Spring Lecture Series Wednesday, May 31, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) The Master Gardener Program’s "Spring Lecture Series" is a great opportunity for gardeners of any level of experience, especially those who were unable to attend our annual Garden Day event.   Each class will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at our Education Center, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401.  May 31, 2017   Organic Weed and Pest Control:Even the best organic gardeners have some pest problems. Learn how to control pests and weeds organically by focusing on preventing problems and creating a natural balance to keep pests at bay. Cecily Frazier will teach organic strategies like building up healthy soil to strengthen plants, as well as cultural, biological, physical and chemical controls for gardeners in their ongoing struggle with critters and weeds.Instructor Cecily Frazier is an Ulster County Master Gardener Volunteer, a life-long organic gardener, and someone who loves learning new things about her passion: gardening. Cecily volunteers at the Vanderbilt Garden and is a founding member of the Rhinebeck Village Tree Commission.June 7, 2017   Easy Maintenance Plant Choices:Wouldn’t it be nice to spend more of your time sipping iced tea in your garden then toiling away the hours nurturing demanding plants? Diane Backus will share her hard-won knowledge and experience to guide you in choosing the best low maintenance, no-fuss plants that will deliver a beautiful garden and less work for you.Instructor Diane Backus has been an avid gardener for over 30 years. Her favorite spring activity is stopping at garden centers from Albany to Newburgh looking for new varieties of plants. After retiring from teaching Diane turned to putting more energy into her favorite activity by becoming a Master Gardener in 2015.June 21, 2017   Succession Planting for Pollinators:The importance of a colorful, buzzing, chirping, and varied pollinator garden cannot be over-emphasized! Learn the tools of the trade to choose, plant and maintain a pollinator friendly garden that will bloom from spring through the first frost of winter.Instructor Elisa Amster Ross is a recent transplant to the Hudson Valley; as such she had to learn about gardening in this four season environment. She is an ardent Master Gardener Volunteer who grows most of her own produce and enjoys ornamental gardening as well.Registration:  $15/person, per class.  Save and attend all classes for just $40 for all 3 classes!   Pre-registration is required by the Friday before each class. Two ways to register (or in person at our office): Online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Spring-Lecture-Series_251By mail using this printable registration form.For help with online registration, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x3111 or email cad266@cornell.edu. For more information on the workshop or help registering by mail, contact Dona at 845-340-3990 x335 or email dm282@cornell.edu.  CCEUC provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the CCEUC office at  845-340-3990 if you have any special needs. Dona Crawford, dm282@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x335 ========================================= Great Plant Swap & Sale Saturday, June 3, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Don't miss the 19th Annual Great Plant Swap & Sale!   This event occurs at Forsyth Park Pavilion, 157 Lucas Avenue in Kingston.  Schedule9 am - 10 am   Drop off Plants and get vouchers11 am - 11:30 am  Swap only11:30 am - Until Plants are Gone     Swap and Sale!To make this sale a wonderful and rewarding experience for all, please review the following rules and NEW information.  Master Gardener Volunteers will refuse any plants not meeting this criteria: Bring only healthy, well-cared for plants.Dig plants up (separate and divide if necessary) and pot them on or before May 20 to allow for them to adjust to potting. Examine them for pests and water regularly. Feed plants if necessary.Plants MUST be in containers, with sufficient soil. No boxes or bags.NO plants on the NYS Invasive list will be accepted. The list is available at http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/265.htmlPlants ABSOLUTELY MUST be labeled with plant name and flower color.NO more than 12 plants of any one variety will be accepted. Seedlings under 3” will be grouped and valued together.For a flyer, listing details and guidelines, see this printable flyer.   For more information contact Dona at 845-340-3990 x335 or email dm282@cornell.edu.   Dona Crawford, dm282@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x335 ========================================= Spring Lecture Series Wednesday, June 7, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) The Master Gardener Program’s "Spring Lecture Series" is a great opportunity for gardeners of any level of experience, especially those who were unable to attend our annual Garden Day event.   Each class will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at our Education Center, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401.  May 31, 2017   Organic Weed and Pest Control:Even the best organic gardeners have some pest problems. Learn how to control pests and weeds organically by focusing on preventing problems and creating a natural balance to keep pests at bay. Cecily Frazier will teach organic strategies like building up healthy soil to strengthen plants, as well as cultural, biological, physical and chemical controls for gardeners in their ongoing struggle with critters and weeds.Instructor Cecily Frazier is an Ulster County Master Gardener Volunteer, a life-long organic gardener, and someone who loves learning new things about her passion: gardening. Cecily volunteers at the Vanderbilt Garden and is a founding member of the Rhinebeck Village Tree Commission.June 7, 2017   Easy Maintenance Plant Choices:Wouldn’t it be nice to spend more of your time sipping iced tea in your garden then toiling away the hours nurturing demanding plants? Diane Backus will share her hard-won knowledge and experience to guide you in choosing the best low maintenance, no-fuss plants that will deliver a beautiful garden and less work for you.Instructor Diane Backus has been an avid gardener for over 30 years. Her favorite spring activity is stopping at garden centers from Albany to Newburgh looking for new varieties of plants. After retiring from teaching Diane turned to putting more energy into her favorite activity by becoming a Master Gardener in 2015.June 21, 2017   Succession Planting for Pollinators:The importance of a colorful, buzzing, chirping, and varied pollinator garden cannot be over-emphasized! Learn the tools of the trade to choose, plant and maintain a pollinator friendly garden that will bloom from spring through the first frost of winter.Instructor Elisa Amster Ross is a recent transplant to the Hudson Valley; as such she had to learn about gardening in this four season environment. She is an ardent Master Gardener Volunteer who grows most of her own produce and enjoys ornamental gardening as well.Registration:  $15/person, per class.  