You CAN buy a home! Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County wants you to learn how you can make the dream of owning a home possible. They are offering this free informational workshop. CCE-Steuben Financial Educator Nancy Reigelsperger will help you learn how you can enjoy the benefits of home ownership. She will cover the following topics:Am I ready to buy a home? Things to consider!What amount can I afford?Is my credit ready to buy a home?What do all these terms mean?Do you know USDA Rural Development may be able to help you when conventional lenders can’t.Explore USDA homeownership programsThe 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 ========================================= Affordable Ways to Mend Your Home Tuesday, June 25, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE-Steuben (Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St Bath, New York 14810) Do you have a home in need of repairs? Do you need to make your home more accessible for disabled household members?Join CCE, USDA and Smart Energy Choice to learn about opportunities and free resources Install a ramp for improved accessibilityReplace a roofMake septic system improvementsReplace your furnaceInstall handrails in your bathroomlAnd more!Smart Energy Choices is a new program to help residents with free or low cost energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Get a free energy audit! Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Wills versus Trusts Wednesday, June 26, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE-Steuben (Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St Bath, New York 14810) 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 called Wills versus Trusts.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.  Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Contest for Farmers! Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm STEUBEN COUNTY FARMERS: Enter a drawing to win a FREE ROPS kit. Grand prize includes tractor rollbar (ROPS), seatbelt, shipping and professional installation. Contest runs June 1-30. Call to enter the drawing: 877-767-7748 or apply at www.ROPSr4u.com. E-mail: info@ropsr4u. Sponsored by the NYCAMH, the National ROPS Rebate Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County. Ariel Kirk, adk39@cornell.edu, 607-664-2574 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Explore the Outdoors Sunday, June 30, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This day event is open to all youth ages 8-18 years old. It will include fishing, lunch at noon, and a nature walk with information about trees, tracks and animals. Cost is $10 per person. Be sure to bring fishing poles, tackle and binoculars if you have them, as well as sneakers, sunblock and a dish to pass. Parents are welcome to join us. Please pre-register by June 21 by calling Jenny at 607-664-2576 or jmg22@cornell.edu.Follow this link for directions Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Poster Contest Monday, July 1, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 200 Years of Agriculture Poster ContestAttention, Students in Grades 4-7The Steuben County Historical Society and the Steuben County historians are holding a poster contest illustrating200 YEARS OF AGRICULTURE: Farm Life in Steuben County Honoring the 200th Anniversary of the Steuben County FairCash prizes ($100/$50/$25) will be awarded for first, second and third place winners. All posters will be displayed during the Steuben County Fair, August 13-18, 2019 and also during the second annual Steuben County History Awareness Week, October 1—5, 2019 at the Horticulture/Exhibit Building at the Steuben County Fairgrounds.Deadline for entries is July 1, 2019.Details can be downloaded here Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= Finger Lakes Dairy Judging Contest Tuesday, July 2, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Alfred State College (10 Upper College Dr. Alred, New York 14802) 2019 Finger Lakes District 4-H Dairy Judging ContestYou are invited to attend the Finger Lakes Dairy Judging Contest, which will be hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County and the Department of Agriculture & Horticulture at Alfred State College this year. The contest is being held in conjunction with the Alfred State College FFA Dairy Judging Tour.The contests will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Alfred State College Farm, Route 244, Alfred, NY.Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. in the Livestock Pavilion and the contest will start at 10:00 a.m. Registration for the 4-H Contest is due to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County by Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update Tuesday, July 9, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's lab.Topics:Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics. The latest research on reproductive management programs for second and greater services  for dairy cows will be covered. Programs that prioritize insemination of cows in heat or maximize fertility through timed AJ will be discussed. Examples of strategies for on-farm implementation and performance implications will be provided.Using automated sensors for improving dairy cattle health monitoring and management. The latest concepts and research on the use and value of health monitoring and management using automated sensors (e.g. rumination, activity, milk weights monitors) will be covered. Pros and cons of different technologies and their potential implementation for health management will be discussed. We will also cover the economics of incorporating technologies into farm management. Presenters are Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD, COrnell University and St. John Family Sesquicentennial Assistant Professor - Dairy Cattle, Biology & Management Department of Animal Science.Martin Perez, DVM, Cornell university and PhD Student - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Lab, Department of Animal Science.Robert A Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRO-DAIRY ========================================= Rabbit Cavy and Poultry Clinics Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) Rabbit & Poultry ClinicWhen: July 10th 5 p.m. Where: Steuben County Fairgrounds, BathPlease register by July 5th Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= 2019 New York State Maple Tour Friday, July 12, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Grange Building, Erie County Fairgrounds (5600 