CLOSED for the Holidays Monday, December 24, 2018 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 25, 2018 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, December 26, 2018 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 27, 2018 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 28, 2018 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 31, 2018 12:00 pm - 12:00 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 New Year's Tuesday, January 1, 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 New Year's. ========================================= Care of African Violets Tuesday, January 15, 2019 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 ========================================= Beginning Maple Production Tuesday, January 15, 2019 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 15, 2019 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 ========================================= Public Presentations Registration Deadline Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) Public_Presentation_Training_Flyer_2019.pdf None Jennifer Jensen, jgj4@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 428 ========================================= Youth Tractor Safety Certification Thursday, January 31, 2019 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. Workshop meets from 7-9 pm on Thursday evenings, January 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 with a driving test on March 30th. 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, 2019 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.There is a fee of $25 for Ontario County residents and $35 for out of county residents.For more information contact the 4-H office at 585-394-3977x 401 or 429 $25/Ontario County residents; $35/other counties Amy Morrisey, alm72@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 429 ========================================= 2019 Public Presentations Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) We encourage 4-H members of all ages to participate in this yearly event of public speaking. This long standing 4-H Program helps members to develop poise, confidence and self-satisfaction in speaking to others about subjects they select. The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March. Jennifer Jensen, jgj4@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 428 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 6, 2019 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 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Monday, March 6, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 11:00 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 2019 Pesticide Training and Registration Information $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= 2019 Public Presentations Thursday, February 7, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) We encourage 4-H members of all ages to participate in this yearly event of public speaking. This long standing 4-H Program helps members to develop poise, confidence and self-satisfaction in speaking to others about subjects they select. The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March. Jennifer Jensen, jgj4@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 428 ========================================= 2019 Public Presentations Saturday, February 9, 2019 9:00 am - 1:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) We encourage 4-H members of all ages to participate in this yearly event of public speaking. This long standing 4-H Program helps members to develop poise, confidence and self-satisfaction in speaking to others about subjects they select. The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March. Jennifer Jensen, jgj4@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 428 ========================================= 2019 Public Presentations Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) We encourage 4-H members of all ages to participate in this yearly event of public speaking. This long standing 4-H Program helps members to develop poise, confidence and self-satisfaction in speaking to others about subjects they select. The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March. Jennifer Jensen, jgj4@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 428 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 13, 2019 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 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Monday, March 6, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 11:00 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 2019 Pesticide Training and Registration Information $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 20, 2019 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 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Monday, March 6, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 11:00 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 2019 Pesticide Training and Registration Information $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 27, 2019 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 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Monday, March 6, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 11:00 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 2019 Pesticide Training and Registration Information $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= 2019 Pesticide Certification and Recertification Exam Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) The NYSDEC Pesticide Certification and Recertification Exams are being offered on March 6, 2019.For more information or to register to take the exam, contact Russ Welser, 585-394-3977x 436. $100 check made payable to NYSDEC Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 =========================================