Events

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PM What you'll learn: Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation...

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...

Meet new friends and test your knowledge of all things dairy! Learn more about the dairy industry by visiting local farms, learning about topics like nutrition and calf care, and answering dairy quiz bowl questions. This will be held every Thursday from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM January 29 - March 5...

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...

Club will meet every other Saturday January 25 - March 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM and is free and open to youth ages 10+. Youth will need to come prepared in warm winter clothes and a sturdy pair of winter boots. All other equipment is provided! Youth will need to be dropped off and picked up at the...

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...

Calling all Maple Producers! From one tree to one thousand, this event is designed for producers at every scale. Join fellow producers for an evening focused on connection, collaboration, and shared learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, troubleshoot common challenges...

Maple is more than syrup on pancakes; it’s a year-round opportunity. This course explores the full maple process, from sap to syrup, and how to boost value with maple-based products. Enjoy pizza, product samples, and hands-on discussion at Maplewood Sweets while learning ways to expand your maple...

Discover what’s possible with pure maple syrup in this hands-on maple candy workshop for hobbyists and small-scale maple producers. Participants will learn the fundamentals of maple candy making, including syrup selection, temperature control, essential equipment, and common troubleshooting. During...

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...