4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, April 22, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Howard Community Building, (Exit 35 off I86, cross over 70A onto Mill Road, and bear right onto Hopkins Road, and the Building is on your right) When: Meeting weekly Mondays 6:00-7:30 p.m. except Feb. 18. Contact Marlaina Bennett: marlaina.bennett@gmail.com or 607-661-6383 or Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 with any questions. Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2019 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in a robotics challenge on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Howard Community Building and the 2019 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. For more information about the 2018 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit https://nys4-h.org/contests-challenges Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= Wills vs Trusts Tuesday, April 23, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm YMCA (18 Center St Hornell, New York 14843) Estate planning today is more complicated than it has ever been. Often, mistakes in a plan are not discovered until someone has passed on. Unfortunately, then it is too late. Join us for an informational look at planning with Revocable Living Trusts in a free workshop.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County again partners with Patrick Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning, to lead this workshop. He will present such information as: How can a Revocable Living Trust based estate plan help protect you and secure your family's future? Do you know the unknown truths about planning with a Revocable Living Trust? Discover the 16 situations in which a Trust can have legal advantages over a Will. Learn the truth about the hidden costs of a Will based estate plan that no one talks about.The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 to reserve a space. For more information on this and related topics, visit www.putknowledgetowork.org. FREE but please call to reserve your space! Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Exploring Agritourism Series Thursday, April 25, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Anthony Road Wine Company (1020 Anthony Rd Penn Yan, New York 14527) Are you an existing farm or business looking to expand in a new direction? If so, have you ever considered agritourism as an option? We would love to help you explore this further and invite you to join us for one (or all three) of the workshops listed below. Each workshop will feature a panel of successful farms, businesses, and professionals from the region involved in agritourism. They will be answering a selection of questions on being visitor ready, liability, marketing, and facilitating one time annual events. So, come ready to learn from our guest speakers and ask any questions you may have in regards to agritourism. Details and registration information are listed below. Cost is free of charge, but pre-registration is requested.Schuyler and Yates RegionDate: April 25Time: 3:00 p.m.Location: Anthony Road Wine Company 1020 Anthony Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527 Contact: Caroline Boutard-Hunt, CCE Yates PH: 315-536-5123 Email: cb239@cornell.edu ========================================= Spring Preview Junior Beef Show Friday, April 26, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Road Batavia, New York 14020) April 26-28, 2019 at Genesee County Fairgrounds, Batavia, NY  Will be the Spring Preview Junior Beef Show. For more information visit http://nybpa.org/youthprograms.htm and click on the link for the Spring Preview Junior Beef Show Schedule and the link 2019 NYJBPA Preview entry form. Entries postmarked April 2-8 will have an additional entry fee. Livestock Judging Saturday, April 27 at Genesee County Fairgrounds in Batavia 1-3 p.m. Beef Parts Identification Contest and Beef Judging Contest Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Steuben County 4-H Robotics Challenge Saturday, April 27, 2019 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Steuben County 4-H Robotics Challenge - Engineering with Robotics event will be held April 27, 2019. The event is open to 4-H teams and school teams. It will be held at the Friends of Howard Community Building in Howard NY exit 35 off I-86Sign in is at 11 a.m. Teams will have time to practice the day of the event for a period of time. We plan to be wrapped up by 4 p.m. at the latest. There will be a limit to the first 12 teams registered and the registration due date is April 12, 2019. There will be a $5 registration fee per team. There will be hotdogs, chips, drinks, and snacks available for sale by the Friends of Howard (cash only) or team members may bring a packed lunch. There is also a café nearby that is open until 2 p.m. Each team must include no less than 3 members. There will be a total of 10 challenges and a team interview. In order to encourage teams to attempt all the challenges, we will be doing things a little bit different. Each team will have 1 minute to set up and 4 minutes to complete as many challenges as they can within the 4 minutes. There will be 3 rounds. The team that scores in the most challenges out of the 10 challenges between the three 4-minute rounds will receive an extra 20-point bonus. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Equine Extravaganza Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm SUNY Cobleskill Campus (Route 7 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Come join SUNY Cobleskill Faculty and Students for a fun filled day of learning about Equine Science.Educational topics include:Equine AnatomyShow EtiquetteEquine CareersRiding DemonstrationsHorse Judging and more!This event also includes a track for Cloverbuds. Registration is $20 per youth and $10 per adult (includes a t-shirt) The event is open to enrolled 4-H youth ages 5-19 and adult chaperones. Lunch is not provided. Dining options are available on and off campus for lunch.For more information and registration materials contact Kyle Yacobucci or Teresa Adell. Registration is due Friday, April 5. Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Earth Day Events Tuesday, April 30, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm  Download this document to learn of upcoming dates for Household hazardous wasste, latex paint, landfill grazing, book recycling and paper shredding.Steuben County Earth Day dates Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Long Term Care Planning Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) It is an aging society, so there are some important facts everyone should know to begin planning for long term care for your loved ones. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County offers a free workshop, Long Term Care Planning, to help sort through the options.The workshop will be led by Patrick J. Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning. He will explain what Medicare covers, veteran options, Medicaid eligibility for a nursing home, long term care insurances, and planning options for you and your family. The session will include: Discover the four parts of Medicare and what is covered by each part.Learn about financial benefits that you may be eligible for if you (or your spouse) are a veteran.Discover the Medicaid eligibility rules surrounding long term care.Learn how to plan for your future long term care costs.The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 to find out when this class will be presented Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Students Loans - Parts 1 & 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) Kelly M. Lewis, CFP®, J.D., LLM, Advisor, John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc. will offer a two-part series on student loans.Student Loans - Part 1How to Borrow SmartHow do you cover the remaining cost of college after scholarships, grants and other financial aid options? Learn the process... Where to look - private versus federalTypes of loansUnderstanding the obligationKnow the playersDetermine the cost of the loanStudent Loans - Part 2How to Repay SmartStudent loan debt can make you feel as if you're a slave to to our lenders, but it doesn't have to be a life sentence. What happens upon gradationKnow your repayment optionsConsolidationDealing with lendersBudgeting tips for students with debtDeferment/Forgiveness/ForbearanceDefault/DelinquencyCall our office to register your space! 607-664-2300. Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Cooking Matters for Adults Friday, May 3, 2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am Corning Salvation Army Food Pantry (32 Denison Parkway East Corning, New York 14830) Adult attendees will prepare healthy recipes together each week, participate in hands-on nutrition activities, and receive take-home groceries each time to make the recipe at home.Registration required, please call 607-664-2300 to sign up, limited to 10 attendees. Attendance for all six weeks is requested. No childcare is available, sorry. Jonathan Sterlace, jss88@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2570 ========================================= Clothing Revue Friday, May 3, 2019 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Avoca Central School (17 Oliver St Avoca, New York 148009) 4-H CLOTHING REVUEATAVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOLMay 3, 20197:30 p.m.Clothing Evaluation DatesWednesday, April 10 North Cohocton Methodist Church 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, April 17 4-H Office, County Office Bldg Annex., Bath 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.WHAT ARE CLOTHING EVALUATIONS AND CLOTHING REVUE:The clothing evaluation and clothing revue are the last steps in completing a Clothing Project.A member sews a garment during the current 4-H year, and then attends one of the clothing evaluations where the garment is worn for an evaluator.(See “What Happens at Area Clothing Evaluations”.)The last step is to attend the Clothing Revue where the member will model the garment while a commentary about the garment is read.Family and friends are invited to attend. Loree Symonds, las65@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2571 ========================================= Animal Crackers 2019 Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Horse & PoultryThe annual Animal Crackers program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on, science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics. This workshop is for 4-H members interested in learning more about their favorite livestock, companion or pet animal species; emphasis on different species groupings and activities varies annually. Participants will learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with faculty, staff, students, professional producers, industry experts, and more, utilizing the unique facilities of Cornell University. Hands-on workshops are planned for each species group. For more information visit the Animal Crackers website. Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Shooting Sports Courses Monday, May 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bath Rod and Gun Club (7771 Telegraph Road Bath, New York 14810) Youth ages 8-18 (Archery) or 9 & up (Air Rifle) are welcome to sign up! The cost for these courses is $10.00 for 4-H members to cover the cost of materials. Non-4-H members are eligible to take these courses but will need to complete a 4-H enrollment form as an independent member found on our website putknowledgetowork.com and pay the $10.00 4-H enrollment fee. Registration is due by Wednesday, May 1, 2019 (Archery) and Friday, May 10, 2019 (Air Rifle). Each course is limited to the first twelve paid participants who register. You will be notified if you are put on a waiting list. In addition to the registration form an Acknowledgement of Risk form, a permission and medical release form, and the Code of Conduct form found at http://putknowledgetowork.org/4-h-youth/4-h-program-areas will also need to be completed. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 or jmg422@cornell.edu for more information.The Archery I Course will occur from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the following Mondays: May 6, 13, 20. An Air Rifle Course will be offered May 18 & 19, 1-4 p.m. at the Bath Rod and Gun Club, 7771 County Road 16 (Telegraph Road), Bath. Youth must attend all sessions for their class.Archery Course will use the outdoor shooting range across the road from the club. Air Rifle will be using the indoor range located by the club house. All necessary equipment will be furnished, DO NOT bring equipment from home. Adults are welcome to stay the duration of the classes but not required (after double checking all paperwork is in order). For directions or more information about the Bath Rod and Gun Club visit them on the web at www.bathrodandgunclub.comThe NYS 4-H Shooting Sports project fosters responsibility and helps youth acquire knowledge, skills, abilities and to develop social skills, leadership techniques and gives opportunities for community service. The lessons taught in these courses cover the basics and provide the beginning sportsman/sportswoman with a broad, sound foundation for learning the disciplines and enjoying them over a lifetime. Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Students Loans - Parts 1 & 2 Tuesday, May 7, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) Kelly M. Lewis, CFP®, J.D., LLM, Advisor, John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc. will offer a two-part series on student loans.Student Loans - Part 1How to Borrow SmartHow do you cover the remaining cost of college after scholarships, grants and other financial aid options? Learn the process... Where to look - private versus federalTypes of loansUnderstanding the obligationKnow the playersDetermine the cost of the loanStudent Loans - Part 2How to Repay SmartStudent loan debt can make you feel as if you're a slave to to our lenders, but it doesn't have to be a life sentence. What happens upon gradationKnow your repayment optionsConsolidationDealing with lendersBudgeting tips for students with debtDeferment/Forgiveness/ForbearanceDefault/DelinquencyCall our office to register your space! 607-664-2300. Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Cloverbud Day Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am CCE-Steuben (Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St Bath, New York 14810) Just for Cloverbuds!Join us for the next Cloverbud Day! We will be exploring wildlife and natural resources, raming and agriculture and make a tasty treat! We offer 2-3 fun filled hands-on activities for our youngest members, ages 5-7. We also welcome any teens (14 & up) looking for some leadership opportunities that would like to come help! For more information and to sign up please see the registration form or contact our 4-H department (607)664-2576. Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= You Be the Judge Saturday, May 11, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Venture Dairy Conference Office (6978 State Rte. 80 Tully, New York 13159) Attention… Calling all youth, parents, coaches and 4H/Jr Holstein leaders interested in Dairy Judging 8:30 AM - 12 noon: Overview of dairy judging principles and how to prepare oral reasons at Venture Dairy Conference Office12:00/Noon: Lunch provided and sponsored by Nutreco/Trouw Nutrition and STGenetics at Venture Dairy Conference Office1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Practice dairy judging and oral reasons at Currie Holsteins. Bio boots will be provided. Members of the 2018 Cornell Dairy Judging team will also be there to help.Instructors: Dr. Doug Waterman and Kevin ZiembaWho: Open to all youth interested in gaining exposure to dairy judging and reasons to be competitive at a county, state or national level.How: Please send email to registration including how many will be attending and county to djc27@cornell.edu by May 6, 2019. ========================================= Cornell Equine Seminar Series Tuesday, May 14, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 146 Morrison Hall Ithaca, New York 14853 SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Come learn about equine health and management topics from Cornell’s equine experts!January 8, 2019 Dr. Mariana Diel de Amorim - Cornell Reproductive Medicine Specialist What to expect when you are expecting- caring for your pregnant mare and foal February 12, 2019 Cornell Equine Vets and Staff *Location: Cornell University Equine Hospital 930 Campus Rd. Ithaca NY 14853 Cornell University Equine Hospital tour! Stations featuring intensive care unit, dentistry, endoscopy, neonatal ICU, and more!!! March 12, 2019 Dr. Sabine Mann – Cornell Ambulatory and Production Medicine Veterinarian It’s that time of year again: 3-way, 4-way, which way to go with vaccines for my horse April 9, 2019 Dr. Linda Mittel – Cornell Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences Equine parasites – the myths and the facts May 14, 2019 Drs. Katherine Houpt and Kate Anderson – Cornell Animal Behavior Specialists Equine Behavior 101: What do our horses whisper to us?*Seminars MAY be available through on-line streaming. Please contact Jenny (jmg422@cornell.edu or 607-664-2576) if you are specifically interested in any topics listed and we host a viewing at the CCE Office Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Equine and Dairy 101 Friday, May 17, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Morrisville State College (80 Eaton St. Morrisville, New York 13408) 4-H Equine & Dairy 101 May 17-18, 2019 Morrisville State College This one-night two-day 4-H Dairy & Equine Camp will be held at Morrisville State College. 4-H youth ages 13-19 years of age are eligible to participate in this camp/college experience. Participants choose to participate in either the dairy or equine tract. All sessions will be taught by Morrisville State College faculty and other professionals in the industries. The cost for the program is $125 per 4-H participant ($100 per chaperone). For more information on this awesome program or to register, call Jennifer Collins at the Herkimer County 4-H office at 315-866-7920. Registration is also available online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019EquineAndDairy101-2-2-2_221 Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Equine and Dairy 101 Saturday, May 18, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Morrisville State College (80 Eaton St. Morrisville, New York 13408) 4-H Equine & Dairy 101 May 17-18, 2019 Morrisville State College This one-night two-day 4-H Dairy & Equine Camp will be held at Morrisville State College. 4-H youth ages 13-19 years of age are eligible to participate in this camp/college experience. Participants choose to participate in either the dairy or equine tract. All sessions will be taught by Morrisville State College faculty and other professionals in the industries. The cost for the program is $125 per 4-H participant ($100 per chaperone). For more information on this awesome program or to register, call Jennifer Collins at the Herkimer County 4-H office at 315-866-7920. Registration is also available online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019EquineAndDairy101-2-2-2_221 Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Shooting Sports Courses Saturday, May 18, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bath Rod and Gun Club (7771 Telegraph Road Bath, New York 14810) Youth ages 8-18 (Archery) or 9 & up (Air Rifle) are welcome to sign up! The cost for these courses is $10.00 for 4-H members to cover the cost of materials. Non-4-H members are eligible to take these courses but will need to complete a 4-H enrollment form as an independent member found on our website putknowledgetowork.com and pay the $10.00 4-H enrollment fee. Registration is due by Wednesday, May 1, 2019 (Archery) and Friday, May 10, 2019 (Air Rifle). Each course is limited to the first twelve paid participants who register. You will be notified if you are put on a waiting list. In addition to the registration form an Acknowledgement of Risk form, a permission and medical release form, and the Code of Conduct form found at http://putknowledgetowork.org/4-h-youth/4-h-program-areas will also need to be completed. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 or jmg422@cornell.edu for more information.The Archery I Course will occur from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the following Mondays: May 6, 13, 20. An Air Rifle Course will be offered May 18 & 19, 1-4 p.m. at the Bath Rod and Gun Club, 7771 County Road 16 (Telegraph Road), Bath. Youth must attend all sessions for their class.Archery Course will use the outdoor shooting range across the road from the club. Air Rifle will be using the indoor range located by the club house. All necessary equipment will be furnished, DO NOT bring equipment from home. Adults are welcome to stay the duration of the classes but not required (after double checking all paperwork is in order). For directions or more information about the Bath Rod and Gun Club visit them on the web at www.bathrodandgunclub.comThe NYS 4-H Shooting Sports project fosters responsibility and helps youth acquire knowledge, skills, abilities and to develop social skills, leadership techniques and gives opportunities for community service. The lessons taught in these courses cover the basics and provide the beginning sportsman/sportswoman with a broad, sound foundation for learning the disciplines and enjoying them over a lifetime. Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Master Food Preserver Workshops Tuesday, May 21, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Hidden Valley Group Camp (2860 Camp Road Watkins Glen, New York 14891) A 3-day training on May 21, 22 & 23 from 8:30am to 4:30pm each day, is designed for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation- either for your own use of to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver. Limit to 21 participants.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: Learn the science of food preservation including food safetyGain hands-on experience with: Boiling water bath canning, pressure canning, jellied products, quick picklingObserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationThis 3-day intensive course includes a comprehensive food preservation notebook. Nightly study is suggested for the post-test. A score of 85 is required, as well as experience with all food preservation methods and teaching others, to become a Cornell Cooperative Extension certified Master Food Preserver. No prior experience in food preservation is required.*lodging not included, but group rate available. $275 before 4/30, $325 after 4/30 ========================================= Master Food Preserver Workshops Wednesday, May 22, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Hidden Valley Group Camp (2860 Camp Road Watkins Glen, New York 14891) A 3-day training on May 21, 22 & 23 from 8:30am to 4:30pm each day, is designed for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation- either for your own use of to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver. Limit to 21 participants.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: Learn the science of food preservation including food safetyGain hands-on experience with: Boiling water bath canning, pressure canning, jellied products, quick picklingObserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationThis 3-day intensive course includes a comprehensive food preservation notebook. Nightly study is suggested for the post-test. A score of 85 is required, as well as experience with all food preservation methods and teaching others, to become a Cornell Cooperative Extension certified Master Food Preserver. No prior experience in food preservation is required.*lodging not included, but group rate available. $275 before 4/30, $325 after 4/30 ========================================= Master Food Preserver Workshops Thursday, May 23, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Hidden Valley Group Camp (2860 Camp Road Watkins Glen, New York 14891) A 3-day training on May 21, 22 & 23 from 8:30am to 4:30pm each day, is designed for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation- either for your own use of to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver. Limit to 21 participants.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: Learn the science of food preservation including food safetyGain hands-on experience with: Boiling water bath canning, pressure canning, jellied products, quick picklingObserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationThis 3-day intensive course includes a comprehensive food preservation notebook. Nightly study is suggested for the post-test. A score of 85 is required, as well as experience with all food preservation methods and teaching others, to become a Cornell Cooperative Extension certified Master Food Preserver. No prior experience in food preservation is required.*lodging not included, but group rate available. $275 before 4/30, $325 after 4/30 ========================================= Five Critical Estate Documents Workshop Thursday, May 30, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) Do you have the Five Critical Estate Planning Documents...and five more you may want to consider? Is your estate plan a comprehensive estate plan which includes all of the five critical documents? Do you know what could happen if you don’t have one or more of these documents in place?Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County is offering a free workshop to answer these questions: Patrick Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning, will lead both workshops and discuss such topics as: What can happen if you never get around to completing your plan?What do each of these documents do and what happens if you don’t have them.Learn how to prevent disaster from striking you and your loved ones.The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 to reserve a space. Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Smart Farming Team Grant Available Friday, May 31, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Does your farm have/need employees? We can build your managerial skills.Would you like help writing job descriptions? We can help you do that. Thinking about hiring H2A? Ask us your questions. Need to develop your farm's Standard Operating Procedure? We can help. Do you just need to streamline? Lead a more efficient crew? We got that too! The Cornell Small Farms Program, through the Labor Ready Farmer project, has grant funding available to offer one-on-one technical assistance to beginning farmers, including next generation farmers on family farms, on different labor and workforce management needs. This "Smart Farming Team" grant funding is available for up to 20 eligible farms.Register Here Ariel Kirk, adk39@cornell.edu, 607-664-2574 ========================================= We have moved! Friday, May 31, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CCE-Steuben (Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St Bath, New York 14810) The Cornell Cooperative Extension office in Steuben County has moved their office from the Steuben County Office Building in Bath across the street to the new Steuben County Office Building Annex. Please come visit us in our new home at 20 East Morris St., Bath, New York 14810. Our mailing address remains at 3. East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810.  ========================================= Steuben County Dairy Festival Saturday, June 1, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 63rd Annual Steuben County Dairy FestivalSaturday June 01, 2019Bath, New YorkIn 1957 Onnolee Wheaton was Lecturer of the Steuben County Pomona Grange. She read an article in a dairy magazine regarding a milk promotion festival held in another area. She approached Roland “Bud” Pierce who was Master of the Steuben County Pomona Grange and the Steuben County Dairy Festival was born.The first Dairy Festival was held on June 29, 1957 in Hornell. It took just two weeks to plan. We now begin planning and organizing in January, taking five months. In 1958 the Festival was held in Bath. Originally the Dairy Festival was intended to alternate locations between Hornell and Bath but, due to Bath’s central location and it being home to the Steuben County Fairgrounds, the Festival has been held Bath, on the first Saturday in June (June is Dairy Month), ever since.The Dairy Festival was instituted to promote the heritage and importance of the American Dairy Industry and to bridge the divide between Famers and Non-Farmers. Over the years “Dairyland” has appeared in most of our themes. Dairyland represents all of us. The divide between Rural America and Urban America has gotten larger and we want to remind people where their food comes from and that Rural America is essential to our existence and survival.The Festival reached a Fifty year benchmark in 2006 and after due consideration it was decided to discontinue the Festival but the community spoke and they were heard. We discovered that the Dairy Festival had become a family tradition that had been passed from generation to generation. It was decided that the legacy needed to continue and the Dairy Festival was given new life. A small group of former committee members re-organized and ten years later we are still working diligently to bring the Dairy Festival to the community.The Steuben County Dairy Festival Committee is a standing committee of the Steuben County Pomona Grange. The General Chairman and all committee Chairman must be Grange Members but other committee members do not need to be Grange members. Some of our committee members and volunteers have been involved for decades. Over the last Sixty years as many as three to five generations of the same families have worked to bring this event to the community.We would like all of our supporters and all of the dedicated people whom have worked so hard over the last sixty years to bring the Dairy Festival to the people of Steuben County.Our mailing address is P.O. Box 733, Bath, New York 14810-0733. Like us on Facebook. Email us at SCDairyFestival@gmail.comParade Route ========================================= ​Niagara County 4-H Beef Clinic Friday, June 7, 2019 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds in Lockport. (4487 Lake Ave Lockport, New York 14094) Niagara County 4-H beef program will be hosting a beef clipping, fitting, and showmanship clinic by Kirk Stierwalt and his son, Ky, on June 7-9 at the Niagara County Fairgrounds in Lockport. This will be a hands on clinic where participants bring their own animal, their own chute, and supplies. Chute space is limited and with his son coming along they are able to open more space. Kirk Stierwalt lives in Oklahoma where he has a cattle operation. The cost of each chute space is $250.00 (which only covers the expense of bringing Kirk and Ky).Kirk limits the number of spaces available so he can give the attention to each individual they need. It is truly hands on and he gives each participant one on one guidance throughout the weekend. That is why the cost is what it is. Bedding will be provided along with a couple of meals.Brief description of schedule:Friday, June 7: Cattle arrive by 4-5 pm, discussion begins during dinner (provided) about 6 pm with demonstration following.Saturday, June 8: cattle fed, washed,dried ready to go by 8 am all day teaching with hands on , how to clip and get your animal looking its best.Kirk also talks about nutrition, and everyday care and maintenance, etc.Sunday, June 9: cattle fed, washed, dried ready to go by 8 am all day teaching with hands on, finish up clipping, then show day fitting, time given for participants to practice fitting, after lunch show ring practice, every participant will be in the ring for how to, tips, suggestions, practice, etc.Please contact KATHIE LIBROCK, LIBROCKLIVESTOCK FARM call/text at 716-417-4944 or email her at rklibrockfarm@yahoo.com with any questions. ========================================= ​Niagara County 4-H Beef Clinic Saturday, June 8, 2019 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds in Lockport. (4487 Lake Ave Lockport, New York 14094) Niagara County 4-H beef program will be hosting a beef clipping, fitting, and showmanship clinic by Kirk Stierwalt and his son, Ky, on June 7-9 at the Niagara County Fairgrounds in Lockport. This will be a hands on clinic where participants bring their own animal, their own chute, and supplies. Chute space is limited and with his son coming along they are able to open more space. Kirk Stierwalt lives in Oklahoma where he has a cattle operation. The cost of each chute space is $250.00 (which only covers the expense of bringing Kirk and Ky).Kirk limits the number of spaces available so he can give the attention to each individual they need. It is truly hands on and he gives each participant one on one guidance throughout the weekend. That is why the cost is what it is. Bedding will be provided along with a couple of meals.Brief description of schedule:Friday, June 7: Cattle arrive by 4-5 pm, discussion begins during dinner (provided) about 6 pm with demonstration following.Saturday, June 8: cattle fed, washed,dried ready to go by 8 am all day teaching with hands on , how to clip and get your animal looking its best.Kirk also talks about nutrition, and everyday care and maintenance, etc.Sunday, June 9: cattle fed, washed, dried ready to go by 8 am all day teaching with hands on, finish up clipping, then show day fitting, time given for participants to practice fitting, after lunch show ring practice, every participant will be in the ring for how to, tips, suggestions, practice, etc.Please contact KATHIE LIBROCK, LIBROCKLIVESTOCK FARM call/text at 716-417-4944 or email her at rklibrockfarm@yahoo.com with any questions. ========================================= Horse Club Fundraiser Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Steuben County 4-H Horse Clubs are fundraising to repair the stalls and replace necessary equipment at the Steuben County Fairgrounds.The stalls/housing facility for the horses is in desperate need of repair for cosmetic and safety reasons.This is a huge project that our volunteer leaders, parents and youth are preparing to take on.To accomplish this project, clubs are offering advertising spots in our show programs (3) as well as vinyl banners to be hung in our show arena!We hope to sell enough ads to offset the cost of the Fairground facility and equipment maintenance, awards, and general support of the 4-H horse program to ensure a comfortable safe sustainable program for years to come!There are three opportunities to advertise:Sunday June 9th & Sunday July 14th, 4-H qualifying/open shows, Steuben County Fair 4-H horse show Friday, August 16th & Saturday, August 17th.We have two great options so your business is seen: Ads and/or Banners! Pay just 1 price to advertise at all three shows! Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Pork Barbecue Fundraiser Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) To benefit the 4-H & FFA Market Animal Sale LUNCH INCLUDES: Smoked pulled pork on kaiser roll, smoked beans, salt potatoes for $10 Pre-Purchase only by Friday, May 31st to CCE-Steuben Pick-Up at the Steuben County Fairgrounds (Sheep and Swine Barn) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tickets are available from the CCE Office  Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= 4-H Horse Show Sunday, June 9, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) Qualifying Horse Show - June 9 and July 13COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WORK BEE DATES MAY 5th 10 a.m. - MAY 19th - time TBD Show Dates - June 9th, July 13th, August 16th - Western Classes & Gymkhana; August 17 - English Classes & Dressage ADULT (ALUMNI!?) CLASSES OFFERED IN JUNE & JULY!Equestrian Helmet Guidelines including how a helmet should fit and adjusting for fit, care and storage and when they need to be replaced! Check out more information For information about concussions and some of the symptoms please visit here Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= ​Niagara County 4-H Beef Clinic Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds in Lockport. (4487 Lake Ave Lockport, New York 14094) Niagara County 4-H beef program will be hosting a beef clipping, fitting, and showmanship clinic by Kirk Stierwalt and his son, Ky, on June 7-9 at the Niagara County Fairgrounds in Lockport. This will be a hands on clinic where participants bring their own animal, their own chute, and supplies. Chute space is limited and with his son coming along they are able to open more space. Kirk Stierwalt lives in Oklahoma where he has a cattle operation. The cost of each chute space is $250.00 (which only covers the expense of bringing Kirk and Ky).Kirk limits the number of spaces available so he can give the attention to each individual they need. It is truly hands on and he gives each participant one on one guidance throughout the weekend. That is why the cost is what it is. Bedding will be provided along with a couple of meals.Brief description of schedule:Friday, June 7: Cattle arrive by 4-5 pm, discussion begins during dinner (provided) about 6 pm with demonstration following.Saturday, June 8: cattle fed, washed,dried ready to go by 8 am all day teaching with hands on , how to clip and get your animal looking its best.Kirk also talks about nutrition, and everyday care and maintenance, etc.Sunday, June 9: cattle fed, washed, dried ready to go by 8 am all day teaching with hands on, finish up clipping, then show day fitting, time given for participants to practice fitting, after lunch show ring practice, every participant will be in the ring for how to, tips, suggestions, practice, etc.Please contact KATHIE LIBROCK, LIBROCKLIVESTOCK FARM call/text at 716-417-4944 or email her at rklibrockfarm@yahoo.com with any questions. ========================================= What's Your Move? Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm From April 1 through the end of June, Finger Lakes Eat Smart New York is running a new campaign called "What's Your Move?" which is based on the Department of Health & Human Service's Move Your Way  campaign. Our goal is to provide families with ideas for being active throughout the day, no matter where you are and what else you’ve got going on. In addition to our ideas, we want to share yours! Here’s how you can participate: Create a 10 - 15 second video of yourself or someone you know showing how to fit physical activity into the day. For instance, you might do squats while you wait in line at the grocery store. Or you might do leg lifts while you pump gas.Post the video to Instagram using the hashtags #whatsyourmoveny and #ccesteubenYour video will also appear on our new whatsyourmoveny.org pageIt’s best to shoot the video in the square format.If you do not have an Instagram account, please e-mail your video to Lara Parrilla at ljp9@cornell.edu or Emma Ainslie Hunter at eah225@cornell.edu, or ask a friend to post it to their Instagram account for you. Justine Cobb, jec445@cornell.edu, 607 664-2572 ========================================= 4-H Horse Show Saturday, July 13, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) Qualifying Horse Show - June 9 and July 13COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WORK BEE DATES MAY 5th 10 a.m. - MAY 19th - time TBD Show Dates - June 9th, July 13th, August 16th - Western Classes & Gymkhana; August 17 - English Classes & Dressage ADULT (ALUMNI!?) CLASSES OFFERED IN JUNE & JULY!Equestrian Helmet Guidelines including how a helmet should fit and adjusting for fit, care and storage and when they need to be replaced! Check out more information For information about concussions and some of the symptoms please visit here Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Horse Club Fundraiser Sunday, July 14, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Steuben County 4-H Horse Clubs are fundraising to repair the stalls and replace necessary equipment at the Steuben County Fairgrounds.The stalls/housing facility for the horses is in desperate need of repair for cosmetic and safety reasons.This is a huge project that our volunteer leaders, parents and youth are preparing to take on.To accomplish this project, clubs are offering advertising spots in our show programs (3) as well as vinyl banners to be hung in our show arena!We hope to sell enough ads to offset the cost of the Fairground facility and equipment maintenance, awards, and general support of the 4-H horse program to ensure a comfortable safe sustainable program for years to come!There are three opportunities to advertise:Sunday June 9th & Sunday July 14th, 4-H qualifying/open shows, Steuben County Fair 4-H horse show Friday, August 16th & Saturday, August 17th.We have two great options so your business is seen: Ads and/or Banners! Pay just 1 price to advertise at all three shows! Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= 2019 Cornell Maple Camp Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell University Arnot Teaching and Research Forest (611 County Rd 13 Van Etten, New York 14889) July 23- 26, 2019Cornell University Arnot Teaching and Research ForestCornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler CountyCornell Maple Camp provides intensive, hands-on training for beginner and less experienced maple producers. The 4-day curriculum begins with sugarbush assessment, then builds sequentially through all phases of maple syrup production from sap collection to boiling, bottling and sales. Participants will gain the skills necessary for the safe, efficient and profitable production of maple products. Classroom sessions will be held in the Schuyler County Cornell Cooperative Extension office in Montour Falls. Field sessions will take place in the Arnot Teaching and Research Forest in Van Etten. The cost for the training and meals is $250 per person. A group discount is available at the rate of $250 for the first registrant and $200 for each additional registrant. Additional information and the online registration are available at the links below. Contact Aaron Wightman at arw6@cornell.edu with questions or comments.Registration here: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5y3aB9tQETjKrHAgenda here: https://blogs.cornell.edu/cornellmaple/files/2015/03/2019-Cornell-Maple-Camp-Agenda-2-27cx1uy.docx ========================================= Ear Tag Requirement Monday, August 12, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Attention Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Swine Exhibitors New RFID ear tag requirement to enter NY fairs in 2019NEW for cattle and Swine – All cattle and swine must be identified by an official USDA radio frequency identification (RFID) eartag, commonly referred to as an “840 RFID tag” or an equivalent official RFID tag if the animal was tagged in another country. Cattle and swine which are already identified by 840 visual eartags will be exempt from the 840 RFID tag requirement. ONLY beef cattle, dairy cattle, and swine with the RFID ‘840’ tag (pictured above) or the 840 visual eartags (pictured above) will be able to be exhibited at NY fairs in 2019Order your free White half duplex (HDX) RFID official ‘840’ button tag here Link to the 2019 Animal Health Requirements for Admission to NYS and County Fairs https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AI/Fair_Health_Requirements.pdfLink to the 2019 interstate animal health requirements https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AI/Interstate_Health_Requirements.pdf Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= Steuben County Fair Opening Day Tuesday, August 13, 2019 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) The Steuben County Fair runs from August 13-18, 2019. Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Horse Club Fundraiser Friday, August 16, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Steuben County 4-H Horse Clubs are fundraising to repair the stalls and replace necessary equipment at the Steuben County Fairgrounds.The stalls/housing facility for the horses is in desperate need of repair for cosmetic and safety reasons.This is a huge project that our volunteer leaders, parents and youth are preparing to take on.To accomplish this project, clubs are offering advertising spots in our show programs (3) as well as vinyl banners to be hung in our show arena!We hope to sell enough ads to offset the cost of the Fairground facility and equipment maintenance, awards, and general support of the 4-H horse program to ensure a comfortable safe sustainable program for years to come!There are three opportunities to advertise:Sunday June 9th & Sunday July 14th, 4-H qualifying/open shows, Steuben County Fair 4-H horse show Friday, August 16th & Saturday, August 17th.We have two great options so your business is seen: Ads and/or Banners! Pay just 1 price to advertise at all three shows! Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= 4-H/FFA Market Animal Sale Saturday, August 17, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) Mark your calendars for the 47th annual Steuben County 4-H and FFA Market Animal Sale4-H & FFA raised Chickens,, Turkeys, Rabbits, Lambs, Hogs, Steers and Goats will be available.Event will be held at the Steuben County Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion (Directly behind the Sheep and Swine Barn)For questions contact:Robert Nadjadi 607-329-5718Sabrina Elliott 607-329-7103Jen Hammond 607-346-5492Teresa Chapman 607-368-1674David Patton 607-590-7566 Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= Steuben County Fair Opening Day Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) The Steuben County Fair runs from August 13-18, 2019. Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Master Gardener Training coming this fall Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Have you thought about becoming a Master Gardener through Cornell Cooperative Extension?The Master Gardener Program is a national program of trained volunteers who work in partnership with their county Cooperative Extension office to extend information throughout their communities. Master Gardeners come from all walks of life, and are united by their enthusiasm for plants and people. Master Gardeners are expected to share their horticultural training with the community in the form of 100 initial hours of volunteer work with Cooperative Extension over a two year period. Through the Master Gardener training sessions and workshops, you will become a more knowledgeable gardener. You will have access to numerous Cooperative Extension gardening materials and will be able to attend Master Gardener workshops and participate in field trips with other Master Gardeners from around the state. Volunteer hours are flexible depending on interest and time availability. Travel expenses are tax-deductible. The Southern Tier Region Master Gardener Training for the 2019-2020 season will share training through the six counties of Broome, Chemung, Tioga, Tompkins, Schuyler, and Steuben.Sessions will run for approximately half a day, usually 8:30-1:00. Session locations for each date to be determined.September 21, 2019October 19, 2019November 16, 2019December 7, 2019March 14, 2020April ?, 2020 (Date to be decided by home county participants)If you are a Steuben County resident, please contact Ariel Kirk, Agriculture Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County at adk39@cornell.edu or 607-664-2574 for more information. If you are a resident of another county within the region, please contact your home CCE staff member. Thank you! Ariel Kirk, adk39@cornell.edu, 607-664-2574 ========================================= Southern Tier Outdoor Show Saturday, October 12, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) Come see the show everyone is talking about! The Southern Tier Outdoor Show was created 12 years ago to highlight the diversity of the region’s natural resources and to connect visitors with outdoor recreational opportunities. The first show in 2007 drew almost 2,000 visitors and