Small Ruminant Management and Fiber Conference Saturday, November 9, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell University, Morrison Hall 507 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853 The Cashmere Goat Association is proud to announce the 2019 Small Ruminant Management and Fiber Conference, to be co-hosted with the Sheep & Goat Program, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University. The conference will take place in Ithaca, NY on November 9th and 10th.This conference is aimed at both prospective and experienced goat and sheep raisers as well as fiber designers and processors, youth organizations, college students, professionals and fiber enthusiasts. Speakers include preeminent professors, veterinarians and graduate students from Cornell Univ., Langston University's internationally acclaimed Goat Research Center, Virginia Tech and Italy as well as nationally renowned fiber specialists and farmers. Saturday morning's presentations focus primarily on flock and herd health while Saturday afternoon activities include hands-on practicals on nutrition, lambing/kidding, hoof care, body condition scoring and conformation evaluation. On Sunday, national experts in cashmere, mohair and wool fiber will provide presentations and hands-on labs on fiber assessment, fiber production, and design & marketing concerns. Many of our fiber and database presenters are experienced fiber farmers. The hands-on, specialized cashmere, mohair and wool fiber evaluation classes are designed to increase the expertise of goat/sheep farmers AND fiber mills/designers responding to the increased interest in American fiber. We encourage sponsors to particpate in the conference tradeshow. The conference schedule is organized to ensure that participants have time to explore all the vendor displays. Tickets are limited for this one of kind programming that brings together experts from all levels of the goat and sheep fiber world. More information on sponsorships, youth discounts and scholarships, parking, lodging, transportation and area attractionsPrintable version of the schedule Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Forage Quality for Beef & Equine Tuesday, November 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, NY 13601 At this free program, Erin Churchill will present on managing forage quality for beef and equine. With high quality forage in short supply in the North Country, Erin will walk through the steps on how to maintain your animal's health and well-being on lower quality feed. ========================================= Intro to Raising Pigs Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, NY 13601 Are you interested in raising your own pork? If you are looking to raise pigs for home consumption or get started in the swine business, this FREE introductory workshop is for you. Come learn the basics on feeding, housing, breeding and marketing pigs! Veterans/Military and individuals of all agricultural interests and backgrounds are encouraged to attend! Please register online by visiting: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/IntroToPigs_222 Free ========================================= Regional FBM Office Hours Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 The regional Farm Business Management Specialist will be hosting regular "office hours" in each county.  The dates listed above give farmers a chance to bring their questions on any of the following topics: AccountingFinancial StatementsBudgetingBusiness PlansMarketingEmployee HiringEmployee HandbooksHuman ResourcesDiversificationRegulationGrant ApplicationProject EvaluationBook Keeping SystemsFarm Transition PlanningRetirement StrategiesAppointments not necessary. Free ========================================= Dairy Dialogues Thursday, November 14, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Black River Valley Naturals, 4012 Center Street , Lyons Falls, NY 13368 An open discussion about modern dairy farmingDo you question practices happening on farms today?Do you want to know where your food comes from?Let us help provide the answers you seek, straight from the source... the farmers. Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Timber with Peter Smallidge Saturday, November 16, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fort Drum Natural Resources Outreach Facility, Fort Drum Natural Resources Outreach Facility Bldg. S-250 , Fort Drum, NY 13603 Peter Smallidge is a Senior Extension Associate focusing on productive and healthy forest ecosystems, best forestry practices, and educating landowners on managing their woodlands. Topics to include:Tree identification - without leavesUsing a scale stick to estimate the volume of lumber or firewood in a tree (each participant will receive a scale stick)Crop Tree Management - a strategy to concentrate growth on the best treesUsing an angle gauge to assess tree competition for sunlightOpen discussion with participants about their questions on any forestry topics, including but not limited to: Emerald ash borer, deer, impacts to seedlings, arranging a timber sale, working with foresters, maple syrup production, horse logging vs. machines, etc. Free ========================================= Value Added Workshop Wednesday, November 20, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 1-3 pm - Guest Speaker, Gary Pereira, USDA Rural Development6-8pm - Guest Speaker, Eric Johnson, USDA Rural DevelopmentSpeaker:  Lindsey Pashow, Agriculture Business Development and Marketing Specialist with Harvest New York.This program will provide information regarding food products licensing, processing, packaging, marketing, pricing and selling.  It is a workshop for current and future food entrepreneurs.Please register by November 15, 2019 by calling the office at 315-376-5270 or email at lewis@cornell.edu Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Value Added Workshop Wednesday, November 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 1-3 pm - Guest Speaker, Gary Pereira, USDA Rural Development6-8pm - Guest Speaker, Eric Johnson, USDA Rural DevelopmentSpeaker:  Lindsey Pashow, Agriculture Business Development and Marketing Specialist with Harvest New York.This program will provide information regarding food products licensing, processing, packaging, marketing, pricing and selling.  