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 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...

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 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...

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...

Join us for a behind the scenes look at Cogumelo Mushrooms in Natural Bridge. This class will tour their mushroom, produce, and poultry operation showcasing how a diversified range of products work together to create an efficient and productive system. Location: Congumelo Mushrooms - 4090 Factory...