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, New York 14075) Hosted by Western New York Maple Producers Association of NYSMPA, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County and the Cornell Maple ProgramRegistration form must be received by June 15, 2019Tours start and end at the Erie County Fairgrounds. Lodging reservations are the responsibility of tour participants.Food and Tour Package (tour transportation in air-conditioned charter busses)Full Tour Package - $190 per person – includes: Friday Evening Social, Tradeshow, Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday & Sunday, Saturday night BanquetSingle Day - Saturday or Sunday $95 per person. One Day Tour Transportation, one Breakfast, one Lunch, Tradeshow (does not include Saturday night Banquet)Banquet only – $40 (included in the Full Tour Package)Tradeshow Only - $25 (included in the Full Tour Package)Late Fee (after June 15, 2019) - $20 per person single or full tour, $10 per person Banquet only*** Please note, we cannot accept credit card payments at the event ***Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing and received by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County at the listed address on or before June 30, 2019 in order to receive a full refund. "No shows" will not be refunded.For questions, contact Debra Welch at 585-786-2251 ext.125 or djw275@cornell.edu or Lisa at 585-786-2251 ext.123 or lma96@cornell.edu. No registrations will be accepted over the telephone.Confirmation of your registration will be mailed or emailed to the individual who made the reservation. ========================================= 2019 New York State Maple Tour Saturday, July 13, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Grange Building, Erie County Fairgrounds (5600 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, New York 14075) Hosted by Western New York Maple Producers Association of NYSMPA, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County and the Cornell Maple ProgramRegistration form must be received by June 15, 2019Tours start and end at the Erie County Fairgrounds. Lodging reservations are the responsibility of tour participants.Food and Tour Package (tour transportation in air-conditioned charter busses)Full Tour Package - $190 per person – includes: Friday Evening Social, Tradeshow, Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday & Sunday, Saturday night BanquetSingle Day - Saturday or Sunday $95 per person. One Day Tour Transportation, one Breakfast, one Lunch, Tradeshow (does not include Saturday night Banquet)Banquet only – $40 (included in the Full Tour Package)Tradeshow Only - $25 (included in the Full Tour Package)Late Fee (after June 15, 2019) - $20 per person single or full tour, $10 per person Banquet only*** Please note, we cannot accept credit card payments at the event ***Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing and received by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County at the listed address on or before June 30, 2019 in order to receive a full refund. "No shows" will not be refunded.For questions, contact Debra Welch at 585-786-2251 ext.125 or djw275@cornell.edu or Lisa at 585-786-2251 ext.123 or lma96@cornell.edu. No registrations will be accepted over the telephone.Confirmation of your registration will be mailed or emailed to the individual who made the reservation. ========================================= 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 New York State Maple Tour Sunday, July 14, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Grange Building, Erie County Fairgrounds (5600 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, New York 14075) Hosted by Western New York Maple Producers Association of NYSMPA, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County and the Cornell Maple ProgramRegistration form must be received by June 15, 2019Tours start and end at the Erie County Fairgrounds. Lodging reservations are the responsibility of tour participants.Food and Tour Package (tour transportation in air-conditioned charter busses)Full Tour Package - $190 per person – includes: Friday Evening Social, Tradeshow, Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday & Sunday, Saturday night BanquetSingle Day - Saturday or Sunday $95 per person. One Day Tour Transportation, one Breakfast, one Lunch, Tradeshow (does not include Saturday night Banquet)Banquet only – $40 (included in the Full Tour Package)Tradeshow Only - $25 (included in the Full Tour Package)Late Fee (after June 15, 2019) - $20 per person single or full tour, $10 per person Banquet only*** Please note, we cannot accept credit card payments at the event ***Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing and received by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County at the listed address on or before June 30, 2019 in order to receive a full refund. "No shows" will not be refunded.For questions, contact Debra Welch at 585-786-2251 ext.125 or djw275@cornell.edu or Lisa at 585-786-2251 ext.123 or lma96@cornell.edu. No registrations will be accepted over the telephone.Confirmation of your registration will be mailed or emailed to the individual who made the reservation. ========================================= Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? Tuesday, July 16, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) There are many approaches when dividing emotionally valued assets after a loved one dies. Sometimes the process can cause a huge rift between family members at just the time they need each other the most! Don't think this could happen to your family?Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County is offering a free workshop to help guide your family in planning ahead, so it does not happen to you! Who Gets Grandma' Yellow Pie Plate explores the sensitivity of how to pass on personal possessions with Cooperative Extension's Financial Management Educator Nancy Reigelsperger. Whether planning ahead or making decisions when a loved one dies, the class workbook will help you and your family recognize the sensitivity of the issue, determine what you want to accomplish, decide what's fair for your family, understand how belongings have different meanings to different individuals, consider distribution options and consequences, and help you to agree to manage conflicts if they arise.Some of the topics Reigelsperger will cover include key factors for successful non titled property transfer, determining what "fair" means, and identifying special objects and sharing stories about their history. To register a space in this workshop or for more information contact 607-664-2300. ========================================= Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update Tuesday, July 16, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's lab.Topics:Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics. The latest research on reproductive management programs for second and greater services  for dairy cows will be covered. Programs that prioritize insemination of cows in heat or maximize fertility through timed AJ will be discussed. Examples of strategies for on-farm implementation and performance implications will be provided.Using automated sensors for improving dairy cattle health monitoring and management. The latest concepts and research on the use and value of health monitoring and management using automated sensors (e.g. rumination, activity, milk weights monitors) will be covered. Pros and cons of different technologies and their potential implementation for health management will be discussed. We will also cover the economics of incorporating technologies into farm management. Presenters are Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD, COrnell University and St. John Family Sesquicentennial Assistant Professor - Dairy Cattle, Biology & Management Department of Animal Science.Martin Perez, DVM, Cornell university and PhD Student - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Lab, Department of Animal Science.Robert A Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRO-DAIRY ========================================= Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update Wednesday, July 17, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's lab.Topics:Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics. The latest research on reproductive management programs for second and greater services  for dairy cows will be covered. Programs that prioritize insemination of cows in heat or maximize fertility through timed AJ will be discussed. Examples of strategies for on-farm implementation and performance implications will be provided.Using automated sensors for improving dairy cattle health monitoring and management. The latest concepts and research on the use and value of health monitoring and management using automated sensors (e.g. rumination, activity, milk weights monitors) will be covered. Pros and cons of different technologies and their potential implementation for health management will be discussed. We will also cover the economics of incorporating technologies into farm management. Presenters are Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD, COrnell University and St. John Family Sesquicentennial Assistant Professor - Dairy Cattle, Biology & Management Department of Animal Science.Martin Perez, DVM, Cornell university and PhD Student - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Lab, Department of Animal Science.Robert A Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRO-DAIRY ========================================= Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update Thursday, July 18, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's lab.Topics:Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics. The latest research on reproductive management programs for second and greater services  for dairy cows will be covered. Programs that prioritize insemination of cows in heat or maximize fertility through timed AJ will be discussed. Examples of strategies for on-farm implementation and performance implications will be provided.Using automated sensors for improving dairy cattle health monitoring and management. The latest concepts and research on the use and value of health monitoring and management using automated sensors (e.g. rumination, activity, milk weights monitors) will be covered. Pros and cons of different technologies and their potential implementation for health management will be discussed. We will also cover the economics of incorporating technologies into farm management. Presenters are Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD, COrnell University and St. John Family Sesquicentennial Assistant Professor - Dairy Cattle, Biology & Management Department of Animal Science.Martin Perez, DVM, Cornell university and PhD Student - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Lab, Department of Animal Science.Robert A Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRO-DAIRY ========================================= Summer Public Presentation Day Saturday, July 20, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Steuben County Fairgrounds (15 E. Washington Street Bath, New York 14810) Last Chance to get credit for a County Public Presentation!Summer General Public Presentation Day July 20th 9:00 am to 11:00 amYouth Building at the Steuben County Fair GroundsRegistration Form link on the lefthand sidebar.. Due Friday, July 12,, 2019Questions? Contact Loree 607-664-2300 or 607-664 2571 Loree Symonds, las65@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2571 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Clutter Workshop Tuesday, July 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) Do you feel like you are drowning in clutter? Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff? Having trouble finding the item you need? Clear the Clutter and Simplify Your Life and Finances may be the workshop that helps you address these questions.Nancy Reigelsperger, CCE-Steuben Financial Educator, will help you discover the strategies for taking a positive approach to controlling the clutter you might have. She will touch on ways to eliminate paper accumulation and provide alternate ways to keep sentimental items.