Farm Woodlot Management Online Course Monday, September 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trees on Your Farm May Have Untapped PotentialWant to get more from your woods? Examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health in our Farm Woodlot Management online course.Woodlots are a common feature of most farms in the eastern US, and are often overlooked for the value they might bring to the landowner and to farm enterprises. Farmers and woodland owners need to recognize the potential values of their woodland resource, be familiar with common ways a woodland can add value, and identify how the woodland will support the interests of the owner.During this 6-week course, you will examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health.By taking this course, including hands-on practice, you will: Describe the type, quality and potential of woodlands on your property Connect attributes of the land correspond to the interests and needs of the owner for common woodland products of value Be able to select trees that can be grown for a future crop and remove trees useful for firewood Make informed decisions, knowing what actions the owner can pursue and what activity they should contract through a forester List resources available to inform their decision-makingThe bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, live webinars will be held during the live instruction period — from September 21 to November 2, 2020, on Monday evenings at 6 pm ET (skipping October 12). These webinars allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.Meet the Instructor:Peter Smallidge is the NYS Extension Forester and the Director of the Cornell University Arnot Teaching and Research Forest. He coordinates ForestConnect, Cornell’s Forest Resources Extension Program, by providing leadership for education to enhance the sustainability and stewardship of private forest lands in New York. His applied research addresses sugarbush management, forest production, and vegetation management of native and invasive plant species.Already Managing Your Woodlot? Check Out Our Other Upcoming CoursesQuickBooks for FarmersMondays: September 21 - October 26, 2020Are you a beginning farmer? Or are you a current farmer with the desire to switch to an online accounting system? Then our quick guide to Quickbooks is for you. Learn the software's basic features, such as sales tax, inventory, invoicing, adjustments, and year-end procedures.Reading the LandWednesdays: September 23 - October 28, 2020There is only one guarantee in agriculture or other land-based businesses: "When we improve land health we realize improvements in production, profitability, and social well-being." Learn how to read the land as you walk across it, and how to conduct various biological practices, with this new 4-week intensive.Starting at Square OneTuesdays: September 22 - October 27, 2020So you're thinking about starting a farm, but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This course was designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not).Our suite of online courses are accessed on a user-friendly platform last year, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also, courses have tiered pricing from $199 – $299, based on household size and income to make access to the courses more affordable and equitable for everyone.We offer more than 20 online courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as beekeeping, holistic financial planning, soil health, vegetable farming, and so much more. Experienced farmers and extension educators guide students through course content, including weekly live webinars, videos, and resources.The bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, webinars will be woven into the interface of the course for a dedicated time slot each year to allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.You can browse all of our course offerings on our website. ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm People’s Park, 35 Water Street , Seneca Falls, New York 13148 The Seneca Farmers Market in Seneca Falls is your direct link to family farmers, bakers, artisans, and crafters from around Seneca County. Visit every Tuesday from now until mid-October for the freshest and tastiest produce around. Local really DOES taste better so come support your local growers and experience that “Right Off the Farm” difference!We also have some amazing activities and events planned so be sure to visit us here and on Facebook for all the latest.We hope to see you there! ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, September 25, 2020 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid Farmers' Market is 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 market and stocking up for the 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 September, rain or shine!  Hope to see you there! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Waterloo Rotary Farm Market Saturday, September 26, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Waterloo Rotary Farm Market, 22 Locust Street , Waterloo, NY 13165 The Waterloo Rotary Farm Market is the product of a collaboration between the Waterloo Rotary Club, the Seneca County Farm Bureau and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County. In order to ensure that every piece of produce purchased at our Market can be traced to its origin, we are mandating that all of our vendors provide us with an accounting of trace-ability for their products. Additionally, it is required that 100% of the produce, dairy, flora, other products and artisan items sold at The Waterloo Rotary Farm Market be grown or produced in N.Y. State.We are happy to provide a well-deserved avenue to obtain fresh foods and local products for Waterloo Residents and and visitors to our Village. We envision this Market to be a gathering place where all are welcome and where local farmers and artisans can interact with the community and generate additional income. Welcome to the Market! ========================================= Farm Woodlot Management Online Course Monday, September 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trees on Your Farm May Have Untapped PotentialWant to get more from your