Events
CCE Blood Drive
Monday, August 17, 2020
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County has partnered with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Monday, August 17th in the 4-H Training Center.Appointment Scheduling:For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code "CCNiagara" or search by zip code (14120). You can al...
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Weed Identification and Management
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Weed pressure can make or break a farm. Learn to identify 10 common weeds market farmers face in Western, NY and some of the management strategies for them. This free online program is brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County's Beginning Farmer Training Program. Joi...
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Veggie Van in Lackawanna
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! The Veggie Van is a seasonal mobile farmers market that provides residents of Niagara Falls and Lackawanna with direct access to fruits and vegetables. Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Lackawanna through September 23rd! ATTENTION: Due to...
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How to Make Quick Healthy Meals and Snacks
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
FREE nutrition classes online!
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Introduction to Pickling
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Pickling has been a tradition in many cultures but has been a lost art in recent times. In this workshop participants will learn the basics of pickling by making vegetable pickles. This workshop will be led by a trained Master Food Preserver and will be a combination of a presentation and han...
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Veggie Van in Niagara Falls
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Niagara Falls through the month of July. The Veggie Van will be in Niagara Falls on Thursdays throughout the summer. August and September dates and times will be updated when it becomes available.ATTENTION: Du...
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Food Box Giveaway
Friday, August 21, 2020
We are hosting our sixth Farmers-to-Families food box giveaway on Friday, August 21st, at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, located at 4487 Lake Avenue in Lockport.The giveaway—which will include boxes of dairy, produce, and cooked meat—will be begin at 10:00 a.m. until all boxes have been handed o...
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Cornell Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser
Friday, August 21, 2020
Come and get your World Famous Cornell Chicken BBQ Dinner! CCE Niagara has partnered with the Niagara County Farm Bureau for this fundraiser, which will benefit both the Farm Bureau and CCE programming, so come and show us your support! The meal consists of chicken, roll, butter, coleslaw, a...
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Board Meeting
Monday, August 24, 2020
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Due to COVID-19, board meetings are being held via Zoom until otherwise noted. If you'd like to have Zoom access for an upcoming board meeting, please email your request to...
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Veggie Van in Lackawanna
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! The Veggie Van is a seasonal mobile farmers market that provides residents of Niagara Falls and Lackawanna with direct access to fruits and vegetables. Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Lackawanna through September 23rd! ATTENTION: Due to...
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Free online nutrition workshops
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Veggie Van in Niagara Falls
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Niagara Falls through the month of July. The Veggie Van will be in Niagara Falls on Thursdays throughout the summer. August and September dates and times will be updated when it becomes available.ATTENTION: Du...
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Veggie Van in Lackawanna
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! The Veggie Van is a seasonal mobile farmers market that provides residents of Niagara Falls and Lackawanna with direct access to fruits and vegetables. Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Lackawanna through September 23rd! ATTENTION: Due to...
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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Free online nutrition education workshops
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Veggie Van in Niagara Falls
Thursday, September 3, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Niagara Falls through the month of July. The Veggie Van will be in Niagara Falls on Thursdays throughout the summer. August and September dates and times will be updated when it becomes available.ATTENTION: Du...
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CLOSED for Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2020
CCE-Niagara will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.
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Veggie Van in Lackawanna
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! The Veggie Van is a seasonal mobile farmers market that provides residents of Niagara Falls and Lackawanna with direct access to fruits and vegetables. Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Lackawanna through September 23rd! ATTENTION: Due to...
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How to Make Healthy Eating Part of your Lifestyle
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Join us to learn about the main ideas of a healthy lifestyle and how to choose healthy foods from each of the five food groups. We will also talk about how we can use the Nutrition Facts Label as a guide to choose healthier food and beverages.
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Veggie Van in Niagara Falls
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Niagara Falls through the month of July. The Veggie Van will be in Niagara Falls on Thursdays throughout the summer. August and September dates and times will be updated when it becomes available.ATTENTION: Du...
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Home Composting 101
Thursday, September 10, 2020
This is the last of five classes in our Gardening Classes for Adult Education series.Compost is one of the best natural soil additives to improve your garden. Learn how to make your own by following simple concepts. Materials needed to make compost along with techniques will be discussed. Plans...
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Veggie Van in Lackawanna
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! The Veggie Van is a seasonal mobile farmers market that provides residents of Niagara Falls and Lackawanna with direct access to fruits and vegetables. Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Lackawanna through September 23rd! ATTENTION: Due to...
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Why Physical Activity is Key to Wellbeing
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Join us to learn about the importance of physical activity. We will talk about the benefits of physical activity and what the current recommendations for adults are. We will also talk how we can create our own physical activity plan.
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Program Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Program Committee meetings are open to the public.
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Veggie Van in Niagara Falls
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Niagara Falls through the month of July. The Veggie Van will be in Niagara Falls on Thursdays throughout the summer. August and September dates and times will be updated when it becomes available.ATTENTION: Du...
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Veggie Van in Lackawanna
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! The Veggie Van is a seasonal mobile farmers market that provides residents of Niagara Falls and Lackawanna with direct access to fruits and vegetables. Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Lackawanna through September 23rd! ATTENTION: Due to...
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Canning Tomato Products
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Summer usually brings a bounty of tomatoes. Learn how to put them up by to use in later months. Participants will learn how to can and freeze tomatoes.This workshop will be led by a trained Master Food Preserver and will be a combination of a presentation and hands-on group learning experiences...
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Veggie Van in Niagara Falls
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The Veggie Van is back for the 2020 market season! Below is the Veggie Van Schedule for Niagara Falls through the month of July. The Veggie Van will be in Niagara Falls on Thursdays throughout the summer. August and September dates and times will be updated when it becomes available.ATTENTION: Du...
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Board Meeting
Monday, September 28, 2020
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Due to COVID-19, board meetings are being held via Zoom until otherwise noted. If you'd like to have Zoom access for an upcoming board meeting, please email your request to...
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CLOSED for Columbus Day
Monday, October 12, 2020
CCE-Niagara will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.
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Introduction to Fermentation
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
In this workshop participants will learn the basics of fermentation for home food preservation and prepare foods to ferment at home.This workshop will be led by a trained Master Food Preserver and will be a combination of a presentation and hands-on group learning experiences. All course materi...
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Board Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2020
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Due to COVID-19, board meetings are being held via Zoom until otherwise noted. If you'd like to have Zoom access for an upcoming board meeting, please email your request to...
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Ag Committee Meeting
Monday, November 2, 2020
Ag Program Committee meetings are open to the public.
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CLOSED for Veterans' Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
CCE-Niagara will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day. Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.
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Program Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Program Committee meetings are open to the public.
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Board Meeting
Monday, November 23, 2020
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Due to COVID-19, board meetings are being held via Zoom until otherwise noted. If you'd like to have Zoom access for an upcoming board meeting, please email your request to...
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2020
CCE-Niagara will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27, 2020
CCE-Niagara will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.
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Ag Committee Meeting
Monday, December 7, 2020
Ag Program Committee meetings are open to the public.
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Board Meeting
Monday, December 14, 2020
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Due to COVID-19, board meetings are being held via Zoom until otherwise noted. If you'd like to have Zoom access for an upcoming board meeting, please email your request to...
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Thursday, December 24, 2020
CCE-Niagara will be closed for the holidays. Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.
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