Cornell Cooperative Extension

Pumpkin Smash 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025

The only thing scarier than a jack-o-lantern, is pumpkins in the landfill! Turn them into compost while having a smashing good time! Bring your own pumpkin or gourd to smash, or drop off extra pumpkins at CCE starting November 1st in marked area next to the compost bins to the right of the f...

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Monday, November 3, 2025

Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Proje...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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...

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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...

Our daytime Spark program is designed with our growing homeschooling community in mind. Our 4-H'ers will design their own bristle bots—tiny vibrating robots made from toothbrush heads and simple motors. Before they put them to work though, they will first design and build a custom maze, testing it with hexbug nanobots.

Once their maze is complete, they will then build their own personal robot-- the bristle bots. As they race, they will have to observe and make adjustments to their designs to get them to move forward through the obstacle course. This is a great starter exercise in engineering, design thinking, and robotics!

4-H'ers will get to take both their maze and personal bristle bot home with them.

Who: Broome County 4-H Members

This is not a drop-off program. As with all of our 4-H programs, we encourage parents to stay (and potentially help) with their young ones.

When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 11:00am- 1:00pm

Where: CCE Auditorium,

840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton

4-H Daytime Spark Club: Bristle Bots

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

4-H'ers will build an obstacle course to race Hexbug nanobots through. Once the obstacle course has been completed, members will build their own mini robots-- Bristle Bots to take home.

Vermicompost Troubleshooting

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Come with questions, concerns, and your bin! This workshop will focus on troubleshooting common issues with vermicomposting from odor to fruit flies. Those who have attended past vermicompost workshops are encouraged to attend along with those who are curious about vermicomposting but unsure abou...

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pmOctober 22nd & 29th, Nov 5th & 12ZoomDuring this four-part series taught by trained facilitator Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, participa...

Whether you’re just interested in learning more about 4-H or a seasoned member, we welcome everyone to come learn about the wonderful opportunities our program offers. Our open house will start with an information session about our county, our programs, and how you can get involved. We’ll also cover the many other fantastic opportunities available at the state and national levels. 4-H has a lot to offer and we want to make sure our members can take advantage of it all! Bring your questions!

Following the informational session, explore the club tables set up around the room. This is also your chance to chat with our clubs, meet their leaders, see project displays, and participate in hands-on activities. Light snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the event.

Who: Anyone interested in Broome County 4-H, plus 4-H members and club leaders.

When: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time: 5:30pm- 8:00pm

Informational Presentation: 5:30pm- 6:00pm

Meet & Mingle: 6pm-8pm: Chat with club leaders, 4-H staff, and 4-H kids. Check out kids' fair projects, learn about our horse and livestock program, and more!

Where: CCE Auditorium

Broome County 4-H Open House

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Whether you’re just interested in learning more about 4-H or a seasoned member, we welcome everyone to come learn about the wonderful opportunities our program offers.

Members will meet regularly to share their passion for horses while studying equine science. They will create and keep their own study book to keep and use in preparation for participation in Horse Bowl and Hippology. Participation in the competitions is not required, but they will be the motivational force behind the course material. Our meetings will start with a lesson, followed by an activity, and finish with playing a trivia game like Kahoot. We may occasionally have visiting expert speakers and go on field trips to learn firsthand about the diverse horse industry.

Horse Breeds and Colors

Horse colors can be more complicated than one might think, yet they are the first means to identification. Members will kick off this series of classes by learning basic coat colors and color modifications (roaning, dun, pinto, dilutions, and more.)

We'll then move on to learning about the distinctive features of a few highlighted breeds and how they've been developed to take on specialized roles.

Who: All 4-H Members

When: Friday, November 7th

Time: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm

Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Horse Program: Horse Breeds & Colors

Friday, November 7, 2025

Members will kick off this series of classes by learning basic horse coat colors and breeds.

Level Up Your Farm or Food Business

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Level Up Your Farm or Food Business for Profitability in 2026!Saturday November 8th9am-1pmSouthern Tier Small Business Development Center hosted by Binghamton University120 Hawley St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, the Southern Tier Small Business Development Center h...

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Monday, November 10, 2025

Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Proje...

NYS Agritourism Conference

Monday, November 10, 2025

The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direc...

NYS Agritourism Conference

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direc...

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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...

Lunch with Tom - Golden Eagle

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, most powerful, and widespread raptor species in the world. This spectacular eagle was once reserved only for kings and emperors to hunt with. In the eastern United States, the Bald Eagle is by far the most common, but it is possible to see Golden Eagles i...

Beginning Farmer Visit: Mike Price Dairy Farm

Beginning Farmer Visit: Price's Dairy Farm

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Join our Beginning Farmer Educator, Taylor, at Mike Price's Dairy Farm on Nov 12th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM for a tour and learn what happens daily at a dairy operation. This is no ordinary dairy farm however, Mike uses multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to conne...

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pmOctober 22nd & 29th, Nov 5th & 12ZoomDuring this four-part series taught by trained facilitator Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, participa...

Bess Beetle Tractor Pull
Who’s the strongest insect of them all? In this interactive, science-meets-fun class, kids will meet the incredible Bess Beetle—a real-life insect with super strength! After learning cool facts about this wood-dwelling decomposing beetle, 4-H’ers will gently harness their beetle and see just how much weight it can pull in a friendly "tractor pull" competition.