It is a workshop for current and future food entrepreneurs.Please register by November 15, 2019 by calling the office at 315-376-5270 or email at lewis@cornell.edu Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Snowmobile Safety Course Saturday, November 30, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Turin Fire Hall, 4239 State Route 26 , Turin, NY 13473 There will be a snowmobile safety course sponsored by Turin Ridge Riders (Saturday November 30th at the Turin Fire Hall located at 4239 State Route 26,Turin, NY. The course will be from 9:00am to 5:00pm with lunch being provided by Turin Ridge Riders.Pre-registration is preferred and can be done by contacting Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by calling (315) 376-5270. Walk-ins are also welcome.Children from age 10-13 must take this course to be allowed to operate a snowmobile on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed while accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age.Children from age 14-17 must take this course to be allowed to operate a snowmobile on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed without being accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age.A student must have reached his or her 10th birthday on or before the day the course ends in order to be eligible to receive a snowmobile safety certificate.  Any question or concerns please contact Deputy Mike Leviker at 315-376-5221 or email: mike1eviker@lewiscounty.ny.gov Free for 18 & under ========================================= Buying Your First Tractor - CANCELLED - Wednesday, December 4, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 ...CANCELLED...In this highly interactive workshop, we will go through the process of owning your first tractor. Topics include maintenance, tractor safety, tractor operation information, and tractor and attachment overview on multiple brands from local dealerships. Please register. Free ========================================= 4-H Leader Training Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:30 am - 9:30 am CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 ~ Lewis County 4-H ~Volunteer Leader TrainingDecember 7, 20198:30-9:30amCornell Cooperative Extension, Education Center7395 East Road, Lowville, NYAll 4-H volunteers are required to attend the annual volunteer training before they become approved as volunteers. This training introduces you to the best practices in positive youth development that are used in 4-H. Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Holiday Centerpieces Workshop Saturday, December 7, 2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, New York 13367 Sheila Lisk of Lisk Florals will be guiding us as we create holiday centerpieces.Register before November 25th to reserve your spot! $5 per 4-H member Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Regional FBM Office Hours Tuesday, December 10, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 The regional Farm Business Management Specialist will be hosting regular "office hours" in each county.  The dates listed above give farmers a chance to bring their questions on any of the following topics: AccountingFinancial StatementsBudgetingBusiness PlansMarketingEmployee HiringEmployee HandbooksHuman ResourcesDiversificationRegulationGrant ApplicationProject EvaluationBook Keeping SystemsFarm Transition PlanningRetirement StrategiesAppointments not necessary. Free ========================================= Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training Wednesday, December 11, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Do you want to buy and apply restricted use pesticides for your own farm?This is short course will provide an overview of the certified pesticide applicator laws and regulations.It will also cover the key concepts that pesticide applicators need to learn prior to taking the applicator certification exam. To register contact Tatum Langworthy at (315)788-8450 or email tlm92@cornell.eduPre-Registration allows us to communicate any cancellations or changes in arrangements ========================================= Banking on Barn Wood Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 This free in-depth presentation is a great foundation for those looking to remove old barns from their property. Topics will include barn wood prices, how to market and list your barn for sale, the dismantlement process, and what to look for in potential contractors. Free ========================================= Enjoy Giving to Others?!?! Saturday, December 14, 2019 10:00 am - 12:30 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Well here is your opportunity to do just that, we are looking for 4-H members to help us give back to the nursing home here in Lowville.Join us on December 14th from 10am–12:30pm at the Extension Office.We will be creating tie knot fleece lap blankets and wheelchair bags for the elderly who reside in the nursing home!Pizza and drinks will be provided by CCE during the creation of your crafty projects. 'Tis the season of giving! If you would like to sign up or have any questions, please contact the CCE office at 315-376-5270 OR contact Justine Lee at jal575@cornell.eduThank you! Free Justine Lee, cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= What's Bugging Your Vegetables? Friday, January 3, 2020 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Insect Pest and Disease Management for Vegetable CropsCost: $5.00Please register by calling 315-376-5270 or email Mellissa Spence at mms427@cornell.eduRegister by noon: Thursday, January 2, 2020; A snow date is scheduled for January 6th Join CCE Vegetable Specialists Elisabeth Hodgdon and Jud Reid for a discussion of common vegetable insect pest and disease issues in the North Country, including:Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on the farm and gardenIdentifying tomato diseases and how to treat them Managing potato beetle, cucumber beetle, cole crop caterpillars, and moreInvasive species to look out for next seasonSeason extension and high tunnel research updatesElisabeth Hodgdon is a vegetable specialist with the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program. Based in the CCE Clinton County office in Plattsburgh, Elisabeth assists diversified vegetable and fruit growers with crop production issues including pest management, season extension, high tunnel growing, and food safety.Jud Reid is a vegetable specialist with the Cornell Vegetable Program and Harvest New York teams. His areas of interest include high tunnel production and season extension, soil fertility, and working with small farms. Jud is based in the CCE Yates County office in Penn Yan.NYSDEC Pesticide Recertification credits: TBDThis event is sponsored in part by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program.Please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County if you have any special needs. $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Beginner Maple School Friday, January 17, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm International American Maple Centre, 9756 State Route 812 (Main St) , Croghan, NY 13327 Maple sugaring season is fast approaching and the public is invited to learn about maple production from leading educators in the field.Beginner Maple School – Free for YouthThis program will be held on Friday night, January 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County at the International Maple Museum Centre located