4-H Spaghetti Dinner Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Penn Yan Elks Club, 133 Main Street , Penn Yan, New York 14527 Sponsored by the Penn Yan Elks Lodge. All proceeds benefit the Yates County 4-H Program.Date: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025Location: Penn Yan Elks (133 Main Street, Penn Yan)Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pmTickets can be purchased from a local 4-H member or at the CCE-Yates County office (Yates County Office Bldg., 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY)Cost: $12.00 (Adult)$10.00 (Youth 6-12)Youth 5 and under eat for FREEPresale tickets are preferred; a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.  $12.00 (Adult), $10.00 (Youth 6-12), Youth 5 and under eat for FREE Jen Clancey, jja26@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4374 ========================================= New York State Agritourism Conference Monday, November 10, 2025 8:15 am - 5:30 pm Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Entrance , Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direct sales, education, hospitality, and entertainment offerings. While geared towards NYS farms looking to start or expand their agritourism operation, the conference is open to educators, public officials, and tourism industry professional who want to learn more about supporting agritourism in NYS.LOCATION:Saratoga Springs City Center (522 Broadway Entrance, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866)Our partners at Discover Saratoga have put together a helpful guide to Saratoga Springs, including parking, dining options, and more. View the guide here. Registration is OPEN for the 2025 NYS Agritourism Conference. Registration closes November 5, 2025.Cost: $100 (includes both conference days, featuring two different tracks and over 18 speakers, as well as interactive sessions, a Monday evening regional networking event, and light snacks on both days). $100 Registration: https://bit.ly/4nIjNmP ========================================= New York State Agritourism Conference Tuesday, November 11, 2025 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Entrance , Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direct sales, education, hospitality, and entertainment offerings. While geared towards NYS farms looking to start or expand their agritourism operation, the conference is open to educators, public officials, and tourism industry professional who want to learn more about supporting agritourism in NYS.LOCATION:Saratoga Springs City Center (522 Broadway Entrance, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866)Our partners at Discover Saratoga have put together a helpful guide to Saratoga Springs, including parking, dining options, and more. View the guide here. Registration is OPEN for the 2025 NYS Agritourism Conference. Registration closes November 5, 2025.Cost: $100 (includes both conference days, featuring two different tracks and over 18 speakers, as well as interactive sessions, a Monday evening regional networking event, and light snacks on both days). $100 Registration: https://bit.ly/4nIjNmP ========================================= 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. ========================================= CCE- Yates County Annual Meeting 2025 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Outlet 111 - Waterfront Craft Cocktail & Wine Bar, 111 Liberty St. , Penn Yan, NY 14527 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County invites you to our 2025 Annual Meeting — an evening of celebration, connection, and community.Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025Location: Outlet 111 Wine Bar – Waterfront Craft Cocktail & Wine Bar (111 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY)Doors Open: 5:30 PMDinner & Program: 6:00–7:30 PMCash Bar AvailableJoin us for a delicious dinner and an uplifting evening featuring:A silent auction with locally sourced prizesTrivia fun and interactive activitiesRecognition of our 2025 accomplishmentsAwards presentationsIntroduction and election of Board of Directors nomineesFeatured Speaker: Austin Fingar, Farm Manager, Red Jacket OrchardsAustin’s presentation, “Yates County Agriculture,” will explore local grape production, market trends, and conservation practices, offering insights that connect local farms to the broader statewide agricultural landscape.Admission:Pre-registration: $15 per personAt the door: $20 per personPlease RSVP by November 12th at https://bit.ly/cceyatesmtg25 or call 315-536-5123.Dinner MenuEntrée: Marinated ChickenSides: Rice, Cornbread, Mixed Green Salad, Roasted Green BeansBeverages: Water, Lemonade, and CiderPlease inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.About the Speaker:A 2016 Penn Yan Academy graduate and 2020 Cornell University alumnus with a degree in Agricultural Science and Business Management, Austin Fingar is a fourth-generation grape farmer on Bluff Point. He manages 400 acres of fruit crops and a team of 40 employees at Red Jacket Orchards in Geneva. In addition to his role as Farm Manager, Austin serves as Director and Secretary on the Yates County Farm Bureau Board and operates his own beef cattle farm. Pre-registration: $15 per person At the door: $20 per person Sandi Bastedo, sb932@cornell.edu, 315-536-5123 ex.4371 Registration: https://bit.ly/cceyatesmtg25 =========================================