30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2020 Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm February 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2020 (snow dates February 7th and 14th)  from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Classes will be held at the CCE offices, 61 State Street, Troy, NY. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. Program fee is $400.00 per person. Registration deadline is January 24, 2020 or when the class is filled. Click here for full brochure Marcie Vohnoutka, mmp74@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 111 ========================================= President's Day Monday, February 17, 2020 8:15 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of President's Day. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, February 24, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Board of Directors will meet at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Turf & Landscape Pest Management Update** CANCELLED** Tuesday, February 25, 2020 9:00 am - 12:15 pm CCE Rensselaer, 61 State Street , Troy, New York 12180 Please note this program has been CANCELLED. Offered on Two Dates! Tuesday, February 25th and Tuesday March 17th, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. Class will be held at the CCE office located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY.  Three (3) NYS DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits are available.(See program brochure for details)Topics and Speakers:9:00 -11:00 AM-  What's Killing My Plant! 11:15 - 12:15 AM- Introduction To Diagnosing Lawn Problems.Click here for a full brochure and registration information. David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Spring Garden Day 2020 Saturday, March 7, 2020 9:45 am - 3:30 pm (Snow date Sunday, March 8th)  Celebrate Gardening!Special Keynote Session:  Smarter Gardening-Choose classes from 10 different gardening subjects-Delicious lunch provided by the Rensselaer County Master Gardeners-Shop for bargains at the used garden book and plant sale-Pick-A- Prize Auction, with something for everyone-Fabulous door prizes!Click here for full brochure ========================================= Turf & Landscape Pest Management Update** CANCELLED** Tuesday, March 17, 2020 9:00 am - 12:15 pm CCE Rensselaer, 61 State Street , Troy, New York 12180 Please note this program has been CANCELLED. Offered on Two Dates! Tuesday, February 25th and Tuesday March 17th, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. Class will be held at the CCE office located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY.  Three (3) NYS DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits are available.(See program brochure for details)Topics and Speakers:9:00 -11:00 AM-  What's Killing My Plant! 11:15 - 12:15 AM- Introduction To Diagnosing Lawn Problems.Click here for a full brochure and registration information. David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Raising Rabbits for Beginners Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm We will be taking registrations for this ZOOM meeting, to protect the privacy of participants. Please register at: https://buff.ly/3c3PBN9. Once you've registered, you will receive an email with the link to join the meeting. Are you interested in raising rabbits? Would you like to sell live animals, meat, or to raise for family use? Join us to learn the techniques you need to get started with your very own successful and profitable rabbit enterprise. At this class you will get an overview of what to feed rabbits, breeding considerations, basic rabbit health, and the economics of raising rabbits. Bring all your rabbit questions! $10.00 per family ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Got Commercial Vegetable Questions? Get Live Answers every Thursday Night, 7-8pmVegetable specialists from across the state are available via phone or Zoom to discuss commercial vegetable grower questions. Growers can drop in any time during that hour to discuss any challenges they are facing from the growing season. Questions and photos can be sent in advance to vegetableofficehours@gmail.comWhat to expect?  Dynamic troubleshooting with CCE Specialists Quality, farmer-driven production conversations Photo diagnostics/ID lessons Join us each week at: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028 or by calling 1-646-518-9805, meeting ID: 450 507 028 Accepting pre-submitted photos and questions at vegofficehours@gmail.com   ========================================= Rabbit & Cavy Workshop Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Come join Kayela for virtual office hours on the topics of rabbit and cavy. Not only will you have the opportunity to ask questions, but she will touch on general care, breeds, using the standard breed of perfection book, and fair requirements. ** if anyone has any questions about determining the correct breed of their rabbit or cavy to help ensure that it gets placed in the correct class at the fair, email a picture to Kayela.**Rabbit & Cavy- April 28th @ 6:30 P.MJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/93057466673Meeting ID: 930 5746 6673One tap mobile+16468769923,,93057466673# US (New York)+16465189805,,93057466673# US (New York) ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. The topic for each Thursday will be announced. Join the Berry Office Hourshttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/95514586018Meeting ID: 955 1458 6018 +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) ========================================= Poultry Workshop Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Come join Kayela for virtual office hours. Not only will you have the opportunity to ask questions, but she will touch on general care, breeds, using the standard breed of perfection book, and fair requirements. ** if anyone has any questions about determining the correct breed of their bird to help ensure that it gets placed in the correct class at the fair, email a picture to Kayela.