Electronics Recycling and Shredding Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Department of Workforce Development & Youth Bureau (1 Dipronio Drive Waterloo, NY 13165)  Follow this event on Facebook. Download flyer here.--------------------------------------------------------------------------ELECTRONICS RECYCLING is from 9am - 1pm. SHREDDING is from 10am - 1pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------There will be a high security dump truck on site where you can watch your documents being shredded firsthand through a computer screen.  No electronic shredding and no cardboard shredding but you can dump your papers out of boxes directly into the dump box of the truck. Acceptable e-Waste Items AC/DC ADAPTERS AUDIO EQUIPMENT CABLES/WIRES/CORDS CAMERAS CIRCUIT BOARDS COMPUTER COMPONENTS (keyboard, mouse, fan, speakers, various board memory, cabling, processor, housing, media) COMPUTER FANS COMPUTERS - ALL-IN-ONE COMPUTERS – DESKTOP COMPUTERS – LAPTOPS COMPUTERS – MAIN FRAMES COMPUTERS – TABLETS CONTAINED POWDER TONER (in cartridges/drums) COPIERS DOCKING STATIONS ELECTRIC MOTORS ELECTRONIC GAME DEVICES FAX MACHINES FITNESS TRACKERS GAMING DEVICES GPS UNITS HARD DRIVES KEYBOARDS LAPTOPS/LAPTOP ACCESSORIES LIGHT FIXTURES MEDIA (tapes, disks) MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (non-hazardous) METALS MICROWAVES MODEMS / CABLE MODEMS MONITORS (CRT and LCD) MP3 PLAYERS NETWORKING EQUIPMENT OPTICAL DRIVES PC CARDS (ex: finger boards) PDAs PLASTICS (computer, medical) POWER SUPPLIES POWER TOOLS PROCESSOR CHIPS PROJECTORS RAM / MEMORY SECURITY EQUIPMENT SMART WATCHES ROUTERS / HUBS SATELLITE RECEIVERS SCANNERS SECURITY / SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT SHREDDERS (Document) SLOT PROCESSORS SPEAKERS (Plastic ONLY) SURGE PROTECTORS TELEPHONES (LAN line, complete system) TV CABLE BOXES TVs UPS - BATTERY BACK-UP VIDEO EQUIPMENT Unacceptable e-Waste Items APPLIANCES BATTERIES GAS POWERED EQUIPMENT LIGHT BULBS SMOKE DETECTORS DEVICES W/LIQUID MERCURY  ========================================= 4-H Rabbit Clinic Wednesday, November 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Seneca County CCE Offices (308 Main Street Shop Centre Waterloo, New York 13165) Registration is required by Tuesday, November 19th. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4hrabbit_245Follow event on FacebookJoin us to learn about: BreedsScienceShowmanshipCareand More!Clinic led by 2019 Seneca County Fair 4-H Rabbit Judge Jodi Hartman.Youth ages 5 to 18 years of age may participate and are encouraged to bring their Rabbit.Fee: Free for current 4-H members. $5 for non-members.If youth is a Seneca County resident and would like to participate throughout the year, please complete an enrollment form and submit a $15 enrollment fee. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= CCE Seneca Master Gardeners’ Annual Green’s Workshop Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Seneca Falls Community Center (35 Water St Seneca Falls, New York 13148) Registration is required. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/greensworkshop2019_245.The Green's Workshop is a great way for individuals to learn how easy it is to make a fresh greens holiday decoration to enjoy throughout the season.  Participants can choose to make a wreath, swag, or centerpiece.  The workshop is open to all ages, but it is requested that an adult stay to work with youth under 13. Bring gloves and pruners if you have them.Master Gardeners will share their knowledge and creative talents to help participants create one of a kind decoration for the holidays.*Money is used to support other educational efforts of the volunteer Master Gardener program at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County (CCE Seneca). *Cost for the workshop is $20 and includes all materials needed for one project. Free refreshments will be available. Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Planning for Transition: A Resource Fair Saturday, November 23, 2019 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cayuga Community College (197 Franklin Street Auburn, New York 13021) RSVP by Friday, November 22nd by calling 315-539-9251 or online at www.nyalt.orgTransitioning to the next farm manager or growing your new farm business?  This resource fair will guide you to your next step!Workshop session will include mechanisms to transfer agricultural land, business, planning, financing a land purchase, and tools to effectively communicate between generations.Visit www.nyalt.org for full details.AGENDA11:30am to 12:30pmRegistration & Exhibitor Booths Open12:30pm to 1:00pm Welcome1:15pm to 2:45pm Concurrent WorkshopsYou want to pass on the farm, but how?Mechanisms to transfer agricultural landYou've trained to be a farmer, now what?Tools for business planning and land access2:45pm to 3:15pmExhibitor Booths Open and enjoy local bits from Simply Homemade by Ginny Demilo3:15pm to 4:45pm Workshop and Farmer Panel - Communication-the key to success! Tools4:45pm to 5:30pmTaste of the Region ReceptionClick here for FLYER ========================================= Cow Comfort Program - Freestall & Tie Stall Monday, December 2, 2019 9:30 am - 3:00 pm The Cornell PRO-DAIRY and NWNY Regional Teams are collaborating to present the following in your region. The Cow Comfort