2020 Youth & Family Program Committee Meeting Dates Thursday, February 6, 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.  ========================================= Farm Management Specialist Online Hours Monday, February 10, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Kelsey O'Shea, the farm business specialist for Clinton County will be hosting ONLINE office hours 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 can be made by contacting Kelsey O'shea at kio3@cornell.edu or calling 315-955-2795 ========================================= High Tunnel Tomato Production Workshop Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga , 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, , NY 12020 High Tunnel Tomato Production WorkshopJoin us for a full day of learning the keys to success for high tunnel tomatoes. This program will feature grower presentations, small group discussions and demonstrations, and extension presentations focused on a number of production topics. Topics will include: Foliar Testing and FertilityCompost: How Much?Pest and Disease ManagementHow to Use InjectorsDeterminate vs. IndeterminateTomato VarietiesAnd much more!$20 if enrolled in ENYCHP$25 if not an enrolled member$30 at the doorLunch and coffee breaks includedFor more information and to register, please follow the link: Link for Registration $20 if enrolled in ENYCHP $25 if not an enrolled member $30 at the door ========================================= Family Outdoor Adventure 2020 Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Come join the Clinton County Youth Bureau & Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation Department at the Cadyville Recreation Park for the snowshoe & cross country ski program. Equipment is provided (first-come first-served) and experience isn't necessary. You may chose to come to one date, or both, but you MUST pre-register by calling the Youth Bureau at 565-4750.  Free ========================================= Family Sledding Party 2020! Wednesday, February 19, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wallace Hill Recreation Park, 140 Wallace Hill Rd , Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Come join the Clinton County Youth Bureau & Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation Department at Wallace Hill Recreation Park for sledding and hot chocolate. The event is free but pre-registration is required! To register call the Youth Bureau 565-4750.  Free ========================================= Family Outdoor Adventure 2020 Thursday, February 20, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Come join the Clinton County Youth Bureau & Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation Department at the Cadyville Recreation Park for the snowshoe & cross country ski program. Equipment is provided (first-come first-served) and experience isn't necessary. You may chose to come to one date, or both, but you MUST pre-register by calling the Youth Bureau at 565-4750.  Free ========================================= Diversifying Production on Small Farms Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Whether you are an existing or aspiring farmer, join us for a five-part webinar series where experts provide overviews of diverse enterprises that might work for your business. Each webinar will take place from 6pm-7pm.Registration is $25 for the entire series, or $5 each. A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register. Please register at least 24 hours before the webinar to ensure delivery of the link. Register at bit.ly/Diversi fyingProductionSeriesFebruary 20—Basics of Mushroom ProductionSteve Gabriel, Specialty Mushrooms and Agroforestry Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands, and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. Steve will introduce students to mushrooms that can be easily grown in the woodsFebruary 27—Cracking Into NYS Nut ProductionSam Bosco, PhD candidate, School of Integrated Plant Science, Cornell University Interested in learning about a valuable, highly nutritious food crop that grows well on marginal land and helps combat climate change? Go nuts! Temperate nuts are an emerging crop with a powerful potential for the future of sustainable NYS agriculture. Get introduced to the basics of growing nutsMarch 5—Adding Poultry to Your Small FarmJason Detzel, CCE Ulster County & Ashely Pierce, CCE CAAHP Jason and Ashley lead livestock and poultry educational programs in the Hudson Valley and Capital District regions of the state. Poultry production is relatively low-investment with a quick turnaround time, but farmers need specific skills to produce a product that is safe and profitable. This course will provide basic information to build a successful poultry enterprise.March 12—Basics of Tree Fruit ProductionMichael Basedow, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Planting and managing apples, pears, and stone fruit is a rewarding hobby and business, but it’s not as simple as planting and picking. There is a lot that goes into successful orcharding! Mike will provide some of the bare essentials to help you determine if growing tree fruit is right for you.March 19—Food Safety for Small FarmsElisabeth Hodgdon, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Elisabeth is a regional vegetable specialist and farm food safety lead for the ENYCHP. She is actively involved in high tunnel research, invasive pest management, and pesticide and food safety education. In the final segment of our series, Elisabeth will guide the audience through a thoughtful approach to designing diversified farming systems with food safety in mind.Event Flyer: Diversifying Production on Small Farms Flyer $5 per class $25 for the series ========================================= Eastern NY Fruit & Vegetable Conference 2020 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center , 660 Albany Shaker Road , Albany , NY 12211 Two full days of informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Hemp, and much more.For more information and to register, please visit the following link: Registration **** The deadline to register is February 14th.  Single Day $70 2 day $125: FSMA: $40 ========================================= Eastern NY Fruit & Vegetable Conference 2020 Wednesday, February 26, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center , 660 Albany Shaker Road , Albany , NY 12211 Two full days of informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Hemp, and much more.For more information and to register, please visit the following link: Registration **** The deadline to register is February 14th.  Single Day $70 2 day $125: FSMA: $40 ========================================= Diversifying Production on Small Farms Thursday, February 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Whether you are an existing or aspiring farmer, join us for a five-part webinar series where experts provide overviews of diverse enterprises that might work for your business. Each webinar will take place from 6pm-7pm.Registration is $25 for the entire series, or $5 each. A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register. Please register at least 24 hours before the webinar to ensure delivery of the link. Register at bit.ly/Diversi fyingProductionSeriesFebruary 20—Basics of Mushroom ProductionSteve Gabriel, Specialty Mushrooms and Agroforestry Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands, and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. Steve will introduce students to mushrooms that can be easily grown in the woodsFebruary 27—Cracking Into NYS Nut ProductionSam Bosco, PhD candidate, School of Integrated Plant Science, Cornell University Interested in learning about a valuable, highly nutritious food crop that grows well on marginal land and helps combat climate change? Go nuts! Temperate nuts are an emerging crop with a powerful potential for the future of sustainable NYS agriculture. Get introduced to the basics of growing nutsMarch 5—Adding Poultry to Your Small FarmJason Detzel, CCE Ulster County & Ashely Pierce, CCE CAAHP Jason and Ashley lead livestock and poultry educational programs in the Hudson Valley and Capital District regions of the state. Poultry production is relatively low-investment with a quick turnaround time, but farmers need specific skills to produce a product that is safe and profitable. This course will provide basic information to build a successful poultry enterprise.March 12—Basics of Tree Fruit ProductionMichael Basedow, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Planting and managing apples, pears, and stone fruit is a rewarding hobby and business, but it’s not as simple as planting and picking. There is a lot that goes into successful orcharding! Mike will provide some of the bare essentials to help you determine if growing tree fruit is right for you.March 19—Food Safety for Small FarmsElisabeth Hodgdon, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Elisabeth is a regional vegetable specialist and farm food safety lead for the ENYCHP. She is actively involved in high tunnel research, invasive pest management, and pesticide and food safety education. In the final segment of our series, Elisabeth will guide the audience through a thoughtful approach to designing diversified farming systems with food safety in mind.Event Flyer: Diversifying Production on Small Farms Flyer $5 per class $25 for the series ========================================= Cleaning, Sanitizing and Hygienic Design Workshop Monday, March 2, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University, the University of Vermont and CCE Orange & Dutchess Counties are hosting a workshop on Cleaning, Sanitizing and Hygienic Design.This one-day workshop will include:A brief review of produce safetyPresentations focused on cleaning, sanitizing and drying best practicesAn introduction to hygienic design principlesSeveral hands on exercises to reinforce cleaning, sanitizing and hygienic design conceptsThe course is subsidized by several state and federal grants and is being offered at a reduced cost of $50 per participant. We will provide lunch as well as several resources related to the topics reviewed during the workshop. Registration is limited to 30 participants. The deadline to register for the course is April 8, 2020. Please contact Elisabeth Hodgdon with any questions at 518-650-5323 or eh528@cornell.edu.Fee: $50 per participant (includes lunch)Please follow the link to register: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=1386  $50 per participant (includes lunch) ========================================= Canceled: Winter Fun Runs Monday, March 2, 2020 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 ========================================= Diversifying Production on Small Farms Thursday, March 5, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Whether you are an existing or aspiring farmer, join us for a five-part webinar series where experts provide overviews of diverse enterprises that might work for your business. Each webinar will take place from 6pm-7pm.Registration is $25 for the entire series, or $5 each. A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register. Please register at least 24 hours before the webinar to ensure delivery of the link. Register at bit.ly/Diversi fyingProductionSeriesFebruary 20—Basics of Mushroom ProductionSteve Gabriel, Specialty Mushrooms and Agroforestry Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands, and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. Steve will introduce students to mushrooms that can be easily grown in the woodsFebruary 27—Cracking Into NYS Nut ProductionSam Bosco, PhD candidate, School of Integrated Plant Science, Cornell University Interested in learning about a valuable, highly nutritious food crop that grows well on marginal land and helps combat climate change? Go nuts! Temperate nuts are an emerging crop with a powerful potential for the future of sustainable NYS agriculture. Get introduced to the basics of growing nutsMarch 5—Adding Poultry to Your Small FarmJason Detzel, CCE Ulster County & Ashely Pierce, CCE CAAHP Jason and Ashley lead livestock and poultry educational programs in the Hudson Valley and Capital District regions of the state. Poultry production is relatively low-investment with a quick turnaround time, but farmers need specific skills to produce a product that is safe and profitable. This course will provide basic information to build a successful poultry enterprise.March 12—Basics of Tree Fruit ProductionMichael Basedow, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Planting and managing apples, pears, and stone fruit is a rewarding hobby and business, but it’s not as simple as planting and picking. There is a lot that goes into successful orcharding! Mike will provide some of the bare essentials to help you determine if growing tree fruit is right for you.March 19—Food Safety for Small FarmsElisabeth Hodgdon, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Elisabeth is a regional vegetable specialist and farm food safety lead for the ENYCHP. She is actively involved in high tunnel research, invasive pest management, and pesticide and food safety education. In the final segment of our series, Elisabeth will guide the audience through a thoughtful approach to designing diversified farming systems with food safety in mind.Event Flyer: Diversifying Production on Small Farms Flyer $5 per class $25 for the series ========================================= Food From the Farm 2020 Saturday, March 7, 2020 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Plattsburgh City Recreation Gym, 52 U.S. Oval , Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meet the farmers and sample tasty dishes 3 local restaurant chefs will be preparing samples Latitude 44 Bistro, Twisted Carrot, Himalaya Restaurant Farm products for sale, CSA sign-ups Info on gardening and nutrition Recipes for cooking with local products Live music Admission: $5/adult, ages 5 & under free, $20 maximum per family Vendors:  Beekmantown FFA Hydroponic Lettuce and Herbs Biscotti Kitchen Low Sugar, twice baked cookies FB:  https://www.facebook.com/BiscottiKitchen/ Brandy Brook Maple Farm + Olde Tyme Winery Certified organic maple syrup + maple products, wine: sweet, semi, dry grape + fruit wine fermented with the farm's maple syrup. Free samples. 21+ Brandy Brook FB:  https://www.facebook.com/BrandyBrookMapleFarm/ Old Tyme Winery FB:  https://www.facebook.com/Oldetymewine/ Chazy Orchards Apples, cider, baked goods. Open daily, Sept-Dec. Website:  https://www.chazy.com/   FB: facebook.com/ChazyOrchardsInc/ Country Dreams Farm  Agri-tourism farm, produce, pumpkins, maple syrup, corn maze and more. Website: countrydreamsfarm.com     FB: https://www.facebook.com/CountryDreamsFarm/ Farmin' it Small scale produce operation + roadside stand.  Website: www.farminitllc.com   FB: https://www.facebook.com/farminitllc/ Gonyo Farm  Veggies, homemade jams & jellies, USDA inspected grass fed beef. Hid-In-Pines Vineyard Local wine, tasting room.  Website:  http://hipvineyard.com/hipvineyard/    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/HidInPines/ Mountain Peak Goodies & Granola Granola bars, fruit bars and other goodies from the highest quality ingredients.  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/mountainpeakgoodiesandgranola/ Murray's Fools Distilling Co.  Clinton County's first craft distillery, hand-crafting Snowshoe Vodka, La Pomm du Lac Apple Brandy, Wolfjaw Whiskey and Osprey Aquavit from New York fruits and grains since 2016.  Website:  https://www.murraysfoolsdistilling.com/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/murraysfoolsdistilling/ North Country Food Co-op A community owned grocery store located in downtown Plattsburgh.  Northern Orchard Co. , Inc. Produce focused market prioritizing quality and variety with a special emphasis on apples and honey!  Website: www.northenorchard.com  FB: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernOrchard/ Oval Craft Brewing Local craft brewery producing premium ales and lagers Website:  https://www.ovalcraftbrewing.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/OvalCraftBrewing/?ref=br_rs Parker Family Maple Farm Maple syrup and other products. Markets and mail order. Website:  https://parkerfamilymaple.com/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/ParkerFamilyMaple/ Rehoboth Homestead Vegetables, eggs and poultry, cut flowers. CSA, summer farm stand Website: http://rhomestead.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rhomestead/ Rulfs Orchard Vegetables, berries, cider, & baked goods. Open year-round. Website:  https://www.rulfsorchard.com/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/rulfsorchard/ Shady Grove Farm & Wellness Center: Promoting health & wellness in our community CSA Vegetables, free range eggs, grass fed beef, pasture raised pork, honey, wellness classes & events.  Website:  http://shadygrovefarmandwellness.com/ FB: https://www.fb.com/shadygrovefarmandwellness/ Shiloh Homestead Goat milk soap + lotions made with milk from the goats raised on the farm, along with other hand crafted items.  Website: https://shilohhomestead.net/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/shilohhomestead/ The Adirondack Woodturner Handcrafted woodworking products. Website:  https://adirondackharvest.com/user/adkturner/ FB: https://fb.com/The-ADK-Woodturner Triple Green Jade Farm Small organic farm in Willsboro that bakes wood-fired artisan breads & gourmet crackers and has a grass fed micro dairy starting up later this year. Website: www.triplegreenjadefarm.com    FB: https://www.facebook.com/TripleGreenJadeFarm/ Underwood Herbs Herbal teas and wild fruit jellies. FB:  https://www.facebook.com/Underwood-Herbs-423511727725819/ Valcour Brewing Company Based in Plattsburgh's historic old stone barracks, Valcour Brewing Company offers exceptional craft beer, locally sourced fare, an event space and an Inn.  