Sheep & Goat Gathering 2020 Hosted by CCE Orange County Tuesday, September 29, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Join us and like-minded producers to chat about various topics including:-Parasite control techniques & Lab training-5-point check- Fecal sampling- FAMACHA-Forage quality-Stored forage options-Hay quality evaluation-Grain feeding and grazing issuesRegistration Deadline: Monday, September 28th. This Webinar will be held online via the Zoom platform. Upon registering, you will be emailed a confirmation including the link to join.To download and install the Zoom Application:Go to https://zoom.us/download and from the Download Center, click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings”.This application will automatically download when you start your first Zoom Meeting, but installing before class is a good idea.Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer.Once Zoom is installed, click on the emailed Zoom link to begin viewing the class in ZoomFeeFree, but registration is requiredLearn Morehttps://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=608 ContactJason DetzelLivestock Educatorjbd222@cornell.edu845-340-3990 ext. 327 ========================================= ​ ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASS: Improving Your Garden Soil Tuesday, September 29, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Tompkins County:Learn tips and tools for working in all kinds of soil, including our area's tricky, clay soils. Main topics include: improving your soil fertility, tilth, microbial and fungal diversity, using tools such as sheet mulching, compost and vermi-compost, cover crops, compost teas and juices, biochar, broad forking, double digging, and more. In addition, we'll take a look at different styles of compost bins and tumblers and chat about the pros and cons of each.Instructor Jennie Cramer is our Horticulture Program Manager and coordinates our Master Gardener Volunteer Program. She is a former conservation biologist with expertise in organic gardening, regenerative agriculture, natural history and botanical education.Register and pay here, or on the LEARN MORE link below. Setting Up Zoom:To download and install the Zoom Application: Go to https://zoom.us/download and from the Download Center, click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings”. This application will automatically download when you start your first Zoom Meeting, but installing before class is a good idea.Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer.Once Zoom is installed, click on the emailed Zoom link to begin viewing the class in ZoomFee$0-$20/person self-determined sliding scale; pay what you can affordLearn Morehttps://mahaplatform.com/events/improvesoil09292020 ContactMargaret RoyallHorticulture Program Assistantmr2285@cornell.edu(607) 272-2292 voicemail ext. 244 ========================================= Emerald Ash Borer--The Green Menace: Zoom Webinar Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in Clinton County as well as many other counties in NY. This insect puts our landscape and forest ash trees at great risk. Learn to identify the signs of infestation to help us slow ash mortality.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99344681442?pwd=b2RnWnNWdnpmaEpXZm82TjZwVmF1UT09Meeting ID: 993 4468 1442Passcode: 744626 ========================================= ​ MyPlate for My Family, Family Time Active and Fun – Keep up with the kids! via Zoom Wednesday, September 30, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Albany:Capital Region SNAP-Ed presents "MyPlate for My Family, Family Time Active and Fun – Keep up with the kids! Learn" fun ways to turn your family time active so everyone is getting the right amount of physical activity they need to stay healthy. We’ll have a taco night demonstration after the lesson to finish up.Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtc-CgrzouGNClcGfTwSb3ctvLEn38xXKh ========================================= ​ Nourishing Your Family Virtual Series Fall 2020 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together Let's Chat aboutNourishing Your Family!This is a FREE Virtual Series on the Zoom platform for Parents/Caregivers!Each session will be held on Wednesdays, September 30 - November 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.You MUST contact Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x273 to register or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.Learn tips and tricks for healthy meal planning, food safety, shopping on a budget, community resources and physical activity for the whole family!Click here to view our flyer!FeeFREE but you must register by calling Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x 273 ContactAnnemarie StephensNutrition Program Educatoras488@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.273 ========================================= New York State 4-H: Virtual Statewide Hour of Code Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Create a Game Using Block Code!-Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn together the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator!-This program is for youth ages 7-12 and requires an adult chaperone to join.