**Poultry April 30th at 6:30 P.M- Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/93852275831Meeting ID: 938 5227 5831One tap mobile+16468769923,,93852275831# US (New York)+16465189805,,93852275831# US (New York) ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, April 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Got Commercial Vegetable Questions? Get Live Answers every Thursday Night, 7-8pmVegetable specialists from across the state are available via phone or Zoom to discuss commercial vegetable grower questions. Growers can drop in any time during that hour to discuss any challenges they are facing from the growing season. Questions and photos can be sent in advance to vegetableofficehours@gmail.comWhat to expect?  Dynamic troubleshooting with CCE Specialists Quality, farmer-driven production conversations Photo diagnostics/ID lessons Join us each week at: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028 or by calling 1-646-518-9805, meeting ID: 450 507 028 Accepting pre-submitted photos and questions at vegofficehours@gmail.com   ========================================= Building Status Friday, March 20, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Due to guidance on COVID-19 by USDA, NYSDOH and RCDOH, all are required to make an appointment before coming into our office.Additionally, you will only be able to enter our office if you can answer NO to the following questions:1.Have you or someone living in your household, you have been in close or frequent contact with, or someone you are caring for been diagnosed with COVID-19?2.In the last 14 days, have you or someone living in your household, you have been in close or frequent contact withor someone you are caring for returned from or made a travel connection through a CDC Level 3 or Level 2 country or State Department Level 3 or Level 4 Country?3.Do you currently have, or have you had within the last 24 hours any cold or flu symptoms with a fever higher than 100.4 or acute respiratory distress (shortness of breath/coughing)?To make an appointment please call our office at 518-272-4210.Please know due to public health guidance the majority of our staff are working remotely.To reach out directly to our staff, please go to our staff page  staff contact informationThank you for your patience as we work through the COVID-19 threat together! ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. The topic for each Thursday will be announced. Join the Berry Office Hourshttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/95514586018Meeting ID: 955 1458 6018 +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) ========================================= Spring Turnout Grazier Meeting, Online Webinar via Zoom FREE Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm How to Decrease Feed, Fencing, and Machinery Costs How Do You Think About Spending Money for Your Business? PowerPoint presentations and discussion. Ask questions and share your experience. Upon registration you will receive information on how to participate in a Zoom meeting and a link to participate in the Zoom meeting. If you do not have a good internet connection, you can join by phone with audio only. You will learn about: Financial management perspectives for long term profitability. Fencing advice from contractors, as well as tips, and cost cutting ideas. What are your feed costs? Should you be producing forage or buying it? Calculate your own machinery costs for forage production. How to economically feed minerals. Please register a couple of days early, so that you can use a machinery cost calculator to determine your forage costs before the meeting.Register online: https://buff.ly/2VczMOL Info: Ashley Pierce, arp253@cornell.edu, 518-649-0267; Aaron Gabriel, adg12@cornell.edu, 518-380-1496 ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, May 7, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Got Commercial Vegetable Questions? Get Live Answers every Thursday Night, 7-8pmVegetable specialists from across the state are available via phone or Zoom to discuss commercial vegetable grower questions. Growers can drop in any time during that hour to discuss any challenges they are facing from the growing season. Questions and photos can be sent in advance to vegetableofficehours@gmail.comWhat to expect?  Dynamic troubleshooting with CCE Specialists Quality, farmer-driven production conversations Photo diagnostics/ID lessons Join us each week at: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028 or by calling 1-646-518-9805, meeting ID: 450 507 028 Accepting pre-submitted photos and questions at vegofficehours@gmail.com   ========================================= Virtual Safety Training Workshops Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is working with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) to present two virtual safety training workshops. The first workshop will be held on May 7th and will cover COVID-19 safety and health (including illness symptoms, prevention measures, biosecurity, and recommended resources for information). The second workshop will be held on May 13th and will cover food, chemical, and equipment safety. Both are free to attend and will start at 6:30 P.M via Zoom. These workshops are perfect for farmers as well as any adult who is interested in learning