* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

Provides assistance to enable community groups to decide on plan of action, especially if decision involves environmental or governmental concerns.Solid Waste Education-Composting and RecyclingConnection to Master Foresters

Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

Offers natural resources programs and services, including technical assistance to farmers and landowners, training programs, and environmental education programs.

* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

Technical and financial assistance and education to county land users and governments to promote the wise use and conservation of soil, water and related resources, including: critical area and water quality protection permit applications erosion and sediment control, stream bank stabilization storm water and agricultural waste management conservation education (videos, aerial photos, publications) annual seedling sales pond stocking program information on soils, topography, state and national wetlands inventory maps, flood zones

Provides the maintenance and enforcement of land development according to the environmental and conservation laws, including assisting the municipalities, organizations and businesses who are growing and establishing new developments or reorganizing within the county.

Controls certain water-bottom lands and ponds, roads, trails and beaches, issues boat mooring permits and leases on land in Lazy Point manages use of beach vehicles, and large assemblage on beaches (parties) and works with the Natural Resource Department and the Nature Conservancy toward the protection of endangered species.

Facilitates Southold Town's land preservation efforts by working with the Land Preservation Committee which reviews and makes recommendations to the Town Board in regard to fee title land acquisitions, development right assessment acquisitions and other types of preservation methods.

Manages the quality of water systems and watershed areas that affect New York City and other New York State locations.

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also provides information on water quality, radon, and other household environmental issues.

Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

Rockland Conservation and Service Corps is comprised of several programs. Our Summer Conservation Corps is an outdoor service corps for people ages 18 to 25 in which individuals earn a $2,100 living stipend for 350 hours of service from June to August completing environmentally themed local service projects. Rockland Community Emergency Responders Team (RCERT) is a team of volunteers dedicated to preparing for, responding to and recovering from natural and man-made disasters in Rockland. Volunteers receive training from professionals from the Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services. The Trail Guide Program trains volunteer guides to lead people on guided walks of various difficulty levels through village, town, county and state parks throughout the region.

Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

Provides services of environmental quality, oil spills, air quality, hazardous waste, operations, solid waste, flood control, and forestry. Client referred to appropriate office if necessary.

Cornell Cooperative Extension offers research-based support to gardeners through our community horticulture Master Gardener Volunteer Programs. Gardeners can attend our classes, view online resources, and have their gardening questions answered by our Garden Helpline Service.

Provides programs to enhance ability of individuals and groups in making decisions for wise use and management of natural resources and environment. Home vegetable and flower growing assistance.

Provides educational programs on agriculture, horticulture and related topics. Provides assistance with insect, plant disease, weed identification and management crop production recommendations environment and health issues farmland and open space management and preservation. Also interprets research studies and educates populations on the proper safeguards when using chemicals/pesticides.

The Discovery Program is an outreach program which consists of an introductory slide show and hands on activities, an all day field trip and a follow-up visit with hands-on activities concerning pollution. Citizen action information of a political and environmental nature is also included. This program can be presented at your site, or at riverfront parks throughout the valley. Multiple programs are available.

Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife