2017 Farmer Neighbor Dinner
Come join us and enjoy the many faces of agriculture represented from throughout the county. Sample local products as appetizers before enjoying an expertly catered meal prepared from food produced in Allegany County.
Baskets or Pallets - Vegetable Grading and Packaging Workshop: Scaling up to meet your market channel
CCE is offering a hands-on workshop to prepare farms in New York, both beginning and experienced, to enter new markets by better understanding how to determine quality and grade of agricultural products. Come learn how to grade and package
Growing American Ginseng in WNY
Join Ginseng Expert Bob Beyfuss for a classroom presentation followed by woods walk. This program is designed to teach participant how to get started growing American ginseng on forested land in Western New York.
Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful, research-based information at your finger tips!
In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to start an organic garden to making a home spending plan. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit our Cooperative Extension Education Centers to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!
Healthy Recipes
Just 1lb of ground meat feeds 8 people, with added beans and veggies, in these "Turkey Tacos" from Cooking Matters. Visit our "Recipes" page for this recipe and more!
MeatSuite Marketing Website Expanding
The Meat Suite, developed by CCE Tompkins County, an online directory where consumers can find a farm that is selling locally raised meat in quarters or halves. A recent grant from NYFVI will allow expansion into other counties including Allegany.
Growing Hemp
Interested in growing industrial hemp on your farm? Here are detailed resources compiled by Cornell on all aspects of industrial hemp culture in New York State.
#4HGrowsHere
In order to enroll, youth must be 8 – 19 years old in the current calendar year. We also offer a program called Cloverbuds for youth who are 5-7 years old. 4-H is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, color, sex or place of residence.
Sheep & Goats
Find resources from Cornell and elsewhere on sheet and goat management, as well as 4-H programs on these species.
Farm Safety
Farm Safety is a priority for us. Visit our Farm Safety page for more information and resources.
Last updated August 15, 2017
Contact Us
CCE-Allegany Education Center
5435A County Road 48
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7644
Hours:
8:00am-4:00pm, Weekdays
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Board of Director's Meeting
Tuesday, August 22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Baskets or Pallets - Vegetable Grading and Packaging Workshop: Scaling up to meet your market channel
Thursday, August 31
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM -
Growing American Ginseng in WNY
Wednesday, September 13
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Fall pH Clinics - Master Gardeners
Saturday, September 16
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM -
Ask a Master Gardener - At the Farmers Market
Sunday, September 17
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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