLean Secretary (518) 872-2082 JBMcLean@aol.com
Membership Activities
The Knox Historical Society was first established in 1973 as the result of the enthusiasm created by the 1972 Sesquicentennial Celebration. It was revitalized and reorganized in 2004 by an infusion of new members, continued support from the Knox Town Board, and the adoption of a Statement of Purpose that included a Vision, a Mission, and Goals. Since then, ongoing program activities and accomplishments include:
· Maintaining a collection of over 800 donated historical artifacts exhibited in the Saddlemire Homestead. The Saddlemire Homestead is located at 2190 Berne-Altamont Road (Route 156) in Knox.
· Stocking a gift shop with framed maps, historic sign booklets, and pill boxes
· Staffing and opening to the public the Saddlemire Homestead on Sundays during the summer months.
· Sponsoring cultural lectures, presentations, and events.
· Presenting Music on the Porch each Sunday during the summer months.
· Helping to support Knox School #5
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February 8, 2012
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.
This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Greenville Quilters
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
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February 9, 2012
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.
This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
BABYGARTEN
VPL
10:15-11AM
Voorheesville Public Library BABYGARTEN Parents and caregivers, bring your babies to a library program just for them! Everyone participates in sharing books, music, rhymes and playtime together. For newborn to 24 months. Older siblings are welcome too, but the program is geared for babies.
10:30 AM
POSITIVELY PRESCHOOL - RCS Community Library
returns to its regular 10:30 am time on Thursday mornings at the Library with Miss Kathy Domery. Bring your preschoolers for a story and related craft, lots of smiles and a chance to meet new friends.
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
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February 10, 2012
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
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02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.
This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
10:30 AM
ROMP & READ - RCSC Library
ROMP & READ offers stories, songs and games for the toddler set. Meet Miss Kathy Meyer:
Tuesday mornings at 10 am at the Selkirk Firehouse on Route 396, east of Route 9W.
Friday mornings at 10:30 am. @ RCSC Library
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
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February 11, 2012
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MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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YOGA in MEDUSA
Contact Loretta at 518-506-7799 or llpyles@gmail.com
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02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
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02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.
This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
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February 12, 2012
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
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02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.
This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
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02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.
3:22 PM
02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.
At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.
This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.
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February 13, 2012
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.
The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.
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02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
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NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
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02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each day
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
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02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.
The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.
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02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.
This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov
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02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19
Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.
Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for orders
Large Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50
Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger Puffs
Fair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.
Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!
Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/pound
Scottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery date
Original Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00
The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheese
A purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LB
Blue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Cow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LB
Goat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LB
Sheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LB
Yogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.
Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.com
GRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lb
PASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lb
Also have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 free
Our Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.
Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 oz
Peanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 oz
Granola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 oz
Pesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 oz
R & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!
Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.
At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.
The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.
During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.
“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.
For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM
02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.
The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may
Events in February 2012 ********* To add your event, send an e-mail to Hound at BethlehemNY.net *********
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February 1, 2012
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Greenville Quilters
4:00 PM – 6:00 PMAlbany County Department of Health Immunization Clinics,
7:00 PMRensselaerville Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
First Tuesdays
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February 2, 2012
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
BABYGARTEN
VPL10:15-11AM
Voorheesville Public Library BABYGARTEN Parents and caregivers, bring your babies to a library program just for them! Everyone participates in sharing books, music, rhymes and playtime together. For newborn to 24 months. Older siblings are welcome too, but the program is geared for babies.10:30 AMPOSITIVELY PRESCHOOL - RCS Community Library
returns to its regular 10:30 am time on Thursday mornings at the Library with Miss Kathy Domery. Bring your preschoolers for a story and related craft, lots of smiles and a chance to meet new friends.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PMVillage Quilters
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 518765-2837 jfortran@nycap.rr.com
Voorheesville Village Quilters monthly meeting.
Location: Library Community Room
Voorheesville Public Library – Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran, 518-765-2837, jfortran@nycap.rr.com. Join us for our summer gathering and to work on personal projects. http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=VPL&curApp=events&curMonth=4&curYear=2011&SelectedDate=4/6/2011#4/6/2011 -
February 3, 2012
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********02/04 Wild Cats @ Five Rivers
A program on the natural history of bobcat, lynx and mountain lions in
New York state will be conducted at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m.At this presentation, Center naturalists will provide an indoor
overview of the ecology and current status New York’s three native
species of wild cats, and afterwards lead an outdoor search along Center
trails for tracks and traces of local wildlife.This program is open to the public free of charge. In the event of
inclement weather, the outdoor portion of the program may be cancelled.
