4-H Achievement Night Friday, November 8, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Vince’s Park , Corner of Rte 318 and 5 & 20 , Seneca Falls, New York 13148 Time to celebrate you and your 2018-2019 4-H year!Deadline to RSVP is Monday, November 4th.To RSVP: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/achievementnight2019_245Join us in celebrating the hard work and efforts of Seneca County 4-H members and leaders with a picture slide show, awards, and treats!We will have a light supper of pizza, veggies, fruit and drinks from 6:00pm to 6:30pm followed by:Flag Salute & 4-H PledgeWelcome, Greetings, AnnouncementsRoll Call of 4-H ClubsSpecial Awards4-H Achievement Night Award Packet Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= CLOSED for Veteran's Day Monday, November 11, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. ========================================= 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 Wednesday, December 4, 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 ========================================= Air Rifle - 4-H Shooting Sports Sunday, January 5, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club, 1392 West River Road , Waterloo, NY 13165 Ready, Aim, Fire! Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H air rifle program.Youth ages 9 years and older will learn all the fundamental safety steps for handling and shooting an air rifle. All of the equipment will be provided by 4-H for this event.Youth that attend all three days will receive their 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Training Certificate. (Air Rifle is a requisite for Air Pistol)Come join this program in which youth can experience learning that is hands-on, fun and safe.DATES: Sunday, January 5Sunday, January 12Sunday, January 19Sunday, February 2TIME: 1PM  to 3PMLOCATION: Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club - 1392 W River Rd, Waterloo, NY 13165COST: The fee for the program is $5 for current Seneca County 4-H members, and $20 for non-4-H members (which includes handouts and a 1 year membership in 4-H). REGISTRATION:Pre-registration is required. Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AirRifle2020_245 or call 315-539-9251.About 4-H New York State Shooting SportsThe 4-H NYS Shooting Sports program utilizes the resources of the land-grant university system and the time, talent and dedication of state and nationally certified Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 4-H volunteers. Safety is always the primary focus of the program, along with positive youth development skills. The emphasis of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The activities of the 4-H Shooting Sports program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Some of the specific objectives of the program include: teaching self-discipline, problem solving, sportsmanship and appreciation and understanding of natural resources. The shooting sports program is also an opportunity to strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities. We do recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the youth participants whenever possible. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Corn Congress - Batavia Location Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Quality Inn & Suites, 8250 Park Road , Batavia, NY 14020 2020 Corn Congress Brochure (PDF)Join the NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field CropsTeam for our annual Corn Congress. DEC re-certification points and Certified Crop Adviser credits available, bring your picture ID. Lunch is included.Hear from program-related professionals and visit with our sponsoring vendors.Pre-registration deadline, January 3. To register:https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=879MORNING AGENDA8:30am - 9:45amRegistration, sign-up for DEC & CCA Credits, Visit Vendors9:50am50th Anniversary of Corn Congress - Nate Herendeen, Father of Corn Congress10am - 10:30amChanging Pathogens, Hybrids, and Weather: Whither Corn Diseases? - Gary Bergstrom, Plant Pathologist, Cornell University10:30am - 11:30amTalking Plants: The Science Behind Good Weed Management - Clarence Swanton, Weed Scientist, University of Guelph11:30am - 12pmEffective Programs for Controlling Waterhemp in Corn, Bryan Brown, NYS IPM Program, Cornell University12pm - 1:25pmLunch & Visit VendorsAFTERNOON AGENDA1:30pm - 2:30pmSoil Compaction: Measuring and Mediating Machinery Damage, Jake Kraayenbrink, Farmer/Entrepreneur, Ontario Canada2:30pm - 3:00pmBuilding a Corn Yield Potential Database in New York, Quirine Ketterings, Nutrient Management, Cornell University3pm - 3:30pmBiocontrol of Corn Rootworm, Elson Shields, Entomologist, Cornell UniversityCOST$40.00 if enrolled in the NWNY Team (receive Ag Focus) (additional attendee $40.00 ea.)$65.00 not enrolled in the NWNY Team (additional attendee $65.00 ea.)At the Door - $40.00 if enrolled in the NWNY Team. $65.00 not enrolled in the NWNY Team ========================================= Corn Congress - Waterloo Location Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Quality Inn , 2468 NYS Route 414 , Waterloo, NY 13165 2020 Corn Congress Brochure (PDF)Join the NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field CropsTeam for our annual Corn Congress.  DEC re-certification points and Certified Crop Adviser credits available, bring your picture ID.  Lunch is included. Hear from program-related professionals and visit with our sponsoring vendors.Pre-registration deadline, Friday, January 3rd. To register: https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=880MORNING AGENDA 8:30am - 9:45am Registration, sign-up for DEC & CCA Credits, Visit Vendors 9:50am 50th Anniversary of Corn Congress - Nate Herendeen, Father of Corn Congress 10am - 10:30am Changing Pathogens, Hybrids, and Weather: Whither Corn Diseases? - Gary Bergstrom, Plant Pathologist, Cornell University 10:30am - 11:30am Talking Plants: The Science Behind Good Weed Management - Clarence Swanton, Weed Scientist, University of Guelph 11:30am - 12pm Effective Programs for Controlling Waterhemp in Corn, Bryan Brown, NYS IPM Program, Cornell University 12pm - 1:25pm Lunch & Visit Vendors AFTERNOON AGENDA 1:30pm - 2:30pm Soil Compaction: Measuring and Mediating Machinery Damage, Jake Kraayenbrink, Farmer/Entrepreneur, Ontario Canada2:30pm - 3:00pm Building a Corn Yield Potential Database in New York, Quirine Ketterings, Nutrient Management, Cornell University 3pm - 3:30pm Biocontrol of Corn Rootworm, Elson Shields, Entomologist, Cornell UniversityCOST $40.00 if enrolled in the NWNY Team (receive Ag Focus) (additional attendee $40.00 ea.)$65.00 not enrolled in the NWNY Team (additional attendee $65.00 ea.)At the Door - $40.00 if enrolled in the NWNY Team. $65.00 not enrolled in the NWNY Team ========================================= 4-H Produced in New York Saturday, January 11, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Finger Lakes Mall, 1579 Clark Street Rd , Auburn, NY 13021 Registration deadline is Thursday, January 2nd. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PINY2020_245.This educational event gives youth an opportunity to showcase their food preparation and presentation skills. Youth gain skills in ideal nutrition practices while adapting recipes, learning about nutritional value of ingredients and planning well balanced meals to pair their recipes with. The program also encourages youth to learn where foods come from.This program incorporates two of the three NYS 4-H mission mandates: Healthy Lifestyles and Science, Engineering and Technology.NYS farmers provide many foods that we all enjoy every day. We would like to offer a great big thank you to the farmers who supply us with healthy, nutritious, economical and diverse foods for our tables each day.Produced in New York Forms Helpful HintsMenu Planning SheetCloverbud Demonstration Evaluation SheetCloverbud Product Evaluation SheetDemonstration Evaluation SheetProduct Evaluation Sheet Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Air Rifle - 4-H Shooting Sports Sunday, January 12, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club, 1392 West River Road , Waterloo, NY 13165 Ready, Aim, Fire! Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H air rifle program.Youth ages 9 years and older will learn all the fundamental safety steps for handling and shooting an air rifle. All of the equipment will be provided by 4-H for this event.Youth that attend all three days will receive their 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Training Certificate. (Air Rifle is a requisite for Air Pistol)Come join this program in which youth can experience learning that is hands-on, fun and safe.DATES: Sunday, January 5Sunday, January 12Sunday, January 19Sunday, February 2TIME: 1PM  to 3PMLOCATION: Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club - 1392 W River Rd, Waterloo, NY 13165COST: The fee for the program is $5 for current Seneca County 4-H members, and $20 for non-4-H members (which includes handouts and a 1 year membership in 4-H). REGISTRATION:Pre-registration is required. Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AirRifle2020_245 or call 315-539-9251.About 4-H New York State Shooting SportsThe 4-H NYS Shooting Sports program utilizes the resources of the land-grant university system and the time, talent and dedication of state and nationally certified Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 4-H volunteers. Safety is always the primary focus of the program, along with positive youth development skills. The emphasis of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The activities of the 4-H Shooting Sports program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Some of the specific objectives of the program include: teaching self-discipline, problem solving, sportsmanship and appreciation and understanding of natural resources. The shooting sports program is also an opportunity to strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities. We do recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the youth participants whenever possible. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, January 13, 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. ========================================= Air Rifle - 4-H Shooting Sports Sunday, January 19, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club, 1392 West River Road , Waterloo, NY 13165 Ready, Aim, Fire! Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H air rifle program.Youth ages 9 years and older will learn all the fundamental safety steps for handling and shooting an air rifle. All of the equipment will be provided by 4-H for this event.Youth that attend all three days will receive their 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Training Certificate. (Air Rifle is a requisite for Air Pistol)Come join this program in which youth can experience learning that is hands-on, fun and safe.DATES: Sunday, January 5Sunday, January 12Sunday, January 19Sunday, February 2TIME: 1PM  to 3PMLOCATION: Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club - 1392 W River Rd, Waterloo, NY 13165COST: The fee for the program is $5 for current Seneca County 4-H members, and $20 for non-4-H members (which includes handouts and a 1 year membership in 4-H). REGISTRATION:Pre-registration is required. Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AirRifle2020_245 or call 315-539-9251.About 4-H New York State Shooting SportsThe 4-H NYS Shooting Sports program utilizes the resources of the land-grant university system and the time, talent and dedication of state and nationally certified Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 4-H volunteers. Safety is always the primary focus of the program, along with positive youth development skills. The emphasis of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The activities of the 4-H Shooting Sports program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Some of the specific objectives of the program include: teaching self-discipline, problem solving, sportsmanship and appreciation and understanding of natural resources. The shooting sports program is also an opportunity to strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities. We do recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the youth participants whenever possible. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, January 20, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day ========================================= ​Vendors Sought For Farmers Market in Ovid Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm STEPS Office, 7150 North Main Street , Ovid, NY 14521 Have you ever thought about selling your locally made or produced items at your local farmers market? Do you grow fruits or vegetables? Or maybe you produce honey or maple syrup, have nursery stock or cut flowers? Maybe you have great baked goods or make your own soap or other arts or craft items. Are you looking for a unique place to sell your items? Why not try the Ovid Farmers Market?We will be holding an informational meeting at the STEPS Office in the Finger Lakes Health building. All that are interested or have questions are welcome to attend!Ovid launched its new farmers market in July of 2019 and we are now making plans for the 2020 season. The market is held on the lawn area closest to Main Street in front of the Three Bears complex. In 2019, the market was open on Fridays in July, August and September from 3PM to 7PM. This is a chance for you to increase your farm or business profitability by taking advantage of this low-cost means of tapping into a new pool of customers. We are looking to expand our group of vendors for 2020, so if you think you may be interested, please plan to attend this meeting. 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. If you are interested, but can’t attend the meeting, please contact Patti 315-539-9251 ext. 107 or pap11@cornell.edu.   Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Warming Soups & Stews Workshop - Waterloo Wednesday, January 22, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Seneca County CCE Offices , 308 Main Street Shop Centre , Waterloo, New York 13165 Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/wintersoups2020_245With temperatures and snow falling, winter is a perfect time to enjoy hot, hearty soups at mealtimes. By making soups at home you can choose your ingredients for a healthier option that is highly nutritious and cost effective. To help you in doing this, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County (CCE Seneca) is hosting 2 workshops, one in Waterloo and one in Ovid, to be led by CCE Seneca’s Master Food Preservers and nutrition staff.In this workshop, participants will:learn how to prepare homemade soups and stews from scratch, including making your own stock learn recipes and ideas for both vegetarians and meat lovers as we discuss making soup in a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or stock potlearn tips on how to safely can or freeze soups for later enjoymentbe served a bowl or two of soup for tastinggo home with recipes, nutrition information, and other materialsIf you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. $15/person Moira Tidball, mmt65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Seneca County Career Exploration Day Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:45 am - 2:15 pm Seneca Falls Community Center, 35 Water St , Seneca Falls, New York 13148 Our 11th Annual Seneca County Career Exploration Day: Career Conversations for 9th, 10th and optional 11th and 12th Grade Students. Students will register to participate through their School Counselor. For more information, contact your School Guidance Counselor. SCHEDULE: 4 public schools in 1.5 hour blocks for 60 students 7:45am – 8:15am – Presenter set-up, orientation, continental breakfast 8:30am – 12:15pm – Students from schools attend in 1.5 hour blocks *Additional private, parochial school and home schooled students welcome at any session.*Stay in school, graduate, and opportunities are in your future!  ========================================= Warming Soups and Stews Workshop - Ovid Thursday, January 23, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ovid Fire Department, 2136 Brown Street , Ovid, NY 14521 Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/wintersoups2020_245With temperatures and snow falling, winter is a perfect time to enjoy hot, hearty soups at mealtimes. By making soups at home you can choose your ingredients for a healthier option that is highly nutritious and cost effective. To help you in doing this, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County (CCE Seneca) is hosting 2 workshops, one in Waterloo and one in Ovid, to be led by CCE Seneca’s Master Food Preservers and nutrition staff.In this workshop, participants will: learn how to prepare homemade soups and stews from scratch, including making your own stock learn recipes and ideas for both vegetarians and meat lovers as we discuss making soup in a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or stock potlearn tips on how to safely can or freeze soups for later enjoymentbe served a bowl or two of soup for tastinggo home with recipes, nutrition information, and other materialsIf you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. $15/person Moira Tidball, mmt65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Farming in the Watershed Wednesday, January 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Ovid Fire Department, 2136 Brown Street , Ovid, NY 14521 Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/farmingwatershed_245Have you wondered about regulations that dairy farms need to follow to protect water quality and what a CAFO really is?Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County, Seneca County Soil and Water Conservation District and Seneca County Farm Bureau as they host a community conversation about Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) and regulations for dairy farms in both the Cayuga and Seneca Lakes watersheds.The forum will begin with an overview presented by Greg Albrecht, Nutrient Management Specialist with NYS Department Of Agriculture and Markets and Karl Czymmek, Field Crops and Nutrient Management Extension Associate with the Pro-Dairy Program at Cornell University.There will be time for related questions and answers following the presentation. Those attending are welcome to submit questions in advance by emailing seneca@cornell.edu or calling Judy Wright at 315-539-9251 ext. 109.Follow this event on FacebookIf you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Beginner Maple Production Workshop Saturday, February 1, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, 7169 N Main St , Ovid, NY 14521 Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/beginnermaple_245 Are you interested in tapping maple trees in the backyard or getting started in small-scale commercial maple syrup production?  Mr. Stephen Childs, New York State Extension Specialist in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University; will be the presenter. The workshop will cover a variety of aspects of maple syrup production including: why make maple syrup tree identificationtree healthtappingsap collection and handlingboilingenergy efficiencyfinishing and grading syrupcanningmarketingregulationsThe program will be targeted for beginning and small scale maple producers as well as homeowners looking to tap a few trees in the backyard or someone wanting to start small-scale commercial maple production. Walk-ins may be turned away if registration has closed or maximum participants has been reached; so register early! If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251.Make checks out to 'Seneca CCE' and mail to: Main Street Shop Centre, Suite # 308Waterloo, NY 13165 $15.00 per family or farm Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Air Rifle - 4-H Shooting Sports Sunday, February 2, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club, 1392 West River Road , Waterloo, NY 13165 Ready, Aim, Fire! Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H air rifle program.Youth ages 9 years and older will learn all the fundamental safety steps for handling and shooting an air rifle. All of the equipment will be provided by 4-H for this event.Youth that attend all three days will receive their 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Training Certificate. (Air Rifle is a requisite for Air Pistol)Come join this program in which youth can experience learning that is hands-on, fun and safe.DATES: Sunday, January 5Sunday, January 12Sunday, January 19Sunday, February 2TIME: 1PM  to 3PMLOCATION: Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club - 1392 W River Rd, Waterloo, NY 13165COST: The fee for the program is $5 for current Seneca County 4-H members, and $20 for non-4-H members (which includes handouts and a 1 year membership in 4-H). REGISTRATION:Pre-registration is required. Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AirRifle2020_245 or call 315-539-9251.About 4-H New York State Shooting SportsThe 4-H NYS Shooting Sports program utilizes the resources of the land-grant university system and the time, talent and dedication of state and nationally certified Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 4-H volunteers. Safety is always the primary focus of the program, along with positive youth development skills. The emphasis of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The activities of the 4-H Shooting Sports program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Some of the specific objectives of the program include: teaching self-discipline, problem solving, sportsmanship and appreciation and understanding of natural resources. The shooting sports program is also an opportunity to strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities. We do recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the youth participants whenever possible. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location Thursday, February 6, 2020 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Quality Inn , 2468 NYS Route 414 , Waterloo, NY 13165 Registration is required. Register online: https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=882If you are unable to access the internet, or have questions, contact: Brandie Waite, NWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team at 585-343-3040 ext.138 or bls238@cornell.edu.MORNING AGENDA8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Registration, sign-up for DEC & CCA Credits, Visit Vendors9:55 AM - Opening Introductions & AnnouncementsMike Stanyard, CCE NWNY Team10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Managing Wheat for High Yield PotentialDennis Pennington, Small Grains Specialist, Michigan State University11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Disease Management Issues in Small Grains and SoybeansGary Bergstrom, Plant Pathologist, Cornell University11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Effective Programs for Controlling Waterhemp in SoybeansBryan Brown, NYS IPM Program, Cornell University12:00 PM - 1:25 PM Lunch & Visit VendorsAFTERNOON AGENDA1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Building a Soybean Yield Potential Database in New YorkJodi Putman, Field Crops, Cornell Cooperative Extension2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Cereal Leaf Beetle: History, Biology, Management and BiocontrolJamie Cummings, NYS IPM Program, Cornell University2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Managing Spray DriftMike Helms, Pesticide Management Education Program, Cornell University3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Assessing Pesticide Hazard vs. Risk: Glyphosate, a Case StudyDan Wixted, Pesticide Management Education Program, Cornell UniversityHosted by the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team. $65.00 if not enrolled in the NWNY Team (additional attendee $65.00 ea.) $40.00 if enrolled in the NWNY Team (additional attendee $40.00 ea.) At the Door $65.00 if not enrolled in the NWNY Team $40.00 if enrolled in the NWNY Team ========================================= Introduction to Food Safety - Two 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 Wednesday, February 5th.Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/gapstraining2019_245(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Introduction 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.Follow this event on FacebookIf you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. 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 ========================================= Introduction to Food Safety - Two 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 Wednesday, February 5th.Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/gapstraining2019_245(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Introduction 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.Follow this event on FacebookIf you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. 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 ========================================= CLOSED for Presidents' Day Monday, February 17, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Seneca will be closed in observance of the Presidents' Day Federal Holiday.  ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Hunting, Conservation, and Wildlife Workshop Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Seneca County CCE Offices , 308 Main Street Shop Centre , Waterloo, New York 13165 Registration is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 12.Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Hunting2020_245(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Youth ages 9+ are invited to learn about hunting, conservation, and wildlife in this hands-on 4-H Shooting Sports workshop. Please note: this is not a hunter safety course. Workshop Topics: An Introduction to Hunting and Conservation Wildlife Identification, Habitat, and Behavior New York State Hunting Rules and RegulationsWild Game Cooking – Venison Meatballs with Mo Tidball, CCE Nutrition Issue Leader and creator of www.wildharvesttable.comand more!Materials and lunch will be provided. $5 for current 4-H members. $20 for non-members (which includes handouts and 1 year 4-H membership) Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Archery - 4-H Shooting Sports Sunday, March 1, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Buckskin Bowmen Field Archery Club, Routes 5&20 (behind the State Police Department) , Waterloo, NY 13165 Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONEDReady, Aim, Shoot! Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H archery program.Youth ages 9 years and older will learn all the fundamental safety steps for handling and shooting a bow. All of the equipment will be provided by 4-H for this event.Come join this program in which youth can experience learning that is hands-on, fun and safe.About 4-H New York State Shooting SportsThe NYS Shooting Sports program utilizes the resources of the land-grant university system and the time, talent and dedication of state and nationally certified Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 4-H volunteers. Safety is always the primary focus of the program, along with positive youth development skills. The emphasis of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The activities of the 4-H Shooting Sports program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Some of the specific objectives of the program include: teaching self-discipline, problem solving, sportsmanship and appreciation and understanding of natural resources. The shooting sports program is also an opportunity to strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities. We do recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the youth participants whenever possible.If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. $5 for current Seneca County 4-H members. $20 for non-4-H members (which includes handouts and a 1 year membership in 4-H) Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Precision Ag Series Workshops Tuesday, March 3, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ovid Fire Department, 2136 Brown Street , Ovid, NY 14521 Sessions are FREE—registration is still required. Register online at: POSTPONED. New date TBD:(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm?This series of 3 workshops will include:Precision Agriculture (Introduction) Why should producers be interested in precision agriculture?Goals, Key Factors, Information, Technology, ManagementComponents of Precision Agriculture Equipment Key components, equipment, computer/controllers, sensors, GIS, GPS, remote sensing, satellite imagery, UAV’sAgricultural management philosophy (PA perspective) What is zone management?Best management practicesSoil and Tillage ManagementPrecision soil sampling vs. grid sampling Soil electrical conductivity (EC) and ways to measure it Soil EC: Veris vs. EM38, EC vs. soil texture, and EC vs. Yield MapsSite specific management /variable rate applications Variable depth tillage control, variable seeding rate, automatic section control, variable rate irrigation, and variable irrigation based on soil textureMap Principles Why is map-making important?Yield maps vs. prescription mapsImportance of yield monitors, yield monitoring components, calibration and factors that effect on itIntroduction to NDVI Characteristic of NDVI valuesNDVI estimation and photo analysisEconomics of using precision agriculturePreferred methodology and benefits, evaluationBrought to you by: Ali Nafchi, Ph.D. - Precision Ag Specialist, Cornell University & Cornell Cooperative Extension of Western New York,  Free Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Bread Baking Workshop - Ovid Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ovid Fire Department, 2136 Brown Street , Ovid, NY 14521 Registration is required. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/breadbaking_245Do you love the smell of fresh baked bread and want to learn how to make it at home? It may take a little longer than grabbing a baguette or rolls at the store, but having your house smell like the inside of a bakery and taking that first bite are well worth it! Learn from CCE Seneca’s Master Food Preservers and nutrition staff how to work with different types of dough and the tricks, techniques, and safe procedures for baking bread in your kitchen. Healthy homemade breads will include: sourdough rolls soda bread whole grain soft pretzels There are many different bread products on the market with varying health claims that often leave people with many questions. Learn some facts about sourdough, whole grains, and sprouted bread. Participants will sample different types of breads, gain hands on experience crafting homemade pretzels, and go home with recipes, nutrition information, and materials to confidently make their own bread at home. Come join us for learning and fun in the kitchen and don’t forget to bring your aprons! If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. $15 per person Moira Tidball, mmt65@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Horse Extravaganza Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Midlakes High School, 1554 NY-488 , Clifton Springs, NY 14432 Horse Extravaganza registration is now open! Please let Nate know if you are interested.  Registration must be submitted by Friday, February 14th, absolutely no late registrations are allowed.Volunteers are also sought for this event. More information and registration below. The primary objective of 4-H Horse Extravaganza is to provide an opportunity for youth to demonstrate the breadth of their equine knowledge in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. It is hoped that this project contest will generate a rewarding experience for all contestants. Horse BowlEach county may send up to two (2) full teams of four (4) members. Teams with less than four (4) members will be combined to create as many teams of four (4) as possible at the discretion of the event chair(s). County staff will be notified of combined teams after entries have been received.Jr. & Sr. Horse Bowl Questions will be supplied by the state this year and are confidential.HippologyThere are not limits on the number of participants a county can send to the regional event.Hippology phases will be as follows: horse judging, written examinations, station, identification and Team problem for Junior and Senior teams. Schedule for the day of the Horse Extravaganza (schedule subject to change)8am-8:30am–Registration of contestants8:15am–Orientation/Q&A for Volunteers8:30am–Welcome to the event8:45am–Start of AM session - Junior and Senior Hippology; Novice Horse Bowl 12pm–Orientation/Q&A for Volunteers12:30pm–Start of PM session - Junior and Senior Horse Bowl; Novice Hippology beginsYou can learn more about this event and how to prepare for them by viewing the state website: HorseVolunteersThis year, we are asking volunteers to register online.It is a very simple form that will allow you to specifically select which contest and which job you’d like to volunteer for. Descriptions of the different jobs are listed below. We are looking for volunteers to help both in the AM and PM. Lunch is provided to our volunteers. The volunteer registration link is https://forms.gle/RRNSDVbFsnHdWRzh8.If you have any questions or problems registering, please contact Jenny Groen at jmg422@cornell.edu.Horse Bowl Job Descriptions:Time Keeper –The timekeeper will monitor all time intervals and designate when the time of response has been exceeded and will handle all controls of the game equipment. It will also be their responsibility at the beginning of each match to assure each contestant that the equipment is working properly.Moderator - The moderator is responsible for reading questions and acknowledging the chairs that are eligible to respond to one-on-one and open questions before the question is read. The moderator will accept all answers that are the same as/mean the same as the expected answer to the question. Any answer different from the expected answer will be referred to the judge, which will make the decision to accept or reject the given answer. Occasionally, the moderator may also be designated as part of the judge’s panel.Hippology Job Descriptions:Room Monitor – for the hippology contest to run smoothly, each room will have its own room monitor.The room monitor is responsible for setting up/passing out materials for each new group of contestants – a room schedule will be provided. With each new group, the room monitor should remind everyone there is no talking, no cell phones, to not leave any blanks, if they have extra time to review their work.At the end of each group’s time, answer sheets and any other material passed out should be collected.Another job of the room monitor is the scoring.Scoring will be done in each room, with completed/totaled score sheets being picked up by a “runner” to deliver to the score room.Only incorrect answers should be marked and the total number of correct answers in the appropriate location on the answer sheets and totaled.Team Problem Evaluator – Teams in a division (Junior or Senior) will be presented with the same problems. Junior teams will do 1 Prepared Team Problem, Seniors will do 1 Prepared Team Problem and 1 Impromptu Team Problem. Each team will have equal time to discuss the problem and plan their presentations (Prepared – 5 minutes, Impromptu – 1-2 minutes). After which they will present an oral solution to the problem.Examples of team problem topics may include but are not limited to: balancing a horse’s ration, farm management for specific (breeding, training, boarding, nursery, lay-up) horse operations, recommendations for selecting, locating, and purchasing horses for specific purposes, etc. Evaluation will be based on apparent understanding of the problem, practicality and probable success of the solution presented, thoroughness of the response, clarity and logic, style of response, and more importantly, the involvement of all team members in making the response.Team problems will generally have no unique solution or single set of established procedures; the solution must be a true team effort. Responses should include “how” and “why” with special attention given to the rationale leading to the responses given. Sources of material may include the individual’s own experience as well as recommended reference material. A summary or conclusion should briefly restate some of the major points made during the presentation. The evaluator may ask questions of any or all team members to clarify the presentation. Discrete use of notes during the presentation will not be penalized.Questions will be provided. Group escorts – we will need several people on the day of the event to lead the groups of contestants to their next room according to the schedule. Schedules will be in event program. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Let's Garden Day! Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Ovid Fire Department, 2136 Brown Street , Ovid, NY 14521  Registration is required. Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/letsgarden2020_245(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Join us as Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners present a day of interesting speakers, homemade food and refreshments, and gardening information to help you prepare for your gardening projects this spring and beyond! AGENDA & TOPICS TIME TOPIC SPEAKER 9:15am Edible Landscaping With Uncommon Fruits Marvin Pritts 10:30am Refreshments/Break 10:45am Landscaping With Woody Plants:  Site Considerations and Plant Selections Brandon Miller Noon Lunch - buffet prepared by the Seneca County Master Gardeners 12:45pm Permaculture Gardening: Beautiful & Functional  Sean Dembrosky 2:00pm Q&A with Master Gardeners, door prizes, free seeds, and evaluations ABOUT THE SPEAKERS AND TOPICSMarvin Pritts obtained a B.S. in Biology from Bucknell University in 1978, a M.S. in Biology from the University of South Carolina in 1980, and a Ph.D. in horticulture at Michigan State University working with wild species of blueberries. Marvin came to Cornell in 1984 as the berry crop specialist with an appointment in extension, research and teaching. He works primarily with production, season extension, and pest management systems in strawberries and raspberries, and has consulted with berry farmers throughout the world.   Most gardeners relegate their food-bearing plants to the back of the house and put their showy ornamentals in the front for all to see. However, there are a myriad of fruit-producing plants that have beautiful flowers and foliage, and also produce edible fruits. Many of these are not commonly grown, but will thrive in the NY climate. Come learn how to spice up your landscape with beautiful ornamental plants that also produce flavorful, nutritious and inexpensive fruit. Brandon Miller is a Ph.D. Candidate at Cornell University working in the Urban Horticulture Institute under the direction of Dr. Nina Bassuk. Brandon’s research aims to improve managed landscapes by solving production issues of desirable nursery crops and exploring management and landscape-installation techniques that enhance the quality of urban sites. Site assessment and plant selection are necessary components to creating a beautiful and functional landscape. The pitfalls and limitations of a planting location determine the success, or failure, of woody-plant establishment. However, thoughtful plant selection criteria can simplify the process of enhancing your landscape. We will discuss issues often encountered with planting sites, how to match your landscape to well-suited tree and shrub selections, and introduce underutilized species of woody plants that merit attention.Sean Dembrosky of Edible Acres has been planting permaculture gardens and food forests for 15 years. Patterning gardens, orchards and his nursery after what he observes in nature, the systems he works with have become richly diverse, resilient and quite productive. Nature has so much to teach us when we are excited to see and learn!   Permaculture can be a gardening style that helps plants thrive in relationship to one another, while restoring soils, facilitating habitat and creating both beauty and food/medicine for us! We'll explore basic concepts of permaculture and examples of how you can incorporate these easy ideas in your garden this season!FOLLOW this event on Facebook $30/person Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Finger Lakes Dairy Bowl Contest Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Midlakes High School, 1554 NY-488 , Clifton Springs, NY 14432 The primary objective of 4-H Dairy Bowl Contests is to provide an opportunity for youth, 8-18 years old as of 1/1/20, to demonstrate their knowledge of dairy related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. You don’t have to own dairy cattle to participate in dairy quiz bowl. The Dairy Bowl Program is designed to encourage youth to increase their dairy knowledge through study and preparation for the contest.Youth learn life skills as they prepare for contests - critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, communication skills, listening skills, speaking skills and independent thinking. They experience the value of teamwork, character building, and goal setting. Youth gain knowledge in dairy nutrition, milk quality, herd health, breeding and genetics, marketing, dairy foods, calf raising and all cattle breeds.It is also hoped that these contest will prove to be an educational experience for both participants and spectators. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Archery - 4-H Shooting Sports Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Buckskin Bowmen Field Archery Club, Routes 5&20 (behind the State Police Department) , Waterloo, NY 13165 Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONEDReady, Aim, Shoot! Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H archery program.Youth ages 9 years and older will learn all the fundamental safety steps for handling and shooting a bow. All of the equipment will be provided by 4-H for this event.Come join this program in which youth can experience learning that is hands-on, fun and safe.About 4-H New York State Shooting SportsThe NYS Shooting Sports program utilizes the resources of the land-grant university system and the time, talent and dedication of state and nationally certified Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 4-H volunteers. Safety is always the primary focus of the program, along with positive youth development skills. The emphasis of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The activities of the 4-H Shooting Sports program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Some of the specific objectives of the program include: teaching self-discipline, problem solving, sportsmanship and appreciation and understanding of natural resources. The shooting sports program is also an opportunity to strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities. We do recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the youth participants whenever possible.If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. $5 for current Seneca County 4-H members. $20 for non-4-H members (which includes handouts and a 1 year membership in 4-H) Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, March 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. ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Tractor and Machinery Safety Training Program Tuesday, March 10, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONED(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program will offer a Tractor and Machinery Safety Training program for youth ages 14-15.  DATES & LOCATIONS (subject to change) Tuesday March 10 6pm—9pm Junius Fire Hall, State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 17 6pm—9pm Monroe Tractor, 1410 Clark Street Rd., Auburn  Tuesday March 24 6pm—9pm Empire Tractor, 1437 State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 31 6pm—9pm Horning Dairy Farm, 442 Reed Rd, Clyde  Tuesday April 7 6pm—9pm Blowers Agra Service, 4694 Co Rd 5, Hall  Saturday April 11 Starts at 9am (written exam & driving test) J. Martin Auctions, 1036 State Route 318, Waterloo  ___________________________________________________________________________________This training program will enable young workers to obtain Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (HOOA) certification,which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment. The program will provide attendees with the necessary 24 hours of instruction,and it will include group discussions, demonstrations, field trips, hands-on activities, independent study, and field assignments.Upon completion of instruction, a written exam and driving test will be offered to achieve certification.Enrollment preference will be given to those ages 14 to 15. The program is available to anyone 12 years of age and older,however only individuals 14 and older will be able to operate equipment and become certified.THANK YOU Jared Marshall, Junius Fire Department, Monroe Tractor, Horning Dairy Farm, Blowers Agra Services, NYCAMH and Empire Tractor for supporting the program and providing instruction, equipment and meeting spaces.FOLLOW this event on Facebook $20 includes materials and one year enrollment in Seneca County 4-H. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= Pheasant Rearing Workshop Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 Registration is requested by Sunday, March 8th. Register online at: http://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2020_Pheasant_Workshop_205.(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Learn how you can get free day-old pheasant chicks to raise and release into the wild. Come to this free workshop and learn from staff from the Richard E. Reynolds Game Farm as they explain how the program works and give tips and ideas on successfully raising the day old chicks. The staff will also answer questions and give insights on what is required to make this program work for you.Rearing pheasants is enjoyable and challenging and also a good teaching tool for youth. Releasing the pheasants offers fall hunting opportunities and pheasants are an enjoyable addition to a property. The cooperator program provides a means for youth and adults to learn about the husbandry and natural history of pheasants, with an incentive to expand areas open for public hunting and to improve habitat for grassland wildlife species. ABOUT THE PROGRAMPheasant hunting has a long tradition as one the most popular small game hunting activities in New York State, but wild populations of this introduced species have reached all-time lows. Without propagation and release programs, pheasant hunting opportunities would not exist in New York. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has a long history of propagating pheasants to help meet the demand for pheasant hunting opportunities. Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension (SCCCE) is offering you an opportunity to get involved in this worthwhile project.The Cooperative Day-old Pheasant Chick Program (DOCP) is one of the DEC’s programs that help make more game available for hunting and bird watching in the area. The DEC's Bureau of Wildlife owns and operates the Richard E. Reynolds Game Farm located near Ithaca, the state's only pheasant production facility. Approximately 40,000 day-old chicks are hatched and distributed to cooperators. Each cooperator receives a specified number of free day-old chicks to raise and release at no additional expense to DEC. All birds must be released on lands open for public hunting. Program participants include 4-H youth, sportsmen clubs, landowners, farmers, schools, NYS Department of Corrections, and other individuals. For the past 11 years Seneca County has been one of the top three counties with the number of birds raised and released. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations 2020 Friday, March 13, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Seneca County CCE Offices , 308 Main Street Shop Centre , Waterloo, New York 13165 Registration is required. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 1st.Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PP2020_245(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)4-H Public Presentations is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation.For details on formulating a Public Presentation, please see: Public Presentation Guidelines Evaluation Forms Cloverbud Evaluation Form   Illustrated Talk/Demonstration Evaluation Form Impromptu Evaluation Form Interview Evaluation Form Recitation/Dramatic Interpretation Evaluation Form Speech Evaluation Form Friday, March 13, 2020 Seneca County CCE offices – Waterloo Check in starts at 5:30pm  Presentations start at 6pm and go until 8pm Saturday, March 14, 2020 Seneca County CCE offices – Waterloo Check in starts at 8:30am  Presentations start at 9am – 11am & 11:30am – 1:30pm (may want to bring a snack)Follow this event on Facebook ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations 2020 Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am Seneca County CCE Offices , 308 Main Street Shop Centre , Waterloo, New York 13165 Registration is required. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 1st.Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PP2020_245(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)4-H Public Presentations is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation.For details on formulating a Public Presentation, please see: Public Presentation Guidelines Evaluation Forms Cloverbud Evaluation Form   Illustrated Talk/Demonstration Evaluation Form Impromptu Evaluation Form Interview Evaluation Form Recitation/Dramatic Interpretation Evaluation Form Speech Evaluation Form Friday, March 13, 2020 Seneca County CCE offices – Waterloo Check in starts at 5:30pm  Presentations start at 6pm and go until 8pm Saturday, March 14, 2020 Seneca County CCE offices – Waterloo Check in starts at 8:30am  Presentations start at 9am – 11am & 11:30am – 1:30pm (may want to bring a snack)Follow this event on Facebook ========================================= Emergency Preparedness for Pets & Animals Regional Conference Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County Center, 480 N Main Street , Canandaigua, NY 14424 Registration required. Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/emergencypetsandanimals_232(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251) When emergency strikes, everyone in the family - including pets and animals - have needs that need to be planned for to ensure safety. The Emergency Preparedness for Pets & Animals Regional Conference focuses on planning for animal diseases and for natural disasters.  The goal is to increase at-home emergency preparedness in the region as it relates to caring for animals during a disaster. Please join us in an informative conference with sessions including: News on Animal Diseases Disease Prevention at Public Events Planning for Pets vs. Animals in Barns Our keynote speaker, Michael Fries, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service (Buffalo), will tell us more about meteorology and what it is like to work in the field. Animal Diseases 8:30am Welcome – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County – Sarah Bagley and Pilar McKay CCE Ontario 8:40 – 10am Animal Diseases overview and news on latest outbreaks – Jennifer Marcks, Animal Health Technician, Grace Normann, USDA 10 – 10:15am Break/Outfit Demo 10:15 – 11:00am Diseases Prevention and Biosecurity at Public Events– Dr. Rebecca Goldale and Dr. Wall, State Vets (NYS Ag & Markets) 11:00 – 11:45am Preventing/Preparing for Animal Diseases – Nancy Glazier, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Crops (Cornell Cooperative Extension) 11:45-12:15pm Lunch Break 12:15-1pm Keynote Speaker – Michael Fries, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service (Buffalo) Natural Disasters and Animals 1:15 – 2pm Planning for Natural Disasters – Libby Eiholzer, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Crops Regional Team (Cornell Cooperative Extension) 2 – 2:15pm Break 2:15 – 3pm Additional Considerations for Pets vs. Animals in Barns – EDEN/John Edwards, RN, Ontario County Public Health 3-3:45pm Developing a Plan - EDEN 3:45-4pm Conclusion – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County This is a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario, Livingston, Yates, Monroe, Steuben, Schuyler, Genesee, Seneca, and Cayuga Counties Lunch is included and is free for those who preregister. Admission is $5 at the door for those who do not preregister. ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Archery - 4-H Shooting Sports Sunday, March 15, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Buckskin Bowmen Field Archery Club, Routes 5&20 (behind the State Police Department) , Waterloo, NY 13165 Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONEDReady, Aim, Shoot! Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H archery program.Youth ages 9 years and older will learn all the fundamental safety steps for handling and shooting a bow. All of the equipment will be provided by 4-H for this event.Come join this program in which youth can experience learning that is hands-on, fun and safe.About 4-H New York State Shooting SportsThe NYS Shooting Sports program utilizes the resources of the land-grant university system and the time, talent and dedication of state and nationally certified Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 4-H volunteers. Safety is always the primary focus of the program, along with positive youth development skills. The emphasis of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The activities of the 4-H Shooting Sports program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Some of the specific objectives of the program include: teaching self-discipline, problem solving, sportsmanship and appreciation and understanding of natural resources. The shooting sports program is also an opportunity to strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities. We do recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the youth participants whenever possible.If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. $5 for current Seneca County 4-H members. $20 for non-4-H members (which includes handouts and a 1 year membership in 4-H) Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Tractor and Machinery Safety Training Program Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONED(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program will offer a Tractor and Machinery Safety Training program for youth ages 14-15.  DATES & LOCATIONS (subject to change) Tuesday March 10 6pm—9pm Junius Fire Hall, State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 17 6pm—9pm Monroe Tractor, 1410 Clark Street Rd., Auburn  Tuesday March 24 6pm—9pm Empire Tractor, 1437 State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 31 6pm—9pm Horning Dairy Farm, 442 Reed Rd, Clyde  Tuesday April 7 6pm—9pm Blowers Agra Service, 4694 Co Rd 5, Hall  Saturday April 11 Starts at 9am (written exam & driving test) J. Martin Auctions, 1036 State Route 318, Waterloo  ___________________________________________________________________________________This training program will enable young workers to obtain Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (HOOA) certification,which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment. The program will provide attendees with the necessary 24 hours of instruction,and it will include group discussions, demonstrations, field trips, hands-on activities, independent study, and field assignments.Upon completion of instruction, a written exam and driving test will be offered to achieve certification.Enrollment preference will be given to those ages 14 to 15. The program is available to anyone 12 years of age and older,however only individuals 14 and older will be able to operate equipment and become certified.THANK YOU Jared Marshall, Junius Fire Department, Monroe Tractor, Horning Dairy Farm, Blowers Agra Services, NYCAMH and Empire Tractor for supporting the program and providing instruction, equipment and meeting spaces.FOLLOW this event on Facebook $20 includes materials and one year enrollment in Seneca County 4-H. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Ag Literacy Week - Romulus Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:30 am - 9:30 am In celebration of National Agriculture Week, volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to second graders. This year's selected book is Right This Very Minute. Students and teachers will also benefit from hands-on lessons and receive follow up activities. The book will be given to the school library with a bookplate recognizing the donor and NY Ag Literacy Week. 2,000 books were donated last year while thousands of second graders participated in fun and educational activities. Agricultural Literacy Week - Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20, 2020 The selected book for 2020 is Right This Very Minute.  Written by Lisl H. Detlefsen, Art by Renée Kurilla. We are often hungry "right this very minute" throughout the day for breakfast, or lunch, or a snack. But do you we ever think about what farmers are doing "right this very minute" to ensure we have safe, nutritious and delicious foods when we want them? Right This Very Minute: A table-to-farm book about food and farming connects the foods we find ourselves wanting during the course of a day to the work farmers are doing every day to grow, raise and produce our food. This book will take students on an explorative journey to trace the food on their plate back to its source- the farmer. Contributing nearly $2.4 billion to the state gross domestic product and covering approximately 7.3 million acres, agriculture is vital to New York State. We are excited to feature a book that displays the unique markets and diversity that encompasses many aspects of New York's agriculture while also focusing on food production and how consumers contribute to agriculture. Right This Very Minute: A table-to-farm book about food and farming highlights the story of agriculture with vivid illustrations and a community-centric storyline. Students will understand the importance of agriculture as an economic driver in communities across New York, and develop an awareness for where their food comes from and its journey. Donation Form In support of Ag Literacy Week, we are seeking donations to offset the cost of books that will be donated to the schools that participate. If you are interested in making a donation, there is a fillable form: 2020 New York Agriculture in the Classroom Ag Literacy Week Book Donation Form Volunteer Volunteers will visit local elementary schools during Ag Literacy Week to read and talk to children about New York's agriculture industry. At the conclusion of the day's activities, the book will be donated to the school library for students and teachers to use throughout the school year.  2nd grade teachers and volunteers (you can offer your support is as a volunteer reader!) who are interested in participating in NY Ag Literacy Week call Rachel Williams. Visit the New York State Ag in the Classroom website to learn more about statewide activities and to learn about agriculture-themed books that have been featured in other years. ========================================= Online Teaching: Critical Strategies for Engagement Thursday, March 19, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm REGISTER ONLINE: https://extension.