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 ========================================= Hoof Trimming Workshop Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Come and learn aboutBovine hoof anatomyBasic hoof trimming methodsnutrition and hoof horn healthlameness scoringknife sharpening and safety$175 per person enrolled in the NWNY Team, $225 per person not enrolled in the NWNY TeamMeet at the Town of Seneca Pavilion, 3675 Flint Road, Stanley, NY 14561Visiting the Ivy Lakes Dairy, 1994 State route 245, Stanley, Ny 14561Speakers include:Chip Henrickson, Hoof trimmer, AgrochemVic Daniel, hoof trimmer, Vic's Custom ClipsNeil Andrew, Zinpro ========================================= Hoof Trimming Workshop Thursday, August 1, 2019 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Come and learn aboutBovine hoof anatomyBasic hoof trimming methodsnutrition and hoof horn healthlameness scoringknife sharpening and safety$175 per person enrolled in the NWNY Team, $225 per person not enrolled in the NWNY TeamMeet at the Town of Seneca Pavilion, 3675 Flint Road, Stanley, NY 14561Visiting the Ivy Lakes Dairy, 1994 State route 245, Stanley, Ny 14561Speakers include:Chip Henrickson, Hoof trimmer, AgrochemVic Daniel, hoof trimmer, Vic's Custom ClipsNeil Andrew, Zinpro ========================================= 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 ========================================= Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update Monday, August 12, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's lab.Topics:Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics. The latest research on reproductive management programs for second and greater services  for dairy cows will be covered. Programs that prioritize insemination of cows in heat or maximize fertility through timed AJ will be discussed. Examples of strategies for on-farm implementation and performance implications will be provided.Using automated sensors for improving dairy cattle health monitoring and management. The latest concepts and research on the use and value of health monitoring and management using automated sensors (e.g. rumination, activity, milk weights monitors) will be covered. Pros and cons of different technologies and their potential implementation for health management will be discussed. We will also cover the economics of incorporating technologies into farm management. Presenters are Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD, COrnell University and St. John Family Sesquicentennial Assistant Professor - Dairy Cattle, Biology & Management Department of Animal Science.Martin Perez, DVM, Cornell university and PhD Student - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Lab, Department of Animal Science.Robert A Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRO-DAIRY ========================================= Bovine Reproduction and A.I. Training Courses Tuesday, August 13, 2019 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Come learn aboutBovine anatomyReproductive physiologyHeat detectionArtificial insemination techniquesProper semen thawingLoading A.I. gunsBreeding cows (hands-on practice)Registration is required - limited spaces available$175 per person enrolled in the NWNY Team  $225 per person not enrolled in the NWNY Team.Classes will be taught by Jonna Eglli and Javier Cheang, GenexCheck registration deadlines on the flyer ========================================= 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 - 4:00 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 ========================================= Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update Tuesday, August 27, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's lab.Topics:Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics. The latest research on reproductive management programs for second and greater services  for dairy cows will be covered. Programs that prioritize insemination of cows in heat or maximize fertility through timed AJ will be discussed. Examples of strategies for on-farm implementation and performance implications will be provided.Using automated sensors for improving dairy cattle health monitoring and management. The latest concepts and research on the use and value of health monitoring and management using automated sensors (e.g. rumination, activity, milk weights monitors) will be covered. Pros and cons of different technologies and their potential implementation for health management will be discussed. We will also cover the economics of incorporating technologies into farm management. Presenters are Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD, COrnell University and St. John Family Sesquicentennial Assistant Professor - Dairy Cattle, Biology & Management Department of Animal Science.Martin Perez, DVM, Cornell university and PhD Student - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Lab, Department of Animal Science.Robert A Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRO-DAIRY ========================================= 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 ========================================= Bovine Reproduction and A.I. Training Courses Tuesday, September 24, 2019 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Come learn aboutBovine anatomyReproductive physiologyHeat detectionArtificial insemination techniquesProper semen thawingLoading A.I. gunsBreeding cows (hands-on practice)Registration is required - limited spaces available$175 per person enrolled in the NWNY Team  $225 per person not enrolled in the NWNY Team.Classes will be taught by Jonna Eglli and Javier Cheang, GenexCheck registration deadlines on the flyer ========================================= 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 ========================================= CCE Annual Dinner Meeting & Gala Thursday, December 5, 2019 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE-Steuben (Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St Bath, New York 14810) Join us for our 2019 Annual Meeting Dinner Event - It is going to be SO MUCH FUN this year! During our fun evening together we will be celebrating our Friends of Extension for the years, enjoying a tasty dinner by Annie's Restaurant, bidding on some great gifts and then we will be playing TRIVIA!The event will be held from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Steuben County Office Building Annex, 20 East Morris St., Bath. Tickets are just $25 per person and includes entry for the Trivia Event. Come with your team or join others once you are here. You can also just watch the fun while learning new facts. Trivia will be led by Bulldog Sounds DJ Services. 5:00-5:30 p.m.Hors 'Doerves & Silent Auction5:30-6:30 p.m.Autumn Harvest Dinner6:30-7:00 p.m.Annual Business Meeting and Awards7:00-8:30 p.m.Trivia Program8:30-9:00 p.m.Auction ResultsThis fundraiser event benefits the four CCE-Steuben program areas: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Financial & Consumer Education, Nutrition Education and 4-H Youth Development. Register your team of up to 6 people ahead of time, and we will save a table for you! Order tickets online today or RSVP to 607-664-2300. Carla Dawejko, crd24@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2577 =========================================