Please call 518-475-0291 for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706**********Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
10:30 AMROMP & READ - RCSC Library
ROMP & READ offers stories, songs and games for the toddler set. Meet Miss Kathy Meyer:
Tuesday mornings at 10 am at the Selkirk Firehouse on Route 396, east of Route 9W.
Friday mornings at 10:30 am. @ RCSC Library2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information. -
February 4, 2012
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********02/04 Wild Cats @ Five Rivers
A program on the natural history of bobcat, lynx and mountain lions in
New York state will be conducted at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m.At this presentation, Center naturalists will provide an indoor
overview of the ecology and current status New York’s three native
species of wild cats, and afterwards lead an outdoor search along Center
trails for tracks and traces of local wildlife.This program is open to the public free of charge. In the event of
inclement weather, the outdoor portion of the program may be cancelled.
Please call 518-475-0291 for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********YOGA in MEDUSA
Contact Loretta at 518-506-7799 or llpyles@gmail.com
**********MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706**********Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information. -
February 5, 2012
**********
02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
**********MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706**********02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********01/21 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.2:00 PMSunday Music @ BPL
* free
February 5, 2012 - Copernicus Duo cello and violin
March 4, 2012 - Jean Leonard sopranoA Little Sunday Music is generously underwritten by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information. -
February 6, 2012
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
**********MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706**********02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
**********02/07 --- NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
FOR ALBANY COUNTY FARMERS & RANCHERSVoorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
CONTACT: Tom Della Rocco, CED - 518-765-2326 - tom.dellarocco@ny.usda.gov
1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.7:30 PMAmerican Legion Post 1040 Meeting
ALL REGULAR LEGION MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 730pm, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. JOIN US, IT’S YOUR POST!
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February 7, 2012
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02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov**********MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********02/07 --- NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
FOR ALBANY COUNTY FARMERS & RANCHERSVoorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
CONTACT: Tom Della Rocco, CED - 518-765-2326 - tom.dellarocco@ny.usda.gov
**********02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.**********Advisory Group Members Wanted for Town of Bethlehem - apply by Feb. 7
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to serve on three newly formed advisory groups. These advisory groups will focus on Budget, Ethics and Governance. A detailed description of these groups can be found on the Town of Bethlehem’s Human Resource Page on our website at http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/HR/HRJobPostings.asp.
If you would like to be considered for appointment on one of these boards, please send your cover letter and resume by February 7, 2012 to Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Director of Human Resources, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=872
**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/07 - NEW YORK FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
Voorheesville, NY – January 20, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that James Barber, State Executive Director for New York FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Albany County, February7th, 2012. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Albany County FSA Office, in room 1 located at 24 Martin Road, in Voorheesville.
FSA’s public meeting will be the only one held to take public comment on USDA’s proposed office consolidation plan in which the Albany County FSA office is being considered for consolidation. Producers can also provide written comment by emailing james.barber@ny.usda.gov or sending written comment to James Barber,SED NY Farm Service Agency Suite 356, 5th Floor 441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 no later than February 17th,2012.
All public comments will be taken into full consideration prior to development or implementation of a final consolidation plan.
For more information, contact New York Farm Service Agency at 315-477-6303.
**********02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
10:00 AMRCSCL READ & ROMP Selkirk Fire House
ROMP & READ offers stories, songs and games for the toddler set. Meet Miss Kathy Meyer in Selkirk on Tuesday mornings at 10 am at the Selkirk Firehouse on Route 396, east of Route 9W. Romp and Read also meets at the Library on Friday mornings at 10:30 am.
