iPhone Basics Contacts, Calling , Texting Tuesday, May 30, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Bring your iPhone for this demonstration and hands-on learning event. You’ll learn how to add contacts to your phone, make and accept phone calls, and send and receive text messages. Participants should know or bring their lock screen passcode and any appropriateapp passwords.(*This workshop is not appropriate for Android phone users, check our events calendar for Android-specific events.)Seating is limited… call Delia Hubbard at (518) 807-7669 to reserve your seat. (Leave a message, if necessary.) By Donation Delia Hubbard, dmh347@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 31, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County will hold its Board of Director’s Meeting on Wednesday,  May 31st, 2023, at 7:00 PM at our offices located at 99 Troy Road, Suite 203, East Greenbush, NY 12061. A Personnel Committee meeting will also be taking place at 6:00 PM.PLEASE NOTE THE DATE OF THIS MEETING VARIES FROM OUR NORMALLY SCHEDULED 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. RSVPing to CCERensselaer County at mjr289@cornell.edu by May 30th is strongly encouraged. Please indicate if you have any special needs requiring accommodation. If you have any questions please reach out to us at (518) 272-4210 or email Bernadine Wiesen at bw27@cornell.edu. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H Archery Session Thursday, June 1, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Castleton Fish & Game Club, Fish & Game Club Road , Castleton, New York 12033 The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering an outdoor archery program for youth 9 years (as of January 1st, 2023) and older at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The archery session will meet on Thursdays, May 18th, 25th, and June 1st at 6:00pm. There is a $20.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $30.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required no later than Wednesday, May 10th, and registration will be limited. To register a youth or for more information, contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu $20.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $30.00 for non-members Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 ========================================= SNAP-Ed June *Free* Virtual Classes: Healthy Habits for a Busy Life Friday, June 2, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event When: Friday, June 2nd @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmEducator: Kim Maercklein (Point of Contact email:Kam487@cornell.edu)Topic: Lunch & Learn: Eat Healthy Your WayDescription: Come learn to eat healthy your way! This interactive workshop will teach you the basics of reducing fat, sodium, and sugar as part of a healthy diet. Join us as our Community Nutrition Educator demonstrates how to make a Cajun seasoning blend and homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing to prepare a Blackened Cod Garden Salad!Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99144507823?pwd=cXJGUUZsbzNOZnVhMlpGNTMvSjk4dz09When: Monday, June 5th @ 10:00 am - 10:30 amEducator: Siobhan A’Hearn (Point of Contact email:Sma37@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93130389667?pwd=M1pOc2YvRndMd2RQUG9YL1gzQTZIQT09When: Monday, June 12th @ 8:00am-8:30amEducator: Brenna Kavakos (Point of Contact email:bk375@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95183233223?pwd=V3FrWHh6c2RrMWp5ZEZkSnowK1B5UT09When: Tuesday, June 20th @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmEducator: Jillian Ludwig (Point of Contact email:JJL279@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98624754600?pwd=enZCWDVvLzlFaFE2WTdsU2lhTXY1Zz09When: Thursday, June 22nd @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmEducator: Crystal Davis (Point of Contact email:CJD236@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99798302736?pwd=bUZVUUlCVkRVVXVhVU1GMkMxVStBZz09Meeting ID: 997 9830 2736Passcode: soccer FREE ========================================= 4-H June Tune-Up Horse Show Saturday, June 3, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 You are welcome to come and observe the 4-H June Tune-Up Horse Show.  This show will take place at the Schaghtioke Fairgrounds on June 3rd and 4th.  The approximate hours are 9 AM - 4 PM each day.   If you have any questions please reach out to us at (518) 272-4210 or email Bernadine Wiesen at  bw27@cornell.edu. FRE Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H June Tune-Up Horse Show Sunday, June 4, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 You are welcome to come and observe the 4-H June Tune-Up Horse Show.  This show will take place at the Schaghtioke Fairgrounds on June 3rd and 4th.  The approximate hours are 9 AM - 4 PM each day.   If you have any questions please reach out to us at (518) 272-4210 or email Bernadine Wiesen at  bw27@cornell.edu. FRE Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= SNAP-Ed June *Free* Virtual Classes: Healthy Habits for a Busy Life Monday, June 5, 2023 10:00 am - 10:30 am Online Event When: Friday, June 2nd @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmEducator: Kim Maercklein (Point of Contact email:Kam487@cornell.edu)Topic: Lunch & Learn: Eat Healthy Your WayDescription: Come learn to eat healthy your way! This interactive workshop will teach you the basics of reducing fat, sodium, and sugar as part of a healthy diet. Join us as our Community Nutrition Educator demonstrates how to make a Cajun seasoning blend and homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing to prepare a Blackened Cod Garden Salad!Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99144507823?pwd=cXJGUUZsbzNOZnVhMlpGNTMvSjk4dz09When: Monday, June 5th @ 10:00 am - 10:30 amEducator: Siobhan A’Hearn (Point of Contact email:Sma37@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93130389667?pwd=M1pOc2YvRndMd2RQUG9YL1gzQTZIQT09When: Monday, June 12th @ 8:00am-8:30amEducator: Brenna Kavakos (Point of Contact email:bk375@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95183233223?pwd=V3FrWHh6c2RrMWp5ZEZkSnowK1B5UT09When: Tuesday, June 20th @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmEducator: Jillian Ludwig (Point of Contact email:JJL279@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98624754600?pwd=enZCWDVvLzlFaFE2WTdsU2lhTXY1Zz09When: Thursday, June 22nd @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmEducator: Crystal Davis (Point of Contact email:CJD236@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99798302736?pwd=bUZVUUlCVkRVVXVhVU1GMkMxVStBZz09Meeting ID: 997 9830 2736Passcode: soccer FREE ========================================= 4-H Youth Dog Sessions- Monday, June 5, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 The focus will be on Beginner Obedience and preparing to show at the Schaghticoke Fair. Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= Android Tablets- Exploring Settings and Apps Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Bring your Android tablet for this demonstration and hands-on learning event. You’ll learn how to adjust your settings and search for apps. Participants should know or bring their lock screen passcode and any appropriateapp passwords. (*This workshop is not appropriate for iPad tablet users, check our events calendar for iPad-specific events.)Seating is limited… call Delia Hubbard at (518) 807-7669 to reserve your seat. (Leave a message, if necessary.) By donation Delia Hubbard, dmh347@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= 4-H Program Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 4-H will hold their Program Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 6:30 PM  at our offices located at 99 Troy Road, Suite 203, East Greenbush, NY 12061.If you have any questions please reach out to us at (518) 272-4210 or email Kandis Freer at kmf83@cornell.edu . Please indicate if you have any special needs requiring accommodation.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.” Individuals with questions or special needs requiring accommodation should contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at (518) 272-4210. CCE provides equal program and employment opportunities. Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= 4-H Career Explorations Orientation Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Getting teens ready to expand their possibilities by connecting them to Cornell University for a three day trip. Sparking interests in careers and career pathways; developing academic, leadership, and life skills; and providing an opportunity to experience college life. Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= SNAP-Ed June *Free* Virtual Classes: Healthy Habits for a Busy Life Monday, June 12, 2023 8:00 am - 8:30 am Online Event When: Friday, June 2nd @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmEducator: Kim Maercklein (Point of Contact email:Kam487@cornell.edu)Topic: Lunch & Learn: Eat Healthy Your WayDescription: Come learn to eat healthy your way! This interactive workshop will teach you the basics of reducing fat, sodium, and sugar as part of a healthy diet. Join us as our Community Nutrition Educator demonstrates how to make a Cajun seasoning blend and homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing to prepare a Blackened Cod Garden Salad!Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99144507823?pwd=cXJGUUZsbzNOZnVhMlpGNTMvSjk4dz09When: Monday, June 5th @ 10:00 am - 10:30 amEducator: Siobhan A’Hearn (Point of Contact email:Sma37@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93130389667?pwd=M1pOc2YvRndMd2RQUG9YL1gzQTZIQT09When: Monday, June 12th @ 8:00am-8:30amEducator: Brenna Kavakos (Point of Contact email:bk375@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95183233223?pwd=V3FrWHh6c2RrMWp5ZEZkSnowK1B5UT09When: Tuesday, June 20th @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmEducator: Jillian Ludwig (Point of Contact email:JJL279@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98624754600?pwd=enZCWDVvLzlFaFE2WTdsU2lhTXY1Zz09When: Thursday, June 22nd @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmEducator: Crystal Davis (Point of Contact email:CJD236@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99798302736?pwd=bUZVUUlCVkRVVXVhVU1GMkMxVStBZz09Meeting ID: 997 9830 2736Passcode: soccer FREE ========================================= 4-H Youth Dog Sessions- Monday, June 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 The focus will be on Beginner Obedience and preparing to show at the Schaghticoke Fair. Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= iPad Basics- Exploring Settings and Apps Tuesday, June 13, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Bring your iPad tablet for this demonstration and hands-on learning event. You’ll learn how to adjust your settings and search for apps. Participants should know or bring their lock screen passcode and any appropriateapp passwords. (*This workshop is not appropriate for Android tablet users, check our events calendar for Android-specific events.)Seating is limited… call Delia Hubbard at (518) 807-7669 to reserve your seat. (Leave a message, if necessary.) By donation Delia Hubbard, dmh347@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Ag Program Development Committee Meeting Thursday, June 15, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Laughing Earth Farm, 3842 NY 2 , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will be holding its Agriculture Program Development Committee meeting on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at  7:30 PM. The meeting will be heldat Laughing Earth Farm, located at 3842 NY 2 Cropseyvilee, NY 12052. NY. Anyone who is interested in attending may do so. For questions or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Agritourism Workshops Online via Zoom Monday, June 19, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.Free, but pre-registration is required.Register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oaoSponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism Business February 20: Where is agritourism allowed? March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and Insurance April 17: Customer Service for Agritourism May 15: Tax Considerations for Agritourism June 19: Agritourism Pricing Workshop: How to figure out what your customers will bear July 17: Marketing Your Agritourism Operation FREE, but registration is required Rachel Moody, ram72@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 (office) 518-649-0267 (cell) Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oao ========================================= Juneteeth Holiday Monday, June 19, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. ========================================= 4-H Youth Dog Sessions- Monday, June 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 The focus will be on Beginner Obedience and preparing to show at the Schaghticoke Fair. Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= SNAP-Ed June *Free* Virtual Classes: Healthy Habits for a Busy Life Tuesday, June 20, 2023 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Online Event When: Friday, June 2nd @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmEducator: Kim Maercklein (Point of Contact email:Kam487@cornell.edu)Topic: Lunch & Learn: Eat Healthy Your WayDescription: Come learn to eat healthy your way! This interactive workshop will teach you the basics of reducing fat, sodium, and sugar as part of a healthy diet. Join us as our Community Nutrition Educator demonstrates how to make a Cajun seasoning blend and homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing to prepare a Blackened Cod Garden Salad!Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99144507823?pwd=cXJGUUZsbzNOZnVhMlpGNTMvSjk4dz09When: Monday, June 5th @ 10:00 am - 10:30 amEducator: Siobhan A’Hearn (Point of Contact email:Sma37@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93130389667?pwd=M1pOc2YvRndMd2RQUG9YL1gzQTZIQT09When: Monday, June 12th @ 8:00am-8:30amEducator: Brenna Kavakos (Point of Contact email:bk375@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95183233223?pwd=V3FrWHh6c2RrMWp5ZEZkSnowK1B5UT09When: Tuesday, June 20th @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmEducator: Jillian Ludwig (Point of Contact email:JJL279@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98624754600?pwd=enZCWDVvLzlFaFE2WTdsU2lhTXY1Zz09When: Thursday, June 22nd @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmEducator: Crystal Davis (Point of Contact email:CJD236@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99798302736?pwd=bUZVUUlCVkRVVXVhVU1GMkMxVStBZz09Meeting ID: 997 9830 2736Passcode: soccer FREE ========================================= Android Basics- Contacts, Calling and Texting Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Bring your Android smartphone for this demonstration and hands-on learning event. You’ll learn how to add contacts to your phone, make and accept phone calls, and send and receive text messages. Participants should know or bring their lock screen passcode and any appropriateapp passwords. (*This workshop is not appropriate for iPhone users, check our events calendar for iPhone-specific events.)Seating is limited… call Delia Hubbard at (518) 807-7669 to reserve your seat. (Leave a message, if necessary.) By donation Delia Hubbard, dmh347@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= SNAP-Ed June *Free* Virtual Classes: Healthy Habits for a Busy Life Thursday, June 22, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event When: Friday, June 2nd @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmEducator: Kim Maercklein (Point of Contact email:Kam487@cornell.edu)Topic: Lunch & Learn: Eat Healthy Your WayDescription: Come learn to eat healthy your way! This interactive workshop will teach you the basics of reducing fat, sodium, and sugar as part of a healthy diet. Join us as our Community Nutrition Educator demonstrates how to make a Cajun seasoning blend and homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing to prepare a Blackened Cod Garden Salad!Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99144507823?pwd=cXJGUUZsbzNOZnVhMlpGNTMvSjk4dz09When: Monday, June 5th @ 10:00 am - 10:30 amEducator: Siobhan A’Hearn (Point of Contact email:Sma37@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93130389667?pwd=M1pOc2YvRndMd2RQUG9YL1gzQTZIQT09When: Monday, June 12th @ 8:00am-8:30amEducator: Brenna Kavakos (Point of Contact email:bk375@cornell.edu)Topic: Family Time: Active & Fun!Description: This SNAP-Ed session is intended to help busy parents, caregivers, and their families be more physically active. Join us as we discuss why being physically active is important and the challenges to being active every day.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95183233223?pwd=V3FrWHh6c2RrMWp5ZEZkSnowK1B5UT09When: Tuesday, June 20th @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmEducator: Jillian Ludwig (Point of Contact email:JJL279@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98624754600?pwd=enZCWDVvLzlFaFE2WTdsU2lhTXY1Zz09When: Thursday, June 22nd @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmEducator: Crystal Davis (Point of Contact email:CJD236@cornell.edu)Topic: How Much Food & Physical ActivityDescription: This session is intended to help busy parents and caregivers offer and discuss appropriate meals and snacks for everyone in your family and encourage physical activity each day. Participants will learn ways to plan and prepare meals that provide the kinds and amounts of food recommended for adults and children. Participants will become familiar with how to measure and visualize appropriate amounts of foods using measuring cups and images.Zoom Link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/99798302736?pwd=bUZVUUlCVkRVVXVhVU1GMkMxVStBZz09Meeting ID: 997 9830 2736Passcode: soccer FREE ========================================= iPhone Basics- Contacts, Calling, Texting Tuesday, June 27, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Bring your iPhone for this demonstration and hands-on learning event. You’ll learn how to add contacts to your phone, make and accept phone calls, and send and receive text messages. Participants should know or bring their lock screen passcode and any appropriateapp passwords.(*This workshop is not appropriate for Android phone users, check our events calendar for Android-specific events.)Seating is limited… call Delia Hubbard at (518) 807-7669 to reserve your seat. (Leave a message, if necessary.) By donation Delia Hubbard, dmh347@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County will hold a Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, at 6:00 PM at our offices located at 99 Troy Road, Suite 203, East Greenbush, NY 12061.RSVPing to CCERensselaer County at mjr289@cornell.edu by June 26th is strongly encouraged. Please indicate if you have any special needs requiring accommodation. If you have any questions please reach out to us at (518) 272-4210 or email Bernadine Wiesen at bw27@cornell.edu. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Agritourism Workshops Online via Zoom Monday, July 17, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event All workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.Free, but pre-registration is required.Register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oaoSponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism Business February 20: Where is agritourism allowed? March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and Insurance April 17: Customer Service for Agritourism May 15: Tax Considerations for Agritourism June 19: Agritourism Pricing Workshop: How to figure out what your customers will bear July 17: Marketing Your Agritourism Operation FREE, but registration is required Rachel Moody, ram72@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 (office) 518-649-0267 (cell) Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oao ========================================= Soil Health Field Tours and BBQ Wednesday, July 19, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm Two Great Options!Self-driving Tour Only: 1:00 – 4:45 PM, free of charge – visit any or all the farms.Self-driving Tour with BBQ Dinner, $20 per person: dinner will be at 5:00 PM at Liberty Ridge FarmTo Register:https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=177Soil Health Field Tours are a chance for farmers and growers to visit farms in northern Rensselaer and southern Washington Counties to learn about soil health practices that have been implemented by our local farmers. Cornell researchers on the forefront of soil health and crop production and Cornell Cooperative Extension educators will be on site to answer questions and discuss anything that is related to soil health and crop production.Some of the farms on this tour are Landview Farm, Ottercreek Farm, Baileys Christmas Tree Farm and Windflower Farm.Take a mid-summer break – get together with farmers and enjoy BBQ! Aaron Gabriel, adg12@cornell.edu, 518-380-1496 =========================================