Annual 4-H Clothing Drive Monday, February 16, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tesika Kilmer, Tuk2@cornell.edu, 518-746-2560 ========================================= New Leader Orientation Monday, February 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Cathy Sweet, cjs58@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 ========================================= ​Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New FarmersJanuary 21 - February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2025, and runs weekly through February 25, 2025.Educational Objectives:Participants will:Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.Course Schedule:Week 1 (Jan 21): Introspection, Goal Setting, and Vision – Skills and resource assessment, business planning basics, regulations, and available resources.Week 2 (Jan 28): Livestock Focus – Starting a livestock farm and understanding insurance needs.Week 3 (Feb 4): Infrastructure Focus – Evaluating land suitability and exploring business structures.Week 4 (Feb 11): Fruit & Vegetable Focus – Starting a vegetable or fruit farm with and conducting enterprise analysis.Week 5 (Feb 18): Ornamental Horticulture Focus – Starting a cut flower farm and understanding tax implications.Week 6 (Feb 25): Business Planning & Marketing – Financing options, market planning, and wrapping up the business plan.Who Should Attend:Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management. $75 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201 ========================================= Winter Break Textile Experience Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE Hannah Rosen, har56@cornell.edu, 518-746-2560 ========================================= 2026 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities Wednesday, February 18, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm FREE Cathy Sweet, cjs58@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 ========================================= Winter Break Textile Experience Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE Hannah Rosen, har56@cornell.edu, 518-746-2560 ========================================= ​Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New FarmersJanuary 21 - February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2025, and runs weekly through February 25, 2025.Educational Objectives:Participants will:Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.Course Schedule:Week 1 (Jan 21): Introspection, Goal Setting, and Vision – Skills and resource assessment, business planning basics, regulations, and available resources.Week 2 (Jan 28): Livestock Focus – Starting a livestock farm and understanding insurance needs.Week 3 (Feb 4): Infrastructure Focus – Evaluating land suitability and exploring business structures.Week 4 (Feb 11): Fruit & Vegetable Focus – Starting a vegetable or fruit farm with and conducting enterprise analysis.Week 5 (Feb 18): Ornamental Horticulture Focus – Starting a cut flower farm and understanding tax implications.Week 6 (Feb 25): Business Planning & Marketing – Financing options, market planning, and wrapping up the business plan.Who Should Attend:Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management. $75 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201 ========================================= 2026 Shooting Sports Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member. $35 Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253 ========================================= 2026 Shooting Sports Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member. $35 Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253 ========================================= 2026 Shooting Sports Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member. $35 Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253 ========================================= 2026 Shooting Sports Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member. $35 Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253 ========================================= 2026 Shooting Sports Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member. $35 Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 4-H Youth of all ages, Cloverbud-Nineteen, are invited to pick their topic, prepare, and present! Cathy Sweet, cjs58@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 ========================================= 2026 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm FREE Cathy Sweet, cjs58@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 ========================================= 2026 Shooting Sports Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member. $35 Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253 ========================================= 2026 Shooting Sports Saturday, March 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member. $35 Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253 ========================================= 2026 Shooting Sports Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member. $35 Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253 ========================================= 4-H Re-enrollment Time Wednesday, October 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm $5 per youth $ 10 per family (Scholarships Available) Hannah Rosen, har56@cornell.edu, 518-746-2560 =========================================