4-H Dog Committee Thursday, September 20, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= CCE Board of Directors Meeting Monday, September 24, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2018 Board of Director Meeting Dates4th Monday of odd numbered months at 7 pm, at the Frank Bratt Ag Center -unless otherwise notedJanuary 22-2pmMarch 26May 22July 16- FairgroundsSeptember 24Annual Meeting October 10, 2018- Cassadaga LegionNovember 26Finance Committee meets 1 hour prior to BOD meeting Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 201 ========================================= CCE Master Gardener Helpline Wednesday, September 26, 2018 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Do you have a home garden or lawn care question? reach out to the Master Gardener Helpline, Wednesdays from noon-2, 716-664-9502 Ext. 224 or email chautauquamg@cornell.edu Lucia Conti, lpc33@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 209 ========================================= 4-H Beef Committee Wednesday, September 26, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Meeting held at Schauman Home on 6/16/16 only. Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Sheep Committee Thursday, September 27, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Committee Meetings are held at the Ag Center with these exceptions: November 10: Location TBAMay 5: FairgroundsJune 23: Fairgrounds Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Rabbit Committee Monday, October 1, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Poultry Committee Record Review Wednesday, October 3, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= ​BQA Training and Beef Field Day Saturday, October 6, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 BQA Training and Beef Field DaySaturday, October 6, 201810:00 AM – 3:00 PMFrank Bratt Agricultural Center, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, NY and Moon Meadow Farm – Ted and Cathy Card, 3195 North Main Street, Jamestown, NYSponsored by: The Card Family, New York State Beef Producer’s Association, Chautauqua County Beef Producers,Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua & Cattaraugus Counties, and local Agricultural businesses.Program schedule: 10 am-Noon: Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) classroom presentation by Shannon Carpenter, Veterinarian, NY Dept. of Ag & Markets at the Frank Bratt Agricultural Center, Jamestown.Noon: Lunch providedChute Side BQA Training and Demonstrations to follow lunch at Moon Meadow Farm, Jamestown:-BQA Chute Side Training – Learn about proper handling and use of animal health products with a demonstration and practice of proper sub-cutaneous injections. -Hands-on Necropsy of a beef animal, with in-depth discussion on preventing injection site lesions that affect the quality of the meat. Registration for lunch and program required by September 28th (Please call or e-mail to make reservations, can pay at the program):Program cost: $15 per person/ $25 per farm. Program and lunch included with registration fee. The BQA manual can be downloaded at no charge at: https://www.bqa.org/resources/manualsor contact Lisa Kempisty at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office to request a copy for a small fee to cover printing costs.Youth 14 years old and above can participate in this training and receive their BQA certification. Youth under 14 years of age are welcome to attend the training, but cannot receive the formal BQA certificate.Please call or e-mail to make reservations for this BQA program by September 28th by contacting Lisa Kempisty, Extension Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County at ljk4@cornell.edu, or 716-664-9502 Ext 203, or Ted Card at lvg1259@netsync.net or 716-664-3339. Payment can be made at the program.Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides science based management practices that enhance carcass quality and safety and improve animal care. BQA works to return more profits to producers and to ensure consumer confidence in the beef supply. The BQA program is funded by the national Beef Checkoff and is producer based, voluntary and locally led. In NYS it is coordinated through a combined effort of the New York Beef Council, Cornell University and the New York Beef Producer’s Association. The trainings include a classroom as well as hands on chute side training. At the end of the training producers will receive Level I BQA certification. Producers who establish a Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) with their local vet will then receive Level II Certification. Certification is valid for 3 years. All producers are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to producing safe, quality beef for our consumers by becoming a BQA Certified producer. Program cost: $15 per person/ $25 per farm Lisa Kempisty, ljk4@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 203 ========================================= 4-H Goat Committee Monday, October 8, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Goat Record Review will be September 17, 2018.  Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Committee Monday, October 8, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Lisa Kempisty, ljk4@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 203 ========================================= 4-H Rabbit Project Tuesday, October 9, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Important Forms and Records2017-20182017-2018 Rabbit Project Registration Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Hog Committee Tuesday, October 9, 2018 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= CCE Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, October 10, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 2018 Board of Director Meeting Dates4th Monday of odd numbered months at 7 pm, at the Frank Bratt Ag Center -unless otherwise notedJanuary 22-2pmMarch 26May 22July 16- FairgroundsSeptember 24Annual Meeting October 10, 2018- Cassadaga LegionNovember 26Finance Committee meets 1 hour prior to BOD meeting Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 201 ========================================= 4-H Horse Committee Wednesday, October 10, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Steer and Heifer Project Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Important Forms and Information2017-20182017-2018 Beef and Heifer Combined Rules 2017-2018 Market Steer Project Records (Microsoft Excel file)2018-2018 Beef Heifer Records (Microsoft Excel file)2018-20192018-2019 Beef Breeding Project Registration DUE OCTOBER 1, 20182018-2019 Market Steer Project Registration DUE OCTOBER 1, 2018 Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Sheep