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dS3ajcHMSbqoNSFI6P-DtAAs universities, schools, and Extension Services across the country are temporarily shifting instruction to distance options, you may be seeking tips for teaching online. With distance learning, it is imperative to engage your audience in meaningful ways. In this webinar, Dr. Brian Raison of Ohio State University will present his "Top 10" list for improving lectures (online and in-person), and will provide additional strategies that are critical for engaging students using distance learning. A question and answer time will follow.Dr. Brian Raison - The Ohio State UniversityDr. Raison serves as an Associate Professor and Extension Field Specialist with The Ohio State University’s Department of Extension. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business, a Master’s in Sociology, and a PhD in Agricultural Extension Education. Brian's primary focus is on bringing together resources - people, information, ideas and processes - to positively affect outcomes larger than otherwise possible. This is accomplished by building collaborative partnerships among faculty, staff and community members and conducting targeted research-based programming and facilitation.About the eXtension FoundationThe eXtension Foundation is a membership-based non-profit designed to be the engine fueling U.S. Cooperative Extension’s advancement in making a more visible and measurable impact in support of education outreach from land-grant universities/colleges located in every state and territory. eXtension provides an array of opportunities for Extension professionals that foster innovation creation, the adoption of innovations at member institutions, and increased impact of Extension programs.  ========================================= Pheasant Chick Ordering Program Friday, March 20, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Interested Seneca County individuals should contact Nate Kennedy at Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension at 315-539-9251 or email nk623@cornell.edu to sign up to participate with a minimum of 50 chicks by Friday, March 20, 2020.___________________________________________________________________________________Program RequirementsThe rearing and release of pheasants does require a great deal of responsibility by both 4-H youth and adults with substantial time commitment. Daily care is necessary to monitor the health of the birds to ensure there is adequate feed and water for the rapidly growing chicks. The birds are brooded until six weeks old and then moved to an outdoor flight pen where they continue to grow and develop their brilliant adult plumage before being released. Release needs to be before the end of the pheasant hunting season. Management StrategiesParticipants may choose to integrate other wildlife management strategies such as banding and releasing at different ages and on different site areas to monitor mortality and survival. This varies for different regions of the state. Assistance from organizations such as Pheasants Forever is available to help improve habitat along with cooperative ventures between local sportsman’s clubs and participants. For the past 10 years Seneca County has been one of the top three counties with the number of birds raised and released.Ring-necked PheasantsRing-necked Pheasants stride across open fields and weedy roadsides in the United States, southern Canada and the Finger Lakes area of New York State. They have graced our landscape since 1892 when they were successfully established on Gardiner’s Island, near the eastern end of Long Island. By the1920s they were successfully established across the state. Today more than 50,000 hunters in New York State pursue pheasants annually and harvest approximately 100,000 birds compared to 272,000 in the late 60’s. The population of these birds has declined since the heyday of the late 60’s and early 70’s. Factors that have contributed to this decline are the loss of fallow grasslands for nesting and brood–rearing, decline in grain farming, and commercial and residential development. Hunting remains very popular and is strongly supported by sportsmen and women. Support stems from the state pheasant propagation program. This program started 100+ years ago in Sherburne. Now they are propagated at the Richard E. Reynolds Game Farm located near Ithaca. In 2010, The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation adopted a “Management Plan for Ring-necked Pheasants in New York State”. This updated plan consists of four goals, sixteen objectives, and thirty-three actions to be implemented through 2020 and assumes the current level of staff and fiscal resources for pheasant propagation and management will continue. Support and momentum for increasing the pheasant population is due to your average citizen programs such as the Day Old Pheasant Chick Program and Adult Pheasant Release Program.Male pheasants sport iridescent copper-and-gold plumage, a red face, and a crisp white collar; their rooster-like crowing can be heard from up to a mile away. The brown females blend in with their field habitat. Introduced to the U.S. from Asia in the 1880s, pheasants quickly became one of North America’s most popular upland game birds. Watch for them along roads or bursting into flight from brushy cover. To help assist with the re-population of this colorful bird, citizens can help by participating in the raising and releasing. Why would someone want to participate you may ask? The rearing is enjoyable, challenging, and teaches youth responsible behavior. Released pheasants offer fall hunting opportunities by providing sportsmen and women the opportunity to enjoy an open field hunting opportunity that is gradually disappearing. Many across the state own and care for gun dogs that are specially trained to hunt and retrieve pheasants or other game birds. The number one reason is that people enjoy seeing and hearing pheasants. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= CANCELLED: New York Pork Producers’ Annual Meeting Saturday, March 21, 2020 7:45 am - 5:00 pm Quality Inn , 2468 NYS Route 414 , Waterloo, NY 13165 REGISTRATIONRegistration deadline is Friday, March 13th.To guarantee your spot, fill out and mail this REGISTRATION FORM, or register online at www.newyorkpork.org.Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Planning Including a Disease Scenario Demonstration with Audience ParticipationThe focus of the New York Pork Producers’ Annual Meeting will be how to prepare for an on-farm crisis. So far, the US has been fortunate to have strong biosecurity procedures at our borders to keep African Swine Fever at bay. The NY swine industry would be devastated if an outbreak occurred. Come and learn how to help protect your farm.Registration will begin at 7:45 am with the program starting promptly at 8:30. FEATURED SPEAKERSCindy Cunningham –Vice President of Communications and Dr. Patrick Webb – Director of Swine Health Programs, both from the National Pork Board. MEETINGThe morning session will include a disease scenario demonstration with audience participation.The afternoon will include Q & A session, Checkoff update as well as a NPPC update. The afternoon will conclude with the annual member meeting and board meeting.This meeting will include producers, state agency personnel, veterinarians plus others.This one-day meeting will also feature a trade show and a silent auction. The silent auction always includes interesting, useful and fun items. A spirit of friendly competition reigns as participants enjoy bidding against each other. Donations for the silent auction are open to everyone and are greatly appreciated! $10.00 per person, lunch included ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Archery - 4-H Shooting Sports Sunday, March 22, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Buckskin Bowmen Field Archery Club, Routes 5&20 (behind the State Police Department) , Waterloo, NY 13165 Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONEDReady, Aim, Shoot! Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H archery program.Youth ages 9 years and older will learn all the fundamental safety steps for handling and shooting a bow. All of the equipment will be provided by 4-H for this event.Come join this program in which youth can experience learning that is hands-on, fun and safe.About 4-H New York State Shooting SportsThe NYS Shooting Sports program utilizes the resources of the land-grant university system and the time, talent and dedication of state and nationally certified Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and 4-H volunteers. Safety is always the primary focus of the program, along with positive youth development skills. The emphasis of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The activities of the 4-H Shooting Sports program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics. Some of the specific objectives of the program include: teaching self-discipline, problem solving, sportsmanship and appreciation and understanding of natural resources. The shooting sports program is also an opportunity to strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities. We do recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the youth participants whenever possible.If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. $5 for current Seneca County 4-H members. $20 for non-4-H members (which includes handouts and a 1 year membership in 4-H) Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Tractor and Machinery Safety Training Program Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONED(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program will offer a Tractor and Machinery Safety Training program for youth ages 14-15.  DATES & LOCATIONS (subject to change) Tuesday March 10 6pm—9pm Junius Fire Hall, State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 17 6pm—9pm Monroe Tractor, 1410 Clark Street Rd., Auburn  Tuesday March 24 6pm—9pm Empire Tractor, 1437 State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 31 6pm—9pm Horning Dairy Farm, 442 Reed Rd, Clyde  Tuesday April 7 6pm—9pm Blowers Agra Service, 4694 Co Rd 5, Hall  Saturday April 11 Starts at 9am (written exam & driving test) J. Martin Auctions, 1036 State Route 318, Waterloo  ___________________________________________________________________________________This training program will enable young workers to obtain Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (HOOA) certification,which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment. The program will provide attendees with the necessary 24 hours of instruction,and it will include group discussions, demonstrations, field trips, hands-on activities, independent study, and field assignments.Upon completion of instruction, a written exam and driving test will be offered to achieve certification.Enrollment preference will be given to those ages 14 to 15. The program is available to anyone 12 years of age and older,however only individuals 14 and older will be able to operate equipment and become certified.THANK YOU Jared Marshall, Junius Fire Department, Monroe Tractor, Horning Dairy Farm, Blowers Agra Services, NYCAMH and Empire Tractor for supporting the program and providing instruction, equipment and meeting spaces.FOLLOW this event on Facebook $20 includes materials and one year enrollment in Seneca County 4-H. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= CANCELLED: Practical Pruning & Winter High Tunnel Tour Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am Ann & Don Cobb Residence, 625 West River Road , Waterloo, NY 13165 Registration required. Register online: CANCELLEDIf you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251.Join us for Tools, Tips & Tricks AND a Winter High Tunnel Tour!The Cobb’s will host a workshop on pruning, presented by their daughter, Pat, a Master Gardener Volunteer from Wayne County. Pat shares her interests and abilities in landscape gardening and maintenance with relatives, friends, and neighbors. Her passion is in pruning; including maintenance and rescue pruning of ornamental shrubs. Pat will offer a pruning brochure she developed and show many tips and tricks for pruning around the Cobb landscape.Don and Ann will show their vegetables growing in their unheated high tunnel (“greenhouse”) as an added bonus.The event is FREE and will run rain or shine! Patti Paine, pap11@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Tractor and Machinery Safety Training Program Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONED(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program will offer a Tractor and Machinery Safety Training program for youth ages 14-15.  DATES & LOCATIONS (subject to change) Tuesday March 10 6pm—9pm Junius Fire Hall, State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 17 6pm—9pm Monroe Tractor, 1410 Clark Street Rd., Auburn  Tuesday March 24 6pm—9pm Empire Tractor, 1437 State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 31 6pm—9pm Horning Dairy Farm, 442 Reed Rd, Clyde  Tuesday April 7 6pm—9pm Blowers Agra Service, 4694 Co Rd 5, Hall  Saturday April 11 Starts at 9am (written exam & driving test) J. Martin Auctions, 1036 State Route 318, Waterloo  ___________________________________________________________________________________This training program will enable young workers to obtain Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (HOOA) certification,which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment. The program will provide attendees with the necessary 24 hours of instruction,and it will include group discussions, demonstrations, field trips, hands-on activities, independent study, and field assignments.Upon completion of instruction, a written exam and driving test will be offered to achieve certification.Enrollment preference will be given to those ages 14 to 15. The program is available to anyone 12 years of age and older,however only individuals 14 and older will be able to operate equipment and become certified.THANK YOU Jared Marshall, Junius Fire Department, Monroe Tractor, Horning Dairy Farm, Blowers Agra Services, NYCAMH and Empire Tractor for supporting the program and providing instruction, equipment and meeting spaces.FOLLOW this event on Facebook $20 includes materials and one year enrollment in Seneca County 4-H. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Precision Ag Series Workshops Friday, April 3, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ovid Fire Department, 2136 Brown Street , Ovid, NY 14521 Sessions are FREE—registration is still required. Register online at: POSTPONED. New date TBD:(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm?This series of 3 workshops will include:Precision Agriculture (Introduction) Why should producers be interested in precision agriculture?Goals, Key Factors, Information, Technology, ManagementComponents of Precision Agriculture Equipment Key components, equipment, computer/controllers, sensors, GIS, GPS, remote sensing, satellite imagery, UAV’sAgricultural management philosophy (PA perspective) What is zone management?Best management practicesSoil and Tillage ManagementPrecision soil sampling vs. grid sampling Soil electrical conductivity (EC) and ways to measure it Soil EC: Veris vs. EM38, EC vs. soil texture, and EC vs. Yield MapsSite specific management /variable rate applications Variable depth tillage control, variable seeding rate, automatic section control, variable rate irrigation, and variable irrigation based on soil textureMap Principles Why is map-making important?Yield maps vs. prescription mapsImportance of yield monitors, yield monitoring components, calibration and factors that effect on itIntroduction to NDVI Characteristic of NDVI valuesNDVI estimation and photo analysisEconomics of using precision agriculturePreferred methodology and benefits, evaluationBrought to you by: Ali Nafchi, Ph.D. - Precision Ag Specialist, Cornell University & Cornell Cooperative Extension of Western New York,  Free Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Tractor and Machinery Safety Training Program Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONED(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program will offer a Tractor and Machinery Safety Training program for youth ages 14-15.  DATES & LOCATIONS (subject to change) Tuesday March 10 6pm—9pm Junius Fire Hall, State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 17 6pm—9pm Monroe Tractor, 1410 Clark Street Rd., Auburn  Tuesday March 24 6pm—9pm Empire Tractor, 1437 State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 31 6pm—9pm Horning Dairy Farm, 442 Reed Rd, Clyde  Tuesday April 7 6pm—9pm Blowers Agra Service, 4694 Co Rd 5, Hall  Saturday April 11 Starts at 9am (written exam & driving test) J. Martin Auctions, 1036 State Route 318, Waterloo  ___________________________________________________________________________________This training program will enable young workers to obtain Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (HOOA) certification,which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment. The program will provide attendees with the necessary 24 hours of instruction,and it will include group discussions, demonstrations, field trips, hands-on activities, independent study, and field assignments.Upon completion of instruction, a written exam and driving test will be offered to achieve certification.Enrollment preference will be given to those ages 14 to 15. The program is available to anyone 12 years of age and older,however only individuals 14 and older will be able to operate equipment and become certified.THANK YOU Jared Marshall, Junius Fire Department, Monroe Tractor, Horning Dairy Farm, Blowers Agra Services, NYCAMH and Empire Tractor for supporting the program and providing instruction, equipment and meeting spaces.FOLLOW this event on Facebook $20 includes materials and one year enrollment in Seneca County 4-H. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Tractor and Machinery Safety Training Program Saturday, April 11, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration is required. Register online at: POSTPONED(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program will offer a Tractor and Machinery Safety Training program for youth ages 14-15.  DATES & LOCATIONS (subject to change) Tuesday March 10 6pm—9pm Junius Fire Hall, State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 17 6pm—9pm Monroe Tractor, 1410 Clark Street Rd., Auburn  Tuesday March 24 6pm—9pm Empire Tractor, 1437 State Route 318, Waterloo  Tuesday March 31 6pm—9pm Horning Dairy Farm, 442 Reed Rd, Clyde  Tuesday April 7 6pm—9pm Blowers Agra Service, 4694 Co Rd 5, Hall  Saturday April 11 Starts at 9am (written exam & driving test) J. Martin Auctions, 1036 State Route 318, Waterloo  ___________________________________________________________________________________This training program will enable young workers to obtain Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (HOOA) certification,which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment. The program will provide attendees with the necessary 24 hours of instruction,and it will include group discussions, demonstrations, field trips, hands-on activities, independent study, and field assignments.Upon completion of instruction, a written exam and driving test will be offered to achieve certification.Enrollment preference will be given to those ages 14 to 15. The program is available to anyone 12 years of age and older,however only individuals 14 and older will be able to operate equipment and become certified.THANK YOU Jared Marshall, Junius Fire Department, Monroe Tractor, Horning Dairy Farm, Blowers Agra Services, NYCAMH and Empire Tractor for supporting the program and providing instruction, equipment and meeting spaces.FOLLOW this event on Facebook $20 includes materials and one year enrollment in Seneca County 4-H. Nate Kennedy, nk623@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 ========================================= WEBINAR: Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers (English) Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Separate webinars will be held in English and Spanish: April 14 - English | 6:30 to 8:00 PMApril 16 - Spanish | 12:00 to 1:30 PMParticipation is free and registration is not required. The webinars will be recorded and available after the event. In-person training's conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish will be rescheduled in fall.Effective training's contribute to success of employees and the farm business. With training employees learn how to best complete their task and why it is important to the farm's success. When employees have the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to do the job right and understand why it should be done this way it:• saves time and avoids problems• makes people feel important and involved, which keeps them engaged and reduces employee turnoverThe webinar training's will overview the learning system of:TELL: Describe the procedure and why it is importantSHOW: Demonstrate the procedure and emphasize key pointsDO: Allow the learner to try and answer any questionsREVIEW: Are the steps in the procedure done correctly?After the webinar training's you will be able to:1. Plan for organized and effective training's2. Train in a way that works for most people3. Measure and follow up to make sure learning happenedThese training's are hosted by Cornell Ag Workforce Development in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension and supported by a grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute.Visit the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops event page: https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1158.Visit Cornell Ag Workforce Development online at agworforce.cal.cornell.edu. ========================================= POSTPONED: State Teen Action Representatives Retreat (STARR) Friday, April 24, 2020 8:30 am - 3:30 pm The State Teen Action Representative Retreat (STARR) is a three-day, fun-filled event where 4-H members participate in a variety of workshops and activities meant to challenge, excite and further develop life skills. The event is planned by teens and adults serving on the youth/adult STARR planning committee and is held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. STARR is open to all NYS 4-H Teens.  ========================================= POSTPONED. New date TBD: Precision Ag Series Workshops Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ovid Fire Department, 2136 Brown Street , Ovid, NY 14521 Sessions are FREE—registration is still required. Register online at: POSTPONED. New date TBD:(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm?This series of 3 workshops will include:Precision Agriculture (Introduction) Why should producers be interested in precision agriculture?Goals, Key Factors, Information, Technology, ManagementComponents of Precision Agriculture Equipment Key components, equipment, computer/controllers, sensors, GIS, GPS, remote sensing, satellite imagery, UAV’sAgricultural management philosophy (PA perspective) What is zone management?Best management practicesSoil and Tillage ManagementPrecision soil sampling vs. grid sampling Soil electrical conductivity (EC) and ways to measure it Soil EC: Veris vs. EM38, EC vs. soil texture, and EC vs. Yield MapsSite specific management /variable rate applications Variable depth tillage control, variable seeding rate, automatic section control, variable rate irrigation, and variable irrigation based on soil textureMap Principles Why is map-making important?Yield maps vs. prescription mapsImportance of yield monitors, yield monitoring components, calibration and factors that effect on itIntroduction to NDVI Characteristic of NDVI valuesNDVI estimation and photo analysisEconomics of using precision agriculturePreferred methodology and benefits, evaluationBrought to you by: Ali Nafchi, Ph.D. - Precision Ag Specialist, Cornell University & Cornell Cooperative Extension of Western New York,  Free Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= CANCELED: Animal Crackers 2020 - Bovine, Sheep and Swine - How Devine! Saturday, May 2, 2020 9:00 am - 3:15 pm Cornell campus (Morrison Hall), 507 Tower Rd , Ithaca, NY 14853 Registration required. Deadline to register is Friday, April 24. Register online: CANCELED(If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251)This year’s program will highlight dairy, beef, swine, and sheep topics. 4-H youth 9-12 years old or those with beginner to intermediate knowledge of the covered species are invited to participate.Interesting, educational, hands-on activities are planned to make Animal Crackers a memorable learning event. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about dairy or livestock care, biology, and management while having fun participating in a variety of interactive activities, with 4-H’ers from across NYS.Participants must bring their own lunch and drinks.Chaperones - Please review the chaperone information sheet on the Animal Crackers website: http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events-2/animal-crackers/.Dairy WorkshopsWorkshop 1: Holy CowHere’s your chance to feel a rumen in motion as you stick your arm into a fistulated cow. Learn more about how the most efficient “green machine” and rumen bugs work together. Workshop 2: Liquid GoldYou’ve milked your fresh cow and now it is time to feed your newborn calf its colostrum. It looks good, but does it have enough antibodies to protect your calf from germs? The colostrum quality meter is here to help.Workshop 3: Grooming for GreatnessLearn about clipping and fitting your calf for a show, visitors or just to make her feel like a million bucks. What should I have in my show bucket to make getting her beautiful easy?Workshop 4: Repro DepotCheck out the repro tract and try your hand at artificial insemination.Workshop 5: Yum Yum – P You….Are These Forages Good for YouOur animals need good quality forages that taste good…..can you pick the best ones and why?Workshop 6: Dairy or not Dairy….it’s a moosteryWill you be able to taste your way through and solve the dairy product mystery?Beef, Sheep and Swine WorkshopsWorkshop 1: Fiber Science with FeltingLivestock provide people with food, fiber, milk, draft power, and other bi-products. This workshop will present information about fiber. Learn to select fiber for different projects and make a felted item that you can take and share with your family. Explore some fiber science and other available resources for making future projects at home. Instructed by Holly Harwood, CCE Wyoming CountyWorkshop 2: Quality Assurance and YouWhether you raise cattle, sheep, swine or another food producing animal, what goes in and on your 4-H project matters. Learn more about what you can do to protect the food supply and other fun and fascinating facts that can help you become a 4-Her who understands what quality care of animals means before they go to market. Instructed by Amy Pyra, CCE Wayne CountyWorkshop 3: Meat Science – Everything You Need to Know about Ground BeefLearn to identify common and uncommon edible products from farm raised livestock. Meat quality is measured by color, marbling and skeletal maturity or age. From what retail cut is ground beef made? What does 80/20 mean? What does grass-fed vs. organic mean? You’ll learn all this and more including label lingo, safe handling, grinding, and cooking techniques. Be prepared to put on gloves, an apron and a hair net for this hands-on experience. Instructed by Jessica Waltemeyer, CALS Animal ScienceWorkshop 4: RFID Ear Tags – What are they and how do they work? Ear tags are not all alike. Learn more about why it is important to identify your 4-H project animal. RFID tags have a tiny radio transponder, a receiver and a transmitter. An RFID reader, can read digital data about an animal. Just like bar codes you might see in a grocery store or on a product you buy, livestock managers and veterinarians use RFID tags and readers to uniquely identify an animal quickly. Instructed by Dr. Chad Wall, DVMWorkshop 5: From Pasture to PorkLearn more about the process of raising pigs on pasture from a local KuneKune Pig Farmer. Learn how to identify some common and unusual characteristics of this heritage breed. Although still quite rare in the United States, the breed is growing in popularity for their friendly nature and their ability to graze, turning grass into meat. Instructed by Jenn Bassman, CCE, NYS 4-H Youth DevelopmentStation 6: Assessing your LivestockYour animals can’t use words to tell you how they are doing. In “Say Bah”, we’ll check out the health and parasite status of sheep by monitoring vital signs and conducting quick health exams and 5 point checks. In “Knowing the Score”, we’ll use tools such as body condition scoring on beef cattle to determine how likely they are to meet your growth targets for show, market or breeding. Instructed by Lily Berghorn, Niko Kochendoerfer and tatiana StantonAdditional information can be found here: http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events-2/animal-crackers/ $15 per youth. Adult chaperones are free. Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, May 11, 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. ========================================= 5th Annual 4-H Jr. Iron Chef Competition at Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day Sunday, May 24, 2020 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 18th. Register online at: stay tuned...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 school and/or high school students can participate and must register. Youth do not need to be existing 4-H members in order to participate. Top scoring team(s) will be invited to participate in the New York State 4-H Jr. Iron Chef contest at the New York State Fair.If you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251. Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Small Grains Management Field Day Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Robert Musgrave Research Farm, 1256 Poplar Ridge Road , Aurora, NY 13026 FREE—registration is still required. Register online at: https://fieldcrops.cals.cornell.edu/content/field-...If you are unable to access the internet, please call Jenn Thomas-Murphy at 607-255-2177.The annual Small Grains Management Field Day returns to the Musgrave Research Farm in 2020.Program TBD (check back to: https://events.cornell.edu/event/2020_small_grains_management_field_day)DEC and CCA credits will be requested.For questions, contact: Jenn Thomas-Murphy, jnt3@cornell.edu, 607-255-2177 ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, June 9, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, June 16, 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 June 16: Harmful Algal Blooms and Invasive Mussels - What’s the Connection? Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Seneca Falls Community Center, 35 Water St , Seneca Falls, New York 13148 FREE—registration is still required. Register online: POSTPONEDIf you are unable to access the internet, please call CCE Seneca at 315-539-9251Dr. Kim Schulz, Associate Professor of Environmental and Forest Biology, at SUNY ESF has been surveying Owasco Lake and other Finger Lakes for invasive species - specifically Quagga Mussels.  Research is beginning to reveal a possible association between the increase in the occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and the Quagga Mussel’s ability to excrete phosphorus.Come learn more about the results of Dr. Schulz’s research and underwater survey on how this invasive species may be impacting our lakes.   Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, June 19, 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, June 20, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, June 23, 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, June 26, 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, June 27, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:00 pm - 7:30 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, July 3, 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, July 4, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, July 7, 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, July 10, 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, July 11, 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! ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, July 13, 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. ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, July 14, 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! ========================================= 2020 Seneca County Fair Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm Floral Hall, 100 Swift Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 Follow the link to sign up and help out at the 2020 Seneca County Fair:Stay tuned! Opportunities Include: Clean-up & Set-up Animal Shows BBQ Service Floral Hall Activities, and more! PDF of 2019 Seneca County Fair Book   The Animal Health Requirements for the 2020 county fairs and New York State Fair and other relevant documents are now available online. You can find the requirements by going to: https://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/fairs and scrolling down the page until you find the section “Fair Health Requirements”. The specific links are as follows:2020 Fair Animal Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-fair-health-requir...2020 Fair Interstate Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-interstate-health-...Exhibitor Prefair Guidelines:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-exhibitor-prefair-... Animal Health Requirements There are a number of health requirements for bringing animals to the fair. They differ from species to species. Please read the information from NYS Ag and Markets here. If you have questions, please contact Rachel. Notice on Pullorum Testing: All poultry are required to be pullorum tested or originate directly from an NPIP certified flock. This requirement was waived in 2019 due to a pullorum antigen shortage. Pullorum antigen is back in stock and testing is required for the 2020 fair season.Other than reinstating the pullorum test requirement for poultry, there are no significant changes to the animal health requirements for the 2020 fair season. Radio frequency identification, commonly referred to as “840 RFID tags,” is strongly recommended for cattle and swine, but not required.The Department will supply a limited number of 840 RFID tags to producers for cattle and swine going to fairs. To order 840 RFID tags, please use the 2020 Order Form for Free Producer Ear Tags.https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/...Prefair Exhibitor Guidelines are at the end of the requirements. They are also available as a separate document for easy distribution. Please note that the following information for goats is not in the Ag and Markets policy but is required by New York State and Seneca County 4-H: The use of the off label rabies vaccine, as administered by a licensed veterinarian, will be a requirement for all 4-H goats intended for public exhibit that meet the age requirement of three months. Proof of immunization must be provided with a certificate signed by administering veterinarian. The use of barrier fencing to restrict public access to goats will only be required when animals are too young to be vaccinated. Kids too young to be rabies vaccinated but born to rabies vaccinated mothers and housed to avoid rabies exposure are exempt from the requirement for barrier fencing unless specified by county health departments. When exhibiting goats that require barrier fencing, the Department of Animal Science at Cornell is available to provide guidance on a simple, effective, and cost effective pen structure that complies with this policy. For immunized goats older than three months, Association 4-H staff are required to provide posters that inform the public about the risks involved with animal exhibits and the importance of hand washing. The Department of Animal Science will provide links to materials that can be used for this purpose. In addition, New York State Health Department guidelines will be followed for reporting any animal exposure incidents. Volunteer Opportunities Clean-up and Set-up days for Floral Hall (the exhibit hall) Clean-up and Set-up for the Dairy Bar Clean-up and Set-up for the Animal Barn Dairy Bar workers Animal Show assistants BBQ Server Floral Hall supervisors who lead hands-on activities and engage the public Take-down and Clean-up for Floral Hall Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 2020 Seneca County Fair Thursday, July 16, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Floral Hall, 100 Swift Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 Follow the link to sign up and help out at the 2020 Seneca County Fair:Stay tuned! Opportunities Include: Clean-up & Set-up Animal Shows BBQ Service Floral Hall Activities, and more! PDF of 2019 Seneca County Fair Book   The Animal Health Requirements for the 2020 county fairs and New York State Fair and other relevant documents are now available online. You can find the requirements by going to: https://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/fairs and scrolling down the page until you find the section “Fair Health Requirements”. The specific links are as follows:2020 Fair Animal Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-fair-health-requir...2020 Fair Interstate Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-interstate-health-...Exhibitor Prefair Guidelines:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-exhibitor-prefair-... Animal Health Requirements There are a number of health requirements for bringing animals to the fair. They differ from species to species. Please read the information from NYS Ag and Markets here. If you have questions, please contact Rachel. Notice on Pullorum Testing: All poultry are required to be pullorum tested or originate directly from an NPIP certified flock. This requirement was waived in 2019 due to a pullorum antigen shortage. Pullorum antigen is back in stock and testing is required for the 2020 fair season.Other than reinstating the pullorum test requirement for poultry, there are no significant changes to the animal health requirements for the 2020 fair season. Radio frequency identification, commonly referred to as “840 RFID tags,” is strongly recommended for cattle and swine, but not required.The Department will supply a limited number of 840 RFID tags to producers for cattle and swine going to fairs. To order 840 RFID tags, please use the 2020 Order Form for Free Producer Ear Tags.https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/...Prefair Exhibitor Guidelines are at the end of the requirements. They are also available as a separate document for easy distribution. Please note that the following information for goats is not in the Ag and Markets policy but is required by New York State and Seneca County 4-H: The use of the off label rabies vaccine, as administered by a licensed veterinarian, will be a requirement for all 4-H goats intended for public exhibit that meet the age requirement of three months. Proof of immunization must be provided with a certificate signed by administering veterinarian. The use of barrier fencing to restrict public access to goats will only be required when animals are too young to be vaccinated. Kids too young to be rabies vaccinated but born to rabies vaccinated mothers and housed to avoid rabies exposure are exempt from the requirement for barrier fencing unless specified by county health departments. When exhibiting goats that require barrier fencing, the Department of Animal Science at Cornell is available to provide guidance on a simple, effective, and cost effective pen structure that complies with this policy. For immunized goats older than three months, Association 4-H staff are required to provide posters that inform the public about the risks involved with animal exhibits and the importance of hand washing. The Department of Animal Science will provide links to materials that can be used for this purpose. In addition, New York State Health Department guidelines will be followed for reporting any animal exposure incidents. Volunteer Opportunities Clean-up and Set-up days for Floral Hall (the exhibit hall) Clean-up and Set-up for the Dairy Bar Clean-up and Set-up for the Animal Barn Dairy Bar workers Animal Show assistants BBQ Server Floral Hall supervisors who lead hands-on activities and engage the public Take-down and Clean-up for Floral Hall Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, July 17, 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 ========================================= 2020 Seneca County Fair Friday, July 17, 2020 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm Floral Hall, 100 Swift Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 Follow the link to sign up and help out at the 2020 Seneca County Fair:Stay tuned! Opportunities Include: Clean-up & Set-up Animal Shows BBQ Service Floral Hall Activities, and more! PDF of 2019 Seneca County Fair Book   The Animal Health Requirements for the 2020 county fairs and New York State Fair and other relevant documents are now available online. You can find the requirements by going to: https://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/fairs and scrolling down the page until you find the section “Fair Health Requirements”. The specific links are as follows:2020 Fair Animal Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-fair-health-requir...2020 Fair Interstate Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-interstate-health-...Exhibitor Prefair Guidelines:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-exhibitor-prefair-... Animal Health Requirements There are a number of health requirements for bringing animals to the fair. They differ from species to species. Please read the information from NYS Ag and Markets here. If you have questions, please contact Rachel. Notice on Pullorum Testing: All poultry are required to be pullorum tested or originate directly from an NPIP certified flock. This requirement was waived in 2019 due to a pullorum antigen shortage. Pullorum antigen is back in stock and testing is required for the 2020 fair season.Other than reinstating the pullorum test requirement for poultry, there are no significant changes to the animal health requirements for the 2020 fair season. Radio frequency identification, commonly referred to as “840 RFID tags,” is strongly recommended for cattle and swine, but not required.The Department will supply a limited number of 840 RFID tags to producers for cattle and swine going to fairs. To order 840 RFID tags, please use the 2020 Order Form for Free Producer Ear Tags.https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/...Prefair Exhibitor Guidelines are at the end of the requirements. They are also available as a separate document for easy distribution. Please note that the following information for goats is not in the Ag and Markets policy but is required by New York State and Seneca County 4-H: The use of the off label rabies vaccine, as administered by a licensed veterinarian, will be a requirement for all 4-H goats intended for public exhibit that meet the age requirement of three months. Proof of immunization must be provided with a certificate signed by administering veterinarian. The use of barrier fencing to restrict public access to goats will only be required when animals are too young to be vaccinated. Kids too young to be rabies vaccinated but born to rabies vaccinated mothers and housed to avoid rabies exposure are exempt from the requirement for barrier fencing unless specified by county health departments. When exhibiting goats that require barrier fencing, the Department of Animal Science at Cornell is available to provide guidance on a simple, effective, and cost effective pen structure that complies with this policy. For immunized goats older than three months, Association 4-H staff are required to provide posters that inform the public about the risks involved with animal exhibits and the importance of hand washing. The Department of Animal Science will provide links to materials that can be used for this purpose. In addition, New York State Health Department guidelines will be followed for reporting any animal exposure incidents. Volunteer Opportunities Clean-up and Set-up days for Floral Hall (the exhibit hall) Clean-up and Set-up for the Dairy Bar Clean-up and Set-up for the Animal Barn Dairy Bar workers Animal Show assistants BBQ Server Floral Hall supervisors