​4-H Cornell Career Explorations Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Cornell University (144 East Ave Ithaca, NY 14853) Participant arrival/check in on Tuesday, June 27 is between 10 AM - 12:00 PM Participant departure on Thursday, June 29 is 2:30 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 May 25th as online submissions must be completed by 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. Please contact Rachel, rrw33@cornell.edu for more information and to register. Videos and stories: Why Career Explorations? - perspectives from a youth participant 2016 Closing Ceremony Video Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= ​4-H Cornell Career Explorations Wednesday, June 28, 2017 7:00 am - 11:00 pm Cornell University (144 East Ave Ithaca, NY 14853) Participant arrival/check in on Tuesday, June 27 is between 10 AM - 12:00 PM Participant departure on Thursday, June 29 is 2:30 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 May 25th as online submissions must be completed by 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. Please contact Rachel, rrw33@cornell.edu for more information and to register. Videos and stories: Why Career Explorations? - perspectives from a youth participant 2016 Closing Ceremony Video Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= ​4-H Cornell Career Explorations Thursday, June 29, 2017 7:00 am - 2:30 pm Cornell University (144 East Ave Ithaca, NY 14853) Participant arrival/check in on Tuesday, June 27 is between 10 AM - 12:00 PM Participant departure on Thursday, June 29 is 2:30 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 May 25th as online submissions must be completed by 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. Please contact Rachel, rrw33@cornell.edu for more information and to register. Videos and stories: Why Career Explorations? - perspectives from a youth participant 2016 Closing Ceremony Video Rachel Williams, rrw33@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Juneberry Festival Thursday, June 29, 2017 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 discover recipes and information about Juneberries, sample the fruit, tour the farm and pick their own berries, and try Juneberry pie.The Buffalonian Food Truck will also be offering authentic Western NY themed cuisine during the event, including Juneberry dessert pierogies.(www.buffalonianfoodtruck.com)Read/download a PDF of the Juneberry Festival PRESS RELEASE Derek Simmonds, dcs285@cornell.edu, 315-539-9251 ========================================= Offices Closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The offices will be closed.As always our goal is to provide services and education to our community. We apologize for any inconvenience. ========================================= Seneca County Fair Wednesday, July 19, 2017 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Floral Hall (100 Swift Street Waterloo, New York 13165) 4-H INFORMATION(CLICK HERE for PDF of 2017 Seneca County Fair book) Pullorum Testing If you plan to exhibit chickens, pheasants, pea fowl, guinea fowl, or turkeys at the Seneca County Fair, they need to be pullorum tested. Ducks and geese do not need to be pullorum tested. Seneca County's Pullorum Testing Clinic is Tuesday, June 6th from 5:30-6:30pm. Please let Susan know if you plan to attend. There is a Poultry Showmanship Clinic immediately following the pullorum testing at 6:30pm. Please register at online or with Susan. The deadline for registering is TODAY! 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 Susan. 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.  Prepare for Fair Meeting and Pre-Fair Entries Please consider attending the Prepare for Fair Meeting on June 13th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Seneca County CCE office. This is a perfect opportunity to get your last minute questions answered about the pre-fair entries and to sign up for the many volunteer opportunities. 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 Save the Date June 6 (Tuesday) Pullorum Testing June 13 (Tuesday) Prepare for Fair Meeting June 15 (Thursday) Pre-Fair Entry Forms Due July 17 (Monday) Floral Hall Entries Evaluated July 19-22 (Wednesday-Saturday) Seneca County Fair July 23 (Sunday) Fair Take Down Day Contact Information Rachel R. Williams, M.Ed. 4-H Youth Development Resource Educator (315) 539-9251 ext. 102 rrw33@cornell.edu Susan Coyle 4-H Community Educator (315) 539-9251 ext. 110 smc226@cornell.edu ========================================= Seneca County Fair Thursday, July 20, 2017 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Floral Hall (100 Swift Street Waterloo, New York 13165) 4-H INFORMATION(CLICK HERE for PDF of 2017 Seneca County Fair book) Pullorum Testing If you plan to exhibit chickens, pheasants, pea fowl, guinea fowl, or turkeys at the Seneca County Fair, they need to be pullorum tested. Ducks and geese do not need to be pullorum tested. Seneca County's Pullorum Testing Clinic is Tuesday, June 6th from 5:30-6:30pm. Please let Susan know if you plan to attend. There is a Poultry Showmanship Clinic immediately following the pullorum testing at 6:30pm. Please register at online or with Susan. The deadline for registering is TODAY! 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 Susan. 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.  Prepare for Fair Meeting and Pre-Fair Entries Please consider attending the Prepare for Fair Meeting on June 13th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Seneca County CCE office. This is a perfect opportunity to get your last minute questions answered about the pre-fair entries and to sign up for the many volunteer opportunities. 