Save and attend all classes for just $40 for all 3 classes!   Pre-registration is required by the Friday before each class. Two ways to register (or in person at our office): Online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Spring-Lecture-Series_251By mail using this printable registration form.For help with online registration, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x3111 or email cad266@cornell.edu. For more information on the workshop or help registering by mail, contact Dona at 845-340-3990 x335 or email dm282@cornell.edu.  CCEUC provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the CCEUC office at  845-340-3990 if you have any special needs. Dona Crawford, dm282@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x335 ========================================= Small Grain Field Day (and optional afternoon Bus Tour) Monday, June 12, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The 5th annual Hudson Valley Small Grains Field Day will include a morning field day/lecture session and an optional (space-limited) afternoon bus tour to a NYS-licensed, Ulster County-based Farm Brewery and Farm Distillery who are each learning how to secure local grain sources for thier enterprises. Participants can attend just the morning session or both sessions. This event is geared towards farmers, millers, bakers, brewers, distillers, and others working in the grains sector.  The field day is an opportunity to see grain varieties that are being tested in our region and learn more about production and current research from Cornell faculty, Extension educators and Hudson Valley Farm Hub managers. Cornell Cooperative Extension will offer multiple talks on small grains growing and participants will enjoy a catered lunch, and multiple networking opportunities. Full day participants will have the opportunity to taste both baked goods and craft beverages made in the Hudson Valley using local grain. For a full schedule of topics and speakers, and field viewings and tour sites, download this printable brochure and registration form.    Registration begins at 9:00 am:Field 7 at the Hudson Valley Farm Hub: 2542 US-209, Kingston, NY 12401Morning session:              9:45 am - 12:30 pm  Plot viewing and lectures at field day siteCatered Lunch:               12:30 pm -  1:30 pm  (included with morning session registration)  Afternoon tour (optional):   1:30 pm -  5:00 pm  Bus tour to Farm Brewery and Distillery   Afternoon session is optional, and space is limited for the tour so register early!  Tour participants must also attend/register for AM session.   Pre-registration fees (on or before 6/8):  AM Session only:  Free for enrollees of CCEUC Ag Program, or if not enrolled, $15/personBoth AM and PM Session (Tour):  for enrollees of CCEUC Ag Program $15/person, if not enrolled, $30/personRegistration after 6/8, regardless of enrollment status: AM Session only: $20/personBoth AM Session and PM Session (Tour): $35/personSorry no refunds- if you cannot attend, you may arrange for someone come in your place.Two ways to register: Online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2017-Small-Grains-Field-Day_251By mail using our printable brochure/registration form. For more information or help registering, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x311 or email cad266@cornell.edu.  1.5 NYSDEC Pesticide Re-certification credits are available in categories 1a, 10 and 21Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the program office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.  Carrie Anne Doyle, cad266@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x311 ========================================= Master Gardener Open House for Prospective Volunteers Tuesday, June 13, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Would you like to know the answers to questions that come along with planting and growing a magnificent flower bed, a bountiful vegetable garden, or flourishing fruit trees, and do you also have a desire to share this knowledge with others?  Then you should consider becoming a Master Gardener and sharing your experience and expertise with the inquiring public. We will be hosting a Master Gardener Open House for prospective volunteers.  The Master Gardener Program is currently accepting applications to become a Master Gardener for their 2017-2018 class.Basic requirements: An interest and experience in horticulture,A willingness to give back to the community, andThe time to do so. Community volunteers are trained to assist other members of their community with research-based information obtained from Cornell University, other Universities throughout the nation in the land grant system, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The fee is $250. Participants will be refunded $50 upon completion of 100 volunteer hours within the first two years. For a detailed position description and application, visit https://tinyurl.com/Become-an-MG. This information can also be picked up at our office (232 Plaza Road in Kingston), or to be sent materials, contact Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Dona Crawford, at 845-340-3990 x335 or email dm282@cornell.edu.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the program office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs. ========================================= Learning in the Garden Series Saturday, June 17, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am SUNY Ulster (491 Cottekill Road Stone Ridge, New York 12484) The Master Gardener Program is hosting FREE gardening classes through their “Learning in the Garden" series.  Classes take place on the 3rd Saturday of each month, June through October, starting at 10 am, rain or shine, and lasting about an hour (except for the Plant Sale, which runs from 10 am – 12 pm).Classes are appropriate for gardeners of any level, and are being held at the Master Gardeners Program’s award-winning Xeriscape garden at SUNY Ulster (491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge).   