SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Rome Aldi Thursday, October 17, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Rome Aldi (205 S. Madison St. Rome, NY 13440) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Camden Tops Thursday, October 17, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Camden Tops (9554 Harden Blvd Camden, NY 13316) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= Fulton Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Thursday, October 17, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fulton Salvation Army (62 S 1st St Fulton, NY 13069) Discover simple recipe modifications and cooking techniques to reduce calories, saturated and trans fats. ========================================= SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Camden Tops Thursday, October 17, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Camden Tops (9554 Harden Blvd Camden, NY 13316) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Rome Aldi Thursday, October 17, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rome Aldi (205 S. Madison St. Rome, NY 13440) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= Mexico Food Pantry Monday, October 21, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mexico Food Pantry (5863 Scenic Ave Mexico , NY 13114) Discover simple recipe modifications and cooking techniques to reduce calories, saturated and trans fats. ========================================= SNAP-ED:Workshop Victory Transformation Center Tuesday, October 22, 2019 9:30 am - 10:30 am Victory Transformation Center/ (Oneida Hall, 225 West First St, St. Entrance, Onondaga Cir Oswego, NY 13126) Discover simple and healthy meal ideas.. ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Oswego Salvation Army Tuesday, October 22, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Oswego Salvation Army Soup Kitchen (73 W 2nd St Oswego, NY 13126) Discover simple recipe modifications and cooking techniques to reduce calories, saturated and trans fats. ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Fulton Library Wednesday, October 23, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Fulton Library (160 S 1st St Fulton, NY 13069) ========================================= Mexico Food Pantry Wednesday, October 23, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mexico Food Pantry (5863 Scenic Ave Mexico , NY 13114) Discover simple recipe modifications and cooking techniques to reduce calories, saturated and trans fats. ========================================= From Recipe to Market. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm This fall, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) at the Rome Campus will kick-off a 5-part workshop series: From Recipe to Market. Farmers and local aspiring food entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage in accelerating their food-based business concept working in professional kitchens with sessions led by experts across the field.Attendees will develop their recipe, learn about processing and be able to prepare and package their products safely. Participants will also gain knowledge of both potential profits and product distribution avenues while starting to build a marketable business plan.The workshop series consists of five consecutive Wednesday evenings (October 2, October 9th, October 16th, October 23rd and October 30th). Additionally, a capstone pitch session will be held on Friday, November 1st. Here participants will gain constructive feedback while having an opportunity to test their ideas in front of peers and stakeholders.From Recipe to Market is open for registration https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/R2M_230. This program is for individuals seriously interested in operating a value-added business. Participants must have a specific food product or recipe in mind and are expected to attend all 5 sessions. Cost of the entire program for a single payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00. Workbook will be included.  $75 pp Team of 2 $125 includes ALL sessions Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Bill Gavin Food Pantry Thursday, October 24, 2019 9:30 am - 10:30 am Bill Gavin Food Pantry (5748 Stokes Lee Center Rd. Lee Center, NY 13363) Join us for a food demo and tasting featuring pears. ========================================= SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Utica Aldi Thursday, October 24, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Utica ALDI (121 herkimer Rd Utica, NY 13502) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Fulton Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Thursday, October 24, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fulton Salvation Army (62 S 1st St Fulton, NY 13069) Discover ways to eat healthy on a budget. ========================================= SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Utica Aldi Thursday, October 24, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Utica ALDI (121 herkimer Rd Utica, NY 13502) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= 2019 Annual Meeting and Stakeholders Banquet Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm Daniele's Valley View Country Club (620 Memorial Parkway East Utica, NY 13501) Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is holding it's Annual Meeting on Thursday October 24, 2019 at 6:00PM at Daniele's Valley View, 620 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY 13501. We will be honoring supporters and volunteers who donate their time and expertise to our organization. The banquet is open to all of our constituents. There is no fee but registration is required by October 18, 2019. Seating is limited. Please click here to register.  