at 9756 State Route 812 (Main Street) in Croghan, NY. Basics for small and new maple producers will be presented by Stephen Childs, Cornell University NYS Maple Specialist.Participants can attend for a nominal cost of $5 which includes refreshments and materials Participation is free for youth – 16 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged in order to receive materials. Fee can be paid upon arrival. Click Here to register for the Beginner Maple SchoolWinter Maple SchoolMaple Producers can attend the Winter Maple School on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 9am for $15 per person with pre-registration or at the door for $25 that morning. Youth 16 and under is $5.00 per child. Lunch and materials are included and this event will also be held at the International Maple Museum Centre. This day long program will cover a wide range of topics including the Climate Change and Climate Change Laws, Maple Tubing Research, Tapping for Quality and Updates from the Cornell University Uihlein Maple Research Forest.Don’t miss this year – presentation by NYS Grown and Certified Training. This workshop only happens once in a while – don’t miss out!Click Here to register for the Winter Maple School $5.00 Adults - Free to Youth 16 & under Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Winter Maple School 2020 Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:00 am - 2:45 pm International American Maple Centre, 9756 State Route 812 (Main St) , Croghan, NY 13327 Maple sugaring season is fast approaching and the public is invited to learn about maple production from leading educators in the field.Winter Maple SchoolMaple Producers can attend the Winter Maple School on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 9am for $15 per person with pre-registration or at the door for $25 that morning. Youth 16 and under is $5.00 per child. Lunch and materials are included and this event will also be held at the International Maple Museum Centre. This day long program will cover a wide range of topics including Climate CHange and Climate Change Laws, Maple Tubing Research, Tapping for Quality and Updates from the Cornell University  Uihlein Maple Research Forest.Don’t miss this year – presentation by NYS Agriculture and Markets on Labeling, Grading and Specialty Item Labels. This workshop only happens once in a while – don’t miss out!Click Here to register for the Winter Maple SchoolBeginner Maple School – Free for YouthThis program will be held on Friday night, January 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County at the International Maple Museum Centre located at 9756 State Route 812 (Main Street) in Croghan.Basics for small and new maple producers will be presented by Stephen Childs, Cornell University NYS Maple Specialist.Participants can attend for a nominal cost of $5 which includes refreshments and materials Participation is free for youth – 16 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged in order to receive materials. Fee can be paid upon arrival. Click Here to register for the Beginner Maple School $15 pre-registered; $25 at door, $5 youth 16 & under Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= North Country Crop Congress Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Best Western University Inn, 90 East Main Street , Canton, NY 13617 The 24th Annual North Country Crop Congress will be January 21, 2020 and begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Best Western University Inn, 90 East Main Street, Canton, NY 13617 2.0 NYS DEC Pesticide Credits (categories 1A, 10, 21, 23) available. HERBICIDE RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT Mike Hunter, Cornell University Cooperative Extension SOIL COMPACTION MANAGEMENT Warren Schneckenberger, Cedar Lodge Farms, Morrisburg, Ontario FIELD CROP DISEASE UPDATES (30 MINUTES) Dr. Gary Bergstrom, Cornell University CORN SILAGE VARIETY TRIAL 2019 REPORT Joe Lawrence, PRODAIRY, Cornell University DICAMBA APPLCATOR TRAINING Dan Digiacomandrea, Bayer CONSERVATION TILLAGE PRACTICES Farmer panel moderated by Dr. Kitty O’Neil, Cornell University Cooperative Extension 3:00 ADJOURN Crop Congress will also be held on January 22, 2020 at Miner Institute in Chazy, NY ========================================= Dairy Day Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Lowville ELKS Lodge #1605, 5600 Shady Avenue , Lowville, NY 13367 Join us for the main dairy program offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension this winter in the North Country. This 1-day seminar will provide the latest information on dairy production and management, emerging trends, local research updates, and a keynote address about milk prices and markets. Agenda:10:00 AM-10:45 AM - Creative Feeding with Less Inventory, Erin Churchill (CCE Jefferson)10:45 AM-11:30 AM - Labor Updates: Compliance and Management Strategies, Kelsey O'Shea (North Country Regional Ag Team)11:30 AM-12:15 PM - North Country Research Updates, Lindsay Ferlito, Casey Havekes, and Kelsey O'Shea (North Country Regional Ag Team)12:15 PM-12:45 PM - Lunch12:45 PM-1:45 PM - Keynote - Dairy Markets and Policy, Chris Wolf (Cornell University)1:45 PM-2:00 PM - Update on the FARM Program 4.0, Lindsay Ferlito (North Country Regional Ag Team)2:00 PM-2:15 PM - An International Perspective on Dairy Cattle Welfare, Casey Havekes (North Country Regional Ag Team)2:15 PM-2:45 PM - Animal Welfare on Your Farm, Eileen Jensen (New York Animal Agriculture Coalition)2:45 PM-3:00 PM - Wrap upThe cost of the program is $10 if pre-registered (paid prior to event) or $20 at the door. Lunch is provided. $10 paid prior to event / $20 at the door ========================================= Hemp Workshop Thursday, January 30, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 This program will provide updates on current federal and NYS regulations, production and harvest practices, supply chain, processing and products for Industrial Hemp in New York.Topics: Plant biology and characteristics of hemp, different types, different varieties, growth requirementsHow it’s typically planted, managed and harvestedUpdate on NYS hemp regulations, permitting processCurrent supply chain for hemp products including products that are currently being produced in New York as well as potential productsWhere to find information, resourcesKitty O’Neil – Field Crops and Soils Specialist, CCE Regional Ag Team, presenting. $10 ========================================= Silage Truck Workshop Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Getting ready for cropping season? Adrian Armpreiester from New York State DOT will be presenting on new and current regulations for the agriculture industry. Do you know what type of license you need for a semi-truck in a farm setting? Do you have questions about DOT compliance? Adrian will check a local silage truck for compliance during a walk-around, explaining his reasoning to producers.Veterans/Military Families are welcome & encouraged to attend!Please register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SilageTruck_223or call 315-376-5270. Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Solar Workshop for Farmers Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Join us for a presentation and panel discussion on:  Agriculture & Solar Land Use1-3 pm or 6-8 pm - Classrooms 4 & 5Call Cooperative Extension to register at 315-376-5270. Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Solar Workshop for Farmers Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Join us for a presentation and panel discussion on:  Agriculture & Solar Land Use1-3 pm or 6-8 pm - Classrooms 4 & 5Call Cooperative Extension to register at 315-376-5270. Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED: Beekeeper Meeting Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Calling All Beekeepers... Whether you are just getting started or have experience keeping bees in the area, come join us!Meetings will continually be held every third Tuesday of the month. Meet other local beekeepers, learn new information and share your knowledge. Free to all Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= 2020 Shop Talks Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Mike Hunter, Field Crops Specialist with the CCE North Country Regional Ag Team, will discuss opportunities for producers to achieve the best yields this year. He is also a resource on herbicides and pesticides and producers are encouraged to bring questions! Veterans/Military Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. To register for the Lewis County Feb 19 session, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LewisShopTalk_222 or contact CCE Lewis at 315-376-5270 Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Cheese Sale Monday, February 10, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H’ers are selling cheese and other items from Lowville Producers along with local cheese curd from Shulltz Family Cheese, Autumn Ridge Goat Farm Cheese variety packs & Black River Valley Natural Butter variety packs.  Support 4-H today!Individual member orders are turned into the club leader with club orders submitted on one form to the 4-H Office.  Independent members should submit their order directly to the office.  Deadline for orders to the 4-H office is March 10th at 4:30pm4-H club leaders and independent members will pick orders up for distribution on March 20th at the Red Barn behind Lowville Producers on Utica Boulevard in Lowville.If you have any questions or would like to order cheese please contact the office at 315-376-5270. Lewis County 4-H Cheese Sale Order FormLewis County 4-H Cheese Sale Summary Sheet to Submit Order   Justine Lee, cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Apple IPM Workshop Saturday, March 14, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Combating Pests and DiseasesMichael Basedow, ENYCHP Tree Fruit SpecialistCome learn about recent developments in integrated pest management options available to fruit growers for combating pests and diseases in apples and other tree fruits. Register by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County at 315-376-5270 or email Mellissa Spence at mms427@cornell.edu. $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED: Beekeeper Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Calling All Beekeepers... Whether you are just getting started or have experience keeping bees in the area, come join us!Meetings will continually be held every third Tuesday of the month. Meet other local beekeepers, learn new information and share your knowledge. Free to all Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Pheasant Orders Due Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is once again distributing day-old pheasant chicks for rearing and release projects to qualified 4-H youth. Why raise pheasants?Rearing pheasants is enjoyable, challenging and teaches youth responsibilityReleased pheasants for fall hunting opportunityPeople enjoy seeing and hearing pheasants Orders through Cooperative Extension is only offered to active 4-H members.Each participant must take at least 25 chicks.The rearing and release of pheasants requires a great deal of responsibility by youth and a substantial time commitment.Daily care to ensure there is adequate feed and water for rapidly growing chicks is required.The pheasants may be released no later than the end of the hunting season.For more information or to order please call (315-376-5270) or email lewis@cornell.edu.Orders are due by Wednesday, March 18th. For non-4H'ers interested in ordering chicks, please contact Reynolds Game Farm at (607) 273-2768 or e-mail wildlife@dec.ny.gov, subject line: "Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program." Free Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED...NYS Maple Weekend Saturday, March 21, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Sugarbush tours, sap boiling demonstrations, tasting sweet syrup and all kinds of maple confections made by Lewis County maple producers, pancake breakfast and American Maple Museum await 2020 Maple Weekends enthusiasts from 10 am to 4 pm on March 21-22 & 28-29, 2020.Visitors to the Lewis County sugarhouses participating will see the diversity of maple operations from buckets collected by horse-drawn sled to modern vacuum tubing systems that bring sap from the trees right into the sugarhouse. Some producers may be demonstrating how they boil syrup, bottle syrup, and make sugarcakes, maple cream, cotton candy, and other delicious confections.Drive-yourself visitors can follow the Lewis County Maple Trail app to visit all participating sugarhouses. The web-based mobile app developed by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association and Lewis County Planning Department is Android and I-Phone-friendly and works without cell phone reception. Waypoint and GPS features enhance usability of the app available for download by clicking the Adirondack Tug Hill Region image on the right.Some sugarhouse sites are not open on Sundays; some are only open one of the Maple Weekends. Many of the Lewis County maple producers and others statewide are open throughout the maple syrup season. Check online or call ahead to be sure the sites of your choice are open.“Maple Weekends are a great family activity that offers the opportunity to learn how producers turn the sap of a maple tree into North Country confections that draws visitors back year after year,” says Lewis County Maple Producer, Nadeen Lyndaker.Places to Visit in Lewis County... International Maple Museum…Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 9756 State Route 812, Croghan, NY 13327... 315-346-1107… https://maplemuseumcentre.org/...