Home Composting Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Learn how to turn leaves and other garden waste into rich compost that will result in healthier soil and better plants. The basic methods and materials needed for composting will be covered. Composter plans and other handout information will be available. A Niagara County Master Gardener will lead the class.This class is part of our 2019 summer gardening series. You can register for one or all classes. To register, call our office at 433-8839 or email Amanda Henning at app27@cornell.edu.Location: 4-H Training Center at CCE-Niagara. 4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport NY 14094.Please call CCE-Niagara at 716-433-8839 for more information. $15 Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= 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. ========================================= Pressure Canning Workshop Tuesday, September 24, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Learn the basics of preserving the harvest to enjoy year- round. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County is offering a low-cost food preservation workshop series that will walk participants through a variety of home food processing techniques. All workshops will be led by trained Master Food Preservers and will be a combination of presentations and hands-on group learning experiences.Using a pressure canner is necessary when canning low acid foods. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use a pressure canner by canning a variety of vegetables. All course materials are included in the workshop fee of $20/workshop. The classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County in the WNY Food Incubator (inside the Training Center), located at 4487 Lake Avenue, in Lockport.Pre-registration is required and is first-come-first-serve, with a limit of 15 participants per workshop.Register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PressureCanning2019_229 $20 Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= 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.  ========================================= Introduction to Fermentation Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Niagara County ( 4487 Lake Avenue Lockport, New York 14094) Learn the basics of preserving the harvest to enjoy year- round. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County is offering a low-cost food preservation workshop series that will walk participants through a variety of home food processing techniques. All workshops will be led by trained Master Food Preservers and will be a combination of presentations and hands-on group learning experiences.Using a pressure canner is necessary when canning low acid foods. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use a pressure canner by canning a variety of vegetables. All course materials are included in the workshop fee of $20/workshop. The classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County in the WNY Food Incubator (inside the Training Center), located at 4487 Lake Avenue, in Lockport.Pre-registration is required and is first-come-first-serve, with a limit of 15 participants per workshop.Register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/IntroFermentation2019_229 $20 Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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. ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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. ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 =========================================