CCE Genesee Annual Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:30 am - 9:00 am Terry Hills , 5122 Clinton St Rd , Batavia, NY 14020 Join us onTuesday, October 20th from 7:30 -9:00 amat Terry Hills Restaurant for an early morning of reflection and "New Beginnings" with guest speaker Chad Klotzbach!Limited in-person & virtual options are available.  So that we can plan for your attendance, please register here. Free ========================================= Free Family Resiliency Webinars Fall 2020 Wednesday, August 26, 2020 11:30 am - 7:00 pm AUGUST WEBINARS CONNECTING CULTURE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES Wednesday, August 26; 11:30 am-12:30 pm Educators and service providers are invited to learn more about financial education for different Latino cultures. https://www.uaex.edu/life-skills-wellness/persona... ADVANCE CARE PLANNING: NOW MORE THAN EVER Now is the time to make known end-of-life health care wishes in writing--a process called advance care planning. Thursday, August 27; 11 am-noon https://z.umn.edu/ACPam Thursday, August 27; 7-8 pm https://z.umn.edu/ACPpm SEPTEMBER WEBINARS COMO ORGANIZAR Y GUARDAR EN UN LUGAR SEGURO LOS DOCUMENTOS IMPORTANTES Wednesday, September 2; 10-11 am Esta presentacion en linea y en espanol esta culturalmente orientada en como ordenar y guardar los documentos importantes en la vida diaria y para casos inesperados. https://z.umn.edu/Organizardocumentos RELIEVING PAYDAY LOANS Wednesday, September 9; 6:30-7:30 pm Are you stuck with a high priced payday loan? Participate in this webinar to learn how to escape the 'payday loan debt trap’. https://z.umn.edu/paydaylending LET'S TALK ABOUT DISCIPLINE: INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL AGE Monday, September 14; 7-8 pm Join us to discuss how to discipline infants, toddlers and preschoolers for the health and well-being of them and parents. https://z.umn.edu/DiscITP WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Thursday, September 17; 7-8 pm In this webinar you will learn three simple steps to make meal planning easier. https://z.umn.edu/whats4dinner LET'S TALK ABOUT DISCIPLINE: EARLY AND LATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE Monday, September 21; 7-8 pm Make daily informed decisions on discipline for the health and well-being of early and late elementary age children. https://z.umn.edu/DiscELE MENTAL WELL-BEING AND SELF-CARE Tuesday, September 22; 1-2 pm How do we care for ourselves mentally while navigating a challenging time? http://z.umn.edu/MentalWellbeing-SelfCare BUILDING YOUR CREDIT HISTORY Understand your credit report and score, how to obtain copies, correct mistakes, and identify steps to build your credit history. Beginners welcome! Wednesday September 23; 11 am-noon https://z.umn.edu/credithistoryam Wednesday, September 23; 7-8 pm https://z.umn.edu/credithistorypm FEEDING YOUR SCHOOL AGED CHILD Thursday, September 24; 10-11 am Discover helpful tips, learn simple snacks and meals and explore the school nutrition program. https://z.umn.edu/feedingschoolchildren LET'S TALK ABOUT DISCIPLINE: PRE-TEEN & TEEN Monday, September 28; 7-8 pm Learn how to make better discipline decisions on a daily basis for the well-being of your pre-teen and teen. https://z.umn.edu/DiscPTT PLANNING HOLIDAY SPENDING IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC Tuesday, September 29; 10-11 am Consider what holiday spending will look like this year and explore what will work for your own unique situation. https://z.umn.edu/HolidaySpending OCTOBER WEBINARS INTRODUCTION TO RENTWISE Thursday, October 1; 10-11 am Professionals are invited to this introduction of RentWise, a tenant education program, to learn about incorporating this curriculum into their programming. https://z.umn.edu/rentwiseoct20 PREPARING FOR WORKPLACE BENEFIT OPEN SEASON DECISIONS Learn more about workplace benefits and identify strategies to maximize available resources. Tuesday, October 6; 11 am- noon https://z.umn.edu/WorkplaceBenefitDecisionsAM Tuesday, October 6; 7-8 pm https://z.umn.edu/WorkplaceBenefitDecisionsPM FUN AROUND THE TABLE: FAMILY GAME NIGHT Thursday, October 8; 6:30-7:30 pm Join other MN families to play trivia online and learn about health, 4-H, finances and much more in a fun way. http://z.umn.edu/funaroundthetable HEALTH INSURANCE BASICS This workshop will introduce tools to help families make the best health insurance decisions. Tuesday, October 13; 11 am-noon https://z.umn.edu/healthinsuranceAM Tuesday, October 13; 7-8 pm https://z.umn.edu/healthinsurancePM WHO'S ON YOUR FINANCIAL TEAM? Thursday, October 15; 3-4 pm To get your financial house in order, it takes a team of professionals. Who should be on your team? https://z.umn.edu/BldgFinancialTeam PUT SAVINGS TO WORK Tuesday, October 20; 11 am-noon Learn about saving and investing to make your money work for you. https://z.umn.edu/savings COVID-19: COLLEGE PARENTS SPEAK OUT Wednesday, October 21; 2-3 pm This webinar will provide information on the pandemic challenges that face young adult’s college education. https://z.umn.edu/CollegeParentsSpeakOutWebinar WHEN IT'S FAMILY: FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF OLDER ADULTS Thursday, October 22; noon-1 pm Elder family financial exploitation (EFFE) is one of the most prevalent types of elder abuse. Learn critical steps to help prevent and address EFFE. https://z.umn.edu/EFFEwebinar LIGHTEN UP: LETTING GO OF CLUTTER Tuesday, October 27; 7-8 pm Participants will explore the health and financial benefits of decluttering and be introduced to the KonMari Method. https://z.umn.edu/LetGoOfClutter For more information contact: Sam Roth; sroth@umn.edu Sara Croymans; croym001@umn.edu ; 320-226-6052 Find these webinars and more at: https://z.umn.edu/FRWebinars ========================================= A Witch's Garden Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm This program is free and open to the public.