Free Healthy Cooking Class Monday, January 12, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Eagle Ridge Community Center, Eagle Ridge Village Rte 342 , Evans Mills, NY 13637 Join Healthy Families and our Local Foods Educator for a free cooking class featuring personal pizzas and dessert pizzas! This is a hands-on parent cooking class that welcomes children to join in on learning and cooking. Open to the public and all ages, but parents must be present the entire time. Free Jackie Ferguson, jsf259@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext.280 Registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZkN-XZsbz0WOebFLJ99G4e3UFrSLO_BOsnJityjjY7NUMTU0Rkg0MUYwRkk5UFJGMEVWR0MyUllTSy4u&route=shorturl ========================================= Farm Insurance Webinar Series Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event This winter Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialists are offering 5 webinars on Tuesdays at lunch to help you understand different types of insurance policies and their typical provisions. Join us for one or for all five. Your registration on any date will give you a link to all five webinars.Schedule:January 13 (12:00-1:30) Insurance and Risk Management 101. This first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and FarmNetJanuary 20 (12:00-1:30) Liability Insurance. Liability Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You might need liability insurance. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramJanuary 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramFebruary 3 (12:00-1:30) Insuring People. Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30): Property Insurance. Insuring your infrastructure from loss. How much coverage do you need? Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Colin Hostetter, NNY Ag Team. Colin Hostetter, cjh354@cornell.edu Registration: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2137 ========================================= Food Production with a 20C License Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Food Production with a 20C License - Online, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/7- Considerations for Commercial Kitchens: Rent, Retrofit, BuildSession 2: 1/14-Understanding Food Product Classifications, Process Authorities and Recipe ApprovalSession 3: 1/21- Determining Cost of Production and ScalingSession 4: 1/28- Inspections, Recordkeeping and Food SafetyIn-person Field Trip: Tours to Value-Added Kitchens in St. Lawrence & Jefferson County, includes lunch - 10:00am-3pm, January 31, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50.00 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, January 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Developing Your Brand Thursday, January 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.Uncover the power of branding. Learn how to transform your business efforts into a brand by growing trust, building connections, and resonating with consumers. This course teaches entrepreneurs how to perform market research, set themselves apart from competition, develop crucial brand elements, and how to market the brand they've created through proven marketing strategies. All the examples given in the presentations will be oriented to small food entrepreneurs and farmers.’This course is taught by Noelle Porras, Food System Marketing Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Developing Your Farm or Food Business Brand - Online, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/8- Market Research and DifferentiationSession 2: 1/15- Effective BrandingSession 3: 1/22- Marketing StrategyAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, January 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Advanced Hoof Health Program Friday, January 16, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us for a CDCB sponsored program focusing on hoof health. This program is ideal for professional hoof trimmers, dairy farm owners or managers in charge of farm foot health.  Topics will include:How to Create a Strategic Trimming Program for your Dairy with Dr. Gerard Cramer, University of MinnesotaThe Latest in Lameness Technology for the Dairy Industry with Dr. Gerard Cramer, University of MinnesotaHousing & Flooring Design: It’s Role in Hoof Care with Tim Terry, Cornell PRO-DAIRYThe cost is $25.00 and includes lunch 25.00 Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop? ========================================= 4-H Cross Country Skiing Club Saturday, January 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Club will meet every other Saturday January 25 - March 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM and is free and open to youth ages 10+.Youth will need to come prepared in warm winter clothes and a sturdy pair of winter boots. All other equipment is provided!Youth will need to be dropped off and picked up at the trailhead locations:Jan. 17:Thompson Park (meet at the monument) - 34 Thompson Park WatertownJan. 31:Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary - 31827 Middle Rd. WatertownFeb. 14:Redwood Hill Preserve - 3682 Stine Rd. RedwoodFeb. 28:Robert G. Wehle State Park - 5182 State Park Rd, HendersonMar. 14:Tug Hill State Forest Parking - 25841 NY-177, RodmanSpace is limited! Register by January 14 at https://bit.ly/4HSKI2026 FREE Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 229 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_22a2bf1fa46b ========================================= Farm Insurance Webinar Series Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event This winter Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialists are offering 5 webinars on Tuesdays at lunch to help you understand different types of insurance policies and their typical provisions. Join us for one or for all five. Your registration on any date will give you a link to all five webinars.Schedule:January 13 (12:00-1:30) Insurance and Risk Management 101. This first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and FarmNetJanuary 20 (12:00-1:30) Liability Insurance. Liability Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You might need liability insurance. