2023 Winter Pastures: Grazing Livestock Operations Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Grazing Livestock can be a low-cost way to make use of perennial grasses to produce Food & Fiber for the family or to sell.The complexities of what seems to be the simple practice of grazing are the focus of a free discussion series organized by Cornell Cooperative Extensions for Binghamton, Cortland, Horseheads , Ithaca and Moravia.Graziers of all types of livestock can attend any or all of the meetings. Beef Quality Assurance re-certification credits are available to beef and dairy farmers with current BQA certification.For details or to register, visit reg.cce.cornell.edu/winter-Pastures_211 or call 607-391-2669.Cortland Meetings will be held 6-7:30pm on February 15th and March 15th at the CCE of Cortland County Extension office at 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045. Please plan to enter the building at the Handicap ramp entrance.Meeting attendees can share information about their grazing operations and to learn how to improve their grazing programs.  The meetings will open with a round of soup and a grazing livestock presentation. A. Fay Benson, afb3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x410 ========================================= 2023 Farm Show - NYS Fairgrounds Thursday, February 23, 2023 8:30 am - 4:00 pm They are ready to open the doors Feb. 23rd -25th at the New York State Fairgrounds. The New York Farm Show is the leading farm show in the Northeast since 1985. The show hosts more than 400 exhibitors displaying the latest in farm equipment, tractors, combines and farm implements; seed and crop protection products; farm supplies and services, dairy and beef production, woodlot and related industry supplies. Located at the NY State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NYSix huge heated buildings, plus outdoor demo areasOver 400 commercial ag exhibitors on siteLatest technologies in tractors, planters, sprayers and other precision-ag toolsDairy robotic milking systems and related technologiesBeef production know-how, handling equipment and marketingThe New York Farm Show is co-owned and produced by Farm Progress and the Northeast Equipment Dealers Association. ========================================= 2023 CNY Farming Series: Farming in a Changing World Tuesday, February 28, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Register now for a 6-Part virtual series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and the Harvest New York Climate Resiliency Team.Valued at $80/farm registrations a "pay-what-you-can". Later in the year a farm tour series that compliments these discussions will be available and the virtual series registrants will receive a discounted price.  You can register by using this link: https://mahap.la/jy9fjvp or by contacting Barb Neal at ban1@cornell.edu or 607-223-2793.So much of our world is changing - the climate, the markets and with that change comes opportunities to integrate new practices into your farm operations.  This series was designed with small non-dairy farms and farmers leaving dairy (or looking for way to augment small dairy operations) in mind.Soils: the foundation of production:  - Tues. Feb. 28th  12:00-1:00pm - Its important to understand how soils will influence an ag enterprise. Soils have some inherent properties that are not changeable and some properties that can be changed through management and soil amendment in a production system.Bale and Regenerative Grazing: Tues. March 7th  12:00-1:00pm - What exactly is regenerative grazing, why is it so important for our changing world, and what is needed to implement this practice into your operation. Transitioning to Beef - Keys for Success: Tues. March 14th  12:00-1:00pm - Betsy Hicks from the SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team and Owner of Maple Acres, an angus beef cow-calf operation in Cortland Co., will share with you considerations for transitioning from dairy to beef. During this 1 1/2 hr. webinar she will talk about types of beef businesses, what to consider when choosing beef cattle, facility and infrastructure difference and how to augment your current facilities, what to include in a business plan and additional resources.Climate Resilient Agriculture in CNY - Practices and Benefits:  Tues. March 21st  12:00-1:30pm - Practices CNY farmers can us to mitigate and adapt to climate change, while building on-farm resiliency. Discussion on environmental and economic benefits implementing climate resilience strategies. An overview will be provided of financial resources and technical assistance available to farmers/landowners in exploring resiliency projects.Silvopasture for CNY and Beyond: Tues. March 28th 12:00-1:00pm - Silvopasture combines trees, forages and grazing livestock for production, economic and environmental benefits.  