2026 CCE Business Development & Marketing Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All webinars will be recorded and links shared. Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PMDates:January 20, 2026: Intro to a Business Plan with the Niagara SBDCFebruary 17, 2026: General MarketingMarch 17, 2026:How to Create a Marketing Plan with Agency 29April 21, 2026: 20C Versus Home Processor Exemption OverviewsMay 19, 2026: Getting to know Your CustomersJune 16, 2026: Social Media OverviewJuly 21, 2026: Leveraging AI for Digital Marketing and Content CreationAugust 18, 2026: Produce Auctions: Are They Right for Me?September 15, 2026: Grant Writing 101October 20,2026: Business Structures 101 with COUGHLIN & GERHART, LLPNovember 17, 2026: How to Evaluate Market OpportunitiesDecember 15, 2026: Overview of Market Channels & Requirements for ParticipationAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16QeE482RVa9kRwkYoOZ5Q#/registration ========================================= Yoga in the Park Walton River Walk Walton, NY Tuesday, September 15, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Free Community Event.Bring your mat and connect with the outdoors. Yoga in the park will be held in two locations with 4 dates available. Local instructors Candace Rudd & Lindsay O'Brien will lead an hour-long yoga session in the park for all levels of yoga enthusiast. Yoga Mats available to use. No registration required, come join us for a fun get together in the beauty of nature.  Free Dove Karn, MS, CAS, dmk243@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 ========================================= Financial Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm CCE Delaware County, 34570 State Highway 10, Suite 2 , Hamden, New York 13782 **Wednesday, September 9, 2026 has been CANCELLED**Rescheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm.The monthly Finance Committee meeting to be held at the Hamden office, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:00pm. The zoom link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94287049408?pwd=I6zpKRyR... Free Charles Engel, Jr., cae226@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 ========================================= CCE Delaware County Board of Directors Meetings Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Delaware County, 34570 State Highway 10, Suite 2 , Hamden, New York 13782 The CCE Delaware County Board of Directors Meetings will be:Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:00 pmAnnual Meeting date and location to be announced34570 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY  13782, large conference room. Emily Roach, MS, esc33@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 ========================================= CCE 2026 Cut Flower Monthly Webinar Series Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All webinars will be recorded and available on the CCE Cut Flower YouTube Channel.January 21, 2026: The Only Thing That Stays the Same is Change February 18, 2026: Wily Weeds: Plan now to outwit them next year March 18, 2026: Regenerative Agriculture 101: Connecting Core Principles to Cut-Flower Production April 15, 2026: Lavender Production May 20, 2026: Local Cut Flowers for Weddings June 17, 2026: Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Production July 15, 2026: Using Beneficial's Insects in High Tunnel Cut Flower Production August 19, 2026: Analyzing Soil Test Results and Calculating Fertilizing Needs September 16, 2026: Mischievous Mildews October 21, 2026: Forcing Tulips November 18, 2026: Growing Gorgeous Dahlias the Regenerative Farmer’s Way December 16, 2026: High Tunnels: Ranunculus and AnemonesAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NBSilfISga_DRdiObJj4g#/registration ========================================= 4-H Program Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Delaware , 34570 State Highway 10 , Hamden, NY 13782 The 4-H Program Advisory Committee will meet at the CCE Delaware office on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 5:30pm. You can join the meeting by clicking the Zoom Link. Ashley Silano-Moore, MS, ans266@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 ========================================= Yoga in the Park Veterans Memorial Park Stamford, NY Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Free Community Event.Bring your mat and connect with the outdoors. Yoga in the park will be held in two locations with 4 dates available. Local instructors Candace Rudd & Lindsay O'Brien will lead an hour-long yoga session in the park for all levels of yoga enthusiast. Yoga Mats available to use.  