Make Money From Your Woodlot Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County (99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815) Woodlots can produce thousands of dollars per year of added income for farmers and landowners. Maple, mushrooms, firewood, timber, hunting leases, and rental cabins are all ways to make extra income from your woodlot. Come find out how to develop a profitable business plan from your woodlot. Free woodlot business plan help is being offered at CCE Chenango County. Join us April 25th,7pm at CCE Chenango.Please call (607) 334-5841 ext 11 to pre-register. Cost Free. Cindy Gardiner, cag255@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 11 ========================================= 4-H Baking Chemistry Boot Camp Friday, April 27, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ever wonder what chemically happens when you bake cookies or what baking soda/powder do? Find out as we explore while baking chocolate chip cookies! ========================================= Agriculture Development Council Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Please join us for our ADC meetings, the first Tuesday each month at 12:00PM!MissionThe Agriculture Development Council will explore, nurture and assist the development of new and traditional practices in Agriculture for economic and traditional practices in Agriculture for economic growth in Chenango County and the surrounding region. The Council will lead, coordinate, evaluate and pursue Agricultural activities that are diversified, profitable and environmentally responsible. Ken Smith, kas294@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 19 ========================================= 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:15 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County (99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815) Every year the Chenango County 4-H Leaders Association offer a college scholarship to graduating seniors that are enrolled in Chenango County 4-H.  All application are due to the 4-H Office by May 1st.4-H Leaders Association Scholarship Application Richard Turrell, rlt229@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 15 ========================================= 4-H Animal Crackers-Cornell Saturday, May 5, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm “Animal Crackers: Horse Diggety Dog!” Saturday, May 5, 2018  Cornell UniversityThe annual Animal Crackers program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on, science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics. This workshop is for 4-H members interested in learning more about their favorite livestock, companion or pet animal species; emphasis on different species groupings and activities varies annually. Participants will learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with faculty, staff, students, professional producers, industry experts, and more, utilizing the unique facilities of Cornell University. Hands-on workshops are planned for each species group.Who: The program is geared to 4-H members involved in animal science projects. Youth are strongly encouraged to attend with their parents or chaperones. Suggested age range is 9-12, however, all youth 9 and up are welcome.Why: This is a unique opportunity for youth to experience hands-on activities in a university setting, explore career options in animal science, and expand their knowledge through scientific inquiry.Registration: Participants must register with Janet, 607-334-5841 x12 or jlp27@cornell.eduCost: $15 per youth participant, Participants must bring their own lunch and drinks. Description: Each year an opening presentation kicks off the event with a welcoming statement or remarks related to the annual theme. Livestock production themes are usually offered in even years and Horse programs are rotated in odd years. A noon-time demonstration and closing program is also typically featured.Examples of some of the fun things participants have experienced in the past: The Cornell Raptor Program, ultrasound technology, Herding dogs at work, Disc dogs in action, barrel racing, driving, poop soup, and more! http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events-2/animal-crackers/. ========================================= Chenango County CCE Board Meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Join us at 7:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month for out Board meeting!We would love to see you here!CCE-Chenango is delighted to have 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! ========================================= 4-H Dairy Goat Fitting Clinic Friday, May 25, 2018 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm At The Graham Family, Surf-turf-farm, in Otselic ========================================= 4-H Cooperstown Farmers' Museum Junior Livestock Show Entry Deadline Monday, June 4, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The Junior Livestock Show in Cooperstown, NY, entry deadline is June 4th, 2018The show is July 8th to July 10, 2018The Junior Livestock Show begins Sunday evening, July 9, at 5:00 p.m. with a chicken barbecue for the public and show exhibitors. The cost for the barbecue dinner is $10.00 per person. At 7:30 p.m., an ice cream social is open to participants and the general public – free of charge.On Monday, July 11 at 9:30 a.m., judging begins for animals and showmanship classes, which test the handler’s ability to present their fit and well-groomed animals in the way that best shows off their conformation. At 5:00 p.m. the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health leads a discussion on safe spaces on the farm. Prizes are awarded at 6:00 p.m. for the best posters displayed in the visitor tent in the Farm Safety for Kidz Poster Contest.On Tuesday, July 11, judging begins at 9:00 a.m. At 2:30 p.m., the Grand Champions in the dairy, beef, dairy goat, sheep, and swine divisions will join the winners of the F. Ambrose Clark Livestock Trophy, The Farmers’ Museum Cup, and The Farmers’ Museum Dairy Goat Cup in a Parade of Champions.Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information about the Junior Livestock Show, contact Meg at (607) 547-1452.  Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 12 ========================================= Agriculture Development Council Monthly Meeting Tuesday, June 5, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Please join us for our ADC meetings, the first Tuesday each month at 12:00PM!MissionThe Agriculture Development Council will explore, nurture and assist the development of new and traditional practices in Agriculture for economic and traditional practices in Agriculture for economic growth in Chenango County and the surrounding region. The Council will lead, coordinate, evaluate and pursue Agricultural activities that are diversified, profitable and environmentally responsible. Ken Smith, kas294@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 19 ========================================= 4-H Survival Skills Challenge Saturday, June 9, 2018 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Millbrook Park (Nate Park Lane New Berlin, New York 13411) Do you think you have what it takes? Put your skills to the test in the Chenango County 4-H Survival Skills Challenge!Join us June 9th, 2018, 9 AM at Millbrook Park for the first 4-H Survival Skills Challenge!Teams of four youth (10 and up) will rotate through five main stations where they will complete tasks in kayaking, wayfinding,foraging, fire starting, and shelter building. Navigate through the outdoor terrain, build your camp, and use your resources wisely to see which team will come out on top!Get started on registration here with these links: Complete paper registration or online registration formMake sure all team members are enrolled 4-H members, if not already (Paperwork here)Make sure your coach is a Chenango County 4-H volunteer, if not already (Paperwork here)Send or drop off the registration and/or registration fee to the 4-H office at 99 N. Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815 Event Schedule: 9:00-10:00 AM • Registration and Orientation (for those wanting to tour the course and learn more about the equipment and tasks)10:00 AM-1:00 PM • Skills Challenge1:00-1:45 PM • Lunch and Calculations (Bring your own picnic lunch)1:45-2:00 PM • AwardsGuidelines:Teams will be made up of four youth, each team having their own adult coach. Participants MUST be enrolled in 4-H by time of registration to participate. Coaches must be enrolled volunteers with Chenango County 4-H and be at least 21 years of age. Individuals without a four person team can register to be placed on a team. Complete just the applicable parts of the registration form.Youth must be at least 10 years of age to participate, maximum 18 years old. Cost to register a team is $10, cost to register an individual is $5 if you register by May 18. Late registrations will be charged $5 extra. Monies can be mailed to or dropped off to Chenango County CCE at 99 North Broad St Norwich, NY 13815 at time of registration. Checks can be made payable to CCE Chenango.Limited number of teams can participate. First come, first serve. Extra teams will be waitlistedQuestions can be directed to Christina Hall at 607-334-5841 x14 or clh262@cornell.eduMillbrook Park • Nate Park Lane • New Berlin, New York 13411Sponsored by: Christina Hall, clh262@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 x. 14 ========================================= 4-H Pollorum Testing Monday, June 18, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Chenango County Fairgrounds (168 E Main S Norwich , NY 13815) At the Chenango County Fair Grounds June 27 from 6-7:15pm to complete Pollorum Testing for all non waterfowl entering County and State Fair. All poultry must have a current year pollorum test or whole flock test in order to be allowed to compete. Birds that were purchased from a hatchery during the current year do not have to be tested if they are accompanied by a certificate showing that they came from a pollorum free facility.If you are exhibiting nonwaterfowl poultry at the fair, you must have them Pollorum tested and leg banded before fair. Birds purchased from a tested hatchery this current year can be entered as long as they are accompanied by a receipt showing the NPIP certification. Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 12 ========================================= Chenango County CCE Board Meeting Tuesday, June 19, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Join us at 7:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month for out Board meeting!We would love to see you here!CCE-Chenango is delighted to have 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! ========================================= CNY 4-H Dairy Judging Tour Monday, June 25, 2018 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CNY 4-H Dairy Judging TourRegistrations Due June 20th.Contact Janet to register:  jlp27@cornell.edu Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 12 ========================================= Agriculture Development Council Monthly Meeting Tuesday, July 3, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Please join us for our ADC meetings, the first Tuesday each month at 12:00PM!MissionThe Agriculture Development Council will explore, nurture and assist the development of new and traditional practices in Agriculture for economic and traditional practices in Agriculture for economic growth in Chenango County and the surrounding region. The Council will lead, coordinate, evaluate and pursue Agricultural activities that are diversified, profitable and environmentally responsible. Ken Smith, kas294@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 19 ========================================= 4-H Cooperstown Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show Sunday, July 8, 2018 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Farmers' Museum (5775 State Highway 80 Cooperstown, ny 13326) July 8-10, 2018Get ready Chenango County 4-H - the annual Junior Livestock Show is coming! This show is a celebration of youth in agriculture! The show is the second largest youth competition in the state and the only one of its kind sponsored by a museum in the United States. A tradition in central New York, the event features the area’s best livestock and youth exhibitors from a nine-county region. More than 300 youth handlers and 750 animals are expected to participate. The event tests the skills of participants (ages eight to eighteen) who present animals (dairy cows, beef, swine, goats, and sheep of various breeds) that they own, care for and have prepared for competition.All enrolled 4-H’ers in Chenango County 4-H are eligible to compete at this show. Entry books will be mailed to dairy and livestock families by the beginning of May. Entries must be completed and returned to Janet at the 4-H Office no later than June 1. Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 12 ========================================= 4-H County Fair Entries Due Monday, July 16, 2018 9:30 am - 4:00 pm County Fair Entries due by 4:00PM to the Cooperative Extension Office! Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 12 ========================================= 4-H Case Building Clean-up Monday, July 23, 2018 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Help clean up the Case Building at the Fair Grounds! Getting ready for fair!! ========================================= Agriculture Development Council Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 4, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Please join us for our ADC meetings, the first Tuesday each month at 12:00PM!MissionThe Agriculture Development Council will explore, nurture and assist the development of new and traditional practices in Agriculture for economic and traditional practices in Agriculture for economic growth in Chenango County and the surrounding region. The Council will lead, coordinate, evaluate and pursue Agricultural activities that are diversified, profitable and environmentally responsible. Ken Smith, kas294@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext 19 ========================================= Chenango County CCE Board Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Join us at 7:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month for out Board meeting!We would love to see you here!CCE-Chenango is delighted to have 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! ========================================= Chenango County CCE Board Meeting Tuesday, October 16, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Join us at 7:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month for out Board meeting!We would love to see you here!CCE-Chenango is delighted to have 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! ========================================= Chenango County CCE Board Meeting Tuesday, November 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Join us at 7:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month for out Board meeting!We would love to see you here!CCE-Chenango is delighted to have 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! =========================================