Agriculture Development Council Monthly Meeting Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 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. 1119 ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Monday, November 11, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Please keep in mind the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days in observation of the Holiday Season: November 11, 28, & 29December 24 &25Programs will continues as scheduled.  ========================================= Chenango County CCE Board Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2019 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! ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Please keep in mind the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days in observation of the Holiday Season: November 11, 28, & 29December 24 &25Programs will continues as scheduled.  ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Friday, November 29, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Please keep in mind the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days in observation of the Holiday Season: November 11, 28, & 29December 24 &25Programs will continues as scheduled.  ========================================= Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County Annual Meeting Wednesday, December 4, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Norwich Campus in Community Room, 132A-B 20 Conkey Ave, Norwich, New York 13815 Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County Staff and Board Members for this years Annual Meeting.December 4th at 12:00 at the Morrisville College Norwich Campus in Community Room, 132A-B, 20 Conkey Ave, Norwich, NY 13815Enjoy lunch with staff catered by the Ontario. Meeting will include guest speaker Amanda Hewitt from Nelson Farms, program updates, and recognition of volunteers.Please RSVP with Rhonda by November 27th, at (607) 334-5841x1111 Rhonda Turrell, rlt236@cornell.edu, (607) 334=5841 x1111 ========================================= 4-H Leaders and Volunteers Association Appreciation Tea and Auction Friday, December 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Christmas Tea is a fundraiser event for the Chenango County 4H Leaders/Volunteers Association. Each year the Christmas Tea is hosted by one Chenango County 4H club. They host this tea to show their appreciation for all of the work the Association does to help 4-H.  Date: December 6, 2019 Time:6:00pmLocation: The Ballroom at Chenango Inn & Suites (former Howard Johnsons)75 N. Broad St Norwich, NY 13815Open the full invitation here ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Tuesday, December 24, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Please keep in mind the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days in observation of the Holiday Season: November 11, 28, & 29December 24 &25Programs will continues as scheduled.  ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Wednesday, December 25, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Please keep in mind the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days in observation of the Holiday Season: November 11, 28, & 29December 24 &25Programs will continues as scheduled.  ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, January 3, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, January 10, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, January 17, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= Closed in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Janaury 20.4-H programming will continue as scheduled. If there are any questions, please contact the CCE office during business hours. We will see everyone back in the office on Tuesday, January 21. ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, January 24, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, January 31, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Sewing Scholarship Due Saturday, February 1, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friends of 4-H is offering up to a $25.00 in multiple funded scholarships for fabric and notions available to all 4-H Members in Chenango County.(Cloverbuds will be offered up to $10.00). Scholarships are awarded to help promote and encourage more youth to sew and create textiles throughout the county. 4-H members may purchase sewing supplies with this scholarship for any fabric project completed in this 4-H calendar year. This scholarship will allow for recipients to purchase fabric, patterns, thread, and materials for their project from a place of their choice. However, all receipts from purchases need to be turned into the 4-H Office for reimbursement. Awarded scholarship recipients are required to:Participate in Clothing Evaluations, Clothing Review, and exhibit at the Chenango County Fair this upcoming summer. Submit a photograph and thank you to the Master Clothing and Textile Group upon completion of the project. (The 4-H office can assist you with taking the photo)Download the scholarship here Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentation Registration Form Due Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The 2020 County Public Presentations will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020.Registration forms are due to this office by Wednesday, February 5th.Here is a link to the registration form. Richard Turrell, rlt229@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1115 ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, February 7, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure Ice Fishing Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for ice fishing (with hot cocoa and hot dogs)! We will provide the ice fishing equipment. Please bring your warm winter clothing and winter boots. Come learn the basics of ice fishing and about the different types of gear and bait and then test out your skills. Location to be determined.Email or call Erica Clark to register. You must be a 4-H member to participate. Enroll in 4-H for free here. Pre-registration required, contact Erica at 607-334-5841 x1114 or elc97@cornell.edu  Free! Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, February 14, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= Closed for President's Day Monday, February 17, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County will be closed for President's Day. If there is a class, workshop, or 4-H event scheduled they will still be held on this day. ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure Snowshoeing Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Join us for a snowshoeing adventure (or hike if we have no snow) at Rogers Environmental Education Center (transportation available from CCE)We have the snowshoes, please bring your winter boots and jacket, snow pants, gloves, hat, water bottle, bag lunch and sense of adventure!To participate in a program, you need to be a 4-H member. Enroll in 4-H for free here.Space is limited, please sign up with Erica at elc97@cornell.edu or 607-334-5841x1114 Free! Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 ========================================= 4-H Craft Camp Monday, February 17, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 4-H Craft Camp, February 17-21, 2020 Join Us During your February Break & Get Crafty! ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, February 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, February 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= Guernsey Calf Award Application Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:15 am - 12:00 pm The Calf Scholarship Award Program is sponsored by the New York State Guernsey Breeders Association for the purpose of encouraging those who do not presently ownGuernseys to become involved with the Guernsey Breed. A purebred Guernsey Calf will be awarded to the applicant who shows interest in the Guernsey breed and who has demonstrated the capabilities of developing the animal to its fullest potential. Applicant must be age 9-15 as of January 1st of application year. You do not have to belong to 4H, FFA, or a breed club to participate.Award will be presented to the winner at the New York State Guernsey Breeders’ Annual Meeting in April.Link for application. ========================================= 4-H Livestock Scholarship Application Due Sunday, March 1, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Do you want to raise and show an animal species you currently do not have?Apply for a 4-H Livestock Scholarship........Application Due March 1st..4-H Livestock Scholarship Application Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Dairy and Horse Bowl Practices Friday, March 6, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come to the CCE Office on Friday nights this winter to learn more about cows and horses!  Rhonda Turrell will be leading horse bowl practices from 6-8pm and Janet will be leading dairy bowl practices 7-8pm. All practices will be hands-on and will cover the basic animal biology through industry events.Dates for practices: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31February 7, 14, 21, 28March 6 Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= CANCELED: Grow Cook Serve Nutrition Education Workshops Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLEDCome join SNAP-ED nutrition educators to learn the health benefits and how to prepare nutritious in-season produce.Spring Workshops will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5-6pm at 99 North Broad Street.Workshop is FREE but space is limited so please register in advance at (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 or asw239@cornell.edu Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 ========================================= Ag Literacy Week Monday, March 16, 2020 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Please join us in celebrating Agricultural Literacy Week.  In celebration of New York agriculture, volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to second graders. Students and teachers will also benefit from hands-on lessons and receive follow up activities. The book will be donated to the school or classroom library with a bookplate recognizing the donor and NY Agricultural Literacy Week. 2,000 books were donated last year while thousands of second graders participated in fun and educational activities.About This Year's BookRight This Very MinuteWritten by by Lisl H. DetlefsenArt by Renée KurillaWe are often hungry "right this very minute" throughout the day for breakfast, or lunch, or a snack. But do you we ever think about what farmers are doing "right this very minute" to ensure we have safe, nutritious and delicious foods when we want them? Right This Very Minute: A table-to-farm book about food and farming connects the foods we find ourselves wanting during the course of a day to the work farmers are doing every day to grow, raise and produce our food. This book will take students on an explorative journey to trace the food on their plate back to its source- the farmer.Contributing nearly $2.4 billion to the state gross domestic product and covering approximately 7.3 million acres, agriculture is vital to New York State. We are excited to feature a book that displays the unique markets and diversity that encompasses many aspects of New York's agriculture while also focusing on food production and how consumers contribute to agriculture.Right This Very Minute: A table-to-farm book about food and farming highlights the story of agriculture with vivid illustrations and a community-centric storyline. Students will understand the importance of agriculture as an economic driver in communities across New York, and develop an awareness for where their food comes from and its journey. Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Pheasant Rearing Project Friday, March 20, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4-H Pheasant Rearing Program - Orders Due March 20thDay-old Ring-necked pheasant chicks will again be available to 4-H'ers and local families for rearing and releasing in Chenango County. This 8-week project is very similar to raising day-old chicks and teaches:ResponsibilityNatural Resource and Wildlife ManagementRecord-KeepingThose interested in finding out more or to place an order should contact Janet prior to March 20, 2018 at 607-334-5841 x12 or jlp27@cornell.edu. We recommend minimum orders of 25 chicks. Free-will donation of $5 to help cover the costs of printing and mailing the Pheasant Rearing Guide. ========================================= CANCELLED: 4-H Outdoor Adventure Maple Program Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLEDMaple and more! It is that time of year! Come tap a maple tree, learn how maple syrup is made and taste some maple products! We will check out Schmidt's Scattered Maples farm and see how they do it! Please contact Erica to sign up. Free! Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 ========================================= CANCELED: 4-H Sewing Camp Monday, April 6, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED2020 4-H Sewing CampDear 4-H Members,In an effort to better teach sewing skills and create lasting projects, this year’s 4-H Sewing Camp will offer the following projects to sew:Beginner (1-3rd year, dependent upon sewing experience):Fun Fish Tote (pattern/fabric provided)Plus a Fun hand sewing projectJunior (3-5th year, dependent upon sewing experience):Pajama Pants or pajama shorts or elastic waist skirtExperienced (5+ years, dependent upon sewing experience):Dress, pattern choices will be available at CCE, to choose fromFleece pullover, pattern will be availableAny questions contact Janet at the 4-H Office, jlp27@cornell.edu or 607-334-5841 x12.2020 4-H Sewing Camp ScheduleApril 6-10In addition to making your main project, campers will learn how to measure themselves to pick the right sized pattern, and create smaller sewing projects. Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= CANCELED: 4-H Sewing Camp Tuesday, April 7, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED2020 4-H Sewing CampDear 4-H Members,In an effort to better teach sewing skills and create lasting projects, this year’s 4-H Sewing Camp will offer the following projects to sew:Beginner (1-3rd year, dependent upon sewing experience):Fun Fish Tote (pattern/fabric provided)Plus a Fun hand sewing projectJunior (3-5th year, dependent upon sewing experience):Pajama Pants or pajama shorts or elastic waist skirtExperienced (5+ years, dependent upon sewing experience):Dress, pattern choices will be available at CCE, to choose fromFleece pullover, pattern will be availableAny questions contact Janet at the 4-H Office, jlp27@cornell.edu or 607-334-5841 x12.2020 4-H Sewing Camp ScheduleApril 6-10In addition to making your main project, campers will learn how to measure themselves to pick the right sized pattern, and create smaller sewing projects. Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= Planning Your Garden Webinar Tuesday, April 7, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Are you self-isolating because of COVID-19? Join the club! With the right mindset - and our gardens - we’ll get through this. This enforced time at home is the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and start a garden! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County for a 4-week, free, webinar series teaching the basics of gardening from seed starting to reaping what you sow. Welcome to Part 1 of this series!If you’re new to gardening—and even if you’re not—starting your garden can feel overwhelming. The good news is you don’t have to be a master gardener to create a garden plan that yields a healthy harvest. Register Below! Free Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 ========================================= CANCELED: 4-H Sewing Camp Wednesday, April 8, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED2020 4-H Sewing CampDear 4-H Members,In an effort to better teach sewing skills and create lasting projects, this year’s 4-H Sewing Camp will offer the following projects to sew:Beginner (1-3rd year, dependent upon sewing experience):Fun Fish Tote (pattern/fabric provided)Plus a Fun hand sewing projectJunior (3-5th year, dependent upon sewing experience):Pajama Pants or pajama shorts or elastic waist skirtExperienced (5+ years, dependent upon sewing experience):Dress, pattern choices will be available at CCE, to choose fromFleece pullover, pattern will be availableAny questions contact Janet at the 4-H Office, jlp27@cornell.edu or 607-334-5841 x12.2020 4-H Sewing Camp ScheduleApril 6-10In addition to making your main project, campers will learn how to measure themselves to pick the right sized pattern, and create smaller sewing projects. Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= CANCELED: Grow Cook Serve Nutrition Education Workshops Wednesday, April 8, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLEDCome join SNAP-ED nutrition educators to learn the health benefits and how to prepare nutritious in-season produce.Spring Workshops will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5-6pm at 99 North Broad Street.Workshop is FREE but space is limited so please register in advance at (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 or asw239@cornell.edu Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 ========================================= CANCELED: 4-H Sewing Camp Thursday, April 9, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED2020 4-H Sewing CampDear 4-H Members,In an effort to better teach sewing skills and create lasting projects, this year’s 4-H Sewing Camp will offer the following projects to sew:Beginner (1-3rd year, dependent upon sewing experience):Fun Fish Tote (pattern/fabric provided)Plus a Fun hand sewing projectJunior (3-5th year, dependent upon sewing experience):Pajama Pants or pajama shorts or elastic waist skirtExperienced (5+ years, dependent upon sewing experience):Dress, pattern choices will be available at CCE, to choose fromFleece pullover, pattern will be availableAny questions contact Janet at the 4-H Office, jlp27@cornell.edu or 607-334-5841 x12.2020 4-H Sewing Camp ScheduleApril 6-10In addition to making your main project, campers will learn how to measure themselves to pick the right sized pattern, and create smaller sewing projects. Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= CANCELED: 4-H Sewing Camp Friday, April 10, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED2020 4-H Sewing CampDear 4-H Members,In an effort to better teach sewing skills and create lasting projects, this year’s 4-H Sewing Camp will offer the following projects to sew:Beginner (1-3rd year, dependent upon sewing experience):Fun Fish Tote (pattern/fabric provided)Plus a Fun hand sewing projectJunior (3-5th year, dependent upon sewing experience):Pajama Pants or pajama shorts or elastic waist skirtExperienced (5+ years, dependent upon sewing experience):Dress, pattern choices will be available at CCE, to choose fromFleece pullover, pattern will be availableAny questions contact Janet at the 4-H Office, jlp27@cornell.edu or 607-334-5841 x12.2020 4-H Sewing Camp ScheduleApril 6-10In addition to making your main project, campers will learn how to measure themselves to pick the right sized pattern, and create smaller sewing projects. Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure: Whaupaunaucau Walkabout Saturday, April 11, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Come explore Whaupaunaucau State Forest, in North Norwich. Learn how to build a campfire and make a shelter. To participate in the program, you need to be a 4-H member. Enroll in 4-H for free here!Must be 8 and older to attend.Email or call Erica Clark for more info and to register. Free! Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 ========================================= Seed Starting-Webinar Tuesday, April 14, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Are you self-isolating because of COVID-19? Join the club! With the right mindset - and our gardens - we’ll get through this. This enforced time at home is the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and start a garden! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County for a 4-week, free, webinar series teaching the basics of gardening from seed starting to reaping what you sow. Welcome to Part 2 of this series!Learn how to start your own plants from seed - indoors & out. From preparing to sow the seeds all the way to final steps before planting outdoors Free Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 ========================================= Building Soil and Composting - Webinar Tuesday, April 21, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Are you self-isolating because of COVID-19? Join the club! With the right mindset - and our gardens - we’ll get through this. This enforced time at home is the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and start a garden! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County for a 4-week, free, webinar series teaching the basics of gardening from seed starting to reaping what you sow. Welcome to Part 3 of this series!Discover how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient rich compost. Learn several compost management tips as well as how to build healthy soils for an abundant garden.Register Below! Free Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 ========================================= Garden Pest and Disease Management - Webinar Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Are you self-isolating because of COVID-19? Join the club! With the right mindset - and our gardens - we’ll get through this. This enforced time at home is the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and start a garden! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County for a 4-week, free, webinar series teaching the basics of gardening from seed starting to reaping what you sow. Welcome to Part 4 of this series!Learn how to identify and treat common diseases and pest problems in the home vegetable garden using natural and organic methods. Register Below! Free Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Scholarship Deadline Friday, May 1, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a youth who has been active in the Chenango County 4-H Dairy Program. Applicants must be a senior in high school and plan to further their education at a two or four year college or in a certificate degree program. Scholarship payment will be made to winner upon presenting proof of college or program enrollment and the successful completion of one semester. Please use the following application to apply:4-H Dairy Scholarship Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship Friday, May 1, 2020 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. 1115 ========================================= Chenango County Dairy Day Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 East Main Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come check out the new aspects of this years Dairy Day!• Horse Drawn Carriage Rides• Dan the Snake Man • A NEW Parade Route!Dairy Day Parade Registration FormFind more forms and Information here: http://ccechenango.org/agriculture/dairy-dayDairy Day has now become an annual tradition and we are proud to announce that the planning of our Eighteenth Annual Dairy Day is underway! As in the past, a committee consisting of dairy farmers, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Farm Bureau members, USDA employees, and local Chenango County businesses are planning a fun-filled and exciting Dairy Day.The 2020 Dairy Day celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. Similar to previous years, we are planning to begin the day at 10:00AM with a parade in the City of Norwich leading to the Fairgrounds. This years parade has a NEW ROUTE!! Beginning at the CWS/Acheive parking lot and proceeding down Maydole Street to the Fair grounds!!! Family activities and educational exhibits celebrating Chenango County’s agricultural heritage and the importance of the dairy industry, its past, present, and future will be present. Ashley Russell, anr72@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1116 ========================================= 4-H Non Perisable and Perishable Projects Pre-Fair Judging Saturday, August 8, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pre-fair judging to take place at the Case Building:Non-Perishable: Saturday, August 8th Perishable: Monday, August 10th ========================================= Chenango County Fair Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 East Main Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Come see us at the great Chenango County Fair!The Chenango County Agricultural Society, Inc. of Norwich, New York is very proud to sponsor the Chenango County Fairgrounds which is host to the CHENANGO COUNTY FAIR and a variety of events during the year.County Fair Registration—July 20Livestock Pen Set-up—7pm, July 27Fair Clean Up—9:00am, July 274:00pm All entries due to the 4-H office CCE/4-H Office  July 20th, 2020 4:00pmSaturday before fair, August 10th: 10:00am-1:00pm 4-H Judging for Non-Perishable Exhibits HL Case Building Monday, August 10th, 12 noon Animal Barns open to exhibitors, 4:00pm - 7:00pm 4-H Judging for Perishable Exhibits  Animal shows begin Tuesday at 12 noon. $5 general admission/4-H admission rate Janet Pfromm, jlp27@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1112 ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The Chenango County CCE office will be closed Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.  =========================================