Cornell Cooperative Extension

Discover Local Moths and Butterflies - Class One

Friday, March 13, 2026

CCE Nature Educator and Local Lep Enthusiast, Colleen Wolpert, has been teaching about butterflies for nearly 30 years. Come and learn about local butterflies and moths including identification and when/where to find them.Class two will be held on March 26th. Class One and Class Two will co...

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, March 14, 2026

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

New York Annie's Project: Protect Your Farm

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Broome, and NY FarmNet for a virtual Annie's Project 3-part series as we explore the risks of operating a farm, including the USDA's 5 Areas of Risk, and discuss farm risk mitigation techniques to help you P...

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Improve the way you feel with a little movement, a little learning and a little snack in our SNAP-Ed nutrition series "Move and Improve"Learn something new, try an energizing food, and get moving to boost both your body and your mind. Check out this class that offers a little bit of each!Come joi...

New York Annie's Project: Social Media 201

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Allegany, Broome, Madison, Saratoga & Ulster Counties for a hybrid series focused on giving you the tools to build your toolbox and level up your social media strategies for 2026! Those that complete the series will complete a social media plan for 2026, as ...

4-H Spark Program: Owl Pellet Dissection

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Join nature educator, Carolyn Klein, for an exploration into the world of barn owls. In this class, participants will dissect real barn owl pellets to uncover the remains of the owl's prey.

Write Your Farm Business Plan Series

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University for a five-week business plan writing series. Each week will focus on a specific section of the business plan using AgPlan as the template and online business planning tool. Thos...

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in GroupGAP. To maintain and e...

This workshop helps youth turn their business idea into an action plan. Youth will create a realistic production schedule to reach their inventory goal by market day, including weekly targets, supply planning, and a back-up plan for common challenges (running out of supplies, losing a week to activities, etc.). We’ll use fun, interactive activities to practice pitching their plan, problem-solving “what if” scenarios, and learning from each other’s ideas. Youth will complete interactive planning activities and receive a short 1-on-2 check-in with staff for feedback and next steps.

Who: Broome County 4-H Members, ages 8+
When: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 5:30pm- 7:30pm

4-H Makers Market: Production Planning Work Day

Thursday, March 19, 2026

This workshop helps youth turn their business idea into an action plan. Youth will create a realistic production schedule to reach their inventory goal by market day.

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

Friday, March 20, 2026

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in GroupGAP. To maintain and e...

You don't need to own a horse to join our horse program! This group is open to all youth interested in learning more about horses through hands-on activities and friendly competitions. We plan to meet about twice a month for study sessions or field trips, covering a variety of topics in equine science. The program is designed to prepare and motivate members for optional participation in 4-H Hippology, Horse Bowl, and Horse Judging competitions.

We've spent the past few months studying and the big event is the day after this meeting! So we will put everything we've learned together and hold our practice Horse Bowl rounds and talk through our plans for the event.

Who: Broome County 4-H Members

When: Friday, March 20, 2026

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Horse Program's Horse Bowl Practice

Friday, March 20, 2026

On our last night before the big event, Broome County 4-H'ers will put together everything they've learned over the past few months as they hold a practice Horse Bowl.

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

Indoor Seed Starting Workshop

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Broome County Master Gardener volunteer James Dunn will lead you through all you need to know for successful indoor seed starting. Lighting fixtures and requirements, seed starting media, seed germination and how to successfully acclimate and transplant your seedlings to their garden settings. G...

Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Workshop

Saturday, March 21, 2026

This class is now full but there is another pruning class scheduled for 4/13 at Castle Creek UMC. Please see flyer for more details.Work with Master Gardeners and CCE staff in CBG learning proper techniques pruning trees and shrubs. Learn how, why and when to prune, proper tools, t...

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Improve the way you feel with a little movement, a little learning and a little snack in our SNAP-Ed nutrition series "Move and Improve"Learn something new, try an energizing food, and get moving to boost both your body and your mind. Check out this class that offers a little bit of each!Come joi...

New York Annie's Project: Social Media 201

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Allegany, Broome, Madison, Saratoga & Ulster Counties for a hybrid series focused on giving you the tools to build your toolbox and level up your social media strategies for 2026! Those that complete the series will complete a social media plan for 2026, as ...

