2025 Lewis County 4-H Tractor Safety Program Tuesday, April 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm SN Partners, 5570 Shady Avenue , Lowville, NY 13601 You need to attend all the classes to receive the certification. Please commit to attending all 4 of the classes and the Test Day.Tuesday, April 29th: SN Partners, Shady Ave, Lowville from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm*Parents should plan to attend the first session and are welcome to attend the other sessions. Jeanette Murdie, jmm776@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Value Added Maple Workshop Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Join us for an evening of learning, networking, and delicious possibilities on Wednesday, May 1st at the Lewis County Education Center, 7395 East Rd, Lowville NY 13367.The event will kick off with a dinner served from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Members of the Lewis County Maple Producers can enjoy this meal as part of their membership. Non-members are welcome to join for dinner at a cost of $10 per person.Following dinner, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, we will feature a dedicated program on Value Added Maple Confections led by Jake Moser of Moser Maple, LLC. Jake will share his expertise and insights into creating and marketing a variety of delectable maple treats, offering valuable knowledge for producers looking to diversify their offerings and increase profitability.The evening will conclude with an engaging Maple Producer Panel Question & Answer session from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Our esteemed panel includes experienced local producers: Carl Pierce of Pierce's Sugar Spigot, Bruce Rohr of Cedar Ledge Farm, and Aaron Zehr. This will be a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and gain valuable perspectives from those who have successfully navigated the world of maple production.Don't miss this chance to learn new skills, connect with fellow maple producers, and discover exciting avenues for growing your maple business through value-added products! $10 dinner for non-members Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=ValueAddedMapleLC25_223 ========================================= 2025 Lewis County 4-H Tractor Safety Test Saturday, May 3, 2025 9:00 am - 9:00 pm N.N.Y. Farmers Marketing Co-op, Inc., 8204 NY-26 , Lowville, NY 13367 You need to attend all the classes to receive the certification. Please commit to attending all 4 of the classes and the Test Day.Saturday, May 3rd (Test Day): NNY Farmers Market CO-OP, State Rte 26, Lowville from 9:00 am - End Jeanette Murdie, jmm776@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= MeatSuite & Market Mastery Monday, May 5, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Are you looking to boost your farm's sales and connect with more customers? Don't miss our upcoming two-part workshop designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in both direct-to-consumer meat sales and farmers market environments.Join marketing expert Matt LeRoux for an insightful and practical workshop covering two key areas:Part 1: Creating and Pricing Consumer-Friendly Meat with MeatSuiteNavigating the world of bulk meat sales can be challenging, especially when engaging new customers. This session will introduce you to MeatSuite, a powerful platform designed to simplify the process and make your offerings more appealing. Introduction to MeatSuite: Get a comprehensive overview of the MeatSuite platform and discover its valuable features for managing and selling your meat products.Making Bulk Meat Sales Approachable: Learn effective strategies to engage first-time buyers and overcome common hesitations associated with purchasing in bulk.Demonstration of MeatSuite's Bundle Builder: Discover how to easily create and price attractive "bulk bundles" for your customers, streamlining the purchasing process and potentially increasing your average sale.Part 2: Farmers Market Sales Data: Using the Customer Experience and Pricing to Improve Market Sales PerformanceYour presence at the farmers market is a vital connection point with your community. This session will delve into valuable research findings to help you optimize your approach and maximize your sales. Cornell Research Findings: Gain insights from recent Cornell research on customer spending habits and effective pricing strategies at farmers markets. Understand what drives customer decisions and how to leverage this knowledge.Strategies for Increasing Sales: Walk away with practical and actionable tips to enhance the customer experience at your stand, implement effective pricing strategies, and ultimately boost your daily sales.Relevance: The valuable insights shared in this session are applicable to farms selling a wide variety of products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, eggs, and more!Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical skills to enhance your farm's profitability! $5 Pre-Registration $10 at the door Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=MeatSuiteMastery_223 ========================================= Fast Track to Farming Friday, May 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Interested in farming or homesteading but not sure where to start? Want to explore ways to diversify your farm? Attend our FREE two-day fast track course to explore different forms of agriculture and learn about the basic introductory foundation of starting and running an agribusiness.  $0 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=FasttracktofarmingMay2025-2-2_222 ========================================= Fast Track to Farming Saturday, May 10, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 Interested in farming or homesteading but not sure where to start? Want to explore ways to diversify your farm? Attend our FREE two-day fast track course to explore different forms of agriculture and learn about the basic introductory foundation of starting and running an agribusiness.  $0 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=FasttracktofarmingMay2025-2-2_222 ========================================= 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event The Cornell Cooperative Extension Cut Flower Program Work Team invites you to join our 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series. This comprehensive series offers a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to help you elevate your flower farming business. From marketing strategies to pest management, crop production to post-harvest care, our expert-led webinars cover all aspects of successful cut flower cultivation. Register now to secure your spot in this valuable learning opportunity. $0 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg#/registration ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Constableville Monday, June 2, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Constableville Library, 3158 Main Street , Constableville, NY 13325 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Port Leyden Monday, June 2, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Beaver Falls Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Beaver Falls Library, 9607 Lewis St , Beaver Falls, NY 13305 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Harrisville Tuesday, June 3, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Harrisville Free Library, 8209 Main Street , Harrisville, NY 13648 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce West Leyden Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm West Leyden - Town of Lewis Library, 1039 State Route 26 , West Leyden, NY 13489 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Osceola Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Osceola Public Library, 2117 North Osceola Road , Osceola, NY 13316 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Greig Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Brantingham-Greig Reading Center, 5186 Greig Road , Brantingham, NY 13345 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Lyons Falls Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lyons Falls Library, 3918 High Street , Lyons Falls, NY 13368 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Croghan Friday, June 6, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Croghan Free Library , 9794 State Rt 812 , Croghan, NY 13327 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Martinsburg Friday, June 6, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm William H. Bush Memorial Library, 5605 Whitaker Road , Martinsburg, New York 13367 Unleash your inner gardener with our fun Cherry Tomato and Lettuce Bucket Garden Class! For just $5, our sustainable ag educator Mellissa Spence will guide you in planting your own cherry tomato and lettuce plants in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. Learn simple care tips and take home everything you need to grow fresh, healthy produce in small spaces. Limited spots available, so contact your library to register! $5 ========================================= 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event The Cornell Cooperative Extension Cut Flower Program Work Team invites you to join our 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series. This comprehensive series offers a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to help you elevate your flower farming business. From marketing strategies to pest management, crop production to post-harvest care, our expert-led webinars cover all aspects of successful cut flower cultivation. Register now to secure your spot in this valuable learning opportunity. $0 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg#/registration ========================================= 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event The Cornell Cooperative Extension Cut Flower Program Work Team invites you to join our 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series. This comprehensive series offers a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to help you elevate your flower farming business. From marketing strategies to pest management, crop production to post-harvest care, our expert-led webinars cover all aspects of successful cut flower cultivation. Register now to secure your spot in this valuable learning opportunity. $0 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg#/registration =========================================