Cornell Cooperative Extension

4-H Homeschool Program

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

This program will allow homeschool students ages 8 - 15 to participate in various 4-H areas. Starting on 9/2, each program will run for 6 weeks. During those 6 weeks children will attend two days for 2 hours.

Pest Management Strategies

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Join Abbey Birchenough from CCE Jefferson, Mellissa Spence from CCE Lewis, and members of the New York Beef Producers Association's Region 7 as we welcome Ken Wise and a few of his team members from Cornell Integrated Pest Management to discuss pests in livestock. Ken & team will cover some recen...

Strengthening Families

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults. Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their ...

4-H Homeschool Program

Thursday, September 25, 2025

This program will allow homeschool students ages 8 - 15 to participate in various 4-H areas. Starting on 9/2, each program will run for 6 weeks. During those 6 weeks children will attend two days for 2 hours.

Budget Bites To-Go Series: October

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Discover new ways to cook healthy meals on a budget! This session will feature a hearty soups and stews theme and will include a hands-on presentation with our Local Foods Educator at the Flower Memorial Library. Participants will then get to take home a free kit with ingredients, recipes, and nu...

Strengthening Families

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults. Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their ...

Cut Flower Production

Friday, October 3, 2025

Join us at Spring Hill Farmstand with Edward Moore to learn about the basics of cut flower production and what it takes to start a cut flower farm! Followed by a tour of the facility where you’ll see helpful techniques in practice. Spots are limited - be sure to register soon!

4-H Homeschool Program

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

This program will allow homeschool students ages 8 - 15 to participate in various 4-H areas. Starting on 9/2, each program will run for 6 weeks. During those 6 weeks children will attend two days for 2 hours.

Carving Connections

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Join us for some festive fall fun! Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on evening where we’ll carve pumpkins, roast their seeds, and enjoy the flavors of the season. We will also cover practical budgeting tips to help you plan ahead and spend smart for the upcoming holidays! Open for familie...

Strengthening Families

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults. Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their ...

4-H Homeschool Program

Thursday, October 9, 2025

This program will allow homeschool students ages 8 - 15 to participate in various 4-H areas. Starting on 9/2, each program will run for 6 weeks. During those 6 weeks children will attend two days for 2 hours.

Jefferson County Small Ruminant Producers Group

Friday, October 10, 2025

Join Sheep & Goat producers from Jefferson County & neighboring counties for learning and discussion!This meeting’s topics: marketing and a recap of this year’s summer grazing.Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 to register.

Camp Spooktacular at 4-H Camp Wabasso

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Join us for our 3rd annual Camp Spooktacular! Fun for the whole family! Go cabin-to-cabin trick or treating in your Halloween costumes! Participate in wicked 4-H activities such as: apple cider making, pumpkin decorating, and ghost rockets. Play spooky carnival games such as: witch...

Great Outdoor Ag-Venture Day

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Discover a new and exciting field trip opportunity for schools and students! Students will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of agriculture and outdoor activities in a different setting! Students will rotate though a series of hands-on stations, led by presenters in agriculture a...

2025 Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, October 16, 2025

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...

Fall Nature Walk

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Join CCE Horticulture Educator, Cierra Williams, for a fall nature hike at 4-H Camp Wabasso!We will discuss plant identification and observe trees as the leaves fall!

From Coop to Table: Home Poultry Processing 101

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Join us for an educational day on a working family farm, generously hosted by the Smith Family at Rustling Grass Farm. This event includes a guided tour and a live demonstration on how to process poultry at home. Great for beginning farmers or anyone interested in expanding their homesteading lif...

Invasive Species of Jefferson County

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Join us and our guest speaker, Jacob Leeser - Extension Support Specialist for a class on invasive pests in Jefferson County. In this session we will learn the appearance of each pest through its lifecycle, and what to look for in each season. We will also discuss the damage they can cause along ...

Artificial Insemination Training

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Whether you're new to breeding cattle or looking to improve your skills and cattle reproduction knowledge, this two-day training is for you! Open to anyone interested in learning how to artificially inseminate dairy or beef cattle.Instructor: Javier Cheang, Reproductive Training Instructor for GE...

Artificial Insemination Training

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Whether you're new to breeding cattle or looking to improve your skills and cattle reproduction knowledge, this two-day training is for you! Open to anyone interested in learning how to artificially inseminate dairy or beef cattle.Instructor: Javier Cheang, Reproductive Training Instructor for GE...

2025 Annual Meeting

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Save the date for our 2025 Annual Meeting! Stay tuned for more details!

Houseplant Fundraiser

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Support our Master Gardener Volunteers and the Sue Gwise Scholarship by purchasing beautiful houseplants!

2025 Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, November 20, 2025

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

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.

2025 Beekeeper Forum

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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...