Chasing the Dream with Clyde Van Dyke
Friday, September 20, 2019
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Clyde
Van Dyke, the 4-H National Youth in Action 2019 Winner, as he participates in Chasing the Dream. This series, which will have it's second series premiere on Friday September 13th at 8pm, features Natasha Thompson, President & CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, and WSKG, talking to community members about how they live their everyday lives working to improve their community and enrich the lives of their neighbors. On September 20th at 8:30pm, Clyde will speak on his own experiences growing up, how 4-H shaped his life, and how he will take his experiences and continue to learn and grow to make his community strong.

Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969

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10th annual Fresh Food Face Off
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Join us for this year's Fresh Food Face Off! We'll be in the Broome County Regional Farmers Market building to protect ourselves, the chefs and the food from any of the outdoor elements! Click here or on the picture for a link to purchase tickets. We only have 400 available so get yours before they are sold out! New restaurants, breweries and treats to be showcased this year!
$50
Beth Roberts, bar75@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9970

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Perennials Care Workshop
Saturday, September 28, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Are your perennial beds getting a bit out of
control?  Come and learn about perennial
bed care in the fall.  Plant division,
bed rejuvenation and problem solving will be demonstrated and discussed.  Please bring a pair of garden gloves. Class
size is limited so pre-registration is required.  To register, contact at (607) 584-9966 or
visit: ccebrromecounty.com to register and pay online.
$10


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Free Market Swap
Saturday, September 28, 2019
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
NoMa- North of Main Street Community Empowerment Center (85 Walnlut St  Binghamton, NY 13905)
Bring your unwanted but still usable home items and swap them for other items for free!  Reuse helps reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill and saves energy from producing new items.  Acceptable items to bring:Clean ClothesOffice SuppliesSporting GoodsHousehold ItemsGently Used Kids ToysKitchen/Cooking suppliesBooksUnopened non-perishable foodsAll items that are left by the end will be donated to local organizations.We will be located on the front lawn of the NoMa-North of Main Street Community Empowerment Center located at 85 Walnut St. in Binghamton.  The event will be held inside the community center if it rains.(This program is funded by the Broome County Division of Solid Waste Management.)
FREE
Josh  Enderle, jse67@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5011

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Backyard Composting Workshop in Whitney Point
Monday, September 30, 2019
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mary Wilcox Memorial Library ( 2630 Main St.  Whitney Point, NY 13862)
Composting is an important action everyone can take to help create healthier soils, prevent food waste being sent to the landfill, and reduce emissions that contribute to climate change.In this workshop, attendees will learn the basics of the composting process and how to create and maintain their backyard bin. We will explain each step of the composting process including site selection, the pros and cons of various composting bin types, acceptable materials to compost, and how to harvest and use the finished product.This event will be held at the Mary Wilcox Memorial Library, 2630 Main St, Whitney Point, NY 13862.Register Here:  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai...Please contact Josh if you have any questions or are having difficulties registering.Partially funded provided by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; with additional funding provided by the Broome County Division of Solid Waste Management.
Free
Josh  Enderle, jse67@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5011

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4-H Annual Club Reports Due
Monday, September 30, 2019
12:15 am - 11:45 pm



Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300

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2019 Fall Tri County Farm Trail
Saturday, October  5, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Each spring and fall local farms open their doors for the public to experience agriculture hands-on through farm tours, hands-on activities, specialty food tastings and more! Our Fall 2019 Farm Weekend will be October 5th and 6th 10am-4pm. Seventeen farms will open their doors to the public with tours, hands-on activities and more. Check out the flier Page 1 and Page 2 with a list of all the participating farms or print this listing of farms.  Follow us on Facebook!We thank Senator Fred Akshar for supporting this year's farm trail!

Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967

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4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports
Saturday, October  5, 2019
8:30 am - 4:30 pm



Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001

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2019 Fall Tri County Farm Trail
Sunday, October  6, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Each spring and fall local farms open their doors for the public to experience agriculture hands-on through farm tours, hands-on activities, specialty food tastings and more! Our Fall 2019 Farm Weekend will be October 5th and 6th 10am-4pm. Seventeen farms will open their doors to the public with tours, hands-on activities and more. Check out the flier Page 1 and Page 2 with a list of all the participating farms or print this listing of farms.  Follow us on Facebook!We thank Senator Fred Akshar for supporting this year's farm trail!

Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967

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Ensuring Access to Farmland 
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing that land, creating a lease and setting values for agricultural land!Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm —How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbel, CCE Dutchess CountySo you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods for reaching out to both the agricultural and realtor communities to find someone interested in utilizing your land. Tuesday October 29th, 6:30-8pm —Where do I find farmland & can I afford it? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY) We’ll learn about the Finding Farmland Calculator designed by the National Young Farmer Coalition & the NYFarmlandFinder designed by American Farmland Trust-NY, learn how to use them together to find farmland and gain the information necessary when approaching a lender.Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-8pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock team)Whether you are a landowner, or looking for farmland, understanding the best/most appropriate land uses, as well as it’s value are paramount to getting started on the right food. Join us as we learn how to set realistic land values and understand how to evaluate land for appropriate farm uses.Tuesday November 26th, 6:30-8pm — Leasing, Guest Speaker: Jerry Cosgrove, Of Counsel at Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C.Whether you are pursuing an agricultural assessment, or are looking to formalize an agreement for agricultural land use, leases are one potential tool. They do not need to be complicated, but should include several key features which outline roles, expectations, and terms, just to name a few. Join us as we learn how to properly put together a farmland lease that protects both parties.The cost to attend is just $10/farm or household per session and includes 2 registrations. If you would like to attend all 4, the package cost is $30. These will take place at the CCE Broome County Agricultural Development Center. To register click here. 
$10 each, or 4 for $30
Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007

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Ask the Experts
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Looking for land? Looking for someone to farm your land? 
Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Broome, Erie, Essex, Madison & Oneida Counties, the SWNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock & Capital Area Ag & Hort teams can help!Join us for some engaging and informative training sessions this fall and winter! These will be availablein-person with guest speakers, facilitated discussions and time for networking.Farmland for a New Generation — Ask the Experts Join us as we “ask the experts” a question related to finding/listing farmland, marketing that land, creating a lease and setting values for agricultural land!Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm —How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbal, CCE Dutchess County — so you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods for reaching out to both the agricultural and realtor communities to find someone interested in utilizing your land. Tuesday October 29th, 6:30-8pm —Where do I find farmland & can I afford it? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY) We’ll learn about the FindingFarmland Calculator designed by the National Young Farmer Coalition & the NYFarmlandFinder designed by American Farmland Trust-NY, learn how to use them together to find farmland and gain the information necessary whenapproaching a lender.Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-8pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock team) — whether you are a landowner, or looking for farmland, understanding the best/most appropriate land uses, as well as it’s value are paramount to getting started on the right food. Join us as we learn how to set realistic land values and understand how to evaluate land for appropriate farm uses. Tuesday November 26th, 6:30-8pm — Leasing — Whether you are pursuing an agricultural assessment, or arelooking to formalize an agreement for agricultural land use, leases are one potential tool. They do not need to be complicated, but should include several key features which outline roles, expectations, and terms, just to name a few. Join us as we learn how to properly put together a farmland lease that protects both parties.The cost to attend is just $10/farm or household per session and includes 2 registrations. If you would like to attend all 4, the package cost is $30. These will take place at the CCE Broome County Agricultural Development Center. 
$10 each or series for $30
Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007

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Ask the Experts
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Looking for land? Looking for someone to farm your land? 
Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Broome, Erie, Essex, Madison & Oneida Counties, the SWNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock & Capital Area Ag & Hort teams can help!Join us for some engaging and informative training sessions this fall and winter! These will be availablein-person with guest speakers, facilitated discussions and time for networking.Farmland for a New Generation — Ask the Experts Join us as we “ask the experts” a question related to finding/listing farmland, marketing that land, creating a lease and setting values for agricultural land!Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm —How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbal, CCE Dutchess County — so you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods for reaching out to both the agricultural and realtor communities to find someone interested in utilizing your land. Tuesday October 29th, 6:30-8pm —Where do I find farmland & can I afford it? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY) We’ll learn about the FindingFarmland Calculator designed by the National Young Farmer Coalition & the NYFarmlandFinder designed by American Farmland Trust-NY, learn how to use them together to find farmland and gain the information necessary whenapproaching a lender.Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-8pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock team) — whether you are a landowner, or looking for farmland, understanding the best/most appropriate land uses, as well as it’s value are paramount to getting started on the right food. Join us as we learn how to set realistic land values and understand how to evaluate land for appropriate farm uses. Tuesday November 26th, 6:30-8pm — Leasing — Whether you are pursuing an agricultural assessment, or arelooking to formalize an agreement for agricultural land use, leases are one potential tool. They do not need to be complicated, but should include several key features which outline roles, expectations, and terms, just to name a few. Join us as we learn how to properly put together a farmland lease that protects both parties.The cost to attend is just $10/farm or household per session and includes 2 registrations. If you would like to attend all 4, the package cost is $30. These will take place at the CCE Broome County Agricultural Development Center. 
$10 each or series for $30
Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007

