Welcome to all things cooperative extension!  There are lots of activities and resources available as you search through this website.  Some links are not updated, yet – so please check back often as changes and corrections are made.

CCE provides equal program and employment opportunities.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Elects New Board Members

 Three new members were elected to the CCE Board of Directors at the annual meeting held on November 6, 2009 at the Sodus Heights Golf Club.  New members were each elected to a 3 year term.  The new members are:  Bruce Auble – Macedon, Sue Bruner-Mitchell – North Rose and Robert Norris – Savannah.  Bob Deemer – Palmyra, current President, chose not to run a second term and was thanked for his service and leadership to the board.  Returning board members include:  Ellie Conklin – Newark, Diane Devlin – Lyons, Hyacinth Clermont – Williamson, Robin Hall – Ontario, Rebecca Remington – Marion, Carol Merrell – Wolcott, Dave Alena – Lyons, and Kathy Madison  – Sodus. 

Several volunteers were also recongized for years of service and special recongition as Friends of Extension.  Those receiving 2009 Friends of Extension included:  Robin Hall – Ontario, Liza Borton – Ontario, Mary Sergent – Ontario, Barb Hamilton – Palmyra, Carol May (Trailworks) , Patti Rockefeller – Lyons,

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Info on Wayne County Farm Market Pilot Program and to become a Food Stamp/EBT authorized Retailer.

Upcoming Activities

Living with Diabetes
- starts Sept 23 (and selected Saturdays, starting Sept 17 for Diabetes Support Groups) 9am – 1pm -  contact Sharon Morano at 315-331-8415, ext. 203 or srm25@cornell.edu

Passport to Wellness - get on the right path to nutrition and physical activity by participating and taking a hike on several Wayne County trails. More information on the Eat Well Play Hard website!

Weight Management and Support Group - Monday afternoons starting Sept 14.  Please call 315-331-8415, ext 108 for more information.

New 4-H Year Begins.  Enrollment information is now available!  Please return enrollments by December 1st for returning youth.   New families that are interested, please contact Amy.

Nov 3 – Save Energy, Save Dollars, Wolcott Library, contact CCE

Nov 5 – Save Energy, Save Dollars, Williamson Library, contact CCE

Nov 6 – Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County Annual Meeting, Sodus Heights Country Club, call 315-331-8415 or email.

Nov 10 – Making Ends Meet!!, Lyons, contact CCE.

Nov 13 – 4-H Horse Banquet, contact Beth.

Nov 14 – 4-H Holiday Special, contact  Margo or call 585-461-1000.

Nov 17 – Use Credit Wisely!!, Lyons, contact CCE.

Nov 18 – 4-H Leader Workshop, contact Amy.

Nov 21 – Diabetes Holiday Cooking Workshop, CCE Wayne, call Sharon Morano, 315-331-8415, ext 203

Nov 21 – Ag Venture Career Camp (Youth), contact Cindy.

Nov 28 – Holiday Greens Workshop (Pre-registration is required), Casey Park, Ontario, call Laurie VanNostrand, 315-331-8415, ext 107

Dec 19 – Diabetic Support Group, contac Sharon Morano, 315-331-8415, ext 203

Upcoming Events:

Jan 14 – Corn Congress, Waterloo

Jan 16 – Ag Venture Career Camp (Youth), CCE

Jan 25-27 – Fruit and Vegetable Expo, also Farmers’ Direct Marketing Conference

Feb 4 – Soybean Congress, Waterloo

March 13 – 4-H Expo, Canandaigua

March 20 – Ag Venture Career Camp (Youth)

March 20 – Dairy Bowl/Horse Extravaganza (4-H)

March 27 – Finger Lakes District Public Presentations and Horse Communication (4-H)