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...

Are you looking to start selling your products at the farmers market, or seeking out tips to make the market more profitable? Join us for this workshop where we will discuss traditional marketing strategies, using social media at the market, voucher programs, and hear from experienced vendors! This...

Come and join us at the Murray Trail Center to learn the importance of composting and how you can compost at home! Presenters: John Phelps, DANC Jesse Kerns, New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education Cierra Williams, CCE Jefferson Fee: $5.00 - Light refreshments provided. Location: Murray...

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...

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...

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 –...