EastSide Farmers' Market Tuesday, August 23, 2022 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for fresh produce, local handmade goods, and live music every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m.For updates regarding whether we will be open due to weather, etc. on a specific date check our Facebook page. Free Michelle Podolec, mls266@cornell.edu, (607) 734-4453 x231 ========================================= EastSide Farmers' Market Tuesday, August 30, 2022 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for fresh produce, local handmade goods, and live music every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m.For updates regarding whether we will be open due to weather, etc. on a specific date check our Facebook page. Free Michelle Podolec, mls266@cornell.edu, (607) 734-4453 x231 ========================================= EastSide Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 6, 2022 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for fresh produce, local handmade goods, and live music every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m.For updates regarding whether we will be open due to weather, etc. on a specific date check our Facebook page. Free Michelle Podolec, mls266@cornell.edu, (607) 734-4453 x231 ========================================= EastSide Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for fresh produce, local handmade goods, and live music every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m.For updates regarding whether we will be open due to weather, etc. on a specific date check our Facebook page. Free Michelle Podolec, mls266@cornell.edu, (607) 734-4453 x231 ========================================= ​2022 Silvopasture Showcase Tour Thursday, September 15, 2022 8:00 am - 3:30 pm In New York’s Southern Finger Lakes RegionThursday and Friday September 15 & 16, 2022Join us for this not-to-be missed opportunity to see successful silvopasturing in action and network with fellow practitioners and supporters. We will visit several farms over the course of two days to share how silvopasturing is being utilized on a diversity of grazing operations in New York’s Southern Finger Lakes Region. Details for each farm and a tentative schedule are below, including some lodging and dining options. To help us plan for this unique tour, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the early registration discount of $69 by registering here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Silvopasturetour_244 by Monday, August 15th.Registration after that date will cost $89 and registration will close Friday September 9th at noon, or sooner if tour capacity is reached. No walk-ins will be accepted due to the logistical considerations of bus transportation and provided lunch on the first day of the tour. Thanks to the generous support of the Edwards Mother Earth Foundation and other sponsors, a limited number of discounted registrations are available. See details in the link below for more information on how to apply. We anticipate that the maximum tour capacity will be reached before the September 9th deadline, so register today at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Silvopasturetour_244 .Host Farms and schedule ( subject to changes)Thursday, September 15 th (bus tour only due to limited parking space at farms – no exceptions)8:00 Board buses at Seneca Lodge (3600 State Route 419; Watkins Glen)9:00 Burns Family Farm12:00 Kurtz Family Farm and lunch (provided)2:30 Fieldstone Acres5:30 Return to Seneca Lodge and Angus Glen Farms.Dinner on your own, suggested options below.Friday, September 16 th(drive personal vehicles to the farm )8:30 Angus Glen Farms11:30 lunch on your own in nearby Watkins Glen, or bring a bag lunch1:00 optional technical session at Angus Glen Farms: “silvopasture silviculture”3:30 optional tour of Good Life Farm and Finger Lakes Cider House.Brick-oven pizza and live music following tour for those not in a hurry to depart!Host FarmsBurns Family Farm is a multi-species grazing farm operated by John Burns and family for over 25 years.After initial successes with some small-scale silvopasture projects, John worked with consulting forester Jim Shuler and Zooks Logging in the spring of 2020 to develop an additional 70 acres of the farm’s mature woods into silvopasture.Highlights include: the pros and cons of multi-species grazing in silvopastures; the economics of creating silvopasture in mature farm woodlands; and the early results of liming and seeding experiments after three growing seasons.Kurtz Family Farm is a multi-species grazing farm operated by Emanuel Kurtz and family.Emanuel has used his forestry knowledge and logging skills to gradually develop productive silvopastures in the farm’s mature woodlot. Highlights include: the pros and cons of “do it yourself” silvopasture creation; the impacts of site quality on forage production; and coping with unexpected tree pest and disease issues. Lunch will be provided at the farm by the Addison Amish Community.Fieldstone Acres has developed extensive portions of the farm’s wooded acreage into silvopastures to support their large certified grass-fed herd.Highlights include: the “learning curve” of a 150-acre silvopasture harvest in 2018; adaptive grazing management of livestock in silvopastures for constantly changing conditions; and the layout of a new silvopasture harvest that may be in progress by September.Angus Glen Farms, LLC utilizes extensive silvopastures to support their large cow-calf herd.Highlights include: 30+ year old plantation silvopastures and “living barns”; progress to date in a 2015 silvopasture harvest in mature portions of the farm’s woods; and on-going experiments to use bale grazing and other innovative strategies to grow better forages in silvopasture settings.An optional post-lunch session will be offered at no additional cost to talk through the technical details of “planting silvopastures from scratch” and creating quality silvopastures where the trees (and usually lots of understory brush) already exist.Good Life Farm