Learning in the Garden Series Schedule (for a printable version, click here): June 17:  Tick Talk, Keeping them out!   Join Barbara Campbell, a veteran Master Gardener, as she shares her extensive knowledge on Lyme disease and how to keep the ticks away from you and your garden.July 15:  Building a Bug “Hotel”August 19:  Wildlife Proofing your GardenSept 16:   Annual Master Garden Plant Sale *10 am – 12 pm Proceeds benefit the Master Gardener ProgramOctober 21:  Putting your Tools away, the right wayWalk-ins are welcome or you may register ahead.  For more information or to RSVP, contact Master Gardener Coordinator, Dona Crawford, at 845-340-3990 ext. 335 or email dm282@cornell.edu.Guided Tours:  Free guided tours of the Xeriscape Garden are available by request for your group or organization. Call the Master Gardener Hotline at 845-340-3478. Free Dona Crawford, dm282@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x335 ========================================= ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course Monday, June 19, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) From outbreaks of E. coli and botulism to Hepatitis A and Norovirus, food borne illnesses cost the United States billions of dollars each year while the fiscal impact on commercial, non-profit and municipal enterprises can total thousands of dollars in addition to possible closure of the kitchen facility, according to the National Restaurant Association.As a result, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) is offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification course for food service managers and employees who work in restaurants, schools, commercial kitchens, catering, hotels and lodging, hospitals, festival and event venues, and at non-profit facilities – anywhere that food is prepared, handled and served.The program is designed to facilitate a review of the textbook and take the certification exam. The certification, which is valid for five years, allows participants to bolster their resumes and build their skill base in regard to food safety.The fee for the one-day program is $150 per person. The fee is non-refundable. Participants must be at least 18 years old. It is required to purchase the ServSafe Manager, 6th Edition textbook from ServSafe and read it prior to the program.  It is recommended to pre-register at least 30 days prior to date of course to insure a seat and allow enough time to read the textbook. Click here to purchase textbook.Product # ESX6RNeed to re-certify? If you need to re-certify, please purchase the updated 6th edition textbook then come for the review and test. The cost is $75.00 per person for re-certification. To Register: ServSafe Registration Form For more information contact CCEUC Nutrition Educator, Janie Greenwald at 845-340-3990 ext. 326, or email at jhg238@cornell.edu. $150 per person for the course and test or $75 for recertification (fee does not include book) Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= Spring Lecture Series Wednesday, June 21, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) The Master Gardener Program’s "Spring Lecture Series" is a great opportunity for gardeners of any level of experience, especially those who were unable to attend our annual Garden Day event.   Each class will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at our Education Center, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401.  May 31, 2017   Organic Weed and Pest Control:Even the best organic gardeners have some pest problems. Learn how to control pests and weeds organically by focusing on preventing problems and creating a natural balance to keep pests at bay. Cecily Frazier will teach organic strategies like building up healthy soil to strengthen plants, as well as cultural, biological, physical and chemical controls for gardeners in their ongoing struggle with critters and weeds.Instructor Cecily Frazier is an Ulster County Master Gardener Volunteer, a life-long organic gardener, and someone who loves learning new things about her passion: gardening. Cecily volunteers at the Vanderbilt Garden and is a founding member of the Rhinebeck Village Tree Commission.June 7, 2017   Easy Maintenance Plant Choices:Wouldn’t it be nice to spend more of your time sipping iced tea in your garden then toiling away the hours nurturing demanding plants? Diane Backus will share her hard-won knowledge and experience to guide you in choosing the best low maintenance, no-fuss plants that will deliver a beautiful garden and less work for you.Instructor Diane Backus has been an avid gardener for over 30 years. Her favorite spring activity is stopping at garden centers from Albany to Newburgh looking for new varieties of plants. After retiring from teaching Diane turned to putting more energy into her favorite activity by becoming a Master Gardener in 2015.June 21, 2017   Succession Planting for Pollinators:The importance of a colorful, buzzing, chirping, and varied pollinator garden cannot be over-emphasized! Learn the tools of the trade to choose, plant and maintain a pollinator friendly garden that will bloom from spring through the first frost of winter.Instructor Elisa Amster Ross is a recent transplant to the Hudson Valley; as such she had to learn about gardening in this four season environment. She is an ardent Master Gardener Volunteer who grows most of her own produce and enjoys ornamental gardening as well.Registration:  $15/person, per class.  Save and attend all classes for just $40 for all 3 classes!   Pre-registration is required by the Friday before each class. Two ways to register (or in person at our office): Online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Spring-Lecture-Series_251By mail using this printable registration form.For help with online registration, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x3111 or email cad266@cornell.edu. For more information on the workshop or help registering by mail, contact Dona at 845-340-3990 x335 or email dm282@cornell.edu.  CCEUC provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the CCEUC office at  845-340-3990 if you have any special needs. Dona Crawford, dm282@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x335 ========================================= Training for Blockbuster Volunteers - Invasive Plants Survey Thursday, June 22, 2017 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) Help us “bust” the cycle of invasive plant invaders!   