This webinar will provide information and resources on the opportunities, considerations, costs and benefits of this integrated approach to sustainable local food production.Riparian Buffers:  Tues. April 4th 12:00-1:00pm - Riparian buffers can serve many functions on a farm, from capturing runoff, preventing stream bank erosion, and sequestering carbon to providing alternative products like firewood, fruits and nuts. Come learn about design fundamentals, lessons from example buffer installations in our area, and resources available for funding a buffer installation on your farm. Valued $80/pay what you can Registration: https://mahap.la/xjy9fjvp ========================================= 2023 CNY Farming Series: Farming in a Changing World Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Register now for a 6-Part virtual series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and the Harvest New York Climate Resiliency Team.Valued at $80/farm registrations a "pay-what-you-can". Later in the year a farm tour series that compliments these discussions will be available and the virtual series registrants will receive a discounted price.  You can register by using this link: https://mahap.la/jy9fjvp or by contacting Barb Neal at ban1@cornell.edu or 607-223-2793.So much of our world is changing - the climate, the markets and with that change comes opportunities to integrate new practices into your farm operations.  This series was designed with small non-dairy farms and farmers leaving dairy (or looking for way to augment small dairy operations) in mind.Soils: the foundation of production:  - Tues. Feb. 28th  12:00-1:00pm - Its important to understand how soils will influence an ag enterprise. Soils have some inherent properties that are not changeable and some properties that can be changed through management and soil amendment in a production system.Bale and Regenerative Grazing: Tues. March 7th  12:00-1:00pm - What exactly is regenerative grazing, why is it so important for our changing world, and what is needed to implement this practice into your operation. Transitioning to Beef - Keys for Success: Tues. March 14th  12:00-1:00pm - Betsy Hicks from the SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team and Owner of Maple Acres, an angus beef cow-calf operation in Cortland Co., will share with you considerations for transitioning from dairy to beef. During this 1 1/2 hr. webinar she will talk about types of beef businesses, what to consider when choosing beef cattle, facility and infrastructure difference and how to augment your current facilities, what to include in a business plan and additional resources.Climate Resilient Agriculture in CNY - Practices and Benefits:  Tues. March 21st  12:00-1:30pm - Practices CNY farmers can us to mitigate and adapt to climate change, while building on-farm resiliency. Discussion on environmental and economic benefits implementing climate resilience strategies. An overview will be provided of financial resources and technical assistance available to farmers/landowners in exploring resiliency projects.Silvopasture for CNY and Beyond: Tues. March 28th 12:00-1:00pm - Silvopasture combines trees, forages and grazing livestock for production, economic and environmental benefits.  This webinar will provide information and resources on the opportunities, considerations, costs and benefits of this integrated approach to sustainable local food production.Riparian Buffers:  Tues. April 4th 12:00-1:00pm - Riparian buffers can serve many functions on a farm, from capturing runoff, preventing stream bank erosion, and sequestering carbon to providing alternative products like firewood, fruits and nuts. Come learn about design fundamentals, lessons from example buffer installations in our area, and resources available for funding a buffer installation on your farm. Valued $80/pay what you can Registration: https://mahap.la/xjy9fjvp ========================================= 2023 CNY Farming Series: Farming in a Changing World Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Register now for a 6-Part virtual series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and the Harvest New York Climate Resiliency Team.Valued at $80/farm registrations a "pay-what-you-can". Later in the year a farm tour series that compliments these discussions will be available and the virtual series registrants will receive a discounted price.  You can register by using this link: https://mahap.la/jy9fjvp or by contacting Barb Neal at ban1@cornell.edu or 607-223-2793.So much of our world is changing - the climate, the markets and with that change comes opportunities to integrate new practices into your farm operations.  