more about these topics. If you would like to register or have questions about either workshop, please contact Kayela at kls342@cornell.edu. ========================================= Lunch In The Garden FREE Zoom Webinar Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm You are invited to the fifth of our “Lunch In The Garden” Free ZOOM Webinars this coming Wednesday, May 13 at Noon. Each week we will spend about 30 minutes exploring a new gardening topic. For this fifth ZOOM, we’ll be talking “All About Moles and Voles.” These little critters cause gardeners a great deal of concern when they damage lawns, vegetables gardens, perennials and landscapes. We’ll discuss the lifecycles of both moles and voles, the damage they do, and legal ways to deal with them in New York State.This series is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. Feel free to invite other gardeners to this Webinar. To sign up for this Webinar, read and click on the link below, which will help you register. You’ll need to download the free ZOOM software on your computer to participate (it’s easy - visit ZOOM.US on the internet). When: May 13, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: All About Moles and Voles Please register through the following link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H4k6S6B7TtuNyUHWYUg00AAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ========================================= Curbside Distribution of NO COST Hand Sanitizer for FARMERS Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:00 am - 2:00 pm We are pleased to partner with New York State Agriculture and Markets to provide New York State Hand Sanitizer and Face Coverings At No Cost to Farmers.Curbside DistributionWednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14, 202011:00 AM – 2:00 PMDistribution in the Capital District will take place in the following locations:Warren County Fairgrounds, 353 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885Contact Amy Sabattis: (518) 668-4881, als77@cornell.eduWashington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834Contact Brian Gilchrist: (518)746-2560, btg5@cornell.eduSchaghticoke County Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Schaghticoke, NY 12154Contact Bernie Wiesen: (518)421-2360, bw27@cornell.eduCCE Saratoga County 4H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020Contact Susan Beebe: (518) 588-7667, skb11@cornell.eduCCE of Albany County, 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY 12186Contact Lisa Godlewski: (518)765-3500, lav4@cornell.eduCCE of Columbia and Greene Counties, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534Contact Evon Antonio: 518-622-9820 x111, ea353@cornell.eduTo help us plan and better serve you please register in advance so we can plan on having enough supplies at each pickup point. Please Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD6nYOql6zPGNRd4MCSE9spQAPwqbtJHcbLEsD6MQhWRsfSg/viewform (Registration includes contact information, pick up site & estimated quantities requested) Hand sanitizer is available - 4 gallons to a box (with pump)Face coverings available (packages of 5)*Farmers picking up will need to wear their own face coverings and bring their own pen.*Supplies are limited. ========================================= Virtual Safety Training Workshops Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is working with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) to present two virtual safety training workshops. The first workshop will be held on May 7th and will cover COVID-19 safety and health (including illness symptoms, prevention measures, biosecurity, and recommended resources for information). The second workshop will be held on May 13th and will cover food, chemical, and equipment safety. Both are free to attend and will start at 6:30 P.M via Zoom. These workshops are perfect for farmers as well as any adult who is interested in learning more about these topics. If you would like to register or have questions about either workshop, please contact Kayela at kls342@cornell.edu. ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, May 14, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. The topic for each Thursday will be announced. Join the Berry Office Hourshttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/95514586018Meeting ID: 955 1458 6018 +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) ========================================= Curbside Distribution of NO COST Hand Sanitizer for FARMERS Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 am - 2:00 pm We are pleased to partner with New York State Agriculture and Markets to provide New York State Hand Sanitizer and Face Coverings At No Cost to Farmers.Curbside DistributionWednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14, 202011:00 AM – 2:00 PMDistribution in the Capital District will take place in the following locations:Warren County Fairgrounds, 353 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885Contact Amy Sabattis: (518) 668-4881, als77@cornell.eduWashington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834Contact Brian Gilchrist: (518)746-2560, btg5@cornell.eduSchaghticoke County Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Schaghticoke, NY 12154Contact Bernie Wiesen: (518)421-2360, bw27@cornell.eduCCE Saratoga County 4H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020Contact Susan Beebe: (518) 588-7667, skb11@cornell.eduCCE of Albany County, 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY 12186Contact Lisa Godlewski: (518)765-3500, lav4@cornell.eduCCE of Columbia and Greene Counties, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534Contact Evon Antonio: 518-622-9820 x111, ea353@cornell.eduTo help us plan and better serve you please register in advance so we can plan on having enough supplies at each pickup point. Please Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD6nYOql6zPGNRd4MCSE9spQAPwqbtJHcbLEsD6MQhWRsfSg/viewform (Registration includes contact information, pick up site & estimated quantities requested) Hand sanitizer is available - 4 gallons to a box (with pump)Face coverings available (packages of 5)*Farmers picking up will need to wear their own face coverings and bring their own pen.