Zoo Teen Program Tuesday, August 27, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm New York State Zoo at Thompson Park (1 Thompson Park Watertown , New York 13601) This is a new program, open to all Jefferson County youth between the ages of 13-18. Teens will gain leadership skills, learn about zoological careers and further develop their resumes.June 22nd - Orientation 9 AM - 12 PMThe program will take place from July 9th - August 29th. Teens must commit to two days each week for the program. They must attend either Tuesday or Thursday each week from 9 AM - 4 PM.  Please contact Sabrina DeRue for additional information, (315) 788-8450 or sld95@cornell.edu. Space is limited to 20. $30 Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Rally Obedience Classes Tuesday, August 27, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Dogs must be at least 6 months old to participate and a valid rabies certificate must be provided to CCE prior to the classes starting. Registration is required. Free and open to all youth ages 8-18. Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Family Cooking Classes on Fort Drum Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fort Drum Youth Center (10788 Chapel Drive, Building P Fort Drum, NY 13601) Learn how to prepare simple, healthy meals for your entire family! Classes will be taught by one of our Nutrition Educators. Kids are welcome to attend with their parents. ACS will give out different cooking-related items at each class. Attend all 7 classes to receive 7 different freebies! Sign up with your SFRG Leader!  April Bennett, Aln48@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 265 ========================================= Citizen Science Project Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) If you are interested in helping scientists, this may be just what you're looking for! We will be learning about the Asian Tiger Mosquito and making traps to monitor if they are in our area. We will meet again to report our findings (bring your trap) on Wednesday, August 28th, at 5:30 PM.  Free and open to all youth ages 6-18! Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Zoo Teen Program Thursday, August 29, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm New York State Zoo at Thompson Park (1 Thompson Park Watertown , New York 13601) This is a new program, open to all Jefferson County youth between the ages of 13-18. Teens will gain leadership skills, learn about zoological careers and further develop their resumes.June 22nd - Orientation 9 AM - 12 PMThe program will take place from July 9th - August 29th. Teens must commit to two days each week for the program. They must attend either Tuesday or Thursday each week from 9 AM - 4 PM.  Please contact Sabrina DeRue for additional information, (315) 788-8450 or sld95@cornell.edu. Space is limited to 20. $30 Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Yoga For Kids Training Friday, August 30, 2019 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This program is designed to train adults working with youth. Registration is free, only 15 spots are available (AHH Organizations that have not already had someone trained). Sign-up by August 23, 2019 at 315-788-8450 with Lisa, or email lgv6@cornell.edu.Lunch will be provided.  Lisa Vaughn, lgv6@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 261 ========================================= 4-H Rally Obedience Classes Tuesday, September 3, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Dogs must be at least 6 months old to participate and a valid rabies certificate must be provided to CCE prior to the classes starting. Registration is required. Free and open to all youth ages 8-18. Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Corn Harvest Silage Strategy Tuesday, September 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Robbins Family Grain (14471 County Route 145 Sackets Harbor, NY 13685) There is one chance to harvest the forage that will be a major component of a herd's feed needs. Finding success during this dynamic process involves mapping out a flexible strategy that considers changing crop and weather conditions. The 2019 season adds additional challenges to this process as we will be dealing with a very wide planting window and the prospect for immature corn at harvest. Topics for discussion: Whole Plant Dry Matter and Mapping out Harvest Sequence Dealing with immature foragesStrategies for successful ensilingConsiderations for where to store crops of different qualitiesDealing with the aftermath of 2019This workshop is free to attend. Register by contacting Jake Ledoux. Free Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 ========================================= Family Cooking Classes on Fort Drum Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fort Drum Youth Center (10788 Chapel Drive, Building P Fort Drum, NY 13601) Learn how to prepare simple, healthy meals for your entire family! Classes will be taught by one of our Nutrition Educators. Kids are welcome to attend with their parents. ACS will give out different cooking-related items at each class. Attend all 7 classes to receive 7 different freebies! Sign up with your SFRG Leader!  April Bennett, Aln48@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 265 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, September 5, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, September 5, 2019 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 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, September 10, 2019 3:00 pm - 6:00 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 divorcedeveloping skills for helping children copepost-separation parentingco-parenting versus parallel parentingcommunicating effectively between householdsidentifying and managing stress for parents and children $75 Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Rally Obedience Classes Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Dogs must be at least 6 months old to participate and a valid rabies certificate must be provided to CCE prior to the classes starting. Registration is required. Free and open to all youth ages 8-18. Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Family Cooking Classes on Fort Drum Wednesday, September 11, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fort Drum Youth Center (10788 Chapel Drive, Building P Fort Drum, NY 13601) Learn how to prepare simple, healthy meals for your entire family! Classes will be taught by one of our Nutrition Educators. Kids are welcome to attend with their parents. ACS will give out different cooking-related items at each class. Attend all 7 classes to receive 7 different freebies! Sign up with your SFRG Leader!  