Project Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Important Forms and Records2017-20182017-2018 Project Registration 2017-2018 Rules and Record Book 2017-2018 Market Lamb Registration Due at Weigh-InMeeting Locations: November 4, 2017: Cassadaga Farm SupplyDecember 6, 2017: Ag CenterJanuary 31, 2018: March 17, 2018: Woolley FarmApril 21, 2018:  Eckman FarmMay 2, 2018: Weigh-in at FairgroundsMay 5, 2018: Weigh-in at FairgroundsMay 19, 2018 Showmanship Clinic at Meder/Woodards Farm June 23, 2018: FairgoundsJune 30, 2018: FairgroundsJuly 12, 2018: FairgroundsOctober 11, 2018: Ag Center Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Day at Pumpkintown Sunday, October 14, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pumpkingown (3435 Baker Street Jamestown,, New York 14701) Pumpkintown has invited 4-H to share what we do with the public on Sunday, October 14th! 4-H will have the energy bike on display and visitors can make and take home a keychain! Interested in joining 4-H? We have programs for everyone! Come say hello and get a prize! Join us on Sunday, October 14th for lots of 4-H fun!4-H will be at Pumpkintown on Sunday, October 14th from 10:00am-4:00pm!We are looking for volunteers to help man the energy bike and help visitors make keychains. Volunteer shifts are 10:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up by commenting below, sending a message, or calling the Office!4-Hers that want to visit Pumpkintown on October 14th can receive a discounted ticket rate by contacting the Office to reserve your tickets!Sign up to volunteer or request discounted tickets by October 1! Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Goat Project Monday, October 15, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Important Forms and Records2017-2018 Market Goat Breeder Form Due at Weigh-In2017-2018 Market Goat Registration2017-2018 Goat Project Handbook Lease FormAngora RecordsDairy Goat RecordsHarness Goat RecordsMarket Goat RecordsMeat Goat Breeding RecordPack Goat RecordsPack Goat Project BookBeginner Pygmy Goat RecordsIntermediate Pygmy Goat RecordsAdvanced Pygmy Records Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Poultry Project Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Important Forms and Records2017-2018 Market Poultry Project Registration Due January 3, 2018. Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Dog Committee Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= Agri-Business Career Conference Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:30 am - 1:00 pm The 42nd AnnualNew York State4-H Agribusiness Career Conference will be held on October 18-19, 2018 at SUNY Cobleskill and local agri-businesses. The conference is co-sponsored by NYS 4-H, the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cobleskill and the NYS Farm Bureau Foundation for Education. This career exploration conference is open to all youth ages 14 and over who wish to become more aware of opportunities with agriculture and also the academic requirements for professional positions available in the various agri-businesses. It will feature mini-tours to farms and businesses in the Cobleskill area as well as seminars, guest speakers and guided tours of the SUNY Cobleskill agriculture facilities. A participation fee of $95.00 per youth and $80 per chaperone will include all overnight accommodations and meals. (If a participant wishes to come for just one day, that is acceptable, but the cost of the program is the same.)Participants and chaperones will be staying at The Super 8 located at 955 East Main Street Cobleskill.Please note that this is a new location from previous years. Please note, if your participants are coming in on Wednesday night, it is their own responsibility to make and pay for hotel reservations for that night.2018 ABC Conference AgendaThursday, October 18 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Registration/Mixer activity 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.Welcome, orientation and 2 year vs. 4 year college panel 11:30a.m.-12:00 noonBuffet Lunch 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.First Mini -Tour 2:00-3:00 p.m.Second Mini –Tour 3:45-5:00 p.m. “ACI Lab”(Agriculture Career Investigation) Curtis Mott Lounge Chaperone Meeting during ACI Lab 5:30 p.m.Banquet at SUNY Cobleskill 6:00 p.m.ACI Group Presentations 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Swimming, Bowling, Gym on campus 9:30 p.m.Leave for Super 8 Hotel Friday, October 19 8:00 a.m. Check out of Hotel 8:15- 8:45 a.m.Breakfast and campus Welcome at Champlin Dining Hall 8:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m.Campus Tours 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.First Workshop 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Second Workshop 1:00 p.m. Fill out Evaluations and Lunch at Champlin Dining Hall and then depart for home. ========================================= Meat Animal Sale Committee Monday, October 22, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 4-H Beef Committee Thursday, October 25, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Meeting held at Schauman Home on 6/16/16 only. Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 2018 Master Food Preserver Program Tuesday, October 30, 2018 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County will be offering a 3-day Master Food Preserver workshop on Tuesday, October 30th; Wednesday, October 31st; and Thursday, November 1st, 2018. This workshop series will be held at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 20 N. Phetteplace Street, Falconer, NY 14733. Each day will run from 8am to 5pm with lunch provided. This training is for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation, either for personal use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. Participants in the 3-day intensive course receive a comprehensive food preservation notebook.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will learn the science of food preservation including food safety, gain hands-on experience with boiling water bath canning, pressure canning, jelled products, and quick pickling, plus observe demonstrations of freezing, drying, and fermentation. No prior experience in food preservation is required. For those seeking to progress toward obtaining a Master Food Preserver certificate from Cornell Cooperative Extension, a post-test will be given the third day of the workshop.Cost for the three-day workshop is $150, and includes lunch each day. Chautauqua County residents are eligible for a $75 scholarship provided by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Space is limited to 20 participants, so register early. Registration is not complete until payment has been received. You can register online by CLICKING HERE or by sending a check (along with your name and contact information) to CCE-Chautauqua County, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, NY 14701. Fees are non-refundable. 