-FeeFREELearn Morehttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsfuCqpzwjHtGgGx2SHD01ldayWBOtIg5oNEW ContactKat Leokal64@cornell.edu ========================================= ​ Getting to Know Houseplants Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Suffolk County: Can you maintain any outdoor garden, but the indoor garden still eludes you? Cultivate your indoor green thumb with this webinar! This presentation will cover the basics of indoor plant selection, event design, and pest and cultural issues common to indoor houseplants. If the houseplant craze continues, you don’t want to miss this presentation. Learning Objectives Learn about indoor houseplant selection and preferred light conditions. Learn the basics of interior plant design. Learn common pest and cultural issues of houseplants. Virtual webinar using Zoom (links and instructions will be provided upon registration) Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/HOUSEPLANTS Meet the Presenters: Matthew Schechter, Interior Foliage Design, Queens, NY Interior Foliage Design has been a Schechter family business for over 40 years. Matthew became actively involved with the family business after graduating from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006. His focus with the company is with plant selection, interiorscaping, and event design. Alice Raimondo, Horticulture Consultant, CCE Suffolk County Alice has an A.A.S. degree in Ornamental Horticulture from SUNY Farmingdale, and was assistant Greenhouse/Nursery manager for AHRC’s Flowerfield Gardens for 3 years before she started with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County in their Horticulture Diagnostic Lab in 2002. Alice has been serving the residents and horticultural professionals of Suffolk County through plant diagnostic services, insect, disease and plant identification and plant health care issues, and educational programming for Master Gardener Volunteers and industry professionals. Fee $10 - Please note: there are no refunds for webinars. Contact Mina Vescera Nursery and Landscape Specialist mv365@cornell.edu 631-603-9613 ========================================= ​ How Deer Affect Your Woods Online Presentation Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Broome County: Kristi Sullivan, Wildlife Biologist at Cornell University, will discuss the effects deer are having on New York’s woodlands, and share clues you can use to determine the degree to which deer are affecting a particular forest. Learn how deer browsing affects the health and future of your forest and the plants and animals that live there. Find out how you can get use AVID, a citizen science method to Assess Vegetation Impacts from Deer aviddeer.com, to learn if deer are affecting your woods. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and Waterman Conservation Education Center.Contact: Christopher Audette, Director, Waterman Conservation Education Center403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY 13732e-mail: director@watermancenter.orgFeeFREELearn Morehttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqd-Cuqz8rGtOvUcFsP5aYqHiKwEtaX5kf ========================================= Women in Agriculture - Discussion Group Event! Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This is program is offered by CCE Cortland: Madison & Cortland CCE counties are teaming up for a Women in Agriculture discussion about life on the farm, general wellness and FOOD! Please join us on Wednesday, September 30, from 7-8PM!Please email Dana a recipe that you would like to share with the group to dmh353@cornell.eduThis will be held via Zoom, please register to receive the link!Registration link:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=septwia_225 ContactDana HavasAgriculture Team Leaderdmh353@cornell.edu607-391-2664 ========================================= ​ Virtual Baby Café Thursday, October 1, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Suffolk County: Join us for a FREE virtual prenatal class every month for expecting moms (and their families!)We will cover topics like: breastfeedingnutritioncar seat safetypostpartum depressionjaundiceand moreClasses are the first Thursday of every month, 10am-12pmJoin by Phone: 1-888-602-0202 (Passcode: 516-465-5304#)Join Online: Microsoft Teams link: http://bit.ly/bfreebabycafeLink is also on our Facebook Page: BFREE: Breastfeeding Resiliency, Engagement, and EmpowermentWe look forward to “seeing” you there!Any questions/technology concerns? Email BFREE@northwell.edu ContactMarta BlancoNutritionist, SNAP Ed Programmb2458@cornell.edu631-727-7850 x 352 ========================================= CCE Clinton Annual Meeting Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Beekmantown Town Hall, 571 Spellman Rd , West Chazy, NY 12992 CCE Clinton's 2020 Annual Meeting will be Thursday October 1st from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Beekmantown Town Hall. Among a discussion of annual highlights, and a finance report, will be the review, vote, and appointment to fill open positions on the Board of Directors and Agriculture Committee. Please find the open positions and candidates below.Agriculture Committee: 3 open slotsKim Trombly I grew up riding horses in Michigan in a