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Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 - May 2012 -
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 - Sept 2012

Classes and Events

Held at: (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County
401 North Main Street
Warsaw, New York 14569

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  • Home Gardening events
  • 4-H events
  • Wyoming County Dairy Institute events

For more information, click on the title of that event (if there is a link) or call (585) 786-2251.

February 2012

    • Friday, February 3, 2012
      • County Horse Bowl
        7:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, February 4, 2012
      • SNOW DATE for 4-H Dairy Bowl
    • Monday, February 6, 2012
    • Tuesday, February 7, 2012
    • Wednesday, February 8, 2012
      • WNY Soybearn/Small Grains Congress
        at the Clarion Inn, 8250 Park Road in Batavia
    • Friday, February 10, 2012
      • Hootin' Caprines 4-H Club Meeting
        7:00 p.m.
      • SNOW DATE for County Horse Bowl
    • Monday, February 13, 2012
    • Tuesday, February 14, 2012
      • Wyoming County Dairy Institute's
        Quality Forage Production Strategies Class Begins
        at CCE in Warsaw and Canandaigua
        • Class Dates: 2/14, 2/16, 2/20, 2/23 -- 6:30 to 9 p.m.
        • Field Trip to Farm or Equipment Dealer Shop: 2/25 TBA
        • Topics: Meeting cows feed needs, Hybrid selection, Grasses vs. alfalfa, BMR vs. conventional corn, Managing soil and field crop conditions, Pest Management, The ideal harvest window
          *Monitoring during harvest, Filling the bunk/silo, Using inoculants, Covering bunks
        • Cost $50 per person and includes resource materials
        • Register today by contacting Cathy Wallace at 585-343-3040 ext. 138. If you have any questions, contact Jackson Wright at 585-746-3016 or Jerry Bertold at 585-281-6816.
      • NY Certified Organic's "WEEDS: How to prevent them, and how to dispatch the ones that show up in our fields" Meeting
        10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
        at Jordan Hall in Geneva NY
        • Bob LaFrancois— of Organic Weed Control Equipment Technology, Byron NY
        • Farmer and Researcher Panel
        • Discussion: How Does Timing of nutrient application and weeding affect weed growth.
        • For more information, contact: Brian Caldwell, Cornell Department of Horticulture, bac11@cornell.edu or 607-280-3652.
    • Wednesday, February 15, 2012
    • Thursday, February 16, 2012
      • 4-H Public Presentations
        6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
        at Warsaw Central High School
      • Wyoming County Master Gardeners' Meeting
        6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
        • For more information about becoming a Master Gardener, please contact Don at 585-786-2251.
    • Monday, February 20, 2012
      • Presidents' Day
        OFFICE CLOSED
    • Tuesday, February 21, 2012
      • Step It Up in 2012 - Winter Grazing Workshop
        9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
        at BW's Restaurant in Pavilion
      • Teen Dairy Leaders' Meeting
        10:00 a.m.
      • Wyoming County Eggers (Poultry) 4-H Club Meeetin
        7:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, February 25, 2012
    • Monday, February 27, 2012
      • Introductory Financial and Economic Evaluation of Biogas Systems Workshop
        Cornell Cooperative Extension office, 420 E Main St in Batavia
        • Instructor: Brent Gloy
        • This workshop will allow participants to:
          • Quantify the effect of uncertainties or variability in assumptions on economics of AD systems, and quantify risks associated with anaerobic digestersPredict the cost and revenue generation from an AD system
          • Identify potential sources of funding for the development of an AD system
          • Understand how to conduct a sound economic analysis of an AD system
          • Utilize the Economic Assessment Model spreadsheet to estimate project costs and returns.
        • The workshop will involve a hands-on introduction to the assessment model using actual values from participant’s farm operations.
      • Triangle Purse Class
        6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
        at Creekside Fabrics in Arcade
    • Wednesday, February 29, 2012
      • Tractor Certification Written Exam
        7:00 p.m.
      • Small Farms Summit "Small Farmers Shape Your Future"
        9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
        • To register, contact your local host: Joan Petzen at jsp10@cornell.edu or 585-786-2251.
        • At the 2012 Summit, participants will be asked to reflect on recent successes and identify new concerns and challenges affecting the growth of the small farm sector. We’ll be issuing a preliminary e-survey in early Febuary to capture feedback from voices that can not attend the Summit. In the morning session, we’ll discuss issues that emerged in the survey and generate additional ideas from participants. In the afternoon session, participants will work within their regional sites to prioritize areas of importance over the next 5 years.
        • The Summit is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Farmer participation is especially encouraged, but educators, agricultural service providers, policy makers, non-profit organizations, students and community members are all welcome.