none Linda Wimmer, law287@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 100 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 30Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 24Board Meeting, 'Meat and Greet' at North Star OrchardsAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Annual Meeting Danieles at Valley ViewNovember 21         Committee MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Herkimer Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Friday, October 25, 2019 11:00 am - 11:30 am Herkimer Salvation Army Soup Kitchen (431 N Prospect St Herkimer , NY 13350) Join us for a food demo and tasting featuring pears. ========================================= SNAP-ED Youth Workshop at Oswego Public Library Saturday, October 26, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Oswego Public Library (120 E 2nd St, Oswego, NY 13126) Kids will learn about all the 5 food groups by paying the MyPlate card game. ========================================= 2019 Early Childhood Educators Fall Conference Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Holiday Inn (1777 Burrstone Rd New Hartford, NY 13413) The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension invites you to the 2019 Early Childhood Educators Fall Conference! SCHEDULE:KEYNOTE 8:30A-10APutting the Play Back in ProgrammingEllen Olson, Child Care Council Credentialed TrainerSo often we get caught up in making sure children are “learning” something that circle becomes a lecture-style activity where children spend a lot of time waiting and watching instead of learning and doing. Activities become very structured processes that results in projects where all the children’s work looks the same. In this hands-on workshop we are going to play and while we are busy having fun we will explore the ways all of our learning standards are met.Audience: Family/Group Family Child Care; Center Staff & Directors; School Age Staff & Directors, Preschool; LE; ParentsTopic Areas: OCFS: 1,3 CBK: 4 CDA: 2BREAK 10A-10:15ASESSION 1 10:15A-11:45A (select one)Building your Library: Tips and Tricks to Creating a Welcoming LibraryAmanda Stewart, Youth Services Director, Utica Public LibraryNo matter what space is available, having a library where children can enjoy books is a must! This workshop will discuss developing your collection, different ways to organize books, how to work with various space sizes, and more. Discover new ways to make your library more attractive to your children and to bring the books to life.Audience: Family/Group Family Child Care; Center Staff & Directors; School Age Staff & Directors, Preschool; LE; ParentsTopic Areas: OCFS 1,3 CBK 4 CDA 1Addressing Biting in your ProgramTessa Bolia, Infant/Toddler Specialist, Child Care SolutionsThis training will discuss the different elements of biting in childcare programs as well as strategies for children who bite and how to appropriately work with families when these situations ariseAudience: Family/Group Family Child Care; Center Staff & DirectorsTopic Areas: OCFS: 1,2,4 CBK: 1,3,5 CDA:1,7,8LUNCH 11:45A-1PSESSION 2 1P-2:30P“Less Is More”Val Smith, Family Advocate, Madison County Children’s Advocacy CenterLess is More is a training developed by the New York State Children’s Alliance to provide support and information to professionals working with children. The training hopes to help Mandated Reporters feel more confident about what to do when they suspect child abuse, to understand what happens next, and realize the importance of their role in protecting children. Audience: Family/Group Family Child Care; Center Staff & Directors; School Age Staff & Directors, Preschool; LE; ParentsTopic Areas: OCFS 6,8 CBK 3,5 CDA 7BREAK 2:30P-2:45P SESSION 3 2:45P-4:15P (select one)Child Abuse/Maltreatment Reporting and Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)Tammy Ablang, Child Care Council Credentialed TrainerThe abuse or maltreatment of children is against the law. Early childhood educators and caregivers must have a clear understanding of how to report suspected abuse or maltreatment of children. During this training we will take a close look at the steps to reporting when we have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment.We will also look at abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome), why it happens and our role in making sure that it is 100% preventable.Audience: Family/Group Family Child Care; Center Staff & Directors; School Age Staff & Directors, Preschool; LE; ParentsTopic Areas: OCFS 8,9 CBK 1,3 CDA 7,8Business Record ManagementKarin Brinkerhoff, Child Care Council Credentialed TrainerIn this business record management training we will look at the following: your program’s mission and vision; features and benefits; How to market your program; strategies to keep your program in business; policies and procedures; legal issues; insurance; recordkeeping and taxes. Audience: Family/Group Family Child Care; Center Directors; School Age Directors,Topic Areas: OCFS: 5 ; CBK: 7 ; CDA: 5 Early Bird $60; General $70 Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Thea Bowman Food Pantry Monday, October 28, 2019 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Thea Bowman Food Pantry (702 Columbia St. Utica, NY 13502) Join us for a food demo and tasting featuring pears. ========================================= Mexico Food Pantry Monday, October 28, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mexico Food Pantry (5863 Scenic Ave Mexico , NY 13114) Discover simple recipe modifications and cooking techniques to reduce calories, saturated and trans fats. ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Kuyahoora Food Pantry Monday, October 28, 2019 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Kuyahoora Food Pantry (7514 Main St NewporT, NY 13416) Discover healthy & affordable meal planning strategies. ========================================= SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Herkimer Hannaford Tuesday, October 29, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Herkimer Hannaford (401 E Albany St Herkimer, NY 13350) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register today! ========================================= Farmland Leasing & Ownership Meetings "Ask an Expert" Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Looking for Land? Looking for Someone to Farm your Land?  A 4-part Webinar series with experts from the industry, is being held at CCE Oneida County 121 Second Street, Oriskany,Workshops will be led by Cooperative Extension Oneida County farm management educators, Dates: Oct 15, 29, Nov 12 & Nov 26 Time: 6:30pm to 8pm. Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing the land, and legal documents. To Register https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/learningquickbooks-2_... or call 315/736-3394 ext. 104 for additional details. Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Mexico Food Pantry Wednesday, October 30, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mexico Food Pantry (5863 Scenic Ave Mexico , NY 13114) Discover tasty and low cost options to add more fruits and vegetables to your meals ========================================= Mexico Food Pantry Wednesday, October 30, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mexico Food Pantry (5863 Scenic Ave Mexico , NY 13114) Discover simple recipe modifications and cooking techniques to reduce calories, saturated and trans fats. ========================================= From Recipe to Market. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm This fall, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) at the Rome Campus will kick-off a 5-part workshop series: From Recipe to Market. Farmers and local aspiring food entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage in accelerating their food-based business concept working in professional kitchens with sessions led by experts across the field.Attendees will develop their recipe, learn about processing and be able to prepare and package their products safely. Participants will also gain knowledge of both potential profits and product distribution avenues while starting to build a marketable business plan.The workshop series consists of five consecutive Wednesday evenings (October 2, October 9th, October 16th, October 23rd and October 30th). Additionally, a capstone pitch session will be held on Friday, November 1st. Here participants will gain constructive feedback while having an opportunity to test their ideas in front of peers and stakeholders.From Recipe to Market is open for registration https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/R2M_230. This program is for individuals seriously interested in operating a value-added business. Participants must have a specific food product or recipe in mind and are expected to attend all 5 sessions. Cost of the entire program for a single payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00. Workbook will be included.  $75 pp Team of 2 $125 includes ALL sessions Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= ​The ADA District 13 Annual Meeting Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The ADA (American Dairy Association District 13 Annual Meeting Oneida & Madison Counties will be held October 30 at 7 pm with cowtails at 6:30 pm. Theodore's Restaurant on route 5 in Canastota NY. 2 free dinners per farm additional dinners $15pp Registration is required by Oct 15th Joan Smith 315-737-8907 or Marylou Durfee 315-687-6468 ========================================= SNAP-ED Workshop at Fulton Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Thursday, October 31, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fulton Salvation Army (62 S 1st St Fulton, NY 13069) Discover simple recipe modifications and cooking techniques to reduce calories, saturated and trans fats. ========================================= Survey Opportunity Friday, November 1, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension is partnering with the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council to collect data on child care needs within the Mohawk Valley. This survey is meant to be taken by anyone regardless of whether or not they have children. There will be an opportunity to enter your contact information to be entered into a raffle at the end of this survey. All survey results will be kept confidential and individual results will not be shared. Results will be collected until 11/1 Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 ========================================= From Recipe to Market. Friday, November 1, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm This fall, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) at the Rome Campus will kick-off a 5-part workshop series: From Recipe to Market. Farmers and local aspiring food entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage in accelerating their food-based business concept working in professional kitchens with sessions led by experts across the field.Attendees will develop their recipe, learn about processing and be able to prepare and package their products safely. Participants will also gain knowledge of both potential profits and product distribution avenues while starting to build a marketable business plan.The workshop series consists of five consecutive Wednesday evenings (October 2, October 9th, October 16th, October 23rd and October 30th). Additionally, a capstone pitch session will be held on Friday, November 1st. Here participants will gain constructive feedback while having an opportunity to test their ideas in front of peers and stakeholders.From Recipe to Market is open for registration https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/R2M_230. This program is for individuals seriously interested in operating a value-added business. Participants must have a specific food product or recipe in mind and are expected to attend all 5 sessions. Cost of the entire program for a single payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00. Workbook will be included.  $75 pp Team of 2 $125 includes ALL sessions Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= Taste of Central New York Saturday, November 2, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm North Star Orchards (4741 Route 233 Westmoreland, NY 13490) Interested Vendors can register here > https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/TCNY-2_230__________________________________________________________________________Taste of Central New York is a free event to highlight local foods from Central New York.  Food & Beverages that are prepared with locally sourced ingredients will be available to purchase.Free taste testing, Live entertainment,Fun for the entire Family!Stop by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County booth & register for your chance to win a basket of donated local foods from our vendors!FREE to the public, no need to register, just stop on by! hosted by North Star Orchardssponsored by CCE Oneida County free Linda Wightman, lw343@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 124 ========================================= SNAP-ED:Grocery Store Tour at Utica Hannaford Wednesday, November 6, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Utica Hannaford (1122 Mohawk St Utica, NY 13501) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= SNAP-ED:Grocery Store Tour at Utica Hannaford Wednesday, November 6, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Utica Hannaford (1122 Mohawk St Utica, NY 13501) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety Trivia Thursday, November 7, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Carmellas (8530 Seneca Turnpike New Hartford, NY 13413) Let’s have fun with facts.  