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information.7:00 PMRavena Village Board meeting
1st Tuesday of the month
7:00 PMKnox Historical Society - meeting
http://www.knoxny.org/khs.html
KNOX HISTORICAL SOCIETY
P.O. Box 11
Knox, NY 12107
JElberfeld@aol.comSaddlemire Homestead
2190 Berne-Altamont Road,
(Route 156), Knox
Current Officers Nancy Frueh President (518) 439-7236 rabbiteers@Hotmail.com
William Frueh Vice President (518) 439-7236 rabbiteers@Hotmail.com
John Elberfeld Treasurer (518) 872-2082 JElberfeld@aol.com
Jane McLean Secretary (518) 872-2082 JBMcLean@aol.comMembership Activities
The Knox Historical Society was first established in 1973 as the result of the enthusiasm created by the 1972 Sesquicentennial Celebration. It was revitalized and reorganized in 2004 by an infusion of new members, continued support from the Knox Town Board, and the adoption of a Statement of Purpose that included a Vision, a Mission, and Goals. Since then, ongoing program activities and accomplishments include:
· Maintaining a collection of over 800 donated historical artifacts exhibited in the Saddlemire Homestead. The Saddlemire Homestead is located at 2190 Berne-Altamont Road (Route 156) in Knox.
· Stocking a gift shop with framed maps, historic sign booklets, and pill boxes
· Staffing and opening to the public the Saddlemire Homestead on Sundays during the summer months.
· Sponsoring cultural lectures, presentations, and events.
· Presenting Music on the Porch each Sunday during the summer months.
· Helping to support Knox School #5 -
February 8, 2012
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02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PMGreenville Quilters
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information. -
February 9, 2012
**********
02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706**********02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.**********02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
10:15 AM – 11:00 AMBABYGARTEN
VPL10:15-11AM
Voorheesville Public Library BABYGARTEN Parents and caregivers, bring your babies to a library program just for them! Everyone participates in sharing books, music, rhymes and playtime together. For newborn to 24 months. Older siblings are welcome too, but the program is geared for babies.10:30 AMPOSITIVELY PRESCHOOL - RCS Community Library
returns to its regular 10:30 am time on Thursday mornings at the Library with Miss Kathy Domery. Bring your preschoolers for a story and related craft, lots of smiles and a chance to meet new friends.
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information. -
February 10, 2012
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Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov**********02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=1007685699707061:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
10:30 AMROMP & READ - RCSC Library
ROMP & READ offers stories, songs and games for the toddler set. Meet Miss Kathy Meyer:
Tuesday mornings at 10 am at the Selkirk Firehouse on Route 396, east of Route 9W.
Friday mornings at 10:30 am. @ RCSC Library2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information. -
February 11, 2012
**********
MedusaWinter Carnival --- CANCELLED
The Meusa Winter Carnival is officially cancelled. We're disappointed, but have lots of things planned for the rest of the year - stay tuned. (And if the woodchuck predicts 6 more weeks of this kind of winter, I think we can handle it!)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=305927096121518&id=100768569970706**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********YOGA in MEDUSA
Contact Loretta at 518-506-7799 or llpyles@gmail.com
**********02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.**********02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information. -
February 12, 2012
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02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov**********02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.**********02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may be canceled.3:22 PM02/22 - BIRDING FOR KIDS PROGRAM AT FIVE RIVERS
A children’s introduction to birds and bird life will be conducted at
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five
Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on
Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.At this indoor/outdoor program, Center naturalists will discuss
concepts in bird anatomy, behavior, identification and conservation
which parent and child can build upon in their own yard or park.
Participants will study birds at the Center’s feeders from indoors
then venture out along Center trails for a little field work. Simple,
but effective backyard bird conservation strategies will be discussed.This program is free of charge, but enrollment is limited. Parents and
children must accompany each other. Participants are urged to dress for
outdoor activity. In the event of unfavorable weather, the entire
workshop will be conducted indoors. Please call 518- 475-0291 by
Wednesday, February 15 to register or for more information. -
February 13, 2012
**********
02/18 --- STUDY OF SNOW @ FIVE RIVERS
FIVE RIVERS SETS STUDY OF SNOW
A field study of the ecological impacts of snow will be conducted on
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.A rich blanket of snow can either be a blessing or a curse for plants
and animals. While snow may impede mobility and hide food sources, it
can also provide protection for many species of plants and animals. On
this outdoor foray, Center naturalists will search for signs of wildlife
activity and discuss the impact of snow cover on various wildlife
species of field and fen.The program is open to the public free of charge. Participants are
urged to dress for outdoor activity. In the event of severe weather,
this program may be cancelled. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291
for more information.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov.**********02/18--- February Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********RCS Recreational Soccer sign-up
Contact Carley Libertucci ::: 518-860-7329:::: by 02/15
**********NEW YORK RECEIVES $3,931,000 IN USDA EMERGENCY
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan 23, 2012 – James Barber, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York announced that starting today NY FSA will begin allocations for $3,931,000 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 25 counties within New York State to help farmers rehabilitate land damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Please see below for a list of eligible counties.