and Finger Lakes Cider House (www.fingerlakesciderhouse.com) is an organic, multi-faceted farm and farm cidery that has experimented for years with integrated livestock, crop and tree systems.For those looking to extend the learning experience, the farm team will lead a special tour of past, present and in the planning stages examples of mostly orchard-based silvopastures.Following the tour, brick-over pizza, cider and other refreshing apple-based beverages like “switchel” are available for purchase.Live music starts at 6:30.Lodging, Dining and Other DetailsRooms are available for the “Cornell Silvopasture Tour” at the historic Seneca Lodge in Watkins Glen ( senecalodge.com) Reservations are best made by calling: 607-535-2014.Rooms are about $110/night, depending on room type.Seneca Lodge has excellent on-site dining and a unique bar featuring their own craft beers.An informal social will take place there on Thursday evening following the first day of the tour. Room reservations by August 15 th are appreciated and the “sooner the better”, especially if looking to stay beyond Friday to take in some of world-famous Watkins Glen while in town ( www.explorewatkinsglen.com)For those on a tight budget and not afraid of something a bit more rustic, camping is available at the adjacent Watkins Glen State Park campground or at other nearby campgrounds including KOA.Lastly, thanks for the generous support of the partners listed below, we have been able to keep registration costs at a very modest level.Nonetheless, we want the tour to be financially accessible to all.Therefore, we have budgeted to offer a limited number of discounted registrations “while supplies last”.To request a discount, please send an email with the following information to Brett Chedzoy at: bjc226@cornell.edu Name & locationA short paragraph on your interest is attending the tourRequested discount on registration feeRequests will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis until allocated funds are exhausted.If you are a United States Veteran and are interested in a scholarship to attend the tour please visit Veteran Scholarships - Cornell Small FarmsThis event is organized by the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Ag Team, with generous support from the following partners: National Grazing Lands CoalitionSociety of American Foresters Kurt Gottschalk Science FundNational Agroforestry CenterNational Institute of Food and AgricultureEdwards Mother Earth FoundationPropagate VenturesRegisterhttps://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Silvopasturetour_244 ContactBrett ChedzoySenior Resource Educator in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Regional Director for the CCE Master Forest Owner volunteer program, Forest Manager for Cornell’s Arnot Teaching and Research Forestbjc226@cornell.edu ========================================= EastSide Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for fresh produce, local handmade goods, and live music every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m.For updates regarding whether we will be open due to weather, etc. on a specific date check our Facebook page. Free Michelle Podolec, mls266@cornell.edu, (607) 734-4453 x231 ========================================= Agriculture and Planning Webinar Series--CCE Broome Thursday, September 22, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and the Broome County Department of Planning for a series of trainings focused on agricultural issues. Each training has an option for in-person or virtual. Use this page to register for the in-person option. 1.5 hours of training credit will be offered to those in attendance at each session. Those who attend in person will receive a certificate at the end of the training. These trainings are open to all code, zoning and planning officials. Priority will be given those representing Broome County municipalities but all are welcome to attend if space permits. All questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu.Agricultural Exemptions, Agricultural Structures & Agricultural AssessmentsThursday September 22nd5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning in a training where we will provide an overview of the differences between agricultural districts, agricultural zoning and agricultural assessments. We will take a deeper dive into how each operates at a state and local level. We will also discuss how agricultural structures and zoning intersect and which statewide programs apply to structures such as barns and storage facilities. Our guest presenter is Bob Wright, Real Property Analysist with Cattaraugus County Real Property Services. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Defining & Reducing barriers to Agri-tourismWednesday October 19th5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning for a training focused on agri-tourism. Agri-tourism operations are starting to pop up more in our rural and suburban communities as the interest in local farms and food increases. But what is agri-tourism? And how do we do it safely? How can local code and/or zoning potentially impact opportunities to bring agricultural economic development into your community and help build small businesses? Our guest presenters from Environmental Design & Research (Syracuse, NY) will discuss these points through the context of the recently developed Onondaga Ag & Farmland Protection Plan, as well as answer any questions. We will also provide a checklist that can be used when local farms express an interest in starting an agritourism operation. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Encouraging Investments to Grow AgricultureWednesday November 16th5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning for a training focused on how municipalities can encourage investments in agriculture through various tools. Do you know how many and what types of farms exist in your community? Does your municipal have policies which encourage agricultural development? Do you have any agricultural representatives on your municipal boards? During this training we’ll explore these questions and more to better understand the opportunities to invest in, and grow, agriculture in your communities. Agriculture is big business in Broome County (#2 industry), and NYS ( over 7 million acres in production, #3 in maple syrup, #4 in dairy products – just as a few examples). Our guest presenters will be Jeff Kehoe from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Dr George Frantz, Associate Professor of the Practice, Cornell University Department of City & Regional Planning. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Laura BiasilloAgricultural Economic Development SpecialistCornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County607) 584-5007 – Phone(607) 723-5951 – Faxwww.ccebroomecounty.com ========================================= EastSide Farmers' Market Tuesday, September 27, 2022 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for fresh produce, local handmade goods, and live music every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m.For updates regarding whether we will be open due to weather, etc. on a specific date check our Facebook page. Free Michelle Podolec, mls266@cornell.edu, (607) 734-4453 x231 ========================================= CCE Chemung Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 28, 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Online Event This will be a virtual meeting via zoom. This is an open meeting for CCE Chemung Board members and residents of Chemung County.  If you wish to speak to the Board, please submit the request to Katie ksc89@cornell.edu a week before the meeting, as well as the topic and/or information you wish to share during privilege of the floor. Thank you. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95846347411?pwd=MkhjMm4xSlNPcStmdkJYVEIzM3kyQT09 Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County at 607-734-4453 no later than one week before the beginning of any event to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.  Katie Curren, ksc89@cornell.edu, 607-734-4453 ext. 205 ========================================= Taste of Chemung Thursday, September 29, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Taste of Chemung DinnerJoin us for an evening celebrating community and local foods!We are pleased to announce the return of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County's annual fundraising dinner. This year, our event will be held on Thursday, September 29th from 6pm-8pm at Ill Eagle Taphouse, located at 200 E Church St. in Elmira.The Taste of Chemung dinner is an evening of live music and community gathered to celebrate CCE Chemung and local food over a farm-to-table dinner. BOCES culinary students will assemble a delicious menu featuring fresh produce, meat, and beverages from local farms. Your $50* ticket will include hors d'oeuvres and dinner. This year we will also offer a local beverage tasting, a cash bar, raffles, and a silent auction. (*Note: $52 if paid online via PayPal.) $50 Katie Curren, ksc89@cornell.edu, 607-734-4453 ext. 205 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=TOC2022_207 ========================================= Agriculture and Planning Webinar Series--CCE Broome Wednesday, October 19, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and the Broome County Department of Planning for a series of trainings focused on agricultural issues. Each training has an option for in-person or virtual. Use this page to register for the in-person option. 1.5 hours of training credit will be offered to those in attendance at each session. Those who attend in person will receive a certificate at the end of the training. These trainings are open to all code, zoning and planning officials. Priority will be given those representing Broome County municipalities but all are welcome to attend if space permits. All questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu.Agricultural Exemptions, Agricultural Structures & Agricultural AssessmentsThursday September 22nd5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning in a training where we will provide an overview of the differences between agricultural districts, agricultural zoning and agricultural assessments. We will take a deeper dive into how each operates at a state and local level. We will also discuss how agricultural structures and zoning intersect and which statewide programs apply to structures such as barns and storage facilities. Our guest presenter is Bob Wright, Real Property Analysist with Cattaraugus County Real Property Services. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Defining & Reducing barriers to Agri-tourismWednesday October 19th5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning for a training focused on agri-tourism. Agri-tourism operations are starting to pop up more in our rural and suburban communities as the interest in local farms and food increases. But what is agri-tourism? And how do we do it safely? How can local code and/or zoning potentially impact opportunities to bring agricultural economic development into your community and help build small businesses? Our guest presenters from Environmental Design & Research (Syracuse, NY) will discuss these points through the context of the recently developed Onondaga Ag & Farmland Protection Plan, as well as answer any questions. We will also provide a checklist that can be used when local farms express an interest in starting an agritourism operation. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Encouraging Investments to Grow AgricultureWednesday November 16th5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning for a training focused on how municipalities can encourage investments in agriculture through various tools. Do you know how many and what types of farms exist in your community? Does your municipal have policies which encourage agricultural development? Do you have any agricultural representatives on your municipal boards? During this training we’ll explore these questions and more to better understand the opportunities to invest in, and grow, agriculture in your communities. Agriculture is big business in Broome County (#2 industry), and NYS ( over 7 million acres in production, #3 in maple syrup, #4 in dairy products – just as a few examples). Our guest presenters will be Jeff Kehoe from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Dr George Frantz, Associate Professor of the Practice, Cornell University Department of City & Regional Planning. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Laura BiasilloAgricultural Economic Development SpecialistCornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County607) 584-5007 – Phone(607) 723-5951 – Faxwww.ccebroomecounty.com ========================================= CCE Chemung Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, October 26, 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Online Event This will be a virtual meeting via zoom. This is an open meeting for CCE Chemung Board members and residents of Chemung County.  If you wish to speak to the Board, please submit the request to Katie ksc89@cornell.edu a week before the meeting, as well as the topic and/or information you wish to share during privilege of the floor. Thank you. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95846347411?pwd=MkhjMm4xSlNPcStmdkJYVEIzM3kyQT09 Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County at 607-734-4453 no later than one week before the beginning of any event to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.  Katie Curren, ksc89@cornell.edu, 607-734-4453 ext. 205 ========================================= CCE Chemung Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, November 16, 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Online Event This will be a virtual meeting via zoom. This is an open meeting for CCE Chemung Board members and residents of Chemung County.  If you wish to speak to the Board, please submit the request to Katie ksc89@cornell.edu a week before the meeting, as well as the topic and/or information you wish to share during privilege of the floor. Thank you. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95846347411?pwd=MkhjMm4xSlNPcStmdkJYVEIzM3kyQT09 Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County at 607-734-4453 no later than one week before the beginning of any event to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.  Katie Curren, ksc89@cornell.edu, 607-734-4453 ext. 205 ========================================= Agriculture and Planning Webinar Series--CCE Broome Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and the Broome County Department of Planning for a series of trainings focused on agricultural issues. Each training has an option for in-person or virtual. Use this page to register for the in-person option. 1.5 hours of training credit will be offered to those in attendance at each session. Those who attend in person will receive a certificate at the end of the training. These trainings are open to all code, zoning and planning officials. Priority will be given those representing Broome County municipalities but all are welcome to attend if space permits. All questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu.Agricultural Exemptions, Agricultural Structures & Agricultural AssessmentsThursday September 22nd5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning in a training where we will provide an overview of the differences between agricultural districts, agricultural zoning and agricultural assessments. We will take a deeper dive into how each operates at a state and local level. We will also discuss how agricultural structures and zoning intersect and which statewide programs apply to structures such as barns and storage facilities. Our guest presenter is Bob Wright, Real Property Analysist with Cattaraugus County Real Property Services. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Defining & Reducing barriers to Agri-tourismWednesday October 19th5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning for a training focused on agri-tourism. Agri-tourism operations are starting to pop up more in our rural and suburban communities as the interest in local farms and food increases. But what is agri-tourism? And how do we do it safely? How can local code and/or zoning potentially impact opportunities to bring agricultural economic development into your community and help build small businesses? Our guest presenters from Environmental Design & Research (Syracuse, NY) will discuss these points through the context of the recently developed Onondaga Ag & Farmland Protection Plan, as well as answer any questions. We will also provide a checklist that can be used when local farms express an interest in starting an agritourism operation. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Encouraging Investments to Grow AgricultureWednesday November 16th5:30-7pmTASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning for a training focused on how municipalities can encourage investments in agriculture through various tools. Do you know how many and what types of farms exist in your community? Does your municipal have policies which encourage agricultural development? Do you have any agricultural representatives on your municipal boards? During this training we’ll explore these questions and more to better understand the opportunities to invest in, and grow, agriculture in your communities. Agriculture is big business in Broome County (#2 industry), and NYS ( over 7 million acres in production, #3 in maple syrup, #4 in dairy products – just as a few examples). Our guest presenters will be Jeff Kehoe from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Dr George Frantz, Associate Professor of the Practice, Cornell University Department of City & Regional Planning. You can register for the live session here or the Zoom session here.Laura BiasilloAgricultural Economic Development SpecialistCornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County607) 584-5007 – Phone(607) 723-5951 – Faxwww.ccebroomecounty.com =========================================