who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 6
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Advocating for native gardening at local government meetings Northport Native Garden Initiative IncadvocacyAdvocates for native gardening and ecological practices by presenting information on invasive species and related issues at Northport Village Board meetings.
- Conducting mosquito and tick population control education Northport Native Garden Initiative Incdirect serviceProvides guidance on reducing mosquito and tick populations through ecological methods, including building mosquito buckets, using tick tubes, eliminating standing water, and planting native species that support natural predators.
- Designing and installing native plant landscapes Northport Native Garden Initiative Incdirect serviceDesigns and installs native plant landscapes for residential and commercial clients, local municipalities, schools, places of worship, and public spaces such as Main Street and Cow Harbor Park, often in partnership with community groups and local government.
- Hosting educational outreach events and plant sales Northport Native Garden Initiative Incdirect serviceHosts plant sale events and operates a monthly booth at the Northport Farmer's Market to distribute native plants, promote biodiversity, and educate the public about ecological gardening practices.
- Organizing volunteer events and community cleanups Northport Native Garden Initiative Incdirect serviceOrganizes volunteer events including a Spring Sale and cleanups of public native gardens to engage the community in ecological stewardship.
- Providing education and resources on native gardening Northport Native Garden Initiative Incdirect serviceProvides education, resources, tools, and guidance to individuals, organizations, and municipalities on native plant gardening, ecological landscaping, and managing invasive species to support local ecosystem health.
- Providing native plant sourcing and ecological guidance Northport Native Garden Initiative Incdirect serviceOffers native plant sourcing services and guidance on ecological restoration, invasive species management, and responsible seasonal gardening practices.
- Supporting community ecological projects Northport Native Garden Initiative Incdirect serviceCollaborates with schools, community gardens, Scout troops, and other groups to facilitate native plant gardening projects and promote ecological restoration practices.
- Pest control program to reduce disease vectors THE PINES FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceImplemented a pest control initiative targeting rodent and deer tick populations in Fire Island Pines to reduce the risk of Lyme disease transmission among residents and visitors.
- Renovation and beautification of public areas THE PINES FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceConducted ongoing renovation, modernization, and beautification of public spaces in Fire Island Pines to improve community infrastructure and quality of life.
- Conducts unbiased crop variety trials and disseminates results WESTERN NEW YORK CROP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE INCresearchRuns corn grain and silage variety trials and publishes test plot results online to inform farmers' planting decisions, using both current and historical field data, including from the 2011 growing season.
- Delivers timely agronomic guidance during adverse conditions WESTERN NEW YORK CROP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE INCdirect serviceProvides real-time agronomic advice to farmers during challenging spring weather conditions to support planting and field management decisions.
- Engages in agricultural policy and regulatory advocacy WESTERN NEW YORK CROP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE INCadvocacyParticipates in events and discussions related to finalized New York State freshwater wetlands regulations to represent farmer interests and inform policy implementation.
- Offers weather-based decision support tools for manure management WESTERN NEW YORK CROP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE INCdirect serviceProvides access to a weather forecasting tool designed to assess the risk of manure runoff in New York State, supporting environmentally sound nutrient application practices.
- Organizes educational events and presentations for members WESTERN NEW YORK CROP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE INCcapacity buildingHosts annual meetings and other events featuring expert presentations, such as by plant pathologist Darcy Telenko, to share knowledge on crop health and management practices.
- Provides agronomic field monitoring and scouting services WESTERN NEW YORK CROP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE INCdirect serviceConducts regular field visits to monitor crop health, including scouting for pests such as seedcorn maggot in soybean fields and tracking tar spot in corn fields across Western New York during the growing season.
- Provides digital tools and mobile applications for farm operations WESTERN NEW YORK CROP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE INCdirect serviceOffers a mobile app for Android devices and web-based maps optimized for mobile use, including a dedicated version for custom applicators, to support on-farm decision-making and field operations.
- Provides regulatory guidance and education to farmers WESTERN NEW YORK CROP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE INCdirect serviceCommunicates critical regulatory information to farmers, including requirements to file Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN by January 1, 2025, and hosts events to explain updated New York State Freshwater Wetlands program regulations, including potential legal and financial consequences of noncompliance.