Website:  valcourbrewingcompany.com  FB: https://www.facebook.com/valcourbrewingcompany/ Windmill Point Country Store & Bakery Soley owned + operated by Donna Boumil who bakes products with ingredients grown on her family farm, purchased from other farms, or from local businesses. FB: https://www.facebook.com/windmillptbakery/ Local Organizations Attending:  The Lake Champlain Basin Program A Congressional-designated initiative to restore and protect Lake Champlain and its surrounding watershed. We work with partners in New York, Vermont, and Quebec to Coordinate and fund efforts to address challenges in the areas of phosphorus pollution, toxic substances, biodiversity, aquatic invasive species, and climate change. Website: www.lcbp.org Sponsors: Adirondack Harvest                                 Farm Bureau                  Giroux's Poultry                                                                                                                          North Country Public Radio                   SeaComm FCU                        Yankee Farm Credit                        ****Note: Vendor List to be updated as information comes in. Last update 2/14/20.  $5/adult, ages 5 & under free, $20 maximum per family ========================================= Canceled: Winter Fun Runs Monday, March 9, 2020 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 ========================================= Diversifying Production on Small Farms Thursday, March 12, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Whether you are an existing or aspiring farmer, join us for a five-part webinar series where experts provide overviews of diverse enterprises that might work for your business. Each webinar will take place from 6pm-7pm.Registration is $25 for the entire series, or $5 each. A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register. Please register at least 24 hours before the webinar to ensure delivery of the link. Register at bit.ly/Diversi fyingProductionSeriesFebruary 20—Basics of Mushroom ProductionSteve Gabriel, Specialty Mushrooms and Agroforestry Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands, and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. Steve will introduce students to mushrooms that can be easily grown in the woodsFebruary 27—Cracking Into NYS Nut ProductionSam Bosco, PhD candidate, School of Integrated Plant Science, Cornell University Interested in learning about a valuable, highly nutritious food crop that grows well on marginal land and helps combat climate change? Go nuts! Temperate nuts are an emerging crop with a powerful potential for the future of sustainable NYS agriculture. Get introduced to the basics of growing nutsMarch 5—Adding Poultry to Your Small FarmJason Detzel, CCE Ulster County & Ashely Pierce, CCE CAAHP Jason and Ashley lead livestock and poultry educational programs in the Hudson Valley and Capital District regions of the state. Poultry production is relatively low-investment with a quick turnaround time, but farmers need specific skills to produce a product that is safe and profitable. This course will provide basic information to build a successful poultry enterprise.March 12—Basics of Tree Fruit ProductionMichael Basedow, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Planting and managing apples, pears, and stone fruit is a rewarding hobby and business, but it’s not as simple as planting and picking. There is a lot that goes into successful orcharding! Mike will provide some of the bare essentials to help you determine if growing tree fruit is right for you.March 19—Food Safety for Small FarmsElisabeth Hodgdon, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Elisabeth is a regional vegetable specialist and farm food safety lead for the ENYCHP. She is actively involved in high tunnel research, invasive pest management, and pesticide and food safety education. In the final segment of our series, Elisabeth will guide the audience through a thoughtful approach to designing diversified farming systems with food safety in mind.Event Flyer: Diversifying Production on Small Farms Flyer $5 per class $25 for the series ========================================= Farm Management Specialist Online Hours Monday, March 16, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Kelsey O'Shea, the farm business specialist for Clinton County will be hosting ONLINE office hours 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 can be made by contacting Kelsey O'shea at kio3@cornell.edu or calling 315-955-2795 ========================================= Canceled: Winter Fun Runs Monday, March 16, 2020 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 ========================================= Diversifying Production on Small Farms Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Whether you are an existing or aspiring farmer, join us for a five-part webinar series where experts provide overviews of diverse enterprises that might work for your business. Each webinar will take place from 6pm-7pm.Registration is $25 for the entire series, or $5 each. A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register. Please register at least 24 hours before the webinar to ensure delivery of the link. Register at bit.ly/Diversi fyingProductionSeriesFebruary 20—Basics of Mushroom ProductionSteve Gabriel, Specialty Mushrooms and Agroforestry Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands, and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. Steve will introduce students to mushrooms that can be easily grown in the woodsFebruary 27—Cracking Into NYS Nut ProductionSam Bosco, PhD candidate, School of Integrated Plant Science, Cornell University Interested in learning about a valuable, highly nutritious food crop that grows well on marginal land and helps combat climate change? Go nuts! Temperate nuts are an emerging crop with a powerful potential for the future of sustainable NYS agriculture. Get introduced to the basics of growing nutsMarch 5—Adding Poultry to Your Small FarmJason Detzel, CCE Ulster County & Ashely Pierce, CCE CAAHP Jason and Ashley lead livestock and poultry educational programs in the Hudson Valley and Capital District regions of the state. Poultry production is relatively low-investment with a quick turnaround time, but farmers need specific skills to produce a product that is safe and profitable. This course will provide basic information to build a successful poultry enterprise.March 12—Basics of Tree Fruit ProductionMichael Basedow, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Planting and managing apples, pears, and stone fruit is a rewarding hobby and business, but it’s not as simple as planting and picking. There is a lot that goes into successful orcharding! Mike will provide some of the bare essentials to help you determine if growing tree fruit is right for you.March 19—Food Safety for Small FarmsElisabeth Hodgdon, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program Elisabeth is a regional vegetable specialist and farm food safety lead for the ENYCHP. She is actively involved in high tunnel research, invasive pest management, and pesticide and food safety education. In the final segment of our series, Elisabeth will guide the audience through a thoughtful approach to designing diversified farming systems with food safety in mind.Event Flyer: Diversifying Production on Small Farms Flyer $5 per class $25 for the series ========================================= Canceled: Winter Fun Runs Monday, March 23, 2020 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 ========================================= Canceled: Spring Fun Runs! Saturday, March 28, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm City of Plattsburgh Gym , 52 US Oval, , Plattsburgh, , NY 12903 The Clinton County Youth Bureau is proud to announce Spring Fun Runs! Runs will take place at the Terry Gordon Bike Path behind the City of Plattsburgh Gym Complex on Tuesday's in April. Registration will be held at 5:00 p.m. with the runs starting at 5:15 p.m. Distances and age groups are listed below. 1/4 Mile (1): Ages 3 & Under1/4 Mile (2): Up to Age 61/2 Mile: Up to Age 101 Mile: All AgesNote, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, the April 21st Fun Run will be Earth Day themed. Please call 518-565-4750 with any questions! Free ========================================= Farm Management Specialist Online Hours Tuesday, April 14, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Kelsey O'Shea, the farm business specialist for Clinton County will be hosting ONLINE office hours 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 can be made by contacting Kelsey O'shea at kio3@cornell.edu or calling 315-955-2795 ========================================= Canceled: Spring Fun Runs! Tuesday, April 14, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm City of Plattsburgh Gym , 52 US Oval, , Plattsburgh, , NY 12903 The Clinton County Youth Bureau is proud to announce Spring Fun Runs! Runs will take place at the Terry Gordon Bike Path behind the City of Plattsburgh Gym Complex on Tuesday's in April. Registration will be held at 5:00 p.m. with the runs starting at 5:15 p.m. Distances and age groups are listed below. 1/4 Mile (1): Ages 3 & Under1/4 Mile (2): Up to Age 61/2 Mile: Up to Age 101 Mile: All AgesNote, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, the April 21st Fun Run will be Earth Day themed. Please call 518-565-4750 with any questions! Free ========================================= Virtual Office Hours for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, April 16, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Even though our CCE offices are currently closed, we are still here to help. Join our regional vegetable specialists and other commercial growers for virtual “office hours” on Thursday nights 7-8 pm this season for help troubleshooting pests, diseases, and for other production advice. Office hours will be held via Zoom with online and telephone call-in options available. Please email your photos to vegofficehours@gmail.com for diagnosis ahead of time, if possible.Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028Zoom Phone Number: 1-646-518-9805Meeting ID: 450 507 028Full Flyer:Virtual Office Hours for Vegetable Growers Flyer ========================================= Canceled: Spring Fun Runs! Tuesday, April 21, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm City of Plattsburgh Gym , 52 US Oval, , Plattsburgh, , NY 12903 The Clinton County Youth Bureau is proud to announce Spring Fun Runs! Runs will take place at the Terry Gordon Bike Path behind the City of Plattsburgh Gym Complex on Tuesday's in April. Registration will be held at 5:00 p.m. with the runs starting at 5:15 p.m. Distances and age groups are listed below. 1/4 Mile (1): Ages 3 & Under1/4 Mile (2): Up to Age 61/2 Mile: Up to Age 101 Mile: All AgesNote, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, the April 21st Fun Run will be Earth Day themed. Please call 518-565-4750 with any questions! Free ========================================= Virtual Office Hours for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Even though our CCE offices are currently closed, we are still here to help. Join our regional vegetable specialists and other commercial growers for virtual “office hours” on Thursday nights 7-8 pm this season for help troubleshooting pests, diseases, and for other production advice. Office hours will be held via Zoom with online and telephone call-in options available. Please email your photos to vegofficehours@gmail.com for diagnosis ahead of time, if possible.Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028Zoom Phone Number: 1-646-518-9805Meeting ID: 450 507 028Full Flyer:Virtual Office Hours for Vegetable Growers Flyer ========================================= Don't Get Ticked NY: Webinar Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Learn what you need to know about ticks in order to protect yourself, your family, and your pets. At 12:00, Horticulture Specialist, Jolene Wallace will begin a 20 minute presentation geared for young children and at 12:30 for adults and older children.To register please visit the link below. After you submit your registration you will be provided with the Zoom link as well as a number to join by phone. Registration Link:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=don%27tgetticked_209 Free Jolene Wallace, jmw442@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= Virtual Office Hours for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, April 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Even though our CCE offices are currently closed, we are still here to help. Join our regional vegetable specialists and other commercial growers for virtual “office hours” on Thursday nights 7-8 pm this season for help troubleshooting pests, diseases, and for other production advice. Office hours will be held via Zoom with online and telephone call-in options available. Please email your photos to vegofficehours@gmail.com for diagnosis ahead of time, if possible.Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028Zoom Phone Number: 1-646-518-9805Meeting ID: 450 507 028Full Flyer:Virtual Office Hours for Vegetable Growers Flyer ========================================= Virtual Office Hours for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, May 7, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Even though our CCE offices are currently closed, we are still here to help. Join our regional vegetable specialists and other commercial growers for virtual “office hours” on Thursday nights 7-8 pm this season for help troubleshooting pests, diseases, and for other production advice. Office hours will be held via Zoom with online and telephone call-in options available. Please email your photos to vegofficehours@gmail.com for diagnosis ahead of time, if possible.Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028Zoom Phone Number: 1-646-518-9805Meeting ID: 450 507 028Full Flyer:Virtual Office Hours for Vegetable Growers Flyer ========================================= NYS Virtual 4-H Forestry Series 2020 Saturday, May 9, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join youth from across the state in a virtual series and learn about the various forestry topics and activities typically covered at Forestry Weekend. Join CCE educators for the 5 part series. Open to youth aged 10 and up (as well as staff and volunteers) interested in learning more about forests. Topics for each program are listed below. Contact your local CCE office to register. FeeFREELearn Morehttp://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/resources/4-h-virtual-forestry-registration Free Chelsea Denny, clb299@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= Virtual Office Hours for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Even though our CCE offices are currently closed, we are still here to help. Join our regional vegetable specialists and other commercial growers for virtual “office hours” on Thursday nights 7-8 pm this season for help troubleshooting pests, diseases, and for other production advice. Office hours will be held via Zoom with online and telephone call-in options available. Please email your photos to vegofficehours@gmail.com for diagnosis ahead of time, if possible.Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028Zoom Phone Number: 1-646-518-9805Meeting ID: 450 507 028Full Flyer:Virtual Office Hours for Vegetable Growers Flyer ========================================= NYS Virtual 4-H Forestry Series 2020 Saturday, May 16, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join youth from across the state in a virtual series and learn about the various forestry topics and activities typically covered at Forestry Weekend. Join CCE educators for the 5 part series. Open to youth aged 10 and up (as well as staff and volunteers) interested in learning more about forests. Topics for each program are listed below. Contact your local CCE office to register. FeeFREELearn Morehttp://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/resources/4-h-virtual-forestry-registration Free Chelsea Denny, clb299@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= May 19th Board of Director Meeting: WEBINAR Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm This meeting is open to the public and begins at 7:00 p.m. through Zoom. To obtain the Zoom link, please contact Logan Williams lsw89@cornell.edu. If you do not have e-mail. Please call 518-561-7450.  Logan Williams, lsw89@cornell.edu, (518)-561-7450 ========================================= Hand Sanitizer Giveaway for Ag Community Wednesday, May 20, 2020 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 , Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Join our Agriculture Team 5/20, 5/21, 5/26 & 5/27  (AS SUPPLIES LAST) from 2-5 as we distribute face masks and hand sanitizer to Clinton County farms. Proof of agriculture status is required and contact information including phone number and address will be collected for tracking purposes. Pick-up hours are 2-5 pm (AS SUPPLIES LAST) NOTE: Due to the holiday weekend their will be no pick-up on Friday 5/22 or Monday 5/25.If able, please register with Agriculture Educator Grace Ott before picking up. gco26@cornell.edu or 518-561-7450. EMAIL PREFERRED. Location: 6064 State Route 22 Plattsburgh NY 12901 Grace Ott, gco26@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Hand Sanitizer Giveaway for Ag Community Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 , Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Join our Agriculture Team 5/20, 5/21, 5/26 & 5/27  (AS SUPPLIES LAST) from 2-5 as we distribute face masks and hand sanitizer to Clinton County farms. Proof of agriculture status is required and contact information including phone number and address will be collected for tracking purposes. Pick-up hours are 2-5 pm (AS SUPPLIES LAST) NOTE: Due to the holiday weekend their will be no pick-up on Friday 5/22 or Monday 5/25.If able, please register with Agriculture Educator Grace Ott before picking up. gco26@cornell.edu or 518-561-7450. EMAIL PREFERRED. Location: 6064 State Route 22 Plattsburgh NY 12901 Grace Ott, gco26@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Virtual Office Hours for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Even though our CCE offices are currently closed, we are still here to help. Join our regional vegetable specialists and other commercial growers for virtual “office hours” on Thursday nights 7-8 pm this season for help troubleshooting pests, diseases, and for other production advice. Office hours will be held via Zoom with online and telephone call-in options available. Please email your photos to vegofficehours@gmail.com for diagnosis ahead of time, if possible.Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028Zoom Phone Number: 1-646-518-9805Meeting ID: 450 507 028Full Flyer:Virtual Office Hours for Vegetable Growers Flyer ========================================= NYS Virtual 4-H Forestry Series 2020 Saturday, May 23, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join youth from across the state in a virtual series and learn about the various forestry topics and activities typically covered at Forestry Weekend. Join CCE educators for the 5 part series. Open to youth aged 10 and up (as well as staff and volunteers) interested in learning more about forests. Topics for each program are listed below. Contact your local CCE office to register. FeeFREELearn Morehttp://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/resources/4-h-virtual-forestry-registration Free Chelsea Denny, clb299@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= Hand Sanitizer Giveaway for Ag Community Tuesday, May 26, 2020 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 , Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Join our Agriculture Team 5/20, 5/21, 5/26 & 5/27  (AS SUPPLIES LAST) from 2-5 as we distribute face masks and hand sanitizer to Clinton County farms. Proof of agriculture status is required and contact information including phone number and address will be collected for tracking purposes. Pick-up hours are 2-5 pm (AS SUPPLIES LAST) NOTE: Due to the holiday weekend their will be no pick-up on Friday 5/22 or Monday 5/25.If able, please register with Agriculture Educator Grace Ott before picking up. gco26@cornell.edu or 518-561-7450. EMAIL PREFERRED. Location: 6064 State Route 22 Plattsburgh NY 12901 Grace Ott, gco26@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Hand Sanitizer Giveaway for Ag Community Wednesday, May 27, 2020 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 , Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Join our Agriculture Team 5/20, 5/21, 5/26 & 5/27  (AS SUPPLIES LAST) from 2-5 as we distribute face masks and hand sanitizer to Clinton County farms. Proof of agriculture status is required and contact information including phone number and address will be collected for tracking purposes. Pick-up hours are 2-5 pm (AS SUPPLIES LAST) NOTE: Due to the holiday weekend their will be no pick-up on Friday 5/22 or Monday 5/25.If able, please register with Agriculture Educator Grace Ott before picking up. gco26@cornell.edu or 518-561-7450. EMAIL PREFERRED. Location: 6064 State Route 22 Plattsburgh NY 12901 Grace Ott, gco26@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Virtual Office Hours for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Even though our CCE offices are currently closed, we are still here to help. Join our regional vegetable specialists and other commercial growers for virtual “office hours” on Thursday nights 7-8 pm this season for help troubleshooting pests, diseases, and for other production advice. Office hours will be held via Zoom with online and telephone call-in options available. Please email your photos to vegofficehours@gmail.com for diagnosis ahead of time, if possible.Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028Zoom Phone Number: 1-646-518-9805Meeting ID: 450 507 028Full Flyer:Virtual Office Hours for Vegetable Growers Flyer ========================================= NYS Virtual 4-H Forestry Series 2020 Saturday, May 30, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join youth from across the state in a virtual series and learn about the various forestry topics and activities typically covered at Forestry Weekend. Join CCE educators for the 5 part series. Open to youth aged 10 and up (as well as staff and volunteers) interested in learning more about forests. Topics for each program are listed below. Contact your local CCE office to register. FeeFREELearn Morehttp://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/resources/4-h-virtual-forestry-registration Free Chelsea Denny, clb299@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm June 1st: Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Join the Cornell University Department of Food Science's Extension Team and invited panelists for weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Upcoming sessions will focus on the produce industry, the general food industry (which is applicable to fruit and vegetable growers and packers, packinghouses, dairy foods processors, fruit and vegetable processors, food and beverage processors, regulators, association representatives, and educators) and the dairy foods industry. Speak directly to subject matter experts in sanitation, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, food safety culture, business continuity and the food safety of dairy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Virtual Office Hours are free and open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Do you have a question for the panel but do not want to ask it live? You can submit questions in advance: 1) When you register, 2) Anonymously on the IFS@CU website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/content/submit-question-virtual-office-hours), or 3) Via email (mail to: foodsafety@cornell.edu). See below for dates/times and information on how to register or visit the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/virtual-office-hours) to learn more about upcoming sessions. Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EDT) Cornell University dairy foods safety faculty will facilitate this session in collaboration with the Dairy Foods Research Centers, the National Dairy Council and the New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence to address questions on COVID-19. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsde2pqTkiG91R4sfIRl787frvRhNeO8H4 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell University: Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor in Food Science Mr. Rob Ralyea, M.S., Senior Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety Oregon State University: Dr. Jovana Kovacevic, Assistant Professor in Food Safety University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Wisconsin, Madison: Ms. Marianne Smukowski, Outreach Program Manager, Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research Utah State University: Dr. Taylor Oberg, Assistant Professor in Food Safety Dairy Management Inc.: Mr. Tim Stubbs, CFS, Vice President Product Research and Food Safety Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health Matrix Sciences International, Inc.: Ms. Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S., Executive Vice President & General Counsel Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. What is COVID-19? In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension, we have created short (~ 5 minute) videos that outline information about the virus that causes COVID-19 and strategies employees can adopt to protect themselves and others. We encourage the industry to utilize these videos by displaying them on their closed circuit video systems in the workplace, or through other outlets. You can find the videos on YouTube in English ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXhZ3V-VMQ&feature=youtu.be) and Spanish (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmGuPXiKkWg&feature=youtu.be). Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture" We recently co-hosted a webinar and facilitated Q&A with Matrix Sciences International, Inc. titled Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture." The webinar discusses key mitigation strategies, including the need to validate and verify the effectiveness and execution of these controls, and how to develop and foster a company culture that focuses on COVID-19 control both within and outside the workplace. The recording is available to view on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFoWiRU-E3M). Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. COVID-19 What We've Learned - Best Practices for the Food Industry: Overview and Industry Panel Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from universities and organizations across the U.S., the IFS@CU has hosted 25 sessions of Virtual Office Hours to address food industry questions on COVID-19 since the end of March. This webinar will provide an overview of what we have learned, reviewing the best practices for the food industry. A facilitated discussion with an industry panel will address how best practices are being implemented. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzGVlpygT8-0J1-7KerQdw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Produce Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, June 18, 2020 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from Rutgers University, United Fresh Produce Association, the University of Delaware, and the University of Florida, this session for the Produce Industry to address questions related to COVID-19 will be led by Cornell University produce safety professionals including members of the Produce Safety Alliance, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Food Science. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sfuqtpzIpGtwwkkAZYUR9CPwISo0jqvYO After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell Cooperative Extension: Dr. Chris Watkins, Professor and Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cornell University: Dr. Laura Acuna-Maldonado, Extension Associate Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Bihn, Senior Extension Associate Ms. Donna Clements, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Connie Fisk, Extension Associate Mr. Tommy Saunders, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Don Stoeckel, Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Extension Associate Ms. Gretchen Wall, M.S., Extension Associate Rutgers University: Dr. Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Florida: Dr. Michelle Danyluk, Professor of Food Science Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health United Fresh Produce Association: Dr. Jennifer McEntire, Vice President, Food Safety & Technology Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping our website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. Consumer Resources on COVID-19 As a follow-up to the webinar and Q&A Dispelling Consumer Myths and Learning the Facts about COVID-19 , the IFS@CU in collaboration with CCE hosted a special session of Virtual Office Hours to address consumer questions on COVID-19. Topics covered include: Measures implemented in meat packing operations to reduce transmission of COVID-19; Guidance for grocery shopping and food handling; Impacts on the food supply chain and why they differ across commodities; Effectiveness of cloth face coverings; Transmission and activity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19; and The safety of takeout and delivery foods. You can view the session in full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_PszXV2oZc Additional consumer resources are also available on the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-safety-recommendation-consumer). ========================================= Dining with Diabetes Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This program is offered by CCE Saratoga County: JOIN US VIA ZOOM:Cornell Cooperative ExtensionAlbany, Saratoga & Warren Countiespresented by Nutrition educatorsKaren Mort, MSCCE Albany Co.Diane Whitten, MSCCE Saratoga Co.Marybeth Mitcham, MPHCCE Warren Co.Dining with Diabetes is a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipes will be provided.Learn Morehttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuutqjgpGtUQTb8qcund3Zz9jpKEmBts ContactDiane WhittenCommunity Nutrition/Healthdsh23@cornell.edu518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= ​Food Preservation Educational Series via Zoom Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm These classes are offered by CCE Saratoga County: Register for one or all of these FREE classes taught by Diane Whitten, CCE Nutrition Educator and Cornell Certified Master Food Preserver. For additional information contact Diane at Link to Registration - Making Strawberry JamIf you’ve never used Zoom before, learn the basics of joining a Zoom meeting at this site.“Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities”FeeFree ContactDiane WhittenCommunity Nutrition/Healthdsh23@cornell.edu518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Thursday, June 4, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm June 1st: Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Join the Cornell University Department of Food Science's Extension Team and invited panelists for weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Upcoming sessions will focus on the produce industry, the general food industry (which is applicable to fruit and vegetable growers and packers, packinghouses, dairy foods processors, fruit and vegetable processors, food and beverage processors, regulators, association representatives, and educators) and the dairy foods industry. Speak directly to subject matter experts in sanitation, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, food safety culture, business continuity and the food safety of dairy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Virtual Office Hours are free and open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Do you have a question for the panel but do not want to ask it live? You can submit questions in advance: 1) When you register, 2) Anonymously on the IFS@CU website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/content/submit-question-virtual-office-hours), or 3) Via email (mail to: foodsafety@cornell.edu). See below for dates/times and information on how to register or visit the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/virtual-office-hours) to learn more about upcoming sessions. Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EDT) Cornell University dairy foods safety faculty will facilitate this session in collaboration with the Dairy Foods Research Centers, the National Dairy Council and the New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence to address questions on COVID-19. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsde2pqTkiG91R4sfIRl787frvRhNeO8H4 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell University: Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor in Food Science Mr. Rob Ralyea, M.S., Senior Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety Oregon State University: Dr. Jovana Kovacevic, Assistant Professor in Food Safety University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Wisconsin, Madison: Ms. Marianne Smukowski, Outreach Program Manager, Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research Utah State University: Dr. Taylor Oberg, Assistant Professor in Food Safety Dairy Management Inc.: Mr. Tim Stubbs, CFS, Vice President Product Research and Food Safety Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health Matrix Sciences International, Inc.: Ms. Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S., Executive Vice President & General Counsel Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. What is COVID-19? In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension, we have created short (~ 5 minute) videos that outline information about the virus that causes COVID-19 and strategies employees can adopt to protect themselves and others. We encourage the industry to utilize these videos by displaying them on their closed circuit video systems in the workplace, or through other outlets. You can find the videos on YouTube in English ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXhZ3V-VMQ&feature=youtu.be) and Spanish (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmGuPXiKkWg&feature=youtu.be). Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture" We recently co-hosted a webinar and facilitated Q&A with Matrix Sciences International, Inc. titled Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture." The webinar discusses key mitigation strategies, including the need to validate and verify the effectiveness and execution of these controls, and how to develop and foster a company culture that focuses on COVID-19 control both within and outside the workplace. The recording is available to view on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFoWiRU-E3M). Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. COVID-19 What We've Learned - Best Practices for the Food Industry: Overview and Industry Panel Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from universities and organizations across the U.S., the IFS@CU has hosted 25 sessions of Virtual Office Hours to address food industry questions on COVID-19 since the end of March. This webinar will provide an overview of what we have learned, reviewing the best practices for the food industry. A facilitated discussion with an industry panel will address how best practices are being implemented. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzGVlpygT8-0J1-7KerQdw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Produce Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, June 18, 2020 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from Rutgers University, United Fresh Produce Association, the University of Delaware, and the University of Florida, this session for the Produce Industry to address questions related to COVID-19 will be led by Cornell University produce safety professionals including members of the Produce Safety Alliance, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Food Science. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sfuqtpzIpGtwwkkAZYUR9CPwISo0jqvYO After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell Cooperative Extension: Dr. Chris Watkins, Professor and Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cornell University: Dr. Laura Acuna-Maldonado, Extension Associate Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Bihn, Senior Extension Associate Ms. Donna Clements, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Connie Fisk, Extension Associate Mr. Tommy Saunders, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Don Stoeckel, Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Extension Associate Ms. Gretchen Wall, M.S., Extension Associate Rutgers University: Dr. Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Florida: Dr. Michelle Danyluk, Professor of Food Science Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health United Fresh Produce Association: Dr. Jennifer McEntire, Vice President, Food Safety & Technology Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping our website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. Consumer Resources on COVID-19 As a follow-up to the webinar and Q&A Dispelling Consumer Myths and Learning the Facts about COVID-19 , the IFS@CU in collaboration with CCE hosted a special session of Virtual Office Hours to address consumer questions on COVID-19. Topics covered include: Measures implemented in meat packing operations to reduce transmission of COVID-19; Guidance for grocery shopping and food handling; Impacts on the food supply chain and why they differ across commodities; Effectiveness of cloth face coverings; Transmission and activity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19; and The safety of takeout and delivery foods. You can view the session in full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_PszXV2oZc Additional consumer resources are also available on the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-safety-recommendation-consumer). ========================================= Ag Committee Meeting Dates Thursday, June 4, 2020 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.The April 2nd meeting has been canceled.  ========================================= NYS Virtual 4-H Forestry Series 2020 Saturday, June 6, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join youth from across the state in a virtual series and learn about the various forestry topics and activities typically covered at Forestry Weekend. Join CCE educators for the 5 part series. Open to youth aged 10 and up (as well as staff and volunteers) interested in learning more about forests. Topics for each program are listed below. Contact your local CCE office to register. FeeFREELearn Morehttp://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/resources/4-h-virtual-forestry-registration Free Chelsea Denny, clb299@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= In-Service on Considerations for Farms NYS Safety Plans Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join the North Country Ag Team for an in-service webinar for CCE and FarmNet professionals. Register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ze-2wB4rRPC0ug35G1N6hwThe New York State mandated safety plan is something that every single farm must complete as soon as possible. It is incredibly important that all agricultural businesses create one of these plans. These plans will assist them in keeping themselves and their farm workers safe and will also help them mitigate liability if they do have an outbreak on their farm. The first thing that a local health department is going to ask for in the instance of a positive case is to look at the safety plan.The North Country Ag Team has put together some helpful tools from Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell Agriculture Workforce Development that will assist agricultural businesses including those that have retail and consumer facing services. Please join us for the CCE Support for COVID-related Farm Business Safety Plans in New York in service on Tuesday, June 9th at 10:30 AM. You will learn how to use the suite of tools that we have put together to help farmers develop their individualized plans.  ========================================= Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm June 1st: Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Join the Cornell University Department of Food Science's Extension Team and invited panelists for weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Upcoming sessions will focus on the produce industry, the general food industry (which is applicable to fruit and vegetable growers and packers, packinghouses, dairy foods processors, fruit and vegetable processors, food and beverage processors, regulators, association representatives, and educators) and the dairy foods industry. Speak directly to subject matter experts in sanitation, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, food safety culture, business continuity and the food safety of dairy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Virtual Office Hours are free and open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Do you have a question for the panel but do not want to ask it live? You can submit questions in advance: 1) When you register, 2) Anonymously on the IFS@CU website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/content/submit-question-virtual-office-hours), or 3) Via email (mail to: foodsafety@cornell.edu). See below for dates/times and information on how to register or visit the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/virtual-office-hours) to learn more about upcoming sessions. Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EDT) Cornell University dairy foods safety faculty will facilitate this session in collaboration with the Dairy Foods Research Centers, the National Dairy Council and the New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence to address questions on COVID-19. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsde2pqTkiG91R4sfIRl787frvRhNeO8H4 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell University: Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor in Food Science Mr. Rob Ralyea, M.S., Senior Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety Oregon State University: Dr. Jovana Kovacevic, Assistant Professor in Food Safety University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Wisconsin, Madison: Ms. Marianne Smukowski, Outreach Program Manager, Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research Utah State University: Dr. Taylor Oberg, Assistant Professor in Food Safety Dairy Management Inc.: Mr. Tim Stubbs, CFS, Vice President Product Research and Food Safety Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health Matrix Sciences International, Inc.: Ms. Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S., Executive Vice President & General Counsel Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. What is COVID-19? In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension, we have created short (~ 5 minute) videos that outline information about the virus that causes COVID-19 and strategies employees can adopt to protect themselves and others. We encourage the industry to utilize these videos by displaying them on their closed circuit video systems in the workplace, or through other outlets. You can find the videos on YouTube in English ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXhZ3V-VMQ&feature=youtu.be) and Spanish (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmGuPXiKkWg&feature=youtu.be). Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture" We recently co-hosted a webinar and facilitated Q&A with Matrix Sciences International, Inc. titled Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture." The webinar discusses key mitigation strategies, including the need to validate and verify the effectiveness and execution of these controls, and how to develop and foster a company culture that focuses on COVID-19 control both within and outside the workplace. The recording is available to view on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFoWiRU-E3M). Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. COVID-19 What We've Learned - Best Practices for the Food Industry: Overview and Industry Panel Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from universities and organizations across the U.S., the IFS@CU has hosted 25 sessions of Virtual Office Hours to address food industry questions on COVID-19 since the end of March. This webinar will provide an overview of what we have learned, reviewing the best practices for the food industry. A facilitated discussion with an industry panel will address how best practices are being implemented. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzGVlpygT8-0J1-7KerQdw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Produce Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, June 18, 2020 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from Rutgers University, United Fresh Produce Association, the University of Delaware, and the University of Florida, this session for the Produce Industry to address questions related to COVID-19 will be led by Cornell University produce safety professionals including members of the Produce Safety Alliance, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Food Science. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sfuqtpzIpGtwwkkAZYUR9CPwISo0jqvYO After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell Cooperative Extension: Dr. Chris Watkins, Professor and Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cornell University: Dr. Laura Acuna-Maldonado, Extension Associate Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Bihn, Senior Extension Associate Ms. Donna Clements, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Connie Fisk, Extension Associate Mr. Tommy Saunders, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Don Stoeckel, Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Extension Associate Ms. Gretchen Wall, M.S., Extension Associate Rutgers University: Dr. Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Florida: Dr. Michelle Danyluk, Professor of Food Science Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health United Fresh Produce Association: Dr. Jennifer McEntire, Vice President, Food Safety & Technology Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping our website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. Consumer Resources on COVID-19 As a follow-up to the webinar and Q&A Dispelling Consumer Myths and Learning the Facts about COVID-19 , the IFS@CU in collaboration with CCE hosted a special session of Virtual Office Hours to address consumer questions on COVID-19. Topics covered include: Measures implemented in meat packing operations to reduce transmission of COVID-19; Guidance for grocery shopping and food handling; Impacts on the food supply chain and why they differ across commodities; Effectiveness of cloth face coverings; Transmission and activity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19; and The safety of takeout and delivery foods. You can view the session in full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_PszXV2oZc Additional consumer resources are also available on the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-safety-recommendation-consumer). ========================================= Business Safety Plan Webinars Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm New York State requires businesses to have a specific business safety plan in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes all farms, both food and non-food producing. In addition, a well-written and executed business safety plan will help reduce business liability risk during and after the pandemic. A Cornell Task Force recently developed materials to directly support farms in the plan writing process. Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development are offering a “NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support” webinar series with specialized webinars for Dairy/Livestock/Crop Farms, Fruit/Vegetable Farms, Retail Farms, Equine Farms and Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental Farms. The webinars, led by Extension specialists, will: Walk farmers through the need for and process to complete a safety plan as is required by all businesses for compliance with NY Forward Demonstrate project tools developed by Extension to write and complete a plan Share curated resources for specific industries WEBINAR DATES NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Dairy/Livestock/Crop) Farms : 7:30 – 8:30 PM | June 10 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Fruit/Vegetable) Farms : 12:00 – 1:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Retail) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 15 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Equine) Farms : 7:00 – 9:00 PM | June 17 The webinars are free and pre-registration is required. Recording links will be posted on the Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development NY Forward Business Safety Plans page. ========================================= Dining with Diabetes Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This program is offered by CCE Saratoga County: JOIN US VIA ZOOM:Cornell Cooperative ExtensionAlbany, Saratoga & Warren Countiespresented by Nutrition educatorsKaren Mort, MSCCE Albany Co.Diane Whitten, MSCCE Saratoga Co.Marybeth Mitcham, MPHCCE Warren Co.Dining with Diabetes is a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipes will be provided.Learn Morehttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuutqjgpGtUQTb8qcund3Zz9jpKEmBts ContactDiane WhittenCommunity Nutrition/Healthdsh23@cornell.edu518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= Business Safety Plan Webinars Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm New York State requires businesses to have a specific business safety plan in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes all farms, both food and non-food producing. In addition, a well-written and executed business safety plan will help reduce business liability risk during and after the pandemic. A Cornell Task Force recently developed materials to directly support farms in the plan writing process. Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development are offering a “NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support” webinar series with specialized webinars for Dairy/Livestock/Crop Farms, Fruit/Vegetable Farms, Retail Farms, Equine Farms and Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental Farms. The webinars, led by Extension specialists, will: Walk farmers through the need for and process to complete a safety plan as is required by all businesses for compliance with NY Forward Demonstrate project tools developed by Extension to write and complete a plan Share curated resources for specific industries WEBINAR DATES NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Dairy/Livestock/Crop) Farms : 7:30 – 8:30 PM | June 10 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Fruit/Vegetable) Farms : 12:00 – 1:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Retail) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 15 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Equine) Farms : 7:00 – 9:00 PM | June 17 The webinars are free and pre-registration is required. Recording links will be posted on the Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development NY Forward Business Safety Plans page. ========================================= 2020 Youth & Family Program Committee Meeting Dates Thursday, June 11, 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.  ========================================= Business Safety Plan Webinars Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New York State requires businesses to have a specific business safety plan in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes all farms, both food and non-food producing. In addition, a well-written and executed business safety plan will help reduce business liability risk during and after the pandemic. A Cornell Task Force recently developed materials to directly support farms in the plan writing process. Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development are offering a “NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support” webinar series with specialized webinars for Dairy/Livestock/Crop Farms, Fruit/Vegetable Farms, Retail Farms, Equine Farms and Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental Farms. The webinars, led by Extension specialists, will: Walk farmers through the need for and process to complete a safety plan as is required by all businesses for compliance with NY Forward Demonstrate project tools developed by Extension to write and complete a plan Share curated resources for specific industries WEBINAR DATES NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Dairy/Livestock/Crop) Farms : 7:30 – 8:30 PM | June 10 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Fruit/Vegetable) Farms : 12:00 – 1:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Retail) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 15 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Equine) Farms : 7:00 – 9:00 PM | June 17 The webinars are free and pre-registration is required. Recording links will be posted on the Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development NY Forward Business Safety Plans page. ========================================= Business Safety Plan Webinars Monday, June 15, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New York State requires businesses to have a specific business safety plan in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes all farms, both food and non-food producing. In addition, a well-written and executed business safety plan will help reduce business liability risk during and after the pandemic. A Cornell Task Force recently developed materials to directly support farms in the plan writing process. Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development are offering a “NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support” webinar series with specialized webinars for Dairy/Livestock/Crop Farms, Fruit/Vegetable Farms, Retail Farms, Equine Farms and Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental Farms. The webinars, led by Extension specialists, will: Walk farmers through the need for and process to complete a safety plan as is required by all businesses for compliance with NY Forward Demonstrate project tools developed by Extension to write and complete a plan Share curated resources for specific industries WEBINAR DATES NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Dairy/Livestock/Crop) Farms : 7:30 – 8:30 PM | June 10 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Fruit/Vegetable) Farms : 12:00 – 1:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Retail) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 15 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Equine) Farms : 7:00 – 9:00 PM | June 17 The webinars are free and pre-registration is required. Recording links will be posted on the Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development NY Forward Business Safety Plans page. ========================================= Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm June 1st: Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Join the Cornell University Department of Food Science's Extension Team and invited panelists for weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Upcoming sessions will focus on the produce industry, the general food industry (which is applicable to fruit and vegetable growers and packers, packinghouses, dairy foods processors, fruit and vegetable processors, food and beverage processors, regulators, association representatives, and educators) and the dairy foods industry. Speak directly to subject matter experts in sanitation, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, food safety culture, business continuity and the food safety of dairy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Virtual Office Hours are free and open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Do you have a question for the panel but do not want to ask it live? You can submit questions in advance: 1) When you register, 2) Anonymously on the IFS@CU website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/content/submit-question-virtual-office-hours), or 3) Via email (mail to: foodsafety@cornell.edu). See below for dates/times and information on how to register or visit the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/virtual-office-hours) to learn more about upcoming sessions. Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EDT) Cornell University dairy foods safety faculty will facilitate this session in collaboration with the Dairy Foods Research Centers, the National Dairy Council and the New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence to address questions on COVID-19. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsde2pqTkiG91R4sfIRl787frvRhNeO8H4 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell University: Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor in Food Science Mr. Rob Ralyea, M.S., Senior Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety Oregon State University: Dr. Jovana Kovacevic, Assistant Professor in Food Safety University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Wisconsin, Madison: Ms. Marianne Smukowski, Outreach Program Manager, Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research Utah State University: Dr. Taylor Oberg, Assistant Professor in Food Safety Dairy Management Inc.: Mr. Tim Stubbs, CFS, Vice President Product Research and Food Safety Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health Matrix Sciences International, Inc.: Ms. Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S., Executive Vice President & General Counsel Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. What is COVID-19? In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension, we have created short (~ 5 minute) videos that outline information about the virus that causes COVID-19 and strategies employees can adopt to protect themselves and others. We encourage the industry to utilize these videos by displaying them on their closed circuit video systems in the workplace, or through other outlets. You can find the videos on YouTube in English ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXhZ3V-VMQ&feature=youtu.be) and Spanish (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmGuPXiKkWg&feature=youtu.be). Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture" We recently co-hosted a webinar and facilitated Q&A with Matrix Sciences International, Inc. titled Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture." The webinar discusses key mitigation strategies, including the need to validate and verify the effectiveness and execution of these controls, and how to develop and foster a company culture that focuses on COVID-19 control both within and outside the workplace. The recording is available to view on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFoWiRU-E3M). Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. COVID-19 What We've Learned - Best Practices for the Food Industry: Overview and Industry Panel Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from universities and organizations across the U.S., the IFS@CU has hosted 25 sessions of Virtual Office Hours to address food industry questions on COVID-19 since the end of March. This webinar will provide an overview of what we have learned, reviewing the best practices for the food industry. A facilitated discussion with an industry panel will address how best practices are being implemented. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzGVlpygT8-0J1-7KerQdw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Produce Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, June 18, 2020 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from Rutgers University, United Fresh Produce Association, the University of Delaware, and the University of Florida, this session for the Produce Industry to address questions related to COVID-19 will be led by Cornell University produce safety professionals including members of the Produce Safety Alliance, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Food Science. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sfuqtpzIpGtwwkkAZYUR9CPwISo0jqvYO After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell Cooperative Extension: Dr. Chris Watkins, Professor and Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cornell University: Dr. Laura Acuna-Maldonado, Extension Associate Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Bihn, Senior Extension Associate Ms. Donna Clements, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Connie Fisk, Extension Associate Mr. Tommy Saunders, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Don Stoeckel, Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Extension Associate Ms. Gretchen Wall, M.S., Extension Associate Rutgers University: Dr. Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Florida: Dr. Michelle Danyluk, Professor of Food Science Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health United Fresh Produce Association: Dr. Jennifer McEntire, Vice President, Food Safety & Technology Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping our website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. Consumer Resources on COVID-19 As a follow-up to the webinar and Q&A Dispelling Consumer Myths and Learning the Facts about COVID-19 , the IFS@CU in collaboration with CCE hosted a special session of Virtual Office Hours to address consumer questions on COVID-19. Topics covered include: Measures implemented in meat packing operations to reduce transmission of COVID-19; Guidance for grocery shopping and food handling; Impacts on the food supply chain and why they differ across commodities; Effectiveness of cloth face coverings; Transmission and activity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19; and The safety of takeout and delivery foods. You can view the session in full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_PszXV2oZc Additional consumer resources are also available on the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-safety-recommendation-consumer). ========================================= 2020 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 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. ========================================= Homesteading and Self Sufficiency Webinars Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Saratoga: Natural Resources: Edible ForagingWhen we things of harvesting, we tend to look to fields that have been plowed and planted. While our corn is planted in straight rows, there are bountiful edible options intertwined in the woods and wild ecosystems that surround us. Join CCE Saratoga county as we look into what edible plants grow in our local area. Click here to visit the Homesteading Video Series homepage and check out our previous videos The Online Homesteading and Self Sufficiency series is the collaborative effort of the Agriculture Department with the Horticulture Department and Food and Nutrition Educator, Diane Whitten. In an effort to provide useful resources in light of COVID-19, this 8-week series will cover topics like “Adding Livestock to a Homesteaders Backyard” and “Fermenting Vegetables” with a variety in between. Videos will be released to the Homesteading and Self Sufficiency website on CCE’s page every Wednesday. The online series is free and open to the general public. For more information contact Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.eduFee Free Contact Nicolina Foti Agriculture Department nvf5@cornell.edu 518-885-8995 ext.2230 ========================================= Growing Herbs Webinar Wednesday, June 17, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Oneida:Looking for that perfect garden? You already have beautiful flowers, lovely foliage, and bountiful vegetables. What more do you need?  How about HERBS? Join Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Sturtevant as she shares her years of experience growing herbs and showing others how to enhance their gardens with nature’s wonder plants. You’ll learn how to start your herb garden with seed, plants, division, and cuttings. After guiding their growth through the season, Linda will show you how to harvest and store your delightful bounty.To get a link to the zoom training, please register through the following link:https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hlLfODepT_as9aeWXS-kVQAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.FeeFREE ContactHolly WiseConsumer Horticulture Educator, Plant Science Educatorhlw2@cornell.edu(315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 ========================================= Business Safety Plan Webinars Wednesday, June 17, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New York State requires businesses to have a specific business safety plan in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes all farms, both food and non-food producing. In addition, a well-written and executed business safety plan will help reduce business liability risk during and after the pandemic. A Cornell Task Force recently developed materials to directly support farms in the plan writing process. Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development are offering a “NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support” webinar series with specialized webinars for Dairy/Livestock/Crop Farms, Fruit/Vegetable Farms, Retail Farms, Equine Farms and Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental Farms. The webinars, led by Extension specialists, will: Walk farmers through the need for and process to complete a safety plan as is required by all businesses for compliance with NY Forward Demonstrate project tools developed by Extension to write and complete a plan Share curated resources for specific industries WEBINAR DATES NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Dairy/Livestock/Crop) Farms : 7:30 – 8:30 PM | June 10 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Fruit/Vegetable) Farms : 12:00 – 1:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Retail) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 11 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental) Farms : 7:00 – 8:00 PM | June 15 NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Equine) Farms : 7:00 – 9:00 PM | June 17 The webinars are free and pre-registration is required. Recording links will be posted on the Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development NY Forward Business Safety Plans page. ========================================= Dining with Diabetes Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This program is offered by CCE Saratoga County: JOIN US VIA ZOOM:Cornell Cooperative ExtensionAlbany, Saratoga & Warren Countiespresented by Nutrition educatorsKaren Mort, MSCCE Albany Co.Diane Whitten, MSCCE Saratoga Co.Marybeth Mitcham, MPHCCE Warren Co.Dining with Diabetes is a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipes will be provided.Learn Morehttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuutqjgpGtUQTb8qcund3Zz9jpKEmBts ContactDiane WhittenCommunity Nutrition/Healthdsh23@cornell.edu518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm June 1st: Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Join the Cornell University Department of Food Science's Extension Team and invited panelists for weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Upcoming sessions will focus on the produce industry, the general food industry (which is applicable to fruit and vegetable growers and packers, packinghouses, dairy foods processors, fruit and vegetable processors, food and beverage processors, regulators, association representatives, and educators) and the dairy foods industry. Speak directly to subject matter experts in sanitation, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, food safety culture, business continuity and the food safety of dairy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Virtual Office Hours are free and open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Do you have a question for the panel but do not want to ask it live? You can submit questions in advance: 1) When you register, 2) Anonymously on the IFS@CU website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/content/submit-question-virtual-office-hours), or 3) Via email (mail to: foodsafety@cornell.edu). See below for dates/times and information on how to register or visit the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/virtual-office-hours) to learn more about upcoming sessions. Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EDT) Cornell University dairy foods safety faculty will facilitate this session in collaboration with the Dairy Foods Research Centers, the National Dairy Council and the New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence to address questions on COVID-19. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsde2pqTkiG91R4sfIRl787frvRhNeO8H4 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell University: Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor in Food Science Mr. Rob Ralyea, M.S., Senior Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Dairy Extension Associate Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety Oregon State University: Dr. Jovana Kovacevic, Assistant Professor in Food Safety University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Wisconsin, Madison: Ms. Marianne Smukowski, Outreach Program Manager, Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research Utah State University: Dr. Taylor Oberg, Assistant Professor in Food Safety Dairy Management Inc.: Mr. Tim Stubbs, CFS, Vice President Product Research and Food Safety Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health Matrix Sciences International, Inc.: Ms. Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S., Executive Vice President & General Counsel Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. What is COVID-19? In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension, we have created short (~ 5 minute) videos that outline information about the virus that causes COVID-19 and strategies employees can adopt to protect themselves and others. We encourage the industry to utilize these videos by displaying them on their closed circuit video systems in the workplace, or through other outlets. You can find the videos on YouTube in English ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXhZ3V-VMQ&feature=youtu.be) and Spanish (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmGuPXiKkWg&feature=youtu.be). Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture" We recently co-hosted a webinar and facilitated Q&A with Matrix Sciences International, Inc. titled Validation, Verification and Development of a COVID-19 Control "Culture." The webinar discusses key mitigation strategies, including the need to validate and verify the effectiveness and execution of these controls, and how to develop and foster a company culture that focuses on COVID-19 control both within and outside the workplace. The recording is available to view on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFoWiRU-E3M). Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. COVID-19 What We've Learned - Best Practices for the Food Industry: Overview and Industry Panel Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from universities and organizations across the U.S., the IFS@CU has hosted 25 sessions of Virtual Office Hours to address food industry questions on COVID-19 since the end of March. This webinar will provide an overview of what we have learned, reviewing the best practices for the food industry. A facilitated discussion with an industry panel will address how best practices are being implemented. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzGVlpygT8-0J1-7KerQdw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Produce Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, June 18, 2020 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EDT) Joined by colleagues from Rutgers University, United Fresh Produce Association, the University of Delaware, and the University of Florida, this session for the Produce Industry to address questions related to COVID-19 will be led by Cornell University produce safety professionals including members of the Produce Safety Alliance, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the Department of Food Science. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sfuqtpzIpGtwwkkAZYUR9CPwISo0jqvYO After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell Cooperative Extension: Dr. Chris Watkins, Professor and Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cornell University: Dr. Laura Acuna-Maldonado, Extension Associate Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Bihn, Senior Extension Associate Ms. Donna Clements, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Connie Fisk, Extension Associate Mr. Tommy Saunders, M.S., Extension Associate Dr. Don Stoeckel, Extension Associate Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Extension Associate Ms. Gretchen Wall, M.S., Extension Associate Rutgers University: Dr. Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences University of Florida: Dr. Michelle Danyluk, Professor of Food Science Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health United Fresh Produce Association: Dr. Jennifer McEntire, Vice President, Food Safety & Technology Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping our website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. Consumer Resources on COVID-19 As a follow-up to the webinar and Q&A Dispelling Consumer Myths and Learning the Facts about COVID-19 , the IFS@CU in collaboration with CCE hosted a special session of Virtual Office Hours to address consumer questions on COVID-19. Topics covered include: Measures implemented in meat packing operations to reduce transmission of COVID-19; Guidance for grocery shopping and food handling; Impacts on the food supply chain and why they differ across commodities; Effectiveness of cloth face coverings; Transmission and activity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19; and The safety of takeout and delivery foods. You can view the session in full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_PszXV2oZc Additional consumer resources are also available on the IFS@CU's website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-safety-recommendation-consumer). ========================================= Money Management Choices in 2020 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: Together, Let's Chat:Money Management Choices in 2020Join us as we talk about strategies, tools, and resources to help you make smart money management choices for your household in 2020.This FREE program will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required.REGISTER HEREFor questions contact Meghan Young at 845-344-1234 x226 or email at my468@cornell.edu.Click here to view our flyer!FeeFreeLearn Morehttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvcOmvqjspGNDlVjzp7j3jOlitirEP48bc ContactMeghan YoungFamily & Consumer Sciences Resource Educator – Nutrition and Financial Managementmy468@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.226 ========================================= Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to address questions on COVID-19. Speak directly to subject matter experts in sanitation, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, food safety culture, business continuity and the food safety of dairy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Do you have a question for the panel but do not want to ask it live? You can submit questions in advance: 1) When you register, 2) Anonymously on the IFS@CU website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/content/submit-question-virtual-office-hours), or 3) Via email (mail to: foodsafety@cornell.edu). Visit the IFS@CU's website (instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/virtual-office-hours) to learn more about upcoming sessions. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYocOmoqz8jHdTsTX3Iox_oO_wDt15MFzbi After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell University: Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Bihn, Senior Extension Associate Dr. Olga Padilla-Zakour, Professor Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Extension Associate Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety Dr. Randy Worobo, Professor University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health Matrix Sciences International, Inc.: Ms. Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S., Executive Vice President & General Counsel Upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion Managing Customer Relations During COVID-19 Thursday, June 25, 2020 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (EDT) Many food and agricultural operations have established safety protocols, including practices customers are asked to follow, to reduce risks related to COVID-19. This can create many challenges when managing customer relations. Join with food and agriculture industry members as well as university personnel to discuss strategies for successfully managing COVID-19 consumer interactions at retail, restaurants, farmers markets, u-picks, and greenhouses. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LtLtY74XQ5CSPW0H4TfMGA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Food and Ag Industry and Academic Panel: Andrew Knafel, Clear Brook Farm Natalie Seymour, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Lamb, NYS Integrated Pest Management Betsy Bihn, Produce Safety Alliance Donna Paul, Produce Safety Alliance Tommy Saunders, Produce Safety Alliance Don Stoeckel, Produce Safety Alliance Paul Marra, Wegmans Food Markets Don Horowitz, Wittendales Florist and Greenhouses Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping our website (instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. Training Videos on COVID-19 for Food Processing Employees In collaboration with CCE Harvest NY, the Dairy Foods Extension Program and the Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University, we are pleased to announce the release of free, 10-minute training videos for food processing employees. This training is available in both English and Spanish and covers background information about the virus causing COVID-19 as well as prevention and control strategies to mitigate the spread of the virus. Participants who watch the video and complete a knowledge-check will receive an email of completion that can be utilized as a training record. English and Spanish versions are available. You can access this training by visiting the IFS@CU website or by following the links below. English: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CoTQuOrxpQX7w1 Spanish: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WMNc97mj5o6rNH For any additional questions on the training, reach out to Louise Felker ( lmf226@cornell.edu). COVID-19 What We've Learned -- Best Practices for the Food Industry Joined by colleagues from universities and organizations across the U.S., the IFS@CU has hosted 25 sessions of Virtual Office Hours to address food industry questions on COVID-19 since the end of March. This webinar will provide an overview of what we have learned, reviewing the best practices for the food industry. You can access the webinar on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmjn9gj9dP0 Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. < > ========================================= Homesteading and Self Sufficiency Webinars Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Saratoga: Natural Resources: Edible ForagingWhen we things of harvesting, we tend to look to fields that have been plowed and planted. While our corn is planted in straight rows, there are bountiful edible options intertwined in the woods and wild ecosystems that surround us. Join CCE Saratoga county as we look into what edible plants grow in our local area. Click here to visit the Homesteading Video Series homepage and check out our previous videos The Online Homesteading and Self Sufficiency series is the collaborative effort of the Agriculture Department with the Horticulture Department and Food and Nutrition Educator, Diane Whitten. In an effort to provide useful resources in light of COVID-19, this 8-week series will cover topics like “Adding Livestock to a Homesteaders Backyard” and “Fermenting Vegetables” with a variety in between. Videos will be released to the Homesteading and Self Sufficiency website on CCE’s page every Wednesday. The online series is free and open to the general public. For more information contact Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.eduFee Free Contact Nicolina Foti Agriculture Department nvf5@cornell.edu 518-885-8995 ext.2230 ========================================= Companion Planting Gardening Workshop Via Zoom Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Monroe: When planting in beds, there are benefits to combining varieties of plants! This approach mimics the way plants grow in the natural world. When certain plants are grown together, they can grow better, yield more fruit, and even taste better. These are called ‘companion plants’.Join us online for another free gardening workshop from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County! Participants will learn how to maximize their vegetable harvest using companion planting strategies.Registration is required in order to receive the link to the Zoom meeting. Click on the link below to get started!Sign language interpretation is available upon request. Send an email to: Central.Reservations@libraryweb.org ten days in advance. Presented by the Arts & Literature and Science, History & Social Sciences Divisions in association with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Central Library.FeeFREE!Learn Morehttps://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/6793045 ========================================= ​ 4-H Health & Fitness: Healthy Hearts - Interval Strength Wednesday, June 24, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Monroe: Join AmeriCorps VISTA Mike in this fitness activity, where you will learn some fun new strength exercises that will get your heart pumping!On Facebook PremiereFeeFREE - on Facebook PremiereLearn Morehttps://www.facebook.com/events/254979262430387/ ContactMichael Dondorfer4-H AmeriCorps VISTAmpd94@cornell.edu ========================================= Virtual 4-H Dairy Judging Workshop Series Wednesday, June 24, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Since we can’t get you all together to dairy judge, we are bringing it to your living room! Join Dr. Doug Waterman, Kevin Ziemba and Casey Hinz for a workshop series that teaches you the ideas and concepts of dairy judging across the breeds. Regardless, if you are new to dairy judging or a seasoned judge, these workshops will give you the opportunity to grow as a dairy judge, connect with your fellow dairy judgers (via Zoom), and build mastery in your dairy judging skills. Open to all NYS 4-H members, parents, coaches and 4-H Educators.Join us for four sessions with the first session is will include the how to’s and what to look for when judging dairy cattle. Sessions two, three and four you will be practicing judging cattle followed by analyzing them together. Seniors will be able to give oral reasons individually to the instructors via zoom or over the phone to with feedback to grow in their oral reasoning skills.Session 1 – June 24- 7:00-8:30PMSession 2 – July 8- 7:00-8:30PMSession 3 – July 29- 7:00-8:30PMSession 4 – August 5- 7:00-8:30PMHi there,You are invited to a Zoom meeting.When: Jun 24, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsd-2hrjwtHNeu1aAkFglKfg5NdkLDZgBNAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ========================================= Dining with Diabetes Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This program is offered by CCE Saratoga County: JOIN US VIA ZOOM:Cornell Cooperative ExtensionAlbany, Saratoga & Warren Countiespresented by Nutrition educatorsKaren Mort, MSCCE Albany Co.Diane Whitten, MSCCE Saratoga Co.Marybeth Mitcham, MPHCCE Warren Co.Dining with Diabetes is a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipes will be provided.Learn Morehttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuutqjgpGtUQTb8qcund3Zz9jpKEmBts ContactDiane WhittenCommunity Nutrition/Healthdsh23@cornell.edu518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Address Questions Concerning COVID-19 Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to address questions on COVID-19. Speak directly to subject matter experts in sanitation, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, food safety culture, business continuity and the food safety of dairy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Do you have a question for the panel but do not want to ask it live? You can submit questions in advance: 1) When you register, 2) Anonymously on the IFS@CU website ( instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/content/submit-question-virtual-office-hours), or 3) Via email (mail to: foodsafety@cornell.edu). Visit the IFS@CU's website (instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/virtual-office-hours) to learn more about upcoming sessions. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYocOmoqz8jHdTsTX3Iox_oO_wDt15MFzbi After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Subject matter experts on the panel Cornell University: Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Bihn, Senior Extension Associate Dr. Olga Padilla-Zakour, Professor Dr. Aljosa Trmcic, Extension Associate Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety Dr. Randy Worobo, Professor University of Delaware: Dr. Kalmia Kniel, Professor of Animal and Food Sciences Ecolab, Inc.: Dr. Ruth Petran, Senior Corporate Scientist in Food Safety & Public Health Matrix Sciences International, Inc.: Ms. Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S., Executive Vice President & General Counsel Upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion Managing Customer Relations During COVID-19 Thursday, June 25, 2020 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (EDT) Many food and agricultural operations have established safety protocols, including practices customers are asked to follow, to reduce risks related to COVID-19. This can create many challenges when managing customer relations. Join with food and agriculture industry members as well as university personnel to discuss strategies for successfully managing COVID-19 consumer interactions at retail, restaurants, farmers markets, u-picks, and greenhouses. Intended audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork. Cost: Free Registration required: cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LtLtY74XQ5CSPW0H4TfMGA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session. Food and Ag Industry and Academic Panel: Andrew Knafel, Clear Brook Farm Natalie Seymour, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Lamb, NYS Integrated Pest Management Betsy Bihn, Produce Safety Alliance Donna Paul, Produce Safety Alliance Tommy Saunders, Produce Safety Alliance Don Stoeckel, Produce Safety Alliance Paul Marra, Wegmans Food Markets Don Horowitz, Wittendales Florist and Greenhouses Food Industry Resources on COVID-19 Looking for more information on COVID-19 as it relates to your food business? We are keeping our website (instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources) updated with current information and resources on COVID-19 for the food industry. Training Videos on COVID-19 for Food Processing Employees In collaboration with CCE Harvest NY, the Dairy Foods Extension Program and the Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University, we are pleased to announce the release of free, 10-minute training videos for food processing employees. This training is available in both English and Spanish and covers background information about the virus causing COVID-19 as well as prevention and control strategies to mitigate the spread of the virus. Participants who watch the video and complete a knowledge-check will receive an email of completion that can be utilized as a training record. English and Spanish versions are available. You can access this training by visiting the IFS@CU website or by following the links below. English: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CoTQuOrxpQX7w1 Spanish: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WMNc97mj5o6rNH For any additional questions on the training, reach out to Louise Felker ( lmf226@cornell.edu). COVID-19 What We've Learned -- Best Practices for the Food Industry Joined by colleagues from universities and organizations across the U.S., the IFS@CU has hosted 25 sessions of Virtual Office Hours to address food industry questions on COVID-19 since the end of March. This webinar will provide an overview of what we have learned, reviewing the best practices for the food industry. You can access the webinar on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmjn9gj9dP0 Need assistance finding resources on the IFS@CU website? Reach out to us directly at foodsafety@cornell.edu. < > ========================================= ​ Managing $ Through Challenging Times Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Steuben County: COVID-19 has thrown the economy into a tailspin. How should we react? Let us help you get a handle on your personal financial situation with whatever challenge you are facing. Join us for some money tips to consider, not only during coronavirus, but during any challenging times.The goal of all of these steps is simple. You want to hold onto the aspects of your life that you most value and maintain them, no matter what the future holds. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that most of us are a little less independent than we thought and that unexpected things can strike at any time.Nancy Reigelsperger will walk you through: Facts every family should knowHow to prioritize spending to meet your basic needsLearn ways to cut back on non-essentials.On-line shopping luresWhat to do when you get behind on your billsDealing with debtPlus—Resources & TipsRegistration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAof-up...