woods? Examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health in our Farm Woodlot Management online course.Woodlots are a common feature of most farms in the eastern US, and are often overlooked for the value they might bring to the landowner and to farm enterprises. Farmers and woodland owners need to recognize the potential values of their woodland resource, be familiar with common ways a woodland can add value, and identify how the woodland will support the interests of the owner.During this 6-week course, you will examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health.By taking this course, including hands-on practice, you will: Describe the type, quality and potential of woodlands on your property Connect attributes of the land correspond to the interests and needs of the owner for common woodland products of value Be able to select trees that can be grown for a future crop and remove trees useful for firewood Make informed decisions, knowing what actions the owner can pursue and what activity they should contract through a forester List resources available to inform their decision-makingThe bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, live webinars will be held during the live instruction period — from September 21 to November 2, 2020, on Monday evenings at 6 pm ET (skipping October 12). These webinars allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.Meet the Instructor:Peter Smallidge is the NYS Extension Forester and the Director of the Cornell University Arnot Teaching and Research Forest. He coordinates ForestConnect, Cornell’s Forest Resources Extension Program, by providing leadership for education to enhance the sustainability and stewardship of private forest lands in New York. His applied research addresses sugarbush management, forest production, and vegetation management of native and invasive plant species.Already Managing Your Woodlot? Check Out Our Other Upcoming CoursesQuickBooks for FarmersMondays: September 21 - October 26, 2020Are you a beginning farmer? Or are you a current farmer with the desire to switch to an online accounting system? Then our quick guide to Quickbooks is for you. Learn the software's basic features, such as sales tax, inventory, invoicing, adjustments, and year-end procedures.Reading the LandWednesdays: September 23 - October 28, 2020There is only one guarantee in agriculture or other land-based businesses: "When we improve land health we realize improvements in production, profitability, and social well-being." Learn how to read the land as you walk across it, and how to conduct various biological practices, with this new 4-week intensive.Starting at Square OneTuesdays: September 22 - October 27, 2020So you're thinking about starting a farm, but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This course was designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not).Our suite of online courses are accessed on a user-friendly platform last year, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also, courses have tiered pricing from $199 – $299, based on household size and income to make access to the courses more affordable and equitable for everyone.We offer more than 20 online courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as beekeeping, holistic financial planning, soil health, vegetable farming, and so much more. Experienced farmers and extension educators guide students through course content, including weekly live webinars, videos, and resources.The bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, webinars will be woven into the interface of the course for a dedicated time slot each year to allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.You can browse all of our course offerings on our website. ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 29, 2020 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm People’s Park, 35 Water Street , Seneca Falls, New York 13148 The Seneca Farmers Market in Seneca Falls is your direct link to family farmers, bakers, artisans, and crafters from around Seneca County. Visit every Tuesday from now until mid-October for the freshest and tastiest produce around. Local really DOES taste better so come support your local growers and experience that “Right Off the Farm” difference!We also have some amazing activities and events planned so be sure to visit us here and on Facebook for all the latest.We hope to see you there! ========================================= POSTPONED until September 30: Finger Lakes Beverage Conference Wednesday, September 30, 2020 8:30 am - 5:00 pm The Finger Lakes Beverage Conference scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 along with the TIPS Training scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 and the Tasting Room Tour on Thursday, April 30, will be POSTPONED. The Finger Lakes Beverage Conference at the del Lago Resort & Casino has been rescheduled for Wednesday,  September 30.  PLEASE SAVE THE DATE of 9/23 with more details to come, including dates for the TIPS Training and Tasting Room Tour. DATE EVENT LOCATION TBD (9am-3:30pm) Hands-on TIPS* Training NY Kitchen Wednesday September 30 (8:30am-5pm) Conference and Trade Show del Lago Resort & Casino TBD (9am-2pm) Tasting Room Tour starts at  Finger Lakes Cider House *TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) is a dynamic, skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking by enhancing the fundamental "people skills" of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. Trade Show Vendor Invitation and Form (PDF) or ONLINE version Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, October 2, 2020 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid Farmers' Market is 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 market and stocking up for the 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 September, rain or shine!  Hope to see you there! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Waterloo Rotary Farm Market Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Waterloo Rotary Farm Market, 22 Locust Street , Waterloo, NY 13165 The Waterloo Rotary Farm Market is the product of a collaboration between the Waterloo Rotary Club, the Seneca County Farm Bureau and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County. In order to ensure that every piece of produce purchased at our Market can be traced to its origin, we are mandating that all of our vendors provide us with an accounting of trace-ability for their products. Additionally, it is required that 100% of the produce, dairy, flora, other products and artisan items sold at The Waterloo Rotary Farm Market be grown or produced in N.Y. State.We are happy to provide a well-deserved avenue to obtain fresh foods and local products for Waterloo Residents and and visitors to our Village. We envision this Market to be a gathering place where all are welcome and where local farmers and artisans can interact with the community and generate additional income. Welcome to the Market! ========================================= 4-H Chicken BBQ Saturday, October 3, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Waterloo Rotary Farm Market, 22 Locust Street , Waterloo, NY 13165 BBQ Chicken meals sell out fast, so order and pay today! Order online and pay ahead to reserve your dinners: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4HChickenBBQ_245Mark your calendar! Seneca County 4-H is having a Chicken BBQ using the famous Cornell Chicken BBQ recipe made by K& R Catering on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am to 1pm at the Waterloo Rotary Farm Market.Meals are $10 and include a 1/2 BBQ Chicken with salt potatoes, choice of coleslaw OR macaroni salad, and a roll.THANK YOU ahead of time for supporting Seneca County 4-H! Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= National 4-H Week Sunday, October 4, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H members and leaders throughout the nation will be celebrating National 4-H Week starting Sunday, October 4th through Saturday, October 10th. National 4-H Week is a great time to promote 4-H and positive youth development. 4-H leaders, parents, and members are encouraged to help spread the word about 4-H. How will you help? Here are a few ways you can be involved: Wear a pin, t-shirt or any other 4-H apparel that you haveDo a service activity for your communityAsk a local store if you can put a display of your projects in their window ========================================= National 4-H Week Monday, October 5, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H members and leaders throughout the nation will be celebrating National 4-H Week starting Sunday, October 4th through Saturday, October 10th. National 4-H Week is a great time to promote 4-H and positive youth development. 4-H leaders, parents, and members are encouraged to help spread the word about 4-H. How will you help? Here are a few ways you can be involved: Wear a pin, t-shirt or any other 4-H apparel that you haveDo a service activity for your communityAsk a local store if you can put a display of your projects in their window ========================================= Farm Woodlot Management Online Course Monday, October 5, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trees on Your Farm May Have Untapped PotentialWant to get more from your woods? Examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health in our Farm Woodlot Management online course.Woodlots are a common feature of most farms in the eastern US, and are often overlooked for the value they might bring to the landowner and to farm enterprises. Farmers and woodland owners need to recognize the potential values of their woodland resource, be familiar with common ways a woodland can add value, and identify how the woodland will support the interests of the owner.During this 6-week course, you will examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health.By taking this course, including hands-on practice, you will: Describe the type, quality and potential of woodlands on your property Connect attributes of the land correspond to the interests and needs of the owner for common woodland products of value Be able to select trees that can be grown for a future crop and remove trees useful for firewood Make informed decisions, knowing what actions the owner can pursue and what activity they should contract through a forester List resources available to inform their decision-makingThe bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, live webinars will be held during the live instruction period — from September 21 to November 2, 2020, on Monday evenings at 6 pm ET (skipping October 12). These webinars allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.Meet the Instructor:Peter Smallidge is the NYS Extension Forester and the Director of the Cornell University Arnot Teaching and Research Forest. He coordinates ForestConnect, Cornell’s Forest Resources Extension Program, by providing leadership for education to enhance the sustainability and stewardship of private forest lands in New York. His applied research addresses sugarbush management, forest production, and vegetation management of native and invasive plant species.Already Managing Your Woodlot? Check Out Our Other Upcoming CoursesQuickBooks for FarmersMondays: September 21 - October 26, 2020Are you a beginning farmer? Or are you a current farmer with the desire to switch to an online accounting system? Then our quick guide to Quickbooks is for you. Learn the software's basic features, such as sales tax, inventory, invoicing, adjustments, and year-end procedures.Reading the LandWednesdays: September 23 - October 28, 2020There is only one guarantee in agriculture or other land-based businesses: "When we improve land health we realize improvements in production, profitability, and social well-being." Learn how to read the land as you walk across it, and how to conduct various biological practices, with this new 4-week intensive.Starting at Square OneTuesdays: September 22 - October 27, 2020So you're thinking about starting a farm, but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This course was designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not).Our suite of online courses are accessed on a user-friendly platform last year, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also, courses have tiered pricing from $199 – $299, based on household size and income to make access to the courses more affordable and equitable for everyone.We offer more than 20 online courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as beekeeping, holistic financial planning, soil health, vegetable farming, and so much more. Experienced farmers and extension educators guide students through course content, including weekly live webinars, videos, and resources.The bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, webinars will be woven into the interface of the course for a dedicated time slot each year to allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.You can browse all of our course offerings on our website. ========================================= National 4-H Week Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H members and leaders throughout the nation will be celebrating National 4-H Week starting Sunday, October 4th through Saturday, October 10th. National 4-H Week is a great time to promote 4-H and positive youth development. 