4-H Spark: Bess Beetle Tractor Pull

Thursday, November 13, 2025

After learning cool facts about the wood-dwelling decomposing Bess Beetle, 4-H’ers will gently harness their beetle and see just how much weight it can pull in a friendly "tractor pull" competition.

Beef Quality Assurance Training

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Beef Quality Assurance TrainingSaturday, November 15th 10-3p.m.55 Foland Road Binghamton, NY 13903BQA’s mission is to guide producers towards continuous improvement using science-based production practices that assure cattle well-being, beef quality and safety. Programs have evolved to include be...

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Monday, November 17, 2025

Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Proje...

2025 Master Gardener Holiday Wreath Sale

Monday, October 27, 2025

The Broome County Master Gardeners create holiday wreaths and swags from fresh mixed evergreens donated by local tree farms as a fundraiser for Cutler Botanic Garden. All proceeds support infrastructure and programming in the gardens.Large wreaths (approx. 28") sell for $30Small wreaths (approx. ...

In this nature-inspired class, our youngest 4-H’ers will learn about the important insects in our environment—like ladybugs, bees, and beetles— and create cozy little "bug hotels" to give them a safe place to stay. Using natural materials like sticks, leaves, pinecones, and recycled containers, kids will design and build their very own bug shelters to take home.

Who: Broome County 4-H members, ages 5-7.

Although this program is designed with our youngest members in mind, kids of any age are welcome to attend. However, if the program fills up, we will give priority to the Cloverbuds.

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Time: 5:30pm- 7:00pm

Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Spark Club: Cloverbud's Bug Hotels

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Our youngest 4-H’ers will learn about the important insects in our environment—like ladybugs, bees, and beetles— and create cozy little "bug hotels" to give them a safe place to stay.

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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...

2025 Upcycled Market: Holiday Edition

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Stop by after work and enjoy a fun, sustainable evening of holiday shopping, dinner, and local beverages! Discover one-of-a-kind upcycled, secondhand, and sustainably made goods while connecting with local makers and small businesses.You can also take part in interactive activities including:Clot...

4-H Horse Program: Anatomy

Friday, November 21, 2025

Learning equine anatomy is important knowledge to have as a horse owner. After covering the basic body parts, we will focus more specifically on teeth.

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Monday, November 24, 2025

Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Proje...

Our Fancy Finger Foods class is back again this year! We’ll cook up some new recipes for this program, but the goal is the same-- simple, delicious, and fancy appetizers that kids can recreate at home for holiday get-togethers. (Those attending should be capable of, and comfortable with, safely handling a knife.)

Who: 4-H Members ages 8-18 years

When: Monday, November 24, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Spark Club: Fancy Finger Foods

Monday, November 24, 2025

We’ll cook up some simple, delicious, and fancy appetizers that kids can recreate at home-- just in time for holiday get-togethers.

2025 Gather and Give Thanksgiving Week Farmers Market

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Join us for Gather & Give, a festive Thanksgiving Week Farmers Market hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County and Markets of Broome on Tuesday, November 25, from 4 to 7 PM at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market! This event brings together vendors from all five Farmers Mar...

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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...

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Monday, December 1, 2025

Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Proje...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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...

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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...

Beginning Farmer Zoom: SMART Goals & SWOT Analysis

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

If you are a Beginning Farmer interested in developing a business plan or applying for grants, this workshop is perfect for you! During this online Zoom call, beginning farmers will learn how to create SMART Goals for their farm operation, complete a SWOT Analysis of their farm, and some grant wr...

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Monday, December 8, 2025

Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Proje...

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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...

Lunch with Tom - Moose

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The moose disappeared from New York state in the late 1800's and early 1900's. They began returning in the 1980's and are now firmly reestablished in the Adirondack region of the state. For many visitors to that area, the moose has become the "most wanted to see" species. How likely is it that...

Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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...

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Broome County

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Broome County

Events

Pumpkin Smash 2025

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Move and Improve Classes

4-H Daytime Spark Club: Bristle Bots

Vermicompost Troubleshooting

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Broome County 4-H Open House

4-H Horse Program: Horse Breeds & Colors

Level Up Your Farm or Food Business

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

NYS Agritourism Conference

NYS Agritourism Conference

Move and Improve Classes

Lunch with Tom - Golden Eagle

Beginning Farmer Visit: Price's Dairy Farm

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

4-H Spark: Bess Beetle Tractor Pull

Beef Quality Assurance Training

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

2025 Master Gardener Holiday Wreath Sale

4-H Spark Club: Cloverbud's Bug Hotels

Move and Improve Classes

2025 Upcycled Market: Holiday Edition

4-H Horse Program: Anatomy

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

4-H Spark Club: Fancy Finger Foods

2025 Gather and Give Thanksgiving Week Farmers Market

Move and Improve Classes

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Move and Improve Classes

Beginning Farmer Zoom: SMART Goals & SWOT Analysis

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Move and Improve Classes

Lunch with Tom - Moose

Move and Improve Classes

Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County

Cornell Cooperative Extension
Broome County