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 ========================================= Crop Congress Tuesday, January 7, 2020 9:45 am - 3:15 pm Whites Farm Supply (962 State Rt 12 Waterville, NY 13480) 2020 Oneida County Crop Congress TUESDAY January 7, 2020 Time TOPIC Presenter 9:15 Doors Open program begins at 9:45 9:45 Herbicide families weed control Jeff Miller 10:30 No-till and cover crops Sam Yoder 11:15 Herbicide resistant weed management Bryan Brown 12:00 LUNCH sponsored by: Whites farm supply 12:30 Update NYS DEC regulations Amy Ortlieb 1:00 Making use of yield data to make better crop management decisions Quirine Kettering 1:45 soil test interpretation and crop fertilization Tim Wimmer 2:30 Forage quality research and evaluation of hand held NIR J Cherney 3:15 Q/A closing remarks Whites Farm Supply, 962 State Rte 12, Waterville, NY RSVP required! Call Liz or Chris at 315-841-4181 by January 2nd 2.0 NYS DEC recertification credits,6.5 CCA credits ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONWednesday, 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 CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONWednesday, 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 CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONWednesday, 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 ========================================= From Recipe to Market. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Have a specific food product or recipe you are interested in exploring? Join CCE at MVCC Rome for a 5-week workshop series - From Recipe to Market. Farmers and local aspiring food entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of 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.Sessions are on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 8:30WEEK 1 – FEB 26: STOVETOP TO STOREFRONT | INTRODUCTION R2MWEEK 2 – MARCH 4: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING & COST OF PRODUCTIONWEEK3 – MARCH 11: RECIPE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SAFETYWEEK 4 – MARCH 18: MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTIONWEEK 5 - MARCH 25: PREPARE YOUR RECIPE (KITCHEN SAFETY)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. The cost of the entire program for a single-payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00. Workbooks will be included and developed specifically for your product during the series. $75 pp OR Team of 2 $125 includes ALL sessions Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= 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 ========================================= From Recipe to Market. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Have a specific food product or recipe you are interested in exploring? Join CCE at MVCC Rome for a 5-week workshop series - From Recipe to Market. Farmers and local aspiring food entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of 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.Sessions are on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 8:30WEEK 1 – FEB 26: STOVETOP TO STOREFRONT | INTRODUCTION R2MWEEK 2 – MARCH 4: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING & COST OF PRODUCTIONWEEK3 – MARCH 11: RECIPE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SAFETYWEEK 4 – MARCH 18: MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTIONWEEK 5 - MARCH 25: PREPARE YOUR RECIPE (KITCHEN SAFETY)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. The cost of the entire program for a single-payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00. Workbooks will be included and developed specifically for your product during the series. $75 pp OR Team of 2 $125 includes ALL sessions Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= 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 ========================================= From Recipe to Market. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Have a specific food product or recipe you are interested in exploring? Join CCE at MVCC Rome for a 5-week workshop series - From Recipe to Market. Farmers and local aspiring food entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of 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.Sessions are on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 8:30WEEK 1 – FEB 26: STOVETOP TO STOREFRONT | INTRODUCTION R2MWEEK 2 – MARCH 4: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING & COST OF PRODUCTIONWEEK3 – MARCH 11: RECIPE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SAFETYWEEK 4 – MARCH 18: MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTIONWEEK 5 - MARCH 25: PREPARE YOUR RECIPE (KITCHEN SAFETY)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. The cost of the entire program for a single-payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00. Workbooks will be included and developed specifically for your product during the series. $75 pp OR Team of 2 $125 includes ALL sessions Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= 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 ========================================= From Recipe to Market. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Have a specific food product or recipe you are interested in exploring? Join CCE at MVCC Rome for a 5-week workshop series - From Recipe to Market. Farmers and local aspiring food entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of 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.Sessions are on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 8:30WEEK 1 – FEB 26: STOVETOP TO STOREFRONT | INTRODUCTION R2MWEEK 2 – MARCH 4: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING & COST OF PRODUCTIONWEEK3 – MARCH 11: RECIPE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SAFETYWEEK 4 – MARCH 18: MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTIONWEEK 5 - MARCH 25: PREPARE YOUR RECIPE (KITCHEN SAFETY)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. The cost of the entire program for a single-payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00. Workbooks will be included and developed specifically for your product during the series. $75 pp OR Team of 2 $125 includes ALL sessions Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= From Recipe to Market. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Have a specific food product or recipe you are interested in exploring? Join CCE at MVCC Rome for a 5-week workshop series - From Recipe to Market. Farmers and local aspiring food entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of 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.Sessions are on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 8:30WEEK 1 – FEB 26: STOVETOP TO STOREFRONT | INTRODUCTION R2MWEEK 2 – MARCH 4: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING & COST OF PRODUCTIONWEEK3 – MARCH 11: RECIPE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SAFETYWEEK 4 – MARCH 18: MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTIONWEEK 5 - MARCH 25: PREPARE YOUR RECIPE (KITCHEN SAFETY)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. The cost of the entire program for a single-payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00. Workbooks will be included and developed specifically for your product during the series. $75 pp OR Team of 2 $125 includes ALL sessions Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= 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 =========================================