Feb '09 - Mar '09 - Apr
'09 - May '09 - July '09
Aug '09 - Sept '09 -
Oct '09 - Nov '09
Classes and Events will be held at: (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County
401 North Main Street
Warsaw, New York 14569
For more information, click on the title of that event (if there is
a link) or call (585) 786-2251.
February 2009
- Monday, February 2, 2009
- Wednesday, February 4, 2009
- Western New York Soybean and Small Grains Congress
Batavia Party House- Topics include:
- Future Management of Rust, Blights and White Mold in Soybean
- Wheat Health Management with Rotations, Varieties and Fungicides
- Small Grains Variety Trial Update
- 2009 Changes in Soybean Crop Insurance Policies
- Dandelion and Lambsquarters Control
- Armyworm and Cereal Leaf Beetle: Scout Your Wheat!
- Soybean Management Studies: Seed Treatments, Varieties and Row Widths
- For more information or to register contact Cathy Wallace
at 343-3040, ext. 138 or e-mail cfw6@cornell.edu
.
- Topics include:
- 4-H Tractor Safety School
7:00 p.m.
Held at: Letchworth Central School- See page 24: 4-H News DEC/Jan Issue
- Western New York Soybean and Small Grains Congress
- Thursday, February 5, 2009
- Winter Dairy Management School -- "Dairy Modernization"
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Byrncliff Conference Center in Varysburg, NY- General Session
- Developing or Revising a Farmstead Master Plan
- Business Planning for a Successful Project
- Evaluating Environmental Issues on Your Farm
- Concurrent Sessions
- Renovating the Old Free Stall for
- Milking Cows, Heifers, or Special Needs
- Manure Handling Options
- What about Robotics?
- Renovating a Tie Barn for a Parlor
-Many Options to Fit Needs & Budget - Planning Your First Free Stall for Optimal Comfort Housing
- Manure System Strategies
- Registration includes morning refreshments and lunch. If you
register by January 28th, the cost is $20 for the first person
from the farm and $10 for each additional person. You will also
receive a Current Status of Dairy Farm Business Assessment
Tool to review prior to the school. After January 28th,
the cost will be $30 for the first person and $20 for each additional
person.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Kiel at 585-786-2251 or e-mail cjk84@cornell.edu.
- General Session
- Winter Dairy Management School -- "Dairy Modernization"
- Friday, February 6, 2009
- SNOW DATE for Horse Bowl
- Monday, February 9, 2009
- 4-H Tractor Safety School
7:00 p.m.
Held at: Lamb & Webster, Inc.- See page 24: 4-H News DEC/Jan Issue
- 4-H Tractor Safety School
- Tuesday, February 10, 2009
- The 2009 Becker Forum: Proactive Approaches to Immigration
and Workforce Issues
The Becker Forum is held in conjunction with the 2009 Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo and will be held at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool, NY.- Featuring sessions on:
- Immigration Reform with a New President and a New Congress
- Social Security No-match Letters
- Immigration and Agriculture: Changing Public Perceptions
- How to be a Better Boss
- Strategies to Support Agricultural Workers
- Creating a High Performance Business culture
- Leaders Forum: How to Impact future Immigration Legislation
- A brochure of the conference can be found at: http://www.nysvga.org/pdf/2009%20Expo%20Program.pdf.
For more information on the Forum and to register visit: www.nysvga.org
or call 315-687-5734
- Featuring sessions on:
- The 2009 Becker Forum: Proactive Approaches to Immigration
and Workforce Issues
- February 10-12, 2009
- 2009 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo
Oncenter Convention Center in Syracuse, NY- For more information visit www.nysaes.cornell.edu/hort/expo or contact Jeff and Lindy Kubecka, NYS Vegetable Growers Association, PO Box 70, Kirkville, NY 13082 or e-mail nysvga@twcny.rr.com. For trade show information and exhibiting, please contact Dan Wren, Lee Trade Shows, PO Box 121, Palantine Bridge, NY 13428 or e-mail dwren@leepub.com.
- 2009 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo
- Wednesday, February 11, 2009
- 4-H Tractor Safety School
7:00 p.m.
