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February 4, 2010
On February 4, 2010, at 6pm Autumn's Harvest Farm will host a Pig Butchering 101 course Pig breeds utilized at Autumn’s Harvest Farm and why we utilize them, different parts of the pig and what they can be utilized for. Step by step breakdown and butchering of a whole pig. The cost is $50 per person which is non–refundable (limit 10). Description - In this class we are hoping to help people achieve a better understanding of what butchering a pig involves. This class will assist students in obtaining the basic skills needed to butcher a pig. We will end the class with a sausage taste test from sausages made at Autumn’s Harvest farm.
February 10, 2010
Cornell Lecture: The Evolving Paradigm of Agriculture as a Source of Food, Fuel, and Chemicals on February 10, 2010 - 12:15PM to 1:15PM at Emerson Hall 135, by Dr. Larry Walker, Professor, Biological and Environmental Engineering
February 10, 2010
Movie: The Garden on February 10, 2010 - 7:00PM to 8:30PM at Willard Straight Theater, Cornell. When the largest community garden in the United States – in the middle of South Central LA - is threatened, the low-income Latinos who farm there band together to fight corrupt politicians, greedy developers, and racism to save their oasis. "This intricate and compelling documentary paints a saddening portrait of American politics." (NY Times) Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2009. More at thegardenmovie.com. 35mm. ADMISSION INFO: $4/students; kids 12 and under, $5/seniors, $6.50/general admission
February 13, 2010
Movie: The Garden on February 10, 2010 - 5:00PM at Willard Straight Theater, Cornell. When the largest community garden in the United States – in the middle of South Central LA - is threatened, the low-income Latinos who farm there band together to fight corrupt politicians, greedy developers, and racism to save their oasis."This intricate and compelling documentary paints a saddening portrait of American politics." (NY Times) Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2009. More at thegardenmovie.com. 35mm. ADMISSION INFO: $4/students; kids 12 and under, $5/seniors, $6.50/general admission
February 17, 2010
2010 Master Composter Volunteer Training Wednesday evenings, Feb. 17-May 5 (no class March 24), 6:30-8:30pm (Application deadline: Friday, January 29). Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY. Join this enthusiastic group committed to promoting responsible composting in Tompkins County. Training involves 20 hours of class time covering composting in depth, and 20 hours of practical internship. After completing the training, Master Composters give back to the community in a variety of outreach activities. Contact Adam Michaelides at 607-272-2292 x124 for information or to receive 2010 Training announcements.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Locally-Grown Foods Festival on Friday, February 19, 5:00-8:00 pm at Union Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Corning NY. Cornell Cooperative Extension invites consumers to meet regional farmers and sample locally produced meats, vegetables, fruits, cheese, wines, microbrews and other farm products at the first-ever Locally-Grown Foods Festival in Corning, NY. At least a dozen local producers will be present to talk about their farms and to share information on buying local products. The event will feature a series of mini-classes on working with local butchers, how to join a Community Supported Agriculture cooperative, the benefits of buying local meats and produce, and more. Some local products will be available for sale and Food Stamps will be accepted toward purchases. The Locally-Grown Foods Festival will be held on Friday, February 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Union Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza in Corning, next to the Nasser Civic Center Skating Rink. Admission is $5 per individual/$10 per family. Call Steuben County Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 to register or for more information, or email Kerri Bartlett at ksb29@cornell.edu. Reservations are appreciated by February 17 so that an appropriate amount of samples can be prepared.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Join us for the 12th Annual Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-off and WinterFest, Saturday, February 20th, 2010, from 11:30am to 4:30pm. Over 30 restaurants compete for the titles of Best Chili and Wings in the People's Choice, Vegetarian & Meat, and the Official Judging competition. Events include Chili & Hot Wing Tasting, Mechanical Bull Riding, Chili Idol Karaoke, Iron Chef, Farmers Market, Wine & Beer Tasting, Music, Contests and Prizes. Tickets to Taste are $5 for 5, $10 for 11, or our VIP tickets are 10 for $20 (and you get a special VIP line at each booth). Each ticket gets you a 2-3oz sample of chili or a comparable sample of other items from wine to wings. For more information contact Matt, Marketing and Events Manager, at 607-277-8679 or email matt@downtownithaca.com.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
On-going volunteer efforts in Central New York are documenting the history of farm families that had Holstein herds, all breed enthusiasts and others with stories about dairy farming are welcome at an informal gathering at 7:30 pm Tuesday, February 23rd in the Ag Center, 100 Easton St, Morrisville. Dr. Milt Sernett, professor emeritus of Syracuse University and a volunteer with the Smithfield Community Association will present local dairy history and facilitate a discussion. (sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County).
