2021 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $35 for registered 4-H members; $45 for non 4-H members ========================================= "Navigating Lifes Financial Ages, Stages and Milestones" Wednesday, April 28, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm A FREE webinar sponsored by the Family Economics & Resource Management (FERM) Program Work Team (PWT)Wednesday, April 28, 20211:00 to 2:30 pm What types of financial management strategies should you be implementing now to secure financial security in later life? What kinds of fiscal responsibility comes with home ownership and parenthood and how can you best prepare for them? What are experts saying you should be doing in your 20s/30s all the way into your 60s to position yourself for financial success and a golden retirement? Join FERM PWT members Barb Henza, Linda Law and Theresa Mayhew as they share highlights from a recent National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Annual Session presentation given by Dr. Barbara O'Neill, Professor Emeritus with Rutgers University Cooperative Extension, and owner/CEO of Money Talk: Financial Planning Seminars and Publications. Publications, calculators, websites and other money strategies and tips -- items to add to your educator financial toolkit -- will be shared to help you steer the consumers you work with on a path to financial wellness. Click Here to Register The deadline to register is April 26, 2021. A link to the Zoom will be sent to you via email  a few days before the event . ========================================= 2021 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $35 for registered 4-H members; $45 for non 4-H members ========================================= Ag Coffee Hour: NRCS Services for Farmers Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm NRCS works with farmers and other landowners to help them be good stewards of their land by offering financial and technical assistance to those who qualify.Join CCE Cortland and guest Justin Olson from the Cortland office of the Natural Conservation Resources Center on Thursday, April 29th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm to learn more about the various services and programs NRCS offers for farmers and landowners.Register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CoffeeHour-NRCS_211 Dana Havas, dmh353@cornell.edu, 607-391-2664 ========================================= 2021 Market Animals for Fair - Pre-Registration Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 2/4/2021Registration is open for the 2021 Cortland County 4-H Market Sale Project. All 4-Hers interested in raising a market animal for the 2021 market sale at the Cortland County Junior Fair in July are required to register. You can register hereThere are a few changes this year in that 4-Hers will be required to sign a contract stating they will meet the following requirements:Show market animal at fair and Cortland Junior Fair in July.(Fair Week is July 6-10, 2021)Sell animal at fair – through the market sale.4% of price goes to 4-H market sale account.must bring a minimum of two buyers.provide proof of buyers prior to auction.Maintain a healthy animal.somehow involved or present for shots, vaccines, castration, etc.The logistics of processing turkeys & broilers will be handled by the 4-H parent.Keep record book and understand the management decision that go into the book which must be turned into the 4-H office by Saturday of the fair to receive the market sale check.Take part in the YQCA training.If you haven’t already start thinking about getting your market animals now deadlines for acquiring the animals will come up quickly:Market Turkeys – (must submit your chick order by February 7th for Bonnie to place the order)Broiler chickens –(must submit your chick order by March 6 for chicks to arrive in May (through the 4-H office)Swine (Owned by March the latest)Lamb & Meat goats (Owned by April the latest)Questions? Contact Dana Havas at CCE Cortland (607)391-2664 or email dmh353@cornell.edu Dana Havas, dmh353@cornell.edu, 607-391-2664 ========================================= 2021 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, May 6, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $35 for registered 4-H members; $45 for non 4-H members ========================================= 2021 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Saturday, May 8, 2021 8:00 am - 10:00 am $35 for registered 4-H members; $45 for non 4-H members ========================================= PARENTS APART - Education for Separating/Divorcing Parents Saturday, May 8, 2021 9:30 am - 3:00 pm County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Parents Apart - Parent Education for Separating or Divorcing ParentsParents Apart is an education program created for divorcing or separating parents to help them understand the impact of their breakup on their children. The main goal of the program is to teach parents ways they can reduce the stress of family changes and protect their children from the negative effects of on going parental conflict.These topics are addressed in the Parents Apart curriculum Identifying parent/child reaction to divorce/separationSkills