Medicinal Herbs Workshop Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The interest in growing and using medicinal herbs has been on the increase for a number of years. There is opportunity for growers and gardeners to diversify their crops to meet this interest. Come join Matthias and Andrea Reisen, owners/operators of Healing Spirits Medicinal Herb Farm in Avoca, NY. They have been growing, harvesting, and marketing organic medicinal herbs for years and will share their years of experiences and knowledge with you. They will walk you through planting schedules, pest management control, fertility needs, harvesting, drying, and marketing options. $15.00/person Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Michael Wells: Cut Flower Business Speaker Series Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm On November 14, Michael Wells, Ornamental Product Manager at Rochester-based Harris Seeds (https://www.harrisseeds.com/), will speak about all things SUNFLOWERS. As the sunflower explosion continues, learn what’s new in the sunflower line at Harris and also ask questions about what is coming up next.Speakers start at 7:00 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County • 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424.4-H club members or K-12th graders free with registered guest Email Pilar McKay with any questions. $15 ========================================= CCE Ontario County Annual Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The Staff and Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County cordially invites you to our Annual Meeting.Please join us for a social evening featuring: Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program. His presentation is: Farm Food Safety-The Cost to Farmers Keeping Your Produce Safe.Our volunteers will be recognized.A simple meal will be served.Please RSVP to Nancy by November 14, 2019. No charge Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 pm We will be closed November 28 and November 29, 2019 to be able to spend time with family.We will return to our office on December 2, 2019. Happy Thanksgiving ========================================= Closed for Thanksgiving Friday, November 29, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 pm We will be closed November 28 and November 29, 2019 to be able to spend time with family.We will return to our office on December 2, 2019. Happy Thanksgiving ========================================= Tabletop Christmas Tree Workshop Tuesday, December 3, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Come join Master Gardeners, Debbie McWilliams and Sandy Eckhert and make a small (12-15 inch) tabletop evergreen “tree”, perfect for your holiday centerpiece or home decorating. They will show you how to use floral Oasis and evergreen clippings to construct a beautiful tree that can then be decorated in a variety of ways. This fragrant little tree will stay fresh throughout the season and is the perfect size for anywhere in your home. Supplies furnished: floral oasis, a container for the tree, evergreen clippings/boughs, a few decorating choices. Participants need to bring: shears/scissors to trim evergreen pieces, decorations of your choice, small battery operated string of lights, if desired.To register call Cornell Cooperative Extension, 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Nancy with your name, address, and phone number. $15.00/person Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Wednesday, December 25, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, December 26, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Friday, December 27, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Monday, December 30, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Tuesday, December 31, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Wednesday, January 1, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= Beginning Maple Production Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Stephen Childs, New York State Extension Specialist in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University, will present this “Beginner Maple Producer” Workshop on January 16, 2020 at CCE-Ontario. Topics to be covered include many aspects of maple syrup production including: why make maple syrup, tree identification, tree health, tapping, sap collection and handling, boiling, energy efficiency, finishing and grading syrup, canning, marketing and regulations. This workshop is aimed at the beginning maple producer and would be useful to the homeowner looking to tap a few trees in the backyard.The fee is $10.00 per family. To register or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 x 427 or 436 or email: Nancy with your name, address and phone number. $10/family Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Youth Tractor Safety Certification Thursday, January 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Ontario County 4-H sponsors an 8 week Tractor Safety Certification course each winter. It is held at the Cooperative Extension Office, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY with additional visits to area machinery and equipment dealers.Tractor Certification classes are 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Thursday evenings, January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 with a driving test on March 