Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, March 6, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 The Oneida County Public Market is Oneida County’s only year-round market, offering fresh, healthy and locally grown and raised foods to the community 12 months out of the year. Respecting the seasons of upstate New York is the key to creating a market atmosphere that supports the farmer, the producer and the consumer.The Public Market is inside Union Station  Main Lobby. Market sessions will be every other week starting on Saturday, January 9 through April 17, 2021. Our 10th year of operation will begin Saturday, May 15, 2021.COVID 19 mandates will be in place with masks required and social distancing throughout the market space.All markets are on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the happenings throughout the year. For more information go to www.oneidacountymarket.com. pay at market Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= #SaveOurFarmsSaveOurFood Campaign 3 Grants Available For Farmers! Monday, March 1, 2021 12:15 am - 11:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 $3600 Raised.  Three $1,200 Grants to be Awarded to FarmersTo apply for a grant, for yourself or a farmer you know, click the registration link below and  tell us how COVID-19 has impacted you and your family. Applications are due by 4 pm March 31, 2021.  If you need an application mailed to you call us at   315-736-3394. Applications will be reviewed by a committee, the grantees will be notified by April 30th and the awards will be distributed by May 31, 2021. Names will be kept confidential. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it quickly became evident that it was going to have a tremendous impact on farmers. Some dairy farmers were dumping milk, some were making difficult decisions about planting, and others were left wondering if there would be a market for what they had already planted. Consumers were hearing about farmers dumping milk or plowing fields of produce under, but were also seeing empty shelves in the grocery store. People wondered why. So, the “Save Our Farms Save Our Food campaign was launched to educate people about agriculture and introduce them to local farmers. We wanted to make sure people were aware that almost everything they come in contact with originates from agriculture and that it’s vitally important to support our local farmers! The campaign resulted in over 750,000 impressions just on social media. Many people donated to the SAVE OUR FARMS SAVE OUR FOOD campaign, receiving a T-Shirt, but more importantly showing farmers that we have your backs!  Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Request For Proposals (RFP) Marketing, Promotion and Videos by March 26th. Monday, March 1, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 SEEKING TWO SEPERATE PROPOSALS1ST:  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL PLAN FOR THE ONEIDA COUNTY PUBLIC MARKETCornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is seeking to contract with an experienced individual and/or organization to develop a comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the OCPM.Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Oneida County until 4:00 PM, Friday, March 26, 2021, for completion of a one-year comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the Oneida County Public Market.   Click below for the entire scope of the marketing project: Scope of Marketing Project2ND: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County will be accepting Requests For Proposals (RFP) under a USDA Farmers Market Promotional Program Grant. We are seeking professional video services for the Oneida County Public MarketClick below for the entire scope of the video project:Scope of Video ProjectProposals must be submitted via email to egi3@cornell.edu no later than the close of business Monday, March 26, 2021, at 4:30 PM. Upon acceptance of the proposal, be prepared to submit a certificate of insurance including professional liability insurance and Workers Compensation. Contact Beth Irons at 315-736-3394 ext. 103 or by email with questions. Thank you. Email us Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= Recipe 2 Market (R2M) Wednesday, March 10, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), Rome Campus will kick off 2021 with a 6-part workshop series: Recipe 2 Market (R2M).Farmers and local aspiring new food business entrepreneurs have the chance to take advantage of accelerating their concepts. Our first five classes are virtual workshops led by experts across the field. Electronic handouts, case studies, and video tutorials will assist in creating a better understanding of the many parts of a value-added food business. Our final class will complete the series with the practice of product storytelling and a lab tour of the commercial kitchen.The cost for this Workshop Series as a single payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00Sessions are ALL on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 WEEK 1 – FEBRUARY 24: Stovetop to Storefront | Introduction to R2M WEEK 2 – MARCH 3: Business Planning & Cost of Production WEEK 3 – MARCH 10: Recipe Development & Food SafetyWEEK 4 – MARCH 17: Preparing Your Recipe - Kitchen SafetyWEEK 5 - MARCH 24: Marketing & DistributionWEEK 6 - MARCH 31: Tell Your Story | Commercial Kitchen Lab (In-Person)We have several ways to pay for the workshop series.Online, via PayPal during registration, OR you can pay ahead (call our office).315 736-3394 ext. 100.SIGN UP TODAY!  Seating is LIMITED!Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/R2M-2_230 $75 single OR $125 team of two Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= Strategies to Protect & Promote Your Child Care Program Thursday, March 11, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Business Record ManagementFor FDC/GFDC – New Providers & Providers that would like a review of these skills$15 Training Thursday, March 11th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm via ZOOMIn this training we will discuss the value of an efficient record keeping system, review what should be written in your contract & policies, and look closely at what records are important to keep and why!Please email Tammy @ taa24@cornell.edu to register. 15 ========================================= #SaveOurFarmsSaveOurFood Campaign 3 Grants Available For Farmers! Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:15 am - 11:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 $3600 Raised.  Three $1,200 Grants to be Awarded to FarmersTo apply for a grant, for yourself or a farmer you know, click the registration link below and  tell us how COVID-19 has impacted you and your family. Applications are due by 4 pm March 31, 2021.  If you need an application mailed to you call us at   315-736-3394. Applications will be reviewed by a committee, the grantees will be notified by April 30th and the awards will be distributed by May 31, 2021. Names will be kept confidential. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it quickly became evident that it was going to have a tremendous impact on farmers. Some dairy farmers were dumping milk, some were making difficult decisions about planting, and others were left wondering if there would be a market for what they had already planted. Consumers were hearing about farmers dumping milk or plowing fields of produce under, but were also seeing empty shelves in the grocery store. People wondered why. So, the “Save Our Farms Save Our Food campaign was launched to educate people about agriculture and introduce them to local farmers. We wanted to make sure people were aware that almost everything they come in contact with originates from agriculture and that it’s vitally important to support our local farmers! The campaign resulted in over 750,000 impressions just on social media. Many people donated to the SAVE OUR FARMS SAVE OUR FOOD campaign, receiving a T-Shirt, but more importantly showing farmers that we have your backs!  Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Request For Proposals (RFP) Marketing, Promotion and Videos by March 26th. Monday, March 8, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 SEEKING TWO SEPERATE PROPOSALS1ST:  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL PLAN FOR THE ONEIDA COUNTY PUBLIC MARKETCornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is seeking to contract with an experienced individual and/or organization to develop a comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the OCPM.Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Oneida County until 4:00 PM, Friday, March 26, 2021, for completion of a one-year comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the Oneida County Public Market.   Click below for the entire scope of the marketing project: Scope of Marketing Project2ND: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County will be accepting Requests For Proposals (RFP) under a USDA Farmers Market Promotional Program Grant. We are seeking professional video services for the Oneida County Public MarketClick below for the entire scope of the video project:Scope of Video ProjectProposals must be submitted via email to egi3@cornell.edu no later than the close of business Monday, March 26, 2021, at 4:30 PM. Upon acceptance of the proposal, be prepared to submit a certificate of insurance including professional liability insurance and Workers Compensation. Contact Beth Irons at 315-736-3394 ext. 103 or by email with questions. Thank you. Email us Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= Recipe 2 Market (R2M) Wednesday, March 17, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), Rome Campus will kick off 2021 with a 6-part workshop series: Recipe 2 Market (R2M).Farmers and local aspiring new food business entrepreneurs have the chance to take advantage of accelerating their concepts. Our first five classes are virtual workshops led by experts across the field. Electronic handouts, case studies, and video tutorials will assist in creating a better understanding of the many parts of a value-added