How to Make Maple Syrup Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Learn from the best, the Cornell Maple Program, at this introductory program covering the basics of making maple syrup. Aaron R. Wightman, Senior Extension Associate, NYS Maple Specialist, Arnot Maple Lab, and Co-Director, Cornell Maple Program will present on how to make maple syrup at two locations: Auburn NY on 10/16 and Montour Falls on 10/23. Anyone may attend either presentation, each is intended for backyard-beginners or as a refresher for amateur maple producers.Agenda 5:30pm- Doors Open- Registration for Walk-In Participants, Cheese pizza slices served. 6:00pm- Welcome and Program Overview 6:10pm- How To Make Maple Syrup, Aaron Wightman, Cornell Maple Program 7:40pm- Q&A, Discussion. Dates & Locations WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 5:30-8:00pm Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin Street,Student Lounge room M214, Auburn NY 13021 Current Cayuga Community College students may attend free of charge on October 16 at this location only and must register to attend. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 5:30-8:00pm Schuyler County Human Services Complex, 323 Owego St, Room 120, Montour Falls, NY 14865. Registration Registration is required for all participants. Be sure to choose the correct location and date for the site where you wish to attend! Cost is $13/person and includes cheese pizza slices for prepaid participants. NOTE: ONLY the 10/16 program is free to current Cayuga CC students, who register to attend. $13/person includes cheese pizza for prepaid participants, 10/16 workshop is FREE for CCC students! Ryan Staychock, rms462@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 Ext. 110 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/maplesyrup1024_205 ========================================= 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Clinic Friday, October 18, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cayuga Community College, 199 Franklin Street Suite 3 BIC Room 207, Auburn, NY 13021 Learn more about rabbit and cavy projects in 4-H. This clinic will cover the basics of choosing a breed, caring for your animal, and showing successfully. Great opportunity to learn about a new animal or take your 4-H project to the next level! Connect with other rabbit and cavy 4-Hers as well!Valerie Horning, a rabbit and cavy showmanship expert, will be leading this clinic. She has been a member of American Rabbit Breeders Association, American Cavy Breeders Association and New York State Cavy Fanciers member for decades and a licensed cavy judge for more than 20 years. She has judged for the ACBA National convention. Valerie is a homegrown 4-Her and leader, winning the NY State Fair showmanship and knowledge contests as a member of the Cayuga County Bunny Bunch.4-Hers who already have rabbits or cavies are encouraged to bring one to get feedback on handling and showmanship. Please bring your animal in a solid bottom, leakproof carrier (no wire crates). There is no fee for this event and it is open to all youth. Parents, please plan on remaining at the clinic with any youth 14 and under. 5:30-7:00 pmCayuga Community College 199 Franklin St.Business and Industry Center (BIC), room R207 None Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/rabbitandcavyclinic_205 ========================================= Board Application Due Date Friday, October 18, 2024 12:15 am - 11:45 pm CCE Cayuga County, 199 Franklin Street, Suite 3 , Auburn, New York 13021 CCE-Cayuga is seeking County residents with diverse interests and backgrounds to serve as At-Large members of its Board of Directors. Board members guide and shape the direction of the organization’s many programs, oversee its finances and operations, select and evaluate the performance of its director, and other duties that help to ensure CCE-Cayuga effectively meets the current needs of Cayuga County residents. New board members would serve a 3-year term from January 2025 through December 2029, with an option to continue for a second term. Our Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm. There is no financial commitment required to serve. About CCE Cayuga Founded in 1914, CCE-Cayuga provides free or low-cost classes, workshops, services and information based on current research from Cornell and other Land Grant universities across the nation. Its programs are created in response to community identified needs, on topics that include agriculture, environmental issues, food and nutrition, 4-H youth clubs and activities, home gardening,  and more. Learn more about our organization’s history and work. How to Apply: More information about the specific work of the CCE-Cayuga's Board of Directors can be found on the Application Form here: https://bit.ly/CCECayuga-Board Apply online through October 18, 2024. Applicants will be contacted via e-mail with next steps. Please direct questions to Keisha Pase Dutton at kpd38@cornell.edu. There is no fee to apply or to serve. Keisha Dutton, kpd38@cornell.edu, 703-975-1033 Registration: https://bit.ly/CCECayuga-Board ========================================= 4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest Weigh-In Saturday, October 19, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road (Rt. 38A across from Emerson Park, Owasco) , Auburn, New York 13021 Back in June, youth under 18 years of age (4-H members and non-members) entered a contest to grow a giant pumpkin, using Big Moose variety pumpkin seeds, provided by CCE Cayuga. Now it's time to see the results!Join us at the Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum in Auburn as we weigh the pumpkin entries to see who will win the 2024 4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest!  