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Spraying in a potato field for prevention of potato blight. Picture taken near Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Pesticide Training & Recertification

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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 applic...

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Maple trees with taps and buckets for collecting sap, to be made into maple syrup, at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, North Java, NY.

Backyard Maple Syrup Workshop

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Do you have some maple trees in your yard? It doesn’t matter if it’s a Sugar, Norway, Red, Silver or a Boxelder maple. They all can be tapped to make sweet golden amber maple syrup. Come join Russ Welser, Sr. Resource Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension as he talks about the science b...

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How to Design a Meadow in Your Yard

How to Design a Meadow in Your Yard via Zoom

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

This webinar will focus on how to use native plants to replace areas of lawn to create a bustling native meadow. Topics covered include: design principles, embracing succession and change, determining the right plants for site conditions and maximizing habitat and eco benefit.This presentation...

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Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

Ontario County Ag Appreciation Banquet

Friday, March 20, 2026

Friday, March 20, 2026 at Club 86, 86 Avenue E, Geneva, NY.6:00 pm Social Hour & 7:00 pm Dinner and ProgramPlease make your payment by March 12th, 2026:Checks payable to CCE Ontario: $45/person;Mail check to: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ag Appreciation Banquet480 N. Main Street, Canandaigua, N...

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Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

Friday, March 20, 2026

This event celebrates National Agriculture Week and applauds Ontario County Agriculture. Agriculture Industry. Awards for outstanding leadership will be presented at the banquet including the Rodney Lightfoote Agricultural Viability and Innovation Award for Ontario County, Jackie Kunes Outstandin...

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Peonies in the Garden

Peonies in the Garden via Zoom

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

This presentation will address planting, fertility, pest problems, fall care, varieties, cut flower use and more. Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator, Russ Welser will give you secrets to growing and enjoying this beautiful plant. He has many years of experience growing peonies.To register,...

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