food business. Our final class will complete the series with the practice of product storytelling and a lab tour of the commercial kitchen.The cost for this Workshop Series as a single payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00Sessions are ALL on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 WEEK 1 – FEBRUARY 24: Stovetop to Storefront | Introduction to R2M WEEK 2 – MARCH 3: Business Planning & Cost of Production WEEK 3 – MARCH 10: Recipe Development & Food SafetyWEEK 4 – MARCH 17: Preparing Your Recipe - Kitchen SafetyWEEK 5 - MARCH 24: Marketing & DistributionWEEK 6 - MARCH 31: Tell Your Story | Commercial Kitchen Lab (In-Person)We have several ways to pay for the workshop series.Online, via PayPal during registration, OR you can pay ahead (call our office).315 736-3394 ext. 100.SIGN UP TODAY!  Seating is LIMITED!Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/R2M-2_230 $75 single OR $125 team of two Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= Social Emotional First Aid Kit Thursday, March 18, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Social Emotional First Aid Kit Technical Assistance SeriesFebruary 8, 2021 6:30PM-7:30 PM Virtual Learn to recognize feeling and developing strategies for managing feelings Feelings faces. Children need to be able to recognize feelings in themselves and others before they can learn to regulate them. Next we will talk about how children develop good self-esteem. Self-esteem is more than knowing what you look like in a mirror. We will discuss how providers can help children develop a positive sense of self. March 18, 2021 6:30PM-7:30 PM Virtual We will discuss how to help children manage strong emotions. We will discuss strategies for teaching children coping skills using the materials provided. When child are calm and ready, now we can practice developing problem solving skills.Registration required by contacting Ellen Olson at elp32@cornell.edu*These events are technical assistance opportunities and will not have training certificates/credits issued for participation. ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, March 20, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 The Oneida County Public Market is Oneida County’s only year-round market, offering fresh, healthy and locally grown and raised foods to the community 12 months out of the year. Respecting the seasons of upstate New York is the key to creating a market atmosphere that supports the farmer, the producer and the consumer.The Public Market is inside Union Station  Main Lobby. Market sessions will be every other week starting on Saturday, January 9 through April 17, 2021. Our 10th year of operation will begin Saturday, May 15, 2021.COVID 19 mandates will be in place with masks required and social distancing throughout the market space.All markets are on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the happenings throughout the year. For more information go to www.oneidacountymarket.com. pay at market Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= #SaveOurFarmsSaveOurFood Campaign 3 Grants Available For Farmers! Sunday, March 14, 2021 12:15 am - 11:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 $3600 Raised.  Three $1,200 Grants to be Awarded to FarmersTo apply for a grant, for yourself or a farmer you know, click the registration link below and  tell us how COVID-19 has impacted you and your family. Applications are due by 4 pm March 31, 2021.  If you need an application mailed to you call us at   315-736-3394. Applications will be reviewed by a committee, the grantees will be notified by April 30th and the awards will be distributed by May 31, 2021. Names will be kept confidential. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it quickly became evident that it was going to have a tremendous impact on farmers. Some dairy farmers were dumping milk, some were making difficult decisions about planting, and others were left wondering if there would be a market for what they had already planted. Consumers were hearing about farmers dumping milk or plowing fields of produce under, but were also seeing empty shelves in the grocery store. People wondered why. So, the “Save Our Farms Save Our Food campaign was launched to educate people about agriculture and introduce them to local farmers. We wanted to make sure people were aware that almost everything they come in contact with originates from agriculture and that it’s vitally important to support our local farmers! The campaign resulted in over 750,000 impressions just on social media. Many people donated to the SAVE OUR FARMS SAVE OUR FOOD campaign, receiving a T-Shirt, but more importantly showing farmers that we have your backs!  Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Request For Proposals (RFP) Marketing, Promotion and Videos by March 26th. Monday, March 15, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 SEEKING TWO SEPERATE PROPOSALS1ST:  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL PLAN FOR THE ONEIDA COUNTY PUBLIC MARKETCornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is seeking to contract with an experienced individual and/or organization to develop a comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the OCPM.Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Oneida County until 4:00 PM, Friday, March 26, 2021, for completion of a one-year comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the Oneida County Public Market.   Click below for the entire scope of the marketing project: Scope of Marketing Project2ND: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County will be accepting Requests For Proposals (RFP) under a USDA Farmers Market Promotional Program Grant. We are seeking professional video services for the Oneida County Public MarketClick below for the entire scope of the video project:Scope of Video ProjectProposals must be submitted via email to egi3@cornell.edu no later than the close of business Monday, March 26, 2021, at 4:30 PM. Upon acceptance of the proposal, be prepared to submit a certificate of insurance including professional liability insurance and Workers Compensation. Contact Beth Irons at 315-736-3394 ext. 103 or by email with questions. Thank you. Email us Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Tuesday, March 23, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  March 23, 25 from 5:30-8:30pmMarch 27 from 9:00am to 12:00pmMarch 30 from 5:30 – 8:30pmApril 1 from 5:30 – 8:30pmLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Pruning Trees and Shrubs in Central New York Wednesday, March 24, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Presented by Mike Mahanna, Master Gardener Volunteer, and NYS Certified Arborist. Need to prune but do not know where to begin? Mike will walk you through the pruning process. Learn how to remove dead or diseased branches, shape a tree or shrub, and more. This class will provide the who, what, and when to prune or not, tips and techniques you’ll need.Please make sure to register! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and a link to the webinar.If you’d like to make a donation to the maintenance of our Parker F. Scripture Botanical GardensMake Checks payable to:CCE Oneida Countywith “Parker F. Scripture Donation” in the check memoMail to: 121 Second StreetOriskany, NY 13424Or call us at 315-736-3394 Ext. 100 FREE Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 ========================================= Recipe 2 Market (R2M) Wednesday, March 24, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), Rome Campus will kick off 2021 with a 6-part workshop series: Recipe 2 Market (R2M).Farmers and local aspiring new food business entrepreneurs have the chance to take advantage of accelerating their concepts. Our first five classes are virtual workshops led by experts across the field. Electronic handouts, case studies, and video tutorials will assist in creating a better understanding of the many parts of a value-added food business. Our final class will complete the series with the practice of product storytelling and a lab tour of the commercial kitchen.The cost for this Workshop Series as a single payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00Sessions are ALL on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 WEEK 1 – FEBRUARY 24: Stovetop to Storefront | Introduction to R2M WEEK 2 – MARCH 3: Business Planning & Cost of Production WEEK 3 – MARCH 10: Recipe Development & Food SafetyWEEK 4 – MARCH 17: Preparing Your Recipe - Kitchen SafetyWEEK 5 - MARCH 24: Marketing & DistributionWEEK 6 - MARCH 31: Tell Your Story | Commercial Kitchen Lab (In-Person)We have several ways to pay for the workshop series.Online, via PayPal during registration, OR you can pay ahead (call our office).315 736-3394 ext. 100.SIGN UP TODAY!  Seating is LIMITED!Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/R2M-2_230 $75 single OR $125 team of two Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= Request For Proposals (RFP) Marketing, Promotion and Videos by March 26th. Monday, March 22, 2021 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 SEEKING TWO SEPERATE PROPOSALS1ST:  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL PLAN FOR THE ONEIDA COUNTY PUBLIC MARKETCornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is seeking to contract with an experienced individual and/or organization to develop a comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the OCPM.Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Oneida County until 4:00 PM, Friday, March 26, 2021, for completion of a one-year comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the Oneida County Public Market.   