“This funding will allow farmers to remove debris from farmland, repair the severe damage to land, restore fences, and repair conservation systems damaged by last year’s flooding,” said Barber.
For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that:
if untreated, will impair or endanger the land;
materially affect the land's productive capacity;
represent unusual damage that, except for wind erosion, is not of the type likely to recur frequently in the same area; and
would be so costly to repair that federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.All of the above conditions must be met for eligibility. Conservation problems existing prior to the disaster are not eligible for cost-share assistance. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of damage, taking into account the type and extent of damage.
The ECP Signup for this funding is February 1, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for anyone who has not already signed an application with their local FSA office. If you have already reported damage to the local FSA office since the storm you should still contact the office to ensure that your application is complete prior to the March 1, 2012 signup deadline.
USDA offers additional programs to help farmers and ranchers recover from damages caused by natural disasters. These programs include the Emergency Loan Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.More information on ECP and other disaster assistance programs is available at local FSA service centers and online at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact: Virginia Green (315)477-6354
**********02/21 - 02/24 4-H Forensic Week
What: Join us for a week of vacation fun. Learn aout crime scene investigation and become prepared to solve the “Mystery of the Week”.
When: Tuesday February 21 – Friday February 24
9 am – noon each dayWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Description…This vacation week adventure is open to all youth ages 8-12 years of age. The four day program will provide hands-on fun experiences learning about forensics. After exploring various means used to investigate a crime, youth will be challenged to solve a mock crime scene utilizing the tools and knowledge they gained.
Enrollment is limited. Cost - $60 per youth.
For more information call: 765-3500
Registration deadline – February 13**********Annual Review for Agricultural Districts 2/1-3/1 - have land certified as Ag District
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Please be advised that the 30-day annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts began on February 1. During this period, landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District. At the end of the 30-day open period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report its recommendations to the County Legislature. Based on these recommendations and comments received from a public hearing, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval. Municipalities whose territory encompasses the lands which are proposed to be included in an agricultural district will receive a map with parcel numbers of the proposed inclusions and will be notified directly in writing of the time, date and location of the public hearing.
If you have any questions about the Agricultural District review process, you may go to the County´s website at http://albanycounty.com and visit the County´s Planning Department page.
"The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to assist eligible landowners in filing for agricultural assessments as it relates to their farmland. As part of a statewide program, the District completes a Soil Group Worksheet, identifying the various soil types that make up a parcel of land. These soils are then categorized into soil groups, having each group valued differently for farmland assessment purposes. This allows farmland to be assessed based on its agricultural value, rather than its full market value, keeping land in production." Excerpted from the District´s 2010 Activity Highlights publication. Contact the District at 765-7923 or visit their web site at http://www.albanycounty.com/swcd.http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/news/showNewsDetails.asp?news_id=480
**********02/23 - GIRL SCOUT SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for Girl Scouts will be presented on Thursday,
February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this program, Five Rivers
naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques indoors then
lead participants along Center trails in search of tracks, chewed cones,
dens and other signs of winter wildlife.The program is open to Girl Scouts 8 years and older and is free of
charge. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent and/or scout leader.
Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity. If there is
insufficient snow, staff will conduct the field foray on foot. In the
event of severe winter weather, this program may be cancelled. Space is
limited. Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Thursday, February 16
to register or for more information.**********02/11 - BEGINNER’S SNOWSHOE OUTING AT FIVE RIVERS
A snowshoe outing for beginners will be conducted at the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.Snowshoeing is nothing more than exaggerated walking, and makes for
excellent aerobic exercise at a time of year when people need it most.