Our teens will gather at Touch of Texas to take advantage of their free country western line dancing lessons. This relaxed, beginner-friendly experience is a great chance to try something new with friends by your side. There’s no pressure to participate—if you’d rather watch and take it all in, that’s perfectly fine too. It’s all about stepping outside our comfort zones and having fun together. We’ll also have snacks for everyone, so come ready to dance, hang out, and enjoy a great night!

Who: Broome County 4-H Members, ages 13+ years

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm

Where: Touch Of Texas,1240 Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905

4-H Teen Spark: Line Dancing

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Broome County 4-H teens will gather at Touch of Texas to take advantage of their free line dancing lessons. This is their chance to try something new with their friends by their side.

Write Your Farm Business Plan Series

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University for a five-week business plan writing series. Each week will focus on a specific section of the business plan using AgPlan as the template and online business planning tool. Thos...

Discover Local Moths and Butterflies - Class Two

Thursday, March 26, 2026

CCE Nature Educator and Local Lep Enthusiast, Colleen Wolpert, has been teaching about butterflies for nearly 30 years. Come and learn about local butterflies and moths including identification and when/where to find them. Class One will be held on March 13th. Class One and Class Two will c...

4-H Livestock Program: Alpaca Herd Health

Saturday, March 28, 2026

When: March 28th, 10:00AM – 12:00 PMWhere: Hillcrest, NY (exact address giving after registration)Club Age Range: Members 8+Join us at Mallory’s Meadows for a quick farm tour and a hands-on herd health lesson using alpacas as our example species. Youth will learn practical livestock care skills i...

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, March 28, 2026

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in GroupGAP. To maintain and e...

4-H Spark: Cloverbud Color Splash- Tie Dye Fun

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Cloverbuds should prepare for a messy colorful adventure as we tie dye. Cloverbuds will be guided through tie-dye techniques-- learning how to create a variety of colorful outcomes and patterns.

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in GroupGAP. To maintain and e...

Wild about nature? Want to learn more about wildlife? Join us as get started learning about our local animals as part of the Wildlife Habitat Education Program. WHEP is a national hands-on environmental education program that is dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries habitat conservation and management. Our nature educator, Carolyn Klein, will introduce Broome County 4-H’ers to some of the animals found in the Northeast Mixed Forest Region and ways to identify them using pelts, tracks, or even vocalizations.

The NYS W.H.E.P. contest will be held at the state fair. There is no need to compete in WHEP-- 4-H'ers are welcome to join us simply to enjoy nature programming. We are just using the event as a focus point for what material to cover. Bonus: If 4-H'ers would like to compete in WHEP, this program will help them prepare.

Who: Broome County 4-H Members

When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Time: 5:30pm- 7:00pm

Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Spark Club: Intro to the Wildlife Habitat Education Program

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Nature educator Carolyn Klein will teach 4-H'ers about wildlife found in the NE mixed forest region as an introduction to the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program.

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, April 4, 2026

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

Season Extension and Low Tunnel Construction Workshop

Saturday, April 4, 2026

In cooperation with VINES, 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 materi...

Join us for an excursion into the sweet world of maple syrup. Dan and Ruth Beasley are kindly hosting Broome County 4-H'ers at SweeTrees Maple Products, their family-owned facility in Berkshire. 4-H’ers will hike into the woods to learn all about how to make maple syrup— how to tap trees, which trees to use, and how their tubing system works. We'll then step into the sugarhouse to learn how that sap gets turned into delicious syrup, sugars, and candies. Bring your sweet tooth for sampling!

Who: Open to all Broome County 4-H members

When: Tuesday, April 7th

Time: 10:30 am

Where: SweeTrees Maple Products, 761 Glen Road, Berkshire, NY 13736

4-H Spark Club: SweeTrees Maple

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

4-H’ers will hike into the woods to learn all about maple syrup production— how to tap trees, which trees to use, and how that sap gets turned into delicious syrups, spreads, and candies.

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Lunch with Tom - Hellbender

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

April is a perfect time to learn about this large aquatic salamander. Most people would think they were the target of an April Fools prank if you tried to tell them about the Hellbender. Everything said, from its name, what it is, the size, what it looks like... would all seem suspect. The mos...