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramJanuary 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramFebruary 3 (12:00-1:30) Insuring People. Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30): Property Insurance. Insuring your infrastructure from loss. How much coverage do you need? Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Colin Hostetter, NNY Ag Team. Colin Hostetter, cjh354@cornell.edu Registration: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2137 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, January 20, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Food Production with a 20C License Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Food Production with a 20C License - Online, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/7- Considerations for Commercial Kitchens: Rent, Retrofit, BuildSession 2: 1/14-Understanding Food Product Classifications, Process Authorities and Recipe ApprovalSession 3: 1/21- Determining Cost of Production and ScalingSession 4: 1/28- Inspections, Recordkeeping and Food SafetyIn-person Field Trip: Tours to Value-Added Kitchens in St. Lawrence & Jefferson County, includes lunch - 10:00am-3pm, January 31, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50.00 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, January 22, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Developing Your Brand Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.Uncover the power of branding. Learn how to transform your business efforts into a brand by growing trust, building connections, and resonating with consumers. This course teaches entrepreneurs how to perform market research, set themselves apart from competition, develop crucial brand elements, and how to market the brand they've created through proven marketing strategies. All the examples given in the presentations will be oriented to small food entrepreneurs and farmers.’This course is taught by Noelle Porras, Food System Marketing Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Developing Your Farm or Food Business Brand - Online, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/8- Market Research and DifferentiationSession 2: 1/15- Effective BrandingSession 3: 1/22- Marketing StrategyAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Farm Insurance Webinar Series Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event This winter Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialists are offering 5 webinars on Tuesdays at lunch to help you understand different types of insurance policies and their typical provisions. Join us for one or for all five. Your registration on any date will give you a link to all five webinars.Schedule:January 13 (12:00-1:30) Insurance and Risk Management 101. This first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and FarmNetJanuary 20 (12:00-1:30) Liability Insurance. Liability Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You might need liability insurance. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramJanuary 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramFebruary 3 (12:00-1:30) Insuring People. Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30): Property Insurance. Insuring your infrastructure from loss. How much coverage do you need? Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Colin Hostetter, NNY Ag Team. Colin Hostetter, cjh354@cornell.edu Registration: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2137 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, January 27, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Tri County Crop Congress Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Canton Fire Department, 77 Riverside Drive , Canton, New York 13617 Join us for a presentation on crop, nutrient, and pest management.This event will offer 2.0 NYS DEC credits and 3.5 CCA credits pending approval.Speakers and topics include: Joe Lawrence; Dairy Forage Systems Management w/ Pro Dairy: Silage Management & Managing forages after a drought seasonDr. Quirine M. Ketterings; Professor of Nutrient Management, Cornell University/ Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez w/ Nutrient Management Spear Program: Value/Power of ManureDr. Vipan Kumar; Associate Professor/Extension Weed Specialist w/ School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University: Update on Integrated Weed Management in Field CropsMike Hunter; Field Crops IPM Coordinator w/ Cornell Integrated Pest Management: Update on Insect Pests in Field CropsLocation: Canton Fire Department, 77 Riverside Dr, Canton, NY 13617 $25.00 Includes Lunch Eric Antrim, esa63@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 242 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=CropCongress_2026-2_222_222 ========================================= Food Production with a 20C License Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Food Production with a 20C License - Online, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/7- Considerations for Commercial Kitchens: Rent, Retrofit, BuildSession 2: 1/14-Understanding Food Product Classifications, Process Authorities and Recipe ApprovalSession 3: 1/21- Determining Cost of Production and ScalingSession 4: 1/28- Inspections, Recordkeeping and Food SafetyIn-person Field Trip: Tours to Value-Added Kitchens in St. Lawrence & Jefferson County, includes lunch - 10:00am-3pm, January 31, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50.00 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Tri County Crop Congress Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Elks Club - Carthage, 511 Fulton Street , Carthage, New York 13619 Join us for a presentation on crop, nutrient, and pest management. This event will offer 2.0 NYS DEC credits and 3.5 CCA credits pending approval.Speakers and topics include: Joe Lawrence; Dairy Forage Systems Management w/ Pro Dairy: Silage Management & Managing forages after a drought seasonDr. Quirine M. Ketterings; Professor of Nutrient Management, Cornell University/ Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez w/ Nutrient Management Spear Program: Value/Power of ManureDr. Vipan