2024 National 4-H Conference Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy , Arlington, VA 22202 Known as “the Secretary’s Conference,” this Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Check out this video about conference! ========================================= 2024 National 4-H Conference Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy , Arlington, VA 22202 Known as “the Secretary’s Conference,” this Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Check out this video about conference! ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Thursday, April 25, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Friday, April 26, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Saturday, April 27, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Sunday, April 28, 2024 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Monday, April 29, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Thursday, May 2, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= 2024 State Teen Action Retreat (STAR) Friday, May 3, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk, 2420 Arbor Hill Rd , Delhi, NY 13753 Registration will close on Friday, April 12, 2024.It is the 20th anniversary of our State Teen Action retreat and we have some special treats in store for you this year! This wonderful weekend is the culmination of a full year of planning by our teen and adult planning committee members from all around New York State. Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=STAR2024_328 ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Friday, May 3, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= 2024 State Teen Action Retreat (STAR) Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk, 2420 Arbor Hill Rd , Delhi, NY 13753 Registration will close on Friday, April 12, 2024.It is the 20th anniversary of our State Teen Action retreat and we have some special treats in store for you this year! This wonderful weekend is the culmination of a full year of planning by our teen and adult planning committee members from all around New York State. Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=STAR2024_328 ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= 2024 State Teen Action Retreat (STAR) Sunday, May 5, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk, 2420 Arbor Hill Rd , Delhi, NY 13753 Registration will close on Friday, April 12, 2024.It is the 20th anniversary of our State Teen Action retreat and we have some special treats in store for you this year! This wonderful weekend is the culmination of a full year of planning by our teen and adult planning committee members from all around New York State. Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=STAR2024_328 ========================================= Spring 2024 TSC Paper Clover Campaign Sunday, May 5, 2024 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support local 4-H programming by buying a paper clover at the register or online while shopping at Tractor Supply!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. store in Seneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website).*The days/hours this event appears on, reflect the Seneca Falls location store hours.About TSC Spring Paper Clover CampaignEach spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. ========================================= Plant Swap: New Plants For Your Garden! Saturday, May 11, 2024 9:30 am - 10:15 am Oak Island, Oak Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 Arrive between 9:30 - 9:45am to check in your plants and be ready to swap at 10am sharp! Looking for a new plant for your garden? Here’s a chance to swap plants you have for plants you’d like to have! Not already a gardener, but would love to have a new plant? Just bring a non-perishable food item* and our Master Gardeners will give you a plant that’s right for you ! For every plant you bring, you’ll be able to swap for another plant. It’s a great way to increase the variety of plants for your house or garden! The swap will be held at Oak Island in Waterloo, along the canal, rain or shine!  There are pavilions there for protection in case of rain and plenty of parking space.  There will be a special area in the pavilion for anyone bringing a food item to exchange for a plant. Bring whatever you have: houseplants, flowers, bulbs, vegetables, herbs (they can be divided or started from seed too) to the swap and exchange them for a new plant! All types of plants are welcome. Every year we've seen an increase in the numbers and variety of plants. Don’t know which plant might be best for your location and soil? Our experienced Master Gardeners will be in the pavilion to answer questions and help you select a plant. If you’d just like to donate your plants to the swap, you may bring them to the CCE Seneca Office Thursday, May 9 or Friday, May 10 - or to Oak Island the morning of the swap. *All food items will be donated to the local food pantries. If you have any questions, please call our office at 315-539-9251. FREE but donations to offset costs would be greatly appreciated. Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, May 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Seneca, 369 East Main Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 The CCE Seneca County Board of Directors meet on the second Monday of the month, every other month during the school year. Meetings begin at 6pm at the Cooperative Extension Education Center conference room, located at 369 East Main Street in Waterloo (except for May 13th). Members of the public are welcome to attend.SCHEDULEMonday, January 8 @ 6pmMonday, March 18 @ 6pmMonday, May 13 @ 6pm at South County location TBDMonday, September 9 @ 6pmMonday, November 4 @ 6pmAnnual Meeting - Monday, December 2 @ 5:45pm at location TBD Ave Bauder, whb65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= ​Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.2nd Tuesdays of the Month from Noon to 1pm 01/09 – Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations02/13 – Grants for Agritourism Operations  03/12 – Staffing your Agritourism Operation04/09 – Working with your Local Tourism Office  05/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan06/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)07/09 - Urban Agritourism08/13 - Cut Flower Agritourism Operations09/10 - Handling Difficult Customers10/08 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility*Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Free Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY ========================================= 55th Annual Outdoor Education Field Day Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Seneca Lake State Park, 1 Lake Front Drive , Geneva, NY 14456 An exciting event to introduce Seneca County 6th Graders to outdoor living, experiences with nature, and the importance of conservation!OEFD 2024 Presenters RegistrationThe 55th annual Outdoor Education Field Day will host around 300 sixth grade youth and aims to offer educational opportunities within a variety of topics including outdoor education, environment, natural resources, and conservation. Presentations are intended to enrich their science and core curriculums. Hands-on activities and educational games are well-received by these active students. *Your workshop will be about 17 minutes long and geared toward 6th grade students. It should be hands-on and engaging, and appropriate for group sizes of about 20 students.More information to come! Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Capital Days Sunday, May 19, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm SAVE THE DATE!More information to come... About 4-H Capital Days4-H Capital Days is a NYSACCE4-HE sponsored event that gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story. 4-H Capital Days creates awareness of career opportunities in New York State government, better understand state government, and network with delegates from other counties. Delegates are chosen by their county 4-H program. The objectives of the 4-H Capital Days program are: To achieve a better understanding of the New York State policy process. To gain a better understanding of state and local government connections. To provide delegates the opportunity to meet with legislators and tell their 4-H stories. To create an awareness of career opportunities within the New York State Government and Public Service. To meet and exchange experiences with delegates from other counties.  FORMS Code of Conduct Delegate & Chaperone Form Payment Form Permission Slip RESOURCES Find your Assembly Person Find your Senator Know Your Elected Officials NY State Government Quiz Attire Guide Information Packet Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Capital Days Monday, May 20, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm SAVE THE DATE!More information to come... About 4-H Capital Days4-H Capital Days is a NYSACCE4-HE sponsored event that gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story. 4-H Capital Days creates awareness of career opportunities in New York State government, better understand state government, and network with delegates from other counties. Delegates are chosen by their county 4-H program. The objectives of the 4-H Capital Days program are: To achieve a better understanding of the New York State policy process. To gain a better understanding of state and local government connections. To provide delegates the opportunity to meet with legislators and tell their 4-H stories. To create an awareness of career opportunities within the New York State Government and Public Service. To meet and exchange experiences with delegates from other counties.  FORMS Code of Conduct Delegate & Chaperone Form Payment Form Permission Slip RESOURCES Find your Assembly Person Find your Senator Know Your Elected Officials NY State Government Quiz Attire Guide Information Packet Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Capital Days Tuesday, May 21, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm SAVE THE DATE!More information to come... About 4-H Capital Days4-H Capital Days is a NYSACCE4-HE sponsored event that gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story. 4-H Capital Days creates awareness of career opportunities in New York State government, better understand state government, and network with delegates from other counties. Delegates are chosen by their county 4-H program. The objectives of the 4-H Capital Days program are: To achieve a better understanding of the New York State policy process. To gain a better understanding of state and local government connections. To provide delegates the opportunity to meet with legislators and tell their 4-H stories. To create an awareness of career opportunities within the New York State Government and Public Service. To meet and exchange experiences with delegates from other counties.  