At this try-it-out introduction, Center naturalists will present a brief
indoor overview about snowshoe form and function, and how to walk and
turn. Afterwards, staff will assist participants in putting on snowshoes
and then lead a snowshoe hike over gentle terrain to experience the
sights and sounds of winter.This program is open to the public free of charge but space is limited.
Please call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, February 8 to
reserve snowshoes and/or to register. In the event of insufficient snow,
the program will be cancelled.Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a designated New York
State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities
abound. Learn more by visiting “Watchable Wildlife” at
www.dec.ny.gov**********02/18 --- January Winter Farm Delivery
Hello and Happy New Year!
We are pleased to bring you the best of the Delmar Farmer’s Market during the winter *hibernation* months, from January to May, on a once a month schedule. First pick up will be on Saturday, January 21, from 10 to 11 am at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Avenue – parking is off of Adams Street.
How to use this email:
You will receive a monthly email for the Winter Market. Each email will have vendor lists of available products, prices and the vendors contact information attached. Please look at these lists, contact the vendors directly, and they will make sure the products you ordered are at the church on the given day of each month. Each vendor has a deadline for orders so please be courteous and order in a timely manner.
The delivery schedule is as follows:
February 18
March 24
April 21
May 19Also included in this email:
In addition to the vendor lists, a brief survey is attached that we hope you will fill out and send back so that the Delmar Farmers’ Market Board of Directors might get a better idea of what our customers are looking for. Please do take a moment and fill out this survey. Thank you!
For any additional information, please contact Cheryl Frantzen at frantzenc@msn.com or call her at 518-573-5949 ."
Your participation in the winter market will assure the continuation of this fast growing community resource through out the year and is much appreciated by our vendors and farmers.Thank you!
VENDORS LISTS:
Andi's Apple Cakes
Andrea Salhoff
Either 281-1686 or andisapplecakes@gmail.com
Friday, January 20th at 12 noon is the cut off for ordersLarge Apple Loaf $8
Small Apple Loaf $4
Large Cranberry Orange Bread $5
Small Cranberry Orange Bread $2.50
Large Pumpkin Bread $5
Small Pumpkin Bread $2.50
Large Banana Bread (No Nuts) $5
Small Banana Bread (No Nuts) $2.50Large Cookie Packages of: $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Triple Peanut Butter
Snickerdoodle
Ginger PuffsFair Trade Brownies $2.00 each
Some Fair Trade and Organic ingredients.Frantzen’s Scenic Acres
Cheryl & Dale Frantzen
frantzenc@msn.com or 872-1199/573-5949
Please place order by 5 pm the Friday before delivery date
We utilize organic practices to offer all natural pastured poultry (chicken & turkey), duck, goose, grass-fed Scottish Highland beef and free-range eggs. We also offer seasonal vegetables and rabbit meat (as available - $8.50/pound). Our family farm is located in Knox in the scenic Helderberg Mountains of Albany County. We are only 23 miles from Delmar!Poultry Products
Eggs $4.00/doz.
Whole Chicken $4.25/pound
Chicken - Bone-in, split breast with wing $6.25/pound
Chicken - Whole Leg (thigh and leg) $3.75/pound
Chicken Livers/hearts $4.00/pound
Necks or feet (great for making stock!!) $2.25/pound
Duck (only 3 left!) $5.75/poundScottish Highland Beef – as lean as white meat chicken! Grass and hay fed. Grass finished.
Filet Mignon Steak $22.95/lb.
Porterhouse Steak $20.50/lb.
Strip/Rib Steaks $19.50/lb.
Stew Beef $ 8.50/lb.
Brisket $ 8.25/lb.
Flank Steak $11.50/lb.
Osso Buco (Beef) $ 7.50/lb.
Short Ribs $ 8.00/lb.
Ground Beef $ 7.50/lb.
Heart/Liver $ 5.00/lb.Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus
Mark Bocain
Salmacis99@yahoo.com
Hand crafted Hummus made with Organic Chick Peas, EVOO, Fresh Lemon juice and other natural ingredients.
Orders must be received 2 days prior to delivery dateOriginal Lemon Garlic $6.00
Roasted Pepper $6.00
Roasted Jalapeno $6.00The Cheese Traveler
518.703.0092 or thecheesetraveler@earthlink.net
Minimum weight for winter delivery is 1/4 lb. per cheese.
