4-H Capital Days Sunday, May 19, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The objectives of the 4-H Capital Days program are:To achieve a better understanding of the New York State policy process. To gain a better understanding of state and local government connections. To provide delegates the opportunity to meet with legislators and tell their 4-H stories. To create an awareness of career opportunities within the New York State Government and Public Service. To meet and exchange experiences with delegates from other counties.  ========================================= The Brightest Star Award application Friday, May 24, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Department of Workforce Development & Youth Bureau (1 Dipronio Drive Waterloo, NY 13165) The Seneca County Youth Bureau/Board created a new award in 2006 titled, The Brightest Star. This annual award honors 6th grade students who reside in Seneca County. Up to four students will be chosen for consistently reflecting the 5 points of light: academics, involvement in school and /or community activities, responsibility, respect, and compassion.Recipients will receive a $50.00 award, a certificate and be recognized, along with their nominators and families, at the Seneca County Board of Supervisors meeting this summer. Winners will be announced by May 31, 2019.APPLICATIONAn application, due electronically by 5pm on Friday, May 24, 2019. Only nominations fully completed from a youth worker will be considered. Please take time to nominate a deserving young person.COVER LETTER ========================================= Culinary Tent at Celebrate Commemorate Saturday, May 25, 2019 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Lafayette Park (220 Main Street (Routes 5 & 20) Waterloo, New York 13165) Saturday, May 25th, 2019 10am Healthy Breakfasts with Eat Smart NY. Learn new recipes and tips to start your day right from Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition staff. 11am Farm to School - CCE is working with NYS Department of Ag & Markets to bring more local produce into school cafeterias.Try some Farm to School recipes, check out our apple slicer, and learn more about this exciting program. 11:30am  Wild Harvest Table culinary tips for preparing and consuming wild game and fish. The creator of www.wildharvesttable.com will share recipes and tips to prepare gourmet wild game dishes at home. Noon Food Preservation - Learn how to safely can (pressure canning and boiling water bath), freeze, and dehydrate local foods in the peak of flavor and freshness.Master Food Preservers from Cornell Cooperative Extension will lead a demonstration and provide samples and information to safely preserve food at home. 1-2pm Steve Kinne from Woody's Bar and Grille and Killians Events at the Quality Inn in Waterloo will be doing a demonstration on garde mange, using food to decorate. 2-3pm Wegman’s Chef Michael Macaluso from the Geneva store will be cooking up samples from the Wegmans Summer Menu Magazine. 3-4pm Cheese! Come sample locally made cheeses from Seneca County producers. Taste the difference between goat’s milk and cow’s milk cheeses, hard and soft cheeses, and even get a recipe to make cheese at home. 4-5pm Executive Chef and owner Casey Galloway from Café XIX in Seneca Falls will be highlighting local favorites from her restaurant. Come sample a bite and check out the seasonal menu from Café XIX.     Sunday, May 26th, 2019 10am-Noon Healthy Breakfasts Ideas from Finger Lakes Eat Smart NY. Learn some new recipes and tips to start your day right from Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition staff. 1-4pm Junior Iron Chef Competition open to teams of Middle and or High School Students. Watch youth repurpose vendor food from the festival into something different and earn an opportunity to go on to the state fair. ========================================= 4th Annual 4-H Jr. Iron Chef Competition at Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day Sunday, May 26, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lafayette Park (220 Main Street (Routes 5 & 20) Waterloo, New York 13165) 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.Registration is required by Wednesday, May 22nd. Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/JrIronChef2019_245 Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Culinary Tent at Celebrate Commemorate Sunday, May 26, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Lafayette Park (220 Main Street (Routes 5 & 20) Waterloo, New York 13165) Saturday, May 25th, 2019 10am Healthy Breakfasts with Eat Smart NY. Learn new recipes and tips to start your day right from Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition staff. 11am Farm to School - CCE is working with NYS Department of Ag & Markets to bring more local produce into school cafeterias.Try some Farm to School recipes, check out our apple slicer, and learn more about this exciting program. 11:30am  Wild Harvest Table culinary tips for preparing and consuming wild game and fish. The creator of www.wildharvesttable.com will share recipes and tips to prepare gourmet wild game dishes at home. Noon Food Preservation - Learn how to safely can (pressure canning and boiling water bath), freeze, and dehydrate local foods in the peak of flavor and freshness.Master Food Preservers from Cornell Cooperative Extension will lead a demonstration and provide samples and information to safely preserve food at home. 1-2pm Steve Kinne from Woody's Bar and Grille and Killians Events at the Quality Inn in Waterloo will be doing a demonstration on garde mange, using food to decorate. 