4-H Animal Care Workshop Saturday, January 24, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Date: Saturday, Jan 24, 2026Time: 1-4pmWhere: CaroVail 55 Columbus St., AuburnWhat: Learn more about how to keep health and cost records for 4-H project animals. We will go through all of the records that are in the project book for the Market Livestock Auction to make sure youth and their adult helpers feel confident turning in a fully complete project book at the end of the project. Record keeping is important for youth who are raising a project animal but not auctioning it as well.State Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Goodale will present information on how to have a healthy and safe fair and how good record keeping can help smooth your fair check in process.This event fulfills the Market Livestock Auction requirement one animal agricultural workshop. Register here. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AnimalCare-2_205 ========================================= Produced in New York Mini Recipe Workshop Monday, January 26, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 Learn how to excel at the Produced in New York showcase. We will talk about choosing a recipe, prepping ingredients, and how to demonstrate different skills. We will practice how to demonstrate a recipe for a judge using a simple no bake cookie recipe. Please let the office know if you plan on attending and have any kind of food allergy at smw352@cornell.edu. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PiNYMiniRecipe_205 ========================================= 2026 Produced in New York Cooking Demonstration Saturday, February 7, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PiNY is a silent food demonstration highlighting food products produced in New York State. Youth demonstrate knowledge and skill by preparing a recipe containing at least one cup of a New York grown or produced ingredient. All enrolled 4-H members can participate, including Cloverbuds.Youth competing in PiNY will gain skills in planning and preparation, organization, problem solving and making healthy choices. Participants will learn about the nutritional value of foods and where their food comes from, how to plan healthy meals and how to make adaptations to recipes.The Produced in NY contest is a great introduction to public speaking. There is no need to talk during the presentation, but judges may ask questions of participants. Participants demonstrate simultaneously with other youth leading to a less intimidating atmosphere. Judges evaluate the 4-H member’s skills, neatness, organization, taste, appearance, and nutritional value. Participants will fill out a Menu Planning Sheet which describes a complete menu for one meal which includes: the featured recipe, a statement of where the recipe came from, lists major nutrients found in the recipe and their function, and information about the featured New York State product.The top participants are specially recognized and receive first chance at representing Cayuga County at the New York State Fair contest.”Registration deadline is Friday, January 28, 2026DATE: Saturday, February 7, 2026LOCATION: Vince's Park (NY-318, Seneca Falls, NY 13148)TIME: 9am - 12 pmTIME SLOTS: (choose 1 slot)9am - 9:45am10am - 10:45am11am - 11:45amALL recipes must be submitted to Christie Brewer by January 28 at cmb446@cornell.eduTo watch a video on how to give a PINY demonstration, go to: https://youtu.be/3YbvVD5aQLk Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4HPINY2026_245 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Practice Zoom Wednesday, February 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event In this zoom youth will learn the basics of presenting in public including the structure of a presentation and how to be an engaging speaker. Youth should bring 12 note cards, a writing utensil, and be in a room where they can comfortably turn on their camera and give a short presentation. They should bring their topic for their presentation and the research that they have completed so far.Participation in this event fulfills the requirement for public speaking/communication for MLA participants. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026PublicPresentationZoom_205 ========================================= Owasco Meat Tour Tuesday, February 17, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Join 4-H and the Market Livestock Auction for this opportunity to look into how livestock is processed. Participants will tour the processing area of a USDA-inspected, custom processing facility. Participants will see how carcasses are prepared and cut down into retail cuts. Cuts are a large and difficult portion of the Livestock Skillathon - this is a great opportunity for youth interested in competing in Livestock Skillathon to learn right from the source!This event fulfills the requirement for Market Livestock Participants for animal agriculture workshop attendance.This event is not intended for Cloverbuds. Youth should be 8+ years and enrolled in 4-H. Parents are asked to attend with their 4-Hers. Participants should dress warmly and wear clean, sturdy shoes. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/OwascoMeat-2_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, February 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include: Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub-2_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, February 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include: Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub-2_205 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= 2026 Public Presentations Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 20264-H Public PresentationsFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:00 am- 1pmAwards will be given at the end the event. Youth and families are encourage to stay to provide a positive audience for all youth.CCE of Cayuga County248 Grant Ave, AuburnRegistration Required by February 16The Public Presentations event provide youth an opportunity to develop and polish their public speaking skills. For this event, 4-H Youth will choose their own