Fungi, Forage, & Forest Friday, June 12, 2026 5:30 pm - 3:00 pm Join the Beginning Farmer Training Program for Fungi, Forage & Forest, a two-day agroforestry event focused on mushroom cultivation, wild edible plants, and agroforestry practices. This educational event will feature presenters and educators from the Cornell Vegetable Program, Niagara County Master Gardeners, and the Cornell Small Farms Program. Designed for farmers looking to diversify their operations, as well as anyone interested in fungi, foraging, and forest-based growing systems, participants will explore practical cultivation methods, edible plant identification, and sustainable agroforestry concepts through a combination of presentations and hands-on workshops. Most sessions will take place at the Niagara County Fairgrounds at Cornell Cooperative Extension Niagara County, with the Shiitake Inoculation workshop held on-site at Heartland Organics. Limited capacity — early registration is encouraged. Event ScheduleFriday, June 12 — CCE Niagara / Niagara County Fairgrounds 5:30 PM — Buckets, Beds & Totems Explore mushroom cultivation techniques featuring oyster mushrooms, wine caps, and lion’s mane mushrooms. Saturday, June 13 — CCE Niagara / Niagara County Fairgrounds 8:30 AM — Wild Edibles Learn about edible plants and responsible foraging practices focused on plants only (no wild mushroom foraging). 12:00 PM — Agroforestry Talk Discover how agroforestry systems can support farm diversification and sustainable land management. Saturday, June 13 — Heartland Organics 1:30 PM — Shiitake Inoculation Participate in a hands-on shiitake inoculation workshop and learn the basics of log-grown mushroom production. This work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management Education project through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.  Varies Heather Nedroscik, hmn27@cornell.edu, 7164338839 Registration: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261315717037050 ========================================= Closed in observance of Juneteenth Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm In observance of Juneteenth, CCE Niagara offices will be closed today as we recognize the significance of freedom, education, and the ongoing work of equity within our communities.We will reopen Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. for regular business hours. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, June 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  ========================================= Closed in observation of Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm In observance of Independence Day, CCE Niagara offices will be closed Friday as we recognize the freedoms we enjoy and the shared responsibility of strengthening our communities.We will reopen Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. for regular business hours. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, August 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  ========================================= Annual Meeting 2026 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 You're InvitedCCE Niagara Annual Meeting 2025Thursday, October 23, 20254-H Training Center AuditoriumReception begins at 6:00 PMFormal program starts at 6:30 PMJoin us for an evening of celebration and connection at the 2025 CCE Niagara Annual Meeting. Enjoy complimentary beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts as we gather to share updates, recognize outstanding service, present awards, and announce our new board members. Free ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, November 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, December 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, January 25, 2027 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  =========================================