FORMS Code of Conduct Delegate & Chaperone Form Payment Form Permission Slip RESOURCES Find your Assembly Person Find your Senator Know Your Elected Officials NY State Government Quiz Attire Guide Information Packet Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Culinary Tent at Celebrate Commemorate 2024 Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Lafayette Park, 220 Main Street (Routes 5 & 20) , Waterloo, New York 13165 Save the Dates!More information to come... Moira Tidball, mmt65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 111 ========================================= 4-H Jr. Iron Chef Competition 2024 Sunday, May 26, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lafayette Park, 220 Main Street (Routes 5 & 20) , Waterloo, New York 13165 Space is limited. Registration is required by Monday, May 20 Register online at: Stay tune for link If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. We will hold an exhibition for up to 2 teams of 3rd to 5th graders. An adult mentor and supervisor is required. Modeled after the TV show “Chopped”, youth will be provided Festival food and will be asked to reinvent their food item into healthier and tastier recipes, using some pantry items, local foods, maybe a surprise or two, and their own culinary creativity! All ingredients and cooking tools and supplies will be provided. Up to four teams of 3-5 Middle and/or High school students can participate and must register. You do not need to be existing 4-H members in order to participate. Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Culinary Tent at Celebrate Commemorate 2024 Sunday, May 26, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Lafayette Park, 220 Main Street (Routes 5 & 20) , Waterloo, New York 13165 Save the Dates!More information to come... Moira Tidball, mmt65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 111 ========================================= New York State Fiber Conference Sunday, June 9, 2024 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Butternut Hill Campground, 6893 US Route 20 , Bouckville, NY 13310 Advance registration required by June 3, 2024.Conference is limited to the first 50 participants. New York Veterans will have their registration fee reimbursed by the Farm Ops Program.Registration fee includes free admission to the Central New York Fiber Festival (see below) on Sunday to explore during your 1 ½ hour lunch break. Food venders will be on site for you to purchase food.Registration questions contact Dara Boudreaux tff24@cornell.eduSign in is at 9:00amTheme for this year: Quality MattersBeginners as well as the more experienced fiber producers are sure to gain valuable hands-on skills, and knowledge with respect to fiber quality, and what to look for. You will be physically touching, feeling and seeing the difference between various fiber and fleece types in the presence of an instructor. The instructor will show and demonstrate what you need to look for in a quality fleece or fiber. You will also learn how to skirt a fleece and what the best uses are for the different fibers. There will be a sheep shearing demonstration with a commentary on what needs to be done at this stage to ensure the best quality.Participants will go away with an understanding of the different certification programs and how they might be beneficial to their farm business.Topics to be covered: Challenges and Rewards of Raising Animals for High Quality FiberCornell University Small Ruminant Program - What to ExpectWool and other Fibers Certification Programs – What’s Out There, Advantages and DisadvantagesImpacts of Certifications – Panel Discussion: Farmers and RetailersQuality Exploration with Animal FibersFor conference agenda and registration https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=193.The Central New York Fiber Arts Festival is on June 8 & 9, 2024 at the same location as the NYS Animal Fiber Conference. They expect a full complement of 120 booths filled with fleeces, yarns, fiber equipment, fiber animals and all manner of finished fiber products. They will have a full schedule of exciting lectures and workshops, a weaving competition, fleece sale, shearing demonstration, weaving booth, and children’s activities. For additional information regarding the Fiber Arts Festival: https://cnyfiberarts.orgOvernight accommodations:https://www.reservations.com/hotels/bouckville-ny and https://www.reservations.com/hotels/bouckville-ny Fee $30 per person. ========================================= ​Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.2nd Tuesdays of the Month from Noon to 1pm 01/09 – Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations02/13 – Grants for Agritourism Operations  03/12 – Staffing your Agritourism Operation04/09 – Working with your Local Tourism Office  05/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan06/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)07/09 - Urban Agritourism08/13 - Cut Flower Agritourism Operations09/10 - Handling Difficult Customers10/08 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility*Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Free Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY ========================================= ​Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, July 9, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.2nd Tuesdays of the Month from Noon to 1pm 01/09 – Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations02/13 – Grants for Agritourism Operations  03/12 – Staffing your Agritourism Operation04/09 – Working with your Local Tourism Office  05/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan06/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)07/09 - Urban Agritourism08/13 - Cut Flower Agritourism Operations09/10 - Handling Difficult Customers10/08 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility*Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Free Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY ========================================= ​Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, August 13, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.2nd Tuesdays of the Month from Noon to 1pm 01/09 – Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations02/13 – Grants for Agritourism Operations  03/12 – Staffing your Agritourism Operation04/09 – Working with your Local Tourism Office  05/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan06/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)07/09 - Urban Agritourism08/13 - Cut Flower Agritourism Operations09/10 - Handling Difficult Customers10/08 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility*Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Free Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY ========================================= Seneca County Summer Ag Tour - Save the date! Wednesday, August 28, 2024 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The planning committee for the Summer Ag Tour in Seneca County has selected August 28 for a tour in the southeast end of Seneca County. Seneca County SWCD, the USDA agencies with CCE Seneca are again hosting a summer tour to highlight the good work that is going on in the county for the non-farm community and to build communication and connections between the farm and non-farm community.  We are still developing the farm stops but are hoping you will save the date to join the tour and the reception following the tour at a location to be determined!  The tour typically starts about 3pm with two or 3 stops.  Thanks for considering this offer - more details to follow! Judy Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Seneca, 369 East Main Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 The CCE Seneca County Board of Directors meet on the second Monday of the month, every other month during the school year. Meetings begin at 6pm at the Cooperative Extension Education Center conference room, located at 369 East Main Street in Waterloo (except for May 13th). Members of the public are welcome to attend.SCHEDULEMonday, January 8 @ 6pmMonday, March 18 @ 6pmMonday, May 13 @ 6pm at South County location TBDMonday, September 9 @ 6pmMonday, November 4 @ 6pmAnnual Meeting - Monday, December 2 @ 5:45pm at location TBD Ave Bauder, whb65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= ​Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.2nd Tuesdays of the Month from Noon to 1pm 01/09 – Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations02/13 – Grants for Agritourism Operations  03/12 – Staffing your Agritourism Operation04/09 – Working with your Local Tourism Office  05/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan06/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)07/09 - Urban Agritourism08/13 - Cut Flower Agritourism Operations09/10 - Handling Difficult Customers10/08 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility*Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Free Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY ========================================= ​Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.2nd Tuesdays of the Month from Noon to 1pm 01/09 – Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations02/13 – Grants for Agritourism Operations  03/12 – Staffing your Agritourism Operation04/09 – Working with your Local Tourism Office  05/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan06/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)07/09 - Urban Agritourism08/13 - Cut Flower Agritourism Operations09/10 - Handling Difficult Customers10/08 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility*Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Free Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, November 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Seneca, 369 East Main Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 The CCE Seneca County Board of Directors meet on the second Monday of the month, every other month during the school year. Meetings begin at 6pm at the Cooperative Extension Education Center conference room, located at 369 East Main Street in Waterloo (except for May 13th). Members of the public are welcome to attend.SCHEDULEMonday, January 8 @ 6pmMonday, March 18 @ 6pmMonday, May 13 @ 6pm at South County location TBDMonday, September 9 @ 6pmMonday, November 4 @ 6pmAnnual Meeting - Monday, December 2 @ 5:45pm at location TBD Ave Bauder, whb65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= ​Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.2nd Tuesdays of the Month from Noon to 1pm 01/09 – Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations02/13 – Grants for Agritourism Operations  03/12 – Staffing your Agritourism Operation04/09 – Working with your Local Tourism Office  05/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan06/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)07/09 - Urban Agritourism08/13 - Cut Flower Agritourism Operations09/10 - Handling Difficult Customers10/08 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility*Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Free Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY ========================================= ​Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.2nd Tuesdays of the Month from Noon to 1pm 01/09 – Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations02/13 – Grants for Agritourism Operations  03/12 – Staffing your Agritourism Operation04/09 – Working with your Local Tourism Office  05/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan06/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)07/09 - Urban Agritourism08/13 - Cut Flower Agritourism Operations09/10 - Handling Difficult Customers10/08 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility*Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Free Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY =========================================