Beekeeper Meeting
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CCE-Lewis County (5274 Outer Stowe Street  Lowville, New York 13367)
Calling All Beekeepers... Whether you are just getting started or have experience keeping bees in
the area, come join us!The
next meeting will be Tuesday, November 20th at 6:00 PMMeetings
will continually be held every third Tuesday of the month. Meet other local
beekeepers, learn new information and share your knowledge

Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Learn to Master Maple Sugaring
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tap into the syrup possibilities on your farm by taking the
six-week "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production" online course with
the Cornell Small Farms Program.The "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production"
course will be held from November 6 - December 11, 2018, with webinars on
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST.Maple syrup production is rapidly growing around the
Northeast and offers a sound financial opportunity to utilize woodlots. This
course explores the range possibilities of maple sugaring on your land — be it
for supplemental income or for your livelihood. Also discussed are "alternative"
trees for production, including Birch and Black Walnut. The content presented
assumes the student has little past knowledge of sugaring, but a background in
agriculture or forestry will be very helpful.Online courses are led by expert farmers and extension
educators, who guide students through the latest research-based information to
help improve efficiency and increase profit on small farms. Students connect
with other farmers, work on farm plans, and gain practical tips without leaving
their home. The "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production" course is
taught by Steve Gabriel, the Agroforestry Specialist for Cornell Small Farms
Program, co-owner of Wellspring Forest Farm, and co-author of Farming the
Woods. This course will be co-taught by members of the Cornell Maple Team,
which has been at the forefront of developing a robust sugaring industry for
farmers around the Northeastern US and Canada.Through this course participants will learn to:- Develop and manage a forest stand for optimal maple sap
production and long-term health and productivity- Understand the costs and benefits of utilizing buckets,
bags, and tubing systems to gather sap- Design a maple tubing system to achieve maximum sap yields
in a cost-effective manner- Process sap in to syrup in a cost effective manner that is
appropriate for the size of the operation- Develop a basic business plan for a successful sugaring
operationWeek 1: Is Sugaring Right For You?  - November 6th
Topics covered: 
Navigating in Moodle (our online classroom), course expectations, 
student introductions, top reasons to make maple syrup, history, and 
questions to consider before starting.Week 2: Sugarbush Evaluation and Management - November 13th
Topics covered: Sugarbush ecology, evaluating the tapping potential of land, strategies to manage for optimum productivity and health.Week 3: Sap Collection - November 20th
Topics covered:  Strategies for collecting sap including buckets, bags, and vacuum and natural gravity tubing, considerations for sap quality.Week 4: Expanding Your Sugaring Operation - November 27th
Topics covered: increasing yield, leasing taps and buying sap from nearby landowners, contracts and common pitfalls.Week 5: Turning Sap into Syrup - December 4th
Topics covered: cooking sap on wood, gas, and oil boilers, reverse osmosis, ways to increase efficiency.Week 6: Marketing and Value-Added Products - December 11th
Topics covered: Sales strategies, making maple candy, sugar, and other products.Registration closes on Sunday, October 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
$195-295, depending on household income
Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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4-H Teen Council... A Program for Teens
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
CCE-Lewis County (5274 Outer Stowe Street  Lowville, New York 13367)
What Is It All About?Teen Council provides
opportunities for teens to interact with other teens from all over Lewis
County. The program is open to all 4-H members between the ages of 13 to
19. 4-H members can join as soon as they turn 13. The purpose of the Teen Council
is to serve as a leadership team that assists the county 4-H educators in
planning and implementing countywide initiatives and events. Teens take a leading role and are responsible for making
decisions. Help write the newsletter,
serve on the 4-H program committee, serve as MC at an event…. For Teens in 8th
-12th Grades6:00 – 7:30 p.m.Food – Fun – FriendsNo RSVP needed.        Get involved!           Get Connected!          Make A Difference!            Find Your Voice!Don’t miss out on these great teen opportunities that every
4-H Teen is encouraged to attend. Each
month we will have workshops that focus on developing leadership skills and
personal character. We will also
participate in fun activities, competitions and more. Come have fun, meet other teens and become a
Teen Leader in the 4-H Community. Let
your voice be heard.

Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Learn to Master Maple Sugaring
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tap into the syrup possibilities on your farm by taking the
six-week "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production" online course with
the Cornell Small Farms Program.The "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production"
course will be held from November 6 - December 11, 2018, with webinars on
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST.Maple syrup production is rapidly growing around the
Northeast and offers a sound financial opportunity to utilize woodlots. This
course explores the range possibilities of maple sugaring on your land — be it
for supplemental income or for your livelihood. Also discussed are "alternative"
trees for production, including Birch and Black Walnut. The content presented
assumes the student has little past knowledge of sugaring, but a background in
agriculture or forestry will be very helpful.Online courses are led by expert farmers and extension
educators, who guide students through the latest research-based information to
help improve efficiency and increase profit on small farms. Students connect
with other farmers, work on farm plans, and gain practical tips without leaving
their home. The "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production" course is
taught by Steve Gabriel, the Agroforestry Specialist for Cornell Small Farms
Program, co-owner of Wellspring Forest Farm, and co-author of Farming the
Woods. This course will be co-taught by members of the Cornell Maple Team,
which has been at the forefront of developing a robust sugaring industry for
farmers around the Northeastern US and Canada.Through this course participants will learn to:- Develop and manage a forest stand for optimal maple sap
production and long-term health and productivity- Understand the costs and benefits of utilizing buckets,
bags, and tubing systems to gather sap- Design a maple tubing system to achieve maximum sap yields
in a cost-effective manner- Process sap in to syrup in a cost effective manner that is
appropriate for the size of the operation- Develop a basic business plan for a successful sugaring
operationWeek 1: Is Sugaring Right For You?  - November 6th
Topics covered: 
Navigating in Moodle (our online classroom), course expectations, 
student introductions, top reasons to make maple syrup, history, and 
questions to consider before starting.Week 2: Sugarbush Evaluation and Management - November 13th
Topics covered: Sugarbush ecology, evaluating the tapping potential of land, strategies to manage for optimum productivity and health.Week 3: Sap Collection - November 20th
Topics covered:  Strategies for collecting sap including buckets, bags, and vacuum and natural gravity tubing, considerations for sap quality.Week 4: Expanding Your Sugaring Operation - November 27th
Topics covered: increasing yield, leasing taps and buying sap from nearby landowners, contracts and common pitfalls.Week 5: Turning Sap into Syrup - December 4th
Topics covered: cooking sap on wood, gas, and oil boilers, reverse osmosis, ways to increase efficiency.Week 6: Marketing and Value-Added Products - December 11th
Topics covered: Sales strategies, making maple candy, sugar, and other products.Registration closes on Sunday, October 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
$195-295, depending on household income
Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Learn to Master Maple Sugaring
Tuesday, December  4, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tap into the syrup possibilities on your farm by taking the
six-week "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production" online course with
the Cornell Small Farms Program.The "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production"
course will be held from November 6 - December 11, 2018, with webinars on
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST.Maple syrup production is rapidly growing around the
Northeast and offers a sound financial opportunity to utilize woodlots. This
course explores the range possibilities of maple sugaring on your land — be it
for supplemental income or for your livelihood. Also discussed are "alternative"
trees for production, including Birch and Black Walnut. The content presented
assumes the student has little past knowledge of sugaring, but a background in
agriculture or forestry will be very helpful.Online courses are led by expert farmers and extension
educators, who guide students through the latest research-based information to
help improve efficiency and increase profit on small farms. Students connect
with other farmers, work on farm plans, and gain practical tips without leaving
their home. The "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production" course is
taught by Steve Gabriel, the Agroforestry Specialist for Cornell Small Farms
Program, co-owner of Wellspring Forest Farm, and co-author of Farming the
Woods. This course will be co-taught by members of the Cornell Maple Team,
which has been at the forefront of developing a robust sugaring industry for
farmers around the Northeastern US and Canada.Through this course participants will learn to:- Develop and manage a forest stand for optimal maple sap
production and long-term health and productivity- Understand the costs and benefits of utilizing buckets,
bags, and tubing systems to gather sap- Design a maple tubing system to achieve maximum sap yields
in a cost-effective manner- Process sap in to syrup in a cost effective manner that is
appropriate for the size of the operation- Develop a basic business plan for a successful sugaring
operationWeek 1: Is Sugaring Right For You?  - November 6th
Topics covered: 
Navigating in Moodle (our online classroom), course expectations, 
student introductions, top reasons to make maple syrup, history, and 
questions to consider before starting.Week 2: Sugarbush Evaluation and Management - November 13th
Topics covered: Sugarbush ecology, evaluating the tapping potential of land, strategies to manage for optimum productivity and health.Week 3: Sap Collection - November 20th
Topics covered:  Strategies for collecting sap including buckets, bags, and vacuum and natural gravity tubing, considerations for sap quality.Week 4: Expanding Your Sugaring Operation - November 27th
Topics covered: increasing yield, leasing taps and buying sap from nearby landowners, contracts and common pitfalls.Week 5: Turning Sap into Syrup - December 4th
Topics covered: cooking sap on wood, gas, and oil boilers, reverse osmosis, ways to increase efficiency.Week 6: Marketing and Value-Added Products - December 11th
Topics covered: Sales strategies, making maple candy, sugar, and other products.Registration closes on Sunday, October 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
$195-295, depending on household income
Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Dairy Transitions
Thursday, December  6, 2018
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CCE-Lewis County (5274 Outer Stowe Street  Lowville, New York 13367)
Decision Making in Tough Times
Topics to be covered:
Manage Change on Your Dairy Sources of Funding For Dairy Decision Making-Dairy Acceleration Program-Dairy Profit TeamsOther Resources and ProgramsSpeakers include: Welcome By: Dr. Tom Overton: Director of PRO-DAIRYCaroline Potter: Dairy Acceleration Program CoordinatorRobin Wendell: Farm Business Management Educator Alyssa Couse: Agriculture Outreach EducatorRegistration is required by November 29th at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/DairyTransitionsLewis_... or by emailing lewis@cornell.edu or calling 315-376-5270.This will also be held on Friday, December 7th from 12:-3:30pm at CCE of Jefferson County.... register for the Jefferson County meeting online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/DairyTransitions-Jefferson_223
Free - Lunch Provided
Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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4-H Volunteer Trainings
Saturday, December  8, 2018
9:00 am - 10:00 am

