2024 4-H Summer Showcase Thursday, July 25, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Check Out the Summer Showcase Page Here ========================================= Cash Rental & Custom Harvest Rate Survey Monday, July 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The SWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops are working to survey NY Farmers, cutome harvest operators, and agribusiness professionals to create an up-to-date snapshot of land rental rates and custom harvest fees. We invite you to complete the survey!All the information that is collected will be kept anonymous. Any identifying features or outlying data will be removed.If you are using in-kind services as payment (i.e. - you plow for me and I will bale for you, snowplowing, freezer beef, etc.), please estimate the dollar value of that service.If you charge for these services on a different unit basis than what is listed (ton, acre, hour, etc.), please make a note in the comments area and we will work to make that adjustment.Data will be reported on a regional basis.Please use your best judgment when filling out this survey. You might no know all the rates we're measuring, but we welcome your feedback for those you are familiar with. Skip past those you don't have sufficient knowledge about.If you have any concerns, please email landrental@cornell.edu or contact Katelyn Walley - kaw249@cornell.edu or Nicole Tommell - nt375@cornell.eduComplete the survey online! https://farmbusiness.cornell.edu/cashrates/2024 NYFVI Cash Rent Survey (qualtrics.com) ========================================= Fresh Plate Program Thursday, August 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Free 6 Week SeriesLearn about meal prepping and budgeting ideas, plus enjoy recipe samples. Amy Heale, ach279@cornell.edu, 607-664-2570 ========================================= Fresh Plate Program Thursday, August 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Free 6 Week SeriesLearn about meal prepping and budgeting ideas, plus enjoy recipe samples. Amy Heale, ach279@cornell.edu, 607-664-2570 ========================================= Agritourism Workshops Tuesday, August 13, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Monthly Agritourism Workshops 12pm-1pm Via ZoomAre you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business! Each session will focus on a specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.Pre-registration Required:Click Here to RegisterPrice: FreeAll workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.March 12: Staffing your Agritourism OperationApril 9: Working with your Local Tourism OfficeMay 14: Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlanJune 11: How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo) July 9: Urban AgritourismAugust 13: TBASeptember 10: Handling Difficult CustomersOctober 8: Creating Value-Added Items/ExperiencesNovember 12: Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the FarmSponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team Please contact Lindsey Pashow lep67@cornell.edu or 518-569-3073 with any questions. ========================================= Fresh Plate Program Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Free 6 Week SeriesLearn about meal prepping and budgeting ideas, plus enjoy recipe samples. Amy Heale, ach279@cornell.edu, 607-664-2570 ========================================= Fresh Plate Program Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Free 6 Week SeriesLearn about meal prepping and budgeting ideas, plus enjoy recipe samples. Amy Heale, ach279@cornell.edu, 607-664-2570 ========================================= CCE Board Meetings Thursday, August 22, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will hold public board and program committee meetings in 2024 and welcomes public comment at the beginning of each meeting. All meetings will be held at the Steuben County Office Building Annex (2nd floor conference room), 20 East Morris Street in Bath, NY or via Zoom as NYS Open Meeting Law allows at the times specified.Members of the public are requested to RSVP their attendance at these meetings to 607-664-2300 or amz65@cornell.edu. ========================================= Office Closed Monday, September 2, 2024 12:15 am - 11:45 pm ========================================= Agritourism Workshops Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Monthly Agritourism Workshops 12pm-1pm Via ZoomAre you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business! Each session will focus on a specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.Pre-registration Required:Click Here to RegisterPrice: FreeAll workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.March 12: Staffing your Agritourism OperationApril 9: Working with your Local Tourism OfficeMay 14: Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlanJune 11: How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo) July 9: Urban AgritourismAugust 13: TBASeptember 10: Handling Difficult CustomersOctober 8: Creating Value-Added Items/ExperiencesNovember 12: Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the FarmSponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team Please contact Lindsey Pashow lep67@cornell.edu or 518-569-3073 with any questions. ========================================= CCE Board Meetings Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will hold public board and program committee meetings in 2024 and welcomes public comment at the beginning of each meeting. All meetings will be held at the Steuben County Office Building Annex (2nd floor conference room), 20 East Morris Street in Bath, NY or via Zoom as NYS Open Meeting Law allows at the times specified.Members of the public are requested to RSVP their attendance at these meetings to 607-664-2300 or amz65@cornell.edu. ========================================= Veggie Van Tuesday, July 9, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Welcome to the Veggie Van!The Veggie Van is a chance to shop locally for fresh fruits and vegetables by bringing the produce stand to you!The Veggie Van will be at select locations throughout the summer, providing residents an opportunity to shop local and eat healthy. Additionally, special events are offered at the Veggie Van site, providing nutrition education and benefits information. The Veggie Van is open to EVERYONE and accepts cash, check, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP Benefits, and Farmers’ Market Coupons (both for Seniors and WIC).2024 Veggie Van Schedule Starting July 9th - October 1stTuesdaysTimeCommunityAddress10am - 12 NoonCorningCorning Senior Center17 Park Lane Corning, NY 148301-3 PMPainted PostVillage Manor Apartments300 Steuben Street, Painted Post, NY 148704-6 PMAddisonAddison Place Apartments42 William Street, Addison, NY 14810WednesdaysTimeCommunityAddress10AM-12 NoonHornellHornell Center Street Pavilion17 Center Street Hornell, NY 148431-3 PMCanisteoCanisteo Manor11 Fifth Street, Canisteo, NY 14823ThursdaysTimeCommunityAddress10AM-12 NoonWaylandLincoln Court Apartments119 Lincoln Street, Wayland, NY 145721-3 PMBathLakeview Apartments105 Geneva Street, Bath, NY 14810For more information about the Veggie Van, give CCE Steuben a call at 607-664-2300, or call the Steuben County Office for the Aging at 607-664-2298. Tess McKinley, tsm223@cornell.edu, 607-664-2301 ========================================= Agritourism Workshops Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Monthly Agritourism Workshops 12pm-1pm Via ZoomAre you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business! Each session will focus on a specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.Pre-registration Required:Click Here to RegisterPrice: FreeAll workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.March 12: Staffing your Agritourism OperationApril 9: Working with your Local Tourism OfficeMay 14: Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlanJune 11: How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo) July 9: Urban AgritourismAugust 13: TBASeptember 10: Handling Difficult CustomersOctober 8: Creating Value-Added Items/ExperiencesNovember 12: Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the FarmSponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team Please contact Lindsey Pashow lep67@cornell.edu or 518-569-3073 with any questions. ========================================= Farm Trail Day Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Let's Explore Farms in Steuben County!October 12, 2024All Farms Open at 10amThe public and families are invited to visit Steuben farms on October 12, 2024 for a look at agriculture in our county. There will be Wagon rides, Demos, Crafts, Animals to pet, Products for purchase...and more. Please wear appropriate footwear for a farm, money to purchase goods and for some excursions if you please, and a cooler bag in case you purchase farm foods. Below you will find information on what each farm will be providing along with any costs associated with that farm.2024 Farms will be announced soon!2023 FarmsCrooked Line Apple Orchard7780 Cold Springs Rd, Bath, NY 14810Open 10am – 4pmNo Entry CostBathroom Facility AvailableEducation/Activities Demo of a 200 year old cider pressHayridePurchase apples to feed cows4-H Petting Zoo________________________________________________Lowery Family Farms8295 NY-415, Campbell, NY 14879Open 10am – 6pmNo Entry CostBathroom Facility Not AvailableEducation/Activities Livestock EducationFall GamesFarm Store ProducePumpkins, MumsFall DecorBeef, Pork, PoultryJarred Goods, Baked GoodsRaw Honey________________________________________________Mud Creek Bison Ranch6130 Robie Rd., Savona, NY 14879Open 10am – 9pmSee Costs Associated BelowBathroom