2026 Annual Meeting & Stakeholders Dinner Thursday, October 22, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Valentino's Banquet Hall, 3899 Oneida Street , New Hartford, New York 13413 Join us for CCE Oneida's 2026 Annual Meeting & Stakeholders Dinner, Thursday, October 22nd—an evening of celebration, connection, and community impact. Registration opens at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious meal, hear inspiring updates about our programs, and network with fellow supporters. Each guest will receive a special gift and be entered to win exciting door prizes throughout the evening. Don't miss this chance to be a part of shaping the future of CCE Oneida!On the menu:Baked Rigatoni, Sausage, Peppers, & Potatoes, Baked Italian Chicken, Greens Maria,Eggplant Parmesan, Salami and Provolone tray, Roasted Peppers, Chef Salad, and rolls.Choose from a variety of sliced cakes for dessert. Free Linda Wimmer, law287@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x100 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Annualmeeting2026-2-2-2-2_230 ========================================= How to Plant Bulbs Workshop Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Oneida County Public Market, Utica Train Station 321 Main St., Utica, NY 13501 Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Oneida County Public Market on Saturday, October 24, 2026! 10 minute workshops will be held ongoing rom 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. A $5.00 program fee includes presentation materials on how to plant and grow bulbs and a bag of tulip bulbs to take home*Fall is the time for bulbs! What is a bulb and when and how do you plant it? Learn about these fascinating plant machines and discover ways bulbs add character to your landscape. Learn about the different classes of bulbs, and understand how to purchase, store, plant, and care for them. Bulbs for “forcing” and how to do it will also be discussed. Take home tulip bulbs to plant now for a fresh start to the garden in the spring!*while supplies last* $5.00 Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x125 ========================================= From Barn to Market: A Workshop for NY Pork Producers Monday, November 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Clonan Post 1000 American Legion, 3454 Oneida St , Chadwicks, New York 13319 Join us for an evening packed with practical, evidence-based information to help you produce quality pork and strengthen your direct-to-consumer markets for a more profitable operation. Admission is $10 per person and includes dinner (can be paid at the door upon arrival). You'll learn: State of New York Pork - Get the latest industry data and insight into New York Pork Producer's mission from Executive Director Emma Kron, plus an introduction to the National Pork Checkoff.Production Best Practices - Learn proper handling techniques, how feed and genetics impact carcass quality, and key biosecurity steps to protect your herd, with CCE Livestock Specialist Amy Barkley. Marketing & Pricing Strategies - Discover how to price and market your pork effectively using real farmer's market and retail pricing data, with Matt LeRoux from Cornell’s Dyson School of Economics & Management.Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your operation, this workshop will equip you with tools for long-term success. $10 Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x132 Registration: https://www.meatsuite.com/nypork ========================================= Step Into Child Care at MVCC Rome Tuesday, November 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Do you love working with children? Join us at MVCC for a free workshop to explore staring a career as a child care provider. Learn about the steps to become licensed or registered, the support available along the way and the rewarding opportunities in this high-demand field. This session is perfect for anyone who is looking to get into the field either as a standalone business owner or as staff working in a classroom. This is a free workshop offered through MVCConnect. Registration is required for this session, if you're interested, call 315-792-5300 and ask to register to 'Step Into Child Care' FREE ========================================= Salvation Army Active Shooter Virtual Training Wednesday, November 4, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Join the Salvation Army for a virtual training session designed to increase awareness, build confidence and equip you with practical knowledge on how to respond in the event of an active shoot situation.Hosted by Seth Ditmer and Chris Farrand Registration: https://salarmy.us/asvt ========================================= Taste of CNY Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm North Star Orchards, 4741 Route 233 , Westmoreland, NY 13490 Join us for a fun-filled day at Taste of CNY at North Star Orchards in Westmoreland on Saturday, November 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm! This free community event brings together local farmers, artisan vendors, food trucks, and the CCE Oneida team for a celebration of local flavor and connection. Stroll through booths featuring fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade items, enjoy live music, and spend a fall day the whole family will love.We are excited to share for the 2026 Taste of Central New York we are introducing the option for Pre-Ordering from some of your favorite vendors! Vendors include: Sara's Bagel Bakery - 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese BagelsConley Farm - Goat Milk Lotion & Jam Mona Felitto's - A Fully Prepared Buffalo SauceSauce Lush - Zucchini Salsas and Spaghetti SauceMastodon - Homemade Hot Sauce with Unique Flavor CombinationsPlace your pre-order online at https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3a7ugGhH1L07FT8 Amanda Vinci, als354@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x253 ========================================= Women in Ag Speakers Series Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Paris Hill Cafe, 2817 Old State 12 , Paris, NY 13456 Join us as we continue celebrating the Year of the Women Farmer with reflections from women in dairy. Guest Speaker - Katie Becker. Katie Becker has spent the past year interviewing and capturing the variety of roles New York’s dairy farm woman actively play. Join us to hear her take home points, observations and a look into the future of Women in Dairy, Katie’s creative brain-child. Stay for lunch and share in the open discussion on how to keep the momentum moving forward. Help us to examine what is most needed in agriculture right now!RSVP by November 9th to Marylynn at mrm7@cornell.edu or via text at (315) 368-8603. Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x132 ========================================= Networking Training Dinner - Physical Activity Learning Session Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Herkimer County Working Solutions Career Center, 320 N Prospect St , Herkimer, NY 13350 This training focuses on the best practices for childhood obesity prevention, nutrition, brain development, and physical activity for children, families, and staff; and incorporates classroom enhancements to demonstrate ways to create a fun and active learning environment for both children and staff.These are free training opportunities for FDC and GFDC providers, where you will be able to network and learn with peers at a dinner setting. OCFS 1,2Family & Group Family Providers are invited to attend these free training opportunities! Networking dinners are a fun way to receive OCFS training credit while learning from your peers and having a dinner out. Each session will have a different topic and trainer to facilitate, and venues may change as well. ALL events will be held in Herkimer County but are open to all FDC and GFDC providers FREE Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-training-dinner-physical-activity-learning-session-tickets-1994373581068?aff=ebdsoporgprofile ========================================= Nature-Based Super Saturday Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 North Main Street , Canastota, NY 13032 Child Care Provider Training from Project Wild and Project Wet, Pre-K and K-2 settings, in partnership with the NYS DECThe Child Care Council presents Madison County's Nature-Based Super Saturday. This is a free training for Child Care Providers, featuring 2.5 hours of free training and a lunch provided. This training is open to all licensed/registered child care providers and legally exempt child care providers. During this session, we invite DEC Educators to come and work with participants on the Project Wild and Project Wet curricula! Growing Up Wild is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, GUP provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. Getting Little Feet Wet contains 11 interactive, hands-on activities for young learners to explore different aspects of water – from water properties to water sounds. Each activity offers both pre-K and K-2 options and is correlated to the respective educational standards. Participants will leave with a copy of both GUW and GLFW curriculum books. FREE Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-based-super-saturday-tickets-1994301436281?aff=ebdsoporgprofile ========================================= BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 The public is invited to our next Board of Directors Meeting At: CCE Oneida County office 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY(with the exception of the three BOD meetings listed below), September 24, 2026 will be held at Vescio's Franklin Hotel, Rome, NY,October 22, 2026 is our Annual Dinner and Stakeholder's Meeting Valentino's Banquet Hall, 3899 Oneida Street, New Harford, NY 13413Reminder that there is a meeting July 30, 2026 at the Boonville FairIt is the Legislative BBQ, for more information call CCE's office. Free Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x168 ========================================= Networking Training Dinner - SIDS & Traumatic Brain Injury Thursday, March 25, 2027 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Herkimer County Working Solutions Career Center, 320 N Prospect St , Herkimer, NY 13350 This training will cover information about Sudden infant death and Traumatic Brain Injury. We will discuss causes, factors, risks and ways to prevent these incidents from occurring, We will also look at coping skills to help adults stay calm and OCFS care for themselves in times of frustration.Objectives Define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)List risk factors for SIDSList ways to reduce the risk of SIDSDefine Traumatic Brain Injury (SBS)List risk factors for SBSList ways to reduce the risk of SBSThese are free training opportunities for FDC and GFDC providers, where you will be able to network and learn with peers at a dinner setting. OCFS 6,8,9Family & Group Family Providers are invited to attend these free training opportunities! Networking dinners are a fun way to receive OCFS training credit while learning from your peers and having a dinner out. Each session will have a different topic and trainer to facilitate, and venues may change as well. ALL events will be held in Herkimer County but are open to all FDC and GFDC providers FREE Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 x230 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-training-dinner-sids-traumatic-brain-injury-tickets-2000972531707?aff=erelpanelorg ========================================= Networking Training Dinner - Healthcare Plan Thursday, April 29, 2027 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Herkimer Career Training Center, 320 N Prospect Street , Herkimer, NY 13350 This training will cover information about the Health Care Plan for FDC/GFDC programs. We will discuss the purpose, management, and exclusion policies that are included in the Health Care Plan.Participants will define daily health checks and how to conduct them effectivelyParticipants will list ways to reduce the risk of illness and injury in the programParticipants will define teething and other symptoms of common mild illness in childrenParticipants will describe ways to assure that all staff know what allergies that children have in the programParticipants will describe the procedures, storage and use of emergency medications in the programThese are free training opportunities for FDC and GFDC providers, where you will be able to network and learn with peers at a dinner setting.OCFS 4,5Family & Group Family Providers are invited to attend these free training opportunities! Networking dinners are a fun way to receive OCFS training credit while learning from your peers and having a dinner out. Each session will have a different topic and trainer to facilitate, and venues may change as well. ALL events will be held in Herkimer County but are open to all FDC and GFDC providers FREE Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 x230 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-training-dinner-healthcare-plan-tickets-2001401249012?aff=erelpanelorg =========================================