who lead hands-on activities and engage the public Take-down and Clean-up for Floral Hall Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Waterloo Rotary Farm Market Saturday, July 18, 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! ========================================= 2020 Seneca County Fair Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:00 am - 7:30 pm Floral Hall, 100 Swift Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 Follow the link to sign up and help out at the 2020 Seneca County Fair:Stay tuned! Opportunities Include: Clean-up & Set-up Animal Shows BBQ Service Floral Hall Activities, and more! PDF of 2019 Seneca County Fair Book   The Animal Health Requirements for the 2020 county fairs and New York State Fair and other relevant documents are now available online. You can find the requirements by going to: https://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/fairs and scrolling down the page until you find the section “Fair Health Requirements”. The specific links are as follows:2020 Fair Animal Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-fair-health-requir...2020 Fair Interstate Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-interstate-health-...Exhibitor Prefair Guidelines:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-exhibitor-prefair-... Animal Health Requirements There are a number of health requirements for bringing animals to the fair. They differ from species to species. Please read the information from NYS Ag and Markets here. If you have questions, please contact Rachel. Notice on Pullorum Testing: All poultry are required to be pullorum tested or originate directly from an NPIP certified flock. This requirement was waived in 2019 due to a pullorum antigen shortage. Pullorum antigen is back in stock and testing is required for the 2020 fair season.Other than reinstating the pullorum test requirement for poultry, there are no significant changes to the animal health requirements for the 2020 fair season. Radio frequency identification, commonly referred to as “840 RFID tags,” is strongly recommended for cattle and swine, but not required.The Department will supply a limited number of 840 RFID tags to producers for cattle and swine going to fairs. To order 840 RFID tags, please use the 2020 Order Form for Free Producer Ear Tags.https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/...Prefair Exhibitor Guidelines are at the end of the requirements. They are also available as a separate document for easy distribution. Please note that the following information for goats is not in the Ag and Markets policy but is required by New York State and Seneca County 4-H: The use of the off label rabies vaccine, as administered by a licensed veterinarian, will be a requirement for all 4-H goats intended for public exhibit that meet the age requirement of three months. Proof of immunization must be provided with a certificate signed by administering veterinarian. The use of barrier fencing to restrict public access to goats will only be required when animals are too young to be vaccinated. Kids too young to be rabies vaccinated but born to rabies vaccinated mothers and housed to avoid rabies exposure are exempt from the requirement for barrier fencing unless specified by county health departments. When exhibiting goats that require barrier fencing, the Department of Animal Science at Cornell is available to provide guidance on a simple, effective, and cost effective pen structure that complies with this policy. For immunized goats older than three months, Association 4-H staff are required to provide posters that inform the public about the risks involved with animal exhibits and the importance of hand washing. The Department of Animal Science will provide links to materials that can be used for this purpose. In addition, New York State Health Department guidelines will be followed for reporting any animal exposure incidents. Volunteer Opportunities Clean-up and Set-up days for Floral Hall (the exhibit hall) Clean-up and Set-up for the Dairy Bar Clean-up and Set-up for the Animal Barn Dairy Bar workers Animal Show assistants BBQ Server Floral Hall supervisors who lead hands-on activities and engage the public Take-down and Clean-up for Floral Hall Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 2020 Seneca County Fair Sunday, July 19, 2020 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Floral Hall, 100 Swift Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 Follow the link to sign up and help out at the 2020 Seneca County Fair:Stay tuned! Opportunities Include: Clean-up & Set-up Animal Shows BBQ Service Floral Hall Activities, and more! PDF of 2019 Seneca County Fair Book   The Animal Health Requirements for the 2020 county fairs and New York State Fair and other relevant documents are now available online. You can find the requirements by going to: https://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/fairs and scrolling down the page until you find the section “Fair Health Requirements”. The specific links are as follows:2020 Fair Animal Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-fair-health-requir...2020 Fair Interstate Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-interstate-health-...Exhibitor Prefair Guidelines:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-exhibitor-prefair-... Animal Health Requirements There are a number of health requirements for bringing animals to the fair. They differ from species to species. Please read the information from NYS Ag and Markets here. If you have questions, please contact Rachel. Notice on Pullorum Testing: All poultry are required to be pullorum tested or originate directly from an NPIP certified flock. This requirement was waived in 2019 due to a pullorum antigen shortage. Pullorum antigen is back in stock and testing is required for the 2020 fair season.Other than reinstating the pullorum test requirement for poultry, there are no significant changes to the animal health requirements for the 2020 fair season. Radio frequency identification, commonly referred to as “840 RFID tags,” is strongly recommended for cattle and swine, but not required.The Department will supply a limited number of 840 RFID tags to producers for cattle and swine going to fairs. To order 840 RFID tags, please use the 2020 Order Form for Free Producer Ear Tags.https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/...Prefair Exhibitor Guidelines are at the end of the requirements. They are also available as a separate document for easy distribution. Please note that the following information for goats is not in the Ag and Markets policy but is required by New York State and Seneca County 4-H: The use of the off label rabies vaccine, as administered by a licensed veterinarian, will be a requirement for all 4-H goats intended for public exhibit that meet the age requirement of three months. Proof of immunization must be provided with a certificate signed by administering veterinarian. The use of barrier fencing to restrict public access to goats will only be required when animals are too young to be vaccinated. Kids too young to be rabies vaccinated but born to rabies vaccinated mothers and housed to avoid rabies exposure are exempt from the requirement for barrier fencing unless specified by county health departments. When exhibiting goats that require barrier fencing, the Department of Animal Science at Cornell is available to provide guidance on a simple, effective, and cost effective pen structure that complies with this policy. For immunized goats older than three months, Association 4-H staff are required to provide posters that inform the public about the risks involved with animal exhibits and the importance of hand washing. The Department of Animal Science will provide links to materials that can be used for this purpose. In addition, New York State Health Department guidelines will be followed for reporting any animal exposure incidents. Volunteer Opportunities Clean-up and Set-up days for Floral Hall (the exhibit hall) Clean-up and Set-up for the Dairy Bar Clean-up and Set-up for the Animal Barn Dairy Bar workers Animal Show assistants BBQ Server Floral Hall supervisors who lead hands-on activities and engage the public Take-down and Clean-up for Floral Hall Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 2020 Seneca County Fair Monday, July 20, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Floral Hall, 100 Swift Street , Waterloo, New York 13165 Follow the link to sign up and help out at the 2020 Seneca County Fair:Stay tuned! Opportunities Include: Clean-up & Set-up Animal Shows BBQ Service Floral Hall Activities, and more! PDF of 2019 Seneca County Fair Book   The Animal Health Requirements for the 2020 county fairs and New York State Fair and other relevant documents are now available online. You can find the requirements by going to: https://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/fairs and scrolling down the page until you find the section “Fair Health Requirements”. The specific links are as follows:2020 Fair Animal Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-fair-health-requir...2020 Fair Interstate Health Requirements:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-interstate-health-...Exhibitor Prefair Guidelines:https://agriculture.ny.gov/2020-exhibitor-prefair-... Animal Health Requirements There are a number of health requirements for bringing animals to the fair. They differ from species to species. Please read the information from NYS Ag and Markets here. If you have questions, please contact Rachel. Notice on Pullorum Testing: All poultry are required to be pullorum tested or originate directly from an NPIP certified flock. This requirement was waived in 2019 due to a pullorum antigen shortage. Pullorum antigen is back in stock and testing is required for the 2020 fair season.Other than reinstating the pullorum test requirement for poultry, there are no significant changes to the animal health requirements for the 2020 fair season. Radio frequency identification, commonly referred to as “840 RFID tags,” is strongly recommended for cattle and swine, but not required.The Department will supply a limited number of 840 RFID tags to producers for cattle and swine going to fairs. To order 840 RFID tags, please use the 2020 Order Form for Free Producer Ear Tags.https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/...Prefair Exhibitor Guidelines are at the end of the requirements. They are also available as a separate document for easy distribution. Please note that the following information for goats is not in the Ag and Markets policy but is required by New York State and Seneca County 4-H: The use of the off label rabies vaccine, as administered by a licensed veterinarian, will be a requirement for all 4-H goats intended for public exhibit that meet the age requirement of three months. Proof of immunization must be provided with a certificate signed by administering veterinarian. The use of barrier fencing to restrict public access to goats will only be required when animals are too young to be vaccinated. Kids too young to be rabies vaccinated but born to rabies vaccinated mothers and housed to avoid rabies exposure are exempt from the requirement for barrier fencing unless specified by county health departments. When exhibiting goats that require barrier fencing, the Department of Animal Science at Cornell is available to provide guidance on a simple, effective, and cost effective pen structure that complies with this policy. For immunized goats older than three months, Association 4-H staff are required to provide posters that inform the public about the risks involved with animal exhibits and the importance of hand washing. The Department of Animal Science will provide links to materials that can be used for this purpose. In addition, New York State Health Department guidelines will be followed for reporting any animal exposure incidents. Volunteer Opportunities Clean-up and Set-up days for Floral Hall (the exhibit hall) Clean-up and Set-up for the Dairy Bar Clean-up and Set-up for the Animal Barn Dairy Bar workers Animal Show assistants BBQ Server Floral Hall supervisors who lead hands-on activities and engage the public Take-down and Clean-up for Floral Hall Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Take-down and Clean-up for the Dairy Bar Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, July 21, 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, July 24, 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, July 25, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, July 28, 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! ========================================= 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!) ========================================= Ovid Farmers' Market Friday, July 31, 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, August 1, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, August 4, 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, August 7, 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, August 8, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 14, 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, August 15, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, August 18, 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, August 21, 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, August 22, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, August 25, 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, August 28, 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, August 29, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 1, 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 4, 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 5, 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! ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 8, 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 11, 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 12, 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! ========================================= Board Meeting Monday, September 14, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 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. ========================================= Seneca Falls Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 15, 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 18, 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 19, 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! ========================================= 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! ========================================= 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! ========================================= 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! ========================================= 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. =========================================