2-3pm Wegman’s Chef Michael Macaluso from the Geneva store will be cooking up samples from the Wegmans Summer Menu Magazine. 3-4pm Cheese! Come sample locally made cheeses from Seneca County producers. Taste the difference between goat’s milk and cow’s milk cheeses, hard and soft cheeses, and even get a recipe to make cheese at home. 4-5pm Executive Chef and owner Casey Galloway from Café XIX in Seneca Falls will be highlighting local favorites from her restaurant. Come sample a bite and check out the seasonal menu from Café XIX.     Sunday, May 26th, 2019 10am-Noon Healthy Breakfasts Ideas from Finger Lakes Eat Smart NY. Learn some new recipes and tips to start your day right from Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition staff. 1-4pm Junior Iron Chef Competition open to teams of Middle and or High School Students. Watch youth repurpose vendor food from the festival into something different and earn an opportunity to go on to the state fair. ========================================= 4-H Dog Obedience Classes Monday, May 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vince’s Park (Corner of Rte 318 and 5 & 20 Seneca Falls, New York 13148) REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4hdog_2454-H Dog Obedience Classes will be held at Vince’s Park starting in April. Classes will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Monday evenings. The series of classes will run Monday, April 29th to Monday, June 24th. Please note the first class will be without the dogs.Youth ages 5 to 18 years of age may participate, youth ages 5 to 7 need an adult on the leash with them at all times.Dogs should be 4 months of age or older. Youth must provide a copy of their dog’s current Rabies Certificate to the 4-H Office to keep on file. They must also carry a copy of their Rabies Certificate to each class and event they attend with their dog.Purebreed and mixed breed dogs are both welcome. Dogs showing any signs of aggressive tendencies will be excused from class.Space is limited. Registration is required. RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rdFLYER Free for current 4-H members, $15 for non-members (includes a 1 year membership in 4-H) Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= ​Insects, Pollinators, and Grassland Birds Wednesday, May 29, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector Ranger Station (5218 State Rt. 414 Hector , NY 14841 ) Farmers, woodlot owners, home owners and others interested in insects and birds are invited to a free educational event sponsored by the American Wildlife Conservation Foundation and hosted by the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forest, to be held at the Hector Ranger Station.AGENDA6:30 pm - Refreshments and displays 7:00 pm - Speakers Stressors associated with world-wide insect declines – Scott McArt, Asst. Prof, Cornell Dept. of Entomology Importance, status and conservation of NY’s wild bees – Paige Muniz, Tech II, Cornell Dept. of Entomology Importance, status, and management of grassland birds in NY State – Charles Smith, Sen. Research Associate, Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources (retired)9:30 pm - Adjourn For more information contact: Gary Goff at grg3@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Dog Obedience Classes Monday, June 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vince’s Park (Corner of Rte 318 and 5 & 20 Seneca Falls, New York 13148) REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4hdog_2454-H Dog Obedience Classes will be held at Vince’s Park starting in April. Classes will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Monday evenings. The series of classes will run Monday, April 29th to Monday, June 24th. Please note the first class will be without the dogs.Youth ages 5 to 18 years of age may participate, youth ages 5 to 7 need an adult on the leash with them at all times.Dogs should be 4 months of age or older. Youth must provide a copy of their dog’s current Rabies Certificate to the 4-H Office to keep on file. They must also carry a copy of their Rabies Certificate to each class and event they attend with their dog.Purebreed and mixed breed dogs are both welcome. Dogs showing any signs of aggressive tendencies will be excused from class.Space is limited. Registration is required. RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rdFLYER Free for current 4-H members, $15 for non-members (includes a 1 year membership in 4-H) Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Woods Walk 2019 Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Seneca County CCE Offices (308 Main Street Shop Centre Waterloo, New York 13165) Deadline to register is Thursday, June 6th.REGISTRATION: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/masterforestowner_245.Time:  Workshop is from 10am to 11:30am, followed by lunch that is provided. Following is the woods walk from 12:30pm to 2pm (Agenda below)Cost: $5.00 per person which includes lunch.Location: Workshop will take place at the Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) officeand the woods walk will be on private land approximately 15 minutes from CCE.Carpooling will be available.Attendees are asked to dress for the weather and wear boots or