Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner Tuesday, August 20, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 7th annual Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner Tuesday, August 20, 2024The Grandview of Ellington, 1116 West Hill Road, Ellington, NY.Purchase tickets and sponsorships HERE!Chautauqua County is rich in agriculture and home to over 1,275 farms. With such prominence in our County, the tie to farming is something many have come to know and love. Our community is fortunate to enjoy rural landscapes that are preserved by our farming operations, along with access to wholesome, locally produced foods. This event is an opportunity to celebrate our community’s farmers that work tirelessly to produce safe, wholesome food for all to consume.This farm-to-table dinner will showcase a variety of delicious food products. While each years’ dinner is different and dependent on the donations provided, it is sure to include a beautiful array of fruits, vegetables, lamb, turkey, beef, pork, maple syrup, and honey, all grown and harvested by nearby farmers and prepared by 3C’s Catering of Kennedy, NY. No farm-to-table dinner would be complete without locally produced beverages, including beer, wine, milk, and grape juice. The event regularly sells out, with over 230 people gathering to celebrate farmers and food.--------------------Sponsorship & DonationsThe Committee is currently seeking Chautauqua-produced products to be included in the dinner, as well as sponsorships for the event. If you are interested in helping to sponsor the program with a monetary donation or local food donation, no matter the quantity, please contact Cassandra Skal at Farm Credit East at (716) 270-5471, or by email at cassandra.skal@farmcrediteast.com.TicketsIndividual dinner tickets are now available for $20 per person, or $10 for children ages 12 and under. Agricultural Advocate tables are available to purchase for $175, and includes a full table reserved for 8 diners and your name in the event program. Tickets, including the Agricultural Advocate package, can be purchased online or by calling the Cornell Cooperative Extension office at (716) 664-9502.-------------------This event is hosted by the Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Committee, a collaboration between public and private businesses supporting agriculture and local producers.  $20 for adult tickets, $10 for youth Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=CHQFND24_206 ========================================= Game of Logging chainsaw safety training Wednesday, August 21, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Hands-on one-day training open to anyone that wants to learn about chainsaw safety, maintenance, and felling trees.Class fee: $150.00 per day ** FREE for volunteers maintaining Chautauqua County public trails thanks to a community grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation! Certificate earned at the end of one day. Available dates: - May 13 - Level 1 (minimum required to work on NY public lands)- May 14 - Level 2 (completion of Level 1 required)- May 28 - Level 1- August 21 - Level 1 - August 22 - Level 2 For more information on Game of Logging levels, visit http://www.gameoflogging.com/training.phpLocation: All sessions will be within Chautauqua County, NY-------------------------------This program will be held outside, so participants should dress properly for the weather including close-toed shoes and long sleeves.Participants are encouraged to bring: Lunch to eat in the field during the training.Chainsaw and sharpening/maintenance tools.Personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, chainsaw protective chaps, and eye protection that satisfies the ANSI Z87.1 standard.DBH (diameter breast height) measuring tape, if available.Participants will earn a Game of Logging Level 1 or Level 2 certificate after completing the entire day of training.--------------------------The grant covering volunteers maintaining trails was made possible through Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation's generous community-minded donors. The NCCF is committed to improving the community through the promotion of local philanthropy, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership. The organization has distributed over $17 million in the form of grants and scholarships within the community. For more information, call 716-366-4892 or visit www.nccfoundation.org. $150.00 per day / FREE for volunteers maintaining public trails Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=CHQchainsaw2024_206 ========================================= Game of Logging chainsaw safety training Thursday, August 22, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Hands-on one-day training open to anyone that wants to learn about chainsaw safety, maintenance, and felling trees.Class fee: $150.00 per day ** FREE for volunteers maintaining Chautauqua County public trails thanks to a community grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation! Certificate earned at the end of one day. Available dates: - May 13 - Level 1 (minimum required to work on NY public lands)- May 14 - Level 2 (completion of Level 1 required)- May 28 - Level 1- August 21 - Level 1 - August 22 - Level 2 For more information on Game of Logging levels, visit http://www.gameoflogging.com/training.phpLocation: All sessions will be within Chautauqua County, NY-------------------------------This program will be held outside, so participants should dress properly for the weather including close-toed shoes and long sleeves.Participants are encouraged to bring: Lunch to eat in the field during the training.Chainsaw and sharpening/maintenance tools.Personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, chainsaw protective chaps, and eye protection that satisfies the ANSI Z87.1 standard.DBH (diameter breast height) measuring tape, if available.Participants will earn a Game of Logging Level 1 or Level 2 certificate after completing the entire day of training.