Family Sledding Party! Friday, February 22, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wallace Hill Recreation Park (140 Wallace Hill Rd, Plattsburgh, New York 12901) Come Join the Clinton County Youth Bureau & Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation Department at Wallace Hill Reacreation Park for some sledding and Hot Chocolate! Bring your family and sled. We will bring the hot chocolate! Free for all ages! Pre-registration required! To register call the Youth Bureau 565-4750 Free ========================================= Artisan Food Safety Plan Workshop Tuesday, February 26, 2019 8:00 am - 8:00 am Workforce Development Institute (194 US Oval Room Room 220 Plattsburgh, NY 12903) Flyer-_Artisan_Food_Safety_Plan_Coaching_Workshop_February_26-27_2019.pdf $49 ========================================= Driving Dairy Discussions Training Meeting Thursday, February 28, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Miner Institute Auditorium ( 586 Ridge Road Chazy NY , New York 12921) The workshop will start with registration and a light breakfast at 10 am and conclude by 2 pm. Lunch is provided. If you have any questions about the Driving Dairy Discussions training's, you dairy checkoff staff can help!For the full flyer, please visit the following link: DDD Training Flyer ========================================= Food From The Farm Saturday, March 2, 2019 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Plattsburgh City Recreation Gym (52 U.S. Oval Plattsburgh, New York 12901) Meet the farmers and sample tasty dishes3 local restaurant chefs will be preparing samples Latitude 44 Bistro, Farmhouse Pantry, Himalaya Restaurant Farm products for sale, CSA sign-upsInfo on gardening and nutritionRecipes for cooking with local productsLive music Admission: $5/adult, ages 5 & under free, $20 maximum per family***Link below is for Farmers who are interested in signing up for a table.  $5/adult, ages 5 & under free, $20 maximum per family Sara Bull, slk95@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= Hay & Pasture School Monday, March 4, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Miner Institute- BERC Auditorium (586 Ridge Rd. Chazy, New York 12921) The North Country Regional Ag Team will be hosting a Hay & Pasture School at Miner Institute on March 4th at 10 am. The event's theme is "Forages for Grass-Fed Markets." Main topics covered are as follows: High quality forages for good growth and/or milk production without grain, and how to make high quality baleage. There is a $25 fee per person that includes lunch. Please pre-register by following the link below to guarantee a spot. Link for registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019haypastureprogram_10512Registration can also made by calling or texting Tatum Langworthy at 315-778-3929 or email at tlm92@cornell.eduFor the full brochure and other locations, please visit the following link: Hay School Brochure ========================================= Winter Fun Runs Monday, March 4, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beekmantown Central School (6944 NY-22, Plattsburgh, NY 12901) The Clinton County Youth Bureau, Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department and Beekmantown Central School are proud to announce Winter Fun Runs! Runs take place every Monday in March with registration at 5:00 p.m. and the races going off at 5:15 p.m. The distances are as follows: Under 4: 50m, 100m, 200mAges 4-6: 50m, 200m, 400mAges 7-9: 100m, 400m, 800mAges 10+: 100m, 800m, 1600mParticipants must compete in the age appropriate group. For more information call 518-565-4750.  Free ========================================= Dairy Manager Training Tuesday, March 5, 2019 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Extension Learning Farm (2043B St. Hwy 68 Canton, NY 13617) Who Should Attend?The Dairy Manager Training is an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. It will cover effective cow handling; communication to share farms goals, implement decisions and train employees; how to manage existing facilities for profitability; and using partial budgets for decision making. Program Details:The Dairy Manager Training is a two day program held one week apart from each other from 9:30 am to 3 pm. The program will be held on farm with a combination of presentations, demonstrations, farm walk-throughs and discussion. Registration is required. Cost is $50 and includes the two day program, materials and lunch. Featured Trainer: Curt PateThe Dairy Manager Training will include a full day cow handling training by Curt Pate, nationally recognized expert in dairy cattle handling and stockmanship. For more than a decade Curt Pate has been conducting demonstrations and clinics on cattle stockmanship and safety. His personal experience incorporating effective stockmanship principles supports a "for profit" mindset and focuses on highlighting the increased economic benefits of handling cows correctly. In addition, Curt recognizes the growing public scrutiny surrounding livestock production and the impact that improved livestock handling practices create fro the sustainability of the dairy industry. The program will comply with the Farm and BQA Programs. Instructors Include:  Libby Morrill, PhD, Dairy Management Specialist, CCEKelsey O'Shea, Farm Business Management Specialist, NNY Ag Team, CCEMargaret Quaassdorff, Dairy Specialist, NWNY Ag Team, CCESteve Chunta, Senior Business Manager, ZoetisHeather Dann, PhD, Research Scientist, Miner InstituteErica Leubner, Farmer and Farm Family Consultant, Farm Net, Cornell University Registration can be made by following the link, which will bring you to a registration page. reg.cce.cornell.edu/dairymanagerstraining2019_10512More info can be found in the flyer listed below:Dairy Flyer $50 ========================================= Workshops Exploring Anaerobic Digester Technology on Small Farms Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm (2043 State Highway 68 Canton , New York 13617) Participants will learn about the costs and benefits of anaerobic digestion, tour a working digester, associated with the Extension Farm's commercial processing kitchen, small scale greenhouse, and closed loop Ag System. Explore whether anaerobic digestion may be an option for your farm. Participants within the North Country Region will be given a $25 stipend to help cover