28, 2020. Students must attend all sessions to get their certification.Parents and family members are welcome to attend the first session. An interactive presentation by New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health will be given.Eligibility:Youth who are at least 14 years old by April 1st, 2020 are eligible.Youth 14 and 15 are required to attend and pass the course in order to work for hire (using farm machinery) on other than their home farm. Youth will receive their certification by mail after successfully completing the written test and driving course. The program includes a newly revised workbook, videos, and demonstrations.There will be a number of experienced instructors on hand. Classes are held at the Cornell Extension Center in Canandaigua and area equipment dealerships.Note: Youth younger than 14 and working on the family farm or older than 15 are not required to take this course but are still welcome.For more information contact the 4-H office at 585-394-3977 x 429Registration required by January 21, 2020.2020 4-H Tractor Certification Program/Registration Flyer $25/Ontario County residents; $35/other counties Amy Morrisey, alm72@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 429 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Monday, February 3, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= Care of African Violets Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The weather outside might be frightful but you can still enjoy “playing in the dirt”. If you grow or would like to grow African Violets, come join Master Gardener, Susie Nettleton to learn the basics of African Violet care, repotting an African Violet that has outgrown a pot, learn to start an African Violet from a leaf, and learn the different types of African Violets. Bring one or two of your African Violets that need repotting or dividing. After you register, instructions will be sent to you with tips on transporting your plants in the winter. Materials will be supplied but there will be additional supplies available for purchase from the instructor.To register call Cornell Cooperative Extension, 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Nancy with your name, address, and phone number. $5.00/person Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 2: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $175.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $25.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email nea8@cornell.edu or ext. 436, email rw43@cornell.edu 2020 Registration/Information Flyer $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:00 am - 10:30 am CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Saturday, February 8, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= Upcycling Make-n-Take Monday, February 10, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Join Master Gardeners, Victoria Barnsbee and Vicki Jennejohn in decorating recycled glass jars. Make a seed starter for your sunny window or a vase filled with dried natural plants. Decorate your counter tops or grace your table. Save your pickle jars or kombucha bottles-any size or shape could work. Use your imagination!All supplies included (soil, seeds, paint, dried flowers, etc.) to make any four. Make one for yourself and make three to give as gifts. Everyone is welcome even children over 12 (must be accompanied by an adult).Pre-registration required by February 3, 2020. Contact Nancy or phone, 585-394-3977 x 427 with your name, address, and phone number. $10.00/person Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 12, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 2: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $175.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $25.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email nea8@cornell.edu or ext. 436, email rw43@cornell.edu 2020 Registration/Information Flyer $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Friday, February 14, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= Spring Garden Symposium Saturday, February 15, 2020 8:30 am - 2:45 pm Club 86, 86 Avenue E , Geneva, New York 14456 Please join us for our 25th Annual Spring Garden Symposium, organized by a committee of Master Gardener Volunteers. This year's topics include": Gardening With What You Have by Christine Froehlich, Garden Designer.Planning and Planting with Native Plants to Improve our World , Ellen Folts, owner of Amanda's Garden Native Perennial Nursery.We Reap What We Sow: Being the Change We Wish to See(d) in the World, Petra Page-Mann, Co-founder of Fruition Seeds.Refreshments, a hot buffet lunch, and the opportunity to win door prizes are included in the registration fee.2020 Spring Garden Symposium Information/Registration or available Registration form (fillable) For more information contact Nancy at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Nancy. $40/person space is limited Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 2: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $175.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $25.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email nea8@cornell.edu or ext. 436, email rw43@cornell.edu 2020 Registration/Information Flyer $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 2: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $175.