We are looking for volunteers to participate in the Blockbuster Citizen-Science Program, a part of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management’s (PRISM) efforts to stop the spread of invasive species in the lower Hudson Valley.  You will be part of a region-wide team of volunteers who will help us find and identify key invasive species and find areas that are free of invaders.  Data collected will help scientists and natural resource managers direct their efforts most effectively. You can select species that you feel comfortable identifying, so you do not have to be a plant expert to participate! Recruitment Event on May 25:  We are holding a short recruitment event from 12:30 - 1:00 pm on May 25 at our office (232 Plaza Road in Kingston) - click here for details. You will learn how you can help us to survey for the presence of invasive plants in the Hudson Valley this summer. Trainings on June 22 and 23:  Trainings for survey volunteers will take place on Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23 from 12 pm to 4 pm at our office (232 Plaza Road in Kingston).  You need only attend one of the trainings.  After the training you will pick a 5 km x 5 km block in your area and survey it for invasive plants. If you are interested in learning more about the program or in becoming a volunteer, contact Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990 ext. 335 or dm282@cornell.edu. This program is part of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management’s (PRISM) efforts to stop the spread of invasive species in the lower Hudson Valley.   Additional trainings will be held throughout the Hudson Valley.  Participate in one near you!  See locations and dates below, and to register, click on the link to the right of each date: Host Date Time Phone Registration Link CCE Dutchess County Saturday, June 03, 2017 9am - 1 pm 845-677-8223 ext 134 Click to register CCE Orange County Wednesday, June 07, 2017 9am - 1 pm 845-344-1234 Click to register CCE Putnam County Thursday, June 08, 2017 2 - 6 pm 845-278-6738 x21 Click to register NYBG (NYC) Tuesday, June 13, 2017 9am - 1pm 914-329-6395 Click to register CCE Rockland county Friday, June 16, 2017 9am - 1pm 845 429 7085 x119 Click to register CCE Dutchess County Saturday, June 17, 2017 9am - 1 pm 845-677-8223 ext 134 Click to register CCE Putnam County Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2 - 6 pm 845-278-6738 x21 Click to register CCE Ulster County Thursday, June 22, 2017 12 – 4 pm 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Click to register CCE Ulster County Friday, June 23, 2017 12 – 4 pm 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Click to register CCE Rockland County Tuesday, June 27, 2017 1 - 5 pm 845 429 7085 x119 Click to register CCE Westchester County Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11am - 3 pm 914- 285-4640 Click to register Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the program office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs. Dona Crawford, dm282@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x335 ========================================= Kitchen Classes 2017 Thursday, June 22, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) Want to enjoy your time in the kitchen? Just beginning to cook? Need some help to cook your favorite meals or expand your repertoire?Join Master Food Preserver, CCE Nutrition Educator, and professional cook of 25 years, Janie Greenwald in 2017 as she hosts Kitchen Classes designed to increase your enjoyment of time spent in the kitchen. Each class fee is $35.00.Two or more classes: $30.00 each class.LOW SUGAR STRAWBERRY PRESERVES                   Thursday, June 22,2017 6pm-9pmLearn the Boiling Water Bath method of preservation. Can and take home a jar of preserves.SPICE BLENDING                                                              Thursday, July20 2017 6pm-8pmTake your same old meals from drab to fab! Taste spices and spice mixes from around the world. Make your own blend to take home.PRESSURE CANNING                                                        Thursday, July 27 2017 6pm-9pm Learn to safely preserve your low acid foods like vegetables, meats, soups, stocks and stews. Take home a jar of whatever we preserve in classQUICK PICKLES                                                          Thursday, August 24 2017 6pm-9pm Learn the Boiling Water Bath method of preserving food from your garden or farm market. Can and take home a jar of dilly beans.All classes provide safe and reliable information and are a completely hands on experience.To register use this Printable Registration Form (mail to our office or drop off) or to be sent a form, contact Janie at 845-340-3990 x326 or email jhg238@cornell.edu $35 each class. Two or more $30.00 each class Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= Training for Blockbuster Volunteers - Invasive Plants Survey Friday, June 23, 2017 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) Help us “bust” the cycle of invasive plant invaders!   We are looking for volunteers to participate in the Blockbuster Citizen-Science Program, a part of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management’s (PRISM) efforts to stop the spread of invasive species in the lower Hudson Valley.  You will be part of a region-wide team of volunteers who will help us find and identify key invasive species and find areas that are free of invaders.  Data collected will help scientists and natural resource managers direct their efforts most effectively. You can select species that you feel comfortable identifying, so you do not have to be a plant expert to participate! Recruitment Event on May 25:  We are holding a short recruitment event from 12:30 - 1:00 pm on May 25 at our office (232 Plaza Road in Kingston) - click here for details. You will learn how you can help us to survey for the presence of invasive plants in the Hudson Valley this summer. Trainings on June 22 and 23:  Trainings for survey volunteers will take place on Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23 from 12 pm to 4 pm at our office (232 Plaza Road in Kingston).  You need only attend one of the trainings.  After the training you will pick a 5 km x 5 km block in your area and survey it for invasive plants. If you are interested in learning more about the program or in becoming a volunteer, contact Dona Crawford at 845-340-3990 ext. 335 or dm282@cornell.edu. This program is part of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management’s (PRISM) efforts to stop the spread of invasive species in the lower Hudson Valley.   Additional trainings will be held throughout the Hudson Valley.  