town outside of Detroit. I graduated from Michigan State University in 2012 with an Animal Science/Agribusiness Management degree. After school, I was the year-long Equine Management Intern at Miner Institute in Chazy. Upon finishing my internship, I began my position with New York Farm Bureau as a Field Advisor covering a six-county territory from St. Lawrence County to Washington County. Last year, I was selected as part of class 18 for LEAD-NY, an agricultural leadership program through Cornell. I currently live in the town of Mooers with my husband, Josh, and our dog, Gunner. We have a small-scale hobby farm, where we raise meat chickens, laying chickens, pigs, and bees. I truly have a passion for agriculture in the North Country and would be honored to serve on the Clinton County Cornell Cooperative Extension Agricultural Committee. Nellie Boyd I was born and raised in Plattsburgh. My family and I ran a 50-head Hereford beef cow-calf operation in Plattsburgh for many years. As a youth, I showed our beef cattle at both Clinton and Franklin County fairs. I was also a 4-H member in Franklin County for many years until I aged out. I later went on the SUNY-Cobleskill where I obtained an Associate’s in beef and livestock studies and a Bachelor’s in animal science. While working towards my Bachelor’s degree, I was a farm management intern at Miner Institute during the summer of 2016. I soon discovered I wanted to teach my passion, agriculture. So, I attended SUNY-Oswego for agriculture education. While working towards my Master’s, I shadowed several schools with Ag Ed programs in our region. I recently student-taught at NAC under Karen LaBombard where I got the unique opportunity to attend the 2019 FFA National Convention. I recently graduated from SUNY-Oswego in December of 2019. I’m currently seeking Ag Ed positions in the community. I am very passionate about youth in agriculture, and I try to help wherever I can. I’ve judged several youth ag competitions, which include: FFA substrates, 4-H hog show and FFA beef show.Being passionate about beefs shows, I can often be found around the barns at Clinton County Fair. And I make it a priority to be at the beef open shows for Clinton, Franklin, and Essex County Fairs. I have been a member of both the New York Association of Agriculture Educator and National Association of Agricultural Educators since 2017. Robert Guay Robert Guay grew up on a small dairy farm in Mooers, NY. He has a degree in Political Science from Ithaca College. He then ran his own landscaping business for about five years before changing gears and training to become an agricultural appraiser. Rob worked for Yankee Farm Credit for 11 years, including two years as Manager of Appraisal Services, before starting his own business, Viewpoint Ag Valuation & Consulting, in October 2019. Rob was recently chosen to become the President of the Northeast Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, starting in 2021. In his spare time, Rob runs a small direct-market beef and hog operation with his wife and kids and also co-owns a 7,500-tap maple operation in West Chazy with his brother, Kevin. Board of Directors: 1 open slot Matthew Douthat Matthew Douthat was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Growing up his time was split between Davenport, Iowa and Richmond, Virginia. He graduated with his BA from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburgh, VA in 1998. In 2003 he received his JD from Indiana University at Bloomington. Matthew moved to Clinton County in 2004 where he began private law practice at Niles, Piller & Bracy before forming Insely & Douthat. From 2011 to 2017, Matthew served on the CCE Board including as Board President.  Logan Williams, lsw89@cornell.edu, (518)-561-7450 ========================================= Community Parenting Program Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Warren County & CCE Washington County:Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Warren and Washington Counties are collaborating to offer a community parenting program via Zoom each Thursday night during the month of October from 6-8 pm. The 5-week series will focus on replacing ineffective or hurtful parenting styles with effective, child-friendly skills and will teach five basic parenting skills that highlight key parenting issues. The skills are applicable for parents with children of every age. The classes are free of charge but registration is required by September 29, 2020. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-746-2560 to register. Registrants must have an email address and internet to participate. For more information or questions, please contact Cathy Sweet (Washington County) at 518-746-2560 or cjs58@cornell.edu or Roxanne Westcott (Warren County) at 518-668-4881 or rmw38@cornell.edu. ContactRoxanne WestcottParenting /Nutrition Community Educatorrmw38@cornell.edu518-623-3291 ========================================= 2020 Fall Maple School Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:45 am - 3:00 pm CCE Lewis' Annual Fall Maple School is being held in person !! This year workshops will focus on Syrup Quality, Tubing Updates and the Basics of Boiling. The cost of participation is $10.00 per person. Registration and payment required by September 30th. Please make checks payable to "CCE Lewis County"WORKSHOPS: 1A Optimizing Syrup Quality and Flavor - Aaron Wightman 1B Re-tapping and Timing of Tapping - Adam Wild 2A Tubing Updates - Aaron Wightman 2B Beginner Tubing Installation - Adam Wild 3 Boiling 101 - Bruce Gillilan You can attend a total of three workshops for the day. You can pick your three classes on Saturday morning.CLICK HERE FOR THE BROCHURE, SCHEDULE and REGISTRATION FORM Water, snacks and materials are included. Due to the COVID19 restrictions we are unable to provide coffee or lunch. Participants will have a 45 minute break for lunch. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic all information is subject to change for the health, safety, and well-being of our community.Fee $10.00 per person Contact Michele Ledoux Executive Director mel14@cornell.edu (315) 376-5270Location CCE Lewis County 7395 East Road Lowville, NY 13367 ========================================= ​ Nourishing Your Family Virtual Series Fall 2020 Wednesday, October 7, 2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together Let's Chat aboutNourishing Your Family!This is a FREE Virtual Series on the Zoom platform for Parents/Caregivers!Each session will be held on Wednesdays, September 30 - November 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.You MUST contact Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x273 to register or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.Learn tips and tricks for healthy meal planning, food safety, shopping on a budget, community resources and physical activity for the whole family!Click here to view our flyer!FeeFREE but you must register by calling Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x 273 ContactAnnemarie StephensNutrition Program Educatoras488@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.273 ========================================= Community Parenting Program Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Warren County & CCE Washington County:Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Warren and Washington Counties are collaborating to offer a community parenting program via Zoom each Thursday night during the month of October from 6-8 pm. The 5-week series will focus on replacing ineffective or hurtful parenting styles with effective, child-friendly skills and will teach five basic parenting skills that highlight key parenting issues. The skills are applicable for parents with children of every age. The classes are free of charge but registration is required by September 29, 2020. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-746-2560 to register. Registrants must have an email address and internet to participate. For more information or questions, please contact Cathy Sweet (Washington County) at 518-746-2560 or cjs58@cornell.edu or Roxanne Westcott (Warren County) at 518-668-4881 or rmw38@cornell.edu. ContactRoxanne WestcottParenting /Nutrition Community Educatorrmw38@cornell.edu518-623-3291 ========================================= ​ Nourishing Your Family Virtual Series Fall 2020 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together Let's Chat aboutNourishing Your Family!This is a FREE Virtual Series on the Zoom platform for Parents/Caregivers!Each session will be held on Wednesdays, September 30 - November 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.You MUST contact Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x273 to register or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.Learn tips and tricks for healthy meal planning, food safety, shopping on a budget, community resources and physical activity for the whole family!Click here to view our flyer!FeeFREE but you must register by calling Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x 273 ContactAnnemarie StephensNutrition Program Educatoras488@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.273 ========================================= Community Parenting Program Thursday, October 15, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Warren County & CCE Washington County:Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Warren and Washington Counties are collaborating to offer a community parenting program via Zoom each Thursday night during the month of October from 6-8 pm. The 5-week series will focus on replacing ineffective or hurtful parenting styles with effective, child-friendly skills and will teach five basic parenting skills that highlight key parenting issues. The skills are applicable for parents with children of every age. The classes are free of charge but registration is required by September 29, 2020. