Homebrewing Workshop Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Engine 14 Brewery, 52 West Ave , Naples, NY 14512 Join us at Engine 12 Brewery where we will delve into the science of brewing beer, how does barley, hops, water and yeast make such a delicious beverage?We will go overSourcing ingredientsTools neededMalts and flavor profilesRecipe formationHopsFermentation and bottling Jacob Maslyn, jlm563@cornell.edu, 585-394-3977 x 402 ========================================= Poultry Processing Workshop Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ontario County Fair Society, 2820 Coounty Road 10 , Canandaigua, New York 14424 This program is one of four statewide roadshow stops, offering farmers a full poultry processing experience. The class will teach skills that build confidence, reduce costs, and strengthen your farm’s independence. This hands‑on workshop gives farmers the chance to process a bird from start to finish, learning every step of the workflow used by small farms across the state.We will learn:  Humane handling and proper dispatchingScalding and plucking using correct temperatures and timingEvisceration techniques and sanitation checkpointsChill tank management for food safetyShrink-bag packaging and labelingSafe transport and storage of your finished birdAttendees will get a bird and knife to take home! $50 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/PoultryProcessingNaplesNY ========================================= Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Farmington Highway Department, 985 Hook Road , Farmington, NY 14425 This event is free and open to residents of ONTARIO County only. September 19, 2026Town of Farmington Highway Facility985 Hook RoadFarmington, NY 14425REGISTRATION OPENS August 24, 2026. No online registration!Contact 585-394-3977 x 427If you call and don't get a person that means we are busy registering someone. Please leave a message and your call will be returned shortly.• No business or farm waste will be accepted.  • PRE REGISTRATION required. Proof of residency is taken at time of registration.We are requesting you to have your name PRINTED and REGISTRATION TIME on a sheet of paper that you will show us when you drive into the event on September 19, 2026. 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: • ALL Paint • Alkaline Batteries • Cleaning Products • Thinners/Strippers • Acids/Bases • Automotive Products• PesticidesMaterials Accepted at the Event: Acids, Adhesives, Aerosols, Antifreeze, Boric Acid, Alkaline Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D), 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, 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, LED lightbulbs.  Products containing mercury, and florescent light tubes will also be accepted. Vapes/E-cigs will also be accepted.ALL PAINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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). **Casella reserves the right to reject any waste unidentified, deemed unacceptable by the disposal firm, or of excessive volume** Pre-registration IS REQUIRED! When you arrive at the event you will need to bring with you a sheet of paper with YOUR NAME PRINTED and your REGISTRATION TIME. Thanks.Call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 x 427 to pre-register. Registrations are in 15 minute time slots. The last time slot is 2:45 pm.  Registration will open on August 24, 2026 and end on September 16, 2026. FREE for pre-registered Ontario County residents ONLY! Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424Fall is an ideal time for planting many of our perennial flowers, trees and shrubs. If you are looking to add some perennials to your flower garden or shrubs to your landscape, come to check out this fall sale. The plants for sale are coming from the home gardens of our Master Gardeners. A variety of perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and even house plants will be available. Some of the plants for sale: white anemone, several different hosta varieties, Siberian iris, peonies, cone flowers, hardy geraniums, plumbago, rose of sharon, guara, Russian sage, turtle head, mountain mint and much more. Cash or check will be accepted for your purchases. Master Gardeners will be there to answer any of your plant-related questions.This will be held indoors. various Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= On Farm Mortality Composting Workshop Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm El-Vi Farms, 14 Pelis Rd , Newark, NY 14513 Livestock mortalities are a natural part of agriculture, but the sustainable management of animal losses can be challenging for farmers, especially larger operations. On-site composting offers an economically viable and safe management method that results in a valuable soil amendment. Join us for this in-person workshop to learn about best management practices for mortality composting on your farm.Topics will include:• Siting considerations• Sourcing wood chips• Proper compost pile construction • Moisture & temperature monitoring• Odor & scavenger prevention• Avoiding common mistakes• Using finished compost Jacob Maslyn, jlm563@cornell.edu, 585-394-3977 x 402 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/z2rvzncc ========================================= Natural Ornaments and Home Decor Craft Class Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Join Ontario County Master Gardeners to celebrate nature and the changing seasons. Create beautiful ornaments and decorations using natural materials: pinecones, seed heads, milkweed pods, branches and vines, wood slices, greenery, dried flowers, etc. All materials will be provided along with many examples and choices. Feel free to bring your own dried plant materials and tools to create with. This is a make and take class. To register: email Nancy with your name, address, and phone number or call 585-394-3977 x 427 with your name, address, phone number, and email address.  $10/person Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pumpkin Smash, Compost Bash Saturday, November 7, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am Ontario County Fair Society, 2820 Coounty Road 10 , Canandaigua, New York 14424 Join us for our 2nd Pumpkin Smash, Compost Bash!Cooperative Extension in Partnership with County Sustainability and Solid Waste will be hosting a pumpkin collection event to help keep organic material out of our landfill.Bring your pumpkins and wear your closed toed shoes for some pumpkin smashing and composting education. We will have smashing zones set up for participants to smash their pumpkin and a few local robotics teams will be creating pumpkin throwing robots!Collection and smashing will happen from 8AM - 11AM at the Ontario County Fairgrounds. Free Jacob Maslyn, jlm563@cornell.edu, 585-394-3977 x 402 ========================================= Holiday Greens Workshop Saturday, December 5, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Join Master Gardeners for a festive and creative workshop where you’ll learn to craft your very own evergreen wreath, centerpiece, candy cane or all 3 if you choose! All assembly materials provided: fresh evergreen fronds, frames, wire, and a selection of ribbon and pinecones. You may bring additional decorations of your choice. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and garden snipers, if available. You will take home your handmade decorations to adorn your home or give as a thoughtful gift!Cost: $20 per item, maximum 3 per person. Please designate which item you are requesting to make at time of registration. Payable with cash or check made payable to CCE Ontario.Note class start time for each project so we may provide individual instructions.9:00 am - Centerpiece10:00 am - Wreath11:00 am- Candy CaneTo register call Cornell Cooperative Extension, 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Nancy with your name, address, phone number and project(s) you want to make. Space limited. Register early as this is a very popular workshop. $20 per project Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 =========================================