Facility AvailableEducation/Tours Self guided driving tours with radio commentary - $5 per person, kids 5 and under are freePioneer wagon rides - $10 per person, kids 12 and under are $5Bag of apples to feed to the bison - $5Touch and feel bison hair, horn caps, etc.Activities Bounce HousesAxe ThrowingEscape RoomFood Full menu restaurantBeer/wine/spirits, Ice creamFull Gift Shop________________________________________________Stewart’s Family Farm6443-6445 Stephens Gulch Rd, Hornell, NY 14843Open 10am – 8pmNo Cost for Entry - Items can be purchased from Farm StoreBathroom Facility AvailableEducation/Activities: Learn the process of making maple syrup10 am - 12pm Milk a goat by hand1 pm Sheep Shearing DemonstrationSee if you can guess the difference between cow milk and goat milkFarm Store - Open from 10-8 pm Cow/Goat MilkCheese, Ice Cream, ButterBulkBeef, Lamb, Pork________________________________________________ZiegenVine Homestead, LLC8469 Oak Hill Road, Savona, NY 14879Open 10am - 6 pm No Cost for Entry - Items can be purchased from Farm StoreBathroom Facility AvailableEducation/Activities: Visitors are welcome to meet the animals on the Homestead: including goats, cows, chickens, ducks & turkeys Explore the walking trailsLearn about Farm stays on the property11 am Saw Mill Demo-turning trees into lumber1 pm Goat Milk Soap Making Demonstration2:30 pm Saw Mill Demonstration - milling lumber3 pm Water Bath Canning DemonstrationFarm Store - Open from 10-6 pm Goat Milk soapHoney made from bees in HomesteadMaple Syrup made from Trees on propertyWhole Turkeys and broiler chickensAdditional Farms on property for Farm Trail DayMountain Rose Farm (Savona, NY) - A 90 acre farm open May to November providing horse rides for a fee and an age limit will apply.Learn more about Emily and Rachel and their farmTrail rides on their 90 acre farmFarm stays in their AirBNB 2nd Bite Farm(Bath, NY) - A pasture based farm Learn about how they raise their non- gmo chickens for meat and eggsChicken, eggs and breads for sale________________________________________________Hemlock Ridge Farm8690 Hemlock Rd, Avoca, NY 14830Open 10am – 4pmNo Entry Cost- - Items can be purchased from Farm StoreBathroom Facility AvailableEducation/Activities: Tour a One Room Schoolhouse - Wheeler Historical Society and the Steuben County Historical Society school house committee will be on site with The Schoolhouse Traveling ExhibitPhoto opportunity with period clothingNo Sew rag doll, tin punch ornamentsFarm Store ProductsPumpkins, gourds and squashesOrganic bulk food itemsMaple Syrup and buckwheat pancake mixOrganic-raised Beef & ChickenSnacksHandmade crochet hair scrunchiesFood for PurchaseHotdogs, chips and sodaMulled hot cider and apple cider doughnutsOrganic Valley Exhibit, coupons and hot coffee with Organic Valley half and half and creamer________________________________________________Autumn Mist Alpaca Farm11579 Wessie Rd, Prattsburgh, NY 14873Open 10am – 6pm$10 per person Over 2Bathroom Facility AvailableEducation/Activities: ($10 per person covers everything but gift shop) Learn all about Alpaca’sTour the fiber millPetting ZooPlaygroundFarm Store - Open from 10-6 pmGifts ranging from $3-$300________________________________________________Bluebird Trail Farm951 Harris Rd, Corning, NY 14830Open 10am – 5pm$5 Entrance FeeEducation/Activities: 10:15am & 12:15pm Guided nature with Monika & Robin (big pond pavilion) - Learn about our NY plants, birds and wildlife with our naturalistsHoney Bee Education (apiary by the bridge) - Enjoy our honeybee display, visit the bees hard at work and talk to the beekeeper...sample a little fresh honeyFall Nature Crafts (big pond picnic tables) - Make a pretty fall nature craft to take homeFarm Animal visits - Meet our friendly miniature horses and donkeys as well as sheep, goats, bunnies, and chickens...pet some and feed them with the help of our animal staffPumpkin Hunt (farm) - As you visit the farm, can you spot 25 pumpkins? If you do visit the farm store when you leave for a prize!Cider Making (upper garden area) - Learn how to make apple cider the old-fashioned way. Take a jar home with you today!Baby Chick Hatch - Stop by the chicken house and see the eggs hatching in the incubator and learn about the life cycle of the chicken! It is advised that children under 5 not hold baby chicks, and any child older should wash their hands immediately after. Farm Store - Open from 10-5 pm HoneyEggsSoapYarnOther gift shop items________________________________________________Evermore Farms, LLC8475 Morgan Creek Rd., Lindley, NY 14858Open 10am – Sunset(hiking trail opens at 8am)$8/person or $40/vehicle (discount passport price for Steuben County tour)Free-bottle of water, hot dog and s’more to roast yourself at campfireBathroom Facilities AvailableEducation: Hayrides 15-minute kiddie ride.Times:10:15am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm5pm