Win prizes and gain training hours! Team members will play together and have fun answering trivia questions regarding health & safety in child care programs.Most of the questions will cover standards expected to give children the best opportunities for care in an environment that is safe;with caregivers who can identify opportunities for risk and act quickly to eliminate hazards while practicing good health routines to prevent the spread of germs and illness.Snacks will be provided, but please feel free to order off the menu on your own as well.Registration required & seats are limited! Email Tammy Ablang to reserve your spot.1.5hr certificate in:OCFS # 4, 7 CBK # 5CDA # 1 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Saturday, November 9, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, 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 at CCE Oneida Class Sunday, September 8, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Independent Study Saturday, September 21, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMIndependent Study Saturday, November 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Sunday, December 15, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= CPR & First Aid for Child Care Providers Saturday, November 9, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm MVCC (1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, , NY 13501) First Aid and CPR for Childcare Providers at MVCCThis course teaches you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns; cuts; scrapes; sudden illnesses; head, neck, and back injuries; heat and cold emergencies; and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help infants and children up to 12 years of age. Those who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED that will be valid for two years.Cost: $60 • Instructor: Caroline PollardOct. 12, Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Utica, JC109Nov. 9, Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Utica, JC109 $60 ========================================= PDP-Sponsored Pyramid Model: Preschool Modules Saturday, November 9, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) This PDP-sponsored offering of The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid Model is designed to support the social and emotional development of children 2½ through 5 years of age. The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s social and emotional competence and for preventing and addressing challenging behavior. The Pyramid Model includes extensive resources to help New York’s child care programs and providers implement the model. The preschool modules are appropriate for professional development providers, administrators, and teachers/caregivers who work with older toddlers and preschoolers (2½ - 5 years of age).Preschool Module 1: Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments 8/10 Preschool Module 2: Social Emotional Teaching Strategies 9/21Preschool Module 1: Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments 11/9Preschool Module 2: Social Emotional Teaching Strategies 12/7 Free Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Farmland Leasing & Ownership Meetings "Ask an Expert" Tuesday, November 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Looking for Land? Looking for Someone to Farm your Land?  A 4-part Webinar series with experts from the industry, is being held at CCE Oneida County 121 Second Street, Oriskany,Workshops will be led by Cooperative Extension Oneida County farm management educators, Dates: Oct 15, 29, Nov 12 & Nov 26 Time: 6:30pm to 8pm. Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing the land, and legal documents. To Register https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/learningquickbooks-2_... or call 315/736-3394 ext. 104 for additional details. Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Yorkville ALDI Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Yorkville Aldi (315 Oriskany Blvd Yorkville, NY 13495) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= SNAP-ED: Grocery Store Tour at Yorkville ALDI Thursday, November 14, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Yorkville Aldi (315 Oriskany Blvd Yorkville, NY 13495) $10 of FREE Groceries. SNAP-Ed will help you shop for healthy & affordable food with our FREE grocery store tours! If you receive SNAP, WIC, or have children in Head Start or who receive FREE or reduced price lunches you qualify!Register Today! ========================================= PSA Growers Food Safety Course Wednesday, November 20, 2019 8:00 am - 5:15 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Produce Safety Alliance Grower Food Safety Course:Produce growers and packers subject to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule will need to comply with the requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that states ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’Join PSA Trainers at Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY on November 20th and 21st, for a one and half day training course. Session on day one begins at 8am and ends at 5:15. Session on day two begins at 8:30am and ends at 3pm. PSA Trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in the area of worker health, hygiene, soil amendments, wildlife, agricultural water, postharvest handling and sanitation, along with how to develop a Farm Food Safety Plan. Each participating farm at the course will receive a manual. This manual includes curriculum module slides and slide notes divided by tabs with learning objectives for each module. Additionally, references, a glossary, and FSMA-specific information are included. Registrations will be accepted until Nov 18th athttps://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PSATraining_230at a cost of $75 single or $100 for two from the same farm for both days. This includes manual and lunch for both days.The agenda is available here>> AGENDA If you are uncertain whether the course is for you, you are welcome to contract Bonnie Collins at bsc33@cornell.edu or at 315/736-3394 ext. 104. $75 single or $100 for 2 from the same farm Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= PSA Growers Food Safety Course Thursday, November 21, 2019 8:30 am - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Produce Safety Alliance Grower Food Safety Course:Produce growers and packers subject to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule will need to comply with the requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that states ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’Join PSA