Seed Saving for Self-Sufficiency Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Seed Saving is a pretty easy way to be self-sufficient. It also allows you to retain the unique traits of plants you are currently growing. Learn about seed physiology, storage, germination, collection and storage in this two hour class. And take home some seeds!! Patty Stimmel, patriciamae@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 108 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SeedSaving_225 ========================================= MAD Ideas Lecture Series Thursday, October 5, 2023 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Palace Theatre, 19 Utica Street, Hamilton, , Hamilton, New York 13346 MAD Ideas brings top thinkers to Madison County from universities and colleges around Central New York to share their “Mad Ideas” and research topics. The lecture series spans a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, youth development, health & ecological sustainability.Thursday, September 7 6:15pm Robin Wall Kimmerer, SUNY ESF: What The Earth Asks of Us. This event is SOLD OUTThursday, October 5, 6:15pm Tim McCay, Colgate: Invasive Jumping Worms Registration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EventTemplate-2-2_225Thursday, November 9, 6:15pm Film Screening & Panel: On The Farm, a film about mental health in the farming community Registration Link https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasNov_225Thursday, December 7, 6:15pm Sam Van Aken, Syracuse University: The Tree of 40 Fruits Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasSamVanAken_225Thursday, January 4, 6:15pm Chris Scalzo, SUNY Morrisville: Agriculture (location TBD) Registration LinkThursday, February 1: TBD Registration LinkThursday, March 7 Keith Tidball, Cornell University: Environment and Mental Health Registration Link FREE Liza Bernard, lizabernard@gmail.com, 315-684-3001 ext.112 ========================================= What's Going on with the Weather Series Part 1 Wednesday, October 11, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event What's Going on with the Weather (Part 1) (FREE) on Zoom only October 11th at 6:30 pm.The Zoom link will be in your registration confirmation email when you register using this link:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WeatherPart1_225If you farm or garden, your eyes are often on the skies. Extreme weather events seem to be all over the news these days, and you may have even experienced extreme or unusual weather on your property. Is it 'hype', or is there really something going on? In this session, we will review this spring and summer's weather conditions, discuss some high-impact weather events which may have impacted our area, and learn how these events 'fit in' to what we know about how the Earth's climate is changing. In the future, we will discuss how to observe and learn about the weather in your own backyard so that you can track short- and long-term changes in your specific location.Alicia C. Wasula, PhD, is a Forensic Meteorologist and President of STM Weather out of Cropseyville, NY; 518-831-9374What's Going on with the Weather (Part 2) (FREE) on Zoom only October  25th at 6:30 pm, Zoom link will appear in your registration confirmation email.Register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WeatherPart2_225If you farm or garden, your eyes are often on the skies. Simple events such as a warm spring, late frost, drought, or early season snowfall can make the difference between a successful year and an unsuccessful one. Observing the weather at your location and studying patterns can help you to identify issues as they are arising and, in some cases, mitigate some of the negative impacts. In this session, we will discuss how to set up a weather station in your backyard and begin taking measurements, as well as how to use that information to understand the climate in your location.Alicia C. Wasula, PhD, is a Forensic Meteorologist and President of STM Weather out of Cropseyville, NY; 518-831-9374 FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001- ext 126 ========================================= CCE Annual Meeting 2023 Friday, October 13, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Colgate Inn, 1 Payne Street , Hamilton , New York 13346 The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County invites you to join our Annual Meeting hosted alongside the Farm Bureau. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and a conversation with Representative Brandon Williams at the Colgate Inn. Doors open at 6:00pm. The program will also feature awards, our annual report, and much more. We hope to see you there! Time: 6:00-8:30Date: October 13thLocation: The Colgate Inn, 1 Payne Street, Hamilton NY $15 Liza Bernard, lizabernard@gmail.com, 315-684-3001 ext.112 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AnnualMeeting_225 ========================================= What’s Moving to Farm in Central NY *Really* Like? Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event AMA Zoom with a local (transplanted) farmer panelAre you thinking about farming in central NY? Do you wish you could hear more and ask questions about what it's like to start and run a farm business in the region before you make a big jump?Join a panel of local farmers who've moved to and settled into our beautiful region as they talk about what making the move is really like!Farmers will share what drew them to CNY, what they wish they had known before moving here, and what factors you might consider as you think about starting an operation, expanding into commercial production, or relocating here. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.Event is made possible through generous support of AFT’s Farmland for the Next Generation. Free, but preregistration is required to get the Zoom link! Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001- ext 126 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/zoom_CNY_farmer_panel_225 ========================================= BOARD MEETINGS Thursday, October 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County Board of Directors meets at the following times in 2023:Please call 315-684-3001 if you would like to participate.  