Events

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...

Master Gardener Volunteer meetings occur monthly on the second Friday of the month at the CCE office from 10 AM to 12 PM. These meetings are not open to the public.

Join us for a hands-on gardening workshop at the Westport library! Learn, plant, and grow in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Take home microgreens to grow and enjoy at home.

“Farming Under Pressure,” a stress management and suicide prevention workshop designed for farmers, farm families, growers, and agricultural professionals will occur at the Orleans County Fairgrounds. The workshop will take place on March 19 at 8:30 a.m. at 12690 State Route 31, Albion, NY, in the...

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...

The Seed to Supper program is returning to Salamanca this Spring! In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators and Salamanca Schools, we are offering this FREE 6-week Seed to Supper program again, starting Tuesday April 14, 2026. NYS Seed to Supper (S2S) program is a beginning...

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...

Our Rain Barrel workshop is FULL! Please add your name to the waitlist for notification of our next workshop! Thank you, for being a Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County supporter. Your interest in our programs is very important to us! We will be at the Cattaraugus County Fair and...

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 –...