CCE Yates County CLOSED! Friday, July 4, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm In observance of Independence Day, the CCE-Yates County office is closed.  Have a safe and wonderful holiday! ========================================= Finger Lakes Grape Program Tailgate Meetings Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Join the Finger Lakes Grape Program for one of their Tailgate meetings in 2025! Tailgate Meetings are a time for growers and the FLGP staff to discuss what’s going on in the vineyards, ask questions, and learn from each other. There is no set agenda for the most part, so bring questions, observations, thoughts, etc., and let’s talk about them. Each meeting has been approved for 1.5 pesticide recertification credits by DEC.Dates and Locations: May 13th – Ria’s Wine 9782 St Rt 414 Hector NY 14841May 27th – Stanbro Vineyard 5895 Rt 21 S Naples NY 14512June 10th – Vine Country Farms, 8531 County Route 74, Prattsburg NY 14873June 24th – Sheldrake Point Winery, 7448 County Road 153, Ovid NY 14521July 8th – Boom Point Vineyards, 7483 Salmon Creek Rd., Williamson NY 14589August 5th – Anthony Road Wine Company, 1020 Anthony Rd., Penn Yan NY 14527August 19th – 680 Cellars, 3050 Swick Rd., Ovid NY 14521Feel free to bring your own lawn chair. About the Finger Lakes Grape Program:The Finger Lakes Grape Program is a regional agricultural extension program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. We provide unbiased, research-based information on the region’s grape New York State map showing six FLGP counties growers in areas including vineyard and pest management practices, new vineyard establishment, farm business management, marketing and business development and more as a means of supporting the industry’s growth and long-term sustainability. This information is distributed to growers by a variety of means, including printed and electronic communications, field meetings and workshops, and an annual winter conference.The Finger Lakes Grape Program is supported, in part, by six county Cornell Cooperative Extensions: Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates Counties. Free Hans Walter-Peterson, hcw5@cornell.edu, (315) 521-8789 ========================================= Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday, July 30, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yates County Building 417 Liberty Street, Suite 1024, Penn Yan, New York 14527 The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets in the Yates County Building on the last Wednesday of each month.   Members of the public are welcome to attend.2025 Board Meeting Schedule* Dates Times January 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  February 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  March 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  April 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  May 28th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  June 25th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  July 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  August 27th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  September 24th, 2025  4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  October 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  November 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  December 4th, 2025** TBA *Schedule is subject to change**CCE-Yates County Annual Meeting (Tentative).  Sandi Bastedo, sb932@cornell.edu, 315-535-5123 ex.4371 ========================================= Yates Farm Safety Day Saturday, August 2, 2025 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Benton Fire Department, 932 Route 14A , Penn Yan, New York 14527 You’re invited to Yates Farm Safety Day!Date: August 2nd, 2025Time: 8:30 AM– 2:30 PMLocation: Benton Fire Department (932 Route 14A Penn Yan, NY 14527)Morning Rotating Sessions Include:Pinch Points and Hydraulic InjectionPTO Safety and live demonstrationTrench SafetyStop the Bleed/First on the Scene First AidAnimal SafetyHands-on Activities (After Lunch– 2:30 pm):Pond SafetyFarm Safety Puppet ShowFiretruck ridesLife Flight HelicopterFor more information or to register, contact Henry Martin at (315) 536-4736Click here to download the informational brochure!  Free ========================================= 2025 School Wellness Summer Symposium Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Online Event 2025 School Wellness Summer Symposium What is the School Wellness Summer Symposium SNAP-Ed New York’s School Wellness Summer Symposium is a dynamic event planned to be held on August 5 - 7, 2025 and designed to bring together (virtually) school staff and administration from across NY to inspire, educate and engage. Through live virtual activities, participants will gain knowledge, skills and abilities to start, strengthen and/or expand school wellness efforts for staff, students and families. *CTLE's will be offered! Stay connected!Receive updates on registration, speakers, and sessions by completing this 5-minute survey. To receive these reminders via text message, please sign up by texting "Summer" to 89860.Have questions?Email Brooke A.S. Bloodgood, Regional Environmental Nutritionist at bas375@cornell.edu, or call (607) 664-2303 FREE Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eD7y6hNEI51vGya ========================================= Finger Lakes Grape Program Tailgate Meetings Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Join the Finger Lakes Grape Program for one of their Tailgate meetings in 2025! Tailgate Meetings are a time for growers and the FLGP staff to discuss what’s going on in the vineyards, ask questions, and learn from each other. There is no set agenda for the most part, so bring questions, observations, thoughts, etc., and let’s talk about them. Each meeting has been approved for 1.5 pesticide recertification credits by DEC.Dates and Locations: May 13th – Ria’s Wine 9782 St Rt 414 Hector NY 