Participate in one near you!  See locations and dates below, and to register, click on the link to the right of each date: Host Date Time Phone Registration Link CCE Dutchess County Saturday, June 03, 2017 9am - 1 pm 845-677-8223 ext 134 Click to register CCE Orange County Wednesday, June 07, 2017 9am - 1 pm 845-344-1234 Click to register CCE Putnam County Thursday, June 08, 2017 2 - 6 pm 845-278-6738 x21 Click to register NYBG (NYC) Tuesday, June 13, 2017 9am - 1pm 914-329-6395 Click to register CCE Rockland county Friday, June 16, 2017 9am - 1pm 845 429 7085 x119 Click to register CCE Dutchess County Saturday, June 17, 2017 9am - 1 pm 845-677-8223 ext 134 Click to register CCE Putnam County Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2 - 6 pm 845-278-6738 x21 Click to register CCE Ulster County Thursday, June 22, 2017 12 – 4 pm 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Click to register CCE Ulster County Friday, June 23, 2017 12 – 4 pm 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Click to register CCE Rockland County Tuesday, June 27, 2017 1 - 5 pm 845 429 7085 x119 Click to register CCE Westchester County Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11am - 3 pm 914- 285-4640 Click to register Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the program office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs. Dona Crawford, dm282@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x335 ========================================= Learn to Hatch Chickens Wednesday, July 12, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) Join Livestock Educator, Jason Detzel, for a class on hatching chickens.  Hatching chicks can teach you and your family lessons that will last a lifetime!  In this course you will learn: The biology and process of hatching eggsHow to manage your chicks once they hatchThe best way to hatch chicks using an incubatorWays to treat and manage common health problems of chicksHow to successfully raise your chicks into maturityHow to recognize broody birds and hatch eggs the natural way using mother hensChildren and adults are welcome (children 12 and under are free, but must be accompanied by an adult).  Registration is $10 per person, or $10 for a family/household up to 3 people ($20 for 6) (not including children).  Two ways to register: Online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Chicken-Hatching_251By mail using this printable registration formFor more information or help registering, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x311 or email cad266@cornell.edu. There is a limit of 50 participants so register ahead to save your seat.  With generous support from Cornell's Rice Poultry Fund and the Local Economies Project.    $10 per person, or per family/household/farm up to 3 people ========================================= Owning Donkeys class Saturday, July 15, 2017 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Donkeys are a member of the equine family, but are not just small horses with big ears— there are important differences in behavior and veterinary care.  Join CCE Ulster County and Steve Stiert, owner of Donkey Park, for a class on owning donkeys.  The class will be held at Donkey Park in Ulster Park, NY (specific address will be sent to attendees after registration).Learn about the donkey's attributes and uses, and what is involved in caring for donkeys, including:anatomy and physiologyplanning for owning donkeyshousing and fencingselecting the right donkeysfeeding, grooming, training and breeding considerationsveterinary care and hoofcareThis class takes place amongst the “Little Brays of Sunshine”, a herd of donkeys and one zonkey(!), and will conclude with a 45-minute hike with the donkeys so students can apply their knowledge. All ages are welcome - proper supervision of children is required.  Registration is $20 per person, and children 12 and under are free with an adult. Pre-registration by July 7 is required to attend.  No refunds-if you cannot attend, please have someone come in your place. Two ways to register (*also see important guidelines below):Online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Owning-Donkeys_251.By mail using this printable brochure/registration form.*All attendees must read and adhere to these important guidelines which apply to visitors to Donkey Park. For more information or help registering, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x311 or email cad266@cornell.edu. $20/person, children 12 and under free with an adult Carrie Anne Doyle, cad266@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x311 ========================================= ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course Monday, July 17, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) From outbreaks of E. coli and botulism to Hepatitis A and Norovirus, food borne illnesses cost the United States billions of dollars each year while the fiscal impact on commercial, non-profit and municipal enterprises can total thousands of dollars in addition to possible closure of the kitchen facility, according to the National Restaurant Association.As a result, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) is offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification course for food service managers and employees who work in restaurants, schools, commercial kitchens, catering, hotels and lodging, hospitals, festival and event venues, and at non-profit facilities – anywhere that food is prepared, handled and served.The program is designed to facilitate a review of the textbook and take the certification exam. The certification, which is valid for five years, allows participants to bolster their resumes and build their skill base in regard to food safety.The fee for the one-day program is $150 per person. The fee is non-refundable. Participants must be at least 18 years old. It is required to purchase the ServSafe Manager, 6th Edition textbook from ServSafe and read it prior to the program.  