Growing Edible Mushrooms at Home Workshop Friday, May 22, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 5435A County Road 48 , Belmont, NY 14813 Curious about growing your gourmet mushrooms safely and successfully, without expensive equipment? Join us for a hands-on workshop led by Don Gasiewicz, Horticulture/Natural Resource Program Manager from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County. This program is being offered to Allegany County participants as well.In this workshop you will learn and practice: Home-grown mushroom cultivation techniquesLog maintenance Inoculate a log with mycelium, producing edible gourmet shiitake mushrooms for yearsYou will be able to take your own shiitake log home!Date: Friday, May 22, 2026.Time: 4:30 pmLocation: CCE Allegany - 5435 County Road 48, Belmont, NY 14813Fee: $30 (All materials are provided, and you take your shiitake log home.)Registration: Registration form HERE. Register and secure your spot! This class is perfect for beginners and hobby growers, with enough detail and resources to support those interested in small commercial production. Cristian Acosta, cfa34@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 14 ========================================= 2026 Youth Tractor & Machinery Certification Program Friday, June 19, 2026 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Cuba-Rushford HS , 5476 Route 305 , Cuba, NY 14727 The 4-H and FFA Tractor & Machinery Certification Program will be offered at the Cuba-Rushford HS (5476 Rt. 305, Cuba, NY 14727) on June 19th, 24th and 25th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. State Law requires that 14 - 16-year-olds be certified before operating farm tractors and machinery. Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County and the Vo-Ag Instructors are once again cooperating to provide this training. Registration and Authorization of Consent Forms are available HERE or email Lynn Bliven to request a hard copy by mail.The forms and registration fee are due in the 4-H office by June 12, 2026 or can be handed in to your Ag Teachers. Fee for training is $20, you may borrow manual for the duration of training or purchase manual for an additional $20.Many farm accidents happen because people do not recognize dangers and/or are careless around hazardous machinery.Since working on a farm is a hazardous occupation, we need to be sure that young operators have had instruction in safe operation of farm machinery.Youth operating more powerful lawn tractors with multiple attachments are susceptible to many of the same dangers faced on farms while working in the backyard.While certification is not required for youth working at home, this safety program can help ensure family safety when operating lawn mower and gardening equipment.4-H and FFA youth that pass the course are eligible to enter the Tractor Operators’ Contest at the Allegany County Fair on Saturday, July 18th from 9:00-11:00 AM. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Nichols Farm, 220 State Rte 243 , Farmersville Station, NY 14060 Please join us on farm for a discussion on enhancing soil health for farms of all types. Topics & Activities:Nichols Farm BackgroundSoil Health Trailer demonstrationsBenefits and Uses of Cover Crops discussion and walk through cover crop plotsFarmer-led discussion and Q&AFollowed by Lunch from 12-1pm.Free to attend, pre-registration appreciated for planning purposes by June 23rd.Register online at NewYorkSoilHealth.org/events or call 716-699-2377 (ext. 106) to RSVP. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Happy Harvest Garden Club at Almond Library Wednesday, July 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Almond 20th Century Club Library, 42 N Main St , Almond, NY 14804 Join the Happy Harvest Garden Club! A partnership between CCE Allegany County and the Almond 20th Century Club Library. Are you ready to start growing your vegetables, herbs, and flowers successfully? Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County is proud to support the Happy Harvest Garden Club, a hands-on, full-season program designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident grower. Led by Bec Cronk (Director of Programming at the Almond Library) and supported by CCE Ag. Educator Cristian Acosta and Master Gardener Volunteers, this series is built on scientific rigor and budget-friendly practices. Why Join the 2026 Cohort? Gardening isn’t just a hobby; it’s a high-return investment in your health and your wallet. By joining, you will: Master the "Green Thumb" System: Learn the first principles of plant growing and common troubleshooting.  