On-Farm Grain Storage Management Workshop Wednesday, November 20, 2019 11:00 am - 3:00 pm The Grain is in Storage, But the Management of it Continues11:00 am - Stored Insect IPM – Ken Wise, NYS Integrated Pest Management SpecialistNoon – Lunch – catered by Kristine Brock1:00 – 2:00 pm - Grain Facility Tour focusing on SLAM (sanitation, loading, aeration, monitoring) and Safety – Larry & Matt Eckhardt, Aaron Gabriel (dress for the weather)2:00 – 3:00 pm – Equipment Dealer Sponsors - grain storage and handling equipment and new things coming in the futureBring your grain moisture meter and compare it to a known grain sample.Sponsors: A. N. Martin Grain Systems, Preferred Grains, Salem FarmSupply, Capital Tractor$10 Pre-registration required by Friday, Nov. 15, 2019To Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/OnFarmGrainStorage,Or send a check payable to CCE Albany, On Farm Grain Storage, ATTN: Tove Ford, Cornell Coope Stephen Hadcock, seh11@cornell.edu, 518-318-1151 ========================================= Anger Management Aug-Nov 2019 Thursday, November 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Extension Education Center (479 Route 66 Hudson, New York 12534) This is a 12-week anger management course being taught by a Certified Anger Management Specialist-1.The course utilizes the evidenced-based and nationally recognized What’s Good About Anger? curriculum.Participants will receive a copy of the What’s Good About Anger? Fourth Edition and a certificate of completion will be awarded after completion of 12 weeks (participants who enroll after the first class will be asked to return for the start of the next class cycle but will not be asked to pay an additional fee). Note there is no class October 31st and there is an extra week added in case there is a cancelation. For further information, please contact Rebecca Polmateer at 518-622-9820 x117.Registration deadline:September 26 (registrations accepted until 6 weeks into course series)Register online or by calling 518-622-9820 x100Presented by: Rebecca Polmateer, Extension Educator, MS, CAMS-I $50 Rebecca Polmateer, rp328@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 x117 ========================================= Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Saturday, November 23, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office) (6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405) Using nature’s seasonal bounty, Master Gardener Volunteers will help you build a beautiful wreath to take home.Natural materials such as fresh evergreens, foliage, pinecones, berries and more will be provided and are included in the registration fee.Pre-made samples used for demonstration and any extra pieces made during the workshop will be available for purchase by attendees.Early registration is strongly recommended as space is limited to 15 spots at each location. Location: Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY 12405Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534Registration deadline:November 16, 2019Register and pay online for Holiday Wreath Making Workshop.  or call Hudson at 518-828-3346x209 or Acra 518-622-9820x100 $30.00 Donna Peterson, dmp234@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 ext.106 ========================================= Farmland for a New Generation — Ask the Experts Tuesday, November 26, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center (479 Route 66 Hudson, New York 12534) Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing farmland, creating a lease and setting values for farmland! This workshop series is designed to bring farmland owners and farmland seekers together to network and learn. These workshops will be available in-person with guest speakers, facilitated discussions and time for networking. The dates and topics being covered are:Tuesday, October 15th, 6:30-8 pm — How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbel (CCE Dutchess County)Tuesday, October 29th, 6:30-8 pm — Where Do I Find Farmland & Can I Afford It? Guest Speakers: Michael Parker (National Young Farmer Coalition) & Alex Morency (American Farmland Trust-NY)Tuesday, November 12th, 6:30-8 pm — Understanding Appropriate Agricultural Land Uses and Setting Realistic Land Values, Guest Speaker: Nicole Tommell (CNY Dairy, Field Crops & Livestock Team)Tuesday, November 26th, 6:30-8 pm — Protecting Yourself with a Good Lease Agreement, Guest Speaker: Jerry Cosgrove, Esq. (Scolaro, Fetter, Grizanti, McGough & King, P.C.)For more detailed information about the workshop series, please contact Steve Hadcock at seh11@cornell.edu or by phone at 518-380-1497.CostCost per session: $10 for two people from the same farm or household to attend one session. You may choose to attend as many sessions as you like. If you wish to attend all four sessions, the package cost is $30 for two people from the same farm or household to attend. The cost covers materials and light refreshments.RegisterRegister for Farmland for a New Generation — Ask the Experts online or to register by telephone call 518-765-3518. Stephen Hadcock, seh11@cornell.edu, 518-318-1151 ========================================= Thanksgiving Holiday-Office Closed Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ========================================= Thanksgiving Holiday-Office Closed Friday, November 29, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ========================================= Holiday Recycling & Waste Reduction Tips Wednesday, December 4, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Heermance Memorial Library (1 Ely Street Coxsackie, NY 12501) Researchers have noted that Americans generate 25 million extra tons of garbage between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s 25 percent more than the rest of the year! Pledge to make this holiday season cleaner and greener by taking some simple steps to give more, consume less, reduce waste and lessen your carbon footprint. Call the library at 518-731-8084 or register for Holiday Recycling & Waste Reduction Tips online.Registration Deadline: December 3, 2019 Free Theresa Mayhew, tcm5@cornell.edu, (518) 828-3346 ext. 217 ========================================= Nutritious, Local and Seasonable Meal Preparation December 2019 Thursday, December 12, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office) (6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405) Learn to prepare a nutritious and delicious meal utilizing local, in-season produce. The evening begins with a discussion of what makes a food nutritious, followed by the preparation of a three-course meal. It wraps up with participants enjoying the meal they just helped prepare. This is a hands-on workshop so participants should be prepared to help with the food preparation.In addition to the meal, each participant will receive a booklet of recipes to take home. For more information, or to provide information about any dietary restrictions, please contact Rebecca Polmateer at 518-622-9820 x117.Register for Nutritious, Local and Seasonable Meal Preparation online or call 518-622-9820.REgistration deadline December 10th 2019Cost: Free thanks to a grant from the Greene County Rural Health NetworkPresented by: Rebecca Polmateer, Extension Educator ========================================= Winter Holidays-Office Closing at Noon Tuesday, December 24, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ========================================= Winter Holidays-Office Closed Wednesday, December 25, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The office will be closed for the Christmas holiday. ========================================= Spring Gardening Day 2020 Saturday, April 4, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Columbia-Greene Community College (Main Campus 4400 Route 23 Hudson, NY 12534) The 2020 Spring Gardening Day event will be held at Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson, featuring keynote speaker Adam Wheeler, Horticulturist for Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, CT.This event is hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties' Master Gardener Volunteer Program. In 2020, we will again be including plant and gardening vendors as well as our very popular used book sale. We will offer three informa-tional sessions with a variety of topics.The details of the event will be added to our website by February 1, 2020. In 2019, we sold out three weeks before the event. Please check our website as early as possible in order to register for the topics of your choice and to secure your place at the 2020 event. Call 518-828-3346 for more information. We look forward to having you join us. Donna Peterson, dmp234@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 ext.106 =========================================