This series was designed with small non-dairy farms and farmers leaving dairy (or looking for way to augment small dairy operations) in mind.Soils: the foundation of production:  - Tues. Feb. 28th  12:00-1:00pm - Its important to understand how soils will influence an ag enterprise. Soils have some inherent properties that are not changeable and some properties that can be changed through management and soil amendment in a production system.Bale and Regenerative Grazing: Tues. March 7th  12:00-1:00pm - What exactly is regenerative grazing, why is it so important for our changing world, and what is needed to implement this practice into your operation. Transitioning to Beef - Keys for Success: Tues. March 14th  12:00-1:00pm - Betsy Hicks from the SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team and Owner of Maple Acres, an angus beef cow-calf operation in Cortland Co., will share with you considerations for transitioning from dairy to beef. During this 1 1/2 hr. webinar she will talk about types of beef businesses, what to consider when choosing beef cattle, facility and infrastructure difference and how to augment your current facilities, what to include in a business plan and additional resources.Climate Resilient Agriculture in CNY - Practices and Benefits:  Tues. March 21st  12:00-1:30pm - Practices CNY farmers can us to mitigate and adapt to climate change, while building on-farm resiliency. Discussion on environmental and economic benefits implementing climate resilience strategies. An overview will be provided of financial resources and technical assistance available to farmers/landowners in exploring resiliency projects.Silvopasture for CNY and Beyond: Tues. March 28th 12:00-1:00pm - Silvopasture combines trees, forages and grazing livestock for production, economic and environmental benefits.  This webinar will provide information and resources on the opportunities, considerations, costs and benefits of this integrated approach to sustainable local food production.Riparian Buffers:  Tues. April 4th 12:00-1:00pm - Riparian buffers can serve many functions on a farm, from capturing runoff, preventing stream bank erosion, and sequestering carbon to providing alternative products like firewood, fruits and nuts. Come learn about design fundamentals, lessons from example buffer installations in our area, and resources available for funding a buffer installation on your farm. Valued $80/pay what you can Registration: https://mahap.la/xjy9fjvp ========================================= 2023 Winter Pastures: Grazing Livestock Operations Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Grazing Livestock can be a low-cost way to make use of perennial grasses to produce Food & Fiber for the family or to sell.The complexities of what seems to be the simple practice of grazing are the focus of a free discussion series organized by Cornell Cooperative Extensions for Binghamton, Cortland, Horseheads , Ithaca and Moravia.Graziers of all types of livestock can attend any or all of the meetings. Beef Quality Assurance re-certification credits are available to beef and dairy farmers with current BQA certification.For details or to register, visit reg.cce.cornell.edu/winter-Pastures_211 or call 607-391-2669.Cortland Meetings will be held 6-7:30pm on February 15th and March 15th at the CCE of Cortland County Extension office at 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045. Please plan to enter the building at the Handicap ramp entrance.Meeting attendees can share information about their grazing operations and to learn how to improve their grazing programs.  The meetings will open with a round of soup and a grazing livestock presentation. A. Fay Benson, afb3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x410 ========================================= 2023 CNY Farming Series: Farming in a Changing World Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Register now for a 6-Part virtual series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and the Harvest New York Climate Resiliency Team.Valued at $80/farm registrations a "pay-what-you-can". Later in the year a farm tour series that compliments these discussions will be available and the virtual series registrants will receive a discounted price.  You can register by using this link: https://mahap.la/jy9fjvp or by contacting Barb Neal at ban1@cornell.edu or 607-223-2793.So much of our world is changing - the climate, the markets and with that change comes opportunities to integrate new practices into your farm operations.  This series was designed with small non-dairy farms and farmers leaving dairy (or looking for way to augment small dairy operations) in mind.Soils: the foundation of production:  - Tues. Feb. 28th  12:00-1:00pm - Its important to understand how soils will influence an ag enterprise. Soils have some inherent properties that are not changeable and some properties that can be changed through management and soil amendment in a production system.Bale and Regenerative Grazing: Tues. March 7th  12:00-1:00pm - What exactly is regenerative grazing, why is it so important for our changing world, and what is needed to implement this practice into your operation. Transitioning to Beef - Keys for Success: Tues. March 14th  12:00-1:00pm - Betsy Hicks from the SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team and Owner of Maple Acres, an angus beef cow-calf operation in Cortland Co., will share with you considerations for transitioning from dairy to beef. During this 1 1/2 hr. webinar she will talk about types of beef businesses, what to consider when choosing beef cattle, facility and infrastructure difference and how to augment your current facilities, what to include in a business plan and additional resources.Climate Resilient Agriculture in CNY - Practices and Benefits:  Tues. March 21st  12:00-1:30pm - Practices CNY farmers can us to mitigate and adapt to climate change, while building on-farm resiliency. Discussion on environmental and economic benefits implementing climate resilience strategies. An overview will be provided of financial resources and technical assistance available to farmers/landowners in exploring resiliency projects.Silvopasture for CNY and Beyond: Tues. March 28th 12:00-1:00pm - Silvopasture combines trees, forages and grazing livestock for production, economic and environmental benefits.  