shoes suitable for walking on woodland trails. Participants are encouraged to bring note taking supplies and a water bottle.What is the Master Forest Owner (MFO) Program?The Master Forest Owner program provides private woodland owners of New York State with the information and encouragement necessary to manage their forest holdings wisely. Over 140 experienced and highly motivated volunteer MFOs are available statewide, ready to assist neighbor woodland owners with the information needed to start managing their woodlands, through free site visits to landowner’s properties.Join us for a comprehensive overview of the Master Forest Owner (MFO) Program:NWNY Regional Director of the MFO Program, Laura Bailey, will discuss the MFO program and how to join the team. Seneca County CCE Agriculture Extension Educator, Judy Wright, will provide a presentation focused on tick habitat, their biology and control.Invasive Species Educator, Brittany Lagaly from Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasives Species Management (FL-PRISM) will discuss the impacts of invasive species on the native forest ecosystem. Local MFO volunteer, David Morabito, Jr. will guide the woods walk and lead us through the experience of meeting with a MFO volunteer.Locations: Seneca County CCE - Main Street Shop Centre, Suite #308, Waterloo, NY 13165 (If using GPS: 21 East Main Street, Waterloo, NY 13165)Woodlot - address will be provided when paid registration is received.For additional information or if you can’t access the internet, contact Patti Paine at pap11@cornell.edu or call (315) 539-9251.AGENDA9:30 amRegistration opens10amLaura Bailey – NWNY Regional Director of the MFO Program will discuss the MFO program and how to join the team.10:30amBrittany Lagaly – Invasive Species Educator from Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasives Species Management (FL-PRISM) will discuss the impacts of invasive species on the native forest ecosystem.11amJudy Wright – Seneca County CCE Agriculture Extension Educator will provide a presentation focused on tick habitat, their biology and control.11:30amLunch and travel12:30pmDavid Morabito, Jr.– local MFO volunteer, will guide the woods walk and lead us through the experience of meeting with a MFO volunteer.1:30/2pmEnd ========================================= 4-H Dog Obedience Classes Monday, June 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vince’s Park (Corner of Rte 318 and 5 & 20 Seneca Falls, New York 13148) REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4hdog_2454-H Dog Obedience Classes will be held at Vince’s Park starting in April. Classes will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Monday evenings. The series of classes will run Monday, April 29th to Monday, June 24th. Please note the first class will be without the dogs.Youth ages 5 to 18 years of age may participate, youth ages 5 to 7 need an adult on the leash with them at all times.Dogs should be 4 months of age or older. Youth must provide a copy of their dog’s current Rabies Certificate to the 4-H Office to keep on file. They must also carry a copy of their Rabies Certificate to each class and event they attend with their dog.Purebreed and mixed breed dogs are both welcome. Dogs showing any signs of aggressive tendencies will be excused from class.Space is limited. Registration is required. RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rdFLYER Free for current 4-H members, $15 for non-members (includes a 1 year membership in 4-H) Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= NYS 4-H STEM Camp Friday, June 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk (2420 Arbor Hill Road Delhi, NY 13753) All NYS youth ages 10 years of age and older are welcome. You don’t have to be enrolled in 4-H to participate! The cost for the weekend is $75 per person (camper/chaperone/volunteer).4-H STEM Camp is held at 4-H Camp Shankitunk and has several tracks to choose from. Each camper chooses one track to learn about for the weekend. Youth may choose from:Archery DynamicsBackyard EngineeringCode ExplorersMicro-OrganismsOutdoor Survival, RocketryDeadline to register is May 31, 2019.  To register, go to: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=212Questions? Call Camp Shankitunk at 607-865-6531 or email: shankitunk4hcamp@cornell.eduFor more information: NYS STEM CAMP 2019 BROCHURE Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= 4-H Dog Obedience Classes Monday, June 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vince’s Park (Corner of Rte 318 and 5 & 20 Seneca Falls, New York 13148) REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4hdog_2454-H Dog Obedience Classes will be held at Vince’s Park starting in April. Classes will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Monday evenings. The series of classes will run Monday, April 29th to Monday, June 24th. Please note the first class will be without the dogs.Youth ages 5 to 18 years of age may participate, youth ages 5 to 7 need an adult on the leash with them at all times.Dogs should be 4 months of age or older. Youth must provide a copy of their dog’s current Rabies Certificate to the 4-H Office to keep on file. They must also carry a copy of their Rabies Certificate to each class and event they attend with their dog.Purebreed and mixed breed dogs are both welcome. Dogs showing any signs of aggressive tendencies will be excused from class.Space is limited. Registration