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A Home Food Preserving Workshop from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 will be held at the Varna Community Center, 943 Dryden Road (Rte 366). Members of IthaCan will lead hands-on activities in canning, cellaring, pickling, and drying. For more information and to RSVP, visit IthaCan's free online social networking site.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Civic Dialogue presentation tackling issues related to Health and Food Security, featuring Civic Leader Fellows Bethany Schroeder, President of the Board of Directors of the Ithaca Health Alliance and Jemila Sequeira, Gardens for Humanity, Whole Community Project, Cornell Cooperative Extension. On Wednesday, February 24 and Wednesday, April 21 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Women's Community Building. Light Dinner and Childcare are provided both evenings! Please register so that food and childcare arrangements can be accommodated: cupsc@cornell.edu. or 607-255-1148. Civic Dialogues involve community members and leaders, student activists, and school faculty in problem solving about particular issues to provide collective action. Sponsored by the Cornell Public Service Center and co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Whole Community Project of CCE, the Ithaca Health Alliance, the Ithaca Free Clinic, and the the Office of Government and Community Relations at CornellUniversity.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening, Thursday, February 25, 6:30-8:30 pm, Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY. Learn where to site your garden, how to prepare the soil, how to start seeds, how to plant, when to mulch, which easy veggies to try first, and so on. Pat Curran, Horticulture Educator, will also discuss favorite varieties, container gardening, and harvesting tips. Please pre-register so we may prepare a sufficient number of handouts. Fee: $5. For additional information, call 272-2292.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Beginner Maple Workshop, Saturday, February 27, 9:00 am to 12 Noon, Hamley’s Sugarhouse, 70 Frost Hollow Road, Barton, NY $10 registration includes class materials and pancake breakfast. Please call SCHUYLER County Cooperative Extension at 607-535-7161 for more details.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
SUGAR MOON OPEN HOUSE at Sapsquatch on 2.28.09 - 11 am 3pm. Join us for stories, music, food, and fun as we gather 'round the boiler and welcome this years sugar moon. Kids activities during the day and tours at 12:00 and 2:00pm. Donate and support your local sugaring folk. Enjoy sledding, hiking, and a moonlight sugarbush tour. Donations accepted.
Ongoing:
Saturdays in February, Ithaca Farmers Market from 11am-2pm at the Women’s Community Building.
At Sapsquatch, sugarbush tours are offered every Saturday (2/27 thru 4/3) at 1:00pm. Tours of the sugarbush including the history, lore, and process of sugaring will be offered EVERY SATURDAY at 1:00 pm from February 27 thru April 3. Learn about the progression of sugaring from the time of the Native Americans to present. Try your hand at tapping. Taste sap and syrup. Donations accepted.
Future Events:
Annual Local Foods Volunteer Celebration! Monday, March 1, time & location to-be-determined. Are you enthusiastic about growing, eating, preparing or preserving locally grown foods? Come celebrate with other locavores and join a fun team of farmers, chefs, gardeners, nutritionists and many others working together to promote local foods and farms in our community. Meet & mingle with others interested in local foods and find out how you can put your talents to use with an existing project, or start a new one! For more information or to rsvp, contact Liz Karabinakis at 607-272-2292 x190
Garden Educators Network Gathering, Tuesday, March 2, 6:00-7:30 pm. Geared toward any formal and informal educators interested in garden based education. Presentations from fellow educators on a variety of topics, share resources and curriculum ideas, and work on strategies to spread gardens in the community. Contact Josh Dolan with questions or presentation proposals at jd285@cornell.edu, 272-2292. Meets again on Tuesday March 30, 6:00-7:30 pm.
Winter Worm Composting Class, Saturday, March 6, 10:00 am – 12 Noon, Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY, This hands-on class teaches all you’ll need to know about “vermicomposting,” an indoor composting system that is easy and produces particularly rich compost for your garden and houseplants. Each paying household will go home with a working worm bin. Fee: $10 per household Register early, space is limited. Contact Adam Michaelides at 607-272-2292 x124 for more information.
