Events
North Country Hay & Pasture School
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
March 16th - Silvopastures as a Strategy to Expand and Enhance Grazing Systems Speaker: Brett Chedzoy, CCE Schuyler County March 21st - Selecting Forage Species for Your Pasture Speaker: Kitty O'Neil, CCE North Country Regional Ag Team March 28th - An Intro to Grazing Solar Arrays&...
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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Eating Healthy Makes Sense
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Explore recipes and samples that feature ingredients found in the monthly food box!
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4-H Public Presentations
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A unique opportunity for youth to gain self-confidence before a group, learn to express ideas clearly, respond spontaneously to questions, and gain subject matter knowledge. Youth presentations should be a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 minutes in length. Presentations can be via Zoom...
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Fundamentals of Ventilation in Barns
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
For small ruminants and other livestock Featuring guest speaker Tim Terry, Farm Strategic Planning Specialist What is effective ventilation and what is not. Natural ventilation: Pros and Cons Mechanical Ventilation systems explained Positive Pressure Tube Ventilation sy...
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Brownbag Virtual Food & Farm Business Planning Series
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for a six week virtual series focused on helping your create, or refine your farm, or food business, business plan. Each week we'll hear from experts in the field focused on different aspects of the business plan. The sessions will take pla...
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Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: A Weekly Webinar Series
Thursday, March 23, 2023
February 23rd - Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings Dr. Kitty O'Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRAT Plan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023. We're all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we'l...
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Annie's Project
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Empowering Women in Agriculture Annie's Project Mission: To empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks, and resources. Why Annie's Project? This five-week course is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in productio...
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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4-H Public Presentations
Sunday, March 26, 2023
A unique opportunity for youth to gain self-confidence before a group, learn to express ideas clearly, respond spontaneously to questions, and gain subject matter knowledge. Youth presentations should be a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 minutes in length. Presentations can be via Zoom...
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4-H Livestock Readiness
Monday, March 27, 2023
February 27th - Selection & Planning March 6th - Keeping Records & Expenses March 13th - YQCA Training March 20th - Feed & Weight Maintenance March 27th - Withholding Time & Required Vaccines April 3rd - Marketing & Finding Buyers / Handling
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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North Country Hay & Pasture School
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
March 16th - Silvopastures as a Strategy to Expand and Enhance Grazing Systems Speaker: Brett Chedzoy, CCE Schuyler County March 21st - Selecting Forage Species for Your Pasture Speaker: Kitty O'Neil, CCE North Country Regional Ag Team March 28th - An Intro to Grazing Solar Arrays&...
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Brownbag Virtual Food & Farm Business Planning Series
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for a six week virtual series focused on helping your create, or refine your farm, or food business, business plan. Each week we'll hear from experts in the field focused on different aspects of the business plan. The sessions will take pla...
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Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: A Weekly Webinar Series
Thursday, March 30, 2023
February 23rd - Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings Dr. Kitty O'Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRAT Plan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023. We're all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we'l...
Read more
Annie's Project
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Empowering Women in Agriculture Annie's Project Mission: To empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks, and resources. Why Annie's Project? This five-week course is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in productio...
Read more
Beginning Beekeeping Course
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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4-H Livestock Readiness
Monday, April 3, 2023
February 27th - Selection & Planning March 6th - Keeping Records & Expenses March 13th - YQCA Training March 20th - Feed & Weight Maintenance March 27th - Withholding Time & Required Vaccines April 3rd - Marketing & Finding Buyers / Handling
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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Brownbag Virtual Food & Farm Business Planning Series
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for a six week virtual series focused on helping your create, or refine your farm, or food business, business plan. Each week we'll hear from experts in the field focused on different aspects of the business plan. The sessions will take pla...
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners & Starting Transplants
Saturday, April 8, 2023
This program is for those new to vegetable gardening in Northern New York. Join us to learn about: Garden site selection & preparation What and when to plant Starting vegetables indoors for transplants This program is free, but registration is required.
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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Brownbag Virtual Food & Farm Business Planning Series
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for a six week virtual series focused on helping your create, or refine your farm, or food business, business plan. Each week we'll hear from experts in the field focused on different aspects of the business plan. The sessions will take pla...
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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Agritourism Workshops
Monday, April 17, 2023
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business! The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessi...
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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2023 Jefferson County Beekeepers Forum
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Join us for free lectures and discussions from local beekeepers! Open to anyone interested in beekeeping. Thursday, February 16th - Beeswax Lip Balm by Kylie Schell, Local Beekeeper and a discussion on wintering bees Wednesday, March 15th - Getting Honey Products into Taste NY Stores ...
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Brownbag Virtual Food & Farm Business Planning Series
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for a six week virtual series focused on helping your create, or refine your farm, or food business, business plan. Each week we'll hear from experts in the field focused on different aspects of the business plan. The sessions will take pla...
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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4-H Furry Friends and Peeps & Squeaks Club Present at Runnings!
Sunday, April 23, 2023
If you have dogs, chickens, rabbits, or guinea pigs or want to learn about them, this is your chance! Join us to learn about caring for our favorite furry and feathery friends. Meet the 4-H Peeps & Squeaks Club between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Meet the 4-H Furry Friends Dog Club between 1...
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Fun with Foods
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Join Colton at the Flower Memorial Library for a FREE workshop and new food experience. Learn about the rainbow of different vegetables. Participate in a fun cooking activity. Explore new foods and flavors. Open to youth ages 6-12. Parents and guardians are welcome to sta...
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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Beginning Beekeeping Course
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Join local beekeepers, Rolly Churchill and Scott Edmunds, to learn about: Bee biology Minimum equipment required Colony activities Obtaining bees Seasonal hive management Receive a copy of The Beekeepers Handbook. Registration is required! Program fee waived for...
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Equine First Aid 101
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Join equine veterinarian, Dr. Kirsten Anderson, for an equine first aid basics course. Learn basic care techniques to manage your horse's needs on your own, how to properly care for minor cuts or injuries, and when to call your vet.
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Agritourism Workshops
Monday, May 15, 2023
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business! The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessi...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown.
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2023 Jefferson County Beekeepers Forum
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Join us for free lectures and discussions from local beekeepers! Open to anyone interested in beekeeping. Thursday, February 16th - Beeswax Lip Balm by Kylie Schell, Local Beekeeper and a discussion on wintering bees Wednesday, March 15th - Getting Honey Products into Taste NY Stores ...
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4-H June Horse Show
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Free to all enrolled 4-H members! How to register: Read the NYS 4-H Equine Show Rulebook. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/20234-HJuneHorseShow_222. Schedule a riding evaluation by reaching out to Kathryn Ripstein at ker99@cornell.edu. Make ...
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Agritourism Workshops
Monday, June 19, 2023
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business! The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessi...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown.
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2023 Jefferson County Beekeepers Forum
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Join us for free lectures and discussions from local beekeepers! Open to anyone interested in beekeeping. Thursday, February 16th - Beeswax Lip Balm by Kylie Schell, Local Beekeeper and a discussion on wintering bees Wednesday, March 15th - Getting Honey Products into Taste NY Stores ...
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4-H Medieval Program
Monday, June 26, 2023
This program is open to all Army connected youth ages 8-12 with priority given to youth of Wounded Warriors, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty Soldiers. There are limited spots available for teen assistants ages 13-17. Swimming will be on Wednesday & Thursday Youth will provide their own l...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown.
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Agritourism Workshops
Monday, July 17, 2023
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business! The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessi...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown.
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown.
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