Free Dove Karn, MS, CAS, dmk243@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 ========================================= Corn Silage Dry Down Days @ Lutz Feed Oneonta, NY Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lutz Feed, 80 Lower River Rd , Oneonta, NY 13820 Corn is maturing slowly this yearGetting harvest timing right can improve yield and quality. Is your corn ready to chop? Come and let us help you find out. Bring in 5 corn stalks from each field you want checked for dry matter testing. Knowing the dry matter of the crop is the best way to predict optimum harvest timing.No Registration RequiredMonday Sept 21Lutz Feed80 Lower River St, Oneonta10 am -1 pmin cooperation with CCE CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops TeamFarms wanting sampling at other times may bring samples to the Watershed Program Office on 44 West Street in Walton and we can process them there. Contact Dale Dewing with questions at (607) 865-7090 or email drd4@cornell.edu. Free Dale Dewing, MS, CCA, drd4@cornell.edu, (607) 510-7054 ========================================= Yoga in the Park Walton River Walk Walton, NY Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Free Community Event.Bring your mat and connect with the outdoors. Yoga in the park will be held in two locations with 4 dates available. Local instructors Candace Rudd & Lindsay O'Brien will lead an hour-long yoga session in the park for all levels of yoga enthusiast. Yoga Mats available to use. No registration required, come join us for a fun get together in the beauty of nature.  Free Dove Karn, MS, CAS, dmk243@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 ========================================= Corn Dry Down Days @ McDowell & Walker Delhi, NY Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm McDowell & Walker , 4 Depot Street , Delhi, NY 13753 Corn is maturing slowly this yearGetting harvest timing right can improve yield and quality. Is your corn ready to chop? Come and let us help you find out. Bring in 5 corn stalks from each field you want checked for dry matter testing. Knowing the dry matter of the crop is the best way to predict optimum harvest timing.No Registration RequiredThursday Sept 24McDowell & Walker4 Depot St, Delhi10 am -1 pmFarms wanting sampling at other times may bring samples to the Watershed Program Office on 44 West Street in Walton and we can process them there. Contact Dale Dewing with questions at (607) 865-7090 or email drd4@cornell.edu. Free Dale Dewing, MS, CCA, drd4@cornell.edu, (607) 510-7054 ========================================= Smart Energy Choices & Resources @ Stamford Food Pantry Friday, September 25, 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am Sacred Heart Church, 27 Harper Street , Stamford , NY 12167 Join our Smart Energy Team at the Stamford Food Pantry to learn about available energy resources and cost savings tips for your home! Free Samantha Edel, BS, se379@cornell.edu, (607) 366-0833 ext 3 ========================================= Corn Silage Dry Down Days @ Stamford Farmers Coop Stamford, NY Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Stamford Farmers Coop, 6 South Street , Stamford , NY 12167 Corn is maturing slowly this yearGetting harvest timing right can improve yield and quality. Is your corn ready to chop? Come and let us help you find out. Bring in 5 corn stalks from each field you want checked for dry matter testing. Knowing the dry matter of the crop is the best way to predict optimum harvest timing.No Registration RequiredTuesday Sept 29Stamford Farmer’s Coop6 South Street, Stamford10 am -1 pmFarms wanting sampling at other times may bring samples to the Watershed Program Office on 44 West Street in Walton and we can process them there. Contact Dale Dewing with questions at (607) 865-7090 or email drd4@cornell.edu. Free Dale Dewing, MS, CCA, drd4@cornell.edu, (607) 510-7054 ========================================= 4-H Enrollment Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Enrollment will be open for the 2026-27 4-H Program year beginning Thursday, October 1st! All club leaders, animal superintendents, and committee members, along with youth, will be required to enroll by the December 1st deadline.  ========================================= Smart Energy Choices & Resources @ Deposit Rabies Clinic 2026 Monday, October 5, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Deposit DPW Garage , 192 Front Street , Deposit, NY 13754 Join our Smart Energy Team at the Deposit DPW garage to learn about available energy resources and cost savings tips for your home! Free Samantha Edel, BS, se379@cornell.edu, (607) 366-0833 ext 3 ========================================= Smart Energy Choices & Resources @ Stamford Food Pantry Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sacred Heart Church, 27 Harper Street , Stamford , NY 12167 Join our Smart Energy Team at the Stamford Food Pantry to learn about available energy resources and cost savings tips for your home! Free Samantha Edel, BS, se379@cornell.edu, (607) 366-0833 ext 3 ========================================= National 4-H Week Sunday, October 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm A week that will rally, inspire and connect 6 million 4-H'ers, 3,500 educators, 500,000 volunteers and 35 million alumni. Let's celebrate and amplify the 4-H mission together! Set up a club window display, participate in Go Green Spirit Day on Oct 5th, Celebrate 4-H Thankful Thursday on Oct 8th, and more!If your club is interested in coordinating a window display, contact a local business, school, library, or other public entity and ask if you could please use their space.  Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dd64l5D4YwMemD ========================================= National 4-H Week Sunday, October 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm A week that will rally, inspire and connect 6 million 4-H’ers, 3,500 educators, 500,000 volunteers and 35 million alumni. Let's celebrate and amplify the 4-H mission together! Set up a club window display, participate in Go Green Spirit Day on Oct 5th, Celebrate 4-H Thankful Thursday on Oct 8th, and more! ========================================= 4-H Extravaganza Monday, October 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Camp Shankitunk, 2420 Arbor Hill Road , Delhi, NY 13753 Join us for a fun-filled day of crafts, activities, games, Baking Contest and more! Families and Volunteers will have the opportunity to re-enroll into the 2026-2027 4-H Program year. This event is open to current members and non-4-H members who are looking to meet Staff and Club Leaders to learn more about 4-H.Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. No Fee Corrine Tompkins, MS, crb222@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hshjtQvIBeaP9Y ========================================= 4-H Member Record Books Due Monday, October 12, 2026 12:00 am - 11:45 pm All 4-H Youth are encouraged to submit their 4-H Member Record Books for evaluation and feedback. Youth ages 13+ are eligible to apply for County Champion Recognition, Trips & Awards. More details and applications coming soon. Corrine Tompkins, MS, crb222@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 ========================================= 2026 Monthly Webinar Series Agritourism Program Work Team Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Join the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team for webinars supporting both new and established agritourism operators. Made possible by the USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program.Webinars are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12 pm.Jan. 13: Hosting Interactive School Tours Feb. 10: Crisis Management & Emergency Planning Mar. 10: Using Hipcamp Apr. 14: Farm Safety for Agritourism Operations May 12: Labor Laws for Agritourism Operations Jun. 9: Website User ExperienceJul. 14: Extending the Agritourism Season Aug. 11: Agritourism on Dairy Farms Sept. 8: Hosting Kids Camps Oct. 13: Understanding Agricultural Assessments Nov. 10: Using Online Platforms Dec. 8: Deep Dive into Agritourism InsuranceAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sponsored: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vva8X-mARbGZxG7NS27_FA#/registration ========================================= Ag PAC Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Delaware , 34570 State Highway 10 , Hamden, NY 13782 The CCE Delaware County Ag Program Advisory Committee usually meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month every 3 months beginning at 7:00 pm and typically end by 9 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.Meetings are held in the CCEDC Hamden office, 34570 State Highway 10, Suite 2, Hamden, NY 1378Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98607332051?pwd=2EX2M60C...Meeting ID 986 0733 2051Passcode 292041 ========================================= 2026 CCE Business Development & Marketing Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All webinars will be recorded and links shared. Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PMDates:January 20, 2026: Intro to a Business Plan with the Niagara SBDCFebruary 17, 2026: General MarketingMarch 17, 2026:How to Create a Marketing Plan with Agency 29April 21, 2026: 20C Versus Home Processor Exemption OverviewsMay 19, 2026: Getting to know Your CustomersJune 16, 2026: Social Media OverviewJuly 21, 2026: Leveraging AI for Digital Marketing and Content CreationAugust 18, 2026: Produce Auctions: Are They Right for Me?September 15, 2026: Grant Writing 101October 20,2026: Business Structures 101 with COUGHLIN & GERHART, LLPNovember 17, 2026: How to Evaluate Market OpportunitiesDecember 15, 2026: Overview of Market Channels & Requirements for ParticipationAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16QeE482RVa9kRwkYoOZ5Q#/registration ========================================= CCE 2026 Cut Flower Monthly Webinar Series Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All webinars will be recorded and available on the CCE Cut Flower YouTube Channel.January 21, 2026: The Only Thing That Stays the Same is Change February 18, 2026: Wily Weeds: Plan now to outwit them next year March 18, 2026: Regenerative Agriculture 101: Connecting Core Principles to Cut-Flower Production April 15, 2026: Lavender Production May 20, 2026: Local Cut Flowers for Weddings June 17, 2026: Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Production July 15, 2026: Using Beneficial's Insects in High Tunnel Cut Flower Production August 19, 2026: Analyzing Soil Test Results and Calculating Fertilizing Needs September 16, 2026: Mischievous Mildews October 21, 2026: Forcing Tulips November 18, 2026: Growing Gorgeous Dahlias the Regenerative Farmer’s Way December 16, 2026: High Tunnels: Ranunculus and AnemonesAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NBSilfISga_DRdiObJj4g#/registration ========================================= Smart Energy Choices & Resources @ the NYPA Spooktacular Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm NYPA Antique Show, 1378 NY-30 , North Blenheim, NY 12131 Join our Smart Energy Team at the NYPA Spooktacular to learn about available energy resources and cost savings tips for your home! Staff will be at the Powerhouse all week long to assist with any of your energy questions and needs. FREE Samantha Edel, BS, se379@cornell.edu, (607) 366-0833 ext 3 ========================================= 2026 Monthly Webinar Series Agritourism Program Work Team Tuesday, November 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Join the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team for webinars supporting both new and established agritourism operators. Made possible by the USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program.Webinars are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12 pm.Jan. 13: Hosting Interactive School Tours Feb. 10: Crisis Management & Emergency Planning Mar. 10: Using Hipcamp Apr. 14: Farm Safety for Agritourism Operations May 12: Labor Laws for Agritourism Operations Jun. 9: Website User ExperienceJul. 14: Extending the Agritourism Season Aug. 11: Agritourism on Dairy Farms Sept. 8: Hosting Kids Camps Oct. 13: Understanding Agricultural Assessments Nov. 10: Using Online Platforms Dec. 8: Deep Dive into Agritourism InsuranceAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sponsored: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vva8X-mARbGZxG7NS27_FA#/registration ========================================= 2026 CCE Business Development & Marketing Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All webinars will be recorded and links shared. Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PMDates:January 20, 2026: Intro to a Business Plan with the Niagara SBDCFebruary 17, 2026: General MarketingMarch 17, 2026:How to Create a Marketing Plan with Agency 29April 21, 2026: 20C Versus Home Processor Exemption OverviewsMay 19, 2026: Getting to know Your CustomersJune 16, 2026: Social Media OverviewJuly 21, 2026: Leveraging AI for Digital Marketing and Content CreationAugust 18, 2026: Produce Auctions: Are They Right for Me?September 15, 2026: Grant Writing 101October 20,2026: Business Structures 101 with COUGHLIN & GERHART, LLPNovember 17, 2026: How to Evaluate Market OpportunitiesDecember 15, 2026: Overview of Market Channels & Requirements for ParticipationAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16QeE482RVa9kRwkYoOZ5Q#/registration ========================================= CCE 2026 Cut Flower Monthly Webinar Series Wednesday, November 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All webinars will be recorded and