Events
Eat Healthy, Be Happy!
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
THIS SERIES HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO A RESPONSE TO COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN MID-APRIL FOR AN UPDATE.
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, April 2, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports
Sunday, April 5, 2020
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Lessons from A Toolkit Adapting Farmers Markets to Consumer Trends
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Over the last 2 or 3 years, farmers across the Northeast have reported marked decreases in consumer participation at farmers markets and reduced sales. 94 out of 215 farmers and market managers responding to a recent survey indicated sales were down anywhere from 20% to 70% over peak market sales...
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4-H Exhibit Creation
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Ask the Experts: Let's Write Your Business Plan
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATIONSJoin us for an "Ask the Experts" series focused on the components of a agricultural business plan! This series will take place on Tuesday evenings, March 10th-April 7th (not March 31st), at 5:30pm in the Agricultural Development Center at CCE Br...
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4-H National & Tractor Supply Paper Clover Event
Friday, March 27, 2020
Support Broome County 4-H with a visit to the Vestal and/or Binghamton, Tractor Supply Co., March 27th-April 7th, by purchasing a Paper Clover for $1 at the register! You may even be lucky enough to come across some of our local clubs! 100% of funds raised, support 4-H with our local funds going ...
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Eat Healthy, Be Happy!
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
THIS SERIES HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO A RESPONSE TO COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN MID-APRIL FOR AN UPDATE.
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4-H Exhibit Creation
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Poultry 101
Thursday, April 9, 2020
On April 9th at 6 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County will be presenting a workshop on Poultry 101. This session will be a fast paced all-inclusive presentation on raising poultry. Topics that will be covered include: purchasing chicks, brooding birds, comparison of various p...
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TICKS & TICK-BORNE DISEASE PRESENTATION
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Ticks and tick-borne diseases are on the increase and forest owners, farmers, gardeners and outdoor recreationalists are particularly vulnerable. In addition to Lyme, other diseases, including Anaplasmosis, Powassan and Babesiosis are showing up in New York State and can be debilitating or fatal....
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4-H NYS Horse Bowl
Saturday, April 18, 2020
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CANCELLED: Build a Better Tomato Cage and More
Saturday, April 18, 2020
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS MITIGATION EFFORTSTired of those wimpy wire tomato cages? Construct your own cages from concrete rebar wire with the help of Master Gardener Volunteers and CCE Staff. Each cage is 5 ft. tall and 2 ft. in diameter. They also make a space saving ...
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4-H NYS Vet School Open House
Saturday, April 18, 2020
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RESCHEDULED: Building and Planting in Raised Beds
Monday, April 20, 2020
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED AS AN ONLINE WEBINAR FOR MONDAY, APRIL 20TH AT 4 PMLearn about the benefits of growing in a raised bed and how to construct a raised bed that suits your needs. Learn space requirements and growing techniques based on Square Foot Gardening methods for most common...
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4-H NYS Dairy Bowl
Saturday, April 25, 2020
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4-H NYS State Teen Representative Retreat (STARR)
Friday, April 24, 2020
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Growing Edibles in Containers
Monday, April 27, 2020
Even if you don’t have ground space you can still grow a garden! Or you can supplement the garden space you have with containers. Learn what you need to know to successfully grow some of your own food in small spaces.The fee for the workshop is $10.00 per email. This workshop will be held v...
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4-H ZEH Scholarship Applications Due
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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4-H National & JOANN 'Clovers for Kids' Campaign
Sunday, March 1, 2020
JOANN stores are helping 4-H bring more hands-on programs to local communities across the nation to inspire kids to lead lives with their head, hands, and hearts.Between March 1 – April 30, 2020 visit the Vestal JOANN store and purchase a clover tear away at the register for either $1 or $4. $4 p...
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4-H Horse Project Animal Designation/Paperwork/Fee Deadline
Friday, May 1, 2020
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4-H Enrollment Deadline for New Members
Friday, May 1, 2020
Youth must be enrolled by May 1st to participate in County Fair
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4-H NYS Animal Crackers
Saturday, May 2, 2020
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4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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4-H Project Spark
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Interested in exploring new topics for projects but not sure where to start? Check out our newest event, Project Spark! An opportunity to not only explore new topic areas but dive a little deeper! Let us help guide you through a few activities as we support you in building your own project!
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, May 7, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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Rain Barrels and Irrigation Workshop
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Learn what you need to know about adding a rain water collection and irrigation system to your yard.We will discuss the problems of storm water runoff and ways to mitigate them. Then we will visit the newly developed Rainwater Collection and Irrigation Demonstration site and other infiltrati...
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4-H NYS Forestry Weekend
Friday, May 8, 2020
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4-H NYS Capital Days Trip
Sunday, May 17, 2020
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2020 Cutler Gardens Plant Sale
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Cutler Garden Plant SaleThe 2020 Cutler Botanic Gardens Plant Sale will be held May 23rd from 9 to 1. There will be herbs, perennials, shrubs, roses and ornamental grasses and so much more. Get growing and planting advice from Master Gardeners; enjoy a stroll around Cutler Botanic Garden,...
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4-H NYS Horse Communications
Saturday, May 30, 2020
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4-H Project Animal Designation Deadline (Excluding Horse)
Monday, June 1, 2020
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, June 4, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports
Friday, June 5, 2020
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4-H NYS STEM Camp
Friday, June 19, 2020
****Please forward your confirmation email to kea32@cornell.edu, kmc86@cornell.edu, and nla35@cornell.edu after you have registered using the link below. ****Ages 10 and Older - Do not have to be a 4-Her to attend!REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED - FREE T-SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY MAY 1!Courses off...
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4-H NYS Career Exploration Trip
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, July 2, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports
Sunday, July 5, 2020
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"Much Ado" in the Garden
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Celebrate Shakespeare and the Renaissance Era in Cutler Botanic Garden featuring performances by the Madrigal Choir and other local artists; tours of Cutler Garden; pageantry parades; raffles; jesters; craft and food vendors; children's activities and more!Join us for the Broome County Master Ga...
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4-H NYS Fair Paperwork Due
Sunday, August 2, 2020
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4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, August 6, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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4-H at NYS Fair: Broome County Rotation in Youth Building
Friday, August 21, 2020
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, September 3, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports
Saturday, September 5, 2020
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4-H at NYS Fair
Friday, August 21, 2020
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4-H Club Close-Out Forms Due
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, October 1, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports
Monday, October 5, 2020
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, November 5, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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4-H Parent/Volunteer Connection
Thursday, December 3, 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month for a new topic related to the 4-H Project Experience. The Parent/Volunteer Connection brings staff, volunteers, parents and even older youth together to better understand how to prepare for a positive and impactful...
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