*Supplies are limited. ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Vegetable Growers Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Got Commercial Vegetable Questions? Get Live Answers every Thursday Night, 7-8pmVegetable specialists from across the state are available via phone or Zoom to discuss commercial vegetable grower questions. Growers can drop in any time during that hour to discuss any challenges they are facing from the growing season. Questions and photos can be sent in advance to vegetableofficehours@gmail.comWhat to expect?  Dynamic troubleshooting with CCE Specialists Quality, farmer-driven production conversations Photo diagnostics/ID lessons Join us each week at: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/450507028 or by calling 1-646-518-9805, meeting ID: 450 507 028 Accepting pre-submitted photos and questions at vegofficehours@gmail.com   ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Jr. CHEFS-  VIRTUAL BAKING SERIES! The Jr. Chefs program will meet on Wednesday evening, May 20th. This workshop is for youth who are 8 years and older who like to cook and also for those who would like to learn how. The 4-H Chefs will meet via Zoom starting at 6:00 pm. The following topics will be covered: May 20th: Cookies, drop & rolled May 27th: Loaf Breads (non yeast leavened) June 3rd: Muffins & Biscuits June 10th: Yeast Bread & Rolls To register, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. Recipes will be supplied beforehand, so you can bake along with Eileen if you would like! ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. The topic for each Thursday will be announced. Join the Berry Office Hourshttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/95514586018Meeting ID: 955 1458 6018 +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Session Friday, May 22, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELED- PLEASE WATCH OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR NEW DATES. The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program is holding an Air Rifle session for youth ten and older, as of January 1, 2020. The session will be held at the Castleton Fish & Game Club and will meet on Fridays, May 22nd, 29th, and June 5th and 12th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There is a $15.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $25.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited.To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen DePaula at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will closed in observance of Memorial Day. ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Jr. CHEFS-  VIRTUAL BAKING SERIES! The Jr. Chefs program will meet on Wednesday evening, May 20th. This workshop is for youth who are 8 years and older who like to cook and also for those who would like to learn how. The 4-H Chefs will meet via Zoom starting at 6:00 pm. The following topics will be covered: May 20th: Cookies, drop & rolled May 27th: Loaf Breads (non yeast leavened) June 3rd: Muffins & Biscuits June 10th: Yeast Bread & Rolls To register, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. Recipes will be supplied beforehand, so you can bake along with Eileen if you would like! ========================================= Board of Directors Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will be holding their next Board of Directors meeting at 7 PM via Zoom.Due to current COVID-19 Guidance and the Governor’s Order regarding the New York State Open meeting law, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will be holding their Board meeting on May 27th at 7 PM via zoom. This meeting is open to the public.You must register to receive the password to attend this meeting. Please register by clicking the link below. If you have any questions please feel free to call our office at 518-272-4210 or email bw27@cornell.eduhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsce-qrTkvG9LVJK3sPETmyWewHBLE5j7R ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. The topic for each Thursday will be announced. Join the Berry Office Hourshttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/95514586018Meeting ID: 955 1458 6018 +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) ========================================= Llama and Alpaca Parasite Management Zoom Workshop Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Please join us for a  Llama & Alpaca Management Workshop via Zoom on Thursday, May 28th at 6:30 P.M. Learn how to keep your camelids healthy, happy, and free from parasites! Our speaker, Emaly Leak of Autumn Hill Llamas and Fiber, will discuss ways to prevent parasites through management, how to tell if our llamas or alpacas have parasites, and strategies on how to treat them. Please register by May 26th. There is a $5 fee that will need to be mailed to our office (CCE of Rensselaer County, Ag & Life Sciences Bldg. 61 State St. Troy, NY 12180). If you have any questions or would like to register, contact Kayela at kls342@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210. ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Session Friday, May 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELED- PLEASE WATCH OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR NEW DATES. The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program is holding an Air Rifle session for youth ten and older, as of January 1, 2020. The session will be held at the Castleton Fish & Game Club and will meet on Fridays, May 22nd, 29th, and June 5th and 12th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There is a $15.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $25.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited.To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen DePaula at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Jr. CHEFS-  VIRTUAL BAKING SERIES! The Jr. Chefs program will meet on Wednesday evening, May 20th. This workshop is for youth who are 8 years and older who like to cook and also for those who would like to learn how. The 4-H Chefs will meet via Zoom starting at 6:00 pm. The following topics will be covered: May 20th: Cookies, drop & rolled May 27th: Loaf Breads (non yeast leavened) June 3rd: Muffins & Biscuits June 10th: Yeast Bread & Rolls To register, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. Recipes will be supplied beforehand, so you can bake along with Eileen if you would like! ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. Please call 518-746-2553 or 518-272-4210 to receive the link or phone number to join in this Zoom program. ========================================= 4-H Teen Exhange Benefit BBQ Curbside Take out Friday, June 5, 2020 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Capital Agway- 1333 NY Route 7, Troy, (Brunswick) NY 12180.Dinner includes a half chicken, coleslaw, roll, potato, cookie, and a drink.  $12.00 per dinner.For reservations please call 518-421-2360. ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Session Friday, June 5, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELED- PLEASE WATCH OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR NEW DATES. The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program is holding an Air Rifle session for youth ten and older, as of January 1, 2020. The session will be held at the Castleton Fish & Game Club and will meet on Fridays, May 22nd, 29th, and June 5th and 12th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There is a $15.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $25.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited.To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen DePaula at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= 4-H Centennial Picnic Sunday, June 7, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Schaghticoke Fair Grounds- Rain or Shine in the CCE Building Pre-order your Chicken BBQ Dinner with dessert $15 each, kids dinner $10, by calling Kandis at 518-788-5737. Please call ahead to help us put in the correct number of dinners! ========================================= Lunch In The Garden FREE Zoom Webinar Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm You are invited to the eighth of our “Lunch In The Garden” Free ZOOM Webinars this coming Wednesday, June 10 at Noon. Each week we spend about 30 minutes exploring a new gardening topic. For this eighth ZOOM, we’ll try to stay one step ahead of the jungle with “Some Ways To Manage Weeds In Lawns and Landscapes” with David Chinery of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. This program will look into the various options gardeners have of tackling weeds, and ways to develop your own strategy to tackle each species. We won’t focus on weed identification, which we’ll likely covering in an another upcoming ZOOM.To sign up for this Webinar, read and click on the link below, which will help you register. You’ll need to download the free ZOOM software on your computer to participate (it’s easy - visit ZOOM.US on the internet). PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOW BE USING A PASSWORD FOR THESE WEBINARSThis series is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. Feel free to invite other gardeners to this Webinar. To sign up for this Webinar, read and click on the link below, which will help you register. You’ll need to download the free ZOOM software on your computer to participate (it’s easy - visit ZOOM.US on the internet). PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOW BE USING A PASSWORD FOR THESE WEBINARS+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Please register through the following link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hjN41RqwT9GoRXiEazgshQAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.You’ll need to download the free ZOOM software on your computer to participate (it’s easy - visit ZOOM.US on the internet). ========================================= Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series Wednesday, June 10, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hosted by PRO-DAIRY and NEDPA, the Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series is a five-part presentation series to re-energize businesses and improve performance, even in challenging times, and includes presentations and speakers that would have been featured at the Northeast Dairy Management Conference in March. The series will include one-hour webinars held each Wednesday at 1:00 PM EDT, June 3 through July 1. Registration is required, but free, and participants will receive links to all five live, weekly presentations. In addition to the live feed, registrants will have access to the recorded sessions. June 10, 2020 Evolutions and Revolutions: A New Normal - Phil Plourd, Blimling and AssociatesJune 