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Spring 2021 Residence Halls Move-In Information

In preparation for the Spring 2021 semester, the office of Residence Life is providing information for students that will be living on-campus in the residence halls.   MOVE-IN DATES Students coming from New York state must pre-register for move-in on one of the...

College Commits to Spring Sports Seasons

Tompkins Cortland Community College is moving forward with plans to compete in outdoor sports this spring. Since announcing the cancellation of indoor sports last semester, SUNY Community Colleges that are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), including Tompkins...

Collegiate Recovery Program to Expand Beyond Campus

A new agreement will allow the Tompkins Cortland Community College Collegiate Recovery Program to expand beyond the borders of the campus and serve the general community. The partnership, which provides funding for the expansion of services, is with Youth Voices Matter, an ancillary of Friends of...

Last week of the 2020 CSA season

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Well, here it is folks, the last week of the 2020 CSA season. Let’s all take a deep breath and slowly exhale because it’s been one helluva ride. I usually joke that my two favorite weeks of the season are the first pickup and the last pickup of the season. I can honestly say that I’m not really sure how I feel at the moment. I think the first thing that comes to mind is relief and that I’m really tired. I’ve been on autopilot since March and I wasn’t really sure what was going to happen this season, especially since the number of interns that I had in the summer and fall was significantly lower than I have had in the past. But the ones that I’ve had have worked extremely hard to make the season a success. Farming is hard work both emotionally and physically. Farming during a global pandemic with drought conditions throughout the season is some next level stuff.

I am also very thankful for each and every one of you. Being a part of a CSA is a leap of faith of sorts. You all get to experience the ups and downs of the season each week and this season they seemed to be amplified a tad bit more. I had to make decisions throughout the season to plant more or less of something or not at all based on the fact that I didn’t know how many interns I would have, if the College was going to be on a complete shutdown at some point or if the State was going to shutdown. Oh, and juggling my wife’s work schedule, some home/virtual learning for a 6 year old and a toddler who is reminiscent of Bam Bam from The Flintstones. March seems so long ago since all of this started. But I am so appreciative of the words of encouragement through email notes and conversations at pickup throughout the season. You all really epitomized the community of community supported agriculture. I really can’t thank you all enough. And for those of you joining a CSA for the first time, you all get an extra round of applause.

It seems fitting that this is the last week of the season because the end of the week and over the weekend it was forecasted to be our first hard frost and multiple nights in the upper 20s. Most of what we had left in the field wasn’t going to survive that. Even the hoophouse crops would most likely not make it. So I spent the week and weekend clearing out everything that I could. Luckily, the weather shifted a bit and we didn’t experience our coldest night on the farm until Sunday and even that wasn’t terrible. All other farm projects were put on hold and they will pick up this week.

Ok, let’s talk about the last CSA share of the season. This week, baby ginger returns. If you’re getting it for the first time and are unfamiliar with it, let me tell you a few things. First, it’s different than ginger found in the store. It doesn’t have a hard brown skin that needs to be peeled. Because of that, it needs to be kept in the fridge and will last about 7-10 days before it needs to go in the freezer. You could also freeze it right off the bat. You can freeze it whole or slice it. I usually freeze it whole and grate off what I need when cooking with it or putting it in teas or smoothies. If you do end up freezing it, just don’t let it thaw completely or it will turn to mush. It also has a slightly sweeter taste with a strong ginger flavor over store bought. It is perfect in any stir fry but if you’re feeling adventurous, give homemade ginger beer a try. We made some in our food preservation class and it was super tasty. If you can get some, I recommend using champagne or brewer’s yeast. We just used baker’s yeast and it was good but I think either of the other yeasts would be better. I think they sell that at Ithaca Coffee Company in Triphammer Mall. I was real nervous about the tomatoes in the hoophouses so I harvest what I could. There aren’t many that are fully ripe but they all have some color (blush). A little trick to get them to ripen faster is to put them in a paper bag with an apple. The ethylene gas from the apple will help the ripening process. This is actually how most store bought tomatoes are ripened. They are picked at a blush stage and then transported across the country in big trucks that release ethylene and they ripen during transport. For those of you getting kohlrabi, they are much small than last week. But I wanted them to have their tops still so you could have one more nutritious green to eat. There are lots of baby rutabagas too. There were so many out in the field that I couldn’t bear to leave them. Oh, and I didn’t want to forget about the fingerlings. As I mentioned last week, these beauties are perfect for roasting. A majority of them this week are purple skinned/purple flesh. They’re a variety called magic molly and are truly wonderful. They will fade in color if you try to mash them. If you want to try something new with all your root veggies, try making a vegetable confit. We made that in our food preservation class last week and it was something that I had never done before. You’ll want to slice your veggies (I made a batch with potatoes, daikon, carrots, kohlrabi) into 1/2-1 inch slices and toss them in a baking dish with a couple of teaspoons of salt, pepper and thyme or rosemary and then cover them completely with olive oil. Then bake at 225/250 for 3-4 hours. You can pull them when the oil starts to bubble but not boil. Afterwards you pack the veggies in jars and cover with the same oil. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Have a great week!

