Board of Director's Meeting Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= Baskets or Pallets - Vegetable Grading and Packaging Workshop: Scaling up to meet your market channel Thursday, August 31, 2017 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Henry W. Agle and Sons Farm (7915 Gowanda State Road Eden, NY 14057) Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Erie County and Harvest NY are 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 vegetables and package for different markets including practice with peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes.The workshop will take place at Henry W. Agle and Sons Farm, 7915 Gowanda State Road, Eden (across the road from Agle's Farm Market) on Thursday, August 31st from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The cost of the course is $10 for those not enrolled in CCE, and $5 for CCE enrollees. Registration is limited to the first 20 people. Please contact Megan Burley at 716-652-5400 x138 or email msb347@cornell.edu to register.This workshop is part of the Baskets or Pallets course which is co-hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of Allegany, Erie and Wyoming Counties and supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2015-70017-22882. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Megan Burley at 716-652-5400 X 138 or emailing msb347@cornell.edu by August 28, 2017. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Growing American Ginseng in WNY Wednesday, September 13, 2017 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 ========================================= Fall pH Clinics - Master Gardeners Saturday, September 16, 2017 9:30 am - 11:30 am Master Gardeners are hosting pH Clinics this fall where you can have your soil tested for free! Sept. 16th - 9:30 am - 11:30am   Wellsville WJQZ Radio Station MG's Terry Haas, Deb Bigelow, Steve JakobiSept. 30th - 11 am – 1 pm     Alfred - Tinkertown Hardware        MG Mary Lu WellLimit of 2 soil samples per person. For more information, contact Colleen Cavagna, at Cornell University Cooperative Extension, 585-268-7644 ext. 12 or cc746@cornell.edu. First 2 samples free. $3.00 per each additional sample. Colleen Cavagna, cc746@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 12 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener - At the Farmers Market Sunday, September 17, 2017 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Have a gardening question? Come to the  Alfred Farmers Market August 13th, Sept. 17th or October 29th and talk with Master Gardener Steve Jakobi about your plant questions. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Free Colleen Cavagna, cc746@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 12 ========================================= Agri-tourism Strategic Marketing Conference Thursday, September 21, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Becker Farms (3724 Quaker Rd Gasport, NY 14067) Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University are offering a hands-on workshop to prepare farms in New York, both beginning and experienced, to enter new markets using agri-tourism. The conference will take place at Becker Farms, 3724 Quaker Rd, Gasport, NY 14067 on Sept 20-21, 2017. On Sept 20th, speakers from around the state will provide tips on how to start an agri-tourism business, how to market an agri-tourism enterprise, and will share information from a variety of businesses covering: farm stays, wedding venues, farm-to-table restaurants, and you-pick operations. On Sept 21st , conference attendees will have the choice of joining a bus tour to several agri-toursim businesses in Western New York to hear from the owners and learn about successes and challenges in starting an agri-business. The cost to register is $60 for 2 full days. Farmer scholarships are available reducing the rate to $20 for two full days. Registration begins at 8:30am on Sept 20th. The cost includes materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Sept 20th and the bus tour on Sept 21st. Lunch on Sept 21st as well as hotel accommodations are on your own. Conference attendees are also responsible for their own hotel reservations. A block of rooms is reserved at Hampton by Hilton Lockport-Buffalo, refer to group code: CCE, to get the negotiated rate. Call (716) 625-6900 to reserve your hotel room.To register for the Strategic Marketing Conference contact Megan Burley at msb347@cornell.edu or 716-652-5400x138, or online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Agritourism_214 . The registration deadline is September 17th.This conference is funded by the Stanley W. Warren Teaching Endowment and Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. It is Sponsored by CoBank and Farm Credit East with additional support provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension.Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Megan Burley at 716-652-5400 x138 or by emailing msb347@cornell.edu by August 28, 2017. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= 2017 Farmer Neighbor Dinner - September 27, 2017 Wednesday, September 27, 2017 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Lake Lodge (6107 Terbury Road Alfred Station, NY 14803) You are cordially invited to attend the 4th Annual Allegany County Farmer Neighbor Dinner to be held Wednesday September 27, 2017 at the Lake Lodge located at 6107 Terbury Road in Alfred Station. The evening hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County, Soil & Water Conservation District, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency & Farm Bureau will begin at 5:30 pm with a Taste of Local Farms and Agricultural Business Exhibits. A great opportunity to browse while engaging with members of the farming community. You will experience a gourmet dinner featuring locally grown and raised products exquisitely prepared by ACES Catering. Followed by our keynote speaker, Dr. Allison Chatrchyan presenting Climate Smart Farming - A look at resources available to enhance adaptability to more extreme and variable weather, increasing resiliency and sustainability.We hope you will consider joining us for the evening. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Lynn Bliven for more information. Click here to download registration form. Thanks you to our 2016 sponsors. Sustainable; Otis Eastern Annual: Allegany Co-Op Insurance Company Farm Credit East Richardson & Pullen, PC LaForge Disposal Services/KS LaForge Excavating Inc Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Fall pH Clinics - Master Gardeners Saturday, September 30, 2017 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Master Gardeners are hosting pH Clinics this fall where you can have your soil tested for free! Sept. 16th - 9:30 am - 11:30am   Wellsville WJQZ Radio Station MG's Terry Haas, Deb Bigelow, Steve JakobiSept. 30th - 11 am – 1 pm     Alfred - Tinkertown Hardware        MG Mary Lu WellLimit of 2 soil samples per person. For more information, contact Colleen Cavagna, at Cornell University Cooperative Extension, 585-268-7644 ext. 12 or cc746@cornell.edu. First 2 samples free. $3.00 per each additional sample. Colleen Cavagna, cc746@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 12 ========================================= Southern Tier Stocker Initiative Short Course Saturday, September 30, 2017 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Interested in learning about stocker cattle? This course is designed for farmers of all experience levels to learn about managing stocker cattle (calves purchased in the spring, then sold to a finisher after adding weight using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture). The course will help you discover your competitive advantage, markets, economic projections, pasture management, business planning. The course is set in two series. The first series begins on Saturday, September (09/30/17) followed by Oct 28 and two evening sessions in November and December (to be determined). The second will be scheduled starting in late January/February. The first series is classroom based; second incorporates more field study. In-person sessions will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office of Allegany County in Belmont. It will also be streamed to remote sites in Chautauqua, Cayuga, Jefferson and Delaware Counties. Additional remote sites may be added. Cost per series is $100/person and $50/person from same family or farm. Fee includes lunch and all materials. To register contact Barb Jones, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For more information contact Audia Denton, Stocker Short Course Coordinator, ad982@cornell.edu or Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 17 ========================================= Ag & Food Systems Issue Committee Meeting Monday, October 23, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Issue committees help determine the direction of work in the county and region within each CCE Association. Issue Committee members’ major responsibility is to help guide the direction of workshops, classes and other services that we offer residents of Allegany County, and to review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in: values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility and the economy. These changes have been in direct response to this grassroots community involvement making the best use of available knowledge, money, time and other resources.If you are interested in learning more and/or serving on our committee, please contact Lynn Bliven. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Southern Tier Stocker Initiative Short Course Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Interested in learning about stocker cattle? This course is designed for farmers of all experience levels to learn about managing stocker cattle (calves purchased in the spring, then sold to a finisher after adding weight using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture). The course will help you discover your competitive advantage, markets, economic projections, pasture management, business planning. The course is set in two series. The first series begins on Saturday, September (09/30/17) followed by Oct 28 and two evening sessions in November and December (to be determined). The second will be scheduled starting in late January/February. The first series is classroom based; second incorporates more field study. In-person sessions will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office of Allegany County in Belmont. It will also be streamed to remote sites in Chautauqua, Cayuga, Jefferson and Delaware Counties. Additional remote sites may be added. Cost per series is $100/person and $50/person from same family or farm. Fee includes lunch and all materials. To register contact Barb Jones, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For more information contact Audia Denton, Stocker Short Course Coordinator, ad982@cornell.edu or Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener - At the Farmers Market Sunday, October 29, 2017 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Have a gardening question? Come to the  Alfred Farmers Market August 13th, Sept. 17th or October 29th and talk with Master Gardener Steve Jakobi about your plant questions. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Free Colleen Cavagna, cc746@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 12 ========================================= Centerpieces for the Holidays Thursday, November 9, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm TBD (TBD TBD TBD, New York TBD) The Holidays are a time for dazzling your friends and relatives with beautiful natural arrangements for your table. From fruit to evergreens to tree branches you will find the arrangement that will make the perfect statement for your gathering. Participants will be able to build their own evergreen arrangement to take home. Presenters: Seasonal Fruit – Terry Haas, Evergreen/Pine Cone/Berries – Mary Lu Wells, Naked Branches/Teasel/Grasses/Ferns – Brenda Starr Location to TBD $20.00 Colleen Cavagna, cc746@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 12 ========================================= CCE Allegany County Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Save the date for our Annual Meeting to be held on November 14th from 6-9 pm (Location TBA). This year's program will be on the Dairy Industry in NYS with Carl Moody Regional Dairy Processing Specialist, Harvest NY . Enjoy some local farm products and participate in tasting of NYS cheeses. $15 Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Ag & Food Systems Issue Committee Meeting Monday, November 27, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5435A County Road 48 Belmont, NY 14813 Issue committees help determine the direction of work in the county and region within each CCE Association. Issue Committee members’ major responsibility is to help guide the direction of workshops, classes and other services that we offer residents of Allegany County, and to review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in: values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility and the economy. These changes have been in direct response to this grassroots community involvement making the best use of available knowledge, money, time and other resources.If you are interested in learning more and/or serving on our committee, please contact Lynn Bliven. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Southern Tier Stocker Initiative Short Course Wednesday, November 29, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Interested in learning about stocker cattle? This course is designed for farmers of all experience levels to learn about managing stocker cattle (calves purchased in the spring, then sold to a finisher after adding weight using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture). The course will help you discover your competitive advantage, markets, economic projections, pasture management, business planning. The course is set in two series. The first series begins on Saturday, September (09/30/17) followed by Oct 28 and two evening sessions in November and December (to be determined). The second will be scheduled starting in late January/February. The first series is classroom based; second incorporates more field study. In-person sessions will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office of Allegany County in Belmont. It will also be streamed to remote sites in Chautauqua, Cayuga, Jefferson and Delaware Counties. Additional remote sites may be added. Cost per series is $100/person and $50/person from same family or farm. Fee includes lunch and all materials. To register contact Barb Jones, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For more information contact Audia Denton, Stocker Short Course Coordinator, ad982@cornell.edu or Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. ========================================= Southern Tier Stocker Initiative Short Course Wednesday, December 13, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Interested in learning about stocker cattle? This course is designed for farmers of all experience levels to learn about managing stocker cattle (calves purchased in the spring, then sold to a finisher after adding weight using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture). The course will help you discover your competitive advantage, markets, economic projections, pasture management, business planning. The course is set in two series. The first series begins on Saturday, September (09/30/17) followed by Oct 28 and two evening sessions in November and December (to be determined). The second will be scheduled starting in late January/February. The first series is classroom based; second incorporates more field study. In-person sessions will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office of Allegany County in Belmont. It will also be streamed to remote sites in Chautauqua, Cayuga, Jefferson and Delaware Counties. Additional remote sites may be added. Cost per series is $100/person and $50/person from same family or farm. Fee includes lunch and all materials. To register contact Barb Jones, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For more information contact Audia Denton, Stocker Short Course Coordinator, ad982@cornell.edu or Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. =========================================