Produce on a Budget: We focus on low-cost/no-cost methods to build fertility and start healthy plants from seed/seedling. Build Community Assets: Gain hands-on experience by helping build the library’s new raised beds from scratch. Bridge Science and Health: Learn how to maximize the nutrient density of the food you grow. Dates and Topics Class Class / Workshop Topic Date & Time 1 Seed Starting Masterclass (Indoor-to-Outdoor Pipeline) March 12, 6:00 PM 2 Building Raised Beds & Seedling Acclimation May 16, 1:00 PM 3 Management: Crop Maintenance (Pests, Weeds, and water) July 22, 6:00 PM 4 Harvesting & Preservation  August 26, 6:00 pm 5 Fall Cleaning & Winter Preparation October 21, 6:00 pm Location: Almond 20th Century Club Library (42 N Main St, Almond, NY 14804). Fee: FREERegistration: Click HERE to register.More information or questions: Please reach out to Bec Cronk at (607) 276-6311 or Cristian Acosta via email at cfa34@cornell.edu  Cristian Acosta, cfa34@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 14 ========================================= Happy Harvest Garden Club at Almond Library Wednesday, August 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Almond 20th Century Club Library, 42 N Main St , Almond, NY 14804 Join the Happy Harvest Garden Club! A partnership between CCE Allegany County and the Almond 20th Century Club Library. Are you ready to start growing your vegetables, herbs, and flowers successfully? Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County is proud to support the Happy Harvest Garden Club, a hands-on, full-season program designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident grower. Led by Bec Cronk (Director of Programming at the Almond Library) and supported by CCE Ag. Educator Cristian Acosta and Master Gardener Volunteers, this series is built on scientific rigor and budget-friendly practices. Why Join the 2026 Cohort? Gardening isn’t just a hobby; it’s a high-return investment in your health and your wallet. By joining, you will: Master the "Green Thumb" System: Learn the first principles of plant growing and common troubleshooting.  Produce on a Budget: We focus on low-cost/no-cost methods to build fertility and start healthy plants from seed/seedling. Build Community Assets: Gain hands-on experience by helping build the library’s new raised beds from scratch. Bridge Science and Health: Learn how to maximize the nutrient density of the food you grow. Dates and Topics Class Class / Workshop Topic Date & Time 1 Seed Starting Masterclass (Indoor-to-Outdoor Pipeline) March 12, 6:00 PM 2 Building Raised Beds & Seedling Acclimation May 16, 1:00 PM 3 Management: Crop Maintenance (Pests, Weeds, and water) July 22, 6:00 PM 4 Harvesting & Preservation  August 26, 6:00 pm 5 Fall Cleaning & Winter Preparation October 21, 6:00 pm Location: Almond 20th Century Club Library (42 N Main St, Almond, NY 14804). Fee: FREERegistration: Click HERE to register.More information or questions: Please reach out to Bec Cronk at (607) 276-6311 or Cristian Acosta via email at cfa34@cornell.edu  Cristian Acosta, cfa34@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 14 ========================================= Happy Harvest Garden Club at Almond Library Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Almond 20th Century Club Library, 42 N Main St , Almond, NY 14804 Join the Happy Harvest Garden Club! A partnership between CCE Allegany County and the Almond 20th Century Club Library. Are you ready to start growing your vegetables, herbs, and flowers successfully? Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County is proud to support the Happy Harvest Garden Club, a hands-on, full-season program designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident grower. Led by Bec Cronk (Director of Programming at the Almond Library) and supported by CCE Ag. Educator Cristian Acosta and Master Gardener Volunteers, this series is built on scientific rigor and budget-friendly practices. Why Join the 2026 Cohort? Gardening isn’t just a hobby; it’s a high-return investment in your health and your wallet. By joining, you will: Master the "Green Thumb" System: Learn the first principles of plant growing and common troubleshooting.  Produce on a Budget: We focus on low-cost/no-cost methods to build fertility and start healthy plants from seed/seedling. Build Community Assets: Gain hands-on experience by helping build the library’s new raised beds from scratch. Bridge Science and Health: Learn how to maximize the nutrient density of the food you grow. Dates and Topics Class Class / Workshop Topic Date & Time 1 Seed Starting Masterclass (Indoor-to-Outdoor Pipeline) March 12, 6:00 PM 2 Building Raised Beds & Seedling Acclimation May 16, 1:00 PM 3 Management: Crop Maintenance (Pests, Weeds, and water) July 22, 6:00 PM 4 Harvesting & Preservation  August 26, 6:00 pm 5 Fall Cleaning & Winter Preparation October 21, 6:00 pm Location: Almond 20th Century Club Library (42 N Main St, Almond, NY 14804). Fee: FREERegistration: Click HERE to register.More information or questions: Please reach out to Bec Cronk at (607) 276-6311 or Cristian Acosta via email at cfa34@cornell.edu  Cristian Acosta, cfa34@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 14 =========================================