Events
4-H Zoomcrafting: Dog Toys!
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Create dog toys using recycled materials such as old tee-shirts. A material list will be included in your confirmation email.
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2021 Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School
Thursday, February 25, 2021
2021 Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School (ONLINE) Grain Storage ManagementHeritage Corn and Small Grain VarietiesThe 7th Annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School this year will have expert speakers on grain storage management; a panel of progressive farmers to share expertise on gr...
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4-H Zoomcrafting: Felt Flower Making
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Get started making a realistic felt flower to use in a bouquet or as part of a wreath! A glue gun is helpful but ordinary glue will work. It is helpful for younger children to have an adult helper standing nearby. The full supply list will be sent in your confirmation email!
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Beginning Livestock Series: Chickens
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Beginners Course Are you new to raising chickens? Learn how to select, house, and care for small flocks of chickens. In this class, you will get an overview of how to navigate your town’s rules and regulations for backyard chicken flocks, how to get started with egg layers or broilers (meat bir...
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New Farmer Series: Adapt for Climate Change
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Climate change adaptation works to manage the risks of a warming planet that are already occurring as well as prepare for potential future risks. We are seeing earlier springs, damaging late frosts, longer later falls, frequent heavy rain, and ironically, periods of very dry weather. These ...
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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Program with Marsha
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Register now! Complete this form to attend a Nutrition Orientation Workshop, held mornings and evenings.Do you have an hour a week to learn new ideas to stretch your grocery dollars and make healthier choices for your family? Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (...
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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Program with Marsha
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Register now! Complete this form to attend a Nutrition Orientation Workshop, held mornings and evenings.Do you have an hour a week to learn new ideas to stretch your grocery dollars and make healthier choices for your family? Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (...
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4-H Zoomcrafting: Seed-Starter Pots and Markers
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Learn how to make recycled seed-starting pots to help your garden grow! We will learn how to make two styles of pots and labels for our new plants. We will also share ideas for decorating your pots and labels, making them into cute gift sets, and taking care of your new seedlings. The full supply...
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4-H Veterinary Science Program
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science. This year we will be offering the program virtually! A very special "THANK YOU" to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Pro...
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Beginning Livestock Series: Rotational Grazing (2-Part Course)
Thursday, March 11, 2021
The biggest expense for a livestock farm is feed, and cattle eat a lot. No matter if you are a beginning farmer or an experienced rancher, everyone can learn to better manage their forage situation. This four-hour course is split into two weeks and will run through the basics of rotational grazin...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, March 15, 2021
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New Famer Series: Better Production with Better Pollination
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Honeybees and hives are usually thought to be the best but New York State has over 400 native bees that can be attracted to your farms and gardens. Elisa will teach you what plants and habitat will attract them to your crops.Join Master Gardener and bee-keeper Elisa Ross as she explains the rela...
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4-H Veterinary Science Program
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science. This year we will be offering the program virtually! A very special "THANK YOU" to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Pro...
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New Farmer Series: Site Selection for Berries and Grapes
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Learn the importance of site selection for berries and grapes, including the use of some online tools (e.g. Google Earth, SoilWeb Earth), which can offer a “first look” from the comfort of your home computer. Zoom information will be sent in your confirmation email.
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Healthy Cooking Classes
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Check out our Healthy Cooking with Chrisso YouTube playlist to follow along with previous classes!Enchilada CasseroleFebruary 18th 6pm-7pm Register Here!Time for another one-pan baked meal. For February's cooking class, we will be making an enchilada casserole. An enchilada is made up o...
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Beginning Livestock Series: Rotational Grazing (2-Part Course)
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The biggest expense for a livestock farm is feed, and cattle eat a lot. No matter if you are a beginning farmer or an experienced rancher, everyone can learn to better manage their forage situation. This four-hour course is split into two weeks and will run through the basics of rotational grazin...
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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Program with Marsha
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Register now! Complete this form to attend a Nutrition Orientation Workshop, held mornings and evenings.Do you have an hour a week to learn new ideas to stretch your grocery dollars and make healthier choices for your family? Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (...
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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Program with Marsha
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Register now! Complete this form to attend a Nutrition Orientation Workshop, held mornings and evenings.Do you have an hour a week to learn new ideas to stretch your grocery dollars and make healthier choices for your family? Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (...
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4-H Veterinary Science Program
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science. This year we will be offering the program virtually! A very special "THANK YOU" to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Pro...
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Love Your Stream Video and Art Project
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
We all love our streams in the Ashokan Watershed! To show appreciation for our watershed’s streams, families or individuals are invited to submit a short video, photographs or artwork depicting an activity by or on a local stream. This could include fishing, boating/tubing, painti...
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New Farmer Series: Carbon Capture
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Management of soil carbon can increase the amount of carbon in soil organic matter, which reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and improves soil health. Soil carbon benefits soil health by improving water retention, reducing erosion, and increasing biological activity. Increasing the am...