“It’s all about the Maple Syrup!” Pancake Breakfast…Serving 7am to 12pm each day: Adults-$10.00, Children 6-12-$6.00, 5 and under-Free Moser’s Maple…Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 9605 Croghan Reservoir Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-486-7933… www.mosersmaple.com...Where modern syrup production meets traditional candy making. Moser’s Mapleridge Farm… Open March 21 & 28 Only… 3981 Wilson Road, Copenhagen, NY13626...315-688-2518…A family tradition for over 35 years. Pierce’s Sugar Spigot… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 11603 Route 812, Croghan, NY13327...315-543-2980…See how boiling the raw sap from maple trees becomes sweet maple syrup! Silver Sap Maple… Open March 21 & 22 Only… 8720 Mattis Road, Lowville, NY13367...315-221-0510…Come and visit a quaint, yet modern, maple syrup operation. Sterling Valley Maple… Open March 21 & 28 Only… 9610 Croghan Reservoir Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-586-2599… www.sterlingvalleymaple.com...Three generations making quality maple products. Swiss’er Sweet Maple… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 6242 Swiss Road, Castorland, NY13620... 315-346-1034…www.swissersweetmaple.com…See & taste a Zehr family tradition from our trees to your table! Yancey’s Sugarbush… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 7981 Long Pond Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-346-6356… Draft horse maple production and old fashioned family fun since 1844.For more information visit www.mapleweekend.com. Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED...NYS Maple Weekend Sunday, March 22, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Sugarbush tours, sap boiling demonstrations, tasting sweet syrup and all kinds of maple confections made by Lewis County maple producers, pancake breakfast and American Maple Museum await 2020 Maple Weekends enthusiasts from 10 am to 4 pm on March 21-22 & 28-29, 2020.Visitors to the Lewis County sugarhouses participating will see the diversity of maple operations from buckets collected by horse-drawn sled to modern vacuum tubing systems that bring sap from the trees right into the sugarhouse. Some producers may be demonstrating how they boil syrup, bottle syrup, and make sugarcakes, maple cream, cotton candy, and other delicious confections.Drive-yourself visitors can follow the Lewis County Maple Trail app to visit all participating sugarhouses. The web-based mobile app developed by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association and Lewis County Planning Department is Android and I-Phone-friendly and works without cell phone reception. Waypoint and GPS features enhance usability of the app available for download by clicking the Adirondack Tug Hill Region image on the right.Some sugarhouse sites are not open on Sundays; some are only open one of the Maple Weekends. Many of the Lewis County maple producers and others statewide are open throughout the maple syrup season. Check online or call ahead to be sure the sites of your choice are open.“Maple Weekends are a great family activity that offers the opportunity to learn how producers turn the sap of a maple tree into North Country confections that draws visitors back year after year,” says Lewis County Maple Producer, Nadeen Lyndaker.Places to Visit in Lewis County... International Maple Museum…Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 9756 State Route 812, Croghan, NY 13327... 315-346-1107… https://maplemuseumcentre.org/...“It’s all about the Maple Syrup!” Pancake Breakfast…Serving 7am to 12pm each day: Adults-$10.00, Children 6-12-$6.00, 5 and under-Free Moser’s Maple…Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 9605 Croghan Reservoir Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-486-7933… www.mosersmaple.com...Where modern syrup production meets traditional candy making. Moser’s Mapleridge Farm… Open March 21 & 28 Only… 3981 Wilson Road, Copenhagen, NY13626...315-688-2518…A family tradition for over 35 years. Pierce’s Sugar Spigot… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 11603 Route 812, Croghan, NY13327...315-543-2980…See how boiling the raw sap from maple trees becomes sweet maple syrup! Silver Sap Maple… Open March 21 & 22 Only… 8720 Mattis Road, Lowville, NY13367...315-221-0510…Come and visit a quaint, yet modern, maple syrup operation. Sterling Valley Maple… Open March 21 & 28 Only… 9610 Croghan Reservoir Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-586-2599… www.sterlingvalleymaple.com...Three generations making quality maple products. Swiss’er Sweet Maple… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 6242 Swiss Road, Castorland, NY13620... 315-346-1034…www.swissersweetmaple.com…See & taste a Zehr family tradition from our trees to your table! Yancey’s Sugarbush… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 7981 Long Pond Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-346-6356… Draft horse maple production and old fashioned family fun since 1844.For more information visit www.mapleweekend.com. Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Photography Contest Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Justine Lee, cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED...How to Get A Better Price for your Beef or Dairy Animal in the Auction Ring Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm N.N.Y. Farmers Marketing Co-op, Inc., 8204 NY-26 , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.OPEN HOUSE LUNCHEON provided by NNY MarketCome to observe cows and calves in the ring to learn the reasons why and what the buyer will spend for your animals. What is the buyer looking for?Why do you get a lower price for your animals? How to get more money? Reasons to vaccinate. What makes a feeder calf, kill calf or no sale calf.Why BQA/DACQA is important. Beef Quality Assurance/Dairy Animal Care Quality Assurance.Keith Roggie, Glenn Tefft and Tom Unger; Buyers and Dr. Mike Baker; Cornell University Beef Specialist will answer all of your questions. Free Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED...NYS Maple Weekend Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Sugarbush tours, sap boiling demonstrations, tasting sweet syrup and all kinds of maple confections made by Lewis County maple producers, pancake breakfast and American Maple Museum await 2020 Maple Weekends enthusiasts from 10 am to 4 pm on March 21-22 & 28-29, 2020.Visitors to the Lewis County sugarhouses participating will see the diversity of maple operations from buckets collected by horse-drawn sled to modern vacuum tubing systems that bring sap from the trees right into the sugarhouse. Some producers may be demonstrating how they boil syrup, bottle syrup, and make sugarcakes, maple cream, cotton candy, and other delicious confections.Drive-yourself visitors can follow the Lewis County Maple Trail app to visit all participating sugarhouses. The web-based mobile app developed by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association and Lewis County Planning Department is Android and I-Phone-friendly and works without cell phone reception. Waypoint and GPS features enhance usability of the app available for download by clicking the Adirondack Tug Hill Region image on the right.Some sugarhouse sites are not open on Sundays; some are only open one of the Maple Weekends. Many of the Lewis County maple producers and others statewide are open throughout the maple syrup season. Check online or call ahead to be sure the sites of your choice are open.