today it is attracting over 7,000 each year and growing. The show is essentially a sportsman show highlighting hunting, fishing, archery, and trapping types of activities. But we have added the family value by encouraging the sportsman’s family and friends to attend to see the wildlife shows and participate in hands-on youth activities. This has created a unique annual family event offering services, merchandise and expertise to the sportsman while introducing family members to a variety of outside activities such as dog training, ice fishing, kayaking, living history, and beekeeping. We offer wildlife shows such as the Grizzly Bear or the Dock Dogs for the entire family, as well as national celebrities such as the Outdoor Channel’s Byron Ferguson (an archery expert), Olympic Gold Medalist Cathy Turner (hunter and archer), the Gould Brothers (shotgun showmen), Matt Stutzman (an armless archer and Guinness World Record holder), and U.S.A. Ice Fishing Team member Ben Blegen. Our seminars have included the late outdoor writer Charlie Alsheimer, habitat deer management specialist Neil Dougherty, the Forever Wild Outdoor TV hosts, NYSDEC’s Hunter Safety Course and the Multi State Carry Permit course. Our intent is to engage the public with a variety of outdoor adventures, to educate them on environmental stewardship and safety, and to create a new experience each and every year to keep the audience coming back for more. Some of our activities are a real draw to distant visitors, such as the sanctioned turkey calling contest. Recently visitors came from Washington DC, New Jersey and Massachusetts just to participate in this contest. Some of these visitors, as well as our vendors, have stayed at local hotels and patronized local restaurants and businesses. We have nearly 10,000 followers on our Facebook page from all across the region and neighboring states. We offer our sponsors additional promotion via rack cards, signage, TV/radio coverage, and digital advertising. The show has become a great vehicle with which to draw visitors to our area and continues to receive great compliments from both vendors and visitors. For more information, visit www.SouthernTierOutdoorShow.com or call 607-664-2300. Join us on Facebook at www.SouthernTierOutdoorShow.com and Instagram at @STOutdoorShow. Pictures available at: https://steubencountyphotos.smugmug.com/Southern-T...andhttps://steubencountyphotos.smugmug.com/2017-Sout... $5 per person, or $10 per car Carla Dawejko, crd24@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2577 ========================================= Southern Tier Outdoor Show Sunday, October 13, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) Come see the show everyone is talking about! The Southern Tier Outdoor Show was created 12 years ago to highlight the diversity of the region’s natural resources and to connect visitors with outdoor recreational opportunities. The first show in 2007 drew almost 2,000 visitors and today it is attracting over 7,000 each year and growing. The show is essentially a sportsman show highlighting hunting, fishing, archery, and trapping types of activities. But we have added the family value by encouraging the sportsman’s family and friends to attend to see the wildlife shows and participate in hands-on youth activities. This has created a unique annual family event offering services, merchandise and expertise to the sportsman while introducing family members to a variety of outside activities such as dog training, ice fishing, kayaking, living history, and beekeeping. We offer wildlife shows such as the Grizzly Bear or the Dock Dogs for the entire family, as well as national celebrities such as the Outdoor Channel’s Byron Ferguson (an archery expert), Olympic Gold Medalist Cathy Turner (hunter and archer), the Gould Brothers (shotgun showmen), Matt Stutzman (an armless archer and Guinness World Record holder), and U.S.A. Ice Fishing Team member Ben Blegen. Our seminars have included the late outdoor writer Charlie Alsheimer, habitat deer management specialist Neil Dougherty, the Forever Wild Outdoor TV hosts, NYSDEC’s Hunter Safety Course and the Multi State Carry Permit course. Our intent is to engage the public with a variety of outdoor adventures, to educate them on environmental stewardship and safety, and to create a new experience each and every year to keep the audience coming back for more. Some of our activities are a real draw to distant visitors, such as the sanctioned turkey calling contest. Recently visitors came from Washington DC, New Jersey and Massachusetts just to participate in this contest. Some of these visitors, as well as our vendors, have stayed at local hotels and patronized local restaurants and businesses. We have nearly 10,000 followers on our Facebook page from all across the region and neighboring states. We offer our sponsors additional promotion via rack cards, signage, TV/radio coverage, and digital advertising. The show has become a great vehicle with which to draw visitors to our area and continues to receive great compliments from both vendors and visitors. For more information, visit www.SouthernTierOutdoorShow.com or call 607-664-2300. Join us on Facebook at www.SouthernTierOutdoorShow.com and Instagram at @STOutdoorShow. Pictures available at: https://steubencountyphotos.smugmug.com/Southern-T...andhttps://steubencountyphotos.smugmug.com/2017-Sout... $5 per person, or $10 per car Carla Dawejko, crd24@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2577 ========================================= SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in New York Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster DeclarationATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in New York as a result of rain, flash flooding that began on July 21, 2018.The loans are available in the following counties: Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Steuben and Tioga in New York.“These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more primary counties in Pennsylvania. The Small Business Administration recognizes that disasters do not usually stop at county or state lines. For that reason, counties adjacent to primary counties named in the declaration are included,” said Kem Fleming, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East.Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. With the exception of aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers.The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of 2.5 percent for private nonprofit organizations of all sizes and 3.61 percent for small businesses, with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits.Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.Submit completed loan applications to SBA no later than Nov. 20, 2019.The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov. Ariel Kirk, adk39@cornell.edu, 607-664-2574 =========================================