Gardening for the Birds Workshop
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
5435A County Road 48 , Belmont, NY 14813
Want more color, song, and life in your yard this year? Join our group of Master Gardeners to learn how to turn your garden into a place birds love to visit and want to stay.In this workshop you’ll learn:
How to plan and keep a bird-friendly garden right in Allegany CountyHow to attract the birds you want and which ones to discourageChoosing and placing feeders and birdhousesSeasonal maintenance to keep birds healthyTroubleshooting common problems How to make your own suetEvery participant takes home a suet cake!Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026.Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation: CCE Belmont office. 5435 County Road 48, Belmont, NY 14813Fee: $5 Registration: Click HERE to register for this event.Space is limited. Register before November 19, 2026.
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Cristian  Acosta, cfa34@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 14


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Farm Disaster Preparation online Certificate Training
Tuesday, December  8, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online Event
The Farm Disaster Preparation program will help farm owners plan for and manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks, and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm’s annual insurance premium. The value of the credit or discount will vary according to individual policies and policyholder circumstances but can be up to a 10 percent discount.The Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate is directed to all sizes of farms and all types of products. Dairy and livestock farms are especially encouraged to participate in the program due to their additional concerns regarding animal agriculture. The person representing a farm should be the insurance policyholder; other key farm personnel are welcome.The certificate program will be held on Tuesday,December 8, and Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Space is limited, and pre-registration is requested by December 2nd . There is a $40 fee per farm for this program. For more information about the training contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu. To pre-register click here.Course Instruction Team: Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader CCE Allegany County; Stephen Hadcock, retired Ag. Entrepreneurship and Market Development Team Leader, CCE Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program; Jim Carrabba, Retired Agricultural Safety Specialist & Erik Merrell, Agriculture Safety Educator with New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH).

Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18


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Farm Disaster Preparation online Certificate Training
Thursday, December 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online Event
The Farm Disaster Preparation program will help farm owners plan for and manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks, and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm’s annual insurance premium. The value of the credit or discount will vary according to individual policies and policyholder circumstances but can be up to a 10 percent discount.The Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate is directed to all sizes of farms and all types of products. Dairy and livestock farms are especially encouraged to participate in the program due to their additional concerns regarding animal agriculture. The person representing a farm should be the insurance policyholder; other key farm personnel are welcome.The certificate program will be held on Tuesday,December 8, and Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Space is limited, and pre-registration is requested by December 2nd . There is a $40 fee per farm for this program. For more information about the training contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu. To pre-register click here.Course Instruction Team: Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader CCE Allegany County; Stephen Hadcock, retired Ag. Entrepreneurship and Market Development Team Leader, CCE Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program; Jim Carrabba, Retired Agricultural Safety Specialist & Erik Merrell, Agriculture Safety Educator with New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH).

Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18


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