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ContactNancy ReigelspergerFinancial/Energy Educationnmr23@cornell.edu(607) 664-2573 ========================================= ​ What can I cook with... Zucchini? Monday, June 29, 2020 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Jefferson County:Do you have an abundance of zucchini growing in your garden? Join us on YouTube Live, Monday at 5PM, to see what you can cook with it!YouTube Live: https://youtu.be/jdWvXkUb8F8 ContactHannah AldayHealthy Lifestyles & Nutrition Educatorhea9@cornell.edu ========================================= Just Plant It: COVID-19 Victory Garden Online Series:Ongoing Friday, May 1, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THIS COVID-19 VICTORY GARDEN ONLINE GARDENING SERIES.To register: You will be able to access the site once you are registered. In the spirit of the World War I and II era Victory Gardens Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ontario County is offering a free online gardening course series that starts May 1, 2020 and continues throughout the gardening season. Our goal is to help you become more self-sufficient and better gardeners.Gardening provides more than food for the table. It gets you outside for some fresh air and exercise, and allows you to turn your mind off about the pandemic for a while. There are numerous studies that show gardening reduces blood pressure, depression and anxiety, helps the immune system better ward off disease and improves self-confidence and self-worth. Gardening reconnects you to the soil and the spirits that it holds. Like magic you cross into a different world when you enter your garden.Gardening also provides an opportunity for science exploration for youth and adults. Learn interesting concepts such as: Why after you plant a seed the roots go down and the stem and leaves come up? Do pole beans always grow and climb in a clockwise fashion? Will melons planted next to cucumbers taste like cucumbers? What country did the potato originate from? Do purple carrots taste better than orange carrots?Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced gardener (youth or adult) you are sure to find this course series helpful. We will be covering a wide range of topics such as garden site selection, soil preparation and fertility, raised beds and container gardening, vegetable selection, planting plan design, when and how to plant, succession planting, weed management options, strategies for watering, insect and disease pests and options in managing them, harvest tips, composting and more.Through this course series you will have direct access to our gardening specialist and Homes and Grounds educator, Russell Welser. Throughout the growing season he will help you with any problems you may encounter and answer any of your questions. He will be providing helpful growing tips throughout the gardening season.So come join us in the spirit of past Victory Gardens by planting your own COVID-19 Victory Garden. To register email ontario@cornell.edu with your name, address and phone number. You can register even after the May 1, 2020 start time.If you are not interested in a course series but would like some gardening resources check out our gardening page on our website. You can also contact Russell Welser, with your gardening questions year round.FeeFree online series ========================================= ​ Growing Woodland Mushrooms Tuesday, June 30, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Columbia & Green Counties: Are you interested in growing your own mushrooms or starting a small scale mushroom operation? If that’s you, join us virtually in our own Siuslaw Model Forest mushroom laying yard. We’ll also focus on shiitakes as a scale-able crop and best management practices so you can have this sustainable food source in your backyard or woods. We’ll explore other mushroom species and the different techniques for growing. Topics that we will cover include:Sourcing supplies for your productionThe process of inoculating and managing your mushroom logsScaling production to meet your needsOther woodland mushroom opportunitiesPresenter: Tracey Testo, Agriculture and Natural Resource Program CoordinatorRegister OnlineA zoom link will be sent to you after you sign up.ZoomThis presentation will be offered virtually using Zoom. To download and install the Zoom Application:Go to the Zoom 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 the webinar is a good idea.Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer. Alternatively, you may download the Zoom app on your tablet or phone.Once you have downloaded and installed Zoom, you may use the link provided with your registration to connect to the webinar. ContactTracey TestoProgram Coordinatortet35@cornell.edu(518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Vineyard Establishment and Care in the First 3 Years Tuesday, June 30, 2020 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Yates County: Speakers: Jim Meyers, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program; Others TBDEastern New York has seen significant plantings of new grapes outside of traditional grape-growing areas. Join us for a discussion of the care of non-bearing vineyards in the East.Register here!FeeFreeLearn Morehttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuf--tpjgiGdQdY3QLFP1g2FHWDfxCbkkp ========================================= Homesteading and Self Sufficiency Webinars Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Saratoga: Natural Resources: Edible ForagingWhen we things of harvesting, we tend to look to fields that have been plowed and planted. While our corn is planted in straight rows, there are bountiful edible options intertwined in the woods and wild ecosystems that surround us. Join CCE Saratoga county as we look into what edible plants grow in our local area. Click here to visit the Homesteading Video Series homepage and check out our previous videos The Online Homesteading and Self Sufficiency series is the collaborative effort of the Agriculture Department with the Horticulture Department and Food and Nutrition Educator, Diane Whitten. In an effort to provide useful resources in light of COVID-19, this 8-week series will cover topics like “Adding Livestock to a Homesteaders Backyard” and “Fermenting Vegetables” with a variety in between. Videos will be released to the Homesteading and Self Sufficiency website on CCE’s page every Wednesday. The online series is free and open to the general public. For more information contact Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.eduFee Free Contact Nicolina Foti Agriculture Department nvf5@cornell.edu 518-885-8995 ext.2230 ========================================= ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASS: JULY--What to Do in the Garden this Month Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This Program is Offered by CCE Tompkins:Do you ever wish someone would just give you a list of what needs to be done in the garden each month and then tell you how to do it? Your wish is our command!Join our horticulture team to learn what to do in July in the following categories: seed starting, vegetable gardening, herbaceous perennials, berries and small fruits, orchard fruits and nuts, soil preparation, climate wise practices, native plants and habitat, and sustainable lawn care. We'll share what we and other Master Gardeners are doing to care for our gardens and tell you our techniques for making it easy and fun and better for the earth.This class is taught by Horticulture Program Manager, Jennie Cramer, and Agriculture Educator, Mila Fournier who have been gardening for a collective 50 years and love to share their creative ways for making gardening more fun, more ecological, and less work.Register and pay 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-$30/sliding scale, pay what you can affordLearn Morehttps://mahaplatform.com/events/julywhattodo061020 ContactMargaret RoyallHorticulture Program Assistantmr2285@cornell.edu(607) 272-2292 voicemail ext. 244 ========================================= PASTA - Parenting A Second Time Around Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: PASTA - Parenting A Second Time AroundA seven-session, national award winning program designed for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who are in a parenting role.Tuesdays & ThursdaysJuly 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28Time: 6:30 - 8 PMBy ZoomNo Fee, donations are appreciated.Pre-registration required.For registration please contact Christina Ortega at (845) 344-1234 (ext. 278) or email at cmo37@cornell.eduCome to share and learn about: Changing roles and responsibilities.Understanding children’s development and behavior.Discipline that really works.Rebuilding a family.Legal concerns.Teen concerns and challenges.Community resources & advocacy techniques.“We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”– Margaret MeadClick here to view our flyer!FeeFree, but pre-registration required ContactChristina OrtegaFamily & Consumer Sciences Department Administrative Assistantcmo37@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.278 ========================================= Homesteading and Self Sufficiency Webinars Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Saratoga: Natural Resources: Edible ForagingWhen we things of harvesting, we tend to look to fields that have been plowed and planted. While our corn is planted in straight rows, there are bountiful edible options intertwined in the woods and wild ecosystems that surround us. Join CCE Saratoga county as we look into what edible plants grow in our local area. Click here to visit the Homesteading Video Series homepage and check out our previous videos The Online Homesteading and Self Sufficiency series is the collaborative effort of the Agriculture Department with the Horticulture Department and Food and Nutrition Educator, Diane Whitten. In an effort to provide useful resources in light of COVID-19, this 8-week series will cover topics like “Adding Livestock to a Homesteaders Backyard” and “Fermenting Vegetables” with a variety in between. Videos will be released to the Homesteading and Self Sufficiency website on CCE’s page every Wednesday. The online series is free and open to the general public. For more information contact Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.eduFee Free Contact Nicolina Foti Agriculture Department nvf5@cornell.edu 518-885-8995 ext.2230 ========================================= 2020 Invasive Species Mapping Challenge Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This program is put on by CCE Saratoga:  The NY iMapInvasives Team's 5th Annual Invasive Species Mapping Challenge will run from June 24th-July 8th this year. We invite the public to participate in this citizen science effort to map the distributions of four key species: jumping worm, tree of heaven, water chestnut, and European frogbit! In this webinar, we will cover the identification of these species and how you can participate.First prize contributors searching for each species receive a small gift - this challenge is a lot of fun each year and we hope you will join us! Click here to register Contact Kristopher Williams PRISM Coordinator, Capital/Mohawk Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management kbw44@cornell.edu 518-885-8995 ext. 2218 ========================================= 4-H Healthy & Fitness: Yoga Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm This program is offered by CCE Monroe County:Let's Move! Monroe County 4-H presents Healthy Hearts: YOGA!Join Mike in testing your flexibility and balance with this yoga training! You will also learn 5 simple yoga poses that can be practiced in order to improve your flexibility and balance.This program will take place on Facebook Premiere on Wednesday, July 8.FeeFREELearn Morehttps://www.facebook.com/4HMonroeCounty/ ContactMichael Dondorfer4-H AmeriCorps VISTAmpd94@cornell.edu ========================================= Virtual 4-H Dairy Judging Workshop Series Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Since we can’t get you all together to dairy judge, we are bringing it to your living room! Join Dr. Doug Waterman, Kevin Ziemba and Casey Hinz for a workshop series that teaches you the ideas and concepts of dairy judging across the breeds. Regardless, if you are new to dairy judging or a seasoned judge, these workshops will give you the opportunity to grow as a dairy judge, connect with your fellow dairy judgers (via Zoom), and build mastery in your dairy judging skills. Open to all NYS 4-H members, parents, coaches and 4-H Educators.Join us for four sessions with the first session is will include the how to’s and what to look for when judging dairy cattle. Sessions two, three and four you will be practicing judging cattle followed by analyzing them together. Seniors will be able to give oral reasons individually to the instructors via zoom or over the phone to with feedback to grow in their oral reasoning skills.Session 1 – June 24- 7:00-8:30PMSession 2 – July 8- 7:00-8:30PMSession 3 – July 29- 7:00-8:30PMSession 4 – August 5- 7:00-8:30PMHi there,You are invited to a Zoom meeting.When: Jun 24, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsd-2hrjwtHNeu1aAkFglKfg5NdkLDZgBNAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ========================================= Eat Smart, Live Strong: A Virtual Healthy Cooking Series Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:00 am - 10:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Jefferson: The classes in this cooking series will be held through Zoom and Facebook live. Register at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=JCEatSmartLiveStrong_222. FeeFree ContactRachel RalyaSNAP-Ed Educatorrer259@cornell.edu315-788-8450 ========================================= PASTA - Parenting A Second Time Around Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: PASTA - Parenting A Second Time AroundA seven-session, national award winning program designed for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who are in a parenting role.Tuesdays & ThursdaysJuly 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28Time: 6:30 - 8 PMBy ZoomNo Fee, donations are appreciated.Pre-registration required.For registration please contact Christina Ortega at (845) 344-1234 (ext. 278) or email at cmo37@cornell.eduCome to share and learn about: Changing roles and responsibilities.Understanding children’s development and behavior.Discipline that really works.Rebuilding a family.Legal concerns.Teen concerns and challenges.Community resources & advocacy techniques.“We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”– Margaret MeadClick here to view our flyer!FeeFree, but pre-registration required ContactChristina OrtegaFamily & Consumer Sciences Department Administrative Assistantcmo37@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.278 ========================================= ​ Environmentally Friendly Gardening (Virtual) Friday, July 10, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Jefferson: This program will explore best practices for conscious gardening to include: Using less turfNatural practices Beneficial insectsNative plantsWater conservationGarden recycling Please register for this webinar at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqcOuhpj4rEt2viV9kBUkjLDxWA7FE8RWpVeterans/Military families are welcome and encouraged to attend.FeeFree ContactSue GwiseConsumer Horticulture Educator & Master Gardener CoordinatorSjg42@cornell.edu315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Power of Produce Club: Week 1 (ONLINE ONLY) Monday, July 6, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Essex:  Join us this farmers market season for the Power of Produce Club - Online version! The Power of Produce (POP) Club is a farmers market children’s program that aims to teach children about fruits and vegetables, local food systems, and making healthy food choices through a series of fun activities. Each week the POP Club meets at local farmers markets, and children get an opportunity to taste a locally grown fruit or vegetable, participate in the activity and choose a fruit or vegetable to purchase. This year, COVID-19 is hindering our ability to run the POP Club as anticipated, but we would still like to offer a modified version that children can participate in from home. Each week we will focus on a fruit or vegetable in season that can be purchased at the local farmers markets, with an activity to help children learn about the local food system. Please note: Registration is required for each child to participate in this event. You only need to register once to be able to participate in activities each week.Learn More https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/popclub2020_215 Contact Meghan Brooks, M.S. Farm to School Educator meb377@cornell.edu 518-962-4810 x405 ========================================= 4-H Babysitting Course: Online Monday, July 13, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The babysitter’s course will be held via ZOOM on July 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th from 1-3 PM. All youth must be 12 years of age to participate and registration payment ($25 for 4-Hers, $35 for non 4-Hers) must be made to secure a spot in the class. Class size limited to the first 20 youth registered and payment received.In order to confirm your spot, please mail a check to our office at 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5 Plattsburgh NY 12901, or stop by in person to pay with cash or check between the hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm. To register, please follow the link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4Hbabysittingcourse2020_209 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= 4-H Babysitting Course: Online Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The babysitter’s course will be held via ZOOM on July 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th from 1-3 PM. All youth must be 12 years of age to participate and registration payment ($25 for 4-Hers, $35 for non 4-Hers) must be made to secure a spot in the class. Class size limited to the first 20 youth registered and payment received.In order to confirm your spot, please mail a check to our office at 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5 Plattsburgh NY 12901, or stop by in person to pay with cash or check between the hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm. To register, please follow the link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4Hbabysittingcourse2020_209 ========================================= PASTA - Parenting A Second Time Around Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: PASTA - Parenting A Second Time AroundA seven-session, national award winning program designed for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who are in a parenting role.Tuesdays & ThursdaysJuly 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28Time: 6:30 - 8 PMBy ZoomNo Fee, donations are appreciated.Pre-registration required.For registration please contact Christina Ortega at (845) 344-1234 (ext. 278) or email at cmo37@cornell.eduCome to share and learn about: Changing roles and responsibilities.Understanding children’s development and behavior.Discipline that really works.Rebuilding a family.Legal concerns.Teen concerns and challenges.Community resources & advocacy techniques.