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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 4-H Club Officer Training Thursday, November 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Whether you are a brand new club officer or interested in learning more about what officers do, you should consider attending this training. We will cover how to: Keep meetings interestingCreate an agendaCreating an annual plan Use committeePlan social timePlan activities and project workand MORE!We also will be handing out secretary notebooks and treasurer bank ledgers which must be submitted into the 4-H office at the end of the year. Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 2019 Holiday Wreath Sale Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Master Gardeners create holiday wreaths and swags as a fundraiser for the Cutler Botanic Gardens. All proceeds support infrastructure and programming in the gardens.Pre-paid orders will be accepted from October 19th through November 18th. Wreaths will be available for pick-up on Saturday, November 23rd  or November 30th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Taste NY Store atrium, 840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905.  Varies Carol Fetterman, clf62@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9966 ========================================= 4-H Awards & Recognition Dinner Wednesday, November 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905) All 4-H families from the 2018/2019 year are invited to celebrate the growth of our youth with dinner and an awards ceremony. Join us on November 20th from 6-9pm in the auditorium at CCE-BC. Dinner and dessert will be provided, but families are welcome to bring an appetizer to share. Registration is required to ensure there is plenty for everyone to eat. Click the link below to register no later than November 15th. Free Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H Late Re-Enrollment Period Ends Wednesday, January 1, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Sunday, January 5, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H Exhibit Creation Saturday, January 25, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Please pack your lunch and enjoy some fun food and conversation with friends! Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Project Spark Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 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!   Free for Enrolled Members Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= Exploring the Small Farm Dream, Winter 2020 Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Thursdays, February 6th-27th 6-8:30pmCornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County During this four part series participants will begin to think through small scale farming as a business (rather than a hobby), learn what it takes to start and manage a farm business and decide whether that is something they want to pursue. Through in-classroom education, peer support and self-study participants will finish the series being to answer whether farming is for them, and move onto working through a business plan.The cost to attend this workshop is $75/farm or family (2 registrations included). This includes a padfolio, a workbook to walk through the four-part decision making phase, as well as a light dinner provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required. New this year, women veterans engaged in agriculture can attend for free. $75/family (inc 2 registrations) Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= Exploring the Small Farm Dream, Winter 2020 Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Thursdays, February 6th-27th 6-8:30pmCornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County During this four part series participants will begin to think through small scale farming as a business (rather than a hobby), learn what it takes to start and manage a farm business and decide whether that is something they want to pursue. Through in-classroom education, peer support and self-study participants will finish the series being to answer whether farming is for them, and move onto working through a business plan.The cost to attend this workshop is $75/farm or family (2 registrations included). This includes a padfolio, a workbook to walk through the four-part decision making phase, as well as a light dinner provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required. New this year, women veterans engaged in agriculture can attend for free. $75/family (inc 2 registrations) Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= Exploring the Small Farm Dream, Winter 2020 Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Thursdays, February 6th-27th 6-8:30pmCornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County During this four part series participants will begin to think through small scale farming as a business (rather than a hobby), learn what it takes to start and manage a farm business and decide whether that is something they want to pursue. Through in-classroom education, peer support and self-study participants will finish the series being to answer whether farming is for them, and move onto working through a business plan.The cost to attend this workshop is $75/farm or family (2 registrations included). This includes a padfolio, a workbook to walk through the four-part decision making phase, as well as a light dinner provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required. New this year, women veterans engaged in agriculture can attend for free. $75/family (inc 2 registrations) Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= 4-H County Public Presentations Saturday, February 29, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905) Public Presentations is often cited by 4-H alumni as the most significant and valuable 4-H learning experience, more so than any other 4-H program. Youth, with the support of their families, clubs, and 4-H staff learn to develop presentations on topics that are most relevant and exciting to them. With lots of practice and a little experience, youth develop confidence in presenting their topics in front of the judges at the County, State, and even National level. The greatest learning begins when youth are able to use the positive, constructive feedback from our judges to further develop their skills in planning, preparing, and presenting their next presentation. Presentations are for 4-Hers of all ages but don't forget youth 13 & up who complete a presentation during the year and submit a Member Report Form at the end of year will be eligible to interview for Awarded Trips.The Broome 4-H Public Presentations event is on February 29th, 2020. This event will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County at 840 Upper Front Street. An e-mail will be sent to the e-mail attached to this registration with the time of the youth's presentation. If your youth is doing more than one presentation, they will need to register more than once.For more information regarding 4-H public presentation categories you can go to: http://ccebroomecounty.com/youth/club-program/4-h... Free for Enrolled 4-H Members Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H National & JOANN 'Clovers for Kids' Campaign Sunday, March 1, 2020 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 736 Vestal Parkway E Vestal, New York 13905 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 purchases come with a $4 off coupon for a later purchase. 100% of the funds donated go back to 4-H with 70% going back to the local states’ 4-H program. In addition, JOANN wants to support individual 4-H’ers involvement by providing a rewards card for 4-H members, leaders, staff, and parents. The rewards card gives holders 15% off their purchase every day. To sign up go to https://www.joann.com/4-h/ Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H District Horse/Dairy Bowl & Hippology Saturday, March 7, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H District Public Presentations Saturday, March 21, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H NYS Dairy Discovery Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H NYS Vet School Open House Saturday, April 4, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Click here for the full details Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Sunday, April 5, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H Exhibit Creation Tuesday, April 7, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Free Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H NYS Dairy Bowl Saturday, April 25, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H NYS State Teen Representative Retreat (STARR) Friday, April 24, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Enrollment Deadline for New Members Friday, May 1, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Youth must be enrolled by May 1st to participate in County Fair Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Horse Project Animal Designation/Paperwork/Fee Deadline Friday, May 1, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H NYS Animal Crackers Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H NYS Forestry Weekend Friday, May 1, 2020 5:30 pm - 12:30 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk (2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) $43 Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Tuesday, May 5, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H NYS Horse Communications Tuesday, May 19, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H NYS Capital Days Trip Sunday, May 17, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H ZEH Scholarship/Grant Applications Due Sunday, May 31, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Project Animal Designation Deadline (Excluding Horse) Monday, June 1, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H NYS Career Exploration Trip Saturday, May 30, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 am Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Friday, June 5, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H NYS STEM Camp Friday, June 12, 2020 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk (2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) A three day science camp with six tracks to choose from. Each camper chooses one track to learn about for the weekend. ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Sunday, July 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H NYS Fair Paperwork Due Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H at NYS Fair: Broome County Rotation in Youth Building Sunday, August 23, 2020 8:00 am - 8:00 pm NYS Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd Syracuse, NY 13209) Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H at NYS Fair Wednesday, August 19, 2020 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Saturday, September 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H Club Close-Out Forms Due Wednesday, September 30, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Monday, October 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 =========================================