travel costs, those from outside the region will be given $50. Workshop Dates: December 5, 2018 - 10 am-2 pmFebruary 7, 2019 - 10 am- 2 pmMarch 6, 2019 - 6 pm- 9 pm***All workshops will take place at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm, located at 2043 State Highway 68, Canton. Registration is required and can be made by emailing stlawrence.cce.cornell.edu or by calling 315-379-9192 ext. 237. A travel stipend and dinner will be provided!For more information, check out the meeting brochure by following the link labeled Digester Crochure: Digester_Brochure ========================================= Produce Safety Alliance 2-Day Grower Training Course Thursday, March 7, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Lawrence Valley Produce Auction (58 Martin Road North Bangor, NY 12966) Who Should AttendFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’Day 1: PSA Grower Training CourseDay 2: Develop your own Farm Food Safety Plan. GAPs auditor and otherexperts will be on hand to assist producers in developing a food safety plan.***Registration is required please visit the link below under "Learn More" where you will be directed to the Cornell Cooperative Extension's Event Program Registration page. The deadline for registration is March 1st.  NYS Residents: $25 Non NYS residents: $100 Lindsey Pashow, lep67@cornell.edu, (518) 569-3073 cel ========================================= Produce Safety Alliance 2-Day Grower Training Course Friday, March 8, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm St. Lawrence Valley Produce Auction (58 Martin Road North Bangor, NY 12966) Who Should AttendFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’Day 1: PSA Grower Training CourseDay 2: Develop your own Farm Food Safety Plan. GAPs auditor and otherexperts will be on hand to assist producers in developing a food safety plan.***Registration is required please visit the link below under "Learn More" where you will be directed to the Cornell Cooperative Extension's Event Program Registration page. The deadline for registration is March 1st.  NYS Residents: $25 Non NYS residents: $100 Lindsey Pashow, lep67@cornell.edu, (518) 569-3073 cel ========================================= Winter Fun Runs Monday, March 11, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beekmantown Central School (6944 NY-22, Plattsburgh, NY 12901) The Clinton County Youth Bureau, Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department and Beekmantown Central School are proud to announce Winter Fun Runs! Runs take place every Monday in March with registration at 5:00 p.m. and the races going off at 5:15 p.m. The distances are as follows: Under 4: 50m, 100m, 200mAges 4-6: 50m, 200m, 400mAges 7-9: 100m, 400m, 800mAges 10+: 100m, 800m, 1600mParticipants must compete in the age appropriate group. For more information call 518-565-4750.  Free ========================================= Dairy Manager Training Tuesday, March 12, 2019 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Extension Learning Farm (2043B St. Hwy 68 Canton, NY 13617) Who Should Attend?The Dairy Manager Training is an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. It will cover effective cow handling; communication to share farms goals, implement decisions and train employees; how to manage existing facilities for profitability; and using partial budgets for decision making. Program Details:The Dairy Manager Training is a two day program held one week apart from each other from 9:30 am to 3 pm. The program will be held on farm with a combination of presentations, demonstrations, farm walk-throughs and discussion. Registration is required. Cost is $50 and includes the two day program, materials and lunch. Featured Trainer: Curt PateThe Dairy Manager Training will include a full day cow handling training by Curt Pate, nationally recognized expert in dairy cattle handling and stockmanship. For more than a decade Curt Pate has been conducting demonstrations and clinics on cattle stockmanship and safety. His personal experience incorporating effective stockmanship principles supports a "for profit" mindset and focuses on highlighting the increased economic benefits of handling cows correctly. In addition, Curt recognizes the growing public scrutiny surrounding livestock production and the impact that improved livestock handling practices create fro the sustainability of the dairy industry. The program will comply with the Farm and BQA Programs. Instructors Include:  Libby Morrill, PhD, Dairy Management Specialist, CCEKelsey O'Shea, Farm Business Management Specialist, NNY Ag Team, CCEMargaret Quaassdorff, Dairy Specialist, NWNY Ag Team, CCESteve Chunta, Senior Business Manager, ZoetisHeather Dann, PhD, Research Scientist, Miner InstituteErica Leubner, Farmer and Farm Family Consultant, Farm Net, Cornell University Registration can be made by following the link, which will bring you to a registration page. reg.cce.cornell.edu/dairymanagerstraining2019_10512More info can be found in the flyer listed below:Dairy Flyer $50 ========================================= Farm Management Specialist Office Hours Monday, March 18, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Kelsey O'Shea, the farm business specialist for Clinton County will be hosting office hours at the CCE office on the dates listed. These hours provide the chance for farmers to bring questions on any of the following topics: AccountingFinancial StatementsBudgetingBusiness PlansDecision MakingEmployee HiringEmployee HandbooksHuman ResourcesDiversification RegulationGrant ApplicationsProject EvaluationBook Keeping SystemsFarm Transition PlanningRetirement StrategiesAppointments are not necessary but can be made by contacting Kelsey O'shea at kio3@cornell.edu or calling 315-955-2795 ========================================= Winter Fun Runs Monday, March 18, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beekmantown Central School (6944 NY-22, Plattsburgh, NY 12901) The Clinton County Youth Bureau, Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department and Beekmantown Central School are proud to announce Winter Fun Runs! Runs take place every Monday in March with registration at 5:00 p.m. and the races going off at 5:15 p.m. The distances are as follows: Under 4: 50m, 100m, 200mAges 4-6: 50m, 200m, 400mAges 7-9: 100m, 400m, 800mAges 10+: 100m, 800m, 1600mParticipants must compete in the age appropriate group. For more information call 518-565-4750.  