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New Community Connections Scholarship Available for Spring 2021

The College has announced a new scholarship for residents of Cortland, Tompkins, and Tioga Counties to provide financial assistance for part-time students new to the school and enrolling for Spring 2021. The Community Connections Scholarship provides tuition assistance for up to six credits of...

Community Connections Scholarship

NOW is the time to act The Community Connections Scholarship is a chance for residents of Cortland, Tompkins, and Tioga Counties to try classes at Tompkins Cortland at $50/credit after the scholarship is applied for up to six part-time credits. The only requirements are proof of residency...

Certified Nurse Aide Information Sessions March 6 and April 17

The College has added a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program to its offerings. To enroll in the June 7-25 program, interested individuals must first attend one of two information sessions. The March 6 session will be offered on Zoom and the April 17...

Spring Semester Classes Begin January 27

The Spring 2021 semester begins with classes starting on January 27.    Spring 2021 Academic Calendar  

Global - Faculty and Staff Resources

Adult Learner Program

Tompkins Cortland Community College is hosting an Adult Learner Program Monday, January 11. The Adult Learner Program is designed to provide registration help and information tailored...

Instant Registration Day

Tompkins Cortland Community College is hosting an Instant Registration Day Saturday, January 9. The Instant Registration Day is designed to allow people to do everything needed to become a student for the spring semester in one day. The...

College Celebrates December 2020 Graduates

Tompkins Cortland Community College has announced the names of candidates for graduation in December 2020. The College’s traditional December Graduates Recognition Ceremony was held virtually in response to the COVID-19...

SUNY Community Colleges Cancel Basketball and Volleyball Seasons

After careful thought, consideration, and dialogue, SUNY Community Colleges (27 of 30) that are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), have collectively decided to cancel intercollegiate competition for the 2020-21 indoor sports that are considered "high risk" for...

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Global Partnerships: Virtual Exchange and COIL

Global Partnerships - Exchange Program

International Students - Current

International Students - Prospective

International students, your journey begins with us. Start your higher education experience with Tompkins Cortland Community College. Enjoy affordable, small classes with personalized instruction that will help you ease into your United States education experience.

Global Partnerships

Three Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award

The Distinguished Alumni Award of Tompkins Cortland Community College recognizes alums who have distinguished themselves in their career and service to the community. This year, the committee selected three worthy recipients to honor: Suzanne Burnham, F. Michael Catalano, and Julie Fairchild...

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Final Exam Week

Fall 2020 semester final exams are Dec. 14 - 18 (Monday - Friday). Not sure where and when your exams are? Check out the Final Exam Week Schedule.

Final Exam Week

Fall 2020 semester final exams are Dec. 14 - 18 (Monday - Friday). Not sure where and when your exams are? Check out the Final Exam Week Schedule.

Final Exam Week

Fall 2020 semester final exams are Dec. 14 - 18 (Monday - Friday). Not sure where and when your exams are? Check out the Final Exam Week Schedule.

Final Exam Week

Fall 2020 semester final exams are Dec. 14 - 18 (Monday - Friday). Not sure where and when your exams are? Check out the Final Exam Week Schedule.

Final Exam Week

Fall 2020 semester final exams are Dec. 14 - 18 (Monday - Friday). Not sure where and when your exams are? Check out the Final Exam Week Schedule.

Make Your Own Comic Book

If you love comic books and think you might like to create one of your own, or if you just want to know more about how they're made, then this workshop is for you! Join comic book writer and video editor Michael Watson on December 5th from noon to 2 p.m. for a fun and creative lesson on how comic...

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