for helping children copePost-separating parenting : Co-parenting and/or parallel parentingCommunication between householdsIdentifying and managing stress for parents and children and;Mediated vs Collaborative DivorceThe program is certified by the New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program of the Office of Court Administration. It is a 6-hour course consisting of two 3-hour sessions or a full 6 hour session. Class size is limited. You will not be place in the same class as the other parent of your child(ren).6-hour session attendance is required to receive a Certificate of Compliance. Children are not permitted to attend the classes. If an order or referral by a judge, he/she will be notified of course completion specifics.Cost $25.00 program fee by Paypal on the registration form link that is provided.2021 Parents A Part Classes will be held via Zoom  during the time period of the COVID safety regulations.  You will need to be able to have a computer to participate and complete this course for your course completion certificate.Tel: 607-391-2660DATES: 2021 PARENTS APART CLASSES AN  8 Hours Course Completion(THURSDAYS)   FEBRUARY 18 & 25 6-9PM  (BOTH SESSIONS required)(SATURDAY)     MAY 8TH - 9:30AM-3PM     ( FULL 8 HOUR SESSION)(THURSDAYS)  AUGUST 19 & 26 6-9PM  (BOTH SESSIONS required)(SATURDAY)     NOVEMBER 13 - 9:30AM-3PM  (FULL 8 HOUR SESSION)* MINIMUM OF 5 PARTICIPANTS FOR CLASS TO BE HELD *Click Here for Session Registration by Date:February 18th & 25thMay 8th August 19 & 25thNovember 13th  Barbara Henza, bmh13@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x407 ========================================= 2021 June Dairy Parade Tuesday, June 1, 2021 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm If you have any questions about the 2021 June Dairy Parade please contact cortlanddairy@gmail.comAt this moment we can not give you a solid answer right at this second, but should know very soon.Thank You,Dairy Promotion Committee ========================================= Smart Energy Choices - CNY Program Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:00 pm - 11:45 pm We can help you make your home more comfortable while saving energy and money!We provide free support for residents and businesses in the Central New York region looking to make their home or workplace safer and more comfortable, while also reducing energy consumption and saving money on energy costs. We work in five counties in the Central NY region: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego. If you're interested in energy efficiency, renewable heat or solar programs, we can provide assistance and support to guide residents and businesses through the process of applying for energy programs, selecting contractors, and financing upgrades.Smart Energy Choices is funded in part by a grant from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA). For more information about Smart Energy Choices or to contact a trained Community Energy Advisor who can help you learn about ways to save energy and money, and connect to resources, financial incentives, and local contractors, contact Barbara Henza or bmh13@cornell.edu visit our website at www.smartenergychoices-cny.org. Barbara Henza, bmh13@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x407 ========================================= Farm Stress Training Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Rural Resilience: Farm Stress Training (re-posted from DL2 Open Courses)  -  At your own pace through July 2021 - Online"In this course, you will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and suicide, ways to effectively communicate with people under stress, and how to reduce stigma related to mental health concerns. What you learn in this course can help your friends, family, neighbors and community during stressful times.Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, USDA’s Cooperative Extension System, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have worked together to bring this course online for the public."Course Outline and Learning Objectives Unit 1: Managing Stress - Upon completion of this unit, participants will learn: signs, symptoms, and effects of stress; strategies for managing stress in healthy ways; common stressors for farmers and ranchers; and potential ripples of stress in families. Estimated time for completion is 60 minutes. Unit 2: Communicating with Distressed Farmers. - Upon completion of this unit, participants will be able to: explain the importance of empathy and mindset for interactions with agricultural producers; identify techniques that can be used to manage conflict and stressful situations; apply communication knowledge and skills to interactions with farmers and farm families. Estimated time for completion is 75 minutes. Unit 3: Suicide Awareness.  