Pickles and Chutney Workshop Tuesday, July 23, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Seneca County CCE Offices (308 Main Street Shop Centre Waterloo, New York 13165) Follow this event on FacebookJoin us for a fun workshop to learn how to make your own pickles and chutney!You will walk away with the knowledge of:● How to pickle foods● What can actually be pickled, and what to avoid● How to make refrigerator pickles and chutney● How to can pickles and chutney for longer storage● Food safety● Nutritional benefits of pickling your own foodCome to our class so you will never be in a pickle again! Registration required. Space is limited so registration is required. Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/pickleschutney_245 $15/person Moira Tidball, mmt65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, July 26, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid is launching its new farmers market on the lawn area closest to Main Street in front of the Three Bears complex.Come and find local, fresh produce of all kinds! Fresh picked right down the road.There will be:- farm fresh eggs- local maple syrup- local honey- fresh baked goods (pies, breads, eclairs, cookies, granola, and brownies)- cut flowers and flower arrangementsWhat better way to spend a Friday afternoon than checking out the new market and stocking up for the holiday weekend?! The market will have produce vendors that accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons (given to senior citizens who qualify and to WIC recipients) and SNAP recipients will be able to spend their SNAP benefits on any SNAP eligible items at the market. The key to this community farmers’ market is promoting locally grown and produced items and providing residents with access to local, fresh fruits and vegetables and other products. We have the vendors coming to the market, now all we need are customers! So plan to attend this Friday and every Friday through the end of August, rain or shine! Hope to see you there! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Summer Program Sunday, July 28, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm North Seneca Sportsmen’s & Rifle Club (334 NY-318 Phelps, NY 14532) Space is limited so registration is required. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Shotgun2019_245If you are unable to access the internet, please call 315-539-9251.This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County 4-H Youth Development will offer a 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun training program. Sessions will be held at local sportsmen’s clubs on Sunday afternoons during the months of June and July. The program will also include a Falconry presentation at Seneca Meadows.This opportunity will be available to youth ages 12 and up. Individuals do not already have to be members of 4-H.2019 Summer 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Program ScheduleDates-Time-Location: Sunday, June 23 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ MacDougall Sportsmen’s ClubSunday, June 30 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ MacDougall Sportsmen’s ClubSunday, July 7 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ North Seneca Sportsmen’s & Rifle ClubSunday, July 14 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ South Seneca Sportsmen’s ClubSunday, July 28 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ North Seneca Sportsmen’s & Rifle Club*Tuesday, July 30 at 11AM @ Seneca Meadows Inc. (Falconry Presentation)ABOUT NEW YORK STATE 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAMThe New York State 4-H Shooting Sports program is built upon experiential learning and rooted in positive youth development.Programs are led by trained instructors and focus on the fundamentals, safety, and benefits of shooting sports, hunting, conservation, and more. Participants will learn confidence, problem solving, self-discipline, and other life skills through the 4-H “Learn by Doing” framework. $5 for 4-H members. $20 for non-members (includes membership) Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Summer Program Tuesday, July 30, 2019 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Seneca Meadows Education Center (1977 State Route 414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) Space is limited so registration is required. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Shotgun2019_245If you are unable to access the internet, please call 315-539-9251.This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County 4-H Youth Development will offer a 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun training program. Sessions will be held at local sportsmen’s clubs on Sunday afternoons during the months of June and July. The program will also include a Falconry presentation at Seneca Meadows.This opportunity will be available to youth ages 12 and up. Individuals do not already have to be members of 4-H.2019 Summer 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Program ScheduleDates-Time-Location: Sunday, June 23 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ MacDougall Sportsmen’s ClubSunday, June 30 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ MacDougall Sportsmen’s ClubSunday, July 7 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ North Seneca Sportsmen’s & Rifle ClubSunday, July 14 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ South Seneca Sportsmen’s ClubSunday, July 28 from 1 PM – 3 PM @ North Seneca Sportsmen’s & Rifle Club*Tuesday, July 30 at 11AM @ Seneca Meadows Inc. (Falconry Presentation)ABOUT NEW YORK STATE 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAMThe New York State 4-H Shooting Sports program is built upon experiential learning and rooted in positive youth development.Programs are led by trained instructors and focus on the fundamentals, safety, and benefits of shooting sports, hunting, conservation, and more. Participants will learn confidence, problem solving, self-discipline, and other life skills through the 4-H “Learn by Doing” framework. $5 for 4-H members. $20 for non-members (includes membership) Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Twilight Farm Tours - Wagners Vineyard Tuesday, July 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration is required by Friday, July 26th. REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/twilighttours_245You are invited to the farm this summer!In an effort to foster a greater understanding of what agricultural practices occur in modern vineyards, John Wagner is inviting those interested in learning more about how Wagner’s is continually striving to be compatible with environmental concerns and remain profitable in these changing times, to the vineyard! Those attending will leave from the parking lot of Wagner Vineyards and Estate Winery located at 9322 State Route 414 in Lodi promptly at 6pm. Participants will carpool from the Winery parking lot shortly after 6pm and return at approximately 7:30pm. Everyone is encouraged to wear appropriate shoes for walking on potentially uneven ground in the vineyard. Tour participants will learn more about the 600 acre farm of which 220 acres are under management as vineyards, and approximately 150 acres producing hay. John will discuss the changes in management practices to conserve water and soil along with how and when pesticides are used to grow the grapes that produce their award winning wines. John will be joined by Hans Walter-Peterson, Viticulture Extension Specialist from CCE’s Finger Lakes Grape Program who specializes in vineyard nutrition, canopy management, and vineyard mechanization.Follow this event on Facebook.This event is FREE.SCHEDULETuesday, July 30 @ 6pmWagner VineyardsFreeFollow event on FacebookThursday, August 29 @2:30pmPersoon Dairy Farm, Autumn's Harvest Farm, & Mark Lott's Farm LLCFreeFollow event on FacebookThursday, August 29 @6:30pmCheese Tasting & Farm to Table Dinner at Miranda Cheese CompanyAll are welcome to attend the Cheese Tasting and Farm to Table Dinner regardless of participation in the farm tours.$25/personFollow event on Facebook Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, August 2, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid is launching its new farmers market on the lawn area closest to Main Street in front of the Three Bears complex.Come and find local, fresh produce of all kinds! Fresh picked right down the road.There will be:- farm fresh eggs- local maple syrup- local honey- fresh baked goods (pies, breads, eclairs, cookies, granola, and brownies)- cut flowers and flower arrangementsWhat better way to spend a Friday afternoon than checking out the new market and stocking up for the holiday weekend?! The market will have produce vendors that accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons (given to senior citizens who qualify and to WIC recipients) and SNAP recipients will be able to spend their SNAP benefits on any SNAP eligible items at the market. The key to this community farmers’ market is promoting locally grown and produced items and providing residents with access to local, fresh fruits and vegetables and other products. We have the vendors coming to the market, now all we need are customers! So plan to attend this Friday and every Friday through the end of August, rain or shine! Hope to see you there! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days Tuesday, August 6, 2019 10:00 am - 2:15 pm Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) The Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars, August 6 through 8 in Seneca Falls, will provide money-saving, latest trend, and practical strategies to the industry. The 2019 seminar series will feature more, but shorter, presentations, along with a lunch and extra break time in a more intimate setting, to allow farmers an environment to discuss their concerns and receive advice more fully. “The concept this year is to present the audience with specific information on money-saving solutions and dairy operation strategies to help dairy producers adapt and evolve in this current economic climate,” said Joel Hastings, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness.com. Professor Tom Overton, Director of PRO-DAIRY and Associate Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, will present the keynote at 2:15 PM, August 6. The annual Dairy Profit Seminars are hosted by PRO-DAIRY, Northeast Dairy Producers Assn., and DairyBusiness.com. Sponsors are six firms serving dairy farmers in the Northeast: ASAP Interiors, Morrisville, NY; AMTS LLC, Groton, NY; DFA Northeast, Syracuse, NY; Farm Credit East, Enfield, CT; Farm Family Insurance – American National, Albany, NY; and Pikeside Enterprises, Gainesville, NY.  2019 Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days Tuesday, August 6 Time Title Presenter 10AM     Welcome & Introductions Joel Hastings 10:15 Facilities - Research, Renovations and Low-Cost Solutions in Tie-Stall Barns Betsy Hicks and Lindsay Ferlito 10:45 Food Break for Those Attending 11:15 Managing NY Robotic Milking Systems: What We’ve Learned Bob Church 11:45 Break 12:45 Corn Silage Harvest Strategy: One chance to get it right Joe Lawrence 1:15 Calf Housing Ventilation: What’s the latest? Curt Gooch 1:45 Food Break for Those Attending 2:15 Keynote: Adapting to an Evolving Northeast Dairy Industry Dr. Tom Overton Wednesday, August 7 Time Title Presenter 10AM Welcome & Introductions Joel Hastings 10:15  Where are Milk Prices Headed? Christine Brodeur, DFA Northeast 10:45  Food break for those attending 11:15  Outlook for Dairy in the Northeast Catherine de Ronde, Agri-Mark Cooperative 11:45  Break 12:45 Keys to Making Your Dairy Farm Business Work Greg McConnell, Farm Credit East 1:15 What Drives Your Milk Price? Dr. Larry Jones, FARME Institute 1:45 Food break for those attending 2:15 Panel Discussion with all speakers Moderator: Jason Karszes, PRO-DAIRY Thursday, August 8 10:30AM - NY Junior Dairy Leaders Graduation Program – Deborah Grusenmeyer, PRO-DAIRY Youth Specialist. Followed by refreshments. ========================================= Empire Farm Days Tuesday, August 6, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) While you're at Empire Farm Days this year, make sure to visit Seneca County CCE at the Cornell Building to see all that we're up to. Does ice cream and/or milkshakes sound yummy? Then come see us at the Seneca County 4-H Dairy Bar!4-H Dairy BarSeneca County CCE at the Cornell BuildingEmpire Farm Days program ========================================= Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:00 am - 2:15 pm Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) The Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars, August 6 through 8 in Seneca Falls, will provide money-saving, latest trend, and practical strategies to the industry. The 2019 seminar series will feature more, but shorter, presentations, along with a lunch and extra break time in a more intimate setting, to allow farmers an environment to discuss their concerns and receive advice more fully. “The concept this year is to present the audience with specific information on money-saving solutions and dairy operation strategies to help dairy producers adapt and evolve in this current economic climate,” said Joel Hastings, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness.com. Professor Tom Overton, Director of PRO-DAIRY and Associate Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, will present the keynote at 2:15 PM, August 6. The annual Dairy Profit Seminars are hosted by PRO-DAIRY, Northeast Dairy Producers Assn., and DairyBusiness.com. Sponsors are six firms serving dairy farmers in the Northeast: ASAP Interiors, Morrisville, NY; AMTS LLC, Groton, NY; DFA Northeast, Syracuse, NY; Farm Credit East, Enfield, CT; Farm Family Insurance – American National, Albany, NY; and Pikeside Enterprises, Gainesville, NY.  2019 Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days Tuesday, August 6 Time Title Presenter 10AM     Welcome & Introductions Joel Hastings 10:15 Facilities - Research, Renovations and Low-Cost Solutions in Tie-Stall Barns Betsy Hicks and Lindsay Ferlito 10:45 Food Break for Those Attending 11:15 Managing NY Robotic Milking Systems: What We’ve Learned Bob Church 11:45 Break 12:45 Corn Silage