Events
Biochar 101 Workshop
Saturday, April 18, 2026
You may have heard of biochar and its many benefits when added to your soil, but just what is it and what are the benefits to using it. Biochar isn’t something new it was developed by pre-Columbian indigenous populations in the Amazon Basin (mainly modern-day Brazil) over 2,500 years ago. Did...
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Saturday, April 25, 2026
This event is free and open to residents of ONTARIO County only. April 25, 2026Casella Landfill | 5 & 20 between Canandaigua and Geneva3555 County Road 49Stanley, NY 14561REGISTRATION OPENS March 30, 2026Contact 585-394-3977 x 427If you called and don't get a person, please leave a mes...
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Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Here in the northeast, cultivating log-grown mushrooms can be commercially viable even for small operations. Join Russ Welser, Sr. Resource Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County for a presentation on forest cultivation of shiitake, and other specialty mushrooms, for ...
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Creating a Fresh Herb Garden Workshop
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Master Gardeners, Michelle Bartell and Sue Craugh, will guide you through the world of gardening with herbs as they discuss the advantages of growing your own for culinary and other uses. They will be giving a short presentation on what and how to grow both annual and perennial herbs, th...
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Meet Your Local Farmer Fair!
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Celebrating Locally Grown Agricultural Products!Get to Know Your Local Farmers!Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County at New York Kitchen for our spring Meet Your Local Farmer Fair! This fun and educational community event will provide an opportunity to meet your local producers and le...
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Beginning Farmer Tractor and Chainsaw safety
Saturday, June 27, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Tractor and Chainsaw Safety workshop is intended for anyone who owns or operates a tractor or chainsaw and is in need of some safety tips and boost in confidence with the piece of equipment. This workshop is expected to last no more than 4 hours and lunch will be provided!Loc...
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