is required. RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rdFLYER Free for current 4-H members, $15 for non-members (includes a 1 year membership in 4-H) Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Juneberry Festival 2019 Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Juneberry Farm (6960 1st Street Ovid, NY 14521) On a locally run farm just east of Seneca Lake, the largest crop of Juneberries in New York State is about to be ripe. Growing beside the raspberries, blackberries, honey berries, black currants and figs that Juneberry Farm offers for visitors to pick and purchase, this fruit - which isn’t a berry at all - gives the farm its name for good reason.For those curious about Juneberries, Juneberry Farm’s Guy Lister is joining with SCCCE to host a Juneberry Festival where visitors can:Tour the farm and participate in a “you pick” experienceSample the fruitSample Juneberry pieDiscover recipes and information about JuneberriesTry Silo Mac Express Food Truck using NYS products Enjoy live musicQuestions? Contact Guy Lister at (315) 952-5060 ========================================= 4-H Dog Obedience Classes Monday, June 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vince’s Park (Corner of Rte 318 and 5 & 20 Seneca Falls, New York 13148) REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4hdog_2454-H Dog Obedience Classes will be held at Vince’s Park starting in April. Classes will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Monday evenings. The series of classes will run Monday, April 29th to Monday, June 24th. Please note the first class will be without the dogs.Youth ages 5 to 18 years of age may participate, youth ages 5 to 7 need an adult on the leash with them at all times.Dogs should be 4 months of age or older. Youth must provide a copy of their dog’s current Rabies Certificate to the 4-H Office to keep on file. They must also carry a copy of their Rabies Certificate to each class and event they attend with their dog.Purebreed and mixed breed dogs are both welcome. Dogs showing any signs of aggressive tendencies will be excused from class.Space is limited. Registration is required. RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rdFLYER Free for current 4-H members, $15 for non-members (includes a 1 year membership in 4-H) Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= ​4-H Cornell Career Explorations Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Cornell University (144 East Ave Ithaca, NY 14853) Participant arrival/check in on Tuesday, June 25 is between 10 AM - 12:00 PM Participant departure on Thursday, June 27 is 2:15 PM  Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The purpose of this conference is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce you to Cornell University. The event is made up of two grade specific tracks: University U for youth entering grades 8-9 and Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10-12. Information about the event: $260 per person. If you received the 4-H Cornell Career Explorations Trip as an award at Achievement Night your will only need to pay $65, but you still must complete all registration materials by the deadline. Please read the Program Facts Determine which tracks are of interest to you and use the information to complete the Registration Form In order for your registration to be complete, payment, paper forms including Code of Conduct  and Permission Slip must be submitted to Rachel no later than Saturday, May 25th as online submissions must be completed by Saturday, June 1st. If you plan to attend, it is highly recommended that you do not wait to complete and submit your registration and payment as tracks fill up very quickly.Videos and stories:Why Career Explorations? - perspectives from a youth participant2018 Closing Video Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Twilight Farm Tours Wednesday, June 26, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm You are invited to the farm this summer!Through a series of drive yourself twilight farm tours organized by Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension; Seneca County Farm Bureau and Seneca County Soil and Water Conservation District and co-sponsored by the Seneca County Agriculture Enhancement Board with local farms, participants will have a firsthand look at different agricultural enterprises. The monthly evening tours will provide an opportunity to view and discuss conservation practices adopted by the farms- dairy, vineyard and cash grains- to benefit water quality and soil conservation, ask questions about the practices and technology used by the farm, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities farmers face today.Agriculture has evolved over time and through the adoption of new technologies, equipment and management practices farms have become able to improve food quality, environmental conservation, animal welfare and worker safety.Just as their forefathers did, today’s farmers value the land, the water and animals they care for in addition to striving to be good stewards to all resources including the air we breathe.Cost: Farm Tours are FREE. Farm to Table Dinner is $15 per person.Registration is required. REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/twilighttours_245DATETIMELOCATIONWednesday June 266pmCanoga Springs Dairy Farms Located at 3404 Seybolt Rd, Seneca Falls, New York 13148 In an effort to foster greater understanding of what takes place on today’s modern dairy farms and provide a meaningful conversation related to management steps and practices implemented for water quality and environmental concerns the Thompson family, their nutrient management planner and other local agricultural partners will guide you on the tour.TuesdayJuly 306pmTBDThursdayAugust 293pmVisiting three farms - TBD7pmFarm to Table locally catered dinnerAll are welcome to attend the Farm to Table Dinner regardless of participation in the farm tours. There is a $15 fee for those wishing to attend the catered Farm to Table Dinner. Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= ​4-H Cornell Career Explorations Wednesday, June 26, 2019 7:00 am - 11:00 pm Cornell University (144 East Ave Ithaca, NY 14853) Participant arrival/check in on Tuesday, June 25 is between 10 AM - 12:00 PM Participant departure on Thursday, June 27 is 2:15 PM  Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The purpose of this conference is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce you to Cornell University. The event is made up of two grade specific tracks: University U for youth entering grades 8-9 and Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10-12. Information about the event: $260 per person. If you received the 4-H Cornell Career Explorations Trip as an award at Achievement Night your will only need to pay $65, but you still must complete all registration materials by the deadline. Please read the Program Facts Determine which tracks are of interest to you and use the information to complete the Registration Form In order for your registration to be complete, payment, paper forms including Code of Conduct  and Permission Slip must be submitted to Rachel no later than Saturday, May 25th as online submissions must be completed by Saturday, June 1st. If you plan to attend, it is highly recommended that you do not wait to complete and submit your registration and payment as tracks fill up very quickly.Videos and stories:Why Career Explorations? - perspectives from a youth participant2018 Closing Video Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= ​4-H Cornell Career Explorations Thursday, June 27, 2019 7:00 am - 2:15 pm Cornell University (144 East Ave Ithaca, NY 14853) Participant arrival/check in on Tuesday, June 25 is between 10 AM - 12:00 PM Participant departure on Thursday, June 27 is 2:15 PM  Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The purpose of this conference is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce you to Cornell University. The event is made up of two grade specific tracks: University U for youth entering grades 8-9 and Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10-12. Information about the event: $260 per person. If you received the 4-H Cornell Career Explorations Trip as an award at Achievement Night your will only need to pay $65, but you still must complete all registration materials by the deadline. Please read the Program Facts Determine which tracks are of interest to you and use the information to complete the Registration Form In order for your registration to be complete, payment, paper forms including Code of Conduct  and Permission Slip must be submitted to Rachel no later than Saturday, May 25th as online submissions must be completed by Saturday, June 1st. If you plan to attend, it is highly recommended that you do not wait to complete and submit your registration and payment as tracks fill up very quickly.Videos and stories:Why Career Explorations? - perspectives from a youth participant2018 Closing Video Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Ag Night at the Seneca County Fair Thursday, July 18, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Floral Hall (100 Swift Street Waterloo, New York 13165) Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension invites you to join us as we celebrate Seneca County Agriculture!Join us to sample the local, diverse and award winning restaurants, foods, beverages, fruits, and vegetables that Seneca County has to offer. Products will also be available to purchase. ========================================= Twilight Farm Tours Tuesday, July 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm You are invited to the farm this summer!Through a series of drive yourself twilight farm tours organized by Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension; Seneca County Farm Bureau and Seneca County Soil and Water Conservation District and co-sponsored by the Seneca County Agriculture Enhancement Board with local farms, participants will have a firsthand look at different agricultural enterprises. The monthly evening tours will provide an opportunity to view and discuss conservation practices adopted by the farms- dairy, vineyard and cash grains- to benefit water quality and soil conservation, ask questions about the practices and technology used by the farm, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities farmers face today.Agriculture has evolved over time and through the adoption of new technologies, equipment and management practices farms have become able to improve food quality, environmental conservation, animal welfare and worker safety.Just as their forefathers did, today’s farmers value the land, the water and animals they care for in addition to striving to be good stewards to all resources including the air we breathe.Cost: Farm Tours are FREE. Farm to Table Dinner