Office Closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Agritourism Conference Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team Hosts Agritourism Conference to Strengthen Farm-Based TourismSaratoga Springs, NY – The Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team invites farmers, tourism professionals, educators, and community leaders to attend the New York State Agritourism Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY. This two-day event on Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11, will offer valuable insights and hands-on learning opportunities for anyone interested in strengthening or starting an agritourism enterprise.The conference features two educational tracks, more than 18 speakers, and representatives from across New York’s agricultural and tourism sectors, including Farm Credit East, I Love NY, Tourism Promotion Agencies, and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. Attendees will also enjoy a regional networking event designed to build partnerships and foster collaboration.On the second day, participants will select from two immersive experiences: “Hosting Agritourism Workshops” or “Interactive Farm Tours.” These sessions will guide attendees through planning, logistics, pricing, and customer engagement strategies before concluding with interactive, hands-on activities such as a lavender wreath-making class or sample farm tour stations featuring planting, agricultural literacy materials, and crafts.Registration for the conference is $100, which includes light snacks on both days.Landing Page HEREConference Program HERERegister HERE $100 Janet Oppedisano, jto32@cornell.edu, x243 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2025nysagritourismconference_10510 ========================================= 2025-2026 Farmland Protection Information Session Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join CCE Onondaga, Onondaga County Department of Planning, and New York Agricultural Land Trust (NYALT) for a virtual information session about Farmland Protection. We will describe what the program is, the application process, and how you may prepare to apply for Farmland Protection.Onondaga County Projects"Over 12,000 acres of dedicated farmland in Onondaga County have been protected by conservation easements through the NYSDAM FPIG program, federal grants, local land trusts, and the Onondaga County Agricultural Council."  http://ongov.net/planning/pdr.htmlIf you are interested in preserving your farmland for future generations, join us for this information session! Danielle Volles from Volles Dairy describes her experience with Farmland Protection in the following video: https://cceonondaga.org/resources/farmland-protection None Janet Oppedisano, jto32@cornell.edu, x243 Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/_2026FarmlandProtectionAndConservationEasementPreApplicationWorkshopInformationSession111 ========================================= Holiday Preserves - Cranberry Relish for the Holidays Wednesday, November 12, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Learn how to safely preserve the best of each season!In this workshop, you will learn the basics of food safety while making cranberry relish. All materials are provided. November 12, 2025 5 - 7 pm LaFayette Community Center 2508 US-11, Lafayette, NY 13084. Next to Dollar General.All materials provided.A minimum of 6 registered attendees must be met for the program to run. Registration is $25 per person Our instructor, Nancy Pfeiffer, has been canning and preserving for over 40 years, and continues to keep up to date on the newest and best safety practices from trusted sources. She is experienced in water bath, steam, and pressure canning, as well as freezing and dehydrating to extend the harvest season. She enjoys teaching others to learn how to preserve safely. $25 Janet Oppedisano, jto32@cornell.edu, x243 Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/HolidayPreservesCranberryRelishForTheHolidays ========================================= Culverts: Conveying Water Around Skaneateles Lake Wednesday, November 12, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan St. , Skaneateles, NY 13152 Day & Time: Wednesday, November 12th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmLocation: Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan St, Skaneateles, NY 13152Host: Cornell Cooperative Extension Onondaga County Save your spot!Speakers: Jared Popoli, Restoration Hydrologist, New York State Water Resources InstituteStacy Russell, Natural Resource Program Specialist, Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictDescription: Normally, we don’t think about culverts (or pipes that channel water at places like road-stream crossings) until they are flooded or damaged and affect our lives. However, culverts play an important role in keeping Skaneateles Lake clean and protecting human life and infrastructure. Flooded culverts can cause extensive, costly amounts of damage. Culverts that are too small to handle large amounts of water can also contribute to erosion, causing sediment to enter Skaneateles Lake. Also importantly, culverts can affect the ability of fish to move upstream, blocking key spawning habitat for brook trout and other fish species.At this program, Jared Popoli with the NYS Water Resources Institute will discuss the current state of practice of road-stream crossings. Topics will include road stream crossing inventory, assessment, tools, resources and potential funding opportunities for culvert owners, practitioners, natural resource agencies and the public. Jared manages the Cornell Culvert Model which can estimate crossing capacity and identify the most undersized crossings for replacement. Stacy Russell with Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District will present information about culvert replacement projects (Designed by Jared) in the Cortland County portion of the Grout Brook watershed to protect Skaneateles Lake. Lastly, there will be time for questions and discussions – what concerns do you have around culverts in the Skaneateles Lake watershed? What are some barriers you might face as a private landowner(s)? Come to learn, share, and discuss this important topic. Questions? Contact Camille Marcotte, Water and Ecology Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension Onondaga County, at ctm78@cornell.edu or (315) 424-9485 ext.232.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. This program is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County. Support for this event comes from the City of Syracuse. Free Camille Marcotte, ctm78@cornell.edu, x232 Registration: https://forms.gle/oNUV11C7XqhohzUw9 ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Board Meeting Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, 6505 Collamer Road , East Syracuse, NY 13057 Hillary Chartron-Bartholomew, hkk39@cornell.edu, 315-424-9485 x234 ========================================= Spice Up the Holidays - Dehydration for Food Preservation Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Herbed Salts, Dried Fruits, and More!In this workshop, you will learn the basics of food safety while making cranberry relish. All materials are provided. December 10, 2025 5 - 7 pm LaFayette Community Center 2508 US-11, Lafayette, NY 13084. Next to Dollar General.All materials provided.A minimum of 6 registered attendees must be met for the program to run. Registration is $25 per person Our instructor, Nancy Pfeiffer, has been canning and preserving for over 40 years, and continues to keep up to date on the newest and best safety practices from trusted sources. She is experienced in water bath, steam, and pressure canning, as well as freezing and dehydrating to extend the harvest season. She enjoys teaching others to learn how to preserve safely. $25 Janet Oppedisano, jto32@cornell.edu, x243 Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/SpiceUpTheHolidaysDehydrationForFoodPreservation ========================================= Office Closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm =========================================