Cornell Cooperative Extension-Albany and the Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program are pleased to announce an upcoming series of Farmer Discussion Meetings, to be held in Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia and Washington Counties on various dates. We will get together over lunch (provided free). Then Aaron Gabriel will discuss basic insect biology and identification; including practice in using a hand lens to look at insects and how to send pictures using a phone. Afterward, Sandy Buxton will lead a discussion about how to estimate farm machinery costs to make better decisions about repairing/renting/purchasing machinery. Pesticide credit requested. The first meeting will feature Albany County and is on Dec. 12 at the Knox Town Hall at 2192 Berne-Altamont Rd., Knox.

All Discussion Groups meet from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Lunch is free of charge. Please RSVP or direct any questions to Aaron Gabriel (518-380-1496, ) or Sandy Buxton (518-1498, ).