Board of Directors Meeting Monday, March 25, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Board meetings are open to the public. Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Ag Committee Meetings Monday, April 1, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Ag Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Agribusiness Outreach Forum Friday, April 5, 2019 8:30 am - 12:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) An Agribusiness Outreach Forum will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County (CCE) on Friday, April 5th, at 4487 Lake Avenue in Lockport. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives and hear about key resources from Local, State and Federal Economic Development and Agricultural Agencies. The event is free to attend but due to limited space preregistration is required.The event is a great opportunity to learn more about tax incentives, energy programs and grant programs that are available to assist new and existing small and medium-sized farms and agricultural-based businesses that are looking to start up or expand.Registration will begin at 8:30am and light refreshments will also be available at that time. The program will run from 9:00am until 11:00am and will include two separate panels of speakers with a short break and refreshments offered in between sessions. Panelists include individuals from the Niagara County Department of Economic Development, Niagara County Community College’s Small Business Development Center, Empire State Development, Farm Credit East, New York State Agriculture and Markets, and New York FarmNet.At 11:00am, guests will have the opportunity to speak to representatives from the attending agencies and/or tour the WNY Food Incubator, CCE-Niagara’s shared-use commercial kitchen. To reserve your seat, please call Bonnie at 716-278-8760 or email her at bonnie.satarian@niagaracounty.com. You can also register online at: https://buff.ly/2XVSh9xThe Agribusiness Outreach Forum is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County, the Niagara County Center for Economic Development, Niagara USA Chamber, NCCC Small Business Development Center, and National Grid. Free Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= Program Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Program Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= CLOSED for Good Friday Friday, April 19, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County are closed for Good Friday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, April 22, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Board meetings are open to the public. Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Ag Committee Meetings Monday, May 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Ag Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Program Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Program Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County are closed for Memorial Day. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, May 27, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Board meetings are open to the public. Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Program Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 19, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Program Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, June 24, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Board meetings are open to the public. Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= CLOSED for Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County will be closed for the Holidays.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, July 22, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Board meetings are open to the public. Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= 2019 Niagara County Fair Wednesday, July 31, 2019 10:00 am - 10:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The Niagara County Fair in Lockport, NY is the largest youth fair in the state and has something for everyone. Over 35,000 people flock to the 5-day fair to enjoy local events, live music, shows, contests, food, rides and more. If you’re looking for family friendly local events, go ahead and mark Niagara County Fair from July 31st-August 4th, 2019 down on your calendar for family fun and excitement!4-H is also a big part of the Niagara County Fair. The 4-H members in Niagara County have worked all year to prepare their fair entries in the areas of animal science, plant science, social science, nutritional science, mechanical science and natural sciences. Home environment, consumer economics, leadership development, volunteer development, and much, much more are included as areas of 4-H topics. These young people are working hard to earn Excellent (blue), Good (red) or Worthy (white) ribbons and to earn the honor of representing Niagara County at the NY State Fair. ========================================= 2019 Niagara County Fair Thursday, August 1, 2019 10:00 am - 10:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The Niagara County Fair in Lockport, NY is the largest youth fair in the state and has something for everyone. Over 35,000 people flock to the 5-day fair to enjoy local events, live music, shows, contests, food, rides and more. If you’re looking for family friendly local events, go ahead and mark Niagara County Fair from July 31st-August 4th, 2019 down on your calendar for family fun and excitement!4-H is also a big part of the Niagara County Fair. The 4-H members in Niagara County have worked all year to prepare their fair entries in the areas of animal science, plant science, social science, nutritional science, mechanical science and natural sciences. Home environment, consumer economics, leadership development, volunteer development, and much, much more are included as areas of 4-H topics. These young people are working hard to earn Excellent (blue), Good (red) or Worthy (white) ribbons and to earn the honor of representing Niagara County at the NY State Fair. ========================================= 2019 Niagara County Fair Friday, August 2, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The Niagara County Fair in Lockport, NY is the largest youth fair in the state and has something for everyone. Over 35,000 people flock to the 5-day fair to enjoy local events, live music, shows, contests, food, rides and more. If you’re looking for family friendly local events, go ahead and mark Niagara County Fair from July 31st-August 4th, 2019 down on your calendar for family fun and excitement!4-H is also a big part of the Niagara County Fair. The 4-H members in Niagara County have worked all year to prepare their fair entries in the areas of animal science, plant science, social science, nutritional science, mechanical science and natural sciences. Home environment, consumer economics, leadership development, volunteer development, and much, much more are included as areas of 4-H topics. These young people are working hard to earn Excellent (blue), Good (red) or Worthy (white) ribbons and to earn the honor of representing Niagara County at the NY State Fair. ========================================= 2019 Niagara County Fair Saturday, August 3, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The Niagara County Fair in Lockport, NY is the largest youth fair in the state and has something for everyone. Over 35,000 people flock to the 5-day fair to enjoy local events, live music, shows, contests, food, rides and more. If you’re looking for family friendly local events, go ahead and mark Niagara County Fair from July 31st-August 4th, 2019 down on your calendar for family fun and excitement!4-H is also a big part of the Niagara County Fair. The 4-H members in Niagara County