Niagara County 4-H Open House Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Interested in joining 4-H or learning more about it? Please join us for this free event in the 4-H Training Center.  Our new 4-H year begins October 1, 2023 and runs to September 30, 2024. Fall time is the right time to get started! Information on the 4-H Program & enrollment Science & STEM Activities Club Displays 4-H Q&A Animal Science Programs Ice Cream !No RSVP necessary. Questions about 4-H open house? Please email Niagara4H@cornell.edu Free ========================================= Intro to Fermentation Workshop at Binksberry Hollow Thursday, October 5, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Binksberry Hollow, 4250 Chestnut Road , Wilson, NY 14172 Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County In this workshop participants will learn the basics of fermentation for home food preservation. Participants will learn how to make sauerkraut and kimchi. This workshop will be led by a trained CCE Master Food Preserver and will be a combination of a presentation and hands-on group learning experiences. Participants will take samples home and enjoy a snack prepared by Chef Binks. All course materials are included in the workshop fee of $50.00 per person. Registration is required and limited. This workshop is designed for adults age 18+. No pets or children allowed. Click this link to pay online:   $50.00/ Person Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= Indigenous People's Day Monday, October 9, 2023 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Today we celebrate and honor indigenous American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures.Our offices are closed today in observance of this day. ========================================= Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop with Cornell Ag Marketing Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This Fall, the Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program will offer workshops in 5 locations around Central and Western NY on meat processing and marketing topics. The series is possible through funding from the Northeast Risk Management Education program. Consumer demand for locally raised meats, sourced directly from the farm, spiked in 2020 as consumers faced pandemic-induced grocery store shortages and price increases. Market demand remains strong as consumers appreciate the quality and value when they purchase meat from local farms. While new demand presents an opportunity for NY’s livestock farmers, selling meat direct-to-consumer also presents challenges and risks. This workshop teaches producers how to avoid and address common challenges they encounter with meat processing and direct-to-consumer meat marketing. The Fall presentation series coincides with the release of a new Meat Processor Directory, an addition to the MeatSuite.com directory of bulk meat farm products. At the workshops, farmers will learn skills including: How to Evaluate Livestock for Ideal Harvest Timing, Livestock Handling & Delivery for Meat Quality, How to Work with your Processor, which addresses navigating difficult situations, Carcass Math Break-Down & Pricing, How Much Value does Value-added Add?, and Creating Consumer and Processor-friendly Bulk Meat Sales as well as an introduction to MeatSuite.com, the Cornell Meat Price Calculator, and the forthcoming Meat Processor Directory. Presenters include Matt LeRoux, Extension Associate at Cornell’s Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and, from North Carolina State University’s meat-focused “NC Choices” program, Sarah Blacklin, Director, and Lee Menius, Technical Specialist. The program costs $10/farm and includes refreshments. Click to Pay via PayPal.  Price includes processing fee. Price includes processing fee Meat Processor and Marketing Workshop 10/18/2023 $12.50 Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Monday, October 23, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Contact jpr237@cornell.edu with any questions Justin Rogers, jpr237@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= CCE Annual Meeting 2023 Thursday, October 26, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Please join us for the 2023 CCE Niagara Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the 4-H Training Center Auditorium. Beginning at 5:30pm we will be offering beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. At 6:00pm our formal agenda will begin which will include CCE Niagara programmatic updates, recognition of service, awards, and finally the announcement of our new board members. This event is free to attend.If you are interested in voting for the 2024 election, please make sure your vote is cast before 5:00pm that day, October 26. An online ballot can be found by clicking https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d1ehforARyA4mEK or by completing a paper ballot at the CCE Niagara office during regular business hours. All eligible voters must be 18 years old, a Niagara County resident, and qualify as an enrollee of CCE Niagara (Article IV, Section 1).Please RSVP for this event by contacting Darlene Farnham at 716-433-8839 ext. 224 or via email at djf18@cornell.edu. Darlene Farnham, djf18@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839, ext.224 ========================================= Springerle Cookies Workshop at Binksberry Hollow Thursday, November 16, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Binksberry Hollow, 4250 Chestnut Road , Wilson, NY 14172 Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County In this workshop participants will learn how to make traditional springerle Cookies. This workshop will be led by CCE Niagara Staff and will be a combination of a presentation and hands-on experiences. Participants will take home samples and a springerle cookie mold. Snacks prepared by Chef Binks will also be provided. All course materials are included in the workshop fee of $70.00. Registration is required and limited. This workshop is designed for adults age 18+. No Pets or Children are allowed. Please click on this link to pay online: $70.00/ person Amanda Henning, app27@cornell.edu, (716) 433-8839 ext. 231 ========================================= 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Monday, November 27, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Contact jpr237@cornell.edu with any questions Justin Rogers, jpr237@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Monday, December 18, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Contact jpr237@cornell.edu with any questions Justin Rogers, jpr237@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 ext. 234 ========================================= 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Contact jpr237@cornell.edu with any questions Justin Rogers, jpr237@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 ext. 234 =========================================