“Maple Weekends are a great family activity that offers the opportunity to learn how producers turn the sap of a maple tree into North Country confections that draws visitors back year after year,” says Lewis County Maple Producer, Nadeen Lyndaker.Places to Visit in Lewis County... International Maple Museum…Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 9756 State Route 812, Croghan, NY 13327... 315-346-1107… https://maplemuseumcentre.org/...“It’s all about the Maple Syrup!” Pancake Breakfast…Serving 7am to 12pm each day: Adults-$10.00, Children 6-12-$6.00, 5 and under-Free Moser’s Maple…Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 9605 Croghan Reservoir Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-486-7933… www.mosersmaple.com...Where modern syrup production meets traditional candy making. Moser’s Mapleridge Farm… Open March 21 & 28 Only… 3981 Wilson Road, Copenhagen, NY13626...315-688-2518…A family tradition for over 35 years. Pierce’s Sugar Spigot… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 11603 Route 812, Croghan, NY13327...315-543-2980…See how boiling the raw sap from maple trees becomes sweet maple syrup! Silver Sap Maple… Open March 21 & 22 Only… 8720 Mattis Road, Lowville, NY13367...315-221-0510…Come and visit a quaint, yet modern, maple syrup operation. Sterling Valley Maple… Open March 21 & 28 Only… 9610 Croghan Reservoir Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-586-2599… www.sterlingvalleymaple.com...Three generations making quality maple products. Swiss’er Sweet Maple… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 6242 Swiss Road, Castorland, NY13620... 315-346-1034…www.swissersweetmaple.com…See & taste a Zehr family tradition from our trees to your table! Yancey’s Sugarbush… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 7981 Long Pond Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-346-6356… Draft horse maple production and old fashioned family fun since 1844.For more information visit www.mapleweekend.com. Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED...NYS Maple Weekend Sunday, March 29, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Sugarbush tours, sap boiling demonstrations, tasting sweet syrup and all kinds of maple confections made by Lewis County maple producers, pancake breakfast and American Maple Museum await 2020 Maple Weekends enthusiasts from 10 am to 4 pm on March 21-22 & 28-29, 2020.Visitors to the Lewis County sugarhouses participating will see the diversity of maple operations from buckets collected by horse-drawn sled to modern vacuum tubing systems that bring sap from the trees right into the sugarhouse. Some producers may be demonstrating how they boil syrup, bottle syrup, and make sugarcakes, maple cream, cotton candy, and other delicious confections.Drive-yourself visitors can follow the Lewis County Maple Trail app to visit all participating sugarhouses. The web-based mobile app developed by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association and Lewis County Planning Department is Android and I-Phone-friendly and works without cell phone reception. Waypoint and GPS features enhance usability of the app available for download by clicking the Adirondack Tug Hill Region image on the right.Some sugarhouse sites are not open on Sundays; some are only open one of the Maple Weekends. Many of the Lewis County maple producers and others statewide are open throughout the maple syrup season. Check online or call ahead to be sure the sites of your choice are open.“Maple Weekends are a great family activity that offers the opportunity to learn how producers turn the sap of a maple tree into North Country confections that draws visitors back year after year,” says Lewis County Maple Producer, Nadeen Lyndaker.Places to Visit in Lewis County... International Maple Museum…Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 9756 State Route 812, Croghan, NY 13327... 315-346-1107… https://maplemuseumcentre.org/...“It’s all about the Maple Syrup!” Pancake Breakfast…Serving 7am to 12pm each day: Adults-$10.00, Children 6-12-$6.00, 5 and under-Free Moser’s Maple…Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 9605 Croghan Reservoir Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-486-7933… www.mosersmaple.com...Where modern syrup production meets traditional candy making. Moser’s Mapleridge Farm… Open March 21 & 28 Only… 3981 Wilson Road, Copenhagen, NY13626...315-688-2518…A family tradition for over 35 years. Pierce’s Sugar Spigot… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 11603 Route 812, Croghan, NY13327...315-543-2980…See how boiling the raw sap from maple trees becomes sweet maple syrup! Silver Sap Maple… Open March 21 & 22 Only… 8720 Mattis Road, Lowville, NY13367...315-221-0510…Come and visit a quaint, yet modern, maple syrup operation. Sterling Valley Maple… Open March 21 & 28 Only… 9610 Croghan Reservoir Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-586-2599… www.sterlingvalleymaple.com...Three generations making quality maple products. Swiss’er Sweet Maple… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 6242 Swiss Road, Castorland, NY13620... 315-346-1034…www.swissersweetmaple.com…See & taste a Zehr family tradition from our trees to your table! Yancey’s Sugarbush… Open March 21-22 & 28-29… 7981 Long Pond Road, Croghan, NY13327...315-346-6356… Draft horse maple production and old fashioned family fun since 1844.For more information visit www.mapleweekend.com. Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED... Monday Night Mind Blowers Monday, April 20, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS 4-H EVENTS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED.Come to the Extension 4H Office – open to all 4-H members whether you are a club or independent member! Bring a friend, check out what 4H has to offer you! Come to one, come to all! Sign-ups are appreciated by 4pm on the Friday before the meeting so we have enough materials. If you don’t sign up, it’s okay, still come and learn, but you might not go home with a nifty new project. Sign up by calling the 4H office at 315-376-5270 or email at lewis@cornell.edu.Monday, April 20 - Tropical TerrariumsEnjoy a hands-on succulent workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind terrarium in a large glass dish garden. Customize it with sand, pebbles, birch, moss & more. All supplies will be provided.Monday, May 4 - STEM:  Peep CatapultsWe are traveling back in time to the historic ages of engineering, get ready to make your own catapult only using pencils and rubber bands!  