Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, November 28, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 The Oneida County Public Market is Oneida County’s only year-round market, offering fresh, healthy and locally grown and raised foods to the community 12 months out of the year. Respecting the seasons of upstate New York is the key to creating a market atmosphere that supports the farmer, the producer and the consumer.Beginning Saturday, On October 17, 2020, the Public Market will be moving inside Union Station to the Main Lobby. Market sessions will continue weekly through December 26. And will be every other week starting on Saturday, January 9 through April 17, 2021. Our 10th year of operation will begin Saturday, May 15, 2021.COVID 19 mandates will be in place with masks required and social distancing throughout the market space.All markets are on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the happenings throughout the year. For more information go to www.oneidacountymarket.com. pay at market Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Monday, November 30, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  Monday, November 30, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMTuesday, December 1, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMWednesday, December 2, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMThursday, December 3, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMFriday, December 4, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Tuesday, December 1, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  Monday, November 30, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMTuesday, December 1, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMWednesday, December 2, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMThursday, December 3, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMFriday, December 4, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Wednesday, December 2, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  Monday, November 30, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMTuesday, December 1, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMWednesday, December 2, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMThursday, December 3, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMFriday, December 4, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  Monday, November 30, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMTuesday, December 1, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMWednesday, December 2, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMThursday, December 3, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMFriday, December 4, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Friday, December 4, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  Monday, November 30, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMTuesday, December 1, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMWednesday, December 2, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMThursday, December 3, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMFriday, December 4, 2020, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Tours Saturday, December 5, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Shopping at a Farmers' Market helps you fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables $15 of tokens to purchase Fresh Produce* For SNAP Eligible Adults 18+*1 tour per household, per yearParticipants must arrive On-time to take their TOUR! Look for SNAP-Ed booth by the EBT Machine inside Union Train StationYou must register & complete the tour. Register here Mary Stockhauser, mas889@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 178 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Tours Saturday, December 5, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Shopping at a Farmers' Market helps you fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables $15 of tokens to purchase Fresh Produce* For SNAP Eligible Adults 18+*1 tour per household, per yearParticipants must arrive On-time to take their TOUR! Look for SNAP-Ed booth by the EBT Machine inside Union Train StationYou must register & complete the tour. Register here Mary Stockhauser, mas889@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 178 ========================================= Thinking about Starting a Red Meat Packing Plant in NY State? Wednesday, December 9, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm This webinar will lay out some of the primary considerations for opening a red meat slaughter and processing facility, from infrastructure to regulations and from labor to financing. Presenter Marty Broccoli of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oneida County has 40 years of experience in the meatpacking industry and provides technical assistance for new plants in NY. Keith Schrader is a long-time beef farmer who owns Schrader Farms Meat Market, a USDA slaughterhouse in Romulus, NY.Both will share key tips and lessons learned, with ample time for Q&A.  Free Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= Inspired by Annie's Project, A 2 session free program for farm women Wednesday, December 9, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday December 9th, 6:30-8pmCome and get “Inspired by Annie’s” with Bonnie Collins and Laura Biasillo, NYS Annie's Project facilitators, as we unpack stress management specific to farm women. We'll cover:• Financial Stressors; • Emotional Stress; AND • the Art of negotiationTuesday December 15th, 6:30-8pmJoin Bonnie Collins & Laura Biasillo, NYS Annie's Project trainers, as we discuss health and safety concerns for farm women. Our special guest will be Christina Day with Bassett Healthcare/NY Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health. We'll be discussing: Tools and ergonomics for farm womenHealth issues for women; ANDSafety surrounding women and teens on the farmRegistration is required Information on how to register can be found here. FREE Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Opioid Prevention Education: What it looks like and why it's necessary Thursday, December 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom in to hear Ellen Olson, CCE's Team UP LEAD talk about this epidemic facing so many individuals and families today!  