17, 2020 Good Times, Bad Times - Lean and Flexibility - Cheryl Jones, University of KentuckyJune 24, 2020, 2020 Financial Check-Up - Steve Bodart, Compeer FinancialJuly 1, 2020, Producer Panel Discussion - Moderator: Rich Stup, Cornell Ag Workforce Development ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Jr. CHEFS-  VIRTUAL BAKING SERIES! The Jr. Chefs program will meet on Wednesday evening, May 20th. This workshop is for youth who are 8 years and older who like to cook and also for those who would like to learn how. The 4-H Chefs will meet via Zoom starting at 6:00 pm. The following topics will be covered: May 20th: Cookies, drop & rolled May 27th: Loaf Breads (non yeast leavened) June 3rd: Muffins & Biscuits June 10th: Yeast Bread & Rolls To register, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. Recipes will be supplied beforehand, so you can bake along with Eileen if you would like! ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. Please call 518-746-2553 or 518-272-4210 to receive the link or phone number to join in this Zoom program. ========================================= Sheep, Goat, and Swine PDC Thursday, June 11, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Sheep, Goat, and Swine PDC will meet on Thursday, June 11th via Zoom at 6:30 P.M. Please let Kayela know if you can or cannot attend. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/92551764534?pwd=NXRkbWs0NXlWaW1LK0dTUEtWS2t1dz09 Meeting ID: 925 5176 4534 Password: 672424 One tap mobile +16465189805,,92551764534# US (New York) ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Session Friday, June 12, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELED- PLEASE WATCH OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR NEW DATES. The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program is holding an Air Rifle session for youth ten and older, as of January 1, 2020. The session will be held at the Castleton Fish & Game Club and will meet on Fridays, May 22nd, 29th, and June 5th and 12th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There is a $15.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $25.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited.To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen DePaula at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series Wednesday, June 17, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hosted by PRO-DAIRY and NEDPA, the Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series is a five-part presentation series to re-energize businesses and improve performance, even in challenging times, and includes presentations and speakers that would have been featured at the Northeast Dairy Management Conference in March. The series will include one-hour webinars held each Wednesday at 1:00 PM EDT, June 3 through July 1. Registration is required, but free, and participants will receive links to all five live, weekly presentations. In addition to the live feed, registrants will have access to the recorded sessions. June 10, 2020 Evolutions and Revolutions: A New Normal - Phil Plourd, Blimling and AssociatesJune 17, 2020 Good Times, Bad Times - Lean and Flexibility - Cheryl Jones, University of KentuckyJune 24, 2020, 2020 Financial Check-Up - Steve Bodart, Compeer FinancialJuly 1, 2020, Producer Panel Discussion - Moderator: Rich Stup, Cornell Ag Workforce Development ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. Please call 518-746-2553 or 518-272-4210 to receive the link or phone number to join in this Zoom program. ========================================= Parent and Child Nutrition Classes Online Monday, June 22, 2020 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm We are offering and facilitating this fun and free series of 6 lessons.  Participants will receive a free cookbook, apron and increased skills to prepare tasty and nutritious meals and snacks. Jump online and have some fun with your kids. For more information and to register contact Group online class starts : 6.22. 2020 runs every Monday for 6 weeks. At 5:45-6:45PMFelisha Chandler—Nutrition Program Educator 2 fc54@cornell.edu or 518 522-3442 ========================================= Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hosted by PRO-DAIRY and NEDPA, the Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series is a five-part presentation series to re-energize businesses and improve performance, even in challenging times, and includes presentations and speakers that would have been featured at the Northeast Dairy Management Conference in March. The series will include one-hour webinars held each Wednesday at 1:00 PM EDT, June 3 through July 1. Registration is required, but free, and participants will receive links to all five live, weekly presentations. In addition to the live feed, registrants will have access to the recorded sessions. June 10, 2020 Evolutions and Revolutions: A New Normal - Phil Plourd, Blimling and AssociatesJune 17, 2020 Good Times, Bad Times - Lean and Flexibility - Cheryl Jones, University of KentuckyJune 24, 2020, 2020 Financial Check-Up - Steve Bodart, Compeer FinancialJuly 1, 2020, Producer Panel Discussion - Moderator: Rich Stup, Cornell Ag Workforce Development ========================================= "Office Hours" for Commercial Berry Growers Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Weekly Berry Office Hours held on Thursdays at 12:30pm via Zoom or on your phone. Format will be a short, in-depth presentation about a production issue and then Q&A.Join each week, or view recordings that will be posted. Please call 518-746-2553 or 518-272-4210 to receive the link or phone number to join in this Zoom