Basic Seed Saving Workshop - Master Gardener Workshop Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Ln. , Cicero, NY 13039 Held inside the Cicero Library on Oct 4, 10am till 12pm. You must register.A hands-on workshop focused on various seed saving techniques to build gardening skills. Participants will have the opportunity to practice seed saving techniques for vegetables, annual flowers, and native plants. When you save and share seeds adapted to your region, you’re not just gardening—you’re saving money, preserving biodiversity, strengthening your community, and creating a living legacy.Basic Seed Saving Workshop - NOPL Events - Northern Onondaga Public Libraries Free Kathleen Burns Copeletti, kab462@cornell.edu, x236 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, October 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Preserving the Apple Harvest: Water Bath Canning Apple Slices Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Learn how to safely preserve your harvest! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of food safety and how to preserve apples using steam or water bath canning methods. Each person will take a jar of canned apples home. All materials are provided.October 14, 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/PreservingTheAppleHarvestWaterBathCanningAppleSlices ========================================= 2025 Annual Meeting Thursday, October 16, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Highland Forest County Park, 1254 Highland Park Rd , Fabius, NY 13063 The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held October 16th! Doors open at 5:00PM. We need to know that you are attending. Registration coming soon!It is FREE to attend!!Please also take this opportunity to donate and support our wonderful programming and help the efforts of our educators and volunteers to continue to thrive.Donors will have their names printed in the 2025 Annual Meeting program booklet. If the donation arrives too late, the donor will still be recognized.Please visit www.cceonondaga.org/donate and click the button to donate via PayPal.The 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes will be voted on by current enrolled members. Hillary Chartron-Bartholomew, hkk39@cornell.edu, 315-424-9485 x234 Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/RegistrationAnnualMeeting2025 ========================================= Farm Business Management Symposium Monday, October 20, 2025 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Anyela's Vineyards, 2433 W Lake Rd , Skaneateles, NY 13152 Family farms are the backbone of New York’s economy, food supply, and rural communities, but the challenges they face are more complex than ever. Across Onondaga County, farms are facing hard truths: costs are rising, markets are unpredictable, and many families have not yet mapped out how their farm will carry on to the next generation. Nationally, nearly one-third of farms don’t have a written business or succession plan, and the average farmer is now over 58 years old. Without new strategies, too many family farms could be at risk of closing their doors.To help local farmers build resilience and thrive, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE Onondaga) is hosting a Farm Business Management Symposium. This one-day program will bring together farmers, agricultural advisors, and business experts to provide practical strategies for improving profitability, managing risk, and planning for the future.Event Details: Date: October 20, 2025Location: Anyela's Vineyards, 2433 W Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY 13152Registration Deadline: October 13thCost: $25 per seatRegister: Farm Business Management Symposium RegistrationThe symposium will cover:Dealing with pressures on farmlandDemystifying Farmland Protection Trends in market strategies to stay competitive "This event is about ensuring that farms don’t just survive, but thrive," said Janet Oppedisano, Agriculture Team Leader at CCE Onondaga. "We want to equip farmers with the knowledge and tools that make long-term sustainability possible."Research from Cornell University and the USDA highlights the stakes: without careful planning, many small and midsize farms face serious financial pressures. But farms that invest in the addition of value-added product production, business management, and transition planning are far more likely to remain profitable, competitive, and resilient.Farmers, farm families, and agricultural partners are encouraged to register today to reserve their spot.For more information and to register, visit the Symposium Registration Page at tinyurl.com/FarmManagmentSymposium.This program is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County.Support for this event comes from the City of Syracuse.Please contact our office if you need special accommodations. $25 per seat Janet Oppedisano, jto32@cornell.edu, x243 Registration: tinyurl.com/FarmManagmentSymposium ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 =========================================