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-746-2560 to register. Registrants must have an email address and internet to participate. For more information or questions, please contact Cathy Sweet (Washington County) at 518-746-2560 or cjs58@cornell.edu or Roxanne Westcott (Warren County) at 518-668-4881 or rmw38@cornell.edu. ContactRoxanne WestcottParenting /Nutrition Community Educatorrmw38@cornell.edu518-623-3291 ========================================= Beef Quality Assurance Training Thursday, October 15, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beef Quality Assurance is a nationwide certification program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef product for consumers. Topics covered include cattle nutrition, handling and vaccine protocols. Part 1 of the training will be offered virtually Part 2 will be offered at 4 locations (County residency does not matter for county location selected for chute-side training) $15/Person $30/Farm (Payment accepted in-person at chute-side training) Please register by following the link below: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BQATraining_222 or call/email Gabby Wormuth at 315-778-8450 ext. 278 or grw67@cornell.edu.  Content Covered: Part 1: Online Classroom Training: Thursday, October 15th 7:00pm (Zoom Virtual Training) Part 2: Chute-side Training: Saturday, October 17th Lewis: 2081 Thayer Hill Road Boonville, NY 13309 9:00am-11:00am Jefferson: 24990 County Route 37 Carthage, NY 13619 1:00pm-3:00pm St. Lawrence: 187 Douglas Road Norwood, NY 13668 10:00am-12:00pm Clinton: 154 Angelville Road, Chazy, NY 12921 9:00am-11:00am (Pre-registration & Face Masks Required. COVID Guidelines Followed) Event Flyer: Beef Quality Assurance Flyer ========================================= Beef Quality Assurance Training Saturday, October 17, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Beef Quality Assurance is a nationwide certification program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef product for consumers. Topics covered include cattle nutrition, handling and vaccine protocols. Part 1 of the training will be offered virtually Part 2 will be offered at 4 locations (County residency does not matter for county location selected for chute-side training) $15/Person $30/Farm (Payment accepted in-person at chute-side training) Please register by following the link below: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BQATraining_222 or call/email Gabby Wormuth at 315-778-8450 ext. 278 or grw67@cornell.edu.  Content Covered: Part 1: Online Classroom Training: Thursday, October 15th 7:00pm (Zoom Virtual Training) Part 2: Chute-side Training: Saturday, October 17th Lewis: 2081 Thayer Hill Road Boonville, NY 13309 9:00am-11:00am Jefferson: 24990 County Route 37 Carthage, NY 13619 1:00pm-3:00pm St. Lawrence: 187 Douglas Road Norwood, NY 13668 10:00am-12:00pm Clinton: 154 Angelville Road, Chazy, NY 12921 9:00am-11:00am (Pre-registration & Face Masks Required. COVID Guidelines Followed) Event Flyer: Beef Quality Assurance Flyer ========================================= ​ Nourishing Your Family Virtual Series Fall 2020 Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together Let's Chat aboutNourishing Your Family!This is a FREE Virtual Series on the Zoom platform for Parents/Caregivers!Each session will be held on Wednesdays, September 30 - November 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.You MUST contact Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x273 to register or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.Learn tips and tricks for healthy meal planning, food safety, shopping on a budget, community resources and physical activity for the whole family!Click here to view our flyer!FeeFREE but you must register by calling Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x 273 ContactAnnemarie StephensNutrition Program Educatoras488@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.273 ========================================= Community Parenting Program Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Warren County & CCE Washington County:Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Warren and Washington Counties are collaborating to offer a community parenting program via Zoom each Thursday night during the month of October from 6-8 pm. The 5-week series will focus on replacing ineffective or hurtful parenting styles with effective, child-friendly skills and will teach five basic parenting skills that highlight key parenting issues. The skills are applicable for parents with children of every age. The classes are free of charge but registration is required by September 29, 2020. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-746-2560 to register. Registrants must have an email address and internet to participate. For more information or questions, please contact Cathy Sweet (Washington County) at 518-746-2560 or cjs58@cornell.edu or Roxanne Westcott (Warren County) at 518-668-4881 or rmw38@cornell.edu. ContactRoxanne WestcottParenting /Nutrition Community Educatorrmw38@cornell.edu518-623-3291 ========================================= 2020 Youth & Family Program Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 , Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, begin at 5:00 p.m., and last approximately 1 hour.The Meeting for April 9th is canceled.  ========================================= Ag Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, October 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, begin at 7:00 p.m., and last approximately 1 hour.The April 2nd meeting has been canceled.  ========================================= 2020 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, October 27, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm NOTE: Meetings will be held at 6 pm and on ZOOM until guidance from Cornell and New York State allows in person meetings. To receive the link and join: Please contact Mba32@cornell.edu.Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, and begin at 7:00 p.m., with the exception of our annual meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m. ========================================= ​ Nourishing Your Family Virtual Series Fall 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together Let's Chat aboutNourishing Your Family!This is a FREE Virtual Series on the Zoom platform for Parents/Caregivers!Each session will be held on Wednesdays, September 30 - November 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.You MUST contact Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x273 to register or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.Learn tips and tricks for healthy meal planning, food safety, shopping on a budget, community resources and physical activity for the whole family!Click here to view our flyer!FeeFREE but you must register by calling Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x 273 ContactAnnemarie StephensNutrition Program Educatoras488@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.273 ========================================= Community Parenting Program Thursday, October 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Warren County & CCE Washington County:Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Warren and Washington Counties are collaborating to offer a community parenting program via Zoom each Thursday night during the month of October from 6-8 pm. The 5-week series will focus on replacing ineffective or hurtful parenting styles with effective, child-friendly skills and will teach five basic parenting skills that highlight key parenting issues. The skills are applicable for parents with children of every age. The classes are free of charge but registration is required by September 29, 2020. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-746-2560 to register. Registrants must have an email address and internet to participate. For more information or questions, please contact Cathy Sweet (Washington County) at 518-746-2560 or cjs58@cornell.edu or Roxanne Westcott (Warren County) at 518-668-4881 or rmw38@cornell.edu. ContactRoxanne WestcottParenting /Nutrition Community Educatorrmw38@cornell.edu518-623-3291 ========================================= ​ Nourishing Your Family Virtual Series Fall 2020 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together Let's Chat aboutNourishing Your Family!This is a FREE Virtual Series on the Zoom platform for Parents/Caregivers!Each session will be held on Wednesdays, September 30 - November 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.You MUST contact Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x273 to register or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.Learn tips and tricks for healthy meal planning, food safety, shopping on a budget, community resources and physical activity for the whole family!Click here to view our flyer!FeeFREE but you must register by calling Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x 273 ContactAnnemarie StephensNutrition Program Educatoras488@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.273 ========================================= ​ Virtual Baby Café Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Suffolk County: Join us for a FREE virtual prenatal class every month for expecting moms (and their families!)We will cover topics like: breastfeedingnutritioncar seat safetypostpartum depressionjaundiceand moreClasses are the first Thursday of every month, 10am-12pmJoin by Phone: 1-888-602-0202 (Passcode: 516-465-5304#)Join Online: Microsoft Teams link: http://bit.ly/bfreebabycafeLink is also on our Facebook Page: BFREE: Breastfeeding Resiliency, Engagement, and EmpowermentWe look forward to “seeing” you there!Any questions/technology concerns? Email BFREE@northwell.edu ContactMarta BlancoNutritionist, SNAP Ed Programmb2458@cornell.edu631-727-7850 x 352 ========================================= Remote PSA Grower Training Course Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Join Virtual PSA Trainers on November 10th-12, 2020, from 12:30-3:30pm each day via Zoom to gain your required food safety training by the Food Safety Modernization Act and many 3rd party food safety audits, such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). PSA Trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in the area of worker health, hygiene, soil amendments, wildlife, agricultural water, post-harvest handling and sanitation, along with how to develop a Farm Food Safety Plan. Activities and interaction time among peers will also occur each day to meet the requirements from AFDO and the Produce Safety Alliance related to attendee engagement. Each participant farm will receive a manual. The manual includes curriculum module slides and slide notes divided by tabs with learning objectives. Additionally, references, a glossary, and FSMA-specific information is included. Registration is required by November 1st in order to ensure each farm receives the manual prior to the course beginning. All participants that attended the