Gardening Sessions Saturday, September 18, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 Oneida County Master Gardener VolunteersInvite you to join them the 3rd Saturday of the month May—Oct 2021from 9am to 12pmin the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens atCCE Oneida County, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NYCome see what goes on in the gardens throughout the growing season,ask/submit questions, take a walk on our nature trails;masks and social distancing are required May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16(sessions are weather permitting and may be cancelled due to rain or excessive heat) FREE Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, September 18, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Oneida County Public Market Celebrates 10 yearsMarkets held every Saturday through December 2021.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.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 ========================================= Beef Pasture Walk Saturday, September 18, 2021 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Towpath Farms (Mike & Kelly Jones), 6127 Happy Valley Road , Verona, NY 13478 All local beef producers are encouraged to attend a beef pasture walk scheduled for Saturday September 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Join our hosts, Kelly and Mike Jones, owners of Towpath Farms located at 6127 Happy Valley Road in Verona. Topics slated for discussion include, but are not limited to: planning paddocks sizes; approaches to parasite management; winter feeding strategies and more. Towpath Farms has constructed a covered hay feeding structure that works well and is worth viewing in person. Reservations are required and allow us to contact you in the event of cancellations or last minute changes. Please register by email to mrm7@cornell.edu or by phone to 315.368.8603. Social distancing practices will be implemented. Contact Marylynn at 315-736-3394 ext. 132 with further questions. free Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, September 25, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Oneida County Public Market Celebrates 10 yearsMarkets held every Saturday through December 2021.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.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 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, October 2, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Oneida County Public Market Celebrates 10 yearsMarkets held every Saturday through December 2021.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.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 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 Oneida County Public Market Celebrates 10 yearsMarkets held every Saturday through December 2021.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.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 ========================================= Gardening Sessions Saturday, October 16, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 Oneida County Master Gardener VolunteersInvite you to join them the 3rd Saturday of the month May—Oct 2021from 9am to 12pmin the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens atCCE Oneida County, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NYCome see what goes on in the gardens throughout the growing season,ask/submit questions, take a walk on our nature trails;masks and social distancing are required May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16(sessions are weather permitting and may be cancelled due to rain or excessive heat) FREE Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Wednesday, October 27, 2021 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 This training will provide an understanding of state regulations and basic standards expected to give children the best opportunity for care in an environment that is safe. This training will give providers the knowledge to observe and predict any risk and eliminate hazards, as well as consistently practicing routines that lead to the prevention of germ transmission and illness.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 limited number of spaces available.Registration Fee: $260 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, October 28, 2021 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 This training will provide an understanding of state regulations and basic standards expected to give children the best opportunity for care in an environment that is safe. This training will give providers the knowledge to observe and predict any risk and eliminate hazards, as well as consistently practicing routines that lead to the prevention of germ transmission and illness.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 limited number of spaces available.Registration Fee: $260 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 Annual Meeting and Stakeholders Banquet Thursday, October 28, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Daniele's Valley View Country Club, 620 Memorial Parkway East , Utica, NY 13501 2021 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County Annual Meeting and Stakeholders Banquet is Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:00 PMDaniele’s at Valley View, 620 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE IS October 22, 2021. Registration will be handled on a FIRST-COME BASIS AND SEATING IS LIMITED. Each person must register individually Sign-in begins at 5:30 PM followed by dinner, Board of Director elections, business and program reports. This year, we are recognizing Friends of CCE for their continued participation and support of the Association. Once again we will be drawing for some amazing door prizes.   Free but must register Linda Wimmer, law287@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 100 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Friday, October 29, 2021 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 This training will provide an understanding of state regulations and basic standards expected to give children the best opportunity for care in an environment that is safe. This training will give providers the knowledge to observe and predict any risk and eliminate hazards, as well as consistently practicing routines that lead to the prevention of germ transmission and illness.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 limited number of spaces available.Registration Fee: $260 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 ========================================= Annie’s Project: Risk Management for Farm Women Monday, November 1, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Presents:Annie’s Project: Risk Management for Farm WomenMondays and Thursdays,  November 1st to December 16th(excluding the week of Nov 22nd)6:30-8:30pm ZoomAre you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Allegany, Broome, Oneida, Steuben, and Seneca counties, along with the Central NY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops team, for our first virtual Annie's Project this winter! Annie's Project is a six-week online experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Annie’s Project provides education in production, price or market, financial, institutional and legal, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks, participants will possess the following skills sets — Understand personality types to communicate better with business partners Put family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm Identify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses Interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow projections to make business decisions Confidence in review of labor laws, requirements, and their implications Develop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open Understand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help Communicate expectations of family vs hired labor Understand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns Understand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools Consider and evaluate available marketing opportunities Understand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm womenThe cost is $30 for the series and includes a portfolio, access to an online learning platform and access to all presentations and worksheets, access to financial and legal advice, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays & Thursdays, November 1st – December 16th (off the week of Nov 22nd) from 6:30-8:30pm via Zoom. The fee for women veterans engaged in, interested in getting into, agriculture is sponsored by the FarmOps initiative at the Cornell Small Farms Program.For more information on the curriculum and program contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. or in Oneida County contact Bonnie Collins BSC33@cornell.edu or 315-736-3394 x 104 $30 due by Oct 26th Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= First on Scene: Grain Bin Safety Training Saturday, November 6, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Gold Star Feed and Grain, 7598 State Route 20 , Sangerfield, NY 13445 CCE Oneida County and Gold Star Feed and Grain, LLC are excited to invited you to our first Grain Bin Safety Training Saturday, November 6th from 10am until 3pm.This is a FREE program open to Oneida County First Responders and the farming community. Seating is limited, lunch will be provided, and you must register for this training by November 1st. Training Location: Gold Star Feed and Grain, LLC 7598 Route 20, Sangerfield, NY 13445This FREE training will include:Classroom Training on how to make important decisions at the scene of an on-farm emergencyInstruction on handling confined space emergencies and other farm emergenciesGrain Bin Rescue Demonstration Tour of Gold Star Feed and Grain FacilityQuestions or to learn more about this program please contact: Maryellen Wiley, Farm Business Manager email mfw73@cornell.edu or 315.736.3394 ext. 177 or Marylyyn Collins, Dairy/Livestock Educator email mrm7@cornell.edu or 315.736.3394 ext. 132.*This event will follow all recommend guidelines of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) FREE Maryellen Wiley, mfw73@cornell.edu, 3157363394 ext. 177 ========================================= Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group Directors$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 ========================================= Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Wednesday, December 1, 2021 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group Directors$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 ========================================= Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group Directors$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 =========================================