Harvest Strategy: One chance to get it right Joe Lawrence 1:15 Calf Housing Ventilation: What’s the latest? Curt Gooch 1:45 Food Break for Those Attending 2:15 Keynote: Adapting to an Evolving Northeast Dairy Industry Dr. Tom Overton Wednesday, August 7 Time Title Presenter 10AM Welcome & Introductions Joel Hastings 10:15  Where are Milk Prices Headed? Christine Brodeur, DFA Northeast 10:45  Food break for those attending 11:15  Outlook for Dairy in the Northeast Catherine de Ronde, Agri-Mark Cooperative 11:45  Break 12:45 Keys to Making Your Dairy Farm Business Work Greg McConnell, Farm Credit East 1:15 What Drives Your Milk Price? Dr. Larry Jones, FARME Institute 1:45 Food break for those attending 2:15 Panel Discussion with all speakers Moderator: Jason Karszes, PRO-DAIRY Thursday, August 8 10:30AM - NY Junior Dairy Leaders Graduation Program – Deborah Grusenmeyer, PRO-DAIRY Youth Specialist. Followed by refreshments. ========================================= Empire Farm Days Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) While you're at Empire Farm Days this year, make sure to visit Seneca County CCE at the Cornell Building to see all that we're up to. Does ice cream and/or milkshakes sound yummy? Then come see us at the Seneca County 4-H Dairy Bar!4-H Dairy BarSeneca County CCE at the Cornell BuildingEmpire Farm Days program ========================================= Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days Thursday, August 8, 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) The Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars, August 6 through 8 in Seneca Falls, will provide money-saving, latest trend, and practical strategies to the industry. The 2019 seminar series will feature more, but shorter, presentations, along with a lunch and extra break time in a more intimate setting, to allow farmers an environment to discuss their concerns and receive advice more fully. “The concept this year is to present the audience with specific information on money-saving solutions and dairy operation strategies to help dairy producers adapt and evolve in this current economic climate,” said Joel Hastings, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness.com. Professor Tom Overton, Director of PRO-DAIRY and Associate Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, will present the keynote at 2:15 PM, August 6. The annual Dairy Profit Seminars are hosted by PRO-DAIRY, Northeast Dairy Producers Assn., and DairyBusiness.com. Sponsors are six firms serving dairy farmers in the Northeast: ASAP Interiors, Morrisville, NY; AMTS LLC, Groton, NY; DFA Northeast, Syracuse, NY; Farm Credit East, Enfield, CT; Farm Family Insurance – American National, Albany, NY; and Pikeside Enterprises, Gainesville, NY.  2019 Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days Tuesday, August 6 Time Title Presenter 10AM     Welcome & Introductions Joel Hastings 10:15 Facilities - Research, Renovations and Low-Cost Solutions in Tie-Stall Barns Betsy Hicks and Lindsay Ferlito 10:45 Food Break for Those Attending 11:15 Managing NY Robotic Milking Systems: What We’ve Learned Bob Church 11:45 Break 12:45 Corn Silage Harvest Strategy: One chance to get it right Joe Lawrence 1:15 Calf Housing Ventilation: What’s the latest? Curt Gooch 1:45 Food Break for Those Attending 2:15 Keynote: Adapting to an Evolving Northeast Dairy Industry Dr. Tom Overton Wednesday, August 7 Time Title Presenter 10AM Welcome & Introductions Joel Hastings 10:15  Where are Milk Prices Headed? Christine Brodeur, DFA Northeast 10:45  Food break for those attending 11:15  Outlook for Dairy in the Northeast Catherine de Ronde, Agri-Mark Cooperative 11:45  Break 12:45 Keys to Making Your Dairy Farm Business Work Greg McConnell, Farm Credit East 1:15 What Drives Your Milk Price? Dr. Larry Jones, FARME Institute 1:45 Food break for those attending 2:15 Panel Discussion with all speakers Moderator: Jason Karszes, PRO-DAIRY Thursday, August 8 10:30AM - NY Junior Dairy Leaders Graduation Program – Deborah Grusenmeyer, PRO-DAIRY Youth Specialist. Followed by refreshments. ========================================= Empire Farm Days Thursday, August 8, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) While you're at Empire Farm Days this year, make sure to visit Seneca County CCE at the Cornell Building to see all that we're up to. Does ice cream and/or milkshakes sound yummy? Then come see us at the Seneca County 4-H Dairy Bar!4-H Dairy BarSeneca County CCE at the Cornell BuildingEmpire Farm Days program ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, August 9, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid is launching its new farmers market on the lawn area closest to Main Street in front of the Three Bears complex.Come and find