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. $150 or $75 Katelyn Walley-Stoll, kaw249@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 202 ========================================= 2018 Master Food Preserver Program Wednesday, October 31, 2018 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County will be offering a 3-day Master Food Preserver workshop on Tuesday, October 30th; Wednesday, October 31st; and Thursday, November 1st, 2018. This workshop series will be held at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 20 N. Phetteplace Street, Falconer, NY 14733. Each day will run from 8am to 5pm with lunch provided. This training is for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation, either for personal use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. Participants in the 3-day intensive course receive a comprehensive food preservation notebook.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will learn the science of food preservation including food safety, gain hands-on experience with boiling water bath canning, pressure canning, jelled products, and quick pickling, plus observe demonstrations of freezing, drying, and fermentation. No prior experience in food preservation is required. For those seeking to progress toward obtaining a Master Food Preserver certificate from Cornell Cooperative Extension, a post-test will be given the third day of the workshop.Cost for the three-day workshop is $150, and includes lunch each day. Chautauqua County residents are eligible for a $75 scholarship provided by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Space is limited to 20 participants, so register early. Registration is not complete until payment has been received. You can register online by CLICKING HERE or by sending a check (along with your name and contact information) to CCE-Chautauqua County, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, NY 14701. Fees are non-refundable. 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. $150 or $75 Katelyn Walley-Stoll, kaw249@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 202 ========================================= 4-H Teen Ambassadors Thursday, November 1, 2018 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 The 4-H Teen Ambassadors are gearing up for the 2018-2019 4-H Year! Teen Ambassadors complete leadership training and community service projects. They're often called on to be the voice of 4-H in our community. The best part is: it's fun!Applications are now available and are due in the 4-H office by November 1, 2018. Youth must be 14 as of January 1, 2019 or older to apply. A complete application includes a letter of intent, a resume, and a completed application. If you need help completing a resume or letter of intent please contact the 4-H Office! Nancy Johnson, longtime 4-H volunteer, leads the Teen Ambassadors. Contact the 4-H Office for more information about the 4-H Teen Ambassadors. 2018-2019 4-H Teen Ambassador Application To complete fillable PDF application: 1. Click the link above. 2. SAVE the document to your computer3. Fill in the appropriate information.4. SAVE again. Kate Ewer, kde32@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 212 ========================================= 2018 Master Food Preserver Program Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County will be offering a 3-day Master Food Preserver workshop on Tuesday, October 30th; Wednesday, October 31st; and Thursday, November 1st, 2018. This workshop series will be held at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 20 N. Phetteplace Street, Falconer, NY 14733. Each day will run from 8am to 5pm with lunch provided. This training is for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation, either for personal use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. Participants in the 3-day intensive course receive a comprehensive food preservation notebook.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will learn the science of food preservation including food safety, gain hands-on experience with boiling water bath canning, pressure canning, jelled products, and quick pickling, plus observe demonstrations of freezing, drying, and fermentation. No prior experience in food preservation is required. For those seeking to progress toward obtaining a Master Food Preserver certificate from Cornell Cooperative Extension, a post-test will be given the third day of the workshop.Cost for the three-day workshop is $150, and includes lunch each day. Chautauqua County residents are eligible for a $75 scholarship provided by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Space is limited to 20 participants, so register early. Registration is not complete until payment has been received. You can register online by CLICKING HERE or by sending a check (along with your name and contact information) to CCE-Chautauqua County, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, NY 14701. Fees are non-refundable. 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. $150 or $75 Katelyn Walley-Stoll, kaw249@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 202 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, November 12, 2018 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 22, 2018 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Friday, November 23, 2018 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= CCE Board of Directors Meeting Monday, November 26, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2018 Board of Director Meeting Dates4th Monday of odd numbered months at 7 pm, at the Frank Bratt Ag Center -unless otherwise notedJanuary 22-2pmMarch 26May 22July 16- FairgroundsSeptember 24Annual Meeting October 10, 2018- Cassadaga LegionNovember 26Finance Committee meets 1 hour prior to BOD meeting Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 201 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Committee Monday, December 3, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center 3542 Turner Road Jamestown, New York 14701 Lisa Kempisty, ljk4@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 203 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, December 24, 2018 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, December 25, 2018 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, January 1, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm =========================================