Events

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 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...

Come see live manure application equipment demonstrations, grassland injection, with site specific focuses at various locations and dates. Exact dates, times and field locations will be notified via email, so you must RSVP to receive confirmation of those details. Cost is free. Topics: Grassland...

Join the Tri-County Ag Team at Sheland Farms for a New York Soil Health Field Day focused on improving soil health and nutrient management in dairy systems! Topics covered include: ·Double Cropping Corn Silage with Triticale ·Manure Injection ·NRCS & JCSWCD Programs ·Farmer Panel Q&A ·Compaction ·NY...

Join us via Zoom for the 3-part Fast Track to Farming Webinar Series! This program is perfect for aspiring producers of all kinds, and those looking to diversify. We will explore business and marketing principals, the basics of horticulture and livestock operations, value- added processing and more...

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County for our first annual fundraiser, held at 4-H Camp Wabasso! This year’s event will support 4-H Camp Wabasso. The fundraiser theme is Adventure Awaits and will feature both an online and in-person auction component. The online auction opens...

Planning to exhibit poultry at a fair in New York State? This clinic offers pullorum testing for chickens, turkeys, and other poultry. A negative test result, or proof that your birds come from a pullorum typhoid free flock is required for exhibition in NYS. This clinic is open to anyone preparing...

Join us on July 18 at 2:00 PM during the Jefferson County Fair for the 4-H Livestock Sale. Support local 4-H youth by purchasing quality, locally raised livestock. Individuals, families, and businesses are all welcome to participate. Animals will be sold live during the event, and free trucking from...

Learn the process of turning milk into a value-added product at home! This beginner friendly class is designed for farmers and homesteaders interested in home scale dairy processing. This class will explore milk handling, equipment, food safety, and we will make our own mozzarella cheese! Fee: Free...

Join us for a community resource and summer safety session to keep your family moving this summer. Attendees will share a meal together, learn about the benefits of summer activities, create a Summer Activities List and learn about community resources! Please RSVP by Friday, June 5th to ensure we...