Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, July 8, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.Register now and select from a variety of topics focused on agritourism. Join the webinars every month from 12:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FcjPh8PNRAm-bzVwl5jy5Q#/registration ========================================= Jr. Livestock Show 2025 Sunday, July 6, 2025 7:30 pm - 4:00 pm The Junior Livestock Show, a summer tradition in Central New York with more than 200 youth handlers and 500 animals from a nine-county region in this year’s modified shows. Celebrating its 77th season, the event is a salute to youth in agriculture as it tests the skills of young handlers ages eight to eighteen who present animals (dairy cows, beef, swine, dairy goats, meat goats, and sheep of various breeds) that they own, care for, and have prepared for competition.Since 1947, Fenimore Farm has collaborated with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program to produce the show. It is conducted in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension County 4-H educators and clubs throughout Central New York.On-site services are provided by the Leatherstocking Corporation. The show is sponsored in part by Chobani & Stewart’s Shops.Iroquois Farm Showgrounds • 1527 County Highway 33, just outside of Cooperstown. Free and open to the public! ========================================= Colors in Nature Summer Reading Program Tuesday, July 8, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Madison Lake Town Park, 7358 State Route 20 , Madison , NY 13402 Come listen to a story! Then learn about and get a chance to color with paints made from nature. Free Katlyn Santangelo, kms367@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 121 ========================================= Colors in Nature Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 10, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sullivan Library (Bridgeport), 8979 North Road , Bridgeport, NY 13030 Come listen to a story! Then learn about and get a chance to color with paints made from nature. Free Katlyn Santangelo, kms367@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 121 ========================================= Seed to Smoothie Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Learn how to grow your own smoothies! First, we will talk about planting and cultivating ingredients like strawberries and spinach. Then, we will take it to the kitchen to craft and taste a seed-to-smoothie. Erin Shantal, es977@cornell.edu, 3156843001 ext.122 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SeedtoSmoothie_225 ========================================= Colors in Nature Summer Reading Program Monday, July 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm DeRuyter Library, 735 Utica St , DeRuyter, NY 13052 Come listen to a story! Then learn about and get a chance to color with paints made from nature. Free Katlyn Santangelo, kms367@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 121 ========================================= Colors in Nature Friday, July 18, 2025 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Earlville Free Library, 4 North Main Street , Earlville, NY 13332 Come listen to a story! Then learn about and get a chance to color with paints made from nature. 10:00am and 12:30pm Free Katlyn Santangelo, kms367@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 121 ========================================= 2025 Board of Directors Meetings Tuesday, July 22, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm All CCE Madison Board Meetings are open to the public and all minutes and agendas can be found on the Board Page. If a member of the public plans on attending via Zoom or in person, please contact the office at 315-684-3001 at least 4 hours prior to the meeting2025 Board of Directors Meeting Dates4th Tuesday of Odd Months, 5:30pmJanuary 28March 25May 27July 22September 23Annual Meeting TBDNovember 25 ========================================= Therapeutic Gardening Tuesday, July 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Come learn about therapeutic gardening and its wonderful benefits! Walk through the how and why of certain garden designs and different ways programs and landscapes can be more accessible to all and enhance your gardening pleasure. Erin Shantal, es977@cornell.edu, 3156843001 ext.122 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=HorticultureTherapy_225 ========================================= Madison County Fair 2025 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Visit the Madison County Fair for a fun-filled celebration featuring thrilling rides, delicious food, and games for all ages. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as we showcase local talent, crafts, and livestock competitions. Don’t miss out on the unforgettable memories waiting for you at this year’s fair!Save the Date: Celebrated country artist and songwriter Darryl Worley is coming to the Madison County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 23. Worley has scored nearly 20 hit singles and three chart toppers, including "Have You Forgotten?"This July, he will be performing line in Brookfield to kick off the Madison County Fair. Stay tuned for further details and advance ticket info.Information coming soon about animal shows and grandstand events. ========================================= Colors in Nature Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Hamilton Public Library, 13 Broad Street , Hamilton , NY 13346 Come listen to a story! Then learn about and get a chance to color with paints made from nature. Free Katlyn Santangelo, kms367@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 121 ========================================= Succession Planting Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Are you tired of only getting a crop from your garden one or two times a summer? Do you want delicious salads all year long, including up to Thanksgiving? Join us at the CCE Madison Teaching Garden to talk succession planting and learn how to choose and time your crops for a true bounty across a seven or even eight-month season! We will see succession plantings in action, learn what crops it works best for, and get calendars to help you do it in your garden spring, summer, and FALL! Free Erin Shantal, es977@cornell.edu, 3156843001 ext.122 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SuccessionPlanting_225 ========================================= Colors in Nature Summer Reading Program Tuesday, August 12, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Oneida Public Library, 220 Broad Street , Oneida, NY 13421 Come listen to a story! Then learn about and get a chance to color with paints made from nature. Free Katlyn Santangelo, kms367@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 121 ========================================= Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, August 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.Register now and select from a variety of topics focused on agritourism. Join the webinars every month from 12:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FcjPh8PNRAm-bzVwl5jy5Q#/registration ========================================= Colors in Nature Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sullivan Library (Chittenango), 101 Falls Blvd , Chittenango, NY 13037 Come listen to a story! Then learn about and get a chance to color with paints made from nature. Free Katlyn Santangelo, kms367@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 121 ========================================= Colors in Nature Summer Reading Program Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Canastota Public Library, 102 W Center St , Canastota, NY 13032 Come listen to a story! Then learn about and get a chance to color with paints made from nature. Free Katlyn Santangelo, kms367@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 121 ========================================= Cover Crop Demo and Discussion Thursday, August 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Let’s talk all things cover crop and see some in action at the CCE Madison Teaching Garden! We will look at a dozen cover crops, talk about timing and planting, and explore hands on to determine which ones might fit your space and equipment. This workshop is aimed at the home gardener and smaller farmsteads, but all are welcome if you want to see a range of cover crops in action, from shorter clovers up to sudangrass and vetch! Free Erin Shantal, es977@cornell.edu, 3156843001 ext.122 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CoverCrop_225 ========================================= Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, September 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.Register now and select from a variety of topics focused on agritourism. Join the webinars every month from 12:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FcjPh8PNRAm-bzVwl5jy5Q#/registration ========================================= 2025 Board of Directors Meetings Tuesday, September 23, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm All CCE Madison Board Meetings are open to the public and all minutes and agendas can be found on the Board Page. If a member of the public plans on attending via Zoom or in person, please contact the office at 315-684-3001 at least 4 hours prior to the meeting2025 Board of Directors Meeting Dates4th Tuesday of Odd Months, 5:30pmJanuary 28March 25May 27July 22September 23Annual Meeting TBDNovember 25 ========================================= Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.Register now and select from a variety of topics focused on agritourism. Join the webinars every month from 12:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FcjPh8PNRAm-bzVwl5jy5Q#/registration ========================================= Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, December 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.Register now and select from a variety of topics focused on agritourism. Join the webinars every month from 12:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FcjPh8PNRAm-bzVwl5jy5Q#/registration =========================================