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $25.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email nea8@cornell.edu or ext. 436, email rw43@cornell.edu 2020 Registration/Information Flyer $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= Starting Plants from Seed Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Home gardeners: Spring is just around the corner and it's not too late to learn how to grow vegetable and flower transplants from seed. Master Gardener, Stacey VanDenburgh will guide you through the process in this hands-on workshop. She will cover techniques for both annuals and perennials and show you how to crate a budget friendly plant nursery at home. Everyone will plant seeds to take home. Join us for this fun and informative workshop!Pre-registration requested by contacting Nancy at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Nancy with your name, address, and phone number.  $10.00/family Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= CANCELLED: Cut Flower Innovations for 2020 Thursday, March 12, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLANS ARE TO RESCHEDULE IN THE FUTURE.Cut Flower Farmers: We're Talking Innovation and Science The next logical step after our Cut Flower Business Speaker Series was to move right on to science. In March we are hosting three sessions to talk about innovations in the fields that you can apply to your cut flower farms. The goal is to bring speakers who cultivate innovations in the fields to see how they can apply to cut flower farms.Sessions include:* Growing with High Tunnels (March 12, Jud Reid, Cornell Vegetable Program & Harvest New York)* Integrated Weed Management (March 19, Bryan Brown, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program, Cornell University)  * Water Management & Irrigation (March 26, Prof. Steve Reiners, Chair, Horticulture Department, Cornell University)$15 or $40 for all three sessions, we accept cash, check, & credit at the door.4-H or K-12 graders are free with a registered guest.Pre-registration appreciated. To register on-line.Email Pilar with any questions. $15 per session or $40 for all three sessions ========================================= Cancelled: 2020 Emergency Preparedness for Pets & Animals Conference Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Purpose: Introduce emergency preparedness principles as they relate to animals focused on 4- H club members (ages 13+) and the public in the greater Finger Lakes region.Goals: Increase at-home emergency preparedness in the region as it relates to caring for animals during a disaster. Objectives: Familiarize the public with emergency preparedness for animals principles taught by experts Increase formal planning among 4-H club members and the public Monroe County 4-H Club members will be encouraged to make posters and plans that will be on display to the public during 4-H Expo (July 12) and Monroe County Fair (August) Introduce 4-H club members to the State Vet outside of county fair Differentiate emergency preparedness planning between pets and farm animals Raise awareness to County’s CARTs (County Animal Response Teams) Partners: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston, Yates, Monroe, Steuben, Schuyler, Genesee, Seneca, and CayugaTo register Free for preregistered 4-H club members, students 13-18 and their parents. $5.00 at the door. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= CANCELLED: Cut Flower Innovations for 2020 Thursday, March 19, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLANS ARE TO RESCHEDULE IN THE FUTURE.Cut Flower Farmers: We're Talking Innovation and Science The next logical step after our Cut Flower Business Speaker Series was to move right on to science. In March we are hosting three sessions to talk about innovations in the fields that you can apply to your cut flower farms. The goal is to bring speakers who cultivate innovations in the fields to see how they can apply to cut flower farms.Sessions include:* Growing with High Tunnels (March 12, Jud Reid, Cornell Vegetable Program & Harvest New York)* Integrated Weed Management (March 19, Bryan Brown, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program, Cornell University)  * Water Management & Irrigation (March 26, Prof. Steve Reiners, Chair, Horticulture Department, Cornell University)$15 or $40 for all three sessions, we accept cash, check, & credit at the door.4-H or K-12 graders are free with a registered guest.Pre-registration appreciated. To register on-line.Email Pilar with any questions. $15 per session or $40 for all three sessions ========================================= CANCELLED: Cut Flower Innovations for 2020 Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLANS ARE TO RESCHEDULE IN THE FUTURE.Cut Flower Farmers: We're Talking Innovation and Science The next logical step after our Cut Flower Business Speaker Series was to move right on to science. In March we are hosting three sessions to talk about innovations in the fields that you can apply to your cut flower farms. The goal is to bring speakers who cultivate innovations in the fields to see how they can apply to cut flower farms.Sessions include:* Growing with High Tunnels (March 12, Jud Reid, Cornell Vegetable Program & Harvest New York)* Integrated Weed Management (March 19, Bryan Brown, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program, Cornell