Click below for the entire scope of the marketing project: Scope of Marketing Project2ND: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County will be accepting Requests For Proposals (RFP) under a USDA Farmers Market Promotional Program Grant. We are seeking professional video services for the Oneida County Public MarketClick below for the entire scope of the video project:Scope of Video ProjectProposals must be submitted via email to egi3@cornell.edu no later than the close of business Monday, March 26, 2021, at 4:30 PM. Upon acceptance of the proposal, be prepared to submit a certificate of insurance including professional liability insurance and Workers Compensation. Contact Beth Irons at 315-736-3394 ext. 103 or by email with questions. Thank you. Email us Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Saturday, March 27, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  March 23, 25 from 5:30-8:30pmMarch 27 from 9:00am to 12:00pmMarch 30 from 5:30 – 8:30pmApril 1 from 5:30 – 8:30pmLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Saturday, March 27, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 Participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates held at CCE OneidaMAT Independent Study - Saturday, February 6, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMMAT Independent Study - Saturday, March 27, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= #SaveOurFarmsSaveOurFood Campaign 3 Grants Available For Farmers! Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:15 am - 11:45 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 $3600 Raised.  Three $1,200 Grants to be Awarded to FarmersTo apply for a grant, for yourself or a farmer you know, click the registration link below and  tell us how COVID-19 has impacted you and your family. Applications are due by 4 pm March 31, 2021.  If you need an application mailed to you call us at   315-736-3394. Applications will be reviewed by a committee, the grantees will be notified by April 30th and the awards will be distributed by May 31, 2021. Names will be kept confidential. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it quickly became evident that it was going to have a tremendous impact on farmers. Some dairy farmers were dumping milk, some were making difficult decisions about planting, and others were left wondering if there would be a market for what they had already planted. Consumers were hearing about farmers dumping milk or plowing fields of produce under, but were also seeing empty shelves in the grocery store. People wondered why. So, the “Save Our Farms Save Our Food campaign was launched to educate people about agriculture and introduce them to local farmers. We wanted to make sure people were aware that almost everything they come in contact with originates from agriculture and that it’s vitally important to support our local farmers! The campaign resulted in over 750,000 impressions just on social media. Many people donated to the SAVE OUR FARMS SAVE OUR FOOD campaign, receiving a T-Shirt, but more importantly showing farmers that we have your backs!  Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Webinar: Developing Your Small Scale Swine Enterprise Monday, March 29, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration is required by March 26th.Offered by the Livestock Program Work Team (LPWT) and Cornell Cooperative Extension, this webinar was designed for small-scale pig producers who are looking to expand their swine enterprise to become more efficient and sustainable in their production of pigs and the marketing of pork products. This webinar will introduce growers to the most common swine production systems, how to match your current resources to your goals and we will review basic worksheets that can help farmers to plan for any growth or changes in the future. We will review the farrow to finish, feeder to farrow, and feeder to finish operations.The goal of this course is to help you design a plan for the coming years to ensure that you are making the most of your current resources and abilities FREE Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Tuesday, March 30, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  March 23, 25 from 5:30-8:30pmMarch 27 from 9:00am to 12:00pmMarch 30 from 5:30 – 8:30pmApril 1 from 5:30 – 8:30pmLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= SNAP-Ed: Live Virtual Workshop Wednesday, March 31, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Join the SNAP-Ed NY team for a no-cost, one-time workshop, “Healthy Family Meals, On a Budget”. Attend this fun, interactive class to find out new ways to save money and time when buying food and making meals. Put new ideas into practice. During this live session, you will get handouts and recipes to help you make small changes to stretch your food dollar. Be inspired as you learn ways to be more active. You and your family can create new habits as you try these ideas and recipes at home.To join us on March 31st at 12pm use this link : https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92893180565?pwd=UEp5MG80dTV6UW1veUZqZXVTWjYrZz09 ========================================= #SaveOurFarmsSaveOurFood Campaign 3 Grants Available For Farmers! Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:15 am - 4:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 $3600 Raised.  Three $1,200 Grants to be Awarded to FarmersTo apply for a grant, for yourself or a farmer you know, click the registration link below and  tell us how COVID-19 has impacted you and your family. Applications are due by 4 pm March 31, 2021.  