Events

This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here . The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for...

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. We do not have a meeting scheduled during April, August, or October. For more information...

Join us to learn about vegetables and general production practices. Topics will include preferred growing conditions and some management practices. Hosted by Nicole Caldwell from Better Farm and you'll enjoy some outdoor activities and a tour. Location: 31060 Cottage Hill Rd., Redwood, NY 13679...

Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper or refresh your knowledge and skills! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honeybees in the North Country. Covered topics will include honeybee biology, required equipment and...

Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping...

Explore what it takes to grow a cut flower business from seed to sale! This class will cover the basics of growing, maintaining and caring for cut flowers. We will then learn the principals of floral design and create our own floral arrangements! Fee: Free Location: CCE Jefferson Office - 203 N...

Come support our 4-H youth! A wide variety of quality chicks and ducklings will be available for sale. There is a 6-chick minimum and carriers will be provided. Cash or check are accepted, and proceeds will benefit the Jefferson County 4-H Livestock, and Peeps & squeaks clubs. Location: Cornell...

Join Jackie Ferguson, our Local Foods Educator, at the Flower Memorial Library for a helpful and timely look at the upcoming farmer’s market season and the many ways you can shop local. Learn about the benefits of buying local foods, how to use food assistance programs at farmer’s markets –...

Join us as we turn beeswax into beautiful candles! In this beginner friendly workshop we will learn the basics of preparing, melting, and molding beeswax into candles to take home. Whether you own a hive, or are looking to start something new, this value- added class offers a fun, hands-on way to...

This is a National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program which enables young workers 14+ to obtain a Department of Labor Certificate of Training which is required to operate machinery for hire. The program includes training on farm safety, tractor safety, tractor operation, and more. There is...