2018 Fall Farm Trail Saturday, September 29, 2018 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 2018 Farm Trail is September 29th & 30th, 10am-4pm. Nine farms will open their doors to the public with tours, hands-on activities and more. Check out the flier (page1) (page 2) with a list of all the participating farms or print this listing of farms.  **this falls farm trail we have added Lone Maple Farm 2001 Hawleyton Rd, Binghamton, NY 13903Follow us on Facebook!We thank Senator Fred Akshar for supporting this year's farm trail! Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= 2018 Fall Farm Trail Sunday, September 30, 2018 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 2018 Farm Trail is September 29th & 30th, 10am-4pm. Nine farms will open their doors to the public with tours, hands-on activities and more. Check out the flier (page1) (page 2) with a list of all the participating farms or print this listing of farms.  **this falls farm trail we have added Lone Maple Farm 2001 Hawleyton Rd, Binghamton, NY 13903Follow us on Facebook!We thank Senator Fred Akshar for supporting this year's farm trail! Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= Exploring the Small Farm Dream Tuesday, October 2, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Exploring the Small Farm DreamOctober 2nd, 10th, 16th & 30th5:30-7:30pm, except the 10th - 6-8pmDuring 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 workbook to walk through the four-part decision making phase, as well as dinner and refreshments provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required $75/farm or family, includes 2 registrations Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= Exploring the Small Farm Dream Wednesday, October 10, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Exploring the Small Farm DreamOctober 2nd, 10th, 16th & 30th5:30-7:30pm, except the 10th - 6-8pmDuring 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 workbook to walk through the four-part decision making phase, as well as dinner and refreshments provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required $75/farm or family, includes 2 registrations Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= Exploring the Small Farm Dream Tuesday, October 16, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Exploring the Small Farm DreamOctober 2nd, 10th, 16th & 30th5:30-7:30pm, except the 10th - 6-8pmDuring 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 workbook to walk through the four-part decision making phase, as well as dinner and refreshments provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required $75/farm or family, includes 2 registrations Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= STEAMFest 2018! Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Oakdale Mall (601-635 Harry L. Drive Johnson City, NY 13790) STEAMfest 2018Saturday, October 20Oakdale Mall, Johnson City10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Free!Fun for kids of all ages!Families are encouraged to attend!Build a robot, make a fidget spinner out of recycled plastic bottles, listen to plants as they make music, create a flying critter with LED light-up eyes, explore fossils, 3-D printing or discover how to power Broome County’s carousels with the wind! STEAMfest 2018 brings together afterschool/out-of-school-time providers, makers, business and industry to highlight Science, Technology, Engineering Art/Agriculture and Math career pathways for young people and innovation throughout our region. STEAMfest 2018 features a huge variety of fun, interactive “maker” stations where young people can learn about exciting STEAM careers through hands-on activities and learn what they need to study in school and college to prepare for these careers. STEAMfest will be held Saturday, October 20, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Oakdale Mall, Johnson City.STEAMfest celebrates National Lights On Afterschool Week and highlights the important role high quality, out-of-school time programs play in preparing young people to succeed in school, college, work and life.Learn how you can be a STEAMfest 2018 exhibitor!Contact June Mead, STEAMfest Coordinator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, 607-772-8953, jm62@cornell.edu STEAMfest Mini-grants are available.These mini-grants support the purchase of supplies so that youth-serving organizations, afterschool/out-of-school-time programs, schools and student clubs can prepare exhibits and participate in STEAMfest 2018. For information about applying for a mini-grant, contact June Mead, 607-772-8953, jm62@cornell.edu FREE June Mead, jm62@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5003 ========================================= Finch Hollow Full Moon Walk Wednesday, October 24, 2018 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow (1394 Oakdale Rd Johnson City, NY 13790) Explore the sights and sounds of the 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow trails by the light of the moon! Experience the outdoor world under the cover of darkness, listen for the sounds of the night and find out about the ways of nature's "night shift." $3 per person ========================================= Exploring the Small Farm Dream Tuesday, October 30, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Exploring the Small Farm DreamOctober 2nd, 10th, 16th & 30th5:30-7:30pm, except the 10th - 6-8pmDuring 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 workbook to walk through the four-part decision making phase, as well as dinner and refreshments provided at each meeting. Pre-registration is required $75/farm or family, includes 2 registrations Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= Develop a Business Plan for Your Farm Thursday, November 1, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 During this six 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.The cost to attend this workshop 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 Thursday, November 8, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 During this six 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.The cost to attend this workshop 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 Thursday, November 15, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 During this six 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.The cost to attend this workshop 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 ========================================= 4-H Awards & Recognition Dinner Friday, November 16, 2018 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 2017/2018 year are invited to celebrate the growth of our youth with dinner and an awards ceremony. Join us on November 16th 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 13th. Free Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= Develop a Business Plan for Your Farm Thursday, November 29, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 During this six 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.The cost to attend this workshop 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 Thursday, December 6, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 During this six 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.The cost to attend this workshop 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 Thursday, December 13, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 During this six 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.The cost to attend this workshop 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 =========================================