If you need an application mailed to you call us at   315-736-3394. Applications will be reviewed by a committee, the grantees will be notified by April 30th and the awards will be distributed by May 31, 2021. Names will be kept confidential. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it quickly became evident that it was going to have a tremendous impact on farmers. Some dairy farmers were dumping milk, some were making difficult decisions about planting, and others were left wondering if there would be a market for what they had already planted. Consumers were hearing about farmers dumping milk or plowing fields of produce under, but were also seeing empty shelves in the grocery store. People wondered why. So, the “Save Our Farms Save Our Food campaign was launched to educate people about agriculture and introduce them to local farmers. We wanted to make sure people were aware that almost everything they come in contact with originates from agriculture and that it’s vitally important to support our local farmers! The campaign resulted in over 750,000 impressions just on social media. Many people donated to the SAVE OUR FARMS SAVE OUR FOOD campaign, receiving a T-Shirt, but more importantly showing farmers that we have your backs!  Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Recipe 2 Market (R2M) Wednesday, March 31, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), Rome Campus will kick off 2021 with a 6-part workshop series: Recipe 2 Market (R2M).Farmers and local aspiring new food business entrepreneurs have the chance to take advantage of accelerating their concepts. Our first five classes are virtual workshops led by experts across the field. Electronic handouts, case studies, and video tutorials will assist in creating a better understanding of the many parts of a value-added food business. Our final class will complete the series with the practice of product storytelling and a lab tour of the commercial kitchen.The cost for this Workshop Series as a single payer is $75.00 or for a team of two, $125.00Sessions are ALL on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 WEEK 1 – FEBRUARY 24: Stovetop to Storefront | Introduction to R2M WEEK 2 – MARCH 3: Business Planning & Cost of Production WEEK 3 – MARCH 10: Recipe Development & Food SafetyWEEK 4 – MARCH 17: Preparing Your Recipe - Kitchen SafetyWEEK 5 - MARCH 24: Marketing & DistributionWEEK 6 - MARCH 31: Tell Your Story | Commercial Kitchen Lab (In-Person)We have several ways to pay for the workshop series.Online, via PayPal during registration, OR you can pay ahead (call our office).315 736-3394 ext. 100.SIGN UP TODAY!  Seating is LIMITED!Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/R2M-2_230 $75 single OR $125 team of two Alicia Luhrssen-Zombek, aml439@cornell.edu, 315-736-3394 ext. 131 ========================================= VIRTUAL Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Thursday, April 1, 2021 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates:  March 23, 25 from 5:30-8:30pmMarch 27 from 9:00am to 12:00pmMarch 30 from 5:30 – 8:30pmApril 1 from 5:30 – 8:30pmLocation: V I R T U A L$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, April 3, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 The Oneida County Public Market is Oneida County’s only year-round market, offering fresh, healthy and locally grown and raised foods to the community 12 months out of the year. Respecting the seasons of upstate New York is the key to creating a market atmosphere that supports the farmer, the producer and the consumer.The Public Market is inside Union Station  Main Lobby. Market sessions will be every other week starting on Saturday, January 9 through April 17, 2021. Our 10th year of operation will begin Saturday, May 15, 2021.COVID 19 mandates will be in place with masks required and social distancing throughout the market space.All markets are on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the happenings throughout the year. For more information go to www.oneidacountymarket.com. pay at market Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= CCE Recipient of Hannaford Community Bag Fundraiser during APRIL Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm New Hartford Hannaford , 4593 Commercial Dr. , New Hartford , NY 13413 During April 2021 Support CCE only atHannaford Supermarket  4593 Commercial Dr. New Hartford, NY(315) 768-1851 Purchase a $2.50 reusable grocery bag and $1 will be donated to CCE of Oneida County during April. Linda Wimmer, law287@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 100 ========================================= CCE Recipient of Hannaford Community Bag Fundraiser during APRIL Friday, April 9, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm New Hartford Hannaford , 4593 Commercial Dr. , New Hartford , NY 13413 During April 2021 Support CCE only atHannaford Supermarket  4593 Commercial Dr. New Hartford, NY(315) 768-1851 Purchase a $2.50 reusable grocery bag and $1 will be donated