At the order of the Richmond Town Board, Sandy Bottom Park in Honeoye has been closed, and the gates locked, as of Saturday, March 28. The order was prompted by the controversy caused by several children and young adults being at the park at all hours, playing basketball, and not being “socially distanced," as advised by state and local authorities during the coronavirus outbreak. The state has closed schools, non-essential businesses and … [Read more...]
DEC BURNING BAN ON UNTIL MAY 14.
The New York State Department of Conservation reminds residents that there is a "no burn" policy on in New York State through May 14. The annual springtime ban has been in effect since 2009, and has resulted in 42.6% fewer wildfires over an 8-year average. It also has decreased the burden on volunteer firefighters who often have to leave jobs to fight wildfires caused when fires get out of control and burn dry grass and leaves, with little … [Read more...]
Statewide Annual Burn Ban Begins Today
Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the annual spring statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning. The ban begins today, March 16th, and runs through May 14th. With spring approaching, DEC is reminding residents that conditions for wildfires are heightened in springtime when most wildfires occur. "While many associate wildfires with the … [Read more...]
Monday is Deadline For Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Enrollment
Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their 2019 crop year elections for and enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs must schedule an appointment to do so with their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) by Monday, March 16. To date, more than 1.4 million contracts have been signed for the 2019 crop year. This represents 89 percent of expected enrollment with less than a week left for … [Read more...]
Spring Baseball and Softball Leagues Forming
Coaches are also needed for all teams. For more information go to the Town of Livonia website at this link. … [Read more...]
Lima Site Subject of Upcoming DEC Public Meeting
Public Meeting, Tuesday, 3/17/20 at 6:30 PM NYSDEC Region 8 Headquarters, 6274 East Avon-Lima Road, Avon 14414 NYSDEC invites you to a public meeting to discuss the remedy proposed for the site. You are encouraged to provide comments at the meeting. The public is invited to comment on a remedy being proposed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) in consultation with the New York State Department of Health … [Read more...]
Great Ideas For Farmers of Bean Crops
For cutting edge information about growing and successfully harvesting dry beans farmers are welcomed to attend the NYS Dry Bean Meeting being held March 10 at the First United Methodist Church in Batavia from 9 AM–12 PM. Lunch will follow the event) The church, located at 8221 Lewiston Rd. (Rt 63), Batavia, NY 14020, will share information on dry bean varieties and bean breeding, weed management, Western bean cutworm, and white mold … [Read more...]
USDA Announces Updates for Honeybee Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced updates to the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). These updates include changes required by the 2018 Farm Bill as well as discretionary changes intended to improve the administration of the program and clarify existing program requirements. "Honeybee producers should pay close attention to the ELAP program changes to … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Alert
The National Weather Service has issued an urgent winter weather alert for our area. There is a winter weather advisory for Monroe, Livingston and Ontario counties that will remain in effect until 4 pm Friday. Expect snow with a total accumulation of 2 to 4 inches with gusting winds as high as 55 mph which may create blowing snow conditions while you are driving. Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing Derby To Benefit Veterans
This year’s “Frost Bite” Fishing Derby will be held on February 15th and 16th at the Conesus Lake Sportsman Club. The Club, located on Stone Hill Road in Lakeville, will be taking the $25 entrance fee or $15 non-participating fee. Both fees entitle you to enjoy from noon to 5 pm, a chicken BBQ, loads of door prizes, music, great companionship and the knowledge that a good portion of the proceeds are being directed as the Myer’s Foundation and … [Read more...]
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