2024 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm TRACTOR SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COURSEThe CCE Cortland Co. 4-H program is offering youth ages 14 and older an opportunity to be certified for farm employment, which would include the operation of farm tractors and machinery. The Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Law requires youth ages 14 to 16 must have at least 24 hours of safety instruction in order to operate a tractor and machinery on a farm other than that owned by their parents. The 2024 starting date is Thursday, March 14, 2024. The course will be held every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 through May 2nd. This course is only held once a year. Youth 14 and older are encouraged to attend. Youth who are 14 and 15 years of age are required to have their safety certificate before being employed to work on farms. A fee of $40.00 per enrolled 4-H member, and $50.00 per non-enrolled participant in order to cover cost of materials used in the course. Participants are required to attend all (8) of the training sessions to receive their certification. Acknowledgement of Risk (AOR) Form must be filled out for all participants.Link-Registration: register hereAOR Form: AOR form $40 for registered 4-H members; $50 for non 4-H members Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthtractorsafety2023-2_211 ========================================= Think Spring! Gardening Workshop Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE of Cortland County, County Office Building 60 Central Avenue, Room 140, Cortland, NY 13045 Think Spring! Gardening WorkshopSaturday, March 2nd, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmSaturday, March 16th, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmSaturday, March 30th, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm It’s still winter outside, but spring is right around the corner! Now is the perfect time to start thinking and planning for our garden success! In this three-part series you will learn the fundamental principles of vegetable gardening and how to plan, plant and manage for a bountiful growing season.Saturday March 2nd                               Part I:       "Soil"Speaker:Frank Clarke, Agriculture Environmental Sustainability Educator, CCE CayugaA successful garden starts with healthy soil.In this session you will learn the importance of soil for planting success and gain an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of soil.You’ll become familiar with common soil terms and concepts used in soil science and gain a basic understanding of different types of fertilizers and when to use them.Saturday March 16th                         Part II:   "Vegetable Gardening"Speaker: Steve Reiners, Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section Cornell AgriTechIn this session we will cover the planning and planting of the vegetable garden.We will discuss plant selection and placement, planting times, cool season vs. warm season crops, and management techniques for a successful growing season.We will also cover some advanced gardening topics and common garden pests.Whether you’ve gardened for years and would like to learn more or are new to gardening and want to know where to start, this session is for you!Saturday March 30th                   Part III:   "Using Native Plants in the Garden"Speaker: Krissy Boys, Natural Areas Horticulturist, Cornell Botanical GardensNative plants provide food and shelter for our native pollinators. In this session you will learn about the importance of native plants in the landscape and their value in the garden. Because they originate here, native plants tend to be more resilient, require less maintenance, and are more likely to come back year after year. From attracting pollinators for our vegetables, to creating pollinator habitat in our gardens, this session will get you excited to think about and plan your next native landscape! All sessions will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in Room 140 in the County Office Building located at 60 Central Ave, Cortland. Sessions are $10 each, or $25 for all three. Space is limited, so register early to save your spot! If you prefer to pay cash at the beginning of the session or if you would like to attend and pay-what-you-can please email dlw258@cornell.edu to make arrangements. No one will be turned away as long as space is still available. 3 sessions: $10 each or all 3 sessions for $25 Lisa Woodruff, dlw258@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x409 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/ThinkSpringGardeningWorkshops_211 ========================================= 2024 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm TRACTOR SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COURSEThe CCE Cortland Co. 4-H program is offering youth ages 14 and older an opportunity to be certified for farm employment, which would include the operation of farm tractors and machinery. The Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Law requires youth ages 14 to 16 must have at least 24 hours of safety instruction in order to operate a tractor and machinery on a farm other than that owned by their parents. The 2024 starting date is Thursday, March 14, 2024. The course will be held every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 through May 2nd. This course is only held once a year. Youth 14 and older are encouraged to attend. Youth who are 14 and 15 years of age are required to have their safety certificate before being employed to work on farms. A fee of $40.00 per enrolled 4-H member, and $50.00 per non-enrolled participant in order to cover cost of materials used in the course. Participants are required to attend all (8) of the training sessions to receive their certification. Acknowledgement of Risk (AOR) Form must be filled out for all participants.Link-Registration: register hereAOR Form: AOR form $40 for registered 4-H members; $50 for non 4-H members Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthtractorsafety2023-2_211 ========================================= 4-H South Central District Livestock Skill-a-thon Friday, April 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm "Come test your knowledge in livestock at the first ever 4-H South Central District Livestock Skill-a-thon! The 4-H Regional Livestock Skill-a-thon will be held at Broome County on April 5th from 6pm-9pm. Event Overview: The 4-H South Central District Livestock Skill-a-thon is a dynamic competition designed for 4-H youth who are passionate about livestock and agriculture. There are 3 parts to the competition: an individual written test, stations and a team question. Teams of 4 will compete but it is not necessary to have a team to participate, youth can sign up individually and be placed on a team the night of. The stations will be on topics that include equipment identification, livestock feeds, retail meat cuts, livestock breeds, wool evaluation and hay identification. The written and team questions will be focused general livestock/agriculture knowledge. Please pre-register by contacting your local 4-H office. Registration beforehand is not required and can be done before the competition takes place starting at 5:30pm. The event will begin promptly at 6:00pm Join us for a