local, fresh produce of all kinds! Fresh picked right down the road.There will be:- farm fresh eggs- local maple syrup- local honey- fresh baked goods (pies, breads, eclairs, cookies, granola, and brownies)- cut flowers and flower arrangementsWhat better way to spend a Friday afternoon than checking out the new market and stocking up for the holiday weekend?! The market will have produce vendors that accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons (given to senior citizens who qualify and to WIC recipients) and SNAP recipients will be able to spend their SNAP benefits on any SNAP eligible items at the market. The key to this community farmers’ market is promoting locally grown and produced items and providing residents with access to local, fresh fruits and vegetables and other products. We have the vendors coming to the market, now all we need are customers! So plan to attend this Friday and every Friday through the end of August, rain or shine! Hope to see you there! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, August 16, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid is launching its new farmers market on the lawn area closest to Main Street in front of the Three Bears complex.Come and find local, fresh produce of all kinds! Fresh picked right down the road.There will be:- farm fresh eggs- local maple syrup- local honey- fresh baked goods (pies, breads, eclairs, cookies, granola, and brownies)- cut flowers and flower arrangementsWhat better way to spend a Friday afternoon than checking out the new market and stocking up for the holiday weekend?! The market will have produce vendors that accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons (given to senior citizens who qualify and to WIC recipients) and SNAP recipients will be able to spend their SNAP benefits on any SNAP eligible items at the market. The key to this community farmers’ market is promoting locally grown and produced items and providing residents with access to local, fresh fruits and vegetables and other products. We have the vendors coming to the market, now all we need are customers! So plan to attend this Friday and every Friday through the end of August, rain or shine! Hope to see you there! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, August 23, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid is launching its new farmers market on the lawn area closest to Main Street in front of the Three Bears complex.Come and find local, fresh produce of all kinds! Fresh picked right down the road.There will be:- farm fresh eggs- local maple syrup- local honey- fresh baked goods (pies, breads, eclairs, cookies, granola, and brownies)- cut flowers and flower arrangementsWhat better way to spend a Friday afternoon than checking out the new market and stocking up for the holiday weekend?! The market will have produce vendors that accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons (given to senior citizens who qualify and to WIC recipients) and SNAP recipients will be able to spend their SNAP benefits on any SNAP eligible items at the market. The key to this community farmers’ market is promoting locally grown and produced items and providing residents with access to local, fresh fruits and vegetables and other products. We have the vendors coming to the market, now all we need are customers! So plan to attend this Friday and every Friday through the end of August, rain or shine! Hope to see you there! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, August 30, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid is launching its new farmers market on the lawn area closest to Main Street in front of the Three Bears complex.Come and find local, fresh produce of all kinds! Fresh picked right down the road.There will be:- farm fresh eggs- local maple syrup- local honey- fresh baked goods (pies, breads, eclairs, cookies, granola, and brownies)- cut flowers and flower arrangementsWhat better way to spend a Friday afternoon than checking out the new market and stocking up for the holiday weekend?! The market will have produce vendors that accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons (given to senior citizens who qualify and to WIC recipients) and SNAP recipients will be able to spend their SNAP benefits on any SNAP eligible items at the market. The key to this community farmers’ market is promoting locally grown and produced items and providing residents with access to local, fresh fruits and vegetables and other products. We have the vendors coming to the market, now all we need are customers! So plan to attend this Friday and every Friday through the end of August, rain or shine! Hope to see you there! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 =========================================