Held at: Kelly's Garage- See page 24: 4-H
News DEC/Jan Issue
- See page 24: 4-H
News DEC/Jan Issue
- 4-H Tractor Safety School
- February 13-14, 2009
- NYS Farmers'
Direct Marketing Association Annual Conference
Holiday Inn, Waterloo
Contact Jeanette Marvin at 315-986-9320
- NYS Farmers'
Direct Marketing Association Annual Conference
- Monday, February 16, 2009
- OFFICE CLOSED
President's Day - Small Fruit IPM Scout Training
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Download Brochure
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2009
Session 1 of 4 -- CLASSROOM- Site Selection and Preparation
- Berry Weed Management
- Berry Nutrient Management
- GAPS for Small Fruit
- Marketing Small Fruits
- OFFICE CLOSED
- Wednesday, February 18, 2009
- New to Farming in New York? Take the Beginning Farmer Online
Course - Starts in February
Beginning in February, the NY Beginning Farmer Project in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension will hold its next online course for new farmers throughout New York State. The course is designed to help plan new agriculture enterprises, and this is a great time of year to start planning! The course allows you to work at your own pace. You can give the class as much time as you want - a minimal three hours per week allows time to read the material, explore some resources, respond to course assignments and interact with CCE educators.- Part one: Evaluating Yourself, Your Land, and Choosing an Enterprise starts February 18 and lasts five weeks.
- Part two: Marketing and Profits, is six weeks long and begins March 18.
- Both courses can be taken independently or in sequence. There are only a few requirements for this online course - a reliable internet connection, an email account, and the ability to access the class throughout the week. Course participants are required to work through assignments online at http://beginningfarmers.cce.cornell.edu/
- Complete registration information is available online at
www.cce.cornell.edu/chenango.
The Beginning Farmer Online Course will be taught by educators
from Cornell Cooperative Extension, and both courses will
incorporate real-time interaction and learning. Space is limited!
Cost is $100 per course or $150 for both.
- New to Farming in New York? Take the Beginning Farmer Online
Course - Starts in February
- Thursday, February 19, 2009
- 2009 4-H Public Presentations
MAKE-UP JUDGING DAY
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: TBA (possibly Warsaw Central High School)- See page 6: 4-H News DEC/Jan Issue
- 2009 4-H Public Presentations
- Saturdays, February 21 and 28, 2009
- Beginning a Successful Small Farm Operation
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Brant Town Hall; 1294 Brant-North Collins Road; Brant, NY- Thinking of starting a new farming enterprise but not quite sure where or how to begin? This is an introductory course designed for small, part-time or perspective farmers.
- The sessions are sponsored by the Cornell Small Farms Program - Beginning Farmer Project and New York State Farm Viability Institute.
- Topics to be covered:
- Agriculture 101 - An introduction to agriculture in WNY and an overview of agricultural terminology.
- Basics of Farm Bookkeeping & Taxes - This session will introduce participants to financial systems available for use and explore tax related farm issues.
- Basics of Soil & Plant Fertility - Soil the foundation of farming.
- Selecting an Enterprise - Taking inventory of your "farm" resources and analyzing your marketing opportunities. Without these steps you could encounter a roadblock in your path to a successful farm enterprise. This session will help attendees find a match between their interests and available resources.
- Enrollment will be limited, pre-registration is required
by February 7th, 2009. Cost for the workshop series is $100/individual
or farm enterprise. For more information or to pre-register,
contact Sharon Bachman at 716-652-5400 ext. 150 or Lynn O'Brien
at 585-268-7644 ext 18. E-mail contact is: lao3@cornell.edu.
- Beginning a Successful Small Farm Operation
- Saturday, February 21, 2009
- 2009 4-H Public Presentations
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Warsaw Central High School
Senior and Junior Horse, Home and Ag Public Presentations- See page 6: 4-H News DEC/Jan Issue
- 2009 4-H Public Presentations
- Monday, February 23, 2009
- SPECIAL CAMP REGISTRATION
Look for it in The Daily News!