This webinar will provide information and resources on the opportunities, considerations, costs and benefits of this integrated approach to sustainable local food production.Riparian Buffers:  Tues. April 4th 12:00-1:00pm - Riparian buffers can serve many functions on a farm, from capturing runoff, preventing stream bank erosion, and sequestering carbon to providing alternative products like firewood, fruits and nuts. Come learn about design fundamentals, lessons from example buffer installations in our area, and resources available for funding a buffer installation on your farm. Valued $80/pay what you can Registration: https://mahap.la/xjy9fjvp ========================================= 2023 Public Presentations Program - 2 Dates Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Public Presentation dates: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Saturday, March 25th , 2023at the 4-H OfficeRegistration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2022PPP-2_211Registration deadline: February 28thTypes of presentations: Demonstration Illustrated Talk Formal Speech Recitation Dramatic Interpretation Job InterviewIf you would like more information, please contact the 4-H office  Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 ========================================= 2023 Public Presentations Program - 2 Dates Saturday, March 25, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Public Presentation dates: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Saturday, March 25th , 2023at the 4-H OfficeRegistration link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2022PPP-2_211Registration deadline: February 28thTypes of presentations: Demonstration Illustrated Talk Formal Speech Recitation Dramatic Interpretation Job InterviewIf you would like more information, please contact the 4-H office  Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 ========================================= 2023 CNY Farming Series: Farming in a Changing World Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Register now for a 6-Part virtual series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and the Harvest New York Climate Resiliency Team.Valued at $80/farm registrations a "pay-what-you-can". Later in the year a farm tour series that compliments these discussions will be available and the virtual series registrants will receive a discounted price.  You can register by using this link: https://mahap.la/jy9fjvp or by contacting Barb Neal at ban1@cornell.edu or 607-223-2793.So much of our world is changing - the climate, the markets and with that change comes opportunities to integrate new practices into your farm operations.  This series was designed with small non-dairy farms and farmers leaving dairy (or looking for way to augment small dairy operations) in mind.Soils: the foundation of production:  - Tues. Feb. 28th  12:00-1:00pm - Its important to understand how soils will influence an ag enterprise. Soils have some inherent properties that are not changeable and some properties that can be changed through management and soil amendment in a production system.Bale and Regenerative Grazing: Tues. March 7th  12:00-1:00pm - What exactly is regenerative grazing, why is it so important for our changing world, and what is needed to implement this practice into your operation. Transitioning to Beef - Keys for Success: Tues. March 14th  12:00-1:00pm - Betsy Hicks from the SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team and Owner of Maple Acres, an angus beef cow-calf operation in Cortland Co., will share with you considerations for transitioning from dairy to beef. During this 1 1/2 hr. webinar she will talk about types of beef businesses, what to consider when choosing beef cattle, facility and infrastructure difference and how to augment your current facilities, what to include in a business plan and additional resources.Climate Resilient Agriculture in CNY - Practices and Benefits:  Tues. March 21st  12:00-1:30pm - Practices CNY farmers can us to mitigate and adapt to climate change, while building on-farm resiliency. Discussion on environmental and economic benefits implementing climate resilience strategies. An overview will be provided of financial resources and technical assistance available to farmers/landowners in exploring resiliency projects.Silvopasture for CNY and Beyond: Tues. March 28th 12:00-1:00pm - Silvopasture combines trees, forages and grazing livestock for production, economic and environmental benefits.  