Upon completion of this unit, participants will be able to: recognize and provide initial assistance to someone who shows signs of suicidal thoughts. This unit might be emotionally challenging based on your comfort, experience(s) and or, history as it pertains to this topic. Overall purpose of the unit is to build your knowledge and confidence to communicate with people who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, and to be able to give them resources to help. Estimated time for completion is 30 minutes. Course Developed by: Michigan State University Extension and University of Illinois ExtensionCourse Sponsored by: Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation, and National Farmers UnionEngaging content - Self-paced activities - Voice-over slide presentations - Downloadable resourcesSelf paced - Webinar ends June 14, 2021.Cost per student: FREE    Site powered by Brightspace ========================================= PARENTS APART - Education for Separating/Divorcing Parents Thursday, August 19, 2021 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Parents Apart - Parent Education for Separating or Divorcing ParentsParents Apart is an education program created for divorcing or separating parents to help them understand the impact of their breakup on their children. The main goal of the program is to teach parents ways they can reduce the stress of family changes and protect their children from the negative effects of on going parental conflict.These topics are addressed in the Parents Apart curriculum Identifying parent/child reaction to divorce/separationSkills for helping children copePost-separating parenting : Co-parenting and/or parallel parentingCommunication between householdsIdentifying and managing stress for parents and children and;Mediated vs Collaborative DivorceThe program is certified by the New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program of the Office of Court Administration. It is a 6-hour course consisting of two 3-hour sessions or a full 6 hour session. Class size is limited. You will not be place in the same class as the other parent of your child(ren).6-hour session attendance is required to receive a Certificate of Compliance. Children are not permitted to attend the classes. If an order or referral by a judge, he/she will be notified of course completion specifics.Cost $25.00 program fee by Paypal on the registration form link that is provided.2021 Parents A Part Classes will be held via Zoom  during the time period of the COVID safety regulations.  You will need to be able to have a computer to participate and complete this course for your course completion certificate.Tel: 607-391-2660DATES: 2021 PARENTS APART CLASSES AN  8 Hours Course Completion(THURSDAYS)   FEBRUARY 18 & 25 6-9PM  (BOTH SESSIONS required)(SATURDAY)     MAY 8TH - 9:30AM-3PM     ( FULL 8 HOUR SESSION)(THURSDAYS)  AUGUST 19 & 26 6-9PM  (BOTH SESSIONS required)(SATURDAY)     NOVEMBER 13 - 9:30AM-3PM  (FULL 8 HOUR SESSION)* MINIMUM OF 5 PARTICIPANTS FOR CLASS TO BE HELD *Click Here for Session Registration by Date:February 18th & 25thMay 8th August 19 & 25thNovember 13th  Barbara Henza, bmh13@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x407 ========================================= PARENTS APART - Education for Separating/Divorcing Parents Saturday, November 13, 2021 9:30 am - 3:00 pm County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Parents Apart - Parent Education for Separating or Divorcing ParentsParents Apart is an education program created for divorcing or separating parents to help them understand the impact of their breakup on their children. The main goal of the program is to teach parents ways they can reduce the stress of family changes and protect their children from the negative effects of on going parental conflict.These topics are addressed in the Parents Apart curriculum Identifying parent/child reaction to divorce/separationSkills for helping children copePost-separating parenting : Co-parenting and/or parallel parentingCommunication between householdsIdentifying and managing stress for parents and children and;Mediated vs Collaborative DivorceThe program is certified by the New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program of the Office of Court Administration. It is a 6-hour course consisting of two 3-hour sessions or a full 6 hour session. Class size is limited. You will not be place in the same class as the other parent of your child(ren).6-hour session attendance is required to receive a Certificate of Compliance. Children are not permitted to attend the classes. If an order or referral by a judge, he/she will be notified of course completion specifics.Cost $25.00 program fee by Paypal on the registration form link that is provided.2021 Parents A Part Classes will be held via Zoom  during the time period of the COVID safety regulations.  You will need to be able to have a computer to participate and complete this course for your course completion certificate.Tel: 607-391-2660DATES: 2021 PARENTS APART CLASSES AN  8 Hours Course Completion(THURSDAYS)   FEBRUARY 18 & 25 6-9PM  (BOTH SESSIONS required)(SATURDAY)     MAY 8TH - 9:30AM-3PM     ( FULL 8 HOUR SESSION)(THURSDAYS)  AUGUST 19 & 26 6-9PM  (BOTH SESSIONS required)(SATURDAY)     NOVEMBER 13 - 9:30AM-3PM  (FULL 8 HOUR SESSION)* MINIMUM OF 5 PARTICIPANTS FOR CLASS TO BE HELD *Click Here for Session Registration by Date:February 18th & 25thMay 8th August 19 & 25thNovember 13th  Barbara Henza, bmh13@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x407 =========================================