Kumar; Associate Professor/Extension Weed Specialist w/ School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University: Update on Integrated Weed Management in Field CropsMike Hunter; Field Crops IPM Coordinator w/ Cornell Integrated Pest Management: Update on Insect Pests in Field Crops $25.00 Includes Lunch Eric Antrim, esa63@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 242 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=CropCongress_2026-2_222 ========================================= Building a Business Basics Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This course introduces the foundational business considerations involved in starting a food business. Taking time to properly plan and establish the business upfront helps keep operations on track, clarify the target market, and identify the resources needed to succeed. Participants will also learn how to develop strong financial habits and recordkeeping practices.This course is taught by Colin Hostetter, Farm Business Management Specialist of the Tri-County Ag Team.Building a Business Basics - Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/29- Business Considerations (Entity Structures, DBAs, Risk Management)Session 2: 2/5- Finances, Accounting, and RecordkeepingSession 3: 2/12- Developing a Business PlanAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Meet new friends and test your knowledge of all things dairy! Learn more about the dairy industry by visiting local farms, learning about topics like nutrition and calf care, and answering dairy quiz bowl questions. Questions or looking to register? Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Food Production with a 20C License Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Food Production with a 20C License - Online, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/7- Considerations for Commercial Kitchens: Rent, Retrofit, BuildSession 2: 1/14-Understanding Food Product Classifications, Process Authorities and Recipe ApprovalSession 3: 1/21- Determining Cost of Production and ScalingSession 4: 1/28- Inspections, Recordkeeping and Food SafetyIn-person Field Trip: Tours to Value-Added Kitchens in St. Lawrence & Jefferson County, includes lunch - 10:00am-3pm, January 31, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50.00 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= 4-H Cross Country Skiing Club Saturday, January 31, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Club will meet every other Saturday January 25 - March 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM and is free and open to youth ages 10+.Youth will need to come prepared in warm winter clothes and a sturdy pair of winter boots. All other equipment is provided!Youth will need to be dropped off and picked up at the trailhead locations:Jan. 17:Thompson Park (meet at the monument) - 34 Thompson Park WatertownJan. 31:Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary - 31827 Middle Rd. WatertownFeb. 14:Redwood Hill Preserve - 3682 Stine Rd. RedwoodFeb. 28:Robert G. Wehle State Park - 5182 State Park Rd, HendersonMar. 14:Tug Hill State Forest Parking - 25841 NY-177, RodmanSpace is limited! Register by January 14 at https://bit.ly/4HSKI2026 FREE Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 229 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_22a2bf1fa46b ========================================= Farm Insurance Webinar Series Tuesday, February 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Online Event This winter Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialists are offering 5 webinars on Tuesdays at lunch to help you understand different types of insurance policies and their typical provisions. Join us for one or for all five. Your registration on any date will give you a link to all five webinars.Schedule:January 13 (12:00-1:30) Insurance and Risk Management 101. This first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and FarmNetJanuary 20 (12:00-1:30) Liability Insurance. Liability Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You might need liability insurance. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramJanuary 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramFebruary 3 (12:00-1:30) Insuring People. Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30): Property Insurance. Insuring your infrastructure from loss. How much coverage do you need? Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Colin Hostetter, NNY Ag Team. Colin Hostetter, cjh354@cornell.edu Registration: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2137 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, February 3, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses Wednesday, February 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This track is geared toward entrepreneurs looking to start a ready-to-eat food business, exploring both mobile (food truck/cart) and brick-and-mortar models. Participants will learn product/menu development skills and gain an understanding of food business operations from start to launch.This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses - Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 2/4- Types of Businesses & Startup RequirementsSession 2: 2/11- Food Processing vs. Food Service EstablishmentSession 3: 2/18- DOH Licensing and Inspections, Food Safety, and Facility RequirementsSession 4: 2/25- Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Pricing MenusIn-person Field Trip: Tours to restaurant and mobile businesses, 10:00am-3pm, February 28, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl Thursday, February 5, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Meet new friends and test your knowledge of all things dairy! Learn more about the dairy industry by visiting local farms, learning about topics like nutrition and calf care, and answering dairy quiz bowl questions. Questions or looking to register? Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Building a Business Basics Thursday, February 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This course introduces the foundational business considerations involved in starting a food business. Taking time to properly plan and establish the business upfront helps keep operations on track, clarify the target market, and identify the resources needed to succeed. Participants will also learn how to develop strong financial habits and recordkeeping practices.This course is taught by Colin Hostetter, Farm Business Management Specialist of the Tri-County Ag Team.Building a Business Basics - Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/29- Business Considerations (Entity Structures, DBAs, Risk Management)Session 2: 2/5- Finances, Accounting, and RecordkeepingSession 3: 2/12- Developing a Business PlanAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Saturday, February 7, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! 2026 Program: Saturday, February 7thTopic 1: Your 4-H Animal Project Start to FinishTopic 2: YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals)Topic 3: Animal Health 101Topic 4: Nutrition- Feeds & GainTopic 5: Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your AnimalsTopic 6: Showmanship & Show PrepPlease note: Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Leaving your Legacy: Planning for Your Farm's Future Monday, February 9, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event Join CCE educators for a 2-part webinar series!Monday, February 9: Explore the resources needed for planning for the future and discover your end goal.Speaker: Emili Ponte, Consulting Associate for Farm Credit EastFriday, February 13: Producer panel featuring 4 farms with first-hand farm transition planning experience. Gain insight into these producers’ experiences. free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_b276c5068fec ========================================= Farm Insurance Webinar Series Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event This winter Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialists are offering 5 webinars on Tuesdays at lunch to help you understand different types of insurance policies and their typical provisions. Join us for one or for all five. Your registration on any date will give you a link to all five webinars.Schedule:January 13 (12:00-1:30) Insurance and Risk Management 101. This first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and FarmNetJanuary 20 (12:00-1:30) Liability Insurance. Liability Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You might need liability insurance. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramJanuary 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort ProgramFebruary 3 (12:00-1:30) Insuring People. Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30): Property Insurance. Insuring your infrastructure from loss. How much coverage do you need? Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Colin Hostetter, NNY Ag Team. Colin Hostetter, cjh354@cornell.edu Registration: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2137 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, February 10, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses Wednesday, February 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This track is geared toward entrepreneurs looking to start a ready-to-eat food business, exploring both mobile (food truck/cart) and brick-and-mortar models. Participants will learn product/menu development skills and gain an understanding of food business operations from start to launch.This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses - Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 2/4- Types of Businesses & Startup RequirementsSession 2: 2/11- Food Processing vs. Food Service EstablishmentSession 3: 2/18- DOH Licensing and Inspections, Food Safety, and Facility RequirementsSession 4: 2/25- Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Pricing MenusIn-person Field Trip: Tours to restaurant and mobile businesses, 10:00am-3pm, February 28, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, February 12, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Building a Business Basics Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This course introduces the foundational business considerations involved in starting a food business. Taking time to properly plan and establish the business upfront helps keep operations on track, clarify the target market, and identify the resources needed to succeed. Participants will also learn how to develop strong financial habits and recordkeeping practices.This course is taught by Colin Hostetter, Farm Business Management Specialist of the Tri-County Ag Team.Building a Business Basics - Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 1/29- Business Considerations (Entity Structures, DBAs, Risk Management)Session 2: 2/5- Finances, Accounting, and RecordkeepingSession 3: 2/12- Developing a Business PlanAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Meet new friends and test your knowledge of all things dairy! Learn more about the dairy industry by visiting local farms, learning about topics like nutrition and calf care, and answering dairy quiz bowl questions. Questions or looking to register? Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Hands-on Beef Calving Training Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join CCE and Cornell PRO-DAIRY’s Rob Lynch for a hands-on calving training with a calving simulation model. There will be a short NYBPA Region 7 meeting in conjunction with this training. free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_6072e4e5cc46 ========================================= Leaving your Legacy: Planning for Your Farm's Future Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event Join CCE educators for a 2-part webinar series!Monday, February 9: Explore the resources needed for planning for the future and discover your end goal.Speaker: Emili Ponte, Consulting Associate for Farm Credit EastFriday, February 13: Producer panel featuring 4 farms with first-hand farm transition planning experience. Gain insight into these producers’ experiences. free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_b276c5068fec ========================================= 4-H Cross Country Skiing Club Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Club will meet every other Saturday January 25 - March 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM and is free and open to youth ages 10+.Youth will need to come prepared in warm winter clothes and a sturdy pair of winter boots. All other equipment is provided!Youth will need to be dropped off and picked up at the trailhead locations:Jan. 17:Thompson Park (meet at the monument) - 34 Thompson Park WatertownJan. 31:Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary - 31827 Middle Rd. WatertownFeb. 14:Redwood Hill Preserve - 3682 Stine Rd. RedwoodFeb. 28:Robert G. Wehle State Park - 5182 State Park Rd, HendersonMar. 14:Tug Hill State Forest Parking - 25841 NY-177, RodmanSpace is limited! Register by January 14 at https://bit.ly/4HSKI2026 FREE Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 229 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_22a2bf1fa46b ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, February 17, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses Wednesday, February 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This track is geared toward entrepreneurs looking to start a ready-to-eat food business, exploring both mobile (food truck/cart) and brick-and-mortar models. Participants will learn product/menu development skills and gain an understanding of food business operations from start to launch.This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses - Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 2/4- Types of Businesses & Startup RequirementsSession 2: 2/11- Food Processing vs. Food Service EstablishmentSession 3: 2/18- DOH Licensing and Inspections, Food Safety, and Facility RequirementsSession 4: 2/25- Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Pricing MenusIn-person Field Trip: Tours to restaurant and mobile businesses, 10:00am-3pm, February 28, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Activating Your Online Presence Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.Learn how to leverage your online presence to grow your business, strengthen your brand, and expand your reach. This course covers the fundamentals of being seen online, using the appropriate platforms, conveying the right messages, growing your business through content, and turning an active online presence from a chore to an advantage. All the examples given in the presentations will be oriented to small food entrepreneurs and farmers.This course is taught by Noelle Porras, Food System Marketing Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Activating Your Online Presence- Webinars, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 2/19- SEO, Websites, & Social MediaSession 2: 2/26- Creating Content that ConvertsAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Meet new friends and test your knowledge of all things dairy! Learn more about the dairy industry by visiting local farms, learning about topics like nutrition and calf care, and answering dairy quiz bowl questions. Questions or looking to register? Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This track is geared toward entrepreneurs looking to start a ready-to-eat food business, exploring both mobile (food truck/cart) and brick-and-mortar models. Participants will learn product/menu development skills and gain an understanding of food business operations from start to launch.This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses - Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 2/4- Types of Businesses & Startup RequirementsSession 2: 2/11- Food Processing vs. Food Service EstablishmentSession 3: 2/18- DOH Licensing and Inspections, Food Safety, and Facility RequirementsSession 4: 2/25- Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Pricing MenusIn-person Field Trip: Tours to restaurant and mobile businesses, 10:00am-3pm, February 28, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Meet new friends and test your knowledge of all things dairy! Learn more about the dairy industry by visiting local farms, learning about topics like nutrition and calf care, and answering dairy quiz bowl questions. Questions or looking to register? Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This track is geared toward entrepreneurs looking to start a ready-to-eat food business, exploring both mobile (food truck/cart) and brick-and-mortar models. Participants will learn product/menu development skills and gain an understanding of food business operations from start to launch.This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses - Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 2/4- Types of Businesses & Startup RequirementsSession 2: 2/11- Food Processing vs. Food Service EstablishmentSession 3: 2/18- DOH Licensing and Inspections, Food Safety, and Facility RequirementsSession 4: 2/25- Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Pricing MenusIn-person Field Trip: Tours to restaurant and mobile businesses, 10:00am-3pm, February 28, 2026Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= 4-H Cross Country Skiing Club Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Club will meet every other Saturday January 25 - March 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM and is free and open to youth ages 10+.Youth will need to come prepared in warm winter clothes and a sturdy pair of winter boots. All other equipment is provided!Youth will need to be dropped off and picked up at the trailhead locations:Jan. 17:Thompson Park (meet at the monument) - 34 Thompson Park WatertownJan. 31:Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary - 31827 Middle Rd. WatertownFeb. 14:Redwood Hill Preserve - 3682 Stine Rd. RedwoodFeb. 28:Robert G. Wehle State Park - 5182 State Park Rd, HendersonMar. 