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Ensuring Access to Farmland 
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing that land, creating a lease and setting values for agricultural land!Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm —How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbel, CCE Dutchess CountySo you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods for reaching out to both the agricultural and realtor communities to find someone interested in utilizing your land. Tuesday October 29th, 6:30-8pm —Where do I find farmland & can I afford it? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY) We’ll learn about the Finding Farmland Calculator designed by the National Young Farmer Coalition & the NYFarmlandFinder designed by American Farmland Trust-NY, learn how to use them together to find farmland and gain the information necessary when approaching a lender.Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-8pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock team)Whether you are a landowner, or looking for farmland, understanding the best/most appropriate land uses, as well as it’s value are paramount to getting started on the right food. Join us as we learn how to set realistic land values and understand how to evaluate land for appropriate farm uses.Tuesday November 26th, 6:30-8pm — Leasing, Guest Speaker: Jerry Cosgrove, Of Counsel at Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C.Whether you are pursuing an agricultural assessment, or are looking to formalize an agreement for agricultural land use, leases are one potential tool. They do not need to be complicated, but should include several key features which outline roles, expectations, and terms, just to name a few. Join us as we learn how to properly put together a farmland lease that protects both parties.The cost to attend is just $10/farm or household per session and includes 2 registrations. If you would like to attend all 4, the package cost is $30. These will take place at the CCE Broome County Agricultural Development Center. To register click here. 
$10 each, or 4 for $30
Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007

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Ask the Experts
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Looking for land? Looking for someone to farm your land? 
Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Broome, Erie, Essex, Madison & Oneida Counties, the SWNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock & Capital Area Ag & Hort teams can help!Join us for some engaging and informative training sessions this fall and winter! These will be availablein-person with guest speakers, facilitated discussions and time for networking.Farmland for a New Generation — Ask the Experts Join us as we “ask the experts” a question related to finding/listing farmland, marketing that land, creating a lease and setting values for agricultural land!Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm —How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbal, CCE Dutchess County — so you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods for reaching out to both the agricultural and realtor communities to find someone interested in utilizing your land. Tuesday October 29th, 6:30-8pm —Where do I find farmland & can I afford it? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY) We’ll learn about the FindingFarmland Calculator designed by the National Young Farmer Coalition & the NYFarmlandFinder designed by American Farmland Trust-NY, learn how to use them together to find farmland and gain the information necessary whenapproaching a lender.Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-8pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock team) — whether you are a landowner, or looking for farmland, understanding the best/most appropriate land uses, as well as it’s value are paramount to getting started on the right food. Join us as we learn how to set realistic land values and understand how to evaluate land for appropriate farm uses. Tuesday November 26th, 6:30-8pm — Leasing — Whether you are pursuing an agricultural assessment, or arelooking to formalize an agreement for agricultural land use, leases are one potential tool. They do not need to be complicated, but should include several key features which outline roles, expectations, and terms, just to name a few. Join us as we learn how to properly put together a farmland lease that protects both parties.The cost to attend is just $10/farm or household per session and includes 2 registrations. If you would like to attend all 4, the package cost is $30. These will take place at the CCE Broome County Agricultural Development Center. 
$10 each or series for $30
Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007