Find out how you can help prevent substance abuse disorders through education.Parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, club leaders, anyone can benefit from this amazing zoom meeting!Hit the registration link below and sign up in advance for this meeting:Once registered: You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. FREE Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Tours Saturday, December 12, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Shopping at a Farmers' Market helps you fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables $15 of tokens to purchase Fresh Produce* For SNAP Eligible Adults 18+*1 tour per household, per yearParticipants must arrive On-time to take their TOUR! Look for SNAP-Ed booth by the EBT Machine inside Union Train StationYou must register & complete the tour. Register here Mary Stockhauser, mas889@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 178 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Tours Saturday, December 12, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Shopping at a Farmers' Market helps you fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables $15 of tokens to purchase Fresh Produce* For SNAP Eligible Adults 18+*1 tour per household, per yearParticipants must arrive On-time to take their TOUR! Look for SNAP-Ed booth by the EBT Machine inside Union Train StationYou must register & complete the tour. Register here Mary Stockhauser, mas889@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 178 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Saturday, December 12, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 Participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates held at CCE OneidaMAT Independent Study - Thursday, November 19, 2020, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMMAT Independent Study -Saturday, December 12, 2020, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= Inspired by Annie's Project, A 2 session free program for farm women Tuesday, December 15, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday December 9th, 6:30-8pmCome and get “Inspired by Annie’s” with Bonnie Collins and Laura Biasillo, NYS Annie's Project facilitators, as we unpack stress management specific to farm women. We'll cover:• Financial Stressors; • Emotional Stress; AND • the Art of negotiationTuesday December 15th, 6:30-8pmJoin Bonnie Collins & Laura Biasillo, NYS Annie's Project trainers, as we discuss health and safety concerns for farm women. Our special guest will be Christina Day with Bassett Healthcare/NY Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health. We'll be discussing: Tools and ergonomics for farm womenHealth issues for women; ANDSafety surrounding women and teens on the farmRegistration is required Information on how to register can be found here. FREE Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Tours Saturday, December 19, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Shopping at a Farmers' Market helps you fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables $15 of tokens to purchase Fresh Produce* For SNAP Eligible Adults 18+*1 tour per household, per yearParticipants must arrive On-time to take their TOUR! Look for SNAP-Ed booth by the EBT Machine inside Union Train StationYou must register & complete the tour. Register here Mary Stockhauser, mas889@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 178 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Tours Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Shopping at a Farmers' Market helps you fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables $15 of tokens to purchase Fresh Produce* For SNAP Eligible Adults 18+*1 tour per household, per yearParticipants must arrive On-time to take their TOUR! Look for SNAP-Ed booth by the EBT Machine inside Union Train StationYou must register & complete the tour. Register here Mary Stockhauser, mas889@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 178 ========================================= HELP SAVE LOCAL FARMS! Monday, November 2, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm YOUR $25 DONATION will go toward SAVING OUR FARMS, SAVING OUR FOOD. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A #Save Our Farms Save Our Food T-Shirt.Like never before our local farmers need to know that "We've Got Their Backs!" For generations they've taken care of us, Now it’s our turn to take care of them. The COVID-19 Pandemic has destroyed market outlets for farmers' products and threatened their financial stability. SOME LOCAL FARMERS ARE IN JEOPARDY OF LOSING THEIR FARMS and NOT BEING ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES, or ours.Read local farm stories on the BIG FROG 104 website: Read stories of Local Farmers.YOUR LOCAL CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF ONEIDA COUNTY is sponsoring and overseeing the collection and distribution of the these donations.  All proceeds will go to local farmers. Please include your tshirt size and mailing address in the PayPal Notes when making your donation. Donation ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificateClass will be held in-person at CCE Oneida with a maximum of 6 participants.Registration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Thursday, January 14, 2021 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificateClass will be held in-person at CCE Oneida with a maximum of 6 participants.Registration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Friday, January 15, 2021 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificateClass will be held in-person at CCE Oneida with a maximum of 6 participants.Registration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= 2021 HERB AND FLOWER FESTIVAL COMING JUNE 19TH, 9A-2:30P Saturday, June 19, 2021 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 Over 40 vendors:Annuals, perennials, herbs, and moresucculents and cactusmushroom growinggarden decorgardening supplieshomemade fudgegreat foodtours of the gardensfree garden sessions inside the buildingmuch more     Hosted for the 24th year at our Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens in        Oriskany, NY, just off Judd Rd, and 5 minutes from Thruway Exit 32 in Westmoreland. $4 per person Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 =========================================