What will you be launching from this medieval designed machine?  PEEPS!  Those yummy spring marshmallow treats that everyone loves to eat!  Come join the fun and see who can launch theirs the farthest!  Snacks and drinks will be provided through CCE.Come join the fun and learn something new, that just might blow your mind! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Justine Lee, cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED: How to Adapt Your Beekeeping in Today's Challenging World of Bees! Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.We are planning to reschedule in the fall.Emma Walter... Senior Honey Bee Extension Associate from Cornell University will discuss and answer all your questions about honey bees. Cost: $5.00Please register by calling 315-376-5270 or email Mellissa Spence at mms427@cornell.eduRegister by noon:  Friday, April 17, 2020 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED: Beekeeper Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Calling All Beekeepers... Whether you are just getting started or have experience keeping bees in the area, come join us!Meetings will continually be held every third Tuesday of the month. Meet other local beekeepers, learn new information and share your knowledge. Free to all Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= POSTPONED...Tractor Safety Course Tuesday, April 21, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS ON THE CORONAVIRUS THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND IS RESCHEDULED TO START ON APRIL 21st.Cornell Cooperative Extension and Lewis County 4-H will once again sponsor a Tractor Certification Course. Federal Law requires the certification program for any youth under the age of 16 who operate a tractor off property owned or leased by their parents. New York State Law requires a tractor safety certificate for youth to drive a tractor on roadways. This course will be offered for youth 14-15 years of age. If a youth of this age plans to work on a farm they will need to hold a valid certification in Tractor Operation. If you are already certified in tractor operation you are welcome to come for a refresher course or to get certified in farm machinery operation. There will be a $10 charge to cover the cost of the textbook. Sessions are approximately 2 hours and attendance is mandatory at all four meetings.To register for this event, please call the 4-H office at 315-376-5270 by March 10th.April  21, 28 , May 5 & May 12 from 7-9pm (Locations will change each week)May 16 - Written & Driving Test, Location and Time TBD $10 Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Public Presentations - RESCHEDULED Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, New York 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN  TENATIVELY RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.The Public Presentation program is one of 4-H's most beneficial and rewarding experiences.  It is most often credited by 4-H alumni as having given them an edge above peers in both college and careers.  Types of presentations include Demonstrations,  Illustrated Talks, Speeches, Interviews and Creative Communications such as Recitations and Dramatic Interpretation.This event is opened to the  public to  watch the presentations on Saturday at the Cooperative Extension Conference Room.Registration deadline is Friday, APRIL 17th by 4pmWhen registering please let the office know the following:What type of presentation you are doingTitle of PresentationWhat time you would like... Presentations are scheduled every 15 minutes.4-H'ers and Cloverbuds will receive one movie pass to the Lowville Town Hall Theater, a ribbon and a certificate for completing a presentation. No Cost Justine Lee, cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Public Presentations - RESCHEDULED Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, New York 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN  TENATIVELY RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.The Public Presentation program is one of 4-H's most beneficial and rewarding experiences.  It is most often credited by 4-H alumni as having given them an edge above peers in both college and careers.  Types of presentations include Demonstrations,  Illustrated Talks, Speeches, Interviews and Creative Communications such as Recitations and Dramatic Interpretation.This event is opened to the  public to  watch the presentations on Saturday at the Cooperative Extension Conference Room.Registration deadline is Friday, APRIL 17th by 4pmWhen registering please let the office know the following:What type of presentation you are doingTitle of PresentationWhat time you would like... Presentations are scheduled every 15 minutes.4-H'ers and Cloverbuds will receive one movie pass to the Lowville Town Hall Theater, a ribbon and a certificate for completing a presentation. No Cost Justine Lee, cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= POSTPONED...Tractor Safety Course Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS ON THE CORONAVIRUS THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND IS RESCHEDULED TO START ON APRIL 21st.Cornell Cooperative Extension and Lewis County 4-H will once again sponsor a Tractor Certification Course. Federal Law requires the certification program for any youth under the age of 16 who operate a tractor off property owned or leased by their parents. New York State Law requires a tractor safety certificate for youth to drive a tractor on roadways. This course will be offered for youth 14-15 years of age. If a youth of this age plans to work on a farm they will need to hold a valid certification in Tractor Operation. If you are already certified in tractor operation you are welcome to come for a refresher course or to get certified in farm machinery operation. There will be a $10 charge to cover the cost of the textbook. Sessions are approximately 2 hours and attendance is mandatory at all four meetings.To register for this event, please call the 4-H office at 315-376-5270 by March 10th.April  21, 28 , May 5 & May 12 from 7-9pm (Locations will change each week)May 16 - Written & Driving Test, Location and Time TBD $10 Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED... Monday Night Mind Blowers Monday, May 4, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS 4-H EVENTS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED.Come to the Extension 4H Office – open to all 4-H members whether you are a club or independent member! Bring a friend, check out what 4H has to offer you! Come to one, come to all! Sign-ups are appreciated by 4pm on the Friday before the meeting so we have enough materials. If you don’t sign up, it’s okay, still come and learn, but you might not go home with a nifty new project. Sign up by calling the 4H office at 315-376-5270 or email at lewis@cornell.edu.Monday, April 20 - Tropical TerrariumsEnjoy a hands-on succulent workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind terrarium in a large glass dish garden. Customize it with sand, pebbles, birch, moss & more. All supplies will be provided.Monday, May 4 - STEM:  Peep CatapultsWe are traveling back in time to the historic ages of engineering, get ready to make your own catapult only using pencils and rubber bands!  