Workshops are an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. The workshops will cover economics of improving cow comfort, stall design and management, stocking density, heat abatement and effects on production. Two separate sessions will be held: one to focus on freestall cow comfort and one to focus on tie stall cow comfort. Each session will include an on-farm portion where attendees walk through facility assessment. Each Cow Comfort Workshop is a day-long program held from 9:30 am to 3 pm. The program will be held on farm with a combination of presentations, demonstrations, farm walk-throughs and discussion.Freestall Cow Comfort Workshop - nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/events.phpLOCATION: Mulligan Farm - 5403 Barber Rd, AvonDATE: Monday, December 2REGISTRATION or QUESTIONS: Brandie Waite - call (585) 343-3040 ext 138 or email bls238@cornell.eduFEATURED SPEAKER: Rick Grant, PhD, President of Miner Institute - Dr. Grant is well-known for his research surrounding stocking density and time budgets for dairy cattle.Tie Stall Cow Comfort Workshop - nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/events.php DATE: Tuesday, December 10LOCATION: Daryl Z. Martin’s Farm - 2086 Havens Corners Rd, Penn YanREGISTRATION or QUESTIONS: Brandie Waite - call (585) 343-3040 ext 138 or email bls238@cornell.eduFEATURED SPEAKER: Lindsay Ferlito, North Country Regional Ag Team - Lindsay previously worked for the Novus C.O.W.S. Program, conducting on-farm cow comfort assessments and providing farmers with herd-specific feedback. She’s recently completed a research project focusing on cow comfort in tie stall barns.Thank you and hope to see you at one of these workshops. Feel free to reach out to us with questions.Margaret Quaasdorff, maq27@cornell.edu, 585-405-2567Libby Eiholzer, geg24@cornell.edu, 607-793-4847 ========================================= Seneca County CCE Annual Dinner Meeting Monday, December 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Knapp Winery & Restaurant (2770 Ernsberger Rd Romulus, NY 14541) Reservations are requested by Friday, November 29th as seating is limited. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SCCCE_annual_dinner_245.Join us for the annual meeting of the Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension Association at 6pm on Monday, December 2nd at Knapp Winery & Restaurant, County Road 128, East Varick, NY. (Between Routes 96 and 89). A light dinner prepared by Chef John McNabb will be provided as well as non-alcoholic beverages and a cash wine bar.Conversation and socializing will take place starting at 6:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:30pm. If you have attended in the past, you know you will not want to miss what Chef John prepares! A brief business meeting will begin at approximately 7:15pm. The meeting agenda includes approval of the 2018 Annual Meeting minutes, election of Board members, review of 2019 activities and success stories as well as volunteer recognition. Names will also be drawn for door prizes.All individuals over 18 who are county residents and are in any way involved in or use the services of Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension programs as volunteers, participants, or supporters in any of its program areas are eligible to attend and vote.If you can not excess the internet, call our office 315-539-9251. Free Christie Marie Brewer, cmb446@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Cow Comfort Program - Freestall & Tie Stall Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:30 am - 3:00 pm The Cornell PRO-DAIRY and NWNY Regional Teams are collaborating to present the following in your region. The Cow Comfort Workshops are an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. The workshops will cover economics of improving cow comfort, stall design and management, stocking density, heat abatement and effects on production. Two separate sessions will be held: one to focus on freestall cow comfort and one to focus on tie stall cow comfort. Each session will include an on-farm portion where attendees walk through facility assessment. Each Cow Comfort Workshop is a day-long program held from 9:30 am to 3 pm. The program will be held on farm with a combination of presentations, demonstrations, farm walk-throughs and discussion.Freestall Cow Comfort Workshop - nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/events.phpLOCATION: Mulligan Farm - 5403 Barber Rd, AvonDATE: Monday, December 2REGISTRATION or QUESTIONS: Brandie Waite - call (585) 343-3040 ext 138 or email bls238@cornell.eduFEATURED SPEAKER: Rick Grant, PhD, President of Miner Institute - Dr. Grant is well-known for his research surrounding stocking density and time budgets for dairy cattle.Tie Stall Cow Comfort Workshop - nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/events.php DATE: Tuesday, December 10LOCATION: Daryl Z. Martin’s Farm - 2086 Havens Corners Rd, Penn YanREGISTRATION or QUESTIONS: Brandie Waite - call (585) 343-3040 ext 138 or email bls238@cornell.eduFEATURED SPEAKER: Lindsay Ferlito, North Country Regional Ag Team - Lindsay previously worked for the Novus C.O.W.S. Program, conducting on-farm cow comfort assessments and providing farmers with herd-specific feedback. She’s recently completed a research project focusing on cow comfort