have worked all year to prepare their fair entries in the areas of animal science, plant science, social science, nutritional science, mechanical science and natural sciences. Home environment, consumer economics, leadership development, volunteer development, and much, much more are included as areas of 4-H topics. These young people are working hard to earn Excellent (blue), Good (red) or Worthy (white) ribbons and to earn the honor of representing Niagara County at the NY State Fair. ========================================= 2019 Niagara County Fair Sunday, August 4, 2019 10:00 am - 6:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The Niagara County Fair in Lockport, NY is the largest youth fair in the state and has something for everyone. Over 35,000 people flock to the 5-day fair to enjoy local events, live music, shows, contests, food, rides and more. If you’re looking for family friendly local events, go ahead and mark Niagara County Fair from July 31st-August 4th, 2019 down on your calendar for family fun and excitement!4-H is also a big part of the Niagara County Fair. The 4-H members in Niagara County have worked all year to prepare their fair entries in the areas of animal science, plant science, social science, nutritional science, mechanical science and natural sciences. Home environment, consumer economics, leadership development, volunteer development, and much, much more are included as areas of 4-H topics. These young people are working hard to earn Excellent (blue), Good (red) or Worthy (white) ribbons and to earn the honor of representing Niagara County at the NY State Fair. ========================================= Master Food Preserver Training Tuesday, August 13, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Anyone looking to learn safe food preservation techniques or strengthen their existing knowledge should take advantage of this 3-day training opportunity being offered at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County. Home Food Preservation experts, will guide participants through hands-on demonstrations of all food preservation methods recommended by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). No prior knowledge of food preservation is needed. The training includes the scientific basis of food preservation, experience in hot water bath and pressure canning, gelled products and pickling, freezing and drying, and more. This three-day workshop will be offered in the new WNY Food Incubator kitchen at CCE Niagara County. Pre- and post- testing as well as evening study are necessary. Program graduates earn a certificate of participation. Cost: The cost is $375.00 per person and includes instruction, a 265-page handbook, and lunch each day. Attendees also receive food samples prepared during the workshop.Location: 4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094For more information or to register, call/email Amanda Henning at 716-433-8839 or app27@cornell.edu. $375 Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= Master Food Preserver Training Wednesday, August 14, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Anyone looking to learn safe food preservation techniques or strengthen their existing knowledge should take advantage of this 3-day training opportunity being offered at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County. Home Food Preservation experts, will guide participants through hands-on demonstrations of all food preservation methods recommended by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). No prior knowledge of food preservation is needed. The training includes the scientific basis of food preservation, experience in hot water bath and pressure canning, gelled products and pickling, freezing and drying, and more. This three-day workshop will be offered in the new WNY Food Incubator kitchen at CCE Niagara County. Pre- and post- testing as well as evening study are necessary. Program graduates earn a certificate of participation. Cost: The cost is $375.00 per person and includes instruction, a 265-page handbook, and lunch each day. Attendees also receive food samples prepared during the workshop.Location: 4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094For more information or to register, call/email Amanda Henning at 716-433-8839 or app27@cornell.edu. $375 Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= Master Food Preserver Training Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Anyone looking to learn safe food preservation techniques or strengthen their existing knowledge should take advantage of this 3-day training opportunity being offered at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County. Home Food Preservation experts, will guide participants through hands-on demonstrations of all food preservation methods recommended by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). No prior knowledge of food preservation is needed. The training includes the scientific basis of food preservation, experience in hot water bath and pressure canning, gelled products and pickling, freezing and drying, and more. This three-day workshop will be offered in the new WNY Food Incubator kitchen at CCE Niagara County. Pre- and post- testing as well as evening study are necessary. Program graduates earn a certificate of participation. Cost: The cost is $375.00 per person and includes instruction, a 265-page handbook, and lunch each day. Attendees also receive food samples prepared during the workshop.Location: 4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094For more information or to register, call/email Amanda Henning at 716-433-8839 or app27@cornell.edu. $375 Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= Office CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County will be closed for Labor Day.  ========================================= Program Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 18, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Program Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, September 23, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Board meetings are open to the public. Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Office closed for Columbus Day Monday, October 14, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County will be closed for Columbus Day.  ========================================= Program Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Program Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, October 28, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Board meetings are open to the public. Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Ag Committee Meetings Monday, November 4, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Ag Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County will be closed for Veterans Day.  ========================================= Program Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Program Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, November 25, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Board meetings are open to the public. Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Office closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County will be closed for Thanksgiving.  ========================================= Ag Committee Meetings Monday, December 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Ag Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= Program Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 18, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Program Committee Meetings are held in the board room and are open to the public. Free Cathy Lovejoy Maloney, clm84@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 234 =========================================