4-H at Friends of Rogers Center Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4-H at Friends of Rogers, in Sherburne. We will explore different parts of the property & habitats and each month will have a new focus. 1st Wed each month. Youth 8 and up can join without a parent.EMAIL ERICA TO REGISTER at elc97@cornell.edu ========================================= Animal Crackers Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm All Creatures Great and Small featuring Horse, Swine, Beef, and Dog!The 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.Contact the Erica to register or for more information, at elc97@cornell.edu Youth Free. $15 per adult. Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 ========================================= ​Introduction to Whole Grain Bread Baking Saturday, May 4, 2024 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Chenango Family Food CO-OP, 105 E Main St , Norwich, NY 13815 Learn the secrets of baking with whole grain flours. Discover invaluable tips for not only the baking process but also the proper storage of both your whole grain flour and the delectable breads you create.   0 Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Wholegrainbread_208 ========================================= 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship Monday, May 6, 2024 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 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Scholarship Deadline Monday, May 6, 2024 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 ========================================= 4-H Bug Club Series Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Our annul Bug Club series is back! Come learn about insects with entomology expert Miss Jen!4-H Bug Club: Learn about the importance of insects and how to identify and collect them. Join in one or all 4 sessions, of this Bug Club series.Open to all aged 4-H’ers. April 24 from 6p to 8p we will kick off Bug Club with Movie Night & popcorn! Either Bug's Life or Antz!! Watch the movie with other 4-H’ers at our CCE office in Norwich.May 8, from 6p to 7:30p Come learn about the awesome world of insects!! Practice netting for insects. June 5, from 6p to 7:30p Learn how to pin, point & preserve insects. Make a box to keep your insects. July Date TBD Insect netting and picnic at Jen's farm in Guilford!! Free Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Entomology_208 ========================================= 4-H'ers in the Garden, with Grow Cook Serve Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 4-H Kids in the Garden is back! Come learn about mushrooms, seed starting, edible gardening and succulent gardens! Sound like fun? Check it out! Our July program will be a farm field trip and will be offered to those who attended 2 or more sessions.April, May & June programs will be held at CCE Building in Norwich.REGISTER HERE: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Kidsingarden_208We'll meet the 2nd Tuesday each month, in April, May, June & July. April, May & June programs will be held at CCE Building in Norwich. free Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Kidsingarden_208 ========================================= Introduction to Home Food Preservation Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Chenango Family Food CO-OP, 105 E Main St , Norwich, NY 13815 Join Master Food Preserver Alexis Woodcock to learn the basics of food preservation. Understand the importance of food safety and best practices when preserving food. Then discover the tools and recipes to create your food preservation kitchen.                                                                                                            0 Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Homefoodpreservation_208 ========================================= Making Time For Self Care! Thursday, May 23, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month join SNAP-ED and Grow Cook Serve as we discuss the importance of self-care for your physical and mental health. We will discuss strategies to build a self-care routine and share tips on ways to add more “exercise” for your mental health. This workshop is free, but space is limited, so register soon! 0 Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Selfcare_208 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, May 28, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 a 11 member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers; 1 voting members 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 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 ========================================= Let's Start a Sourdough Starter Saturday, June 1, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Chenango Family Food CO-OP, 105 E Main St , Norwich, NY 13815 Learn the step-by-step process on how to feed and maintain a healthy sourdough starter in order to create successful sourdough bread. 0 Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Sourdoughstarter_208 ========================================= 4-H at Friends of Rogers Center Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4-H at Friends of Rogers, in Sherburne. We will explore different parts of the property & habitats and each month will have a new focus. 1st Wed each month. Youth 8 and up can join without a parent.EMAIL ERICA TO REGISTER at elc97@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Bug Club Series Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Our annul Bug Club series is back! Come learn about insects with entomology expert Miss Jen!4-H Bug Club: Learn about the importance of insects and how to identify and collect them. Join in one or all 4 sessions, of this Bug Club series.Open to all aged 4-H’ers. April 24 from 6p to 8p we will kick off Bug Club with Movie Night & popcorn! Either Bug's Life or Antz!! Watch the movie with other 4-H’ers at our CCE office in Norwich.May 8, from 6p to 7:30p Come learn about the awesome world of insects!! Practice netting for insects. June 5, from 6p to 7:30p Learn how to pin, point & preserve insects. Make a box to keep your insects. July Date TBD Insect netting and picnic at Jen's farm in Guilford!! Free Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Entomology_208 ========================================= 4-H'ers in the Garden, with Grow Cook Serve Tuesday, June 11, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 4-H Kids in the Garden is back! Come learn about mushrooms, seed starting, edible gardening and succulent gardens! Sound like fun? Check it out! Our July program will be a farm field trip and will be offered to those who attended 2 or more sessions.April, May & June programs will be held at CCE Building in Norwich.REGISTER HERE: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Kidsingarden_208We'll meet the 2nd Tuesday each month, in April, May, June & July. April, May & June programs will be held at CCE Building in Norwich. free Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Kidsingarden_208 ========================================= Brew Kombucha at Home! Thursday, June 13, 2024 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Chenango Family Food CO-OP, 105 E Main St , Norwich, NY 13815 In this beginner class, Alexis Woodcock will walk you through the entire process of making kombucha at home. We will discuss building a SCOBY, fermentation, flavoring, and bottling. 0 Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Kombucha_208 ========================================= Becoming a Sharper Chef Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Learn why knife skills are an essential tool for the home chef. Discover tips and tricks to help you chop, dice, and mince your way to healthier meals. You will put your new skills to the test when we create fresh salsa together. Alexis Woodcock, asw239@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1120 Registration: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SharperChef_208 ========================================= Chenango County Pullorum Testing Clinic 2024 Tuesday, June 25, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 E Main S , Norwich , NY 13815 This event is for anyone that plans on showing poultry at the County Fair that does not have a pullorum certificate from the hatchery. All poultry need a pullorum test or be able to provide a pullorum certificate from the hatchery to exhibit their birds.This clinic will be on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 from 4-5:30 pm at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. You must sign up for a family slot for birds to be tested. PLEASE NOTE: Victoria will be in touch via email on the confirmed time slot for your family the Friday before testing.  Victoria Ryan, vmr39@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext. 1115 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PullorumTesting2024_208 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 a 11 member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers; 1 voting members 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 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 ========================================= 4-H at Friends of Rogers Center Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4-H at Friends of Rogers, in Sherburne. We will explore different parts of the property & habitats and each month will have a new focus. 1st Wed each month. Youth 8 and up can join without a parent.EMAIL ERICA TO REGISTER at elc97@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H'ers in the Garden, with Grow Cook Serve Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 4-H Kids in the Garden is back! Come learn about mushrooms, seed starting, edible gardening and succulent gardens! Sound like fun? Check it out! Our July program will be a farm field trip and will be offered to those who attended 2 or more sessions.April, May & June programs will be held at CCE Building in Norwich.REGISTER HERE: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Kidsingarden_208We'll meet the 2nd Tuesday each month, in April, May, June & July. April, May & June programs will be held at CCE Building in Norwich. free Erica Clark, elc97@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext.1114 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Kidsingarden_208 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, September 24, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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 a 11 member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers; 1 voting members 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 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 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, November 26, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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 a 11 member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers; 1 voting members 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 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 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 5, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 a 11 member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers; 1 voting members 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 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 =========================================