Events
Setting Your Farm Financial Resolutions Series Announced
Saturday, February 22, 2025
The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Cornell Cooperative Extension is excited to offer this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. Workshops will b...
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CCE Cattaraugus Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2025
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION CATTARAUGUS COUNTYBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING February 24th, 2025 Public Meeting @ 5:30 pm28 Parkside DriveEllicottville, NY 14731
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Setting Your Farm Financial Resolutions Series Announced
Friday, February 28, 2025
The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Cornell Cooperative Extension is excited to offer this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. Workshops will b...
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2025 CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SOIL & WATER TREE & SHRUB SALE
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The 2025 Tree and Shrub Sale is a go! ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2024 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LASTORDER PICK UP DAY IS FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 From 8AM - 4PM at the Cattaraugus County Fair Grounds in Little Valley, New York.PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT WITH ORDER FORM BY FEBRUARY 28, 2024Mak...
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WNY Pesticide Applicator Training for Treatment of Hemlock Trees
Friday, February 28, 2025
The Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a valuable tree species in our local ecosystems. Hemlocks on the landscape support cold water habitats for trout species, create habitat for countless other native plant and animal species, and also enhance outdoor recreation experiences. Unfortunately, H...
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Part 1: Creating and Pricing Consumer-friendly Meat with MeatSuite Part 2: Farmers Market Sales Data: Using the Customer Experience and Pricing to Improve Market Sales Performance
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Part 1: Creating and Pricing Consumer-friendly Meat with MeatSuite. In this session we will cover an introduction to MeatSuite. Then we'll share how to make bulk meat sales more approachable for first-time buyers including a demonstration of MeatSuite's newest tool, Bundle Builder. Bundle Bui...
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Curious about Kombucha?
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Ever wondered about making Kombucha at home? Curious about SCOBY and the fermentation process of this tea-based beverage? Check out our hands on workshop on March 11th in Ellicottville NY.Hands on workshop will be led by Kelly McDonald. Kelly and her family have been making Kombucha for se...
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Creating and Pricing Consumer-friendly Meat with MeatSuite & Farmers Market Sales Data: Using the Customer Experience and Pricing to Improve Market Sales Performance
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Beginning at 6:00 PMPart 1: Creating and Pricing Consumer-friendly Meat with MeatSuite. In this session we will cover an introduction to MeatSuite. Then we'll share how to make bulk meat sales more approachable for first-time buyers including a demonstration of MeatSuite's newest tool, Bundle ...
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4-H Horse Program Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Horse Program Committee Meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm @ CCE, unless otherwise stated.
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4-H Livestock Program Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The 4-H Livestock Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the 4-H office, unless otherwise stated.
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4-H Horse Program Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Horse Program Committee Meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm @ CCE, unless otherwise stated.
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4-H Livestock Program Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The 4-H Livestock Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the 4-H office, unless otherwise stated.
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2025 NYSDEC Tree & Shrub seedling sale
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) operates the State Tree Nursery in Saratoga Springs. The nursery produces tree and shrub seedlings for conservation plantings on private and public lands using New York seed sources, when available. The sale is open to New York ...
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4-H Horse Program Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Horse Program Committee Meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm @ CCE, unless otherwise stated.
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Level 1: Precision Felling Techniques
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Level 1: Precision Felling Techniques$170.00* Discussion of and plan for Emergencies, and Personal Protective Equipment.* Daily 5-Point Safety Check: Chain brake; throttle interlock; chain catcher; screws & bolt check; muffler and spark arrester.* Discussion of Reactive Forces: Push; Pull; ...
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Level 2: Maximizing Saw Performances
Thursday, May 29, 2025
MUST HAVE TAKEN LEVEL 1 TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSELevel 2: Maximizing Saw Performances$170.00* Discussions of Routine Maintenance: Air filter; Recoil; Bar; Sprocket; Chain brake; Chain tension* Carburator Tune-up: Clean air filter; Balance Jets; High-speed test; Low-speed test; Low-speed “dump...
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Level 3: Limbing, Bucking, and Difficult Trees
Friday, May 30, 2025
MUST TAKE LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 BEFORE THIS COURSE CAN BE TAKEN* Scoring of Chain* Dealing with Lean: Front Lean – use of the controlled release technique; Back Lean – use of wedges and shims; Side Lean – aiming the hinge to compensate for lean.* Limbing Plan: Overhead hazards; Hazards on the ...
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Make Yogurt at Home
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
This returning workshop is back by popular request.Do you love yogurt? Ever wondered what the difference between Greek and “regular” yogurt? Would you like to reduce sugar or additives from your diet? Or are you looking to save money at the grocery store? This hands-on workshop will be led by K...
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4-H Livestock Program Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The 4-H Livestock Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the 4-H office, unless otherwise stated.
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4-H Horse Program Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Horse Program Committee Meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm @ CCE, unless otherwise stated.
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4-H Horse Program Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Horse Program Committee Meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm @ CCE, unless otherwise stated.
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3Day Food Preserver Wait List Spring 2025 TBD
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
This is a wait list for Master Food Preserver Training. Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering a 3-day Master Food Preserver training in the Spring of 2025. Dates not yet determined.If you would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation -- either for your own home use or to ...
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