Youth and Family Advisory Committee Wednesday, October 17, 2018 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This group of community members advises our youth, family, and community development staff on the needs of youth and families in our communities and how to reach them with our programs. Stephanie Graf, Sag58@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 251 ========================================= Growing Vegetables for Market Series Wednesday, October 17, 2018 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This series will run every Wednesday in October from 2 PM - 5 PM. All classes will take place at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. Cost: $50 for entire series or $12 per class; Free for Veterans/Military FamiliesOctober 3rd - Session 1Topics: CCE Resources & Pests and DiseasesSpeakers: Amy Ivy, Eastern NY Vegetable Specialist and Sue Gwise, CCE Jefferson Horticulture EducatorRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PestsAndDiseases_222 October 10th - Session 2Topic: High TunnelsSpeaker: Jud Reid, Extension Vegetable Specialist Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/HighTunnels_222 October 17th - Session 3Topic: Growing Pumpkins and Sweet Corn for ProfitSpeaker: Mike Hunter, Regional Field Crops SpecialistRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PumpkinsAndCorn_222 October 24th - Session 4Topic: Harvesting and Post-Harvest HandlingSpeaker: Crystal Stewart, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Vegetable Specialist Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/HarvestingAndHandling... October 31st - Session 5Long-Range Planning, Crop Rotations, Field Layouts, etc. Speakers: Amy Ivy, Sue Gwise, Jud Reid, Mike Hunter, and Crystal StewartRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FieldPlanningRotation... To register for the entire series, go to https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GrowForMarket_222 $50 for the entire series, or $12 per class; Free for Veterans/Military Families Catherine Moore, Cmm17@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 236 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so much in the first four years! This free course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Program Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you know youth that are interested in becoming a veterinarian or a vet tech? This is the perfect program for them! Learn all about what it takes to enter the veterinarian field. Learn from the experts in the field. This program is free and open to all youth ages 12-18. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Karen Soule at 315-788-8450 ext. 269 or kes68@cornell.edu.  Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Writing Your Business and Marketing Plan Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This session is designed for those who are looking to take their business to the next level. It will include discussion and coverage of the components and considerations for a strong business plan in addition to an in depth look at the marketing plan.This course will also provide you with a template to complete the respective plans.Speakers: Kelsey O’Shea– Farm Business Mgmt SpecialistWith the CCE North Country Regional Ag Team, Kelsey has had four years experience in lending, taxes, and record keeping before her role at extension.Lindsey Pashow– Agriculture Business Development & Marketing SpecialistWith the Harvest NY Team, Lindsey specializes in post harvest marketing and diversification. Agenda: 6:00PM– registration and welcome6:15PM– Kelsey O’Shea will cover the primary sections of a business plan and special considerations.This will include coverage of annual financial budgeting and development of financial statements.7:15PM– Lindsey Pashow will cover the marketing portion of the business plan in depth. This will include in depth coverage on market development and retention.8:15PM– A question/answer time will allow farmers to ask their business specific questions.  $15 Catherine Moore, Cmm17@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 236 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Tuesday, October 23, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Furry Friends 4-H Dog Club Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us for another meeting of the Furry Friends 4-H Dog Club! If you're interested in dogs this may be the place for you! We will also be doing a fall-themed craft and exploring coding with Ozobots. For more information or to register, contact Karen Soule at 315-788-8450 ext. 269 or kes68@cornell.edu.  Free and open to all youth ages 6-18! Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Nutrition and Health Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This group of community members assists our nutrition staff with ideas and programs to assist our residents in making healthy choices the easier choices. Amanda Root, Arr27@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 273 ========================================= Growing Vegetables for Market Series Wednesday, October 24, 2018 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This series will run every Wednesday in October from 2 PM - 5 PM. All classes will take place at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. Cost: $50 for entire series or $12 per class; Free for Veterans/Military FamiliesOctober 3rd - Session 1Topics: CCE Resources & Pests and DiseasesSpeakers: Amy Ivy, Eastern NY Vegetable Specialist and Sue Gwise, CCE Jefferson Horticulture EducatorRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PestsAndDiseases_222 October 10th - Session 2Topic: High TunnelsSpeaker: Jud Reid, Extension Vegetable Specialist Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/HighTunnels_222 October 17th - Session 3Topic: Growing Pumpkins and Sweet Corn for ProfitSpeaker: Mike Hunter, Regional Field Crops SpecialistRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PumpkinsAndCorn_222 October 24th - Session 4Topic: Harvesting and Post-Harvest HandlingSpeaker: Crystal Stewart, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Vegetable Specialist Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/HarvestingAndHandling... October 31st - Session 5Long-Range Planning, Crop Rotations, Field Layouts, etc. Speakers: Amy Ivy, Sue Gwise, Jud Reid, Mike Hunter, and Crystal StewartRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FieldPlanningRotation... To register for the entire series, go to https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GrowForMarket_222 $50 for the entire series, or $12 per class; Free for Veterans/Military Families Catherine Moore, Cmm17@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 236 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Our Annual Meeting will be held on October 24th at the Elk's Lodge in Watertown. Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 2018 Annual Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Elks Club - Watertown (728 Bradley Street Watertown, New York 13601) Please join us at our 2018 Annual Meeting. The evening will begin with hors d'oeuvres and voting for new board members followed by a brief meeting and buffet dinner. Our Keynote Speaker will be Katherine McComas, Ph.D, Vice Provost for Engagement and Land Grant Affairs at Cornell University. The cost of each dinner is $25.00. Reservations may be made by calling Diana Young at 315-788-8450 or you may register online. Reservations are due by Monday, October 15th. $25 Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Thursday, October 25, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Program Thursday, October 25, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you know youth that are interested in becoming a veterinarian or a vet tech? This is the perfect program for them! Learn all about what it takes to enter the veterinarian field. Learn from the experts in the field. This program is free and open to all youth ages 12-18. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Karen Soule at 315-788-8450 ext. 269 or kes68@cornell.edu.  Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Mushroom Workshop Saturday, October 27, 2018 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us and learn about growing mushrooms. All materials will be supplied for log-grown mushrooms. Each participant will take home an inoculated log. Reserve your seat today!  $30/person, FREE for Veterans and Military Personnel Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Tuesday, October 30, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Growing Vegetables for Market Series Wednesday, October 31, 2018 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This series will run every Wednesday in October from 2 PM - 5 PM. All classes will take place at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. Cost: $50 for entire series or $12 per class; Free for Veterans/Military FamiliesOctober 3rd - Session 1Topics: CCE Resources & Pests and DiseasesSpeakers: Amy Ivy, Eastern NY Vegetable Specialist and Sue Gwise, CCE Jefferson Horticulture EducatorRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PestsAndDiseases_222 October 10th - Session 2Topic: High TunnelsSpeaker: Jud Reid, Extension Vegetable Specialist Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/HighTunnels_222 October 17th - Session 3Topic: Growing Pumpkins and Sweet Corn for ProfitSpeaker: Mike Hunter, Regional Field Crops SpecialistRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PumpkinsAndCorn_222 October 24th - Session 4Topic: Harvesting and Post-Harvest HandlingSpeaker: Crystal Stewart, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Vegetable Specialist Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/HarvestingAndHandling... October 31st - Session 5Long-Range Planning, Crop Rotations, Field Layouts, etc. Speakers: Amy Ivy, Sue Gwise, Jud Reid, Mike Hunter, and Crystal StewartRegister: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FieldPlanningRotation... To register for the entire series, go to https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GrowForMarket_222 $50 for the entire series, or $12 per class; Free for Veterans/Military Families Catherine Moore, Cmm17@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 236 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Thursday, November 1, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 1, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so much in the first four years! This free course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= PSA Grower Training Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:00 am - 5:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) PSA Grower Training courses are now available! The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) provides food safety training to fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.The PSA Grower Training Course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule training requirement which states "At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration. Further details on PSA Grower Training Courses are available at the PSA website: https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/trainin...For more information, visit the New York State Department and Agriculture and Markets website at: https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/FS/general/fsma.ht... or contact the Produce Safety Unit at 518-457-3846 Free for New York Farms Catherine Moore, Cmm17@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 236 ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Program Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you know youth that are interested in becoming a veterinarian or a vet tech? This is the perfect program for them! Learn all about what it takes to enter the veterinarian field. Learn from the experts in the field. This program is free and open to all youth ages 12-18. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Karen Soule at 315-788-8450 ext. 269 or kes68@cornell.edu.  Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= PSA Grower Training Friday, November 2, 2018 8:00 am - 5:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) PSA Grower Training courses are now available! The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) provides food safety training to fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.The PSA Grower Training Course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule training requirement which states "At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration. Further details on PSA Grower Training Courses are available at the PSA website: https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/trainin...For more information, visit the New York State Department and Agriculture and Markets website at: https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/FS/general/fsma.ht... or contact the Produce Safety Unit at 518-457-3846 Free for New York Farms Catherine Moore, Cmm17@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 236 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Tuesday, November 6, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Jefferson County Teen Council Tuesday, November 6, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join the Jefferson County 4-H Teen Council! Jefferson County 4-H is looking for teens, 13-18 years old, who want to develop 4-H programs, participate in community service, develop leadership skills, go on interesting trips, and HAVE FUN! For more information or to register, contact Sabrina at 315-788-8450 ext. 229 or sld95@cornell.edu.  Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Slow Cooker Meals Wednesday, November 7, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Learn how to prep meals ahead for those busy nights. Drop those meals into the crock-pot and you’ve got a delicious, home-cooked meal ready when you get home faster than you can say “Drive-Thru!” $35.00 April Bennett, Aln48@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 265 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 8, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so much in the first four years! This free course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 8, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Workshop Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A three-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce.Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce developing skills for helping children cope post-separation parentingco-parenting versus parallel parentingcommunicating effectively between householdsidentifying and managing stress for parents and children $75 Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 2018 Master Gardener Training Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you enjoy gardening and have a desire to share your knowledge and skills in the community? Join us for our Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training. Classes start September 13 and go through November 15. There are two classes per week. Tuesday classes are from 9 AM - 3 PM and Thursday classes are from 9 AM - 12 PM. $200 (materials provided) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 15, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so much in the first four years! This free course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 15, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 29, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so much in the first four years! This free course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 29, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 5, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Our Annual Meeting will be held on October 24th at the Elk's Lodge in Watertown. Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, December 6, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so much in the first four years! This free course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, December 6, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 11, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This group of community members advises our agricultural staff on specific needs of farmers in our area and how to engage them. Catherine Moore, Cmm17@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 236 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Workshop Tuesday, December 11, 2018 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A three-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce.Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce developing skills for helping children cope post-separation parentingco-parenting versus parallel parentingcommunicating effectively between householdsidentifying and managing stress for parents and children $75 Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Academy for Dairy Executives Wednesday, December 12, 2018 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm This educational program is designed to provide progressive young dairy executives and agri-service personnel the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the fast changing farming industry and provide the leadership and management skills necessary to run a successful farm. Attendance at all 3 sessions is highly recommended.Topics covered:Business Management and CommunicationBuilding Effective Management TeamsFinancial AssessmentBudgeting and Decision MakingStrategic Planning and Business Risk ManagementCommunity RelationsEmployee Engagement and ManagementAnd more! Session dates and locations are as follow: Session 1: December 12th-13th, Lake Placid, NYSession 2: January 30th-31st, Canton, NYSession 3: March 27th-28th, Clayton, NYTo register, please fill out this application (https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/conferences/academy/ ). Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2018. For assistance with applications, please contact Caroline Potter at cjh42@cornell.edu or 315-683-9268.For questions about the program, please contact Kelsey O'Shea at kio3@cornell.edu or 315-955-2785. Alyssa Couse, amc557@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, December 13, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so much in the first four years! This free course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, December 13, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free! Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Youth and Family Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 23, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This group of community members advises our youth, family, and community development staff on the needs of youth and families in our communities and how to reach them with our programs. Stephanie Graf, Sag58@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 251 ========================================= Academy for Dairy Executives Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm This educational program is designed to provide progressive young dairy executives and agri-service personnel the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the fast changing farming industry and provide the leadership and management skills necessary to run a successful farm. Attendance at all 3 sessions is highly recommended.Topics covered:Business Management and CommunicationBuilding Effective Management TeamsFinancial AssessmentBudgeting and Decision MakingStrategic Planning and Business Risk ManagementCommunity RelationsEmployee Engagement and ManagementAnd more! Session dates and locations are as follow: Session 1: December 12th-13th, Lake Placid, NYSession 2: January 30th-31st, Canton, NYSession 3: March 27th-28th, Clayton, NYTo register, please fill out this application (https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/conferences/academy/ ). Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2018. For assistance with applications, please contact Caroline Potter at cjh42@cornell.edu or 315-683-9268.For questions about the program, please contact Kelsey O'Shea at kio3@cornell.edu or 315-955-2785. Alyssa Couse, amc557@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Academy for Dairy Executives Wednesday, March 27, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm This educational program is designed to provide progressive young dairy executives and agri-service personnel the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the fast changing farming industry and provide the leadership and management skills necessary to run a successful farm. Attendance at all 3 sessions is highly recommended.Topics covered:Business Management and CommunicationBuilding Effective Management TeamsFinancial AssessmentBudgeting and Decision MakingStrategic Planning and Business Risk ManagementCommunity RelationsEmployee Engagement and ManagementAnd more! Session dates and locations are as follow: Session 1: December 12th-13th, Lake Placid, NYSession 2: January 30th-31st, Canton, NYSession 3: March 27th-28th, Clayton, NYTo register, please fill out this application (https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/conferences/academy/ ). Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2018. For assistance with applications, please contact Caroline Potter at cjh42@cornell.edu or 315-683-9268.For questions about the program, please contact Kelsey O'Shea at kio3@cornell.edu or 315-955-2785. Alyssa Couse, amc557@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Youth and Family Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This group of community members advises our youth, family, and community development staff on the needs of youth and families in our communities and how to reach them with our programs. Stephanie Graf, Sag58@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 251 ========================================= Youth and Family Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 10, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall ( 970 Coffeen Street Watertown, New York 13601) This group of community members advises our youth, family, and community development staff on the needs of youth and families in our communities and how to reach them with our programs.This meeting will be held at the County Fair!  Stephanie Graf, Sag58@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 251 ========================================= Youth and Family Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, October 17, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This group of community members advises our youth, family, and community development staff on the needs of youth and families in our communities and how to reach them with our programs. Stephanie Graf, Sag58@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 251 =========================================