This webinar will provide information and resources on the opportunities, considerations, costs and benefits of this integrated approach to sustainable local food production.Riparian Buffers:  Tues. April 4th 12:00-1:00pm - Riparian buffers can serve many functions on a farm, from capturing runoff, preventing stream bank erosion, and sequestering carbon to providing alternative products like firewood, fruits and nuts. Come learn about design fundamentals, lessons from example buffer installations in our area, and resources available for funding a buffer installation on your farm. Valued $80/pay what you can Registration: https://mahap.la/xjy9fjvp ========================================= 2023 CNY Farming Series: Farming in a Changing World Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Register now for a 6-Part virtual series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and the Harvest New York Climate Resiliency Team.Valued at $80/farm registrations a "pay-what-you-can". Later in the year a farm tour series that compliments these discussions will be available and the virtual series registrants will receive a discounted price.  You can register by using this link: https://mahap.la/jy9fjvp or by contacting Barb Neal at ban1@cornell.edu or 607-223-2793.So much of our world is changing - the climate, the markets and with that change comes opportunities to integrate new practices into your farm operations.  This series was designed with small non-dairy farms and farmers leaving dairy (or looking for way to augment small dairy operations) in mind.Soils: the foundation of production:  - Tues. Feb. 28th  12:00-1:00pm - Its important to understand how soils will influence an ag enterprise. Soils have some inherent properties that are not changeable and some properties that can be changed through management and soil amendment in a production system.Bale and Regenerative Grazing: Tues. March 7th  12:00-1:00pm - What exactly is regenerative grazing, why is it so important for our changing world, and what is needed to implement this practice into your operation. Transitioning to Beef - Keys for Success: Tues. March 14th  12:00-1:00pm - Betsy Hicks from the SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team and Owner of Maple Acres, an angus beef cow-calf operation in Cortland Co., will share with you considerations for transitioning from dairy to beef. During this 1 1/2 hr. webinar she will talk about types of beef businesses, what to consider when choosing beef cattle, facility and infrastructure difference and how to augment your current facilities, what to include in a business plan and additional resources.Climate Resilient Agriculture in CNY - Practices and Benefits:  Tues. March 21st  12:00-1:30pm - Practices CNY farmers can us to mitigate and adapt to climate change, while building on-farm resiliency. Discussion on environmental and economic benefits implementing climate resilience strategies. An overview will be provided of financial resources and technical assistance available to farmers/landowners in exploring resiliency projects.Silvopasture for CNY and Beyond: Tues. March 28th 12:00-1:00pm - Silvopasture combines trees, forages and grazing livestock for production, economic and environmental benefits.  This webinar will provide information and resources on the opportunities, considerations, costs and benefits of this integrated approach to sustainable local food production.Riparian Buffers:  Tues. April 4th 12:00-1:00pm - Riparian buffers can serve many functions on a farm, from capturing runoff, preventing stream bank erosion, and sequestering carbon to providing alternative products like firewood, fruits and nuts. Come learn about design fundamentals, lessons from example buffer installations in our area, and resources available for funding a buffer installation on your farm. Valued $80/pay what you can Registration: https://mahap.la/xjy9fjvp ========================================= Parents Apart Education Classes Saturday, April 8, 2023 9:30 am - 3:00 pm County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Parents 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 ongoing parental conflict.The program is certified by the NYS Parent Education and Awareness Program of the Office of Court Administration.  It is a 6-hour course consisting of two 3-hour sessions.  Class size limited. You will not be placed in the same class as the other parent of your child(ren).Attendance at both 3-hour sessions is required to receive a Certificate of Compliance.  