Winners will be named for heaviest pumpkin and widest circumference. Prizes to be determined.Late EntriesIt's not too late to sign up to bring your giant pumpkin to the competition - if you are between 5-18 and grew Big Moose variety pumpkins this year email Sara at smw352@cornell.edu to be added to the roster. Contest Rules:Participants must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2024.One pumpkin per participant may be entered in the contest.Pumpkins entered in the contest must be Big Moose variety. They do not need to be grown from the seeds provided by CCE Cayuga.Participants must have provided the majority of the care for the pumpkin plant.Participants must have made the majority of the decisions about plant care.Fertilizers and pesticides must be used safely, appropriately, and according to label directions.Participants should be ready to describe how the plant was cared for and why to the judges at the event.Participants are responsible for transporting pumpkins to the event.Pumpkins should be free of excess plant material and dirt.Circumference will be measured at the largest point.Judges decisions are final.FeeFREE for spectators!Late Entries: $5 for 4-H members, $10 for non-4-H Members Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu ========================================= How to Make Maple Syrup Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Learn from the best, the Cornell Maple Program, at this introductory program covering the basics of making maple syrup. Aaron R. Wightman, Senior Extension Associate, NYS Maple Specialist, Arnot Maple Lab, and Co-Director, Cornell Maple Program will present on how to make maple syrup at two locations: Auburn NY on 10/16 and Montour Falls on 10/23. Anyone may attend either presentation, each is intended for backyard-beginners or as a refresher for amateur maple producers.Agenda 5:30pm- Doors Open- Registration for Walk-In Participants, Cheese pizza slices served. 6:00pm- Welcome and Program Overview 6:10pm- How To Make Maple Syrup, Aaron Wightman, Cornell Maple Program 7:40pm- Q&A, Discussion. Dates & Locations WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 5:30-8:00pm Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin Street,Student Lounge room M214, Auburn NY 13021 Current Cayuga Community College students may attend free of charge on October 16 at this location only and must register to attend. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 5:30-8:00pm Schuyler County Human Services Complex, 323 Owego St, Room 120, Montour Falls, NY 14865. Registration Registration is required for all participants. Be sure to choose the correct location and date for the site where you wish to attend! Cost is $13/person and includes cheese pizza slices for prepaid participants. NOTE: ONLY the 10/16 program is free to current Cayuga CC students, who register to attend. $13/person includes cheese pizza for prepaid participants, 10/16 workshop is FREE for CCC students! Ryan Staychock, rms462@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 Ext. 110 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/maplesyrup1024_205 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 199 Franklin Street, Suite 3 , Auburn, New York 13021 Note: October's board meeting will coincide with our 2024 Annual Meeting at Sennett Volunteer Fire Dept.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 Karpinski Rotunda of Cayuga Works / Community Education & Workforce Development offices on the campus of Cayuga Community College, 119 Franklin Street, Auburn NY. Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 2871 ========================================= 2024 CCE-Cayuga Annual Meeting Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sennett Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 3526 Franklin Street , Auburn, New York 13021 ENJOY...Trivia night and "walking tacos". Although there is no charge to attend, please register on the link below so we will know how many places to set (Register below!) LEARN...about the many successful programs and services our staff has provided over the past year to the residents of Cayuga County in the areas of agriculture, environment & natural resources, food & nutrition, home horticulture and 4-H youth development. SHARE... your thoughts on our major program directions. CCE-Cayuga's connections in the community are among its greatest assets. MEET...community members, collaborators, and others who share interests in Extension’s work. A brief meeting to elect 2025 Board of Directors members be held. If you have a disability and require an accommodation, please contact cayuga@cornell.edu for assistance. FREE! Keisha Dutton, kpd38@cornell.edu, 703-975-1033 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2024_Trivia_and_Annual_Meeting_205 ========================================= Dairy Feeder School Thursday, October 31, 2024 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Twin Birch Dairy, 1872 Benson Rd , Skaneateles, New York 13152 This one day, on-farm training for dairy farm feeders will be offered in English and Spanish at each site.  There will be stations with hands-on activities/demonstrations. Topics Covered Include: Economics and importance of feeding and feed managementDry matter and feeder math basics: how to measure DM and refusals, and adjust rationFeed consistency and TMR auditsTroubleshooting mixer wagonsBunk silo management, map out bunk, packing density and preservation, and feed outSafetyWho Should Attend:Currently feeding dairy cows and want to learn more about the how and why of feeding activitiesInterested in becoming a cow feeder and want to increase knowledge of cow feedingInterested in learning more about how to improve the feeding process on farm $50.00 includes lunch (addl attendee $50.00 ea.) Registration: Registration on-site at 9:30am ========================================= 4-H Wool Fiber Clinic Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Lochan Mor Farm, 3690 Lloyd Rd. , Cato, NY 13033 Have you considered raising fiber sheep or goats? Do you want to learn more about using wool fiber in crafts or art? Would you like to compete in fiber evaluation at the state fair next year? Join us for the 4-H Wool Fiber Clinic led by Heather Warren, member of Empire Sheep Producers Association and proprieter of Lochan Mor Farm where she raises heritage varieties of sheep and goats. Participants will have the chance to participate in hands-on activities evaluating and preparing wool. Try your hand at using a picker, tumbler, card, and comb. None Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WoolFiberClinic_205 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 21, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 199 Franklin Street, Suite 3 , Auburn, New York 13021 Note: October's board meeting will coincide with our 2024 Annual Meeting at Sennett Volunteer Fire Dept.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 Karpinski Rotunda of Cayuga Works / Community Education & Workforce Development offices on the campus of Cayuga Community College, 119 Franklin Street, Auburn NY. Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 2871 =========================================