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Ensuring Access to Farmland 
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing that land, creating a lease and setting values for agricultural land!Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm —How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbel, CCE Dutchess CountySo you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods for reaching out to both the agricultural and realtor communities to find someone interested in utilizing your land. Tuesday October 29th, 6:30-8pm —Where do I find farmland & can I afford it? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY) We’ll learn about the Finding Farmland Calculator designed by the National Young Farmer Coalition & the NYFarmlandFinder designed by American Farmland Trust-NY, learn how to use them together to find farmland and gain the information necessary when approaching a lender.Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-8pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock team)Whether you are a landowner, or looking for farmland, understanding the best/most appropriate land uses, as well as it’s value are paramount to getting started on the right food. Join us as we learn how to set realistic land values and understand how to evaluate land for appropriate farm uses.Tuesday November 26th, 6:30-8pm — Leasing, Guest Speaker: Jerry Cosgrove, Of Counsel at Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C.Whether you are pursuing an agricultural assessment, or are looking to formalize an agreement for agricultural land use, leases are one potential tool. They do not need to be complicated, but should include several key features which outline roles, expectations, and terms, just to name a few. Join us as we learn how to properly put together a farmland lease that protects both parties.The cost to attend is just $10/farm or household per session and includes 2 registrations. If you would like to attend all 4, the package cost is $30. These will take place at the CCE Broome County Agricultural Development Center. To register click here. 
$10 each, or 4 for $30
Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007

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Ask the Experts
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Looking for land? Looking for someone to farm your land? 
Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Broome, Erie, Essex, Madison & Oneida Counties, the SWNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock & Capital Area Ag & Hort teams can help!Join us for some engaging and informative training sessions this fall and winter! These will be availablein-person with guest speakers, facilitated discussions and time for networking.Farmland for a New Generation — Ask the Experts Join us as we “ask the experts” a question related to finding/listing farmland, marketing that land, creating a lease and setting values for agricultural land!Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm —How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbal, CCE Dutchess County — so you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods for reaching out to both the agricultural and realtor communities to find someone interested in utilizing your land. Tuesday October 29th, 6:30-8pm —Where do I find farmland & can I afford it? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY) We’ll learn about the FindingFarmland Calculator designed by the National Young Farmer Coalition & the NYFarmlandFinder designed by American Farmland Trust-NY, learn how to use them together to find farmland and gain the information necessary whenapproaching a lender.Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-8pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock team) — whether you are a landowner, or looking for farmland, understanding the best/most appropriate land uses, as well as it’s value are paramount to getting started on the right food. Join us as we learn how to set realistic land values and understand how to evaluate land for appropriate farm uses. Tuesday November 26th, 6:30-8pm — Leasing — Whether you are pursuing an agricultural assessment, or arelooking to formalize an agreement for agricultural land use, leases are one potential tool. They do not need to be complicated, but should include several key features which outline roles, expectations, and terms, just to name a few. Join us as we learn how to properly put together a farmland lease that protects both parties.The cost to attend is just $10/farm or household per session and includes 2 registrations. If you would like to attend all 4, the package cost is $30. These will take place at the CCE Broome County Agricultural Development Center. 
$10 each or series for $30
Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007

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Ensuring Access to Farmland 
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
840 Upper Front St  Binghamton, NY 13905
Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing that land, creating a lease and setting values for agricultural land!Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm —How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbel, CCE Dutchess CountySo you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods for reaching out to both the agricultural and realtor communities to find someone interested in utilizing your land. Tuesday October 29th, 6:30-8pm —Where do I find farmland & can I afford it? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY) We’ll learn about the Finding Farmland Calculator designed by the National Young Farmer Coalition & the NYFarmlandFinder designed by American Farmland Trust-NY, learn how to use them together to find farmland and gain the information necessary when approaching a lender.Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-8pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock team)Whether you are a landowner, or looking for farmland, understanding the best/most appropriate land uses, as well as it’s value are paramount to getting started on the right food. Join us as we learn how to set realistic land values and understand how to evaluate land for appropriate farm uses.Tuesday November 26th, 6:30-8pm — Leasing, Guest Speaker: Jerry Cosgrove, Of Counsel at Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C.Whether you are pursuing an agricultural assessment, or are looking to formalize an agreement for agricultural land use, leases are one potential tool. They do not need to be complicated, but should include several key features which outline roles, expectations, and terms, just to name a few. Join us as we learn how to properly put together a farmland lease that protects both parties.The cost to attend is just $10/farm or household per session and includes 2 registrations. If you would like to attend all 4, the package cost is $30. These will take place at the CCE Broome County Agricultural Development Center. To register click here. 
$10 each, or 4 for $30
Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007

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