Community Food Growing Series: Soils & Site Prep Techniques, Monday, March 8 , 6:00–8:00 pm. Healthy soil is the basic building block of healthy vegetables. This session will cover organic sil management and a selection of techniques used to prepare your soil for gardening. Instructors: Pat Curran and Josh Dolan. $5/session or $20 for the entire series. Pre-registration required. Contact Josh Dolan at sapsquatch7@gmail.com or call 607-272-2292.
Food Gardening Panel Discussion, Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30 pm, Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY. A panel of Master Gardeners and others with years of food growing experience will share some advanced ways to maximize your crop and extend the growing season. This workshop assumes that attendees have had some growing experience. Fee: $5. Pre-registration recommended; call (607) 272-2292.
Community Food Growing Series: Composting Techniques, Monday, March 15 , 6:00–8:00 pm, Master Composter Volunteers will present a variety of small to medium scale composting methods and a Question & Answer session. $5/class or $20 for the entire series. Call 607-272-2292 to preregister.
NYS MAPLE WEEKEND -- 3.20 & 3.21 – 10am to 5pm. In cooperation with the NYS Maple Producers Association, visit the Sapsquatch sugarbush and enjoy a pancake breakfast, syrup samples, tapping demonstrations, live music, tours, and more!
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair, Sunday March 21, 12:00-3:00 pm, Boynton Middle School, 1601 N. Cayuga Street, Ithaca. What is CSA? Learn about this partnership between consumers and farmers; meet and talk with more than 12 area CSA farmers in one place! There will be activities to keep the kids busy, and space to sit and review farm information. For more information, contact Debbie Teeter at Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 607-272-2292.
Community Food Growing Series: Seed Starting, Monday, March 22 , 6:00–8:00 pm, In this session, we finally get our hands dirty! We will be sowing the first seeds of the seaon such a tomatoes and cabbage, and learning how to make our own potting soil . Instructors: Pat Curran and Josh Dolan. $5/session or $20 for the entire series. Pre-registration required. Contact Josh Dolan at sapsquatch7@gmail.com or call 607-272-2292.
AgStravaganza! Saturday, March 27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, The Shops at Ithaca Mall, off Rt. 13 North, Ithaca. Family fun, informational exhibits, hands-on activities, agriculture videos for kids, tons of farm animals, dairy food samples, antique and modern tractors, Ronnie Raindrop, and more! Sponsored by Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension in cooperation with the Tompkins County Farm Bureau. For more information, contact Debbie Teeter at 607-272-2292.
Community Food Growing Series: Training for Garden Mentors & Site Coordinators, Monday, March 29 , 6:00–8:00 pm, For gardeners who would like to help their community grow more food, this session will orient new Communtiy Food Growers into our Garden Mentor program, and explore the many resources and consdierations for managing existing gardens and establishing new ones. Instructor: Josh Dolan. $5/session or $20 for the entire series. Pre-registration required. Contact Josh Dolan at sapsquatch7@gmail.com or call 607-272-2292.
Garden Educators Network Gathering, Tuesday, March 30, 6:00-7:30pm, Geared toward any formal and informal educators interested in garden based education. Presentations from fellow educators on a variety of topics, share resources and curriculum ideas, and work on strategies to spread gardens in the community. Contact Josh Dolan with questions or presentation proposals at jd285@cornell.edu, 272-2292.
Growing Fruit at Home, Saturday, April 17, full day program, Reisinger’s Apple Country, Watkins Glen, Growing fruit at home can be fun and provide your family with fresh, flavorful and nutritious food. Come learn the basics you’ll need to succeed! We’ll cover apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. $10/person, pre-registration required, call 687-4020
2010 Compost Fair, Saturday, May 1, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca. Celebrate spring’s arrival by stopping by the fair for a guaranteed good time! See and experience all aspects of composting. Learn more than you ever thought possible about making and using “black gold.” Teams of Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions. There will be interactive displays, activities for kids and continuous tours of our composting demonstration site. Prize drawings will be held at 3:30 pm for all attendees and everyone registered on the Tompkins County Compost Map (register by filling out a card at Cooperative Extension or click on “Get on the map!” on our website: ccetompkins.org/compost). Admission is free and open to the public. See you at the fair!