available on the CCE Cut Flower YouTube Channel.January 21, 2026: The Only Thing That Stays the Same is Change February 18, 2026: Wily Weeds: Plan now to outwit them next year March 18, 2026: Regenerative Agriculture 101: Connecting Core Principles to Cut-Flower Production April 15, 2026: Lavender Production May 20, 2026: Local Cut Flowers for Weddings June 17, 2026: Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Production July 15, 2026: Using Beneficial's Insects in High Tunnel Cut Flower Production August 19, 2026: Analyzing Soil Test Results and Calculating Fertilizing Needs September 16, 2026: Mischievous Mildews October 21, 2026: Forcing Tulips November 18, 2026: Growing Gorgeous Dahlias the Regenerative Farmer’s Way December 16, 2026: High Tunnels: Ranunculus and AnemonesAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NBSilfISga_DRdiObJj4g#/registration ========================================= 4-H Program Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, December 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Delaware , 34570 State Highway 10 , Hamden, NY 13782 The 4-H Program Advisory Committee will meet at the CCE Delaware office on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5:30pm. You can join the meeting by clicking the Zoom Link. Ashley Silano-Moore, MS, ans266@cornell.edu, (607) 865-6531 ========================================= 2026 Monthly Webinar Series Agritourism Program Work Team Thursday, December 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Join the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team for webinars supporting both new and established agritourism operators. Made possible by the USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program.Webinars are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12 pm.Jan. 13: Hosting Interactive School Tours Feb. 10: Crisis Management & Emergency Planning Mar. 10: Using Hipcamp Apr. 14: Farm Safety for Agritourism Operations May 12: Labor Laws for Agritourism Operations Jun. 9: Website User ExperienceJul. 14: Extending the Agritourism Season Aug. 11: Agritourism on Dairy Farms Sept. 8: Hosting Kids Camps Oct. 13: Understanding Agricultural Assessments Nov. 10: Using Online Platforms Dec. 8: Deep Dive into Agritourism InsuranceAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sponsored: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vva8X-mARbGZxG7NS27_FA#/registration ========================================= 2026 CCE Business Development & Marketing Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, December 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All webinars will be recorded and links shared. Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PMDates:January 20, 2026: Intro to a Business Plan with the Niagara SBDCFebruary 17, 2026: General MarketingMarch 17, 2026:How to Create a Marketing Plan with Agency 29April 21, 2026: 20C Versus Home Processor Exemption OverviewsMay 19, 2026: Getting to know Your CustomersJune 16, 2026: Social Media OverviewJuly 21, 2026: Leveraging AI for Digital Marketing and Content CreationAugust 18, 2026: Produce Auctions: Are They Right for Me?September 15, 2026: Grant Writing 101October 20,2026: Business Structures 101 with COUGHLIN & GERHART, LLPNovember 17, 2026: How to Evaluate Market OpportunitiesDecember 15, 2026: Overview of Market Channels & Requirements for ParticipationAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16QeE482RVa9kRwkYoOZ5Q#/registration ========================================= CCE 2026 Cut Flower Monthly Webinar Series Wednesday, December 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All webinars will be recorded and available on the CCE Cut Flower YouTube Channel.January 21, 2026: The Only Thing That Stays the Same is Change February 18, 2026: Wily Weeds: Plan now to outwit them next year March 18, 2026: Regenerative Agriculture 101: Connecting Core Principles to Cut-Flower Production April 15, 2026: Lavender Production May 20, 2026: Local Cut Flowers for Weddings June 17, 2026: Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Production July 15, 2026: Using Beneficial's Insects in High Tunnel Cut Flower Production August 19, 2026: Analyzing Soil Test Results and Calculating Fertilizing Needs September 16, 2026: Mischievous Mildews October 21, 2026: Forcing Tulips November 18, 2026: Growing Gorgeous Dahlias the Regenerative Farmer’s Way December 16, 2026: High Tunnels: Ranunculus and AnemonesAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NBSilfISga_DRdiObJj4g#/registration =========================================