Open Farm Day Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Join us for Chenango County’s very first Open Farm Day, a free community event that invites you to step onto local farms and experience the heart of agriculture up close. Families, friends, and neighbors are welcome to explore where our food comes from, meet the farmers who make it possible, and enjoy time with animals right on the farm.From hands-on activities to opportunities to taste and purchase fresh local products, Open Farm Day is both educational and fun for all ages. It’s a chance to celebrate the traditions of farming in Chenango County while discovering the innovative practices shaping its future.When you visit, remember that every handshake, every question, and every purchase helps support the hardworking farmers who keep our community strong.Come spend the day with us, support local agriculture, and make lasting memories at this special community celebration!LINK FOR GOOGLE MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1kIZZvht9rqsd_LqUhC0vu-fQad-z9Dk&usp=sharingOpen Farm Day is a signature event of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), and our Chenango association is proud to offer farms and the public the opportunity to participate this year on September 20, 2025. Months of planning and coordination go into making Open Farm Day a success, so that visitors have an engaging and educational experience while supporting local agriculture. Craig Brown, cbrown@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, September 23, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 People support decisions they help to make, and Cornell Cooperative Extension believes strongly in shared leadership through locally elected Boards of Directors and active program development committees.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers, 1 voting member appointed by the Chenango County Legislature, and a representative from Cornell University. It includes people from towns throughout Chenango County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our board sets policy, hires staff, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.Program Committees for each of our issue areas guide the direction of the workshops, classes and other services that we offer the residents of Chenango County and review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility, and the economy in direct response to this grassroots community involvement.CCE-Chenango is delighted to have an active and diverse Board of Directors and Program Committees, which are key to achieving strong and meaningful community impacts! If, as you read more about how we are governed, you believe you have a contribution to make to our programming as a volunteer, please get in touch! We welcome your input and ideas! Craig Brown, cbrown@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ========================================= Applesauce & Pie Filling Canning Class Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Food_Preservation_Series-2-2-5_208 ========================================= Apple Scone Class Monday, October 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 "Join Kirsten Spear of Fox Trail Farm on October 20th from 6-9pm for our hands-on scone class and master the art of making flaky, tender scones! You’ll bake delicious apple scones - a perfect way to enjoy fresh fall apples - and take home both the recipe and your freshly baked treats." Whitney Kmetz, wdg43@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1132 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Food_Preservation_Series-2-2-4_208 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 People support decisions they help to make, and Cornell Cooperative Extension believes strongly in shared leadership through locally elected Boards of Directors and active program development committees.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers, 1 voting member appointed by the Chenango County Legislature, and a representative from Cornell University. It includes people from towns throughout Chenango County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our board sets policy, hires staff, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.Program Committees for each of our issue areas guide the direction of the workshops, classes and other services that we offer the residents of Chenango County and review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility, and the economy in direct response to this grassroots community involvement.CCE-Chenango is delighted to have an active and diverse Board of Directors and Program Committees, which are key to achieving strong and meaningful community impacts! If, as you read more about how we are governed, you believe you have a contribution to make to our programming as a volunteer, please get in touch! We welcome your input and ideas! Craig Brown, cbrown@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ========================================= Canning Meat Class Saturday, November 8, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Whitney Kmetz, wdg43@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1132 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Food_Preservation_Series-2-2-6_208 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 People support decisions they help to make, and Cornell Cooperative Extension believes strongly in shared leadership through locally elected Boards of Directors and active program development committees.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers, 1 voting member appointed by the Chenango County Legislature, and a representative from Cornell University. It includes people from towns throughout Chenango County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our board sets policy, hires staff, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.Program Committees for each of our issue areas guide the direction of the workshops, classes and other services that we offer the residents of Chenango County and review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility, and the economy in direct response to this grassroots community involvement.CCE-Chenango is delighted to have an active and diverse Board of Directors and Program Committees, which are key to achieving strong and meaningful community impacts! If, as you read more about how we are governed, you believe you have a contribution to make to our programming as a volunteer, please get in touch! We welcome your input and ideas! Craig Brown, cbrown@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 =========================================