14841May 27th – Stanbro Vineyard 5895 Rt 21 S Naples NY 14512June 10th – Vine Country Farms, 8531 County Route 74, Prattsburg NY 14873June 24th – Sheldrake Point Winery, 7448 County Road 153, Ovid NY 14521July 8th – Boom Point Vineyards, 7483 Salmon Creek Rd., Williamson NY 14589August 5th – Anthony Road Wine Company, 1020 Anthony Rd., Penn Yan NY 14527August 19th – 680 Cellars, 3050 Swick Rd., Ovid NY 14521Feel free to bring your own lawn chair. About the Finger Lakes Grape Program:The Finger Lakes Grape Program is a regional agricultural extension program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. We provide unbiased, research-based information on the region’s grape New York State map showing six FLGP counties growers in areas including vineyard and pest management practices, new vineyard establishment, farm business management, marketing and business development and more as a means of supporting the industry’s growth and long-term sustainability. This information is distributed to growers by a variety of means, including printed and electronic communications, field meetings and workshops, and an annual winter conference.The Finger Lakes Grape Program is supported, in part, by six county Cornell Cooperative Extensions: Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates Counties. Free Hans Walter-Peterson, hcw5@cornell.edu, (315) 521-8789 ========================================= 2025 School Wellness Summer Symposium Wednesday, August 6, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Online Event 2025 School Wellness Summer Symposium What is the School Wellness Summer Symposium SNAP-Ed New York’s School Wellness Summer Symposium is a dynamic event planned to be held on August 5 - 7, 2025 and designed to bring together (virtually) school staff and administration from across NY to inspire, educate and engage. Through live virtual activities, participants will gain knowledge, skills and abilities to start, strengthen and/or expand school wellness efforts for staff, students and families. *CTLE's will be offered! Stay connected!Receive updates on registration, speakers, and sessions by completing this 5-minute survey. To receive these reminders via text message, please sign up by texting "Summer" to 89860.Have questions?Email Brooke A.S. Bloodgood, Regional Environmental Nutritionist at bas375@cornell.edu, or call (607) 664-2303 FREE Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eD7y6hNEI51vGya ========================================= 2025 School Wellness Summer Symposium Thursday, August 7, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Online Event 2025 School Wellness Summer Symposium What is the School Wellness Summer Symposium SNAP-Ed New York’s School Wellness Summer Symposium is a dynamic event planned to be held on August 5 - 7, 2025 and designed to bring together (virtually) school staff and administration from across NY to inspire, educate and engage. Through live virtual activities, participants will gain knowledge, skills and abilities to start, strengthen and/or expand school wellness efforts for staff, students and families. *CTLE's will be offered! Stay connected!Receive updates on registration, speakers, and sessions by completing this 5-minute survey. To receive these reminders via text message, please sign up by texting "Summer" to 89860.Have questions?Email Brooke A.S. Bloodgood, Regional Environmental Nutritionist at bas375@cornell.edu, or call (607) 664-2303 FREE Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eD7y6hNEI51vGya ========================================= NYS Wine Grape Growers Presents: Equipment Rodeo 2025 Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Wagner Vineyards, 9322 Route 414 , Lodi, NY 14860 Sponsored by the NY State Wine Grape Growers, the Equipment Rodeo is the largest vineyard equipment show on the East Coast. The event will feature equipment from more than 20 dealers, including numerous harvesters and sprayers. Mark your calendars now!Information:Date: Wednesday, August 13thTime: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Wagner Vineyards (9322 Route 414, Lodi NY)Equipment Rodeo Flyer 2025 FREE Hans Walter-Peterson, hcw5@cornell.edu, (315) 521-8789 ========================================= Finger Lakes Grape Program Tailgate Meetings Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Join the Finger Lakes Grape Program for one of their Tailgate meetings in 2025! Tailgate Meetings are a time for growers and the FLGP staff to discuss what’s going on in the vineyards, ask questions, and learn from each other. There is no set agenda for the most part, so bring questions, observations, thoughts, etc., and let’s talk about them. Each meeting has been approved for 1.5 pesticide recertification credits by DEC.Dates and Locations: May 13th – Ria’s Wine 9782 St Rt 414 Hector NY 14841May 27th – Stanbro Vineyard 5895 Rt 21 S Naples NY 14512June 10th – Vine Country Farms, 8531 County Route 74, Prattsburg NY 14873June 24th – Sheldrake Point Winery, 7448 County Road 153, Ovid NY 14521July 8th – Boom Point Vineyards, 7483 Salmon Creek Rd., Williamson NY 14589August 5th – Anthony Road Wine Company, 1020 Anthony Rd., Penn Yan NY 14527August 19th – 680 Cellars, 3050 Swick Rd., Ovid NY 14521Feel free to bring your own lawn chair. About the Finger Lakes Grape Program:The Finger Lakes Grape Program is a regional agricultural extension program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. We provide unbiased, research-based information on the region’s grape New York State map showing six FLGP counties growers in areas including vineyard and pest management practices, new vineyard establishment, farm business management, marketing and business development and more as a means of supporting the industry’s growth and long-term sustainability. This information is distributed to growers by a variety of means, including printed and electronic communications, field meetings and workshops, and an annual winter conference.The Finger Lakes Grape Program is supported, in part, by six county Cornell Cooperative Extensions: Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates Counties. Free Hans Walter-Peterson, hcw5@cornell.edu, (315) 521-8789 ========================================= Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yates County Building 417 Liberty Street, Suite 1024, Penn Yan, New York 14527 The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets in the Yates County Building on the last Wednesday of each month.   