June 2010. Meat Processing and Food Safety Certificate Program. SUNY Cobleskill will be offering this program in January and June. This intensive hand on training program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills students require entering employment in the meat processing industry. Students will be skilled in sanitation, food safety, slaughter, meat cutting and processing. As part of the students’ preparation for the industry, the program consists of specialized training in the accuracy of cutting, knife handling, portion control, merchandizing and the utilization of all products. The program includes: Safety and Sanitation, Species Harvesting/Slaughtering, Primal Fabrication, Retail Cutting and Wrapping, and Customer Relations. The cost for this program is $2,995 which includes textbook, hard hat, frock, 5 inch boning knife, 12 inch butcher knife and safety cutting glove. For more information about this program contact SUNY Cobleskill at 518-255-5528 or Training@cobleskill.edu.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair, Sunday March 21, 12:00-3:00 pm, Boynton Middle School, 1601 N. Cayuga Street, Ithaca. What is CSA? Learn about this partnership between consumers and farmers; meet and talk with more than 12 area CSA farmers in one place! There will be activities to keep the kids busy, and space to sit and review farm information. For more information, contact Debbie Teeter at Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 607-272-2292.
Community Food Growing Series: Seed Starting, Monday, March 22 , 6:00–8:00 pm, In this session, we finally get our hands dirty! We will be sowing the first seeds of the seaon such a tomatoes and cabbage, and learning how to make our own potting soil . Instructors: Pat Curran and Josh Dolan. $5/session or $20 for the entire series. Pre-registration required. Contact Josh Dolan at sapsquatch7@gmail.com or call 607-272-2292.
AgStravaganza! Saturday, March 27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, The Shops at Ithaca Mall, off Rt. 13 North, Ithaca. Family fun, informational exhibits, hands-on activities, agriculture videos for kids, tons of farm animals, dairy food samples, antique and modern tractors, Ronnie Raindrop, and more! Sponsored by Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension in cooperation with the Tompkins County Farm Bureau. For more information, contact Debbie Teeter at 607-272-2292.
Community Food Growing Series: Training for Garden Mentors & Site Coordinators, Monday, March 29 , 6:00–8:00 pm, For gardeners who would like to help their community grow more food, this session will orient new Communtiy Food Growers into our Garden Mentor program, and explore the many resources and consdierations for managing existing gardens and establishing new ones. Instructor: Josh Dolan. $5/session or $20 for the entire series. Pre-registration required. Contact Josh Dolan at sapsquatch7@gmail.com or call 607-272-2292.
Garden Educators Network Gathering, Tuesday, March 30, 6:00-7:30pm, Geared toward any formal and informal educators interested in garden based education. Presentations from fellow educators on a variety of topics, share resources and curriculum ideas, and work on strategies to spread gardens in the community. Contact Josh Dolan with questions or presentation proposals at jd285@cornell.edu, 272-2292.
Growing Fruit at Home, Saturday, April 17, full day program, Reisinger’s Apple Country, Watkins Glen, Growing fruit at home can be fun and provide your family with fresh, flavorful and nutritious food. Come learn the basics you’ll need to succeed! We’ll cover apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. $10/person, pre-registration required, call 687-4020
2010 Compost Fair, Saturday, May 1, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca. Celebrate spring’s arrival by stopping by the fair for a guaranteed good time! See and experience all aspects of composting. Learn more than you ever thought possible about making and using “black gold.” Teams of Master Composters will be on hand to answer your questions. There will be interactive displays, activities for kids and continuous tours of our composting demonstration site. Prize drawings will be held at 3:30 pm for all attendees and everyone registered on the Tompkins County Compost Map (register by filling out a card at Cooperative Extension or click on “Get on the map!” on our website: ccetompkins.org/compost). Admission is free and open to the public. See you at the fair!
June 2010. Meat Processing and Food Safety Certificate Program. SUNY Cobleskill will be offering this program in January and June. This intensive hand on training program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills students require entering employment in the meat processing industry. Students will be skilled in sanitation, food safety, slaughter, meat cutting and processing. As part of the students’ preparation for the industry, the program consists of specialized training in the accuracy of cutting, knife handling, portion control, merchandizing and the utilization of all products. The program includes: Safety and Sanitation, Species Harvesting/Slaughtering, Primal Fabrication, Retail Cutting and Wrapping, and Customer Relations. The cost for this program is $2,995 which includes textbook, hard hat, frock, 5 inch boning knife, 12 inch butcher knife and safety cutting glove. For more information about this program contact SUNY Cobleskill at 518-255-5528 or Training@cobleskill.edu.
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