If you were ordered or referred by a judge, he/she will be notified when you receive a certificate of compliance.Children are not permitted to attend classes.Rescheduled Class (Nov 19th to Dec 10th, 2022 9:30-3PM - https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PAPDec10_211PAP Class 9:30-3PM– January 21, 2023  - https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PAPJan21_211PAP Class 9:30-3PM– April 8, 2023  - https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PAPApril8_211PAP Class 6-9PM – July 13 & 20, 2023  - https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PAPJuly13-20_211PAP Class 6-9PM – October 5 & 12, 2023  - https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PAPOctober5-12_211 Barbara Henza, bmh13@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x407 ========================================= 2023 Annual Mystery Dinner Fundraiser - April 22nd Saturday, April 22, 2023 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Homer Elks Club, 82 Cortland Street , Homer, NY 13077 You are invited to our Annual Interactive Comedy Fun!Mystery Dinner Theatre - Saturday, April 22, 2023Country Music Park - 1824 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045"The Y-Files:" - Where Are the Cows? (this year it may happen!)Sheriff Shelly Moganangle is calling an emergency town meeting for you and everybody else in Pine Bluffs to try to figure out where the heck all these cows are disappearing to:    Roland McBurger's new hamburger joint? Cattle Rustlers?  Down at the Crazy Kegger folks they are saying it's alien Cow Abduction!  The Sheriff is taking no changes and has called in the FBI.  Be there when Special Agents Molding and Sulky arrive....They'll need all the help they can get!Tickets are available please call 607-345-4872 $50 each with dinner & desert, door prizes and table auction.all proceeds support Cortland County Jr. Youth Fair Players:  The ACME Mystery Co. of CNY-  and hosted by Cortland FairboardCash bar and appetizers at 5:30pmProgram starts and dinner at 6:15pm Jacqueline Hartnett, jdh28@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x402 ========================================= 2023 4-H Dairy Rodeo - Saturday May 13th Saturday, May 13, 2023 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Each year the 4-H office and volunteers hold a fantastic educational and fun program for both the younger, less experienced and older and more experienced 4-H members.  You will learn how to prepare a animal for show.  Wonderful Volunteers and Teens will be there to assist and help youth with special and interesting tips to help clip, groom and improve the showing of their animal.Youth must bring with them:  1. Bring a bag Lunch - no glass bottles  2. A rope halter to tie up their animal  3 Show halter to use training and for the show ring   4. White show clothes if you have them for the evening show  5. Two clean buckets (washing & drinking)  6. Hay for the animal  7. Hose, soap, brushes and clippers if you have them (there may be ones to borrow)  8.  Bring $5.00 for pizza for dinnerIf you are attending from a 4-H Program from another county (not a Cortland County 4-H member), there will be a $10 fee/youth, and you must provide an Acknowledgement of Risk Form.Cloverbud Acknowledgement of Risk FormYouth Ages 8+ Acknowledgement of Risk FormPre-Registration is required by May 6th!                       If you have any questions please contact the 4-H office at 391-2660. Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 ========================================= 2023 NY Percheron Assoc Announces Youth and Novice Clinic Saturday, May 20, 2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4849 Fairgrounds Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Open to all Youth and Adults wishing to learn about draft horses  especially Percherons!  At The Cortland County Fairgrounds - May 20, 2023No horse needed, they will provide all the horses for safe, hands on activities. Activities for beginners through more advanced horsemen.Hands On participation for everyone.Instruction on correctly harnessing, hitching safety, driving single horse and teams of Percherons. Rain or shine! (Indoor will be used if raining)All Youth must bring and wear a helmet while participating.Cost of attendance is $15 (this includes light breakfast, lunch, days events and a 1-year membership to the NY Percheron Association. Jacqueline Hartnett, jdh28@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x402 ========================================= 2023 June 1st - FAIR: Animal Registration Deadline Links & Reminders Monday, May 1, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4849 Fairgrounds Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Youth Showing animals at the at the fair: Definitions:1.You must be enrolled into the Cortland County 4-H program to be able to show animals at the 2023 Cortland County Jr. Youth fair during the week of July 4-8th, 2023.  Fairbook is on the website for reference under the general rules and timelines for animal vaccinations.2. Ownership:  animal is registered into the youth's name.  3. Non-owned or leased:  the animal is leased to the youth but not owned-(non owned forms must be completed and sent to the 4-H office by June 1, 2023).4. Animals must be enrolled into the on-line fair registration -  (links will be provided by the 4-H office) by deadline of June 1, 2023. All animals must be the age of 4 mos. or older due to rabies vaccination.5. A Cloverbud - Youth (ages 5 up to 8) as of January 1st, 2023 (may only show:  Dairy cattle-spring calf; sheep, Dairy Goat; Meat Goat; Poultry; Rabbit or Cavy).  