Larkin Podsiedlik , llp36@cornell.edu , 315-684-3001 x 104 ========================================= Canning Meat Class Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Learn from Betty Clark, Master Food Preserver and bow hunter, how to pressure can meat. It is a great way to tenderize and preserve the venison from your hunt. $10.00 per person Patty Stimmel, patriciamae@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 108 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CanningMeat_225 ========================================= What's Going on with the Weather Series Part 2 Wednesday, October 25, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event What's Going on with the Weather (Part 2) (FREE) on Zoom only October 11th at 5pm; Zoom link will appear in your registration confirmation email.Register here:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WeatherPart2_225If you farm or garden, your eyes are often on the skies. Simple events such as a warm spring, late frost, drought, or early season snowfall can make the difference between a successful year and an unsuccessful one. Observing the weather at your location and studying patterns can help you to identify issues as they are arising and, in some cases, mitigate some of the negative impacts. In this session, we will discuss how to set up a weather station in your backyard and begin taking measurements, as well as how to use that information to understand the climate in your location.Alicia C. Wasula, PhD, is a Forensic Meteorologist and President of STM Weather out of Cropseyville, NY; 518-831-9374 FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001- ext 126 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WeatherPart2_225 ========================================= Estate Planning and Business Succession for Farmers Thursday, November 2, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Estate and succession planning are complex processes, especially when you have a farm business to consider. Estate planning attorneys Christine Woodcock Dettor and Erika Hooker of Bousquet Holstein PLLC will join farm business management specialist, Nicole Tommell, from the Central New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team to inform farmers on this important subject. This presentation will cover information relevant to those just starting their estate planning journey through individuals who are looking to refine their existing plans. Topics include revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, wills, estate planning for landowners, and business succession. Register below to receive the Zoom link 24 hours before the event. We look forward to seeing you! Free Liza Bernard, lizabernard@gmail.com, 315-684-3001 ext.112 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EstatePlanning-1_225 ========================================= Learn about Fiber Arts Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 In this FREE two-part, all day workshop, Patty Stimmel will take you through several fiber art basics including cleaning fleece/alpaca, spinning, knitting and if time permits, weaving as well. Bring your own lunch, snacks provided. FREE Patty Stimmel, patriciamae@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 108 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FiberArtsWorkshop_225 ========================================= Cover Cropping for Small Farms (at Salt City Harvest Farm) Saturday, November 4, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Salt City Harvest Farm, 449 Fyler Rd , Kirkville, NY 13082 Save the Date!Join us at Salt City Harvest Farm in Kirkville for a farm tour and cover crop exploration. We'll talk about adding cover crops to your farm and gardens, and get a sense of the challenges and opportunities of a range of species.Contact Maryellen for more details--time is TBA! Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001- ext 126 ========================================= MAD Ideas Lecture Series Thursday, November 9, 2023 6:15 pm - 9:15 pm Palace Theatre, 19 Utica Street, Hamilton, , Hamilton, New York 13346 MAD Ideas brings top thinkers to Madison County from universities and colleges around Central New York to share their “Mad Ideas” and research topics. The lecture series spans a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, youth development, health & ecological sustainability.Thursday, September 7 6:15pm Robin Wall Kimmerer, SUNY ESF: What The Earth Asks of Us. This event is SOLD OUTThursday, October 5, 6:15pm Tim McCay, Colgate: Invasive Jumping Worms Registration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EventTemplate-2-2_225Thursday, November 9, 6:15pm Film Screening & Panel: On The Farm, a film about mental health in the farming community Registration Link https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasNov_225Thursday, December 7, 6:15pm Sam Van Aken, Syracuse University: The Tree of 40 Fruits Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasSamVanAken_225Thursday, January 4, 6:15pm Chris Scalzo, SUNY Morrisville: Agriculture (location TBD) Registration LinkThursday, February 1: TBD Registration LinkThursday, March 7 Keith Tidball, Cornell University: Environment and Mental Health Registration Link FREE Liza Bernard, lizabernard@gmail.com, 315-684-3001 ext.112 ========================================= Learn about Nut Tree Production Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 In this FREE class, Master Gardener Volunteer Julie Poplaski will share first-hand, the knowledge she has gained from growing nut trees (more than just walnuts!) in our region of the state. FREE Patty Stimmel, patriciamae@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 108 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/NutTreeProduction_225 ========================================= Learn about Soap Making Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Learn how to use rendered fat (lard) to make an old fashioned lye-based soap like grandma used to make. This ressuringly easy process will keep you in soap for years. $10.00 per person Patty Stimmel, patriciamae@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 108 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SoapMaking2023_225 ========================================= Celebrate Madison Holiday Market Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites Cazenovia, 25 Lakers Lane , Cazenovia, NY 13035 Looking for local products to gift this holiday season? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County as we host our annual Celebrate Madison Holiday Market on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9am-2pm at the Hampton Inn in Cazenovia. This is a family friendly, indoor event where you can support our Madison County farmers and artisans.Browse a variety of handmade goods perfect for holiday gift giving and enjoy a full schedule of kids and adult workshops offered throughout the day. (schedule coming soon) Whether you are a vendor or attendee, you will not want to miss this event! To reserve a booth as a Madison County farmer or artisan, please use the registration link below. Registration is $25 per space. Deadline to register is 10/17/23.Question regarding Celebrate Madison? Please email Sarah Rosenthal at sdr86@cornell.edu. $25 Sarah Rosenthal, sdr86@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext. 127 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/bdzf26jc ========================================= MAD Ideas Lecture Series Thursday, December 7, 2023 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Palace Theatre, 19 Utica Street, Hamilton, , Hamilton, New York 13346 MAD Ideas brings top thinkers to Madison County from universities and colleges around Central New York to share their “Mad Ideas” and research topics. The lecture series spans a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, youth development, health & ecological sustainability.Thursday, September 7 6:15pm Robin Wall Kimmerer, SUNY ESF: What The Earth Asks of Us. This event is SOLD OUTThursday, October 5, 6:15pm Tim McCay, Colgate: Invasive Jumping Worms Registration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EventTemplate-2-2_225Thursday, November 9, 6:15pm Film Screening & Panel: On The Farm, a film about mental health in the farming community Registration Link https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasNov_225Thursday, December 7, 6:15pm Sam Van Aken, Syracuse University: The Tree of 40 Fruits Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasSamVanAken_225Thursday, January 4, 6:15pm Chris Scalzo, SUNY Morrisville: Agriculture (location TBD) Registration LinkThursday, February 1: TBD Registration LinkThursday, March 7 Keith Tidball, Cornell University: Environment and Mental Health Registration Link FREE Liza Bernard, lizabernard@gmail.com, 315-684-3001 ext.112 ========================================= MAD Ideas Lecture Series Thursday, January 4, 2024 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Palace Theatre, 19 Utica Street, Hamilton, , Hamilton, New York 13346 MAD Ideas brings top thinkers to Madison County from universities and colleges around Central New York to share their “Mad Ideas” and research topics. The lecture series spans a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, youth development, health & ecological sustainability.Thursday, September 7 6:15pm Robin Wall Kimmerer, SUNY ESF: What The Earth Asks of Us. This event is SOLD OUTThursday, October 5, 6:15pm Tim McCay, Colgate: Invasive Jumping Worms Registration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EventTemplate-2-2_225Thursday, November 9, 6:15pm Film Screening & Panel: On The Farm, a film about mental health in the farming community Registration Link https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasNov_225Thursday, December 7, 6:15pm Sam Van Aken, Syracuse University: The Tree of 40 Fruits Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasSamVanAken_225Thursday, January 4, 6:15pm Chris Scalzo, SUNY Morrisville: Agriculture (location TBD) Registration LinkThursday, February 1: TBD Registration LinkThursday, March 7 Keith Tidball, Cornell University: Environment and Mental Health Registration Link FREE Liza Bernard, lizabernard@gmail.com, 315-684-3001 ext.112 ========================================= MAD Ideas Lecture Series Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Palace Theatre, 19 Utica Street, Hamilton, , Hamilton, New York 13346 MAD Ideas brings top thinkers to Madison County from universities and colleges around Central New York to share their “Mad Ideas” and research topics. The lecture series spans a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, youth development, health & ecological sustainability.Thursday, September 7 6:15pm Robin Wall Kimmerer, SUNY ESF: What The Earth Asks of Us. This event is SOLD OUTThursday, October 5, 6:15pm Tim McCay, Colgate: Invasive Jumping Worms Registration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EventTemplate-2-2_225Thursday, November 9, 6:15pm Film Screening & Panel: On The Farm, a film about mental health in the farming community Registration Link https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasNov_225Thursday, December 7, 6:15pm Sam Van Aken, Syracuse University: The Tree of 40 Fruits Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasSamVanAken_225Thursday, January 4, 6:15pm Chris Scalzo, SUNY Morrisville: Agriculture (location TBD) Registration LinkThursday, February 1: TBD Registration LinkThursday, March 7 Keith Tidball, Cornell University: Environment and Mental Health Registration Link FREE Liza Bernard, lizabernard@gmail.com, 315-684-3001 ext.112 ========================================= MAD Ideas Lecture Series Thursday, March 7, 2024 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Palace Theatre, 19 Utica Street, Hamilton, , Hamilton, New York 13346 MAD Ideas brings top thinkers to Madison County from universities and colleges around Central New York to share their “Mad Ideas” and research topics. The lecture series spans a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, youth development, health & ecological sustainability.Thursday, September 7 6:15pm Robin Wall Kimmerer, SUNY ESF: What The Earth Asks of Us. This event is SOLD OUTThursday, October 5, 6:15pm Tim McCay, Colgate: Invasive Jumping Worms Registration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EventTemplate-2-2_225Thursday, November 9, 6:15pm Film Screening & Panel: On The Farm, a film about mental health in the farming community Registration Link https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasNov_225Thursday, December 7, 6:15pm Sam Van Aken, Syracuse University: The Tree of 40 Fruits Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MADIdeasSamVanAken_225Thursday, January 4, 6:15pm Chris Scalzo, SUNY Morrisville: Agriculture (location TBD) Registration LinkThursday, February 1: TBD Registration LinkThursday, March 7 Keith Tidball, Cornell University: Environment and Mental Health Registration Link FREE Liza Bernard, lizabernard@gmail.com, 315-684-3001 ext.112 =========================================