Great Tomato Tasting Tuesday, August 20, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Demonstration Garden at The Robert C. Parker School (4254 Route 43 Wynantskill, NY 12198) What’s your favorite tomato? Come find out by tasting a wide variety of delicious tomatoes grown by Master Gardeners. We’ll have some old favorites as well as some new top picks.We’ll also talk about tomato growing challenges, so bring us your tired, your diseased, your dead specimens, yearning to be compost.NOTE EARLIER START TIME! David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Ag Manager Webinar Series Tuesday, August 27, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm 20-Minute Lunchtime Business Topics for Busy ManagersJoin Liz Higgins from the CCE ENYCHP every other Tuesday at 12:30pm throughout the summer as she discusses pertinent business topics for busy farm managers. Register at https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VBykYXzbSgujaZUC8S08-AAugust 27 - Ag Tax Topics - Sales Tax and Property Tax Issues for Ag in NYS: NYS has specific tax benefits for farms. This webinar will cover some of the more significant programs for farms. ========================================= Schaghticoke Fair Wednesday, August 28, 2019 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Join us at the Schaghticoke Fair. Enjoy exhibits and demonstrations from the Agriculture, Horticulture, Healthy Homes and 4-H Youth Development departments. ========================================= Pastured Hog Production for Beginners Thursday, September 5, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Cornell Cooperative Extension and Kinderhook Farm on Septemeber 5th, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM to learn the basics of raising hogs on pasture. Kinderhook Farm (https://www.kinderhookfarm.com/), 1958 County Rd. 21, Valatie, NY, is an Animal Welfare Approved, diversified livestock operation, raising hogs, sheep, beef, layers, and broilers, all on pasture. Kinderhook Farm’s hogs are often of different breeds, always have access to both wooded and grassy areas outdoors, and are marketed at their on-farm store, through meat shares, and by the whole animal.Register online at https://tinyurl.com/PasturedHogProduction or contact (518)765-3518 or cce-caahp@cornell.edu. Please register by September 2, 2019 for early-bird pricing of $10 per person. All registrations received after this date and walks-ins are $15 per person. ========================================= Cow Calf Production and the Freezer Trade Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This program will take place at Tilldale Farms, 22 Tilley Lane, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The Tilley family has transitioned from a dairy to multi-species livestock farm, selling meat directly to consumers at farmer’s markets and retail shops. The farm focuses on grass-fed Red Devon Cattle, as well as poultry and pork production. We will also be joined by Steve Hadcock, Beginning Farmer and Market Development Educator and staff from New York State Agriculture and Markets to discuss the New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program. To take advantage of the early registration price of $10, please register by September 17, 2019. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/CowCalfProduction. Registration at the door is $15 per person. If you would like to register by phone or have questions, please contact (518) 765-3518 or cce-caahp@cornell.edu. FSA Borrower Training Credits are approved for this class.There has been a date change for our upcoming event, Cow Calf Production and the Freezer Trade. This meeting will be held on September 19, 2019. The previously advertised date was September 12, 2019. All other details remain the same. ========================================= Board of Directors Monday, September 23, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The CCE Board of Directors will meet at 7pm at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Small Ruminant Management & Fiber Conference Saturday, November 9, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Morrison Hall, Cornell University, 507 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NY Mary Smith, DVM., discusses setting up a flock/herd health management program and specifics on coping with foot and skin issues in small ruminants.Dr. Tatiana Stanton will give a talk on innovations in parasite managementWini Labrecque presents an introduction to cashmere, mohair and wool.Practice livestock skills, including hay evaluation, coping with kidding/lambing issues, hoof care and a practical demonstration of evaluating cashmere goats under the guidance of trained professionals.Presentations on cashmere genetics, genetics for color in fiber goats and sheep, and nutrition for follicle development and fiber production in small ruminants.Hands-on labs evaluating cashmere, mohair and wool, and presentations on designing and marketing fiber products.Dr. Nora Kravis, DVM of Chianti Cashmere, Italy discusses proactive farm management to improve livestock/predator coexistence and farm/wildlife habitat.Directions, Details on Transportation/Parking, Sponsorships, Tradeshow, Youth Discounts and Scholarships: https://tinyurl.com/y2ycwd6n. For information on being a sponsor and/or tradeshow participation, please contact Pamela Haendle at hermitpond@gmail.com. Information on youth discounts and limited scholarships is available through Christine McBrearty-Hulse at cmcbreartyhulse@gmail.com.Lodging: We have blocked rooms at the Clarion Inn (phone: 607-257-3100, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850) on November 8, 9 and/or 10, 2019, for $129.99/night. Reservations must be made by October 18thand must specify either Cashmere Goat Association or “CGA” to get this rate. Blocked rooms include doubles and kings. Parking is free. Registration: Online at https://tinyurl.com/y6sgfafv. Cost: Both days, $80 for non-members of the Cashmere Goat Association (CGA), $65 for members of CGA. The fee to attend a single day is $50 for both CGA members and non-members. If interested in joining CGA, please go to https://tinyurl.com/y64p2f23. =========================================