night of fun where youth can enhance their knowledge, develop practical skills, and connect with like-minded individuals in the 4-H community. There will be food and beverages provided for youth and a chance to connect with fellow 4-H youth throughout the district! We hope to see you there! If you are new to this and not sure where to start, reach out to the 4-H office, we are here to help!”Chelsea JonesAgriculture Team LeaderCornell Cooperative Extension l Cortland County  60 Central Ave Room 140 Cortland, NY 13045 P: 607-391-2664 Chelsea Jones, cjj44@cornell.edu, 607-391-2664 ========================================= 2024 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm TRACTOR SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COURSEThe CCE Cortland Co. 4-H program is offering youth ages 14 and older an opportunity to be certified for farm employment, which would include the operation of farm tractors and machinery. The Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Law requires youth ages 14 to 16 must have at least 24 hours of safety instruction in order to operate a tractor and machinery on a farm other than that owned by their parents. The 2024 starting date is Thursday, March 14, 2024. The course will be held every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 through May 2nd. This course is only held once a year. Youth 14 and older are encouraged to attend. Youth who are 14 and 15 years of age are required to have their safety certificate before being employed to work on farms. A fee of $40.00 per enrolled 4-H member, and $50.00 per non-enrolled participant in order to cover cost of materials used in the course. Participants are required to attend all (8) of the training sessions to receive their certification. Acknowledgement of Risk (AOR) Form must be filled out for all participants.Link-Registration: register hereAOR Form: AOR form $40 for registered 4-H members; $50 for non 4-H members Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthtractorsafety2023-2_211 ========================================= 2024 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm TRACTOR SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COURSEThe CCE Cortland Co. 4-H program is offering youth ages 14 and older an opportunity to be certified for farm employment, which would include the operation of farm tractors and machinery. The Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Law requires youth ages 14 to 16 must have at least 24 hours of safety instruction in order to operate a tractor and machinery on a farm other than that owned by their parents. The 2024 starting date is Thursday, March 14, 2024. The course will be held every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 through May 2nd. This course is only held once a year. Youth 14 and older are encouraged to attend. Youth who are 14 and 15 years of age are required to have their safety certificate before being employed to work on farms. A fee of $40.00 per enrolled 4-H member, and $50.00 per non-enrolled participant in order to cover cost of materials used in the course. Participants are required to attend all (8) of the training sessions to receive their certification. Acknowledgement of Risk (AOR) Form must be filled out for all participants.Link-Registration: register hereAOR Form: AOR form $40 for registered 4-H members; $50 for non 4-H members Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthtractorsafety2023-2_211 ========================================= DISTRICT PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MARK YOUR CALENDARDISTRICT PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH AT THE BOYTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, ITHACA, NY ========================================= 2024 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm TRACTOR SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COURSEThe CCE Cortland Co. 4-H program is offering youth ages 14 and older an opportunity to be certified for farm employment, which would include the operation of farm tractors and machinery. The Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Law requires youth ages 14 to 16 must have at least 24 hours of safety instruction in order to operate a tractor and machinery on a farm other than that owned by their parents. The 2024 starting date is Thursday, March 14, 2024. The course will be held every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 through May 2nd. This course is only held once a year. Youth 14 and older are encouraged to attend. Youth who are 14 and 15 years of age are required to have their safety certificate before being employed to work on farms. A fee of $40.00 per enrolled 4-H member, and $50.00 per non-enrolled participant in order to cover cost of materials used in the course. Participants are required to attend all (8) of the training sessions to receive their certification. Acknowledgement of Risk (AOR) Form must be filled out for all participants.Link-Registration: register hereAOR Form: AOR form $40 for registered 4-H members; $50 for non 4-H members Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthtractorsafety2023-2_211 ========================================= 2024 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm TRACTOR SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COURSEThe CCE Cortland Co. 4-H program is offering youth ages 14 and older an opportunity to be certified for farm employment, which would include the operation of farm tractors and machinery. The Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Law requires youth ages 14 to 16 must have at least 24 hours of safety instruction in order to operate a tractor and machinery on a farm other than that owned by their parents. The 2024 starting date is Thursday, March 14, 2024. The course will be held every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 through May 2nd. This course is only held once a year. Youth 14 and older are encouraged to attend. Youth who are 14 and 15 years of age are required to have their safety certificate before being employed to work on farms. A fee of $40.00 per enrolled 4-H member, and $50.00 per non-enrolled participant in order to cover cost of materials used in the course. Participants are required to attend all (8) of the training sessions to receive their certification. Acknowledgement of Risk (AOR) Form must be filled out for all participants.Link-Registration: register hereAOR Form: AOR form $40 for registered 4-H members; $50 for non 4-H members Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthtractorsafety2023-2_211 ========================================= 2024 Cortland County Jr. Fair - July 9-13th Tuesday, July 9, 2024 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4849 Fairgrounds Avenue , Cortland, NY 13045 Attention 4-H Youth and FFA Clubs.   2024 Cortland County Jr. Fair will be held on July 9-13, 2024 at the Cortland County Fairgrounds.  To register and enroll your animals for the shows held daily you must register on or before June 1, 2024. All Animal Exhibitors must be enrolled into 4-H to show their animals at the youth fair week.Plans are underway and more information will be coming.Links for registering animals will be coming soon!...... Rebecca Ireland-Perry, rli3@cornell.edu, 607-391-2660 x406 =========================================