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March 2012

    • Saturday, March 3, 2012
    • Tuesday, March 6, 2012
      • 4-H COOKIE SALE BEGINS!
    • Saturday, March 10, 2012
      • 4-H District Dairy Bowl
    • Tuesday, March 13, 2012
      • NY Certified Organic's "Small Grain Production" Meeting
        10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
        at Jordan Hall in Geneva NY
        • Jack lazor, VT dairy farmer will discuss pros of adding small grain production at Butterworks Farm in Westfield VT
        • Heather Darby, Agronomist and Nutrient Management Specialist at the Univ of VT. Aspects of growing flax and other small grains
        • Discussion Topic: What do we gain by putting straw back into our soils?
        • For more information, contact: Brian Caldwell, Cornell Department of Horticulture, bac11@cornell.edu or 607-280-3652.
    • Monday, March 19, 2012
      • Wyoming County Dairy Institute's
        "Dairy Comp 305-Introduction" Online Course
        Last Day to Complete
    • Tuesday, March 20, 2012
      • "Farm Collaborative Marketing: Profits and Perils" Workshop
        8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
        at Ravenwood Golf Club Conference Center, 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor, NY 14564
        • This will be an all-day workshop / conference on collaborative marketing for regional farms.
        • More details coming soon.
    • Friday, March 23, 2012 to Saturday, March 24, 2012
      • 4-H Dairy Discovery Workshop
        Morrison Hall at Cornell University in Ithaca
        • Program provides fun, hands-on science-oriented learning experiences on dairy production and management topics which feature the unique facilities, industry professionals, and staff of Cornell University.
        • To register, call the Wyoming County 4-H office at 585-786-2251.
        • Click here for more information
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April 2012

    • Thursday, April 19, 2012
      • 4-H Clothing Revue Evaluation Make-Up Day
    • Saturday, April 21, 2012
      • 4-H Clothing Revue Evaluation Day
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May 2012

    • Friday, May 4, 2012
      • 4-H Clothing Revue
    • Saturday, May 5, 2012
      • 4-H Animal Crackers Program - Dogs & Dairy Cattle
        Morrison Hall at Cornell University
        • 4-H project members (suggested age range 9-12) are strongly encouraged to attend (with their parents or chaperones). However, all youth 9 and up are welcome. Participants will get to meet Cornell faculty and students, learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with professional producers, industry experts, and more! Hands-on workshops are planned for each species group.
        • Click here for more information
        • Please contact the Wyoming County 4-H office at 585-786-2251 to register.
    • Monday, May 21, 2012 to Thursday, May 24, 2012
      • 4th International Symposium on Managing Animal
        Mortalities, Products, By Products, and
        Associated Health Risk
        at DoubleTree Hotel – Dearborn, Michigan
        • Who Should Attend: veterinarians, animal industry, government, academia, cooperative extension, food and agriculture emergency managers, public health managers, food animal processors and the rendering industry.
        • Click here for more information.
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August 2012

    • Saturday, August 11, 2012 to Saturday, August 18, 2012
      • Wyoming County Fair
        at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds in Pike
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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.

Accommodations for person with disabilities may be requested by contacting the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County office at (585) 786-2251 ten days prior to the event.