Women Farmland Owners Gathering Wednesday, July 25, 2018 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Wednesday, July 25th from 3-8 pm in Belmont, NY Everyone is talking about soil health. “Soil Health and Your Land”, a primer for women farmland owners, will be the topic of discussion at a Great Lakes Conservation Connect Learning Circle. This event will engage women landowners in informal discussion of soil health with local resource people at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Allegany County, 5435A County Rd 48, Belmont, NY 14813. Plan to join us from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 25th for discussion and a tour to see progressive conservation practices, including award-winning streambank protection practices. Space is limited so please register in advance at https://www.farmland.org/women or by calling 585-268-7644, Ext. 18. Great Lakes Conservation Connect is a project of American Farmland Trust in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension in New York and the Wood County Soil and Water Conservation District in Ohio. The Great Lakes Conservation Connect Project is funded by the Great Lakes Protection Fund. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Intro to Permaculture Walk and Talk Saturday, July 28, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 195 Irish Hill Road Rexville, NY 14877 The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County Horticulture Program invites you to attend a unique permaculture farming program open to the public. The program will be hosted by Permaculture Specialist, Fred Beckhorn, a graduate and certificate holder from Ben Falk’s Whole Systems Design course and a permaculture farmer since 2014. The Walk and Talk will cover the concepts behind permaculture, design options for an appropriately sized system (for you), and the way to incorporate permaculture concepts into your design. Topics will cover: CORE TENETS OF PERMACULTURE - Permaculture design emphasizes patterns of landscape, function, and species assemblies. It determines where these elements should be placed so they can provide maximum benefit to the local environment. Fred will explain and demonstrate how these concepts work together. He will untie the concepts of: Care for the Earth; and Care for the People. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN – Fred will discuss this mysterious concept which covers: Site Analysis and Assessment; Design Concept Development; Detailed Design; and Implementation & Evaluation. Additional topics which are important to be experienced through this walk and talk (and not just read about) are the concepts of Soil Building and Rainwater Harvesting. Fred will explain his approach to these important permaculture theories and show participants how these concepts have been built into his overall system. This is a program not to be missed!Pre-registration is required. Payment in advance – no refunds – substitutions happily accepted. This tour will require considerable walking. Please come prepared with appropriate footwear, long pants, water and a hat. High School students are welcome free of charge. $20.00 Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= From the Earth Saturday, July 28, 2018 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wells Homestead (4981 McAndrews Road Andover, New York 14806) Listen to Master Gardeners Mary Lu Wells or Deb MacCrea as they do gardening presentations during this wonderful event. July 28th (Saturday) 9-5 rain or shine – From the Earth Deb MacCrea -“The Roots of Colors” - hands-on (throughout the day, but with a “lecture” portion at a given time) Natural Dyeing demo, using mostly- but not exclusively plants from Debbie’s’ gardens.Mary Lu – Woodswalk: Utilizing Berry Bearing Trees & Shrubs to Attract Birds. See a dozen examples in her woodland gardens. 9:15 – 10:00 am. See details below:From the EarthAlfred, NYJuly 28, 20179:00 - 5:00 Master Gardener Presentations are Free Colleen Cavagna, cc746@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 12 ========================================= Job and Life Skills Boot Camp Monday, July 30, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Are you an Allegany County teen who is tired of having no money because you don’t have the skills you need to land that job?  In just 5 days you will: Learn about ‘soft skills’ and how important they are to get and keep a job! Gain real job-seeking skills Develop a résumé and strategy to find the right job—for you Get interviewing and telephone skills Build communication and problem-solving savvyLearn to manage your money and save for your futureWho is this for? Young adults ages 14-18 who are looking for afterschool/weekend employment and want skills for a bright future.This program is offered in cooperation with Allegany County Employment and Training, the Allegany County Public Schools and many employers within the county. none Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= Job and Life Skills Boot Camp Tuesday, July 31, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Are you an Allegany County teen who is tired of having no money because you don’t have the skills you need to land that job?  In just 5 days you will: Learn about ‘soft skills’ and how important they are to get and keep a job! Gain real job-seeking skills Develop a résumé and strategy to find the right job—for you Get interviewing and telephone skills Build communication and problem-solving savvyLearn to manage your money and save for your futureWho is this for? Young adults ages 14-18 who are looking for afterschool/weekend employment and want skills for a bright future.This program is offered in cooperation with Allegany County Employment and Training, the Allegany County Public Schools and many employers within the county. none Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= Job and Life Skills Boot Camp Wednesday, August 1, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Are you an Allegany County teen who is tired of having no money because you don’t have the skills you need to land that job?  