4-H Career Explorations Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Cornell University (Judd Falls Road Ithaca, NY 14853) 4-H Career Explorations allow youth to have fun while learning about science, engineering, technology, humanities and themselves.  Registration will open April 1. Contact your 4-H office to receive information for your county.Career Explorations has two tracks.University U for teens entering grades 8 and 9. Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The purpose of this program is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce you to Cornell University.  The cost to attend last year was $250. We do not anticipate any dramatic price increase this year.  Please call your local county for more information.Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10 to 12.  Participants spend 3 days with a specific department.  Choices include astronomy, horse and dairy careers, biomedical engineering, crop and soil science, waste to energy, teaching, food science and DNA, geospatial science, plus many others.    Registration: Opens April 1 and closes May 30, 2019 Program Tracks:  University U: teens entering 8th – 9th grades  Focus for Teens: teens entering 10th – 12th gradesTo register contact the person below representing your county:Otsego County - Patti Zellmer,  psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 ext 225Schoharie County - Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 ext 113 or 518-296-8310 ext 113 $TBD per person (approx $260) - contact your specific county for subsidizes for 4-H members) ========================================= CANCELED 4-H Horse Showmanship Workshop - Schoharie County Thursday, June 27, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm SUNY Cobleskill Equine Center (Saratoga Avenue Cobleskill, NY 12043) This workshop will provide the 4-H Horse exhibitor how to show your animal to its best advantage as well as appearance of the exhibitor and equipment and appearance of the animal.Pre-registration is required by contacting Teresa Adell at tla47@cornell.edu or 518-234-4303 ext 113. Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x113 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Monday, July 1, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! ========================================= 4-H Dairy Cattle Showmanship Workshop - Schoharie County Monday, July 1, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maple Downs Farm II (167 Amelia Lane Middleburgh, New York 12122) This workshop will provide the 4-H dairy exhibitor how to show your animal to its best advantage as well as appearance of the exhibitor and equipment and appearance of the show animal.Pre-registration is required by contacting Teresa Adell. FREE Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x113 ========================================= CLOSED for the 4th of July Holiday Thursday, July 4, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday. ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, June 30, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= 4-H Dog Fun Show - Schoharie County Saturday, July 6, 2019 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Schoharie County Fairgrounds (South Grand St. Cobleskill, NY 12043) Join us for friendly obedience and agility games contests.  This is a great opportunity to prepare you and your dog for the 4-H Dog Show at the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair.  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.Show begins at 9 a.m. CLASSES INCLUDE:Obedience Class, Grooming and Handling, Tricks and Demonstration, Rally Obedience and Costume Class.Must have current rabies certificate to participatePre-registration is required by returning the entry application.by July 3, 2019.  For further information contact Teresa Adell.   $10 Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x113 ========================================= The Junior Livestock Show Sunday, July 7, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Iroquois Farm Showgrounds (1659 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, NY 13326) 72nd Annual Show  Since 1947, The Farmers’ Museum has collaborated with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program to produce the Junior Livestock Show, which is the second largest youth competition in New York State.The Junior Livestock Show begins Sunday evening, July 7, at 5 p.m. with a chicken barbecue for the public and show exhibitors. The cost for the barbecue dinner is $10 per person.  At 7:30 p.m., an ice cream social is open to participants and the general public – free of charge.On Monday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m., judging begins for animals and showmanship classes, which test the handler’s ability to present their fit and well-groomed animals in the way that best shows off their conformation. At 5:00 p.m. the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health leads a discussion on safe spaces on the farm. Prizes are awarded at 6:00 p.m. for the best posters displayed in the visitor tent in the Farm Safety for Kidz Poster Contest.On Tuesday, July 9, judging begins at 9:00 a.m.  At 2:30 p.m., the Grand Champions in the dairy, beef, dairy goat, sheep, and swine divisions will join the winners of the F. Ambrose Clark Livestock Trophy,  The Farmers’ Museum Cup, and The Farmers’ Museum Dairy Goat Cup in a Parade of Champions.Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information about the Junior Livestock Show, contact Meg at 607.547.1452. Exhibitor booklets were sent to all youth enrolled in a livestock project.  If you have not received your booklet by now, contact the 4-H office.  Otsego County Entries are due June 1.Contact Patti Zellmer123 Lake StCooperstown, NY 13326607-547-2536 x225Schoharie County Entries are due May 29Contact Teresa Adell173 S Grand St, Suite 1Cobleskill, NY 12043518-234-4303 x113 Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Monday, July 8, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! ========================================= The Junior Livestock Show Monday, July 8, 2019 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Iroquois Farm Showgrounds (1659 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, NY 13326) 72nd Annual Show  Since 1947, The Farmers’ Museum has collaborated with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program to produce the Junior Livestock Show, which is the second largest youth competition in New York State.The Junior Livestock Show begins Sunday evening, July 7, at 5 p.m. with a chicken barbecue for the public and show exhibitors. The cost for the barbecue dinner is $10 per person.  