Animal Pasture Move - Take a wagon ride and watch over 450 animals move to new pasture1-hour Farm Tour ride.Times:11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm See over 450 animals grazing60-acre sylvo-pastureWhere we make biocharDocumentary Recommended to watch before Farm Tour hay rideWatch a 15-minute video presentation in the barn loft about life at Evermore Farms and our philosophy and practices of farming in nature’s image.See pictures and video footage of animals grazing, people and animals working together, the beauty and symbiosis of sylvo-pasture, and the making of biochar.Available anytime during open hours; presented on a continuous loop schedule.Story Time Anne will host kiddos under an apple tree by the petting zoo as she reads oldies but goodies like The Poky Little Puppy, The Biggest Bear, and Peter Rabbit.15-20 minutes between kiddie hay wagon rides and farm tour rides.Petting Zoo Visitors are welcome to meet our little guys and not so little ruminants who will be hard to leave: Dwarf Nigerian goats – super cute and up to tricksbottle-fed lambs – Brownie will train you to pet his headbaby chicks nestled in their brooderour mama sow with new piglets! – all scurrying for their spot in the milking rowpeacefully grazing milk cow, Amber, and miniature horse, ThunderActivities: Picnic area – gorgeous hilltop view, tables, grills, campfire, sports optionsWalking path (< 1 mile) & hiking trail (3 miles with option of shorter loop)Gift shopGrass mazeSylvo-pasture picnic sitesPhoto op area Melissa Edwards, mle75@cornell.edu, 607-664-2577 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, October 14, 2024 12:15 am - 11:45 pm ========================================= CCE Board Meetings Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will hold public board and program committee meetings in 2024 and welcomes public comment at the beginning of each meeting. All meetings will be held at the Steuben County Office Building Annex (2nd floor conference room), 20 East Morris Street in Bath, NY or via Zoom as NYS Open Meeting Law allows at the times specified.Members of the public are requested to RSVP their attendance at these meetings to 607-664-2300 or amz65@cornell.edu. ========================================= CCE Board Meetings Friday, November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will hold public board and program committee meetings in 2024 and welcomes public comment at the beginning of each meeting. All meetings will be held at the Steuben County Office Building Annex (2nd floor conference room), 20 East Morris Street in Bath, NY or via Zoom as NYS Open Meeting Law allows at the times specified.Members of the public are requested to RSVP their attendance at these meetings to 607-664-2300 or amz65@cornell.edu. ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:15 am - 11:45 pm ========================================= Office Closed Monday, November 11, 2024 12:15 am - 11:45 pm ========================================= Agritourism Workshops Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Monthly Agritourism Workshops 12pm-1pm Via ZoomAre you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business! Each session will focus on a specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.Pre-registration Required:Click Here to RegisterPrice: FreeAll workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.March 12: Staffing your Agritourism OperationApril 9: Working with your Local Tourism OfficeMay 14: Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlanJune 11: How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo) July 9: Urban AgritourismAugust 13: TBASeptember 10: Handling Difficult CustomersOctober 8: Creating Value-Added Items/ExperiencesNovember 12: Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the FarmSponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team Please contact Lindsey Pashow lep67@cornell.edu or 518-569-3073 with any questions. ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:15 am - 11:45 pm ========================================= CCE Board Meetings Thursday, December 5, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CCE-Steuben, Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St, Bath, New York 14810 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will hold public board and program committee meetings in 2024 and welcomes public comment at the beginning of each meeting. All meetings will be held at the Steuben County Office Building Annex (2nd floor conference room), 20 East Morris Street in Bath, NY or via Zoom as NYS Open Meeting Law allows at the times specified.Members of the public are requested to RSVP their attendance at these meetings to 607-664-2300 or amz65@cornell.edu. ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024 12:15 am - 11:45 pm =========================================