in tie stall barns.Thank you and hope to see you at one of these workshops. Feel free to reach out to us with questions.Margaret Quaasdorff, maq27@cornell.edu, 585-405-2567Libby Eiholzer, geg24@cornell.edu, 607-793-4847 ========================================= Offices Closed Monday, December 23, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed. ========================================= Offices Closed Tuesday, December 24, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed. ========================================= Offices Closed Wednesday, December 25, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed. ========================================= Offices Closed Thursday, December 26, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed. ========================================= Offices Closed Friday, December 27, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed. ========================================= Offices Closed Monday, December 30, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed. ========================================= Offices Closed Tuesday, December 31, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed. ========================================= Offices Closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed. ========================================= 2-Day Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training Monday, February 10, 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vince’s Park (Corner of Rte 318 and 5 & 20 Seneca Falls, New York 13148) Registration is required. Deadline to register is Saturday, February 1st.Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/gapstraining2019_245Introduction to Food Safety - Two Day Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) TrainingGAP is a voluntary program that verifies the safe growing, handling, packing and holding of produce. More institutions, including schools and other distributors of produce are seeking GAP certification. By completing the two day training you will LEARN:How to Identify Food Safety Risks on Your FarmStrategies to Mitigate the RisksHow to Satisfy Food Safety Requirements for Farm to SchoolHow to Create a Food Safety Plan for Your FarmThis two day GAP training will prepare you for the next step should you need/qualify for further certification.NYS Ag & Markets inspectors will be present to help answer questions.Limited number of scholarships available on first come, first served. COST: $100—includes materials on an USB stick* & food for 2 attendees. *Let us know if you need printed materials and/or have any food allergies* Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= 2-Day Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Vince’s Park (Corner of Rte 318 and 5 & 20 Seneca Falls, New York 13148) Registration is required. Deadline to register is Saturday, February 1st.Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/gapstraining2019_245Introduction to Food Safety - Two Day Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) TrainingGAP is a voluntary program that verifies the safe growing, handling, packing and holding of produce. More institutions, including schools and other distributors of produce are seeking GAP certification. By completing the two day training you will LEARN:How to Identify Food Safety Risks on Your FarmStrategies to Mitigate the RisksHow to Satisfy Food Safety Requirements for Farm to SchoolHow to Create a Food Safety Plan for Your FarmThis two day GAP training will prepare you for the next step should you need/qualify for further certification.NYS Ag & Markets inspectors will be present to help answer questions.Limited number of scholarships available on first come, first served. COST: $100—includes materials on an USB stick* & food for 2 attendees. *Let us know if you need printed materials and/or have any food allergies* Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Empire Farm Days Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) While you're at Empire Farm Days this year, make sure to visit Seneca County CCE at the Cornell Building to see all that we're up to. Does ice cream and/or milkshakes sound yummy? Then come see us at the Seneca County 4-H Dairy Bar! 4-H Dairy BarSeneca County CCE at the Cornell BuildingEmpire Farm Days program (schedule to come!) ========================================= Empire Farm Days Thursday, July 30, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) While you're at Empire Farm Days this year, make sure to visit Seneca County CCE at the Cornell Building to see all that we're up to. Does ice cream and/or milkshakes sound yummy? Then come see us at the Seneca County 4-H Dairy Bar! 4-H Dairy BarSeneca County CCE at the Cornell BuildingEmpire Farm Days program (schedule to come!) ========================================= Empire Farm Days Friday, July 31, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rodman Lott Farm (2973 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148) While you're at Empire Farm Days this year, make sure to visit Seneca County CCE at the Cornell Building to see all that we're up to. Does ice cream and/or milkshakes sound yummy? Then come see us at the Seneca County 4-H Dairy Bar! 4-H Dairy BarSeneca County CCE at the Cornell BuildingEmpire Farm Days program (schedule to come!) =========================================