4-H leaders, parents, and members are encouraged to help spread the word about 4-H. How will you help? Here are a few ways you can be involved: Wear a pin, t-shirt or any other 4-H apparel that you haveDo a service activity for your communityAsk a local store if you can put a display of your projects in their window ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm People’s Park, 35 Water Street , Seneca Falls, New York 13148 The Seneca Farmers Market in Seneca Falls is your direct link to family farmers, bakers, artisans, and crafters from around Seneca County. Visit every Tuesday from now until mid-October for the freshest and tastiest produce around. Local really DOES taste better so come support your local growers and experience that “Right Off the Farm” difference!We also have some amazing activities and events planned so be sure to visit us here and on Facebook for all the latest.We hope to see you there! ========================================= National 4-H Week Wednesday, October 7, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H members and leaders throughout the nation will be celebrating National 4-H Week starting Sunday, October 4th through Saturday, October 10th. National 4-H Week is a great time to promote 4-H and positive youth development. 4-H leaders, parents, and members are encouraged to help spread the word about 4-H. How will you help? Here are a few ways you can be involved: Wear a pin, t-shirt or any other 4-H apparel that you haveDo a service activity for your communityAsk a local store if you can put a display of your projects in their window ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Wednesday, October 7, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= National 4-H Week Thursday, October 8, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H members and leaders throughout the nation will be celebrating National 4-H Week starting Sunday, October 4th through Saturday, October 10th. National 4-H Week is a great time to promote 4-H and positive youth development. 4-H leaders, parents, and members are encouraged to help spread the word about 4-H. How will you help? Here are a few ways you can be involved: Wear a pin, t-shirt or any other 4-H apparel that you haveDo a service activity for your communityAsk a local store if you can put a display of your projects in their window ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Thursday, October 8, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= National 4-H Week Friday, October 9, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H members and leaders throughout the nation will be celebrating National 4-H Week starting Sunday, October 4th through Saturday, October 10th. National 4-H Week is a great time to promote 4-H and positive youth development. 4-H leaders, parents, and members are encouraged to help spread the word about 4-H. How will you help? Here are a few ways you can be involved: Wear a pin, t-shirt or any other 4-H apparel that you haveDo a service activity for your communityAsk a local store if you can put a display of your projects in their window ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Friday, October 9, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= National 4-H Week Saturday, October 10, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H members and leaders throughout the nation will be celebrating National 4-H Week starting Sunday, October 4th through Saturday, October 10th. National 4-H Week is a great time to promote 4-H and positive youth development. 4-H leaders, parents, and members are encouraged to help spread the word about 4-H. How will you help? Here are a few ways you can be involved: Wear a pin, t-shirt or any other 4-H apparel that you haveDo a service activity for your communityAsk a local store if you can put a display of your projects in their window ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Saturday, October 10, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Sunday, October 11, 2020 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Monday, October 12, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Tuesday, October 13, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Friday, October 16, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Saturday, October 17, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= 4-H Tractor Supply Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Sunday, October 18, 2020 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Tractor Supply Co., 2109 Rte 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Join us to support 4-H both in store and online at Tractor Supply stores. Buy a paper clover at the register or online while shopping, to support local 4-H programming!Participating local Tractor Supply Co. storesSeneca County: 2109 Rte 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tractor Supply Co. website)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. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities. Donate at your local store and support your 4-H Youth!  ========================================= Farm Woodlot Management Online Course Monday, October 19, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trees on Your Farm May Have Untapped PotentialWant to get more from your woods? Examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health in our Farm Woodlot Management online course.Woodlots are a common feature of most farms in the eastern US, and are often overlooked for the value they might bring to the landowner and to farm enterprises. Farmers and woodland owners need to recognize the potential values of their woodland resource, be familiar with common ways a woodland can add value, and identify how the woodland will support the interests of the owner.During this 6-week course, you will examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health.By taking this course, including hands-on practice, you will: Describe the type, quality and potential of woodlands on your property Connect attributes of the land correspond to the interests and needs of the owner for common woodland products of value Be able to select trees that can be grown for a future crop and remove trees useful for firewood Make informed decisions, knowing what actions the owner can pursue and what activity they should contract through a forester List resources available to inform their decision-makingThe bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, live webinars will be held during the live instruction period — from September 21 to November 2, 2020, on Monday evenings at 6 pm ET (skipping October 12). These webinars allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.Meet the Instructor:Peter Smallidge is the NYS Extension Forester and the Director of the Cornell University Arnot Teaching and Research Forest. He coordinates ForestConnect, Cornell’s Forest Resources Extension Program, by providing leadership for education to enhance the sustainability and stewardship of private forest lands in New York. His applied research addresses sugarbush management, forest production, and vegetation management of native and invasive plant species.Already Managing Your Woodlot? Check Out Our Other Upcoming CoursesQuickBooks for FarmersMondays: September 21 - October 26, 2020Are you a beginning farmer? Or are you a current farmer with the desire to switch to an online accounting system? Then our quick guide to Quickbooks is for you. Learn the software's basic features, such as sales tax, inventory, invoicing, adjustments, and year-end procedures.Reading the LandWednesdays: September 23 - October 28, 2020There is only one guarantee in agriculture or other land-based businesses: "When we improve land health we realize improvements in production, profitability, and social well-being." Learn how to read the land as you walk across it, and how to conduct various biological practices, with this new 4-week intensive.Starting at Square OneTuesdays: September 22 - October 27, 2020So you're thinking about starting a farm, but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This course was designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not).Our suite of online courses are accessed on a user-friendly platform last year, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also, courses have tiered pricing from $199 – $299, based on household size and income to make access to the courses more affordable and equitable for everyone.We offer more than 20 online courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as beekeeping, holistic financial planning, soil health, vegetable farming, and so much more. Experienced farmers and extension educators guide students through course content, including weekly live webinars, videos, and resources.The bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, webinars will be woven into the interface of the course for a dedicated time slot each year to allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.You can browse all of our course offerings on our website. ========================================= Farm Woodlot Management Online Course Monday, October 26, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trees on Your Farm May Have Untapped PotentialWant to get more from your woods? Examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health in our Farm Woodlot Management online course.Woodlots are a common feature of most farms in the eastern US, and are often overlooked for the value they might bring to the landowner and to farm enterprises. Farmers and woodland owners need to recognize the potential values of their woodland resource, be familiar with common ways a woodland can add value, and identify how the woodland will support the interests of the owner.During this 6-week course, you will examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health.By taking this course, including hands-on practice, you will: Describe the type, quality and potential of woodlands on your property Connect attributes of the land correspond to the interests and needs of the owner for common woodland products of value Be able to select trees that can be grown for a future crop and remove trees useful for firewood Make informed decisions, knowing what actions the owner can pursue and what activity they should contract through a forester List resources available to inform their decision-makingThe bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, live webinars will be held during the live instruction period — from September 21 to November 2, 2020, on Monday evenings at 6 pm ET (skipping October 12). These webinars allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.Meet the Instructor:Peter Smallidge is the NYS Extension Forester and the Director of the Cornell University Arnot Teaching and Research Forest. He coordinates ForestConnect, Cornell’s Forest Resources Extension Program, by providing leadership for education to enhance the sustainability and stewardship of private forest lands in New York. His applied research addresses sugarbush management, forest production, and vegetation management of native and invasive plant species.Already Managing Your Woodlot? Check Out Our Other Upcoming CoursesQuickBooks for FarmersMondays: September 21 - October 26, 2020Are you a beginning farmer? Or are you a current farmer with the desire to switch to an online accounting system? Then our quick guide to Quickbooks is for you. Learn the software's basic features, such as sales tax, inventory, invoicing, adjustments, and year-end procedures.Reading the LandWednesdays: September 