program. ========================================= Alternative Poultry for Beginners Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Please join us via Zoom to learn more about the basics of raising alternative poultry like Guinea hens, ducks, geese, and turkey. We will cover acquiring your animals, breeds, feeding, and basic health care. Please come with your questions! This cost of this meeting is $5.00. If you have a poor internet connection you also have the option to call in on your phone. To register https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=90&fbclid=IwAR3cFCW_S00NI1wLxmEC24sdHo9nS2lpZQdjF8Iagcxm3WoKY5szLwBgCBsFor more information, please contact Ashley at 518-649-0267 or arp253@cornell.edu. ========================================= Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hosted by PRO-DAIRY and NEDPA, the Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series is a five-part presentation series to re-energize businesses and improve performance, even in challenging times, and includes presentations and speakers that would have been featured at the Northeast Dairy Management Conference in March. The series will include one-hour webinars held each Wednesday at 1:00 PM EDT, June 3 through July 1. Registration is required, but free, and participants will receive links to all five live, weekly presentations. In addition to the live feed, registrants will have access to the recorded sessions. June 10, 2020 Evolutions and Revolutions: A New Normal - Phil Plourd, Blimling and AssociatesJune 17, 2020 Good Times, Bad Times - Lean and Flexibility - Cheryl Jones, University of KentuckyJune 24, 2020, 2020 Financial Check-Up - Steve Bodart, Compeer FinancialJuly 1, 2020, Producer Panel Discussion - Moderator: Rich Stup, Cornell Ag Workforce Development ========================================= Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. ========================================= Small Ruminants for Beginners Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us to learn more about the basics of raising small ruminants, like sheep and goats. We will cover acquiring your animals, breeds, uses, breeding, feeding, and basic health care. Please come with your questions! The cost of this meeting is $5 and will be held via Zoom. If you have a poor internet connection you also have the option to call in on your phone. For more information, please contact Ashley at 518-649-0267 or arp253@cornell.edu.To register, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmallRuminantsBeginners. ========================================= Adult Tractor Safety Program Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm We are excited to offer a Tractor Safety Course on Tuesday, August 18th at White’s Farm Supply in Schaghticoke (1205 State Route 40 Schaghticoke, NY 12154). This program is geared for adult audiences. Statistics show that farming and operating equipment is a hazardous and dangerous endeavor.  Help yourself reduce the risks of an accident and attend this informative morning session. The program will begin at 6:30 P.M with a presentation from the New York Center of for Agriculture Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) followed by an opportunity to give your newly learned skills a try. This program is perfect for farmers old and new as well as any adult who currently works with machinery on the job, in their backyard, or plans to in the future. To register, please call our office at 518-272-4210 or send an email to kls342@cornell.edu. There is a registration fee of $5 payable at the class. If you have special needs that need to be met in order to participate, please let us know at the time of registration. ========================================= Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. ========================================= Farm Day Out Sunday, September 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wagner Farms, 166 Garfield Road , Poestenkill, NY 12140 Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County and Windy Hill Orchard from 12:00-3:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2020 for the Third Annual Farm Day Out! As you tour the farm stop by each station to learn something new or ask questions about the apples and cider industry. Also, be sure to visit exhibits set up by local organizations & businesses, experience the equipment used on the farm, and stop by the Fun Zone. Food will also be available to purchase for your enjoyment.Admission and parking for this event is free and open to the public.Windy Hill Orchard is located at 1297 Brookview Station Rd, Castleton, NY 12033If you are interested in being a volunteer, a sponsor, or have any questions about the event, please reach out to Kayela at  kls342@cornell.edu or by calling the office(518)272-4210. Kayela Statom, kls342@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 105 ========================================= Columbus Day Monday, October 12, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. ========================================= Election Day Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed for Election Day. ========================================= Veteran's Day Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day. ========================================= Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. ========================================= Christmas Friday, December 25, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Christmas. ========================================= New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2021 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed  New Year's Day. =========================================