EPA Certified RRP Refresher Training Friday, October 19, 2018 7:45 am - 12:00 pm Albany Community Development Agency (200 Henry Johnson Blvd Floor 2 Albany, NY 12210) 5 years after taking the RRP Initial class, an EPA certified renovator must successfully complete an EPA RRP Refresher course to continue working. RRP Refresher classes are 4 hours. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-603-4702 ========================================= Basic Farm Finance Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Basic Farm Finance – Four sessions in four countiesDates and Locations listed below.Price: $15 for the first person from a business/farm, $5 for each additional person.Pre-registration is required as class size is limited, though a minimum number of participants are needed for each session. Please click on the link to the class you want to attend below to register online.FSA Borrower Training Credit approved.Looking to brush up on your accounting skills? Is it finally time to learn more about your farm’s finances? Basic Farm Finance covers the essentials of farm finance, from bookkeeping for tax needs to records for management. This program is for any size operation, and anyone looking for a solid knowledge base of farm finance and related topics.Classes are held throughout our region so participants can attend this opportunity to delve into information and resources that position owners for success.Click on the link for the session you would like to attend to register online.Greene County Session: October 9, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Columbia/Greene Counties, 6055 St. Rte. 23, Acra, NYColumbia County Session:October 23, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Columbia/Greene Counties, 479 St. Rte. 66, Hudson, NYRensselaer County Session:November 7, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Rensselaer County, 61 State Street, Troy, NYWashington County Session:December 8, 9:30 AM to noon, CCE Washington County Meeting Room, 411 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY Tove Ford, tff24@cornell.edu, 518-765-3518 ========================================= Strengthening Families Program (youth in grades 4 - 6 and their parents/caregivers) Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST) (94 Delaware Avenue Albany , NY 12202) This version of the Strengthening Families Program is designed for youth in grades 4 - 6 and their parents/caregivers. Dinner is provided at each workshop, and each family will win a family fun gift basket. Bus passes are available, if needed. Childcare for younger siblings is also available.More information Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Strengthening Families Program (designed just for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) Thursday, October 25, 2018 9:30 am - 11:00 am Arbor Hill Elementary School (1 Arbor Drive Albany, NY 12207) Join us for this five-week parent education program (designed just for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) to learn best parenting strategies, gain support and strength, and connect with other parents. Lunch will be provided at the end of each workshop. Bus passes are available, if needed. Childcare for younger siblings is also available. Please indicate your needs on the registration form. Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Capital District Region Food and Farms Business Expo Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The Desmond (660 Albany Shaker Rd Albany, NY 12211) This is a free event for both vendors and buyers, but registration is required. To register, please call Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County @ 518-765-3500 or email Sydney Joy at sij23@cornell.eduBuyers will have the opportunity to network with regional farmers, food and beverage producers, brewers, cider and wine makers, distillers, maple producers and more! Sample new and exciting high-quality products, all made locally. This is a great opportunity to grow your business and support buying local! Vendors will achieve new market and sales outlets by increasing visibility with regional businesses such as restaurants, bars, markets, schools, distributors and more! Sample and sell your product on-site. The Taste NY Capital District Food and Farms Business Expo is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York State Agriculture and Markets, Capital Region Chamber, and Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. Sydney Joy, sij23@cornell.edu, 518-765-3500 ========================================= EPA Certified RRP Refresher Training Wednesday, October 31, 2018 7:45 am - 12:00 pm CEO JLB Community Resource Center (2328 Fifth Avenue Troy, NY 12180) 5 years after taking the RRP Initial class, an EPA certified renovator must successfully complete an EPA RRP Refresher course to continue working. RRP Refresher classes are 4 hours. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-603-4702 ========================================= Strengthening Families Program (designed just for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) Thursday, November 1, 2018 9:30 am - 11:00 am Arbor Hill Elementary School (1 Arbor Drive Albany, NY 12207) Join us for this five-week parent education program (designed just for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) to learn best parenting strategies, gain support and strength, and connect with other parents. Lunch will be provided at the end of each workshop. Bus passes are available, if needed. Childcare for younger siblings is also available. Please indicate your needs on the registration form. Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= First Annual Fall Roundup Grazier Meeting: Extending the Grazing Season for Livestock Thursday, November 1, 2018 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Diamond Hills Farm (80 Angus Lane Hudson, NY 12534) Pre-registration is required and a fee of $10.00 per person is requested by October 30, 2018. Please register online at https://tinyurl.com/FallRoundup, or send checks to:CCE Albany County • Fall Roundup/CAAHP Program • 24 Martin Road • Voorheesville, NY 12186For assistance with registration, email cce-caahp@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3518. For program questions, contact Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496, adg12@cornell.edu or Jason Detzel, 518-567-4506, jbd222@cornell.eduCornell Cooperative Extension of Albany and Ulster Counties are pleased to announce the First Annual Fall Roundup Grazier Meeting, presented by CCE Educators Jason Detzel and Aaron Gabriel.This meeting will address how to reduce production costs by extending the grazing season for livestock into the winter. Feeding livestock is a major production expense and maintaining livestock performance during the winter is a challenge. Often livestock have high nutritional requirements during the winter, for example, grass-finished beef, flushing ewes to get multiple births, or just to have livestock gain weight. There are several ways to extend the grazing season right into the winter, even in the Hudson Valley and further north. Come to this workshop to learn about the appropriate crops for winter grazing, how to grow them, how to take samples for forage quality testing and how to manage fences and livestock during the winter months. Bring your questions about winter livestock management to wind up the discussion. Dress for the weather. We will walk pastures and continue our discussion in an un-heated barn. There are no bathroom facilities available. Tove Ford, tff24@cornell.edu, 518-765-3518 ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training Wednesday, November 7, 2018 7:45 am - 4:30 pm SUNY Career and Counseling Center (433 State Street, Room 238 Schenectady, NY 12305) EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training—The federal Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified as a renovator. RRP Initial classes are 8 hours and include a light breakfast and lunch. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required.New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course will receive 8 CEUs. Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-603-4702 ========================================= Basic Farm Finance Wednesday, November 7, 2018 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Basic Farm Finance – Four sessions in four countiesDates and Locations listed below.Price: $15 for the first person from a business/farm, $5 for each additional person.Pre-registration is required as class size is limited, though a minimum number of participants are needed for each session. Please click on the link to the class you want to attend below to register online.FSA Borrower Training Credit approved.Looking to brush up on your accounting skills? Is it finally time to learn more about your farm’s finances? Basic Farm Finance covers the essentials of farm finance, from bookkeeping for tax needs to records for management. This program is for any size operation, and anyone looking for a solid knowledge base of farm finance and related topics.Classes are held throughout our region so participants can attend this opportunity to delve into information and resources that position owners for success.Click on the link for the session you would like to attend to register online.Greene County Session: October 9, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Columbia/Greene Counties, 6055 St. Rte. 23, Acra, NYColumbia County Session:October 23, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Columbia/Greene Counties, 479 St. Rte. 66, Hudson, NYRensselaer County Session:November 7, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Rensselaer County, 61 State Street, Troy, NYWashington County Session:December 8, 9:30 AM to noon, CCE Washington County Meeting Room, 411 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY Tove Ford, tff24@cornell.edu, 518-765-3518 ========================================= Please join us for the Strengthening Families Program! (for youth in grades 3-5 and their parents/caregivers) Thursday, November 8, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy (676 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12206) Led by educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, the Strengthening Families Program is a fun, interactive workshop that allows parents/caregivers to spend special time with their youth (grades 3 - 5). Parents/caregivers and their youth will learn ways to build on existing strengths, improve communication skills, and have fun together as a family.Dinner is provided, along with bus passes for transportation and childcare for younger children. Please indicate your needs on the registration form. Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training Friday, November 9, 2018 7:45 am - 4:30 pm CEO JLB Community Resource Center (2328 Fifth Avenue Troy, NY 12180) EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training—The federal Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified as a renovator. RRP Initial classes are 8 hours and include a light breakfast and lunch. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required.New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course will receive 8 CEUs. Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-603-4702 ========================================= Preserving the Bounty--Summer and fall classes on safe home food preservation brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County Tuesday, November 13, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Albany County (24 Martin Road Voorheesville, NY 12186) Pre-registration and payment by mail is required by the Friday before each class.Make checks payable to CCE Albany and mail to:  Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Registration formJuly 17Tomatoes 101Can tomatoes using a boiling water bath canner. Make a delicious salsa and take some home.August 14Jamming!Make a wonderful peach jam, learn safe water bath canning and take a jar home.September 11Quick and Easy PicklesGet a start on how to pickle vegetables and can them. Introduction to fermentation of foods.Make dilly beans and take a jar home.November 13 *note date change*Introduction to Pressure CanningAn introduction to safe canning of vegetables, stews, meat.Can some soup and take some home.Call Karen at 518-765-3552 or email kem18@cornell.edu for more information.Class size limited to 12. Class fee: $20 per class ($5 multi-class discount) Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 ========================================= Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County's Annual Meeting Luncheon Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm CCE Albany County (24 Martin Road Voorheesville, NY 12186) Sydney Joy, sij23@cornell.edu, 518-765-3500 ========================================= Basic Farm Finance Saturday, December 8, 2018 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Basic Farm Finance – Four sessions in four countiesDates and Locations listed below.Price: $15 for the first person from a business/farm, $5 for each additional person.Pre-registration is required as class size is limited, though a minimum number of participants are needed for each session. Please click on the link to the class you want to attend below to register online.FSA Borrower Training Credit approved.Looking to brush up on your accounting skills? Is it finally time to learn more about your farm’s finances? Basic Farm Finance covers the essentials of farm finance, from bookkeeping for tax needs to records for management. This program is for any size operation, and anyone looking for a solid knowledge base of farm finance and related topics.Classes are held throughout our region so participants can attend this opportunity to delve into information and resources that position owners for success.Click on the link for the session you would like to attend to register online.Greene County Session: October 9, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Columbia/Greene Counties, 6055 St. Rte. 23, Acra, NYColumbia County Session:October 23, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Columbia/Greene Counties, 479 St. Rte. 66, Hudson, NYRensselaer County Session:November 7, 6:45 – 9:00 PM, CCE Rensselaer County, 61 State Street, Troy, NYWashington County Session:December 8, 9:30 AM to noon, CCE Washington County Meeting Room, 411 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY Tove Ford, tff24@cornell.edu, 518-765-3518 ========================================= 11th Annual Winter Green-Up Grazing Conference Saturday, January 26, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The Century House (997 New Loudon Road Latham, NY 12110) Information and Registration $75.00/pp Tove Ford, tff24@cornell.edu, 518-765-3518 =========================================