--------------------------The grant covering volunteers maintaining trails was made possible through Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation's generous community-minded donors. The NCCF is committed to improving the community through the promotion of local philanthropy, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership. The organization has distributed over $17 million in the form of grants and scholarships within the community. For more information, call 716-366-4892 or visit www.nccfoundation.org. $150.00 per day / FREE for volunteers maintaining public trails Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=CHQchainsaw2024_206 ========================================= Growing Your Food Series Thursday, August 29, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road , Jamestown, New York 14701 Come join Master Gardeners and 4-H STEM at the Audubon Community Nature Center to learn about growing your own produce garden! Josephine Allen, jla298@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 Ext 216 ========================================= 4-H Market Poultry Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Carnahan Center at Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer Street , Jamestown, NY 14701 Meeting Attendance RequirementsEach member must attend 2 of the 4 Informational Market Poultry Project MeetingsImportant Forms and Documents2024 Market Poultry Handbook Market Poultry Record EnvelopeMarket Poultry Show InformationBarn Set Up June 15, 2024 at 9:30 until doneMarket Poultry Show June 16, 2024 Check In at 10:00 AM until 12:00Judging to start at 12Market Poultry Memo ========================================= 4-H Dog Project Wednesday, September 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Carnahan Center at Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer Street , Jamestown, NY 14701 Meeting RequirementsAll dog participants must obtain 1 credit from County Educational Sessions. This translates to two meetings. Reference page 7 of the Chautauqua County 4-H Dog Project Handbook for more information. Record Book Information Project Handbook Dog Show Book  Member Registration Form Application for Dog Show Number Show DatesSunday, June TBD—10:00 AMAM—Obedience—Grooming & HandlingPM—Agility—Rally ObedienceSunday, June TBD—10:00 AMAM—Agility—Rally ObediencePM—Obedience—Grooming & HandlingTBD—5:30 PMObedience—Grooming & HandlingTBD—5:30 PMAgility—Rally ObedienceOther Important Dates:Sunday, April 23rd—SUPER DOG SUNDAY– 10:00 AM—4:00 PM—Location TBDSaturday, August TBD—State Fair, Syracuse—9:00 AM ========================================= LEAF: Biosecurity - Controlling Dangerous Germs Lurking on the Farm Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm JCC Carnahan Center, 241 James Ave. , Jamestown, NY 14702 It’s inevitable: microbes like viruses and bacteria are everywhere! Luckily, most are harmless or helpful, but there are some diseases, such as the recent Avian Influenza outbreak, that we need to take steps to minimize on our farms for the safety of our food and families. CCE Livestock Specialist Amy Barkley will explain why biosecurity on our local farms is so important, the latest concerns to be aware of, research-based best practices to keep people and animals healthy, and more.--Join in-person at the JCC Carnahan Center (241 James Ave, Jamestown) or watch virtually on Zoom.Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LEAF2024F_206 or call 716-664-9502.Cost: $5 per household--Learn, Empower, Achieve, Farm (LEAF) workshops are adult education classes open to all. CCE-Chautauqua strives to diversify and grow agriculture in Chautauqua County by connecting our area’s residents, homesteaders, and farmers to educational resources. $5 per household Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 ext. 201 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LEAF2024F_206 ========================================= Grow Chautauqua Food Distribution Program Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanks to the USDA, CCE Chautauqua is happy to organize the Grow Chautauqua food box distribution program. Each week, local, county grown produce is procured and purchased from local farms and distributed at no cost to the local community. ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOMEEach box is FREE, and available no questions asked. No ID or income requirements needed. Times/LocationsWednesdays: Chautauqua County Rural Ministries, 319 Washington Ave, Dunkirk NY. Visit Chautauqua County Rural Ministries FB for more info!Wednesdays/Thursdays: Jamestown Mobile Market, 10 AM to 2 PM & 1 PM to 5 PM (Various locations; visit Jamestown Mobile Market FB for more info!)Saturdays: Ripley Public Library, 11 AM to 2 PM. Visit Ripley Public Library FBTuesdays/Wednesdays: Office for the Aging, Local Roots (Various locations, visit Nutrition & Meal Services | Chautauqua County, NY (chqgov.com) for more infomration) FREE Linnea Haskin, lmc373@cornell.edu, 716-664-9502 Ext 210 =========================================