It is recommended to pre-register at least 30 days prior to date of course to insure a seat and allow enough time to read the textbook. Click here to purchase textbook.Product # ESX6RNeed to re-certify? If you need to re-certify, please purchase the updated 6th edition textbook then come for the review and test. The cost is $75.00 per person for re-certification. To Register: ServSafe Registration Form For more information contact CCEUC Nutrition Educator, Janie Greenwald at 845-340-3990 ext. 326, or email at jhg238@cornell.edu. $150 per person for the course and test or $75 for recertification (fee does not include book) Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= Kitchen Classes 2017 Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) Want to enjoy your time in the kitchen? Just beginning to cook? Need some help to cook your favorite meals or expand your repertoire?Join Master Food Preserver, CCE Nutrition Educator, and professional cook of 25 years, Janie Greenwald in 2017 as she hosts Kitchen Classes designed to increase your enjoyment of time spent in the kitchen. Each class fee is $35.00.Two or more classes: $30.00 each class.LOW SUGAR STRAWBERRY PRESERVES                   Thursday, June 22,2017 6pm-9pmLearn the Boiling Water Bath method of preservation. Can and take home a jar of preserves.SPICE BLENDING                                                              Thursday, July20 2017 6pm-8pmTake your same old meals from drab to fab! Taste spices and spice mixes from around the world. Make your own blend to take home.PRESSURE CANNING                                                        Thursday, July 27 2017 6pm-9pm Learn to safely preserve your low acid foods like vegetables, meats, soups, stocks and stews. Take home a jar of whatever we preserve in classQUICK PICKLES                                                          Thursday, August 24 2017 6pm-9pm Learn the Boiling Water Bath method of preserving food from your garden or farm market. Can and take home a jar of dilly beans.All classes provide safe and reliable information and are a completely hands on experience.To register use this Printable Registration Form (mail to our office or drop off) or to be sent a form, contact Janie at 845-340-3990 x326 or email jhg238@cornell.edu $35 each class. Two or more $30.00 each class Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= Kitchen Classes 2017 Thursday, July 27, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) Want to enjoy your time in the kitchen? Just beginning to cook? Need some help to cook your favorite meals or expand your repertoire?Join Master Food Preserver, CCE Nutrition Educator, and professional cook of 25 years, Janie Greenwald in 2017 as she hosts Kitchen Classes designed to increase your enjoyment of time spent in the kitchen. Each class fee is $35.00.Two or more classes: $30.00 each class.LOW SUGAR STRAWBERRY PRESERVES                   Thursday, June 22,2017 6pm-9pmLearn the Boiling Water Bath method of preservation. Can and take home a jar of preserves.SPICE BLENDING                                                              Thursday, July20 2017 6pm-8pmTake your same old meals from drab to fab! Taste spices and spice mixes from around the world. Make your own blend to take home.PRESSURE CANNING                                                        Thursday, July 27 2017 6pm-9pm Learn to safely preserve your low acid foods like vegetables, meats, soups, stocks and stews. Take home a jar of whatever we preserve in classQUICK PICKLES                                                          Thursday, August 24 2017 6pm-9pm Learn the Boiling Water Bath method of preserving food from your garden or farm market. Can and take home a jar of dilly beans.All classes provide safe and reliable information and are a completely hands on experience.To register use this Printable Registration Form (mail to our office or drop off) or to be sent a form, contact Janie at 845-340-3990 x326 or email jhg238@cornell.edu $35 each class. Two or more $30.00 each class Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= 2017 Ulster County 4-H Fair Monday, July 31, 2017 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fair Books and Guidelines4-H Youth Building (Static) Fair Book 4-H Animal Science and Tractor Safety Fair Book Cloverbud_Guide  All 4-Hers ages 5-7 years as of Jan 1st 20172017- Animal Health Requirements from NYS Ag and Markets Fair Prep Newsletter Project Record- General record can be used for all projects except Dog, Horse, and Rabbits/Cavies. We encourage more experienced youth to seek project-specific records to deepen their knowledge in a project area. Ask 4-H Staff for help finding these. 2017 4-H  Fair Schedule - Updated regularly, please check back often!4-H Pass Policy- Wristband and admission policies and processes Ulster County Fair Website- http://ulstercountyfair.com/  ========================================= ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course Monday, August 14, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) From outbreaks of E. coli and botulism to Hepatitis A and Norovirus, food borne illnesses cost the United States billions of dollars each year while the fiscal impact on commercial, non-profit and municipal enterprises can total thousands of dollars in addition to possible closure of the kitchen facility, according to the National Restaurant Association.As a result, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) is offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification course for food service managers and employees who work in restaurants, schools, commercial kitchens, catering, hotels and lodging, hospitals, festival and event venues, and at non-profit facilities – anywhere that food is prepared, handled and served.The program is designed to facilitate a review of the textbook and take the certification exam. The certification, which is valid for five years, allows participants to bolster their resumes and build their skill base in regard to food safety.The fee for the one-day program is $150 per person. The fee is non-refundable. Participants must be at least 18 years old. It is required to purchase the ServSafe Manager, 6th Edition textbook from ServSafe and read it prior to the program.  