Order by 1/18/2012 for delivery on 1/21/2012
Please call or email The Cheese Traveler for descriptions of each cheeseA purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses from New York and New England from within 100 miles, offering a broad selection of artisan cheeses of all styles and milks to compose a perfectly balanced cheese plate or to select a choice few for delightful snacking. All cheeses are cut to order by knowledgeable fromagers (cheesemongers).
Wash those Winter Blues Away Sale: 15% off washed-rind and blue cheeses Washed-rinds:
Tobasi, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Twig Farm Mixed Wheel, Twig Farm, West Cornwall, VT Sale: $24.61/LB Reg: $28.95/LB
Manchester, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $25.95/LBBlue cheeses:
Berkshire Blue, Berkshire Cheese, Great Barrington, MA Sale: $22.06/LB Reg: $24.75/LB
Ewe's Blue, Old Chatham Sheepherding Co, Old Chatham, NY Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LB
Seaver Brook Blue, Bonnieview Farm, South Albany, VT Sale: $25.46/LB Reg: $29.95/LBCow Cheese:
Berleberg Extra Aged, Berle Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY $24.50/LB
Rupert, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlett, VT $26.75/LB
Toma Celena, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Toma Pepato, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Milford, NY $17.95/LB
Maggie’s Round, Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA $25.50/LB
Robinson Family Swiss, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $21.50/LB
Tekenink Tomme, Robinson Farm, Hardwick, MA $19.95/LBGoat Cheese:
Madeleine, Sprout Creek Farm, Poughkeepsie, NY $28.95/LBSheep Cheese
Shushan Snow, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $14/ Whole $7/Half
Battenkill Brebis, 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $29.95/LBYogurt:
Sheep's milk Yogurt , 3-Corner Field Farm, Shushan, NY $8.50/ 15 oz.Tildale Farms
Dan & Joanne Tilley
518-686-7779 or 518-338-6336
tilldalefarm@gmail.comGRASSFED BEEF
Tenderloin Steak $21.95/lb
Ribeye, TBone, Porterhouse Steak $20.95/lb
Sirloin Steak $16.95/lb
Top Round, Shoulder & London Broil Steak $11.95/lb
Eye of Round Roast $11.95/lb
Bottom Round Roast $10.45/lb
Stew Beef $8.95/lb
Ground Beef $7.95/lbPASTURE RAISED PORK
Pork Chops $12.45/lb
Roasts $10.45/lb
Hot Italian, Sweet Italian or Breakfast
Sausage $9.95/lb
Bacon $13.90/lb
Ham and Ham Steak $10.95/lb
Country Spare Ribs & Spare ribs $8.95/lbAlso have cuts like shanks, short ribs, sirloin steak tips, bones, liver, heart by special order. Just ask.
Specials:
Buy 3 # ground beef at regular price ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free.
Buy 3# beef shanks ($7.95/lb) and get 1 free. Great for soups, stews.
Buy 3# beef short ribs at $7.95/lb) and 1 freeOur Daily Eats
Caroline Barrett
contact: info@ourdailyeats.com or 518.368.7507
Please order by noon on Friday
Our philosophy has always been simple. We create maple roasted nuts and other good things to eat, using all natural ingredients and our own recipes. Every product we make is guaranteed.Products available:
Roasted Nuts/Seeds - $4/$7 for two
Spicy Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Cinnamon Maple Almonds 4.5 oz
Mexican Cocoa Almonds 4.5 oz
Salad Essentials 3.75 oz
Rosemary Maple Mix 4 oz
Sweet Maple & Salt Pecans 3.75 oz
Spicy Maple Pepitas 4.5 ozPeanuts - $2/$5 for three
Thai Chile Peanuts 4.5 oz
Crunchy BBQ Peanuts 4.5 ozGranola - $4.50/$8 for two
Maple Crunch Granola 12 oz
Lemon Coconut Granola 12 oz
Cinnamon Cranberry Granola 12 oz
Peanut Butter Cocoa Granola 12 ozPesto - $7
Fresh Basil Pesto 7 oz
Vegan Pesto 7 ozR & G Cheese Makers
Products To Be Sold at Market
rgcheese@hotmail.com
Cows’ Milk Products
Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Ball $4.50
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Rollatini $5.50
Prosciutto Mozzarella Rollatini$5.50
Smoked Mozzarella Ball $5.50
Semi-Firm with Truffles $5.50
Fresh Cheese Curds 8 oz. $3.00
Goats Milk Products
Chevre’ $4.50
Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese $4.50
Maple Chipotle Goat Cheese $4.50
Semi – Firm Goat Cheese $4.50
Feta $4.50
Garlic Scapes Crumbles 8 oz. $4.50
Camembert $6.00
Eclipse (ripened goat cheese coated with vegetable ash and white rind) $5.50
Yogurt
Goat Milk Greek Yogurt 6 os. $2.75 Strawberry, Plain
Cow’s Milk Greek Yogurt 8 oz $3.50 Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Plain
32 oz Creamtop Yogurt $3.75 Plain or Maple

Suggestions? Ideas? Please share!