April Bennett, Aln48@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 265 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, September 12, 2019 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 ========================================= "Ticked" Off Thursday, September 12, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us for this free educational program to help protect you and your pets. Guest speakers include:Lisa Lagos, Public Health Educator, Jefferson County Public HealthDeanna Fuller, DVMAttendees will receive a free tick removal kit. Please register.  Free Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Jefferson County 4-H Livestock Auction Informational Meeting Thursday, September 12, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) We are looking for youth, parents, and volunteers that are interested in bringing a livestock auction to the 2020 Jefferson County Fair. Join us for this informational meeting! Refreshments will be available. Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= 4-H Rally Obedience Classes Tuesday, September 17, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Dogs must be at least 6 months old to participate and a valid rabies certificate must be provided to CCE prior to the classes starting. Registration is required. Free and open to all youth ages 8-18. Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Introduction to Poultry Wednesday, September 18, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lewis-Jefferson Community Education Center (7395 East Rd Lowville, NY 13367) Backyard poultry operations are hatching all over the countryside. Join us and learn about getting started with ducks, chickens, and turkeys in this introductory workshop. Housing, nutrition, and marketing will be discussed. Please register. Free Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, September 19, 2019 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 ========================================= Baby Basics Friday, September 20, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACS Family Advocacy Program (1780 Restore Hope Ave Fort Drum, NY 13602) A look into your child's first year! This program is for families who are pregnant or parents with children, birth to 1 year old. Topics covered: bathingumbilical cord carediaperingdressingfeeding & burpingcrying & soothingsafe sleepsick baby carewhat is a fever?1st year development Register online or call 315-772-5914. *Children are welcome to accompany with caregiver supervision *for DoD Cardholders Leslie Cherry, lc579@cornell.edu ========================================= Evaluating Markets for Your Ag Business Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This free program will explore strategies and techniques for evaluating both new and existing markets for your agriculture products. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Clayton venue. To register for the 12 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EvalAgMar12PM_222. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EvalAgMar6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Evaluating Markets for Your Ag Business Wednesday, September 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This free program will explore strategies and techniques for evaluating both new and existing markets for your agriculture products. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Clayton venue. To register for the 12 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EvalAgMar12PM_222. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EvalAgMar6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, September 26, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, September 26, 2019 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 ========================================= The New Normal: Environmentally Friendly Gardening in a Warming World Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This program will explore best practices for conscious gardening with a focus on climate change.Please register.  $5.00 per person; Free for Veterans & Military Families Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Agritourism: What You Should Know Wednesday, October 2, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us at this free program where we will discuss the ins and outs of agritourism, including new rules and regulations. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Clayton venue. To register for the 12 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Agritourism12PM_222. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Agritourism6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Agritourism: What You Should Know Wednesday, October 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us at this free program where we will discuss the ins and outs of agritourism, including new rules and regulations. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Clayton venue. To register for the 12 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Agritourism12PM_222. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Agritourism6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 3, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 3, 2019 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 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 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 divorcedeveloping skills for helping children copepost-separation parentingco-parenting versus parallel parentingcommunicating effectively between householdsidentifying and managing stress for parents and children $75 Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 10, 2019 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 ========================================= Gardening to Support Pollinators Thursday, October 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us as we discuss pollinators and their benefits, plant species selection, and attracting pollinators.  $5.00 per person; Free for Veterans & Military Families Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Nutrition and Health Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2019 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 ========================================= Youth and Family Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 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 ========================================= Introduction to Sheep and Goats Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Betsy Hodge from Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County will talk about getting started with small ruminants. This free workshop is for those looking for an introduction to both species and the basics of raising them.  Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 ========================================= Baby Basics Friday, October 18, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACS Family Advocacy Program (1780 Restore Hope Ave Fort Drum, NY 13602) A look into your child's first year! This program is for families who are pregnant or parents with children, birth to 1 year old. Topics covered: bathingumbilical cord carediaperingdressingfeeding & burpingcrying & soothingsafe sleepsick baby carewhat is a fever?1st year development Register online or call 315-772-5914. *Children are welcome to accompany with caregiver supervision *for DoD Cardholders Leslie Cherry, lc579@cornell.edu ========================================= Getting Your Ducks in a Row Friday, October 18, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A free farm finance workshop series. Each date features a new topic. Topics include:Achieving balance. Understand and compile your balance sheet.Where does it all go? The income statement and cash flow.How do I measure up? Organize your data to benchmark and manage. Line up the ducks! Create and use a whole farm budget.Special projects. Creating partial budgets and change evaluation.Identifying key opportunities on my farm. Introduction to Pro-Dairy's Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS). Please register. Free Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu ========================================= Developing an Ag Business Marketing Plan Wednesday, October 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us for a free program where we will explore best marketing plan tips that can be applied to any agricultural business. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Clayton venue. To register for the 12 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgPlan12PM_222. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgPlan6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Developing an Ag Business Marketing Plan Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us for a free program where we will explore best marketing plan tips that can be applied to any agricultural business. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Clayton venue. To register for the 12 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgPlan12PM_222. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgPlan6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 24, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 24, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 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 ========================================= Creating Wildflower Meadows in the Landscape Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Learn how to create small-scale meadows in your own gardens and yards. Learn techniques for creating a natural ecosystem right outside your home. Please register! $5.00 per person; Free for Veterans & Military Families Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Getting Your Ducks in a Row Friday, October 25, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A free farm finance workshop series. Each date features a new topic. Topics include:Achieving balance. Understand and compile your balance sheet.Where does it all go? The income statement and cash flow.How do I measure up? Organize your data to benchmark and manage. Line up the ducks! Create and use a whole farm budget.Special projects. Creating partial budgets and change evaluation.Identifying key opportunities on my farm. Introduction to Pro-Dairy's Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS). Please register. Free Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu ========================================= Digital Marketing for Ag Businesses Tuesday, October 29, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you have an agriculture business? Would you like to learn the ins and outs of marketing that business and/or your products through online media? Register for this free program. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Clayton venue. To register for the 12 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgDigMar12PM_222. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgDigMar6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Digital Marketing for Ag Businesses Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you have an agriculture business? Would you like to learn the ins and outs of marketing that business and/or your products through online media? Register for this free program. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Clayton venue. To register for the 12 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgDigMar12PM_222. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgDigMar6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Getting Your Ducks in a Row Friday, November 1, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A free farm finance workshop series. Each date features a new topic. Topics include:Achieving balance. Understand and compile your balance sheet.Where does it all go? The income statement and cash flow.How do I measure up? Organize your data to benchmark and manage. Line up the ducks! Create and use a whole farm budget.Special projects. Creating partial budgets and change evaluation.Identifying key opportunities on my farm. Introduction to Pro-Dairy's Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS). Please register. Free Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 7, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 7, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 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 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, November 12, 2019 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 divorcedeveloping skills for helping children copepost-separation parentingco-parenting versus parallel parentingcommunicating effectively between