Members of the public are welcome to attend.2025 Board Meeting Schedule* Dates Times January 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  February 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  March 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  April 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  May 28th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  June 25th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  July 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  August 27th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  September 24th, 2025  4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  October 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  November 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  December 4th, 2025** TBA *Schedule is subject to change**CCE-Yates County Annual Meeting (Tentative).  Sandi Bastedo, sb932@cornell.edu, 315-535-5123 ex.4371 ========================================= CCE Yates County CLOSED! Monday, September 1, 2025 8:00 am - 4:30 pm In observance of Labor Day, CCE-Yates County office is closed.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday, September 24, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yates County Building 417 Liberty Street, Suite 1024, Penn Yan, New York 14527 The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets in the Yates County Building on the last Wednesday of each month.   Members of the public are welcome to attend.2025 Board Meeting Schedule* Dates Times January 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  February 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  March 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  April 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  May 28th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  June 25th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  July 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  August 27th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  September 24th, 2025  4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  October 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  November 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  December 4th, 2025** TBA *Schedule is subject to change**CCE-Yates County Annual Meeting (Tentative).  Sandi Bastedo, sb932@cornell.edu, 315-535-5123 ex.4371 ========================================= CCE Yates County CLOSED! Monday, October 13, 2025 8:00 am - 4:30 pm In observation of Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, the CCE-Yates County office will be closed. ========================================= Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday, October 29, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yates County Building 417 Liberty Street, Suite 1024, Penn Yan, New York 14527 The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets in the Yates County Building on the last Wednesday of each month.   Members of the public are welcome to attend.2025 Board Meeting Schedule* Dates Times January 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  February 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  March 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  April 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  May 28th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  June 25th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  July 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  August 27th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  September 24th, 2025  4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  October 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  November 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  December 4th, 2025** TBA *Schedule is subject to change**CCE-Yates County Annual Meeting (Tentative).  Sandi Bastedo, sb932@cornell.edu, 315-535-5123 ex.4371 ========================================= CCE Yates County CLOSED! Tuesday, November 11, 2025 8:00 am - 4:30 pm In observation of Veteran's Day, CCE-Yates County will be closed. ========================================= Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday, November 26, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yates County Building 417 Liberty Street, Suite 1024, Penn Yan, New York 14527 The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets in the Yates County Building on the last Wednesday of each month.   Members of the public are welcome to attend.2025 Board Meeting Schedule* Dates Times January 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  February 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  March 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  April 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  May 28th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  June 25th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  July 30th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  August 27th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  September 24th, 2025  4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  October 29th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  November 26th, 2025 4:00 pm– 5:30 pm  December 4th, 2025** TBA *Schedule is subject to change**CCE-Yates County Annual Meeting (Tentative).  Sandi Bastedo, sb932@cornell.edu, 315-535-5123 ex.4371 =========================================