is $15 per person.Registration is required. REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/twilighttours_245DATETIMELOCATIONWednesday June 266pmCanoga Springs Dairy Farms Located at 3404 Seybolt Rd, Seneca Falls, New York 13148 In an effort to foster greater understanding of what takes place on today’s modern dairy farms and provide a meaningful conversation related to management steps and practices implemented for water quality and environmental concerns the Thompson family, their nutrient management planner and other local agricultural partners will guide you on the tour.TuesdayJuly 306pmTBDThursdayAugust 293pmVisiting three farms - TBD7pmFarm to Table locally catered dinnerAll are welcome to attend the Farm to Table Dinner regardless of participation in the farm tours. There is a $15 fee for those wishing to attend the catered Farm to Table Dinner. Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Twilight Farm Tours Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm You are invited to the farm this summer!Through a series of drive yourself twilight farm tours organized by Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension; Seneca County Farm Bureau and Seneca County Soil and Water Conservation District and co-sponsored by the Seneca County Agriculture Enhancement Board with local farms, participants will have a firsthand look at different agricultural enterprises. The monthly evening tours will provide an opportunity to view and discuss conservation practices adopted by the farms- dairy, vineyard and cash grains- to benefit water quality and soil conservation, ask questions about the practices and technology used by the farm, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities farmers face today.Agriculture has evolved over time and through the adoption of new technologies, equipment and management practices farms have become able to improve food quality, environmental conservation, animal welfare and worker safety.Just as their forefathers did, today’s farmers value the land, the water and animals they care for in addition to striving to be good stewards to all resources including the air we breathe.Cost: Farm Tours are FREE. Farm to Table Dinner is $15 per person.Registration is required. REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/twilighttours_245DATETIMELOCATIONWednesday June 266pmCanoga Springs Dairy Farms Located at 3404 Seybolt Rd, Seneca Falls, New York 13148 In an effort to foster greater understanding of what takes place on today’s modern dairy farms and provide a meaningful conversation related to management steps and practices implemented for water quality and environmental concerns the Thompson family, their nutrient management planner and other local agricultural partners will guide you on the tour.TuesdayJuly 306pmTBDThursdayAugust 293pmVisiting three farms - TBD7pmFarm to Table locally catered dinnerAll are welcome to attend the Farm to Table Dinner regardless of participation in the farm tours. There is a $15 fee for those wishing to attend the catered Farm to Table Dinner. Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 ========================================= Twilight Farm Tours Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm You are invited to the farm this summer!Through a series of drive yourself twilight farm tours organized by Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension; Seneca County Farm Bureau and Seneca County Soil and Water Conservation District and co-sponsored by the Seneca County Agriculture Enhancement Board with local farms, participants will have a firsthand look at different agricultural enterprises. The monthly evening tours will provide an opportunity to view and discuss conservation practices adopted by the farms- dairy, vineyard and cash grains- to benefit water quality and soil conservation, ask questions about the practices and technology used by the farm, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities farmers face today.Agriculture has evolved over time and through the adoption of new technologies, equipment and management practices farms have become able to improve food quality, environmental conservation, animal welfare and worker safety.Just as their forefathers did, today’s farmers value the land, the water and animals they care for in addition to striving to be good stewards to all resources including the air we breathe.Cost: Farm Tours are FREE. Farm to Table Dinner is $15 per person.Registration is required. REGISTER: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/twilighttours_245DATETIMELOCATIONWednesday June 266pmCanoga Springs Dairy Farms Located at 3404 Seybolt Rd, Seneca Falls, New York 13148 In an effort to foster greater understanding of what takes place on today’s modern dairy farms and provide a meaningful conversation related to management steps and practices implemented for water quality and environmental concerns the Thompson family, their nutrient management planner and other local agricultural partners will guide you on the tour.TuesdayJuly 306pmTBDThursdayAugust 293pmVisiting three farms - TBD7pmFarm to Table locally catered dinnerAll are welcome to attend the Farm to Table Dinner regardless of participation in the farm tours. There is a $15 fee for those wishing to attend the catered Farm to Table Dinner. Judy Wright, jlw24@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ext. 109 =========================================