entire course (all 7 modules) are eligible to receive a certificate from AFDO (Association of Food and Drug Officials) that verifies they completed the training course. As this is a remote delivered course, participant engagement and attendance will be monitored by trainers throughout the three days of training. This includes the need for access to high-speed reliable internet, a webcam turned on the entire 3 days during the sessions, and a computer/laptop to participate in the Zoom sessions. Attendees will ONLY be eligible for an AFDO certificate of course completion if they attend and participate in all sessions. Registration is at a cost of $30/farm. This course is open to in-state participants only. Please be advised that refunds are not available. Registration is required by November 1st to ensure that mailing of manuals can occur in a timely fashion and that farms will receive them prior to the start of the training on November 10th. Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2020remotepsatraining_203 If you are uncertain whether the course is for you, you are welcome to contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu or (607) 584-5007. ========================================= Remote PSA Grower Training Course Wednesday, November 11, 2020 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Join Virtual PSA Trainers on November 10th-12, 2020, from 12:30-3:30pm each day via Zoom to gain your required food safety training by the Food Safety Modernization Act and many 3rd party food safety audits, such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). PSA Trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in the area of worker health, hygiene, soil amendments, wildlife, agricultural water, post-harvest handling and sanitation, along with how to develop a Farm Food Safety Plan. Activities and interaction time among peers will also occur each day to meet the requirements from AFDO and the Produce Safety Alliance related to attendee engagement. Each participant farm will receive a manual. The manual includes curriculum module slides and slide notes divided by tabs with learning objectives. Additionally, references, a glossary, and FSMA-specific information is included. Registration is required by November 1st in order to ensure each farm receives the manual prior to the course beginning. All participants that attended the entire course (all 7 modules) are eligible to receive a certificate from AFDO (Association of Food and Drug Officials) that verifies they completed the training course. As this is a remote delivered course, participant engagement and attendance will be monitored by trainers throughout the three days of training. This includes the need for access to high-speed reliable internet, a webcam turned on the entire 3 days during the sessions, and a computer/laptop to participate in the Zoom sessions. Attendees will ONLY be eligible for an AFDO certificate of course completion if they attend and participate in all sessions. Registration is at a cost of $30/farm. This course is open to in-state participants only. Please be advised that refunds are not available. Registration is required by November 1st to ensure that mailing of manuals can occur in a timely fashion and that farms will receive them prior to the start of the training on November 10th. Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2020remotepsatraining_203 If you are uncertain whether the course is for you, you are welcome to contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu or (607) 584-5007. ========================================= Remote PSA Grower Training Course Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Join Virtual PSA Trainers on November 10th-12, 2020, from 12:30-3:30pm each day via Zoom to gain your required food safety training by the Food Safety Modernization Act and many 3rd party food safety audits, such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). PSA Trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in the area of worker health, hygiene, soil amendments, wildlife, agricultural water, post-harvest handling and sanitation, along with how to develop a Farm Food Safety Plan. Activities and interaction time among peers will also occur each day to meet the requirements from AFDO and the Produce Safety Alliance related to attendee engagement. Each participant farm will receive a manual. The manual includes curriculum module slides and slide notes divided by tabs with learning objectives. Additionally, references, a glossary, and FSMA-specific information is included. Registration is required by November 1st in order to ensure each farm receives the manual prior to the course beginning. All participants that attended the entire course (all 7 modules) are eligible to receive a certificate from AFDO (Association of Food and Drug Officials) that verifies they completed the training course. As this is a remote delivered course, participant engagement and attendance will be monitored by trainers throughout the three days of training. This includes the need for access to high-speed reliable internet, a webcam turned on the entire 3 days during the sessions, and a computer/laptop to participate in the Zoom sessions. Attendees will ONLY be eligible for an AFDO certificate of course completion if they attend and participate in all sessions. Registration is at a cost of $30/farm. This course is open to in-state participants only. Please be advised that refunds are not available. Registration is required by November 1st to ensure that mailing of manuals can occur in a timely fashion and that farms will receive them prior to the start of the training on November 10th. Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2020remotepsatraining_203 If you are uncertain whether the course is for you, you are welcome to contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu or (607) 584-5007. ========================================= Virtual Learning Food Safety & Wash/Pack Facilities Monday, November 16, 2020 8:45 am - 1:15 pm < Robert Hadad and Caitlin Tucker, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program FREE Training! Register by visiting: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pdeitpzopHddDRSBpt_dWf2eptEhenK0h Or contact Robert Hadad, rgh26@cornell.edu, 585-739-4065 A well-thought out Wash/Pack Facility can go a long way in improving produce quality, worker health and safety, and overall efficiency. But how can intentional design impact food safety? This virtual training will help farmers and workers understand the food safety risks present in wash/pack facilities and outline ways in which risks can be minimized. Topics that will be covered include: Common foodborne pathogens Sources and routes of contamination on the farm Personal health and hygiene practices Key aspects of facility design including ergonomics, hygienic design, and layout Post-Harvest water management and sanitizer use Cleaning and sanitizing Tips for cleaning and sanitizing common wash-pack equipment Are you interested in receiving feedback on your layout? Have questions about cleaning your facility or equipment? Please send photos, drawings, or maps of your facility or equipment to Caitlin Tucker, cv275@cornell.edu, by November 2nd. Submitted photos will be included in the presentation to be discussed (anonymously) throughout the training. ========================================= 2020 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, November 17, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm NOTE: Meetings will be held at 6 pm and on ZOOM until guidance from Cornell and New York State allows in person meetings. To receive the link and join: Please contact Mba32@cornell.edu.Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, and begin at 7:00 p.m., with the exception of our annual meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m. ========================================= ​ Nourishing Your Family Virtual Series Fall 2020 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together Let's Chat aboutNourishing Your Family!This is a FREE Virtual Series on the Zoom platform for Parents/Caregivers!Each session will be held on Wednesdays, September 30 - November 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.You MUST contact Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x273 to register or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.Learn tips and tricks for healthy meal planning, food safety, shopping on a budget, community resources and physical activity for the whole family!Click here to view our flyer!FeeFREE but you must register by calling Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x 273 ContactAnnemarie StephensNutrition Program Educatoras488@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.273 ========================================= ​ Nourishing Your Family Virtual Series Fall 2020 Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together Let's Chat aboutNourishing Your Family!This is a FREE Virtual Series on the Zoom platform for Parents/Caregivers!Each session will be held on Wednesdays, September 30 - November 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.You MUST contact Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x273 to register or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.Learn tips and tricks for healthy meal planning, food safety, shopping on a budget, community resources and physical activity for the whole family!Click here to view our flyer!FeeFREE but you must register by calling Annemarie at 845-344-1234 x 273 ContactAnnemarie StephensNutrition Program Educatoras488@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.273 ========================================= ​ Virtual Baby Café Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Suffolk County: Join us for a FREE virtual prenatal class every month for expecting moms (and their families!)We will cover topics like: breastfeedingnutritioncar seat safetypostpartum depressionjaundiceand moreClasses are the first Thursday of every month, 10am-12pmJoin by Phone: 1-888-602-0202 (Passcode: 516-465-5304#)Join Online: Microsoft Teams link: http://bit.ly/bfreebabycafeLink is also on our Facebook Page: BFREE: Breastfeeding Resiliency, Engagement, and EmpowermentWe look forward to “seeing” you there!Any questions/technology concerns? Email BFREE@northwell.edu ContactMarta BlancoNutritionist, SNAP Ed Programmb2458@cornell.edu631-727-7850 x 352 =========================================