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Vegetable Gardens for Everyone: It Starts With a Seed
Monday, March 29, 2021
The Master Gardeners are pleased to offer this series of vegetable classes to give today’s avid vegetable gardeners a helping hand in planning their gardens, planting and maintaining healthy plants, and bringing fresh food to the table. It Starts With a Seed What is in a seed and how do...
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New Farmer Series: Finding Your Farm
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Farmers seeking farmland can better their chances of establishing secure tenure by increasing their readiness through business and financial planning, self-assessments to identify areas of strength as well as areas for improvement, and the strategic use of resources. This workshop will help farme...
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4-H Veterinary Science Program
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science. This year we will be offering the program virtually! A very special "THANK YOU" to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Pro...
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Vegetable Gardens for Everyone Series: Preparing Your Garden
Monday, April 5, 2021
Get the guidance you need to prepare your garden soil for the season ahead. We’ll show you how you can build raised beds which is the way to go if your soil is less than ideal, and we’ll explore irrigation methods that will take the stress out of keeping your garden well-watered and in optimum co...
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Beginning Livestock Series: Small-Scale Livestock
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
In this presentation we will examine the best practices and considerations in developing a small scale livestock operation and or integrating livestock into your existing operation. This webinar will introduce beginning farmers and ranchers to the pros and cons of various livestock species, best ...
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4-H Veterinary Science Program
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science. This year we will be offering the program virtually! A very special "THANK YOU" to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Pro...
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Beginning Livestock Series: Sheep & Goats
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Beginners CourseSheep and goats can provide meat, fiber, and friends! They are great for clearing brush from your backyard and making value-added products, too. This class will cover all the basics to get your small ruminant operation off the ground. Registration closes on April 6.Follow-up ...
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Vegetable Gardens for Everyone Series: Planning Your Garden
Monday, April 12, 2021
Dive into variety selection. With so many options at the garden centers and in seed catalogs, let us help you make the best choices. Along with that, you’ll learn how to plan how big your garden should be to meet your needs. Not much room for a garden? We’ve got you covered with a comprehensiv...
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4-H Veterinary Science Program
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science. This year we will be offering the program virtually! A very special "THANK YOU" to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Pro...
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New Farmer Series: Value-Adding, Processing Licenses, Food Safety
Monday, April 19, 2021
Agriculture doesn’t end at harvest: high-quality and safe food and beverage processing are vital to consumers and manufacturers of value-added products. Ann Vegdahl from Cornell AgriTech will provide information for producers looking to value-add, obtain processing licenses, and wondering about f...
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Vegetable Gardens for Everyone Series: Get the Most Out of Your Garden
Monday, April 19, 2021
This is the final, and possibly the most important session because this is when we’ll tell you how to maintain garden vigor and get the most out of it from spring through fall! Time will be dedicated to using fertilizers, compost, and more. And finally, a session on problem solving that will t...
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4-H Veterinary Science Program
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science. This year we will be offering the program virtually! A very special "THANK YOU" to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Pro...
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Small Ruminant Parasite Control
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Parasites are the most important limiting factor in small ruminant flocks. Learn how to monitor, treat and prevent parasites in your flock. In this online class, we will discuss the lifecycle and biology of parasites affecting small ruminants and demonstrate how to perform fecal sampling to obtai...
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New Farmer Series: Marketing
Monday, April 26, 2021
Are you a new or beginning farmer looking to market your product? This hour-long workshop will discuss general marketing, finding markets, evaluating markets, and steps to create a marketing plan.
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4-H Veterinary Science Program
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science. This year we will be offering the program virtually! A very special "THANK YOU" to Dr. Beth Alden, Professor of Biology and coordinator of the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Pro...
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2021 Master Gardener Seedling Sale
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Got the winter blues? CCE Ulster is here to brighten your day. Shop the seedling sale and start planning for spring, now!Order Deadline is March 15, 2021Pick up dates Thursday April 10am-4pm, Friday April 30 10am-4pm, Saturday May 9am-12noon at the little red barn behind our office at 232 Pl...
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2021 Master Gardener Seedling Sale
Friday, April 30, 2021
Got the winter blues? CCE Ulster is here to brighten your day. Shop the seedling sale and start planning for spring, now!Order Deadline is March 15, 2021Pick up dates Thursday April 10am-4pm, Friday April 30 10am-4pm, Saturday May 9am-12noon at the little red barn behind our office at 232 Pl...
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2021 Master Gardener Seedling Sale
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Got the winter blues? CCE Ulster is here to brighten your day. Shop the seedling sale and start planning for spring, now!Order Deadline is March 15, 2021Pick up dates Thursday April 10am-4pm, Friday April 30 10am-4pm, Saturday May 9am-12noon at the little red barn behind our office at 232 Pl...
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Chicken Health Symposium
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Now that you've got your flock, make sure you know how to prevent and treat bumblefoot, mites, coccidiosis, and pullorum! These are just a few of the disorders that can infect your poultry flock. In this symposium, we will review best practices for preventing and treating your chickens so they ca...
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