Skip to main content
more options

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
    • 4-H Tractor Safety School
      7:00 p.m.
      Held at: Larry Romance & Son
    • Cheesemaking Workshop
      7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • 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 .
    • 4-H Tractor Safety School
      7:00 p.m.
      Held at: Letchworth Central School
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2009
    • 4-H Tractor Safety School
      7:00 p.m.
      Held at: Kelly's Garage
  • February 13-14, 2009
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Monday, February 23, 2009
    • SPECIAL CAMP REGISTRATION
      Look for it in The Daily News!
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2009
    • Tractor Certification Exam
      7:00 p.m.
  • February 26-28, 2009
Return to Top of Page

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
  • 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
  • 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.
Return to Top of Page

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
  • 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
  • Wednesday, April 22, 2009
    • MAKE-UP DAY: Clothing Revue Evaluation
  • Saturday, April 25, 2009
    • Clothing Revue Evaluation Day
Return to Top of Page

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
  • Wednesday, May 20, 2009
    • Board of Directors' Meeting
      7:00 p.m.
Return to Top of Page

July 2009

  • Wednesday, July 15, 2009
    • Board of Directors' Meeting
      7:00 p.m.
      at Camp Wyomoco in Varysburg
Return to Top of Page

August 2009

Return to Top of Page

September 2009

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2009
    • Board of Directors' Meeting
      7:00 p.m.
Return to Top of Page

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
Return to Top of Page

November 2009

  • Wednesday, November 18, 2009
    • Board of Directors' Meeting
      7:00 p.m.
Return to Top of Page

 


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.