14:Tug Hill State Forest Parking - 25841 NY-177, RodmanSpace is limited! Register by January 14 at https://bit.ly/4HSKI2026 FREE Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 229 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_22a2bf1fa46b ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Growing a Home-Based Food Business Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.Growing a Home-Based Food Business - Online, Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 3/4- Home based Success StoriesSession 2: 3/11- Permits and RegulationsSession 3: 3/18- Labels and RecordkeepingSession 4: 3/25- Markets and DistributionSession 5: 4/4- Tours to Home-based business kitchensThis course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl Thursday, March 5, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Meet new friends and test your knowledge of all things dairy! Learn more about the dairy industry by visiting local farms, learning about topics like nutrition and calf care, and answering dairy quiz bowl questions. Questions or looking to register? Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Growing a Home-Based Food Business Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.Growing a Home-Based Food Business - Online, Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 3/4- Home based Success StoriesSession 2: 3/11- Permits and RegulationsSession 3: 3/18- Labels and RecordkeepingSession 4: 3/25- Markets and DistributionSession 5: 4/4- Tours to Home-based business kitchensThis course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, March 12, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Optimizing Your Operation Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This class is designed to help food businesses streamline processes and reduce waste. Participants will explore practical tools to improve efficiency and operational performance.This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Optimizing Your Operation- Online, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 3/12- Upcycle foodsSession 2: 3/19- Inventory Management/Forecasting SalesSession 3: 3/26- Composting WasteAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= 4-H Cross Country Skiing Club Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Club will meet every other Saturday January 25 - March 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM and is free and open to youth ages 10+.Youth will need to come prepared in warm winter clothes and a sturdy pair of winter boots. All other equipment is provided!Youth will need to be dropped off and picked up at the trailhead locations:Jan. 17:Thompson Park (meet at the monument) - 34 Thompson Park WatertownJan. 31:Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary - 31827 Middle Rd. WatertownFeb. 14:Redwood Hill Preserve - 3682 Stine Rd. RedwoodFeb. 28:Robert G. Wehle State Park - 5182 State Park Rd, HendersonMar. 14:Tug Hill State Forest Parking - 25841 NY-177, RodmanSpace is limited! Register by January 14 at https://bit.ly/4HSKI2026 FREE Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 229 Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_22a2bf1fa46b ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Growing a Home-Based Food Business Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.Growing a Home-Based Food Business - Online, Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 3/4- Home based Success StoriesSession 2: 3/11- Permits and RegulationsSession 3: 3/18- Labels and RecordkeepingSession 4: 3/25- Markets and DistributionSession 5: 4/4- Tours to Home-based business kitchensThis course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Optimizing Your Operation Thursday, March 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This class is designed to help food businesses streamline processes and reduce waste. Participants will explore practical tools to improve efficiency and operational performance.This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Optimizing Your Operation- Online, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 3/12- Upcycle foodsSession 2: 3/19- Inventory Management/Forecasting SalesSession 3: 3/26- Composting WasteAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, March 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Growing a Home-Based Food Business Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.Growing a Home-Based Food Business - Online, Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 3/4- Home based Success StoriesSession 2: 3/11- Permits and RegulationsSession 3: 3/18- Labels and RecordkeepingSession 4: 3/25- Markets and DistributionSession 5: 4/4- Tours to Home-based business kitchensThis course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Optimizing Your Operation Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.This class is designed to help food businesses streamline processes and reduce waste. Participants will explore practical tools to improve efficiency and operational performance.This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.Optimizing Your Operation- Online, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 3/12- Upcycle foodsSession 2: 3/19- Inventory Management/Forecasting SalesSession 3: 3/26- Composting WasteAdditional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Growing a Home-Based Food Business Saturday, April 4, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Online Event This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.Growing a Home-Based Food Business - Online, Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm Session 1: 3/4- Home based Success StoriesSession 2: 3/11- Permits and RegulationsSession 3: 3/18- Labels and RecordkeepingSession 4: 3/25- Markets and DistributionSession 5: 4/4- Tours to Home-based business kitchensThis course is taught by M. Flip Filippi, Local Food Program Leader and Harvest Kitchen Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.Additional Resources Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming. $50 Noelle Porras, nnp33@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 Ext. 243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, October 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Beekeeper Forum Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required, but we recommend you signing up for our email list to stay in the know about any announcements or meeting cancelations! To join the email list please call 315-788-8450 ext. 266.Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 =========================================