“A Witch’s Garden.” Witches were once considered wise women and healers. They used plants they grew or found in their environment to cure ills as well as cast spells. You too may have your very own witch's garden...come explore the folklore and plants of the witch.You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 28, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lceiqqzIiHt2jHAyUq2RyNcobpkZ-c8h0 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ========================================= 4-H Halloween Fair Monday, October 26, 2020 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 420 East Main Street , Batavia, NY 14020 Click here for the flyerClick here for entry tags ========================================= 4-H October Photo Contest Entries Due! Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Put your photography skills to the test and join our monthly 4-H Photo Contest!Entered photos will be posted on the Genesee County 4-H Facebook Page. Page followers will vote for their favorite photos by "liking" the photos. CCE Staff reserves the right to select which photos are posted to ensure photos are appropriate and follow contest rules.Contest Rules:1.Open to all Genesee County 4-H Members.2.Photo must be taken by the 4-H member that is entering the photo.3.Limit of 1 entry per category per 4-H member.4.If your photo includes people, make sure to ask their permission before entering it.5.Winning photos will be selected by number of "likes" on Facebook. The photo with the most "likes" in each age division per category will receive a prize. Age Divisions (as of Jan. 1, 2021) Junior: 13 and under Senior: 14 and upOctober Contest Categories Fall Halloween Filtered Photo - use a filter on your camera or an editing app to enhance your photo!October Contest Entries are due October 31st. Click here for the online entry link or email your photo with your Age Division and Category to genesee4h@cornell.edu.Photography Tips! Adapted from Book 1 Photography Basics, National 4-H Curriculum Focus: subject is sharp and clear. Exposure: The photo is not too dark or too light. Lighting: The subject has the right lighting, so that it looks great. Distance: The subject fills the frame, without any empty space. Composition: The frame highlights the focal point without clutter. Appeal: The photo is interesting.  ========================================= Garden Talk - Tips for Growing Orchids Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Orchids are one of the most beautiful houseplants you can grow. Join Master Gardener Jane G. as she gives us her tips and tricks for growing Orchids. This program is FREE.  Please register in advance for this meeting at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtfu-hqzIsHtS9Jp2EzRK0rOJJlwPakY7aAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.This program will be recorded and posted to our YouTube page. Free Janice Beglinger, jmb374@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x132 ========================================= Produce Safety Alliance Remote Grower Training Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Join Virtual PSA Trainers on November 10th-12, 2020, from 12:30-3:30pm each day via Zoom to gain your required food safety training by the Food Safety Modernization Act and many 3rd party food safety audits, such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).PSA Trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in the area of worker health, hygiene, soil amendments, wildlife, agricultural water, post-harvest handling and sanitation, along with how to develop a Farm Food Safety Plan. Activities and interaction time among peers will also occur each day to meet the requirements from AFDO and the Produce Safety Alliance related to attendee engagement.Each participant farm will receive a manual. The manual includes curriculum module slides and slide notes divided by tabs with learning objectives. Additionally, references, a glossary, and FSMA-specific information is included. Registration is required by November 1st in order to ensure each farm receives the manual prior to the course beginning.All participants that attended the entire course (all 7 modules) are eligible to receive a certificate from AFDO (Association of Food and Drug Officials) that verifies they completed the training course. As this is a remote delivered course, participant engagement and attendance will be monitored by trainers throughout the three days of training. This includes the need for access to high-speed reliable internet, a webcam turned on the entire 3 days during the sessions, and a computer/laptop to participate in the Zoom sessions. Attendees will ONLY be eligible for an AFDO certificate of course completion if they attend and participate in all sessions. Registration is at a cost of $30/farm. This course is open to in-state participants only. Please be advised that refunds are not available. Registration is required by November 1st to ensure that mailing of manuals can occur in a timely fashion and that farms will receive them prior to the start of the training on November 10th.Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2020remotepsatraining_203If you are uncertain whether the course is for you, you are welcome to contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu or (607) 584-5007. $30/Farm ========================================= Virtual Learning Food Safety & Wash/Pack Facilities Monday, November 16, 2020 8:45 am - 1:15 pm Monday, November 16, 20208:45am - 1:15pmpresented by Robert Hadad and Caitlin Tucker, CCE Cornell Vegetable ProgramFREE Training!Register by visiting: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pdeitpzopHddDRSBpt_dWf2eptEhenK0h Or contact Robert Hadad, rgh26@cornell.edu, 585-739-4065 A well-thought out Wash/Pack Facility can go a long way in improving produce quality, worker health and safety, and overall efficiency. But how can intentional design impact food safety? This virtual training will help farmers and workers understand the food safety risks present in wash/pack facilities and outline ways in which risks can be minimized. Topics that will be covered include: Common foodborne pathogens Sources and routes of contamination on the farm Personal health and hygiene practices Key aspects of facility design including ergonomics, hygienic design, and layoutPost-Harvest water management and sanitizer useCleaning and sanitizing Tips for cleaning and sanitizing common wash-pack equipmentAre you interested in receiving feedback on your layout? Have questions about cleaning your facility or equipment? Please send photos, drawings, or maps of your facility or equipment to Caitlin Tucker, cv275@cornell.edu, by November 2nd. Submitted photos will be included in the presentation to be discussed (anonymously) throughout the training.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 420 East Main Street , Batavia, NY 14020 Next CCE Board of Director's MeetingSeptember 22, 20205:30 p.m.  *Meetings are currently being held via ZOOM.  In keeping with Open Meeting Laws, Genesee County residents may attend. Please contact  Yvonne Peck at ydp3@cornell.edu to register and receive Zoom link.2020 Board of Director Meeting Dates:January 30, 2020 CHANGE OF DATEFebruary 27, 2020March 24, 2020May 28, 2020July 23, 2020September 22, 2020October 20, 2020 - ANNUAL MEETING (click for details)November 17, 2020 Yvonne Peck, ydp3@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x123 ========================================= 4-H Virtual Livestock Skill-a-Thon Packets due Today! Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Enter our 4-H Virtual Livestock Skill-a-Thon Contest!Open to all Genesee County 4-H members age 8+.Completed packet is due to the 4-H Office December 1, 2020.Participants will receive 1 Market Animal Auction Program Educational Event Credit. Packet must be complete to receive credit.Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd Place. Contact the 4-H Office at (585) 343-3040 ext. 131 or genesee4h@cornell.edu for a copy of the contest packet. Jessica Reisdorf, jmr398@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x131 ========================================= "Garden Talk" - Gifts from the Kitchen Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This program is free and open to the public.Join Catherine, our Master Food Preserver volunteer, for some great gift ideas that you can make.When: Dec 3, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEod-uoqzgvGNB6Co1BnRQF5M0lY9sn5yY2 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Janice Beglinger, jmb374@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x132 ========================================= 4-H Market Steer Weigh-in Saturday, December 5, 2020 9:00 am - 10:30 am Foss Livestock, 13806 Broadway St. , Alden, NY 14004 Visit the Market Animal Program page to download the 2021 Market Animal Auction Rules. Jessica Reisdorf, jmr398@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x131 ========================================= 4-H Memorial Loan Applications Due Friday, January 1, 2021 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 4-H Memorial Loan Applications Due January 1, 2021.2021 Fritz Eisenhard Memorial Loan Application 2021 MJ Merton Memorial 4-H Dairy Calf Loan Application  ========================================= 4-H Market Lamb & Goat Initial Weigh-in Tuesday, April 27, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main St Road , Batavia, NY 14020 Visit the Market Animal Program page to download the 2021 Market Animal Auction Rules. Jessica Reisdorf, jmr398@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x131 ========================================= 4-H Market Hog Initial Weigh-in Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main St Road , Batavia, NY 14020 Visit the Market Animal Program page to download the 2021 Market Animal Auction Rules. Jessica Reisdorf, jmr398@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x131 ========================================= 4-H Market Animal Auction Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main St Road , Batavia, NY 14020 Stay tuned for details!Awards Ceremony at 6:45pmSale begins at 7:00pm Jessica Reisdorf, jmr398@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x131 ========================================= Genesee County Fair Saturday, July 24, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 pm =========================================