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 Save the Date June 6 (Tuesday) Pullorum Testing June 13 (Tuesday) Prepare for Fair Meeting June 15 (Thursday) Pre-Fair Entry Forms Due July 17 (Monday) Floral Hall Entries Evaluated July 19-22 (Wednesday-Saturday) Seneca County Fair July 23 (Sunday) Fair Take Down Day Contact Information Rachel R. Williams, M.Ed. 4-H Youth Development Resource Educator (315) 539-9251 ext. 102 rrw33@cornell.edu Susan Coyle 4-H Community Educator (315) 539-9251 ext. 110 smc226@cornell.edu ========================================= Seneca County Fair Friday, July 21, 2017 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Floral Hall (100 Swift Street Waterloo, New York 13165) 4-H INFORMATION(CLICK HERE for PDF of 2017 Seneca County Fair book) Pullorum Testing If you plan to exhibit chickens, pheasants, pea fowl, guinea fowl, or turkeys at the Seneca County Fair, they need to be pullorum tested. Ducks and geese do not need to be pullorum tested. Seneca County's Pullorum Testing Clinic is Tuesday, June 6th from 5:30-6:30pm. Please let Susan know if you plan to attend. There is a Poultry Showmanship Clinic immediately following the pullorum testing at 6:30pm. Please register at online or with Susan. The deadline for registering is TODAY! 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 Susan. 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.  Prepare for Fair Meeting and Pre-Fair Entries Please consider attending the Prepare for Fair Meeting on June 13th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Seneca County CCE office. This is a perfect opportunity to get your last minute questions answered about the pre-fair entries and to sign up for the many volunteer opportunities. 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 Save the Date June 6 (Tuesday) Pullorum Testing June 13 (Tuesday) Prepare for Fair Meeting June 15 (Thursday) Pre-Fair Entry Forms Due July 17 (Monday) Floral Hall Entries Evaluated July 19-22 (Wednesday-Saturday) Seneca County Fair July 23 (Sunday) Fair Take Down Day Contact Information Rachel R. Williams, M.Ed. 4-H Youth Development Resource Educator (315) 539-9251 ext. 102 rrw33@cornell.edu Susan Coyle 4-H Community Educator (315) 539-9251 ext. 110 smc226@cornell.edu ========================================= Seneca County Fair Saturday, July 22, 2017 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Floral Hall (100 Swift Street Waterloo, New York 13165) 4-H INFORMATION(CLICK HERE for PDF of 2017 Seneca County Fair book) Pullorum Testing If you plan to exhibit chickens, pheasants, pea fowl, guinea fowl, or turkeys at the Seneca County Fair, they need to be pullorum tested. Ducks and geese do not need to be pullorum tested. Seneca County's Pullorum Testing Clinic is Tuesday, June 6th from 5:30-6:30pm. Please let Susan know if you plan to attend. There is a Poultry Showmanship Clinic immediately following the pullorum testing at 6:30pm. Please register at online or with Susan. The deadline for registering is TODAY! 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 Susan. 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.  Prepare for Fair Meeting and Pre-Fair Entries Please consider attending the Prepare for Fair Meeting on June 13th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Seneca County CCE office. This is a perfect opportunity to get your last minute questions answered about the pre-fair entries and to sign up for the many volunteer opportunities. 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 Save the Date June 6 (Tuesday) Pullorum Testing June 13 (Tuesday) Prepare for Fair Meeting June 15 (Thursday) Pre-Fair Entry Forms Due July 17 (Monday) Floral Hall Entries Evaluated July 19-22 (Wednesday-Saturday) Seneca County Fair July 23 (Sunday) Fair Take Down Day Contact Information Rachel R. Williams, M.Ed. 4-H Youth Development Resource Educator (315) 539-9251 ext. 102 rrw33@cornell.edu Susan Coyle 4-H Community Educator (315) 539-9251 ext. 110 smc226@cornell.edu ========================================= Empire Farm Days Tuesday, August 8, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 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  ========================================= Empire Farm Days Wednesday, August 9, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 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  ========================================= Empire Farm Days Thursday, August 10, 2017 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  ========================================= Board Meeting Schedule Monday, September 11, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seneca County CCE Offices ((mailing address) 308 Main Street Shop Centre Waterloo, New York 13165) Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world. ========================================= Board Meeting Schedule Monday, November 6, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seneca County CCE Offices ((mailing address) 308 Main Street Shop Centre Waterloo, New York 13165) Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world. ========================================= Board Meeting Schedule Monday, December 4, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seneca County CCE Offices ((mailing address) 308 Main Street Shop Centre Waterloo, New York 13165) Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world. =========================================