All 4-H volunteers are required to attend at least 1 training each year. 2018 dates...
October 15, 2018: 6-7pmNovember 13, 2018: 4:30-5:30pmDecember 8, 2018: 9-10amPlease contact Kathy at the office to register at 315-37-5270 or kjl89@cornell.edu.

Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Learn to Master Maple Sugaring
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Tap into the syrup possibilities on your farm by taking the
six-week "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production" online course with
the Cornell Small Farms Program.The "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production"
course will be held from November 6 - December 11, 2018, with webinars on
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST.Maple syrup production is rapidly growing around the
Northeast and offers a sound financial opportunity to utilize woodlots. This
course explores the range possibilities of maple sugaring on your land — be it
for supplemental income or for your livelihood. Also discussed are "alternative"
trees for production, including Birch and Black Walnut. The content presented
assumes the student has little past knowledge of sugaring, but a background in
agriculture or forestry will be very helpful.Online courses are led by expert farmers and extension
educators, who guide students through the latest research-based information to
help improve efficiency and increase profit on small farms. Students connect
with other farmers, work on farm plans, and gain practical tips without leaving
their home. The "Introduction to Maple Syrup Production" course is
taught by Steve Gabriel, the Agroforestry Specialist for Cornell Small Farms
Program, co-owner of Wellspring Forest Farm, and co-author of Farming the
Woods. This course will be co-taught by members of the Cornell Maple Team,
which has been at the forefront of developing a robust sugaring industry for
farmers around the Northeastern US and Canada.Through this course participants will learn to:- Develop and manage a forest stand for optimal maple sap
production and long-term health and productivity- Understand the costs and benefits of utilizing buckets,
bags, and tubing systems to gather sap- Design a maple tubing system to achieve maximum sap yields
in a cost-effective manner- Process sap in to syrup in a cost effective manner that is
appropriate for the size of the operation- Develop a basic business plan for a successful sugaring
operationWeek 1: Is Sugaring Right For You?  - November 6th
Topics covered: 
Navigating in Moodle (our online classroom), course expectations, 
student introductions, top reasons to make maple syrup, history, and 
questions to consider before starting.Week 2: Sugarbush Evaluation and Management - November 13th
Topics covered: Sugarbush ecology, evaluating the tapping potential of land, strategies to manage for optimum productivity and health.Week 3: Sap Collection - November 20th
Topics covered:  Strategies for collecting sap including buckets, bags, and vacuum and natural gravity tubing, considerations for sap quality.Week 4: Expanding Your Sugaring Operation - November 27th
Topics covered: increasing yield, leasing taps and buying sap from nearby landowners, contracts and common pitfalls.Week 5: Turning Sap into Syrup - December 4th
Topics covered: cooking sap on wood, gas, and oil boilers, reverse osmosis, ways to increase efficiency.Week 6: Marketing and Value-Added Products - December 11th
Topics covered: Sales strategies, making maple candy, sugar, and other products.Registration closes on Sunday, October 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
$195-295, depending on household income
Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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2018 Feed Dealers Seminar
Thursday, December 13, 2018
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm





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Ag District Inclusion
Thursday, November 15, 2018
7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Effective September 17,
2003, Agriculture and Markets Law (AML) 303-b was enacted to provide for the
designation of an annual 30-day period during which landowners may submit
requests for inclusion of predominantly viable agricultural land within an
existing certified agricultural district. Before this legislation, landowners
had to wait until an Agricultural District “opened up” for review, (typically,
this is every eight years from the district’s creation date) to request
inclusion into an Agricultural District. With the addition of Section 303-b to
the AML, every county that contains a certified agricultural district is
required to establish an annual thirty-day period for landowners to submit
requests for inclusion of predominantly viable agricultural lands into NYS
Certified Agricultural Districts.The Lewis County Board of
Legislators has designated their 30-day annual review period beginning November
15 through December 15 each year. This designation was made on August 3, 2004,
with Resolution # 285-2004 being passed by the Lewis County Legislature. The
County Legislature does not need to create a new resolution each year as long
as it keeps the same annual thirty-day period. During this period, landowners
must submit written requests for inclusion into the Agricultural District.
Parcels requesting inclusion must meet the definition of “viable agricultural
land” as defined in Agriculture and Markets Law § 301, subdivision 7. Lands
already included in the district need not submit a request. Parcel owners must include a written description
of the land, the tax map identification number, and a copy of the relevant
portion of a tax map depicting the location of the property to be included into
the Agricultural District.The Lewis County Planning
Department has been designated as the recipient of these requests. After the
thirty-day period is over, the requests are forwarded to the County
Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB) for review.After the AFPB receives
the applications, the AFPB has thirty days to review them and determine the
feasibility of adding them to the Ag District. After the review, the AFPB
forwards its recommendation to the Agricultural Legislative Committee,
requesting that parcels be accepted by the Legislature for inclusion into the
Agricultural District. After review by the Agricultural Legislative Committee,
the recommendation is forwarded to the County Legislature for a public hearing.
Following the public hearing, the Legislature votes via resolution to accept
the recommendation made by the AFPB. The County Legislature then sends the
resolution to include the new parcel(s) into the existing Agricultural District
to the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets along with the recommendation
of the AFPB, the notice of the public hearing, tax parcel maps and tax numbers.
Upon receipt of these documents, theCommissioner of
Agriculture and Markets has thirty days to certify the inclusion of lands or
not. If the Commissioner certifies the inclusion of the parcels, the land
becomes part of the District immediately.The County must still
conduct full Agricultural District reviews every eight years. During this
review, parcels may be added or removed from the district.Why ask to be included in the Agricultural District?The State Legislature
enacted the Agricultural Districts Law in 1971 to protect and promote the
availability of land for farming purposes. The formation of Ag Districts is
intended to counteract the impact which non-farm development can have upon the
continuation of farm businesses. Briefly, Ag Districts provide the framework to
limit unreasonable local regulation on farm practices, to modify public
agencies’ ability to acquire farmland by eminent domain, and to modify the
right to advance public funds to construct facilities that encourage
development of farmland. Also, benefit assessments, special ad valorem levies,
or other rates and fees for the finance of improvements such as water, sewer,
or non-farm drainage may not be imposed upon land used in agricultural
production and within an agricultural district.Do not assume that
your farmland is included in the NYS Certified Agricultural District. If you
are not sure, please contact the Lewis County Planning Department and ask by
calling (315) 376-5423 or e-mail frankpace@lewiscounty.ny.gov.
Inclusion in a NYS Certified Agricultural District is not the same as having an
agricultural tax assessment or being in an agricultural zoning district.Ag District Inclusion Worksheet Ag District Inclusion Fact Sheet 



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CCE 100 Years of Service
Friday, June 29, 2018
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

1902:
Youth Clubs are FormedIn 1902,
B. Graham started a youth program in Clark County, Ohio which is considered the
birth of 4-H in the United States. The first club was called “The Tomato Club”
or the “Corn Growing Club”. T.A. Erickson of Douglas County, Minnesota, started
local agricultural after-school clubs and fairs that same year. 1910:
The 4-H Clover was CreatedJessie
Field Shambaugh developed the clover pin with an H on each leaf in 1910, and by
1912 they were called 4-H clubs.1914:
Cooperative Extension System was createdThe
passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 created the Cooperative Extension System
at USDA and nationalized 4-H. By 1924, 4-H clubs were formed and the clover
emblem was adopted.The
Cooperative Extension System is a partnership of the National Institute of Food
and Agriculture (NIFA) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the
109 land-grant universities and more than 3,000 county offices across the
nation. Cooperative Extension combines the expertise and resources of federal,
state, and local governments and is designed to meet the need for research,
knowledge, and educational programs.Lewis County Cornell Cooperative Extension: 1918-20184-H
TodayToday, 4-H serves youth in
rural, urban, and suburban communities in every state across the nation.
4-H’ers are tackling the nation’s top issues, from global food security,
climate change and sustainable energy to childhood obesity and food safety. 4-H
out-of-school programming, in school enrichment programs, clubs and camps also
offer a wide variety of STEM opportunities - from agricultural and animal
sciences to rocketry, robotics, environmental protection and computer science –
to improve the nation’s ability to compete in key scientific fields and take on
the leading challenges of the 21st century. 



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Beginner Maple School
Friday, January 18, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
American Maple Museum (9756 State Route 812 (Main St)  Croghan, NY 13327)

$5.00
Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Winter Maple School 2019
Saturday, January 19, 2019
9:00 am - 2:45 pm
American Maple Museum (9756 State Route 812 (Main St)  Croghan, NY 13327)


Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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