Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 20, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. ========================================= Part-Time Farmer Tax School Tuesday, January 21, 2020 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm CCE of Columbia-Greene Counties, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534CCE of Rensselaer County, 61 State Street, Troy, New York 121805:30 – 9:00 pmCAAHP’s Part-Time Farmer Tax School is being offered in two locations this year! You can choose between Hudson, NY and Troy, NY. The class material is the same at both locations.When it comes to taxes, do you have any of these questions? How much farm income do I need to make in order to be able to deduct it on my taxes? What tax related form(s) do I need to complete? What, if any, tax management strategy should I have for my farm business? Should I form an LLC or other form of business, and what tax documentation do lenders require?CAAHP Educators, Steve Hadcock and Dayton Maxwell, are prepared to answer these and other tax related questions for you during this meeting. In addition to discussing income tax concepts, they will also explore Agricultural Value Assessment, Building Exemptions, Sales Tax Regulations and Farmers School Tax Credit. Cost: $20.00 per person, includes light dinner and printed materials.Register online: Part-Time Farmer Tax School, Hudson Session Part-Time Farmer Tax School, Troy Session call 518-765-3518 to register and pay by phone. Email cce-caahp@cornell.edu for questions. ========================================= Twelfth Annual Winter Green-Up Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:00 am - 4:15 pm The Century House • 997 New Loudon Road • Latham • NY 12210Come join us at our twelfth Winter Green-Up, the Capital District’s original grazing conference! Hear talks from grazing experts, get to know other farmers and enjoy a buffet luncheon featuring local, grass-fed meats.Speakers for Winter Green-Up 2020 include Mike Baker (Cornell), Lexie Hain (Executive Director for the American Solar Grazing Association), Abe Collins (grazier, consultant and cofounder of LandStream, Inc.), Ashley Bridge (homestead farmer with a few extra enterprises up her sleeve that support her farm0, and Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN (“real food” Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living on a working organic farm).Cost: $80.00/person for adults, $60/person for ages 12-18 if registered and paid in advance. $100/person for adults, $70/person for ages 12-18 at the door. To help us plan for refreshments and the luncheon buffet, please register in advance. Register: https://tinyurl.com/WGU2020. For assistance with registration, email cce-caahp@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3518.Questions: Tom, 518-577-0958/tjg3@cornell.edu, Ashley, 518-765-3519/arp253@cornell.edu ========================================= Board of Directors Monday, January 27, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Board of Directors will meet at the CCE offices, 61 State Street, Troy, NY at 7:00pm. ========================================= 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. ========================================= Turf & Landscape Pest Management Update Tuesday, February 25, 2020 9:00 am - 12:15 pm CCE Rensselaer (61 State Street Troy, New York 12180) 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 Tuesday, March 17, 2020 9:00 am - 12:15 pm CCE Rensselaer (61 State Street Troy, New York 12180) 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 ========================================= Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will closed in observance of Memorial Day. ========================================= Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. ========================================= Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. ========================================= 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. =========================================