“We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”– Margaret MeadClick here to view our flyer!FeeFree, but pre-registration required ContactChristina OrtegaFamily & Consumer Sciences Department Administrative Assistantcmo37@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.278 ========================================= 4-H Babysitting Course: Online Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The babysitter’s course will be held via ZOOM on July 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th from 1-3 PM. All youth must be 12 years of age to participate and registration payment ($25 for 4-Hers, $35 for non 4-Hers) must be made to secure a spot in the class. Class size limited to the first 20 youth registered and payment received.In order to confirm your spot, please mail a check to our office at 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5 Plattsburgh NY 12901, or stop by in person to pay with cash or check between the hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm. To register, please follow the link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4Hbabysittingcourse2020_209 ========================================= Eat Smart, Live Strong: A Virtual Healthy Cooking Series Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:00 am - 10:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Jefferson: The classes in this cooking series will be held through Zoom and Facebook live. Register at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=JCEatSmartLiveStrong_222. FeeFree ContactRachel RalyaSNAP-Ed Educatorrer259@cornell.edu315-788-8450 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= 4-H Babysitting Course: Online Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The babysitter’s course will be held via ZOOM on July 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th from 1-3 PM. All youth must be 12 years of age to participate and registration payment ($25 for 4-Hers, $35 for non 4-Hers) must be made to secure a spot in the class. Class size limited to the first 20 youth registered and payment received.In order to confirm your spot, please mail a check to our office at 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5 Plattsburgh NY 12901, or stop by in person to pay with cash or check between the hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm. To register, please follow the link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4Hbabysittingcourse2020_209 ========================================= PASTA - Parenting A Second Time Around Thursday, July 16, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: PASTA - Parenting A Second Time AroundA seven-session, national award winning program designed for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who are in a parenting role.Tuesdays & ThursdaysJuly 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28Time: 6:30 - 8 PMBy ZoomNo Fee, donations are appreciated.Pre-registration required.For registration please contact Christina Ortega at (845) 344-1234 (ext. 278) or email at cmo37@cornell.eduCome to share and learn about: Changing roles and responsibilities.Understanding children’s development and behavior.Discipline that really works.Rebuilding a family.Legal concerns.Teen concerns and challenges.Community resources & advocacy techniques.“We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”– Margaret MeadClick here to view our flyer!FeeFree, but pre-registration required ContactChristina OrtegaFamily & Consumer Sciences Department Administrative Assistantcmo37@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.278 ========================================= 4-H Babysitting Course: Online Friday, July 17, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The babysitter’s course will be held via ZOOM on July 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th from 1-3 PM. All youth must be 12 years of age to participate and registration payment ($25 for 4-Hers, $35 for non 4-Hers) must be made to secure a spot in the class. Class size limited to the first 20 youth registered and payment received.In order to confirm your spot, please mail a check to our office at 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5 Plattsburgh NY 12901, or stop by in person to pay with cash or check between the hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm. To register, please follow the link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4Hbabysittingcourse2020_209 ========================================= ​ Power of Produce Club: Week 2 (ONLINE ONLY) Monday, July 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm This program is offfered by CCE Essex: Join us this farmers market season for the Power of Produce Club - Online version!The Power of Produce (POP) Club is a farmers market children’s program that aims to teach children about fruits and vegetables, local food systems, and making healthy food choices through a series of fun activities. Each week the POP Club meets at local farmers markets, and children get an opportunity to taste a locally grown fruit or vegetable, participate in the activity and choose a fruit or vegetable to purchase. This year, COVID-19 is hindering our ability to run the POP Club as anticipated, but we would still like to offer a modified version that children can participate in from home. Each week we will focus on a fruit or vegetable in season that can be purchased at the local farmers markets, with an activity to help children learn about the local food system.Please note: Registration is required for each child to participate in this event. You only need to register once to be able to participate in activities each week.Learn Morehttps://reg.cce.cornell.edu/popclub2020_215 ContactMeghan Brooks, M.S.Farm to School Educatormeb377@cornell.edu518-962-4810 x405 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= PASTA - Parenting A Second Time Around Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: PASTA - Parenting A Second Time AroundA seven-session, national award winning program designed for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who are in a parenting role.Tuesdays & ThursdaysJuly 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28Time: 6:30 - 8 PMBy ZoomNo Fee, donations are appreciated.Pre-registration required.For registration please contact Christina Ortega at (845) 344-1234 (ext. 278) or email at cmo37@cornell.eduCome to share and learn about: Changing roles and responsibilities.Understanding children’s development and behavior.Discipline that really works.Rebuilding a family.Legal concerns.Teen concerns and challenges.Community resources & advocacy techniques.“We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”– Margaret MeadClick here to view our flyer!FeeFree, but pre-registration required ContactChristina OrtegaFamily & Consumer Sciences Department Administrative Assistantcmo37@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.278 ========================================= Eat Smart, Live Strong: A Virtual Healthy Cooking Series Thursday, July 23, 2020 9:00 am - 10:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Jefferson: The classes in this cooking series will be held through Zoom and Facebook live. Register at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=JCEatSmartLiveStrong_222. FeeFree ContactRachel RalyaSNAP-Ed Educatorrer259@cornell.edu315-788-8450 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= PASTA - Parenting A Second Time Around Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: PASTA - Parenting A Second Time AroundA seven-session, national award winning program designed for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who are in a parenting role.Tuesdays & ThursdaysJuly 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28Time: 6:30 - 8 PMBy ZoomNo Fee, donations are appreciated.Pre-registration required.For registration please contact Christina Ortega at (845) 344-1234 (ext. 278) or email at cmo37@cornell.eduCome to share and learn about: Changing roles and responsibilities.Understanding children’s development and behavior.Discipline that really works.Rebuilding a family.Legal concerns.Teen concerns and challenges.Community resources & advocacy techniques.“We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”– Margaret MeadClick here to view our flyer!FeeFree, but pre-registration required ContactChristina OrtegaFamily & Consumer Sciences Department Administrative Assistantcmo37@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.278 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Tuesday, July 28, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= PASTA - Parenting A Second Time Around Tuesday, July 28, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This program is offered by CCE Orange County: PASTA - Parenting A Second Time AroundA seven-session, national award winning program designed for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who are in a parenting role.Tuesdays & ThursdaysJuly 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28Time: 6:30 - 8 PMBy ZoomNo Fee, donations are appreciated.Pre-registration required.For registration please contact Christina Ortega at (845) 344-1234 (ext. 278) or email at cmo37@cornell.eduCome to share and learn about: Changing roles and responsibilities.Understanding children’s development and behavior.Discipline that really works.Rebuilding a family.Legal concerns.Teen concerns and challenges.Community resources & advocacy techniques.“We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”– Margaret MeadClick here to view our flyer!FeeFree, but pre-registration required ContactChristina OrtegaFamily & Consumer Sciences Department Administrative Assistantcmo37@cornell.edu845-344-1234 Ext.278 ========================================= Virtual 4-H Dairy Judging Workshop Series Wednesday, July 29, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Since we can’t get you all together to dairy judge, we are bringing it to your living room! Join Dr. Doug Waterman, Kevin Ziemba and Casey Hinz for a workshop series that teaches you the ideas and concepts of dairy judging across the breeds. Regardless, if you are new to dairy judging or a seasoned judge, these workshops will give you the opportunity to grow as a dairy judge, connect with your fellow dairy judgers (via Zoom), and build mastery in your dairy judging skills. Open to all NYS 4-H members, parents, coaches and 4-H Educators.Join us for four sessions with the first session is will include the how to’s and what to look for when judging dairy cattle. Sessions two, three and four you will be practicing judging cattle followed by analyzing them together. Seniors will be able to give oral reasons individually to the instructors via zoom or over the phone to with feedback to grow in their oral reasoning skills.Session 1 – June 24- 7:00-8:30PMSession 2 – July 8- 7:00-8:30PMSession 3 – July 29- 7:00-8:30PMSession 4 – August 5- 7:00-8:30PMHi there,You are invited to a Zoom meeting.When: Jun 24, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsd-2hrjwtHNeu1aAkFglKfg5NdkLDZgBNAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ========================================= Eat Smart, Live Strong: A Virtual Healthy Cooking Series Thursday, July 30, 2020 9:00 am - 10:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Jefferson: The classes in this cooking series will be held through Zoom and Facebook live. Register at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=JCEatSmartLiveStrong_222. FeeFree ContactRachel RalyaSNAP-Ed Educatorrer259@cornell.edu315-788-8450 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Virtual 4-H Dairy Judging Workshop Series Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Since we can’t get you all together to dairy judge, we are bringing it to your living room! Join Dr. Doug Waterman, Kevin Ziemba and Casey Hinz for a workshop series that teaches you the ideas and concepts of dairy judging across the breeds. Regardless, if you are new to dairy judging or a seasoned judge, these workshops will give you the opportunity to grow as a dairy judge, connect with your fellow dairy judgers (via Zoom), and build mastery in your dairy judging skills. Open to all NYS 4-H members, parents, coaches and 4-H Educators.Join us for four sessions with the first session is will include the how to’s and what to look for when judging dairy cattle. Sessions two, three and four you will be practicing judging cattle followed by analyzing them together. Seniors will be able to give oral reasons individually to the instructors via zoom or over the phone to with feedback to grow in their oral reasoning skills.Session 1 – June 24- 7:00-8:30PMSession 2 – July 8- 7:00-8:30PMSession 3 – July 29- 7:00-8:30PMSession 4 – August 5- 7:00-8:30PMHi there,You are invited to a Zoom meeting.When: Jun 24, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsd-2hrjwtHNeu1aAkFglKfg5NdkLDZgBNAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ========================================= Eat Smart, Live Strong: A Virtual Healthy Cooking Series Thursday, August 6, 2020 9:00 am - 10:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Jefferson: The classes in this cooking series will be held through Zoom and Facebook live. Register at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=JCEatSmartLiveStrong_222. FeeFree ContactRachel RalyaSNAP-Ed Educatorrer259@cornell.edu315-788-8450 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Eat Smart, Live Strong: A Virtual Healthy Cooking Series Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:00 am - 10:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Jefferson: The classes in this cooking series will be held through Zoom and Facebook live. Register at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=JCEatSmartLiveStrong_222. FeeFree ContactRachel RalyaSNAP-Ed Educatorrer259@cornell.edu315-788-8450 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Thursday, August 13, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= 2020 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, August 18, 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. ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Thursday, August 20, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Thursday, August 27, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Tuesday, September 1, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= ​ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This Program is offered by CCE Sullivan These classes will be offered using Zoom.This gentle Sun Style form of Tai Chi, approved by the U.S. CDC, has been shown to reduce falls by as much as 70% if practiced routinely. An ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, smooth, and graceful movements) Tai Chi helps to increase strength, balance, and posture. With continued practice, Tai Chi helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps to reduce stress!The one-hour class includes 10-15 minutes of warmup exercises followed by learning and practicing the basic six Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is performed while standing; participants may use a chair if balance, strength, or pain is an issue. Workshop materials for Tai Chi for Arthritis program (handouts) will be sent electronically to participants per NYS DOH Fall Prevention Program guidelines. Participants will view both class leader and Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD 's creator Dr. Paul Lam demonstrate the warmups and the basic movements. Participants will be required to: Wear supportive footwear (no flipflops/clogs) with good soles Practice area in their home requires at least 3'x5' that is free of barriers or clutter and has smooth flooring without scatter rugs (no fall hazards) A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with both audio and video capabilities to be able to view and listen to the instructor.This program is supported through funding from the NYS and Sullivan county offices for the aging.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Program flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/at...Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ys...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.FeeFree! ContactAbyssinia Pla ElOperations Coordinatorap658@cornell.edu(845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Ag Committee Meeting Dates Thursday, September 3, 2020 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.The April 2nd meeting has been canceled.  ========================================= 2020 Youth & Family Program Committee Meeting Dates Thursday, September 10, 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.  ========================================= 2020 Board of Directors Meeting Dates Tuesday, September 15, 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. ========================================= 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. ========================================= 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. =========================================