Agriculture Literacy Week Monday, March 18, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= 4-H District Public Presentations Saturday, March 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= Develop a Business Plan for Your Farm Saturday, March 23, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENTDuring this five part series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and led by Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist, participants will work through the various sections of a business plan for their agricultural venture. This is applicable whether you are considering a food-based business, growing fruits or vegetables, raising livestock or starting an agri-tourism based operation. Using a set of templates created by the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture as well as the NYS Small Business Development Center, sample worksheets will lend a practical perspective and illustrate how real farm families set goals, research processing alternatives, determine potential markets, and evaluated financing options. Blank worksheets will help participants to develop a detailed, lender-ready business plan or map out strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.This series is set up so that farms can work on the worksheets between sessions and come back to discuss, get input from peers and professionals in the community and refine their plan.The final session will be dedicated to each participant presenting their business plan to their peers, as well as a panel of those representing finance, marketing, agricultural businesses and production.Week One: Mission/Vision & Business Structure Options Week Two: Marketing Strategy, Branding & Customer Identification Week Three: Finances, Pt 1: Recordkeeping/taxes & Creating an enterprise budget Week Four: Finances Part 2: Financial projections, Income Statements & Balance sheets Week Five: Shark tank pitch!The cost to attend the full series is $100/farm or family (this includes two registrations). This includes a workbook to walk through the five sections of a business plan, as well as dinner and other handouts provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required. $100/farm or family, includes 2 registrations & all materials Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= Develop a Business Plan for Your Farm Saturday, March 30, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENTDuring this five part series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and led by Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist, participants will work through the various sections of a business plan for their agricultural venture. This is applicable whether you are considering a food-based business, growing fruits or vegetables, raising livestock or starting an agri-tourism based operation. Using a set of templates created by the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture as well as the NYS Small Business Development Center, sample worksheets will lend a practical perspective and illustrate how real farm families set goals, research processing alternatives, determine potential markets, and evaluated financing options. Blank worksheets will help participants to develop a detailed, lender-ready business plan or map out strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.This series is set up so that farms can work on the worksheets between sessions and come back to discuss, get input from peers and professionals in the community and refine their plan.The final session will be dedicated to each participant presenting their business plan to their peers, as well as a panel of those representing finance, marketing, agricultural businesses and production.Week One: Mission/Vision & Business Structure Options Week Two: Marketing Strategy, Branding & Customer Identification Week Three: Finances, Pt 1: Recordkeeping/taxes & Creating an enterprise budget Week Four: Finances Part 2: Financial projections, Income Statements & Balance sheets Week Five: Shark tank pitch!The cost to attend the full series is $100/farm or family (this includes two registrations). This includes a workbook to walk through the five sections of a business plan, as well as dinner and other handouts provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required. $100/farm or family, includes 2 registrations & all materials Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= Inherent Risk for on Farms Tuesday, April 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 On April 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County will be holding an Inherent Risk Workshop to help farms understand the new legislation. The presenter for the evening with be Karin Bump from Cooperative Extension of Madison County.This legislation now brings New York’s inherent risk law in line with nearly every other state in the country. If your farm has visitor or does Agricultural tourism including u-pick Christmas trees, apples and berries, hiking, farm and winery tours and equine therapy, then this workshop is for you.The cost of this workshop is $10 per farm.  To register https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/InherentRisk_203.  For more information contact Brian at 607-584-9967. $10 per farm Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= Ask the Experts: Strategic Marketing Strategies Tuesday, April 2, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 What are the most effective ways to market your products in the buy local movement? Who are your customers? How do you find out your community demographics to better understand your target customers? Can we compete with larger corporations for space in the marketing realm? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for our second “Ask the Experts” talk with Lindsey Ott, Creative Director with CenterMost Marketing, LLC. She will discuss marketing strategies and tactics, different types of buy local customers and how you can leverage media strategies to make the most of your marketing dollars.Veterans are FREE. $15/farm (inc 2 registrations) Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Friday, April 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= Season Extension and Low Tunnel Construction Workshop Saturday, April 6, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm You can easily add 2 weeks to the start and end of the growing season by the use of low tunnels, frost blankets with supports.Construct you own 4 ft. low tunnel hoops and learn tips and techniques from Master Gardener Volunteers at Cutler Botanic Garden.Hoop material, ½ inch EMT, will be provided.Please dress for the weather and bring a pair of garden gloves. The cost of this class is $15 per household and includes 3 hoops. Each hoop is 4 ft. wide, 4 ft. tall. Additional hoops will be available at the class for $5 each. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required.To register please call 607-584-9966 or visit:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019wintergardening_203 $15 ========================================= Building and Planting in Raised Beds Saturday, April 6, 2019 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Learn about the benefits of growing in a raised bed and how to construct a raised bed that suits your needs. Learn space requirements for most common vegetables plants. This class is demonstration only. Please dress for the weather.The cost of this class is $10 per household.Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Class will begin in the CCE Auditorium. To register please call 607-584-9966 or visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019wintergardening_203 $10 ========================================= Feathered Friends Camp for 5th and 6th graders Monday, April 15, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow (1394 Oakdale Rd Johnson City, NY 13790) Learn about birds through games, crafts and walks. A small snack will be provided. Camper's must bring a packed lunch! $30 Victoria Londner, vl232@cornell.edu, 607-729-4231 ========================================= 4-H Exhibit Creation Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 A day of workshops to deepen your knowledge within your current project area and/or spark an interest for a new one, all with the possibility of bringing home some great exhibits for county fair! Registration fees are covered by grants from IBM and Google, so we ask that youth who participate, enter their items as exhibits at county fair. Bring your lunch and join us for up to two exciting days of Exhibit Creation! Free Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Exhibit Creation Wednesday, April 17, 2019 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 A day of workshops to deepen your knowledge within your current project area and/or spark an interest for a new one, all with the possibility of bringing home some great exhibits for county fair! Registration fees are covered by grants from IBM and Google, so we ask that youth who participate, enter their items as exhibits at county fair. Bring your lunch and join us for up to two exciting days of Exhibit Creation! Free Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= Composting for Beginners Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm This workshop is held in cooperation with Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES). Composting is essential for maintaining a healthy, productive vegetable garden. Learn to create systems of composting and what materials to incorporate from your household. Participants will leave with the knowledge of how to create rich compost, various methods of composting and how to use in the garden. none ========================================= 4-H Enrollment Deadline for New Members Wednesday, May 1, 2019 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 Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Sunday, May 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= Rain Barrels and Irrigation Workshop Saturday, May 11, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 irrigation systems at Cutler Botanic Garden. The cost of this class is $10 per household.Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. This class will be held in the CCE Ag. Development Center to the left of the Taste NY store. To register please call 607-584-9966 or visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019wintergardening_203 $10 ========================================= Advanced Home Composting Wednesday, May 15, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Broome County Public Library, (185 Court St, Binghamton, New York 13901) This workshop is held in cooperation with Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES) If you’ve already been composting, but would like to improve your results, then this workshop is for you! We’ll explore the science of composting to learn about the micro and macro organisms that drive the decomposition process, and learn how moisture, air flow and particle structure impact the process. We will also cover the pros and cons of different compost bin designs and how to get the most out of your compost. Come out and learn how to take your compost to the next level!This event will be held at the Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St, Binghamton @ 6pm.Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or call 607-218-2043 none Kevin Mathers, kjm8@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5013 ========================================= Master Gardener Plant Sale Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Herbs, perennials, shrubs, roses and ornamental grasses are just a sampling of what you’ll find at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Plant Sale.Get growing and planting advice from Master Gardeners; enjoy a stroll around Cutler Botanic Garden, visit the Farmers Market then take home some purchased plants to grow in your own garden.Come early for the best selection.Carts/wagons are welcome. Proceeds support operations of Cutler Botanic Garden. ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Wednesday, June 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Friday, July 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Monday, August 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H at NYS Fair Wednesday, August 21, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H at NYS Fair: Broome County Rotation in Youth Building Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H Annual Club Reports Due Monday, September 30, 2019 12:15 am - 11:45 pm Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Saturday, October 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 =========================================