At 7:30 p.m., an ice cream social is open to participants and the general public – free of charge.On Monday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m., judging begins for animals and showmanship classes, which test the handler’s ability to present their fit and well-groomed animals in the way that best shows off their conformation. At 5:00 p.m. the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health leads a discussion on safe spaces on the farm. Prizes are awarded at 6:00 p.m. for the best posters displayed in the visitor tent in the Farm Safety for Kidz Poster Contest.On Tuesday, July 9, judging begins at 9:00 a.m.  At 2:30 p.m., the Grand Champions in the dairy, beef, dairy goat, sheep, and swine divisions will join the winners of the F. Ambrose Clark Livestock Trophy,  The Farmers’ Museum Cup, and The Farmers’ Museum Dairy Goat Cup in a Parade of Champions.Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information about the Junior Livestock Show, contact Meg at 607.547.1452. Exhibitor booklets were sent to all youth enrolled in a livestock project.  If you have not received your booklet by now, contact the 4-H office.  Otsego County Entries are due June 1.Contact Patti Zellmer123 Lake StCooperstown, NY 13326607-547-2536 x225Schoharie County Entries are due May 29Contact Teresa Adell173 S Grand St, Suite 1Cobleskill, NY 12043518-234-4303 x113 Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. ========================================= The Junior Livestock Show Tuesday, July 9, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Iroquois Farm Showgrounds (1659 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, NY 13326) 72nd Annual Show  Since 1947, The Farmers’ Museum has collaborated with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program to produce the Junior Livestock Show, which is the second largest youth competition in New York State.The Junior Livestock Show begins Sunday evening, July 7, at 5 p.m. with a chicken barbecue for the public and show exhibitors. The cost for the barbecue dinner is $10 per person.  At 7:30 p.m., an ice cream social is open to participants and the general public – free of charge.On Monday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m., judging begins for animals and showmanship classes, which test the handler’s ability to present their fit and well-groomed animals in the way that best shows off their conformation. At 5:00 p.m. the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health leads a discussion on safe spaces on the farm. Prizes are awarded at 6:00 p.m. for the best posters displayed in the visitor tent in the Farm Safety for Kidz Poster Contest.On Tuesday, July 9, judging begins at 9:00 a.m.  At 2:30 p.m., the Grand Champions in the dairy, beef, dairy goat, sheep, and swine divisions will join the winners of the F. Ambrose Clark Livestock Trophy,  The Farmers’ Museum Cup, and The Farmers’ Museum Dairy Goat Cup in a Parade of Champions.Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information about the Junior Livestock Show, contact Meg at 607.547.1452. Exhibitor booklets were sent to all youth enrolled in a livestock project.  If you have not received your booklet by now, contact the 4-H office.  Otsego County Entries are due June 1.Contact Patti Zellmer123 Lake StCooperstown, NY 13326607-547-2536 x225Schoharie County Entries are due May 29Contact Teresa Adell173 S Grand St, Suite 1Cobleskill, NY 12043518-234-4303 x113 Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, July 9, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Center (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Invasive Species Awareness Week Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 am Invasive species affect all New Yorkers - including hikers, highway personnel, birders, boaters, farmers and foresters. The mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause by engaging citizens in a wide range of activities across the state, and empowering them to take action to stop the invasion! There will be numerous invasive species-related public events held during Invasive Species Awareness Week, Click here to learn more about this year’s ISAW! No Cost David Cox, dgc23@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x119 ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Monday, July 15, 2019 8:00 am - 11:00 am Greater Plains Elementary School (60 West End Ave #1 Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by July 8, 2018. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Monday, July 15, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Tuesday, July 16, 2019 8:00 am - 11:00 am Greater Plains Elementary School (60 West End Ave #1 Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by July 8, 2018. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, July 16, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Wednesday, July 17, 2019 8:00 am - 11:00 am Greater Plains Elementary School (60 West End Ave #1 Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by July 8, 2018. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Thursday, July 18, 2019 8:00 am - 11:00 am Greater Plains Elementary School (60 West End Ave #1 Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by July 8, 2018. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= 4-H Lego Robotics Camp Friday, July 19, 2019 8:00 am - 11:00 am Greater Plains Elementary School (60 West End Ave #1 Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by July 8, 2018. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Monday, July 22, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, July 23, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 21, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Grasstravaganza 2019 Thursday, July 25, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm SUNY Cobleskill (Route 7 Cobleskill, New York 12043) SUNY Cobleskill, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the New York Grazing Coalition, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Cornell University Cooperative Extension, is hosting the 2019 Grasstravaganza at SUNY Cobleskill, July 25-27.The 2019 theme “Health and Resiliency from Soil to Table” will cover the importance of grazing livestock with a Soil to Table perspective and includes both regional and national speakers to include, Dr. Elaine Ingham, microbiologist and soil biology researcher and founder of Soil Foodweb Inc. as well as workshops, hands-on learning at the college farm, and local farm tours.Look for registration dates and more information to come early in 2019 and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grasstravaganza2019 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Monday, July 29, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 28, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Auction Saturday, August 3, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) COME to the 5th Otsego County 4-H Livestock Auction! The 4-H program is very happy to be working side by side with the Fair board on this event. Mark your calendar!  