How can we improve the Delmar Saturday Farmers Market? Please share with us your ideas, as they will help us to keep improving our market, and your market experience, for years to come!Thank you very much for your input! Please bring your completed forms to the Delmar Winter Delivery site when you pick up your orders.
**********02/17 - STARWATCH @ FIVE RIVERS
An outdoor study of the winter skies will be conducted on Friday,
February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this study, center staff will provide a naked-eye (binoculars
optional) overview of seasonal constellations and other heavenly bodies,
while representatives from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will
train telescopes on fascinating deep sky objects for all to see.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Participants are urged to dress warmly, as star-watching is normally
not a physically active program. Hot chocolate and coffee will be
provided to participants. The program is free, but space is limited.
Please call the center at 518-475-0291 to register by Wednesday,
February 15. In the event of significant cloud cover, this program will
be cancelled.**********02/18 ---- FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
FIVE RIVERS SETS GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
A Great Backyard Bird Count will be conducted on Saturday, February 18
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.At this how-to program, participants, led by Center naturalists, will
survey birds at bird feeders from the comfort of the indoor bird viewing
lounge at Five Rivers, and afterwards take a short walk along gentle
terrain to survey birds outdoors. Participants will learn how fun and
easy it is to conduct a Great Backyard Bird Count in their own backyard,
neighborhood or park. The program, geared for the birding novice, is
free of charge.The survey, co-sponsored by the Capital Region Audubon Society, is one
of thousands of Great Backyard Bird Counts being conducted this weekend
by volunteers of all birding levels in backyards and parks across North
America. Now in its 15th year, the count is a joint citizen science
initiative of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National
Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada to track the distribution and
abundance of winter birds.During the 2011 count period, an estimated 60,000 volunteer bird
watchers from across the United States and Canada recorded 11.4 million
bird observations, the continent's largest instantaneous snapshot of
bird populations ever.“GBBC data become more and more valuable with each passing year,”
said Dick Cannings, program director for Bird Studies Canada. “Over
time we’ll be better able to see significant changes that may occur in
the numbers and distributions of birds which may be tied to climate
change, habitat loss, disease or other factors.” Last year’s count
confirmed the continued expansion of the Eurasian collared-dove across
the continent, with reports of the species from Alaska for the first
time.For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, call the Center
at 518-475-0291.1:00 AM – 7:00 AMBethlehem Parking Restriction:::
Every year, the town has a "NO PARKING" ordinance that begins on November 1 and continues through April 15. The law prohibits vehicles from parking on town streets and highways between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in violation of the "NO PARKING" ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
2:00 PM02/24 - FIVE RIVERS - SNOWSHOE OUTING
A “how-to” introduction to snowshoeing will be conducted on Friday,
February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education
Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. During this indoor/outdoor program,
Five Rivers naturalists will demonstrate basic snowshoeing techniques
indoors then lead participants along Center trails for some wholesome
aerobic exercise, looking for animal tracks, chewed cones, dens and
other signs of winter wildlife along the way.The program is open to the public free of charge, but space is limited.
Please call the Center at 518-475-0291 by Tuesday, February 21 to
register or for more information. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Participants are urged to dress for outdoor winter activity.
Snowshoes may be borrowed free of charge. If there is insufficient snow,
staff will conduct a field foray on foot. In the event of severe winter
weather, the program may