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehabilitation Center, one of the few specialized equine rehabilitation facilities in the Northeast. This unique opportunity will give 4-H members an inside look at how modern rehabilitation therapies support equine health, soundness, and recovery from injury.

Depending on the patients scheduled on the day of our visit, 4-H’ers may observe a variety of advanced rehabilitation tools in action, such as the underwater treadmill, equine swimming programs, vibration plate therapy, MagnaWave (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy), and other specialized equipment.

This tour is ideal for youth interested in equine science, veterinary medicine, or horse management, and it offers valuable real-world insight into careers and technologies used in the equine industry today. Please note that specific demonstrations will depend on the horses being treated at the time of the visit.

Who: Broome County 4-H Members

When: Friday, April 10, 2026

Time: 10:30 am

Where: SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehabilitation Center

4414 US Route 20, Morrisville, NY 13408

4-H Tour of SUNY Morrisville's Equine Rehabilitation Center

Friday, April 10, 2026

This unique opportunity will give 4-H members an inside look at how modern rehabilitation therapies support equine health, soundness, and recovery from injury.

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

Plant a Tree in CBG

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Help us replace trees lost in last summer's storm and learn how to properly plant and care for a tree. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Please dress for the weather and bring a pair of garden gloves. Class will begin in the Ag Center Large Conference Room (Taste NY bui...

Textile Waste and Mending Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

This workshop will give an introduction to the textile waste crisis with facts and statistics, dive into the impacts of textile waste, and offer solutions that you can be a part of! We will end the workshop with a mending lesson from a CCE educator to learn some basic mending techniques to extend...

The Broome County 4-H Spark Club is partnering with the Nature Nomads 4-H Club for a special outdoor experience at the Waterman Conservation Education Center. 4-H'ers will have the unique opportunity to go on a guided nature hike accompanied by pack goats! As they hike, participants will learn about the benefits of goats as pack animals and in managing invasive species.

Who: All Broome County 4-H Members

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Time: 5:30 pm

Where: Waterman Conservation Education Center

403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY 13732

4-H Spark Club: Hiking with Goats

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

4-H'ers will have the opportunity to go on a guided nature hike with pack goats! As they hike, participants will learn about the benefits of goats as pack animals and in managing invasive species.

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Dividing Perennials Workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Perennial gardens getting out of control? Learn how to dig and divide perennial plants, which plants should be divided in spring and the benefits of this routine maintenance. Work with Master Gardeners to gain hands-on experience and learn proper techniques on dividing perennials. Class size...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Join us for our 15th Annual Fresh Food Face Off on Tuesday, September 15th, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market.

2026 Fresh Food Face Off

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Join us for the 15th Annual Fresh Food Face Off. This Fundraiser is a celebration of fresh, local flavor hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County!This year's event will be on Tuesday, September 15th, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market.Tickets are ...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Broome County

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Broome County

Events

Discover Local Moths and Butterflies - Class One

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

New York Annie's Project: Protect Your Farm

Move and Improve Classes

New York Annie's Project: Social Media 201

4-H Spark Program: Owl Pellet Dissection

Write Your Farm Business Plan Series

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

4-H Makers Market: Production Planning Work Day

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

4-H Horse Program's Horse Bowl Practice

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Indoor Seed Starting Workshop

Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Workshop

Move and Improve Classes

New York Annie's Project: Social Media 201

4-H Teen Spark: Line Dancing

Write Your Farm Business Plan Series

Discover Local Moths and Butterflies - Class Two

4-H Livestock Program: Alpaca Herd Health

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

4-H Spark: Cloverbud Color Splash- Tie Dye Fun

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

4-H Spark Club: Intro to the Wildlife Habitat Education Program

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Season Extension and Low Tunnel Construction Workshop

4-H Spark Club: SweeTrees Maple

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Lunch with Tom - Hellbender

4-H Tour of SUNY Morrisville's Equine Rehabilitation Center

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Plant a Tree in CBG

Textile Waste and Mending Workshop

4-H Spark Club: Hiking with Goats

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Dividing Perennials Workshop

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

2026 Fresh Food Face Off

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County

Cornell Cooperative Extension
Broome County