Trainers at Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY on November 20th and 21st, for a one and half day training course. Session on day one begins at 8am and ends at 5:15. Session on day two begins at 8:30am and ends at 3pm. PSA Trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in the area of worker health, hygiene, soil amendments, wildlife, agricultural water, postharvest handling and sanitation, along with how to develop a Farm Food Safety Plan. Each participating farm at the course will receive a manual. This manual includes curriculum module slides and slide notes divided by tabs with learning objectives for each module. Additionally, references, a glossary, and FSMA-specific information are included. Registrations will be accepted until Nov 18th athttps://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PSATraining_230at a cost of $75 single or $100 for two from the same farm for both days. This includes manual and lunch for both days.The agenda is available here>> AGENDA If you are uncertain whether the course is for you, you are welcome to contract Bonnie Collins at bsc33@cornell.edu or at 315/736-3394 ext. 104. $75 single or $100 for 2 from the same farm Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Farmland Leasing & Ownership Meetings "Ask an Expert" Tuesday, November 26, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Looking for Land? Looking for Someone to Farm your Land?  A 4-part Webinar series with experts from the industry, is being held at CCE Oneida County 121 Second Street, Oriskany,Workshops will be led by Cooperative Extension Oneida County farm management educators, Dates: Oct 15, 29, Nov 12 & Nov 26 Time: 6:30pm to 8pm. Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing the land, and legal documents. To Register https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/learningquickbooks-2_... or call 315/736-3394 ext. 104 for additional details. Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= PDP-Sponsored Pyramid Model: Preschool Modules Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) This PDP-sponsored offering of The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid Model is designed to support the social and emotional development of children 2½ through 5 years of age. The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s social and emotional competence and for preventing and addressing challenging behavior. The Pyramid Model includes extensive resources to help New York’s child care programs and providers implement the model. The preschool modules are appropriate for professional development providers, administrators, and teachers/caregivers who work with older toddlers and preschoolers (2½ - 5 years of age).Preschool Module 1: Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments 8/10 Preschool Module 2: Social Emotional Teaching Strategies 9/21Preschool Module 1: Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments 11/9Preschool Module 2: Social Emotional Teaching Strategies 12/7 Free Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Sunday, December 15, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, 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 at CCE Oneida Class Sunday, September 8, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Independent Study Saturday, September 21, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMIndependent Study Saturday, November 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Sunday, December 15, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Tuesday, January 7, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Crop Congress Wednesday, January 8, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Whites Farm Supply (962 State Rt 12 Waterville, NY 13480) SAVE THE DATEdetails to follow Linda Wightman, lw343@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 124 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, January 14, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Tuesday, January 14, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Wednesday, January 15, 2020 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 certificate.September Training: Tuesday, Septmeber 24, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, September 25, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, September 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJanuary Training: Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, January 16, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, January 17, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration 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 16, 2020 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 certificate.September Training: Tuesday, Septmeber 24, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, September 25, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, September 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJanuary Training: Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, January 16, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, January 17, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration 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 17, 2020 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 certificate.September Training: Tuesday, Septmeber 24, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, September 25, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, September 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJanuary Training: Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, January 16, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, January 17, 2020, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration 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 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= Aspiring Farmers Academy Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Who should attend? Prospective or exploring farmers , Startup farms, restrategizing farmers Featuring Whole Farm Planning, Marketing, Business Management, Land Acquisition & Tenure, Sustainable Farming Practices Workshops Are to help farmers make informed farm planning decisions. At the end of each workshop additional resources and Cornell service provider contact information will be provide. Benefiting You Your Family Your Community Cost for all 5 session: $15 individual or $25 for 2 from same farm register at the link below Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Thursday, January 23, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Wednesday, January 