What will you be launching from this medieval designed machine?  PEEPS!  Those yummy spring marshmallow treats that everyone loves to eat!  Come join the fun and see who can launch theirs the farthest!  Snacks and drinks will be provided through CCE.Come join the fun and learn something new, that just might blow your mind! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Justine Lee, cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= POSTPONED...Tractor Safety Course Tuesday, May 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS ON THE CORONAVIRUS THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND IS RESCHEDULED TO START ON APRIL 21st.Cornell Cooperative Extension and Lewis County 4-H will once again sponsor a Tractor Certification Course. Federal Law requires the certification program for any youth under the age of 16 who operate a tractor off property owned or leased by their parents. New York State Law requires a tractor safety certificate for youth to drive a tractor on roadways. This course will be offered for youth 14-15 years of age. If a youth of this age plans to work on a farm they will need to hold a valid certification in Tractor Operation. If you are already certified in tractor operation you are welcome to come for a refresher course or to get certified in farm machinery operation. There will be a $10 charge to cover the cost of the textbook. Sessions are approximately 2 hours and attendance is mandatory at all four meetings.To register for this event, please call the 4-H office at 315-376-5270 by March 10th.April  21, 28 , May 5 & May 12 from 7-9pm (Locations will change each week)May 16 - Written & Driving Test, Location and Time TBD $10 Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= POSTPONED...Tractor Safety Course Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS ON THE CORONAVIRUS THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND IS RESCHEDULED TO START ON APRIL 21st.Cornell Cooperative Extension and Lewis County 4-H will once again sponsor a Tractor Certification Course. Federal Law requires the certification program for any youth under the age of 16 who operate a tractor off property owned or leased by their parents. New York State Law requires a tractor safety certificate for youth to drive a tractor on roadways. This course will be offered for youth 14-15 years of age. If a youth of this age plans to work on a farm they will need to hold a valid certification in Tractor Operation. If you are already certified in tractor operation you are welcome to come for a refresher course or to get certified in farm machinery operation. There will be a $10 charge to cover the cost of the textbook. Sessions are approximately 2 hours and attendance is mandatory at all four meetings.To register for this event, please call the 4-H office at 315-376-5270 by March 10th.April  21, 28 , May 5 & May 12 from 7-9pm (Locations will change each week)May 16 - Written & Driving Test, Location and Time TBD $10 Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= POSTPONED...Tractor Safety Course Saturday, May 16, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS ON THE CORONAVIRUS THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND IS RESCHEDULED TO START ON APRIL 21st.Cornell Cooperative Extension and Lewis County 4-H will once again sponsor a Tractor Certification Course. Federal Law requires the certification program for any youth under the age of 16 who operate a tractor off property owned or leased by their parents. New York State Law requires a tractor safety certificate for youth to drive a tractor on roadways. This course will be offered for youth 14-15 years of age. If a youth of this age plans to work on a farm they will need to hold a valid certification in Tractor Operation. If you are already certified in tractor operation you are welcome to come for a refresher course or to get certified in farm machinery operation. There will be a $10 charge to cover the cost of the textbook. Sessions are approximately 2 hours and attendance is mandatory at all four meetings.To register for this event, please call the 4-H office at 315-376-5270 by March 10th.April  21, 28 , May 5 & May 12 from 7-9pm (Locations will change each week)May 16 - Written & Driving Test, Location and Time TBD $10 Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED... Monday Night Mind Blowers Monday, May 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS 4-H EVENTS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED.Come to the Extension 4H Office – open to all 4-H members whether you are a club or independent member! Bring a friend, check out what 4H has to offer you! Come to one, come to all! Sign-ups are appreciated by 4pm on the Friday before the meeting so we have enough materials. If you don’t sign up, it’s okay, still come and learn, but you might not go home with a nifty new project. Sign up by calling the 4H office at 315-376-5270 or email at lewis@cornell.edu.Monday, April 20 - Tropical TerrariumsEnjoy a hands-on succulent workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind terrarium in a large glass dish garden. Customize it with sand, pebbles, birch, moss & more. All supplies will be provided.Monday, May 4 - STEM:  Peep CatapultsWe are traveling back in time to the historic ages of engineering, get ready to make your own catapult only using pencils and rubber bands!  What will you be launching from this medieval designed machine?  PEEPS!  Those yummy spring marshmallow treats that everyone loves to eat!  Come join the fun and see who can launch theirs the farthest!  Snacks and drinks will be provided through CCE.Come join the fun and learn something new, that just might blow your mind! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Justine Lee, cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= CANCELLED: Beekeeper Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVARUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Calling All Beekeepers... Whether you are just getting started or have experience keeping bees in the area, come join us!Meetings will continually be held every third Tuesday of the month. Meet other local beekeepers, learn new information and share your knowledge. Free to all Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 =========================================