Farm Open House: For Military Veterans and Their Families Sunday, June 25, 2017 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension will host a Farm Open House at Burley Berries for Military Veterans who are curious about, aspiring to be or are currently farming. Active and Retired Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend to learn about the opportunities available for military veteran farmers. The event will be held at Burley Berries, 6335 Route 20A East in Warsaw, NY 14569 from 2-5 pm. The afternoon will be filled with learning about managing a small strawberry and grazing farm. Hands-on activities will be incorporated throughout the day during the field walks for both children and adults. Following the field walks families will be able to participate in an on farm scavenger hunt. Agenda will include:2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Growing Strawberries for Beginners (equipment, financials, varieties, other) Megan Burley, Owner Burley BerriesHands-On Activity:➢Pick strawberries to take home➢Strawberry Plant Journal Activity2:50 pm – 3:30 pm: Pasture Walk, Lynn Bliven, CCE AlleganyHands-On Activity➢Butter Making 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Family Scavenger Hunt4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: DinnerThere is no fee for Veterans or their family members if they preregister for the event. Pre-registration by June 15th is required to guarantee a meal. Fee for walk-ins will be $5/person. For more information or to pre-register contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or lao3@cornell.edu. The Open Farm Day is co-hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of Allegany, Erie, and Wyoming Counties and supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2015-70017-22882.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Free for Veterans if you Pre-Register; $5.00 for Walk-Ins. ========================================= 2017 Fresh Market Vegetable Field Day Monday, June 26, 2017 9:30 am - 4:00 pm CVP Fresh Market Demo Site at Partridge's on the Farm Market (4924 Ellicott St Rd (Route 63) Batavia, New York 14020) Cornell Vegetable Program is presenting:2017 Fresh Market Vegetable Field DayView demonstration plots to exemplify sustainable pest management options for fresh market vegetable production. In addition to the demonstration plots, sessions will be offered throughout the day on weed and disease identification and biology, resistance management, and GAPs/FSMA updates by CVP team members. Regional equipment dealers and industry representatives will be onsite to display equipment and new technology. CCA and 3.0 DEC credits (categories 10, 1a, and 23) will be available.TOPICSWeed Management Tools for Fresh Market Vegetables - Darcy Telenko, CCE Cornell Vegetable ProgramThis session will introduce basic weed biology, identification, and weed management tools in vegetables. Results from 2016 research on new herbicides and their efficacy in managing weeds will be presented along with an overview of the current tools available for both conventional and organic weed management. These will include tillage, competition, crop rotation, stale seed bed technique, cultural practices, fertility and herbicides. Examples of seeds, seedlings, and mature plants will be presented. The importance of correct weed identification, creating a weed map, and reducing the seed bank will be covered. Growers will be encouraged to actively participate and ask questions.Fresh Market Vegetable Plot Tour Tomato varieties and organic spray programs for disease managementCucumber varieties and organic spray programs for downy mildew Herbicide options in sweet cornStale-seedbed techniques for weed management in root cropsWeed management in root crops and zucchiniGAPS/FSMA UpdateGarlic: Introduction and Tour of the Trials - Christy Hoepting and Robert Hadad, CCE Cornell Vegetable ProgramChristy and Robert will review cultural and organic products available for fusarium management in garlic as growers can view research trials.Garlic: Q&A about Soil Borne Diseases - Christy Hoepting and Robert HadadGrowers are encouraged to bring their garlic questions! A discussion of garlic diseases, management options, and best management practices to reduce soilborne diseases and pests of garlic.Pest Management in Tomato, Pepper and Eggplant - Judson Reid, CCE Cornell Vegetable ProgramJudson will discuss the major diseases in tomato, pepper and eggplant in New York. Topics to be covered include: scouting -- where, how and when; identifying the pests; checking for management issues that may improve or decrease disease control; and control options. Information will be provided for both conventional and organic growers at all levels of expertise.New Market OpportunitiesOpen discussion of new opportunities and a tour of the new farm-to-table FreshLab in Batavia.Cost: $25 Cornell Vegetable Program enrollees; $35 all others. Lunch is guaranteed for those that pre-register by June 22. We appreciate the support of Arctic Refrigeration, BioSafe Systems, KeyPlex Biopesticides, NutriAg USA, Oro Agri, Seigers Seeds, and Stokes Seeds. Sponsorship opportunities are available.Click here for the Cornell Vegetable Program's website for more information.Register Here. Cost: $25 Cornell Vegetable Program enrollees; $35 all others. Lunch is guaranteed for those that pre-register by June 22. Darcy Telenko, dep10@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 x178 ========================================= 4-H General Livestock Judging Saturday, July 8, 2017 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Gerhardts' Farm (2530 Eldridge Road East Aurora, NY 14052) You Must Register for this eventClick Here to Register Tammi Kron, tlk6@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 x132 ========================================= 4-H Horse Jumping Workshop Sunday, July 9, 2017 10:00 am - 1:00 pm P & B Family Ranch (8536 Center Street Holland, NY 14080) Click Here for more information and Registration Tammi Kron, tlk6@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 x132 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Offices ((Located in the "Print Shop" on the Roycroft Campus) 21 South Grove Street East Aurora, New York 14052) June 2017 Meeting Agenda Board of Directors Page Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Offices ((Located in the "Print Shop" on the Roycroft Campus) 21 South Grove Street East Aurora, New York 14052) June 2017 Meeting Agenda Board of Directors Page Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 ========================================= 2017 4-H Club Leader Quarterly Meetings Wednesday, October 11, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Offices ((Located in the "Print Shop" on the Roycroft Campus) 21 South Grove Street East Aurora, New York 14052) Click Here - To Register for the June 7, 2017 MeetingMeeting Theme:  Fair & Chicken-Que********Click Here - To Register for the October 11, 2017 MeetingEnd of the Year Wrap Up & Looking Ahead Tessa Matuszak, tsb54@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 x130 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Offices ((Located in the "Print Shop" on the Roycroft Campus) 21 South Grove Street East Aurora, New York 14052) June 2017 Meeting Agenda Board of Directors Page Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Offices ((Located in the "Print Shop" on the Roycroft Campus) 21 South Grove Street East Aurora, New York 14052) June 2017 Meeting Agenda Board of Directors Page Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, December 19, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Offices ((Located in the "Print Shop" on the Roycroft Campus) 21 South Grove Street East Aurora, New York 14052) June 2017 Meeting Agenda Board of Directors Page Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716)652-5400 =========================================