Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl

Thursday, February 5, 2026

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 ...

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Building a Business Basics

Thursday, February 5, 2026

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 ...

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4-H Livestock Readiness Program

Saturday, February 7, 2026

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 ...

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Leaving your Legacy: Planning for Your Farm's Future

Monday, February 9, 2026

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 transiti...

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Farm Insurance Webinar Series

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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 li...

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Master Gardener Training

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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 preparat...

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Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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 ...

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Master Gardener Training

Thursday, February 12, 2026

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 preparat...

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Building a Business Basics

Thursday, February 12, 2026

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 ...

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Hands-on Beef Calving Training

Thursday, February 12, 2026

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.

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Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl

Thursday, February 12, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Leaving your Legacy: Planning for Your Farm's Future

Friday, February 13, 2026

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 transiti...

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4-H Cross Country Skiing Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026

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 trailh...

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Master Gardener Training

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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 preparat...

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Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 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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Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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 ...

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Master Gardener Training

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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 preparat...

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Activating Your Online Presence

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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 ...

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Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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 beek...

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Healthy Cooking Class for Kids and Caregivers

Monday, February 23, 2026

Join us for a fun cooking class! We will be making English muffin pizzas and dessert pizzas. 

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Master Gardener Training

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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 preparat...

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Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Master Gardener Training

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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 preparat...

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Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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 ...

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Beef Tallow 101

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Stop throwing away value- learn how to turn beef fat into a high-quality, value-added product in this hands-on workshop for beginning farmers and producers led by Beth Horning from Country Cousins Farm! Participants will cover the process of rendering and storing tallow while exploring common use...

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Annual Seed Exchange

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Do you want to give away or look for new seeds? Come and learn the basics of seed storage practices. After the presentation, participants can exchange seeds, cuttings, scion-wood, bulbs, tubers, divisions, and other plant materials.

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4-H Cross Country Skiing Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026

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 trailh...

Read more

Ready-to-Eat Food Businesses

Saturday, February 28, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Master Gardener Training

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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 preparat...

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Growing a Home-Based Food Business

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Master Gardener Training

Thursday, March 5, 2026

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 preparat...

Read more

Jefferson County 4-H Dairy Bowl

Thursday, March 5, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Master Gardener Training

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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 preparat...

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Growing a Home-Based Food Business

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Master Gardener Training

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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 preparat...

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Optimizing Your Operation

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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 ...

Read more

4-H Cross Country Skiing Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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 trailh...

Read more

Master Gardener Training

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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 preparat...

Read more

Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 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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Growing a Home-Based Food Business

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Master Gardener Training

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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 preparat...

Read more

Optimizing Your Operation

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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 beek...

Read more

Master Gardener Training

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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 preparat...

Read more

Growing a Home-Based Food Business

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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 ...

Read more

Optimizing Your Operation

Thursday, March 26, 2026

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 ...

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Growing a Home-Based Food Business

Saturday, April 4, 2026

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 ...

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Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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 beek...

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Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 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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Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, May 21, 2026

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 beek...

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Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown.

Read more

Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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 beek...

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Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 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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Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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 beek...

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Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, August 20, 2026

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 beek...

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Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown.

Read more

Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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 beek...

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Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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 beek...

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Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 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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Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, November 19, 2026

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 beek...

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Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 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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