Free ========================================= 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, March 19, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. ========================================= Dairy Specialist to Host a Workshop on Milk Quality Components Thursday, March 21, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Clinton County ( 6064 State Route 22 Plattsburgh, New York 12901) Regional Dairy Specialist, Kimberley Morril, PhD will be hosting a workshop focused on milk quality & components. Topics are as follows:  Records and how they can be used to evaluate udder health & milk qualityBugs- what do you have and what can you do?Improving componentsManagement practices to meet your goalsGoal setting for your farmThis is a free program, but registration is required so that we have an accurate headcount for lunch and program materials. To register, please click on the following link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/milkqualityandcomponents_10512You can also register by texting or calling Tatum Langworthy 315-778-3929 or email tlm92@cornell.eduFor the full brochure and other locations, please visit the following link: Milk Quality Brochure ========================================= Winter Fun Runs Monday, March 25, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beekmantown Central School (6944 NY-22, Plattsburgh, NY 12901) The Clinton County Youth Bureau, Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department and Beekmantown Central School are proud to announce Winter Fun Runs! Runs take place every Monday in March with registration at 5:00 p.m. and the races going off at 5:15 p.m. The distances are as follows: Under 4: 50m, 100m, 200mAges 4-6: 50m, 200m, 400mAges 7-9: 100m, 400m, 800mAges 10+: 100m, 800m, 1600mParticipants must compete in the age appropriate group. For more information call 518-565-4750.  Free ========================================= Kesley O'Shea, Regional Ag Business Specialist to Present Labor Findings Tuesday, March 26, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Clinton County ( 6064 State Route 22 Plattsburgh, New York 12901) Kelsey O’Shea, Regional Ag Business Specialist with the North Country Regional Ag Team will present the findings from the 2018 Labor Survey. This survey was funded by Northern New York Ag Development Program.Registration link to follow in upcoming weeks.  Free Sara Bull, slk95@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= Manure Applicator Training Thursday, March 28, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am All CAFO operations are required to have staff members (1 person for medium CAFO) or (2 people for large CAFO) get trained at least once in the 5 year permit term. All manure applicator decision makers and team members from any size farm as well as custom applicator staff are encouraged to attend. The session covers CAFO permit issues and will serve as a reminder of what to look for to reduce risk and avoid problems before spring work gets going. Certificates will be issued to all attendees. Sara Bull, slk95@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= 2019 Youth and Family Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, April 16, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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. ========================================= Ag Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, April 16, 2019 7:00 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. ========================================= Farm Management Specialist Office Hours Tuesday, April 23, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Kelsey O'Shea, the farm business specialist for Clinton County will be hosting office hours at the CCE office on the dates listed. These hours provide the chance for farmers to bring questions on any of the following topics: AccountingFinancial StatementsBudgetingBusiness PlansDecision MakingEmployee HiringEmployee HandbooksHuman ResourcesDiversification RegulationGrant ApplicationsProject EvaluationBook Keeping SystemsFarm Transition PlanningRetirement StrategiesAppointments are not necessary but can be made by contacting Kelsey O'shea at kio3@cornell.edu or calling 315-955-2795 ========================================= 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, May 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. ========================================= 2019 Youth and Family Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, June 11, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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. ========================================= Ag Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, June 11, 2019 7:00 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. ========================================= 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, June 18, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. ========================================= 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, August 20, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. ========================================= 2019 Youth and Family Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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. ========================================= Ag Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, September 10, 2019 7:00 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. ========================================= 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, September 17, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. ========================================= 2019 Youth and Family Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, October 22, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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. ========================================= Ag Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, October 22, 2019 7:00 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. ========================================= 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, October 22, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. ========================================= 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. =========================================