- SPECIAL CAMP REGISTRATION
- Tuesday, February 24, 2009
- Tractor Certification Exam
7:00 p.m.- See page 24: 4-H News DEC/Jan Issue
- Tractor Certification Exam
- February 26-28, 2009
- New
York Farm Show
NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse
For more information contact Scott Grigor at 315-457-8205 or sgrigor@ne-equip.com
- New
York Farm Show
March 2009
- March 7, 2009
- Rural Landowners Workshop
Pioneer Central School in Yorkshire
For more information contact Lynn O'Brien at lao3@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644
- Rural Landowners Workshop
- Monday, March 16, 2009
- Small Fruit IPM Scout Training
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Download Brochure
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2009
Session 2 of 4 -- CLASSROOM- Berry Pest Management: Diseases
- Berry Pest Management: Insects
- IPM Tactics for Berry Crops
- General Farm Safety Considerations for Small Fruit Workers
- Small Fruit IPM Scout Training
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
- Board of Directors' Meeting
7:00 p.m. - New to Farming in New York? Take the Beginning Farmer Online
Course - PART II
Beginning in February, the NY Beginning Farmer Project in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension will hold its next online course for new farmers throughout New York State. The course is designed to help plan new agriculture enterprises, and this is a great time of year to start planning! The course allows you to work at your own pace. You can give the class as much time as you want - a minimal three hours per week allows time to read the material, explore some resources, respond to course assignments and interact with CCE educators.- Part one: Evaluating Yourself, Your Land, and Choosing an Enterprise starts February 18 and lasts five weeks.
- Part two: Marketing and Profits, is six weeks long and begins March 18.
- Both courses can be taken independently or in sequence. There are only a few requirements for this online course - a reliable internet connection, an email account, and the ability to access the class throughout the week. Course participants are required to work through assignments online at http://beginningfarmers.cce.cornell.edu/
- Complete registration information is available online at www.cce.cornell.edu/chenango. The Beginning Farmer Online Course will be taught by educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension, and both courses will incorporate real-time interaction and learning. Space is limited! Cost is $100 per course or $150 for both.
- Board of Directors' Meeting
April 2009
- Saturday, April 4th
- Basics of Gardening Workshop
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
at the Arts Council for Wyoming County
31 South Main Street in Perry- Learn how to get started or how to improve your gardening skills with local "Master Gardeners" from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
- Bring your questions along. Spring IS just around the corner. Let them help you "Grow your own Art"!
- Please call the ACWC to register. $5.00 fee. 585-237-3517
- Basics of Gardening Workshop
- Monday, April 20, 2009
- Small Fruit IPM Scout Training
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Download Brochure
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2009
Session 3 of 4 -- FIELD
Held At: Green Acre Farm, 3460 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612
- Production Practices: Pruning bushberries and cane berries,
Trellis construction, Strawberry mulch application/removal,
Irrigation systems
- Production Practices: Pruning bushberries and cane berries,
Trellis construction, Strawberry mulch application/removal,
Irrigation systems
- Small Fruit IPM Scout Training
- Wednesday, April 22, 2009
- MAKE-UP DAY: Clothing Revue Evaluation
- Saturday, April 25, 2009
- Clothing Revue Evaluation Day
May 2009
- Friday, May 8, 2009
- Clothing Revue
- Monday, May 11, 2009
- Small Fruit IPM Scout Training
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Download Brochure
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2009
Session 4 of 4 -- FIELD
Held At: Green Acre Farm, 3460 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612
- Production Practices: Cultivation equipment demonstration, Scouting for berry pests, Sprayer calibration demonstration, Weed identification practicum
- Closing Comments
- Distribution of Certificates/Resource Kits
- Small Fruit IPM Scout Training
- Wednesday, May 20, 2009
- Board of Directors' Meeting
7:00 p.m.
- Board of Directors' Meeting
July 2009
- Wednesday, July 15, 2009
- Board of Directors' Meeting
7:00 p.m.
at Camp Wyomoco in Varysburg
- Board of Directors' Meeting
August 2009
- August 15-22, 2009
- Wyoming
County Fair
Pike, NY
- Wyoming
County Fair
October 2009
- Saturday, October 24, 2009
- Produced in NYS
Foods Contest
"What's Cooking in 4-H?"
8:30 a.m.- Registration Deadline: October 16, 2009
- In order to learn about nutrition
and practice food presentation skills, 4-H members will present
a
silent food demonstration, promoting items from the Empire State. All contestants will prepare recipes at
the same time, without talking. Participants will be allowed 50 minutes to demonstrate. - Download Flyer
- Produced in NYS
Foods Contest
Classes will be held at: (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County
401 North Main Street
Warsaw, New York 14569
Please call our office at (585) 786-2251 for more information about any
classes listed above, unless otherwise noted.
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