On Saturday, March 1, the annual NY Western District 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest was held at Pioneer Middle School in Cattaraugus County. A total of 76 4-H members represented 22 teams from 5 counties in this event.
This series shares how farmers selling directly to consumers can benefit from new tools, resources, and teaching on the topics of marketing and pricing for the upcoming 2025 market season. Each evening, the workshop will cover two topics. The topics are the same for each location. Both topics apply to livestock producers selling meat directly to consumers while the second part of the evening will also appeal to dairy, egg, fruit, and vegetable producers and those selling any farm product at a farmer’s market.
Beginning at 6:00 PM
Have you ever thought about using your knowledge and skills to help your neighbor woodland owners? Join the hundreds of woodland owners who have served their neighbors since 1993.
February 8th & 10th – On Saturday, February 8th at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School and Monday, February 10th at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cattaraugus County 4-H members showcased their public speaking talents. Members had various topics from “How to Ice Fish” to “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” and everything in between! In 4-H, public speaking helps develop life skills by encouraging young people to improve communication, boost confidence, and engage an audience.
Have an idea for a farm enterprise but not sure if it’s feasible? This course will help you explore the potential markets and profitability of your ideas, picking up where BF 101: Starting at Square One left off. (You do NOT have to take BF 101 before taking BF 102).
Notice of Annual 30-Day Period to request inclusion of Agricultural Land within an existing Agricultural District in Cattaraugus County.
Successful dairy farms need leaders who have effective skills with people. The Agricultural Supervisory Leadership (ASL) Certificate Program offered by Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a great way to learn those skills. Dairy managers, supervisors, and everyone aspiring to learn leadership should take advantage of an exciting scholarship opportunity to help pay for the ASL courses. Six online courses are offered in the ASL Program. Each course is made up of six weeks of instruction on topics aimed at building your leadership and management skills.
CCE Cattaraugus will be hosting workshops throughout the month of October to celebrate New York being the largest producer of table Beets (by acre) in the United States with their 2023 harvest. Growers and producers expect this trend to continue. If you are curious about this new number one status, love to eat beets or want to find out more, there are a lot of opportunities to celebrate.
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