Horses Cloverbud may do lead line or Walktrot classes only.6. A 4-H Youth who are (8) eight years old and have not passed their (19) nineteenth birthday as of January 1, 2023 may able to show breed, market animals for auction. Market class no non-owned animals will be allowed.7. 4-H Shows:  Valid Health Certificates will be required and NYS Vet check upon arrival and Animal move into barns is Monday, July 3rd  6PM and release time is Sunday, July 9th at 6-8AM.Link to fair website:  https://cortland.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth/cortla...Forms and fair entries:  on-line registration links are available  for each animal species youth may want to enter into the fair. Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 ========================================= 2023 June Dairy Parade Tuesday, June 6, 2023 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm This year’s June Dairy Parade event will kick off National Dairy Month by holding their annual June Dairy Parade for Cortland County!The Dairy Parade, but in “reverse route,” is set for Tuesday, June 6th  from 4-8 p.m. and will be a little different for all to see on starting at 6:30pm on North Main Street and ending at the Cortland Fairgrounds off of Homer Avenue.  The Crowning will take place on the Cortland Fairgrounds.It’s going to be fun, a little different planning which has never been done before. Volunteers will direct traffic and community members through the parade, with some social distancing guidelines maybe implemented.Vendors are also included in the event.Cortland County Dairy Promotion Committee:  Brenda Brooks, Samantha Augur, Julie Campbell, Brenda Sprouse, Betsy Hicks, Katelyn Dawson, Meghan Henry, Jeri DuVall, Naomi Gaines, and Alta Waltz2023 June Dairy Parade please contact cortlanddairy@gmail.comFood Shack will be open - Milkshakes, hotdogs and beverages will be onsite by the 4-H Program. ========================================= 2023 Cortland Youth Fair Tuesday, July 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4849 Fairgrounds Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 It's a GO we are having our youth fair this year!  Dates:  July 4-8th The CCE office and Fairboard have been working very hard to ensure that our fair will be happening this year.  Of course we still have to be safe from the virus and we need to meet the State Requirements and post signs requesting the safety on our fairgrounds.  If you may have any questions; please give our office a call 607-391-2660.Our  midway has returned... thank you Ontario Amusements!Schedules are posted daily, through the fairboard website; CCE website and Face book. and Events!If you get the time; please thank the staff and fairboard for working many hours to make this happen at the very end of the day!See you all at the Fair! Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 ========================================= 2023 NYS Draft Horse Sale Friday, October 6, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4849 Fairgrounds Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Draft Horse & Tack Sale - October 6, 2023 - Cortland Fairgrounds, Cortland, NYRaffle Foal:Name - HLF Victoria's Last VictoryDate of Birth - April 29, 2021 - Place - Caledonia, NYTickets can be purchased at any of our events or through a member/director.$1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets.All Horses must be vaccinated for 2023 rabies & 2023 coggins.Thank You to 4-H Leaders - Food Booth - (fundraising for programming)About the Draft Horse Club - As a result, the New York State Draft Horse Club was incorporated in 1956 and there has been a steady increase in interest in draft horses ever since. In fact, the Club has grown over the years so that today we have over 200 members, many of whom do not even own horses. Some of our members today are children and grandchildren of the original members of the club.Club History - Draft Horse Club  club originally founded in the mid 1930's and functioned until World War II.  The demands of the war, and the increase in the use of tractors soon after the war, left the club with few active members until mid-1950's when there was resurgence in interest in draft horses again.The purpose of the New York State Draft Horse Club is to promote the use of, and ownership of, Shire, Clydesdale, Percheron, Belgian, Suffolk, and Haflinger horses. Our goal is to increase the number of people who responsibly own and enjoy draft horses. The New York State Draft Horse Club sponsors a wide variety of projects each year designed to introduce the public to draft horses and to help new draft horse owners.For more information:    Lester Coit 607-793-4865 - Horses                                         Terry Conn - 315-420-6631                                          Absolutely No Pets Allowed on site. Jacqueline Hartnett, jdh28@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x402 =========================================