University)  * Water Management & Irrigation (March 26, Prof. Steve Reiners, Chair, Horticulture Department, Cornell University)$15 or $40 for all three sessions, we accept cash, check, & credit at the door.4-H or K-12 graders are free with a registered guest.Pre-registration appreciated. To register on-line.Email Pilar with any questions. $15 per session or $40 for all three sessions ========================================= Cancelled: Home Fruit Tree Pruning Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm New York Kitchen, 800 South Main Street , Canandaigua, NY 14424 Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus, this event has been cancelled.Late March is an excellent time to prune home fruit trees. The days are getting warmer, the sun is shining more and the severe winter cold is behind us. Fruit trees should ideally be pruned every year to obtain the highest quality fruit. Russ Welser, Horticultural Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario will demonstrate pruning procedures for various tree fruit species; apple, plum, pear, peach and cherry that are in the orchard of the NY Kitchen. Participants should dress for the weather. To register, call 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Email Nancy with your name, address, and phone number. $10.00/person Limited to 20 people Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= COVID-19 & Your Produce Farm Webinar Friday, April 3, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am It will cover: why prevention of the coronavirus/COVID-19 is important steps that employers should take to protect employees how to manage cleaning and disinfection in the workplace and employee housing state and federal sick leave and workforce reduction policies disaster contingency planning to manage and prevent the spread of COVID-19 on-farmThis webinar will be led by Richard Stup, PhD, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development, Elizabeth Bihn, PhD, Cornell Produce Safety Alliance, and Anu Rangarajan, PhD, Cornell Small Farms Program.Register Here webinar - no fee ========================================= People and Program Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 This is a virtual meeting for the People and Program Committee of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County.For meeting information. Committee meeting Tim Davis, tsd2@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 431 ========================================= Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 This is a virtual meeting for the Finance and Facilities Committee for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County.For meeting information. Committee meeting Tim Davis, tsd2@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 431 ========================================= Board of Supervisor's Dinner Cancelled Thursday, May 7, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The Cornell Cooperative Extension of  Ontario County Board of Directors meets at the Cooperative Extension Center, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Supervisor's Dinner, Cancelled for May 7, 2020. 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.July 20, 2020 Meeting at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.November 18, 2020, Association Annual Meeting, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tim Davis, tsd2@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 431 ========================================= 2020 Agriculture Appreciation Banquet CANCELLED UNTIL 2021 Friday, May 8, 2020 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Club 86, 86 Avenue E , Geneva, New York 14456 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS: THE BANQUET HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL 2021With spring just around the corner, a diverse group of agriculture industry representatives will gather for this event in 2021 to recognize the vital importance of agriculture in Ontario County and to honor agriculture leaders.The evening begins with a social time to enjoy the delicious Club 86 Hors d’oeuvres, milk punch served by the Ontario County Dairy Princess, Molly Mueller, and a chance to participate in a silent auction to benefit the 4-H Scholarship Fund. The banquet will follow with a buffet dinner, which will include a dessert table featuring Ontario County desserts (pies from Cindy's Pies and Monica's Pies) and local Upstate-Niagara Cooperative Inc. milk.Awards for leadership, excellence, and innovation in agriculture will be presented at the banquet including the Rodney Lightfoote Agricultural Viability and Innovation Award for Ontario County, Jackie Kunes Outstanding Woman in Agriculture; Paul and Peg Zimmerman Outstanding Young Farmer; Ralph Jerome Scholarship and Farm Bureau Citizenship Scholarships. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ontario County Farm Bureau, and Ontario County Agricultural Enhancement Board are sponsoring the Agriculture Appreciation Celebration.  $35.00/person or $60.00/couple Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Ontario County Master Gardener's Plant Sale Cancelled Saturday, May 9, 2020 9:00 am - 11:30 am CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Due to Coronavirus, the Master Gardener Plant Sale has been CANCELLED. See you in 2021.Rain or shine, the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will hold their annual plant sale at the Cooperative Extension Center, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua. There will be no early inspection.The sale will feature reasonably priced plants. Also, there will be some annual flower and vegetable plants available for you to add to your gardens. Bring boxes to carry home purchases. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the educational outreach of the Homes and Grounds programming that the Master Gardener volunteers perform for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County.If you have plants you would like to donate please call 585.394.3977 x436 or x427. Prices vary Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Ontario County Household E-Waste Collection Saturday, May 30, 2020 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Bristol Town Hall/Highway Garage, 6740 County Road 32 , Canandaigua, NY 14424 Bristol Highway Facility, 6740 County Road 32,  Canandaigua, NY 14424Free and Open to Ontario County Residents ONLY!Pre-registration required! REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 4, 2020.Call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County: 585-394-3977 x 427What is E-Waste? It is the disposal of electronic products. Improper disposal affects human and environmental health because many of these products contain toxic substances.Materials Accepted: Computers (laptops, desktops, tablets, and e-readers); TVs; microwaves; small scale servers; computer peripherals, monitors, electronic keyboards, electronic mice or similar pointing devices, fax machines; document scanners, printers (less than 100 lbs.), small electronic equipment; VCRs, digital video recorders, portable digital music players, DVD players (including projectors with DVD player capabilities intended for home-use), digital converter boxes, cable or satellite receivers (including digital media receivers), electronic or video game consoles. Materials NOT Accepted:Alkaline batteries; smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors, devices containing liquid mercury (thermostats, switches, medical devices, thermometers), household appliances, liquids/oils, air conditions, dehumidifiers, fluorescent lamps, tape media (DVD's, VHS, CDs, cassette tapes, floppy disks, SD cards,etc.). Free to Ontario County Residents Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Rescheduled for June 20, 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, June 20, 2020 7:00 am - 2:45 pm Casella Recycling Facility, 3555 County Road 49 , Stanley, NY 14561 This event has been rescheduled for June 20, 2020. This event is free and open to residents of ONTARIO County only. • No business or farm waste will be accepted. • PRE-REGISTRATION and PROOF OF RESIDENCY will be required. • Limited to the first 700 residents who register.Drop off: Casella Recycle Center, County Road 49, Stanley, NY 14561 What is Household Hazardous Waste? Household hazardous waste is any discarded household material that can be classified as toxic, corrosive, flammable or reactive.  For example: • Paint • Batteries • Cleaning Products • Thinners/Strippers • Acids/Bases • Automotive Products• Pesticides Materials Accepted at the Event: Acids, Adhesives, Aerosols, Antifreeze, Boric Acid, Batteries, Brake Fluid, Cements, Charcoal Lighters, Chlorine, Cleaning Fluid, Degreasers, Disinfectants, Drain Cleaners, Dry Gas, Epoxies, Dyes, Fiberglass Resins, Flea Powders, Furniture Strippers, Hair Removers, Herbicides, Insect Repellents, Lacquers, Lubricants, Mothballs or Flakes, Motor Oil, Nail Polish Removers, Oven Cleaners,Oil based Paints, Paint Removers, Paint Thinners, Permanent Solutions, Pesticides, Photo chemicals, Rat Poisons, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners, Rust Solvents, Wood Preservatives, Spot Removers, Tub and Tile Cleaners, Turpentine, Varnish, Weed Killers, Wood Polishes & Stains.  Products containing mercury, and florescent light tubes will also be accepted. Latex paints need to be dried out by opening lid or putting kitty litter in the can. Then it gets placed in your garbage. Latex paint will not be accepted at this event.Materials NOT Accepted at the Event: Household Electronics (TVS –flat screen and CRTs, computer monitors, cell phones, DVD players, VCRs, etc.) Automobile and truck tires, Compressed Gas Cylinders, Explosives or Shock-Sensitive Materials, Ammunition, Radioactive Wastes, Pathological Wastes, Infectious Waste, Medicines, PCB’s, Freon containing devices (i.e. Air conditioners, dehumidifiers). Latex paint. **Casella reserves the right to reject any waste unidentified, deemed unacceptable by the disposal firm, or of excessive volume** Pre-registration IS REQUIRED! Call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 x 427. Registrations are in 15 minute time slots. The last time slot is 2:45 pm.  Registration will open on June 1, 2020. FREE for pre-registered Ontario County residents ONLY! Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Annual Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The Staff and Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County cordially invites you to our Annual Meeting. Please join us for a social evening featuring:Recognition of our Volunteers. Simple meal will be served.Please RSVP with your name, address, and phone number. No charge =========================================