The 4-H Livestock Auction is Saturday, August 3, 2019, 3 p.m. at the Otsego County Fair.We are pleased with the 4-H participation and quality of animals for the 2019 Livestock Auction 4-H members are required to pre-register their bidders.We have an excellent group of animals for the 4-H Livestock Auction. The committee anticipates 4-H auction animals in the following species: beef, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and rabbits.  To view the Pre-Sale Catalog click here.Support of this 4-H program and 4-H youth is greatly appreciated.  None Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Otsego County Fair Tuesday, July 30, 2019 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) The Otsego County Fair is an exciting time for 4-H'ers.  It's a time to show off their prize animal, baked goods, crafts and more.  COME SEE US AT THE FAIR!     Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Monday, August 5, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! ========================================= Schoharie County Sunshine Fair Tuesday, August 6, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Schoharie County Fairgrounds (South Grand St. Cobleskill, NY 12043) Come See us at the Schoharie County Sunshine fair where you can celebrate 142 years of Agriculture the Fair Way.While at the fair make sure to stop by Progressland where you can see: The 4-H Exhibits The Master Gardener Exhibit Check with Entry Clerk Office ========================================= Family Farm Day Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., provides a unique opportunity to discover so much of what our local agriculture has to offer. Fifty-five farms across Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties invite you to discover their brand of farming.  For everyone’s safety, please adhere to Family Farm Day etiquette Pets are not allowed on participating farms. Remain in designated visitor areas while on farms. Be sure to bring a cooler or insulated grocery bag to take home delicious, local, farm-fresh products purchased throughout the day. Family Farm Day is a collaborative event produced by Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties, Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County, Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Schoharie County Tourism, Otsego County Tourism, Delaware County Tourism, Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware County Farm Bureaus, and Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware County farms. David Cox, dgc23@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x119 ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Labor Day.  ========================================= The Great New York State Fair Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:00 am - 10:00 pm The Great New York State Fairgrounds ( 581 State Fair Blvd Syracuse, NY 13209) The Great New York State Fair is a 13-day showcase of agriculture, entertainment, education, and technology.   For questions on Otsego County 4-H exhibits please contact Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu 607-547-2536 x 225For Questions on Schoharie County 4-H Exhibits please contact Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x113 See schedule for pricing. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown Wednesday, September 11, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Education Center (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill Wednesday, October 9, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Center (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= CLOSED for Columbus Day Monday, October 14, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. ========================================= Insectapalooza 2019 - Save the Date! Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell University (144 East Avenue Comstock Hall Ithaca, NY 14853) This year's event will be held at Cornell University's Comstock Hall.  Come see the bizarre, bad, and beneficial of the insect world! The annual, one-day insect fair is hosted by the Department of Entomology at Cornell University. Insectapalooza is an interactive, hands-on experience that features hundreds of live insects, spiders, and other fascinating arthropods. Popular favorites include the live Butterfly Room and Arthropod Zoo. Insectapalooza is fun and educational for children, teens, and adults of all ages. The annual Insect Fair reflects the countless wonderful ways that insects interact with people and impact our lives -- for better or for worse. If you wish to become a SPONSOR for Insectapalooza please contact Brian Danforth. Sponsors will be listed on this website, as well as in a brochure given to all attendees. Volunteers, please contact Stephanie Westmiller at st342@cornell.eduVisitor Information How to get to Cornell How to find Comstock Hall: Comstock Hall is opposite Barton Hall (the large gymnasium) on Garden Avenue and north of Teagle Hall. Need a map? Parking areas near Comstock Hall: Crescent Lot (uphill of Schoelkopf Stadium); along Campus Road (uphill of Lynah Rink); Parking Garage (Under Schoelkopf Stadium); along Tower Road. For more information use the contact information for your county below: OTSEGO COUNTY Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu 4-H Program Leader 123 Lake Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2536 ext. 225  SCHOHARIE COUNTY Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu 4-H Subject Educator 173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, NY 12043 (518) 234-4303 ext. 113 $3 per person, children under 3-years old and under are free. ========================================= CLOSED for Veteran's Day Monday, November 11, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11, 2019. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Education Center (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 29, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Center (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= CLOSED for the Holiday Season! Tuesday, December 24, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holiday season on December 24 and 25.   ========================================= CLOSED for the Holiday Season! Wednesday, December 25, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holiday season on December 24 and 25.   ========================================= Offices closed for New Years Wednesday, January 1, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of New Years.   ========================================= CLOSED for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Center (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 =========================================