23 - October 28, 2020There is only one guarantee in agriculture or other land-based businesses: "When we improve land health we realize improvements in production, profitability, and social well-being." Learn how to read the land as you walk across it, and how to conduct various biological practices, with this new 4-week intensive.Starting at Square OneTuesdays: September 22 - October 27, 2020So you're thinking about starting a farm, but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This course was designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not).Our suite of online courses are accessed on a user-friendly platform last year, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also, courses have tiered pricing from $199 – $299, based on household size and income to make access to the courses more affordable and equitable for everyone.We offer more than 20 online courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as beekeeping, holistic financial planning, soil health, vegetable farming, and so much more. Experienced farmers and extension educators guide students through course content, including weekly live webinars, videos, and resources.The bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, webinars will be woven into the interface of the course for a dedicated time slot each year to allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.You can browse all of our course offerings on our website. ========================================= Farm Woodlot Management Online Course Monday, November 2, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Trees on Your Farm May Have Untapped PotentialWant to get more from your woods? Examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health in our Farm Woodlot Management online course.Woodlots are a common feature of most farms in the eastern US, and are often overlooked for the value they might bring to the landowner and to farm enterprises. Farmers and woodland owners need to recognize the potential values of their woodland resource, be familiar with common ways a woodland can add value, and identify how the woodland will support the interests of the owner.During this 6-week course, you will examine the methods to assess forest resources and discuss common woodland activities such as cutting firewood, harvesting logs for mushroom cultivation, and support for wildlife and long-term forest health.By taking this course, including hands-on practice, you will: Describe the type, quality and potential of woodlands on your property Connect attributes of the land correspond to the interests and needs of the owner for common woodland products of value Be able to select trees that can be grown for a future crop and remove trees useful for firewood Make informed decisions, knowing what actions the owner can pursue and what activity they should contract through a forester List resources available to inform their decision-makingThe bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, live webinars will be held during the live instruction period — from September 21 to November 2, 2020, on Monday evenings at 6 pm ET (skipping October 12). These webinars allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.Meet the Instructor:Peter Smallidge is the NYS Extension Forester and the Director of the Cornell University Arnot Teaching and Research Forest. He coordinates ForestConnect, Cornell’s Forest Resources Extension Program, by providing leadership for education to enhance the sustainability and stewardship of private forest lands in New York. His applied research addresses sugarbush management, forest production, and vegetation management of native and invasive plant species.Already Managing Your Woodlot? Check Out Our Other Upcoming CoursesQuickBooks for FarmersMondays: September 21 - October 26, 2020Are you a beginning farmer? Or are you a current farmer with the desire to switch to an online accounting system? Then our quick guide to Quickbooks is for you. Learn the software's basic features, such as sales tax, inventory, invoicing, adjustments, and year-end procedures.Reading the LandWednesdays: September 23 - October 28, 2020There is only one guarantee in agriculture or other land-based businesses: "When we improve land health we realize improvements in production, profitability, and social well-being." Learn how to read the land as you walk across it, and how to conduct various biological practices, with this new 4-week intensive.Starting at Square OneTuesdays: September 22 - October 27, 2020So you're thinking about starting a farm, but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This course was designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not).Our suite of online courses are accessed on a user-friendly platform last year, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also, courses have tiered pricing from $199 – $299, based on household size and income to make access to the courses more affordable and equitable for everyone.We offer more than 20 online courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as beekeeping, holistic financial planning, soil health, vegetable farming, and so much more. Experienced farmers and extension educators guide students through course content, including weekly live webinars, videos, and resources.The bulk of the course happens on your own time, with discussions, readings, and assignments in Teachable, our online course platform. To add to the experience, webinars will be woven into the interface of the course for a dedicated time slot each year to allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from presenters and ask questions in real time. If you miss one, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing.You can browse all of our course offerings on our website. ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, November 9, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seneca County CCE Offices , 308 Main Street Shop Centre , 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 on the 3rd floor of the Main Street Shop Centre in Waterloo. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom - May 11 at 6pm.  Please email Ave Bauder: Bauder@Cornell.edu if you wish to attend. =========================================