It is recommended to pre-register at least 30 days prior to date of course to insure a seat and allow enough time to read the textbook. Click here to purchase textbook.Product # ESX6RNeed to re-certify? If you need to re-certify, please purchase the updated 6th edition textbook then come for the review and test. The cost is $75.00 per person for re-certification. To Register: ServSafe Registration Form For more information contact CCEUC Nutrition Educator, Janie Greenwald at 845-340-3990 ext. 326, or email at jhg238@cornell.edu. $150 per person for the course and test or $75 for recertification (fee does not include book) Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= Kitchen Classes 2017 Thursday, August 24, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) Want to enjoy your time in the kitchen? Just beginning to cook? Need some help to cook your favorite meals or expand your repertoire?Join Master Food Preserver, CCE Nutrition Educator, and professional cook of 25 years, Janie Greenwald in 2017 as she hosts Kitchen Classes designed to increase your enjoyment of time spent in the kitchen. Each class fee is $35.00.Two or more classes: $30.00 each class.LOW SUGAR STRAWBERRY PRESERVES                   Thursday, June 22,2017 6pm-9pmLearn the Boiling Water Bath method of preservation. Can and take home a jar of preserves.SPICE BLENDING                                                              Thursday, July20 2017 6pm-8pmTake your same old meals from drab to fab! Taste spices and spice mixes from around the world. Make your own blend to take home.PRESSURE CANNING                                                        Thursday, July 27 2017 6pm-9pm Learn to safely preserve your low acid foods like vegetables, meats, soups, stocks and stews. Take home a jar of whatever we preserve in classQUICK PICKLES                                                          Thursday, August 24 2017 6pm-9pm Learn the Boiling Water Bath method of preserving food from your garden or farm market. Can and take home a jar of dilly beans.All classes provide safe and reliable information and are a completely hands on experience.To register use this Printable Registration Form (mail to our office or drop off) or to be sent a form, contact Janie at 845-340-3990 x326 or email jhg238@cornell.edu $35 each class. Two or more $30.00 each class Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= Getting Started with Rotational Grazing Friday, August 25, 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This is a 2-day hands-on clinic that will provide you with the practical skills to implement a rotational grazing system on your property.  Join livestock educator Jason Detzel in cooperation with guest speakers, to explore the topic of rotational grazing and how you can utilize this tool to improve the efficiency of your operation and the overall health of your animals.Rotational grazing can increase your profits by lowering your feed costs, improving your pasture swards, decreasing your on farm labor, producing healthier animals, and combating parasites.The clinic will be divided into 2 parts: August 25:  Classroom portion of the clinic at CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road in Kingston)August 26:  Farm visit at a participating farm (address to be announced after registration is complete).You’re not required to attend both the class and farm visit, and registration pays for both, but you must attend the class August 25 class to attend the August 26 farm visit.Registration per person is $20 or just $10 for 2017 CCEUC Agriculture Program Enrolled members. Children 12 and under free with an adult. For more information on ag enrollment click here.Registration information will be posted soon or to be sent a brochure/registration materials as soon as they are available, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x311 or email cad266@cornell.edu.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the program office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs. Carrie Anne Doyle, cad266@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x311 ========================================= Getting Started with Rotational Grazing Saturday, August 26, 2017 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm This is a 2-day hands-on clinic that will provide you with the practical skills to implement a rotational grazing system on your property.  Join livestock educator Jason Detzel in cooperation with guest speakers, to explore the topic of rotational grazing and how you can utilize this tool to improve the efficiency of your operation and the overall health of your animals.Rotational grazing can increase your profits by lowering your feed costs, improving your pasture swards, decreasing your on farm labor, producing healthier animals, and combating parasites.The clinic will be divided into 2 parts: August 25:  Classroom portion of the clinic at CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road in Kingston)August 26:  Farm visit at a participating farm (address to be announced after registration is complete).You’re not required to attend both the class and farm visit, and registration pays for both, but you must attend the class August 25 class to attend the August 26 farm visit.Registration per person is $20 or just $10 for 2017 CCEUC Agriculture Program Enrolled members. Children 12 and under free with an adult. For more information on ag enrollment click here.Registration information will be posted soon or to be sent a brochure/registration materials as soon as they are available, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x311 or email cad266@cornell.edu.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the program office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs. Carrie Anne Doyle, cad266@cornell.edu, (845) 340-3990 x311 ========================================= ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course Monday, September 11, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) From outbreaks of E. coli and botulism to Hepatitis A and Norovirus, food borne illnesses cost the United States billions of dollars each year while the fiscal impact on commercial, non-profit and municipal enterprises can total thousands of dollars in addition to possible closure of the kitchen facility, according to the National Restaurant Association.As a result, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) is offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification course for food service managers and employees who work in restaurants, schools, commercial kitchens, catering, hotels and lodging, hospitals, festival and event venues, and at non-profit facilities – anywhere that food is prepared, handled and served.The program is designed to facilitate a review of the textbook and take the certification exam. The certification, which is valid for five years, allows participants to bolster their resumes and build their skill base in regard to food safety.The fee for the one-day program is $150 per person. The fee is non-refundable. Participants must be at least 18 years old. It is required to purchase the ServSafe Manager, 6th Edition textbook from ServSafe and read it prior to the program.  