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Winter Field Crop and Vegetable Meetings Laing-Gro and Cornell Cooperative Extension host Winter Programming for Producers

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 1:16pm -- CSMaxwell

Laing-Gro, Division of Timac in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting their annual Winter Field Crop and Vegetable meetings in early February. These meetings, designed for field crop and vegetable producers will highlight industry updates and pesticide safety education for the 2026 growing season. DEC recertification credits will be available for attendees at each meeting. CCA continuing education credits will be available at the field crop meeting.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Announces New Volunteers Through Climate Stewards Program

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 3:20pm -- CSMaxwell
Pictured below: Doug and Susan Ashby, Divine Jones, CCE Cattaraugus Sustainability Educator, Kelli Grabowski, Jennifer Crane, Abigail Minnekine, Kim Oudemool, CCE Cattaraugus Natural Resources Coordinator, Rachele Dove, Gerald Daly. Not pictured: Adam Gollwitzer, Chris Babo

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025 CCE Cattaraugus and 11 volunteer trainees completed a 12-week volunteer training for the Cornell Climate Stewards (CCS) program.  The Cornell Climate Stewards program trains and empowers volunteers to support their communities through volunteer projects related to energy conservation, and resilience projects related to climate.  Participants learn about science and best practices for addressing climate related issues affecting their communities and complete a local volunteer stewardship project.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County Welcomes Divine Jones as Sustainability Campaign Educator

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 9:11am -- CSMaxwell

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County is pleased to announce that Divine Jones has joined the organization as Sustainability Campaign Educator, effective September 8, 2025. Divine will lead efforts to provide approachable sustainability education and energy savings solutions to residents across Western New York's Southern Tier.

Cattaraugus County 4-H Member Excels at the World Dairy Expo

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 11:44am -- CSMaxwell
The NYS 4-H Dairy Judging Team poses with their awards at the World Dairy Expo (Left to Right: Hayden Ayers, Dayne Jantzi, Olivia Shawley, Larsen Swan, Coach Doug Waterman)

Cattaraugus County 4-H Member, Olivia Shawley traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to compete at the World Dairy Expo 4-H Judging Contest on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Olivia was chosen to compete with the NYS 4-H Dairy Judging Team following an outstanding showing at the NYS Fair 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. Olivia joined forces with two individuals from Chautauqua County - Dayne Jantzi and Larsen Swan, and an individual from Wyoming County- Hayden Ayers. The team spent the days leading up to the contest traveling to Wisconsin and practicing their judging skills at local farms.

CCE Cornell Cooperative Extension to partner with two Cattaraugus County School Districts and two local farms for Pumpkin Smash 2025 - Open to the Public

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 8:54am -- CSMaxwell

Not sure what to do with that Halloween Jack-O-Lantern after your ghost or ghoul has had their fill of trick or treating? Tired of seeing (and smelling) a rotting pumpkin sitting on your front porch or lawn? Don’t trash it! Smash it!

Cornell Cooperative Extension Offers Home and Water Testing Services Through Lozier Environmental Consulting

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 8:50am -- CSMaxwell

Over the fall and winter months, water testing services will be moving from weekly to monthly pick-up. Water samples will now be processed on the FIRST Tuesday of each month effective Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Water samples will need to be at the CCE Office, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville by 9 AM the FIRST Tuesday of the month for processing. 

Water Testing Kits are available for pick up in the CCE Cattaraugus office during business hours (9:00am-4:30pm). Results are sent directly to the home/farm as soon as they are available.

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