29, 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday, January 30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: CCE Oneida 121 second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424$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 Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday, January 30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: CCE Oneida 121 second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424$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 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Aspiring Farmers Academy Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Who should attend? Prospective or exploring farmers , Startup farms, restrategizing farmers Featuring Whole Farm Planning, Marketing, Business Management, Land Acquisition & Tenure, Sustainable Farming Practices Workshops Are to help farmers make informed farm planning decisions. At the end of each workshop additional resources and Cornell service provider contact information will be provide. Benefiting You Your Family Your Community Cost for all 5 session: $15 individual or $25 for 2 from same farm register at the link below Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Tuesday, March 3, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Thursday, March 5, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 7th, 23rd, 29th and February 11th and 25th and March 5thBoonville Elks (TENTATIVE)- January 14th, January 28th, February 4th and 18th   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 7th is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl and Clinics Saturday, March 14, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Are you interested in learning more about dairy cows and the dairy industry. Would you like to expand or test your knowledge with other youth your age? Then consider attending our many Dairy Clinics and/or join the Dairy Bowl Team. Practice begins January and continues until early March. Clinics will cover a different topic each night with a 45 minute lesson/speaker followed by 30 minutes of Buzzer/Question Practice for those interested in being on the Dairy Bowl Team. For ages 9 and up no experience required. There are Novice, Junior and Senior teams. There are nine scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:30 to 7:45pm.Attendance of all is NOT mandatory.  Tuesday Nights - Jan 14th, Jan 21st, Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th, Feb 18th, Feb 25th and Mar 3rdAdditional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 14th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Casey Holbert, cch244@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 108 ========================================= Aspiring Farmers Academy Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Who should attend? Prospective or exploring farmers , Startup farms, restrategizing farmers Featuring Whole Farm Planning, Marketing, Business Management, Land Acquisition & Tenure, Sustainable Farming Practices Workshops Are to help farmers make informed farm planning decisions. At the end of each workshop additional resources and Cornell service provider contact information will be provide. Benefiting You Your Family Your Community Cost for all 5 session: $15 individual or $25 for 2 from same farm register at the link below Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Grant Proposal Writing Training, Grantsmanship Training Program® Monday, March 30, 2020 8:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Grantsmanship Training Program®Are you working to change your community? Will more funding help you create that change? Join generations of social advocates who have achieved success by attending our New York grant proposal writing course. Learn how to get funding for your nonprofit! Whether you’re a Central New York nonprofit or from another region, you’ll learn how to do the research, make a plan, and secure the funding you need.Pay by January 13th for early bird rate!https://www.tgci.com/trainings/oriskany-grantsmanship-training-program-march-2020Is your nonprofit's budget under $750K? https://www.tgci.com/scholarships Linda Wightman, lw343@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 124 ========================================= Aspiring Farmers Academy Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Who should attend? Prospective or exploring farmers , Startup farms, restrategizing farmers Featuring Whole Farm Planning, Marketing, Business Management, Land Acquisition & Tenure, Sustainable Farming Practices Workshops Are to help farmers make informed farm planning decisions. At the end of each workshop additional resources and Cornell service provider contact information will be provide. Benefiting You Your Family Your Community Cost for all 5 session: $15 individual or $25 for 2 from same farm register at the link below Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Aspiring Farmers Academy Tuesday, May 19, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Who should attend? Prospective or exploring farmers , Startup farms, restrategizing farmers Featuring Whole Farm Planning, Marketing, Business Management, Land Acquisition & Tenure, Sustainable Farming Practices Workshops Are to help farmers make informed farm planning decisions. At the end of each workshop additional resources and Cornell service provider contact information will be provide. Benefiting You Your Family Your Community Cost for all 5 session: $15 individual or $25 for 2 from same farm register at the link below Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= 24th Annual Herb & Flower Festival Is Saturday, June 13, 2020 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The 23rd Annual Herb & Flower Festival was held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Oneida County Farm & Home Center located at 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY.  The event was a huge success and the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners would like to thank all of the volunteers, vendors and those who attended for making it another great year! The Botanical Gardens are a showcase of new gardening ideas from raised beds annuals, perennials, and herbs to the brick garden’s showcase of annuals and vegetable All- America Selections plants. Come and view the pollinator plantings and take a walk on the nature trail as one explores nature. Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 =========================================