It is recommended to pre-register at least 30 days prior to date of course to insure a seat and allow enough time to read the textbook. Click here to purchase textbook.Product # ESX6RNeed to re-certify? If you need to re-certify, please purchase the updated 6th edition textbook then come for the review and test. The cost is $75.00 per person for re-certification. To Register: ServSafe Registration Form For more information contact CCEUC Nutrition Educator, Janie Greenwald at 845-340-3990 ext. 326, or email at jhg238@cornell.edu. $150 per person for the course and test or $75 for recertification (fee does not include book) Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course Monday, October 23, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) From outbreaks of E. coli and botulism to Hepatitis A and Norovirus, food borne illnesses cost the United States billions of dollars each year while the fiscal impact on commercial, non-profit and municipal enterprises can total thousands of dollars in addition to possible closure of the kitchen facility, according to the National Restaurant Association.As a result, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) is offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification course for food service managers and employees who work in restaurants, schools, commercial kitchens, catering, hotels and lodging, hospitals, festival and event venues, and at non-profit facilities – anywhere that food is prepared, handled and served.The program is designed to facilitate a review of the textbook and take the certification exam. The certification, which is valid for five years, allows participants to bolster their resumes and build their skill base in regard to food safety.The fee for the one-day program is $150 per person. The fee is non-refundable. Participants must be at least 18 years old. It is required to purchase the ServSafe Manager, 6th Edition textbook from ServSafe and read it prior to the program.  It is recommended to pre-register at least 30 days prior to date of course to insure a seat and allow enough time to read the textbook. Click here to purchase textbook.Product # ESX6RNeed to re-certify? If you need to re-certify, please purchase the updated 6th edition textbook then come for the review and test. The cost is $75.00 per person for re-certification. To Register: ServSafe Registration Form For more information contact CCEUC Nutrition Educator, Janie Greenwald at 845-340-3990 ext. 326, or email at jhg238@cornell.edu. $150 per person for the course and test or $75 for recertification (fee does not include book) Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course Monday, November 20, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) From outbreaks of E. coli and botulism to Hepatitis A and Norovirus, food borne illnesses cost the United States billions of dollars each year while the fiscal impact on commercial, non-profit and municipal enterprises can total thousands of dollars in addition to possible closure of the kitchen facility, according to the National Restaurant Association.As a result, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) is offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification course for food service managers and employees who work in restaurants, schools, commercial kitchens, catering, hotels and lodging, hospitals, festival and event venues, and at non-profit facilities – anywhere that food is prepared, handled and served.The program is designed to facilitate a review of the textbook and take the certification exam. The certification, which is valid for five years, allows participants to bolster their resumes and build their skill base in regard to food safety.The fee for the one-day program is $150 per person. The fee is non-refundable. Participants must be at least 18 years old. It is required to purchase the ServSafe Manager, 6th Edition textbook from ServSafe and read it prior to the program.  It is recommended to pre-register at least 30 days prior to date of course to insure a seat and allow enough time to read the textbook. Click here to purchase textbook.Product # ESX6RNeed to re-certify? If you need to re-certify, please purchase the updated 6th edition textbook then come for the review and test. The cost is $75.00 per person for re-certification. To Register: ServSafe Registration Form For more information contact CCEUC Nutrition Educator, Janie Greenwald at 845-340-3990 ext. 326, or email at jhg238@cornell.edu. $150 per person for the course and test or $75 for recertification (fee does not include book) Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu ========================================= ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course Monday, December 18, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm CCE Ulster County (232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) Kingston, New York 12401) From outbreaks of E. coli and botulism to Hepatitis A and Norovirus, food borne illnesses cost the United States billions of dollars each year while the fiscal impact on commercial, non-profit and municipal enterprises can total thousands of dollars in addition to possible closure of the kitchen facility, according to the National Restaurant Association.As a result, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) is offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification course for food service managers and employees who work in restaurants, schools, commercial kitchens, catering, hotels and lodging, hospitals, festival and event venues, and at non-profit facilities – anywhere that food is prepared, handled and served.The program is designed to facilitate a review of the textbook and take the certification exam. The certification, which is valid for five years, allows participants to bolster their resumes and build their skill base in regard to food safety.The fee for the one-day program is $150 per person. The fee is non-refundable. Participants must be at least 18 years old. It is required to purchase the ServSafe Manager, 6th Edition textbook from ServSafe and read it prior to the program.  It is recommended to pre-register at least 30 days prior to date of course to insure a seat and allow enough time to read the textbook. Click here to purchase textbook.Product # ESX6RNeed to re-certify? If you need to re-certify, please purchase the updated 6th edition textbook then come for the review and test. The cost is $75.00 per person for re-certification. To Register: ServSafe Registration Form For more information contact CCEUC Nutrition Educator, Janie Greenwald at 845-340-3990 ext. 326, or email at jhg238@cornell.edu. $150 per person for the course and test or $75 for recertification (fee does not include book) Janie Greenwald, jhg238@cornell.edu =========================================