subject matter, or topic to create a public presentation. Through public presentations, youth learn to: express themselves clearly and convincingly; organize their ideas and present them in a logic order; research subjects; problem solving skills; develop self-confidence and much more. There are 5 different public presentations that 4-H Members can choose from. These option include: Demonstration, Illustrated Talk, Formal Speech, Recitation, Food Demonstration and Team Presentations.If your presentation includes a Food Demonstration or live animal you must email Sara Wagner at smw352@cornell.edu to ensure that your presentation can be supported. Live animals or food demonstrations including tree nuts or peanuts will not be permitted at the District Public Presentation event.More information on Public Presentations on the 4-H website.Presenter's guides can be found here.4-H curriculum on effective public speaking, suitable for club or independent member use, can be found here. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2025PublicPresentations-2-2_205 ========================================= Youth Tractor Safety Certification Class Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The 4-H Youth Development Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cayuga County will  conduct Tractor Safety Certification classes for Youth beginning on Thursday, February 26, 2026This is the only course to be held in Cayuga County for 2026 to certify youth. The Hazardous Occupation in Agricultural Law requires that youth ages 14 to 16 must have instruction in tractor safety and maintenance to drive a tractor on a farm other than that owned by their parents. Every employer of a young, hired employee should consider this class for their present and summer help. Youth that are only 13 may take the classroom and farm tour portions of the class for the safety experience but will not receive certification. Youth who are 13 may opt out of the textbook fee and participate for free. Youth do not need to be 4-H members or residents of Cayuga County. Pre-registration is required. Class size will be limited. The cost of the course is $45 per person (fee can be waived for certain circumstances), which includes a student manual and must be paid before the first class. Note: You do not need to be a Cayuga County resident to enroll. Attendance is required at all classes in order for students to become certified. Please see listed dates below. Tentative Dates of Classes:Thursday February 26Thursday, March 5, 12, 19, 26,Thursdays, April 2, 9, 23The final exam will be given on the last day of class April 23.Times: 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Location varies with classes, held in: Auburn (6), Scipio Center (1) and Moravia (1). Changes to the schedule may be inevitable due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Please be sure to list phone numbers and emails where it will be easiest to reach a responsible adult if changes to schedule are required.Full schedule available before first class. Cost: $45.00 for ALL Youth (includes a student manual). Register: The deadline to register is February 19, 2026, on a first come first served basis. $45/person includes student manual. Fee waivers are available. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026Youth_Tractor_Safety_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, March 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include: Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub-2_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include: Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub-2_205 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, March 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= SAGES Scholarship Deadline Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event The Student Association of the Geneva Experiment Station (SAGES) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Advancement in Agricultural Studies Scholarship. Members of SAGES include graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and research technicians at Cornell Agritech (formerly NYS Agricultural Experiment Station). The Advancement in Agricultural Studies Scholarship was established as a way to give back to local communities, help support interest in agricultural studies, and nurture future professionals.SAGES established this scholarship in 2009, and since then has awarded $19,250 to local high school seniors who have shown leadership in the classroom, in their communities, and who have expressed a desire to pursue higher education in agriculture-related fields of study.SAGES hopes to build upon this legacy by offering a $750 scholarship for up to 2 deserving students from the Class of 2025.The scholarship committee will accept applications from graduating seniors. Eligible applicants must be residents or attend high school in the following counties: Ontario, Yates, Seneca, Tompkins, Cayuga, Schuyler, and Wayne.Successful applicants must be graduating high school seniors who intend to enroll in a 2 or 4-year degree program in the agricultural sciences or an agriculturally-related field (examples are listed on the application).Eligible students can obtain application materials by emailing the chair of the SAGES Scholarship Committee, Allison Jane Hamilton (ajh382@cornell.edu), or from their high school guidance counselor. Applications are due by April 15, 2026 and winner(s) will be notified by the end of May.Link to Application Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include: Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub-2_205 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:30 am - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, April 21, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include: Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub-2_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include: Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub-2_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include: Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub-2_205 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 =========================================