In just 5 days you will: Learn about ‘soft skills’ and how important they are to get and keep a job! Gain real job-seeking skills Develop a résumé and strategy to find the right job—for you Get interviewing and telephone skills Build communication and problem-solving savvyLearn to manage your money and save for your futureWho is this for? Young adults ages 14-18 who are looking for afterschool/weekend employment and want skills for a bright future.This program is offered in cooperation with Allegany County Employment and Training, the Allegany County Public Schools and many employers within the county. none Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= Job and Life Skills Boot Camp Thursday, August 2, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Are you an Allegany County teen who is tired of having no money because you don’t have the skills you need to land that job?  In just 5 days you will: Learn about ‘soft skills’ and how important they are to get and keep a job! Gain real job-seeking skills Develop a résumé and strategy to find the right job—for you Get interviewing and telephone skills Build communication and problem-solving savvyLearn to manage your money and save for your futureWho is this for? Young adults ages 14-18 who are looking for afterschool/weekend employment and want skills for a bright future.This program is offered in cooperation with Allegany County Employment and Training, the Allegany County Public Schools and many employers within the county. none Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= Job and Life Skills Boot Camp Friday, August 3, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Are you an Allegany County teen who is tired of having no money because you don’t have the skills you need to land that job?  In just 5 days you will: Learn about ‘soft skills’ and how important they are to get and keep a job! Gain real job-seeking skills Develop a résumé and strategy to find the right job—for you Get interviewing and telephone skills Build communication and problem-solving savvyLearn to manage your money and save for your futureWho is this for? Young adults ages 14-18 who are looking for afterschool/weekend employment and want skills for a bright future.This program is offered in cooperation with Allegany County Employment and Training, the Allegany County Public Schools and many employers within the county. none Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener - At the Farmers Market Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Coming to the Belmont Farmers Market for the 2nd year… Ask a Master Gardener! July 12th and August 16th Master Gardeners will be on-hand to answer any of your gardening questions. Answering questions from the public about gardening, using research-based information is part of Cornell University Cooperative Extensions mission and objective for our Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Come pick-up some delicious locally grown foods and chat with our friendly MG’s that can help you with your gardening needs. Master Gardeners will be available Noon to 3:00 pm each of these days. July 12th – Deb Bigelow, Pam Jones, Steve Jakobi Aug 16th – Deb Bigelow, Pam Jones, Mary Harris Free to the public Colleen Cavagna, cc746@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 12 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, August 21, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= Field Meeting for Auction Growers Friday, August 24, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Program along with CCE staff will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Cooperating farms will be selected to host the meetings as the season progresses. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at these farms. Meetings beginning at 1:00 Next Field Meeting for Auction Growers will be Friday, August 24th at David Hostetler farm 10228 Briar Hill Rd Dalton, NY 14836 Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Growing American Ginseng in WNY Friday, September 21, 2018 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 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. This class will begin by teaching you how to assess a forested site for suitability for growing wild simulated ginseng. The cost for the class is $25/person and you must pre-register as space is limited. Participants will receive a copy of The Practical Guide to Growing Ginseng by Bob Beyfuss.  Check payable to CCE Allegany County should be mailed to: 5435A County Rd 48 Belmont, NY 14813. Please contact Lynn Bliven 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu if you have additional questions. About our speaker: Bob Beyfuss retired from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Greene County in 2009 where he served as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader and also as the NY State specialist for American Ginseng Production for Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Bob received his Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 1973, majoring in Botany and his Master's degree in Agriculture from Cornell University in 1987. His Master’s project was “The History, Use and Cultivation of American Ginseng”. He is the author of "American Ginseng Production in NY State", "The Practical Guide to Growing Ginseng" (a 65 page grower’s guide), "Ginseng Production in Woodlots" "The Economics of Woodland Ginseng Production", (both published by the USDA National Agroforestry Center) “Growing Gourmet Mushrooms from A to Z” “Companion Planting” and several other fact sheets regarding ginseng, organic gardening and mushroom growing in forested environments. Bob is also an Internationally Certified Arborist. $25 Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, October 16, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 =========================================