to CCE of Oneida County during April. Linda Wimmer, law287@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 100 ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Open Saturdays 9a-1p Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Union Station, 321 Main Street , Utica, NY 13501 The Oneida County Public Market is Oneida County’s only year-round market, offering fresh, healthy and locally grown and raised foods to the community 12 months out of the year. Respecting the seasons of upstate New York is the key to creating a market atmosphere that supports the farmer, the producer and the consumer.The Public Market is inside Union Station  Main Lobby. Market sessions will be every other week starting on Saturday, January 9 through April 17, 2021. Our 10th year of operation will begin Saturday, May 15, 2021.COVID 19 mandates will be in place with masks required and social distancing throughout the market space.All markets are on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the happenings throughout the year. For more information go to www.oneidacountymarket.com. pay at market Elizabeth Irons, egi3@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 103 ========================================= Planting Trees and Shrubs in Central New York Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Presented by Mike Mahanna, Master Gardener Volunteer, and NYS Certified Arborist. Planting a new tree? Replacing or creating landscaping? Mike provides suggestions on trees and shrubs most suited for our Central New York garden zones. This class will help you make your landscape beautiful while also providing suggestions on alternative plantings for newly discovered “invasive” varieties.You Must Register for the class!  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.If you’d like to make a donation to the maintenance of our Parker F. Scripture Botanical GardensMake Checks payable to:CCE Oneida Countywith “Parker F. Scripture Donation” in the check memoMail to: 121 Second StreetOriskany, NY 13424Or call us at 315-736-3394 Ext. 100 FREE Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 ========================================= CCE Recipient of Hannaford Community Bag Fundraiser during APRIL Friday, April 16, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm New Hartford Hannaford , 4593 Commercial Dr. , New Hartford , NY 13413 During April 2021 Support CCE only atHannaford Supermarket  4593 Commercial Dr. New Hartford, NY(315) 768-1851 Purchase a $2.50 reusable grocery bag and $1 will be donated to CCE of Oneida County during April. Linda Wimmer, law287@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 100 ========================================= CCE Recipient of Hannaford Community Bag Fundraiser during APRIL Friday, April 23, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm New Hartford Hannaford , 4593 Commercial Dr. , New Hartford , NY 13413 During April 2021 Support CCE only atHannaford Supermarket  4593 Commercial Dr. New Hartford, NY(315) 768-1851 Purchase a $2.50 reusable grocery bag and $1 will be donated to CCE of Oneida County during April. Linda Wimmer, law287@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 100 ========================================= All About Hostas Wednesday, May 12, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Presented by Remi Link, CCE Staff, and Hosta Enthusiast.Everyone loves hostas! These great perennials are not only easy to grow but they come in all sizes, different colors, variegations and add beauty to any semi-shaded garden. Remi will teach you about the different types of hostas and how to grow them. This class will also cover diseases, division, and more. Learn to embrace hostas and add one to your garden this year!You must register for this class!  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.If you’d like to make a donation to the maintenance of our Parker F. Scripture Botanical GardensMake Checks payable to:CCE Oneida Countywith “Parker F. Scripture Donation” in the check memoMail to: 121 Second StreetOriskany, NY 13424Or call us at 315-736-3394 Ext. 100 Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 ========================================= Growing Lavender Wednesday, May 19, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Presented by Tanya Adams-Clute, Master Gardener Volunteer.Lavender has become one of the most popular plants in the herb garden. It is also a beautiful, fragrant perennial to add to your flower garden. Learn about the different varieties of lavender and how to grow them. This class will also discuss the many different uses for this wonderful herb. You must register for this class! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.If you’d like to make a donation to the maintenance of our Parker F. Scripture Botanical GardensMake Checks payable to:CCE Oneida Countywith “Parker F. Scripture Donation” in the check memoMail to: 121 Second StreetOriskany, NY 13424Or call us at 315-736-3394 Ext. 100 FREE Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 =========================================