householdsidentifying and managing stress for parents and children $75 Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= Forage Quality for Beef and Equine Tuesday, November 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) At this free program, Erin Churchill will present on managing forage quality for beef and equine. With high quality forage in short supply in the North Country, Erin will walk through the steps on how to maintain your animal's health and well-being on lower quality feed. Erin Churchill, efc57@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Intro to Raising Pigs Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) If you are looking to raise pigs for home consumption, or get started in the swine business, this free introductory workshop is for you. Learn the basics on feeding, housing, breeding, and marketing pigs. Free Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 14, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 14, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 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 ========================================= Getting Your Ducks in a Row Friday, November 15, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A free farm finance workshop series. Each date features a new topic. Topics include:Achieving balance. Understand and compile your balance sheet.Where does it all go? The income statement and cash flow.How do I measure up? Organize your data to benchmark and manage. Line up the ducks! Create and use a whole farm budget.Special projects. Creating partial budgets and change evaluation.Identifying key opportunities on my farm. Introduction to Pro-Dairy's Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS). Please register. Free Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu ========================================= Baby Basics Friday, November 15, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACS Family Advocacy Program (1780 Restore Hope Ave Fort Drum, NY 13602) A look into your child's first year! This program is for families who are pregnant or parents with children, birth to 1 year old. Topics covered: bathingumbilical cord carediaperingdressingfeeding & burpingcrying & soothingsafe sleepsick baby carewhat is a fever?1st year development Register online or call 315-772-5914. *Children are welcome to accompany with caregiver supervision *for DoD Cardholders Leslie Cherry, lc579@cornell.edu ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 21, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 21, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 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 ========================================= Getting Your Ducks in a Row Friday, November 22, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A free farm finance workshop series. Each date features a new topic. Topics include:Achieving balance. Understand and compile your balance sheet.Where does it all go? The income statement and cash flow.How do I measure up? Organize your data to benchmark and manage. Line up the ducks! Create and use a whole farm budget.Special projects. Creating partial budgets and change evaluation.Identifying key opportunities on my farm. Introduction to Pro-Dairy's Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS). Please register. Free Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu ========================================= Buying Your First Tractor Wednesday, December 4, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lewis-Jefferson Community Education Center (7395 East Rd Lowville, NY 13367) In this highly interactive workshop, we will go through the process of owning your first tractor. Topics include maintenance, tractor safety, tractor operation information, and tractor and attachment overview on multiple brands from local dealerships. Please register. Free Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, December 5, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, December 5, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 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 ========================================= Getting Your Ducks in a Row Friday, December 6, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A free farm finance workshop series. Each date features a new topic. Topics include:Achieving balance. Understand and compile your balance sheet.Where does it all go? The income statement and cash flow.How do I measure up? Organize your data to benchmark and manage. Line up the ducks! Create and use a whole farm budget.Special projects. Creating partial budgets and change evaluation.Identifying key opportunities on my farm. Introduction to Pro-Dairy's Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS). Please register. Free Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:00 pm - 6:00 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 divorcedeveloping skills for helping children copepost-separation parentingco-parenting versus parallel parentingcommunicating effectively between householdsidentifying and managing stress for parents and children $75 Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, December 12, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, December 12, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 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 ========================================= Baby Basics Friday, December 13, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACS Family Advocacy Program (1780 Restore Hope Ave Fort Drum, NY 13602) A look into your child's first year! This program is for families who are pregnant or parents with children, birth to 1 year old. Topics covered: bathingumbilical cord carediaperingdressingfeeding & burpingcrying & soothingsafe sleepsick baby carewhat is a fever?1st year development Register online or call 315-772-5914. *Children are welcome to accompany with caregiver supervision *for DoD Cardholders Leslie Cherry, lc579@cornell.edu ========================================= Banking on Barn Wood Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This free in-depth presentation is a great foundation for those looking to remove old barns from their property. Topics will include barn wood prices, how to market and list your barn for sale, the dismantlement process, and what to look for in potential contractors. Free Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 =========================================