May 2024 | Vol. 16 Issue 5

Volunteer Appreciation week was April 21st - 27th and we here at CCE have some AMAZING volunteers. We were able to show a little bit of our appreciation to our volunteers by hosting a Meats, Sweets & Greets night. We had a great group of volunteers come and enjoy a relaxing evening. A special thanks to our sponsors who helped make this night happen.

Not a volunteer? Want to become a volunteer? Reach out and become one today. Make an impact and touch a life. Click the link below to learn more.

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Spring Clover Campaign Extended until May 12th!

4-H Paper Clovers are back at Tractor Supply! During check out you can donate to 4-H by selecting a certain amount, or simply round up to the next dollar! It's so easy AND 80% of the funds raised during this campaign comes back to the county - which means YOU can support local youth! Hurry in before it ends on May 12th!

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CCE Steuben is excited to be sponsoring the Blocks In Bloom Program in Corning, NY. The program provides wonderful outreach for building community, teaching gardening skills, and encouraging healthy living. Residents build a sense of pride in their homes, and grow stronger community relationships through gardening. Make sure to follow BlockinBloomCorning on Facebook to see all the updates and ways to get involved.

Mark your calendars & tell your friends!

The 10th Southern Tier Women's Financial Conference is coming.

Did you know that May is National Salsa Month? Salsa’s origins can be traced as far back as the civilizations of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. The word “salsa” means sauce in Spanish. In 1998 salsa was designated by the USDA as a vegetable and still holds this title today. There are many different types of salsa- some popular styles include: salsa roja which is the popular red salsa they serve at restaurants; pico de gallo is fresh and chunky; salsa taqueria is what you might think of as a thinner taco sauce; salsa verde is a green salsa that can be used in place of roja; salsa de aguacate (pronounce: a-gua-ka-te) is a creamy salsa that includes avocado; and fruit salsa. With farmer’s markets picking up this month, grab yourself some fresh produce and make up some salsa! Check out the recipes for Mango, Peach and Strawberry Salsa, or try this recipe for Farmer’s Market Salsa.

Visit www.snapedny.org for more tips and resources to help you and your family save time, save money, and eat healthy!

Source: The Association for Sauces and Dressings

What's Bugging You?

Join Live, on the first Friday of every month from Noon to 12:30 EST on Zoom.

Each month, experts will share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We’ll end with an IPM Minute and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.

May 3: No-Mow May - What to do with Grass Clippings

June 7: Tick Mosquito Yard Treatments - Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants

July 5: Japanese Beetle Management - Aphid-Eating Insects

August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update - Box Tree Moth Update

September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs - Head Lice

October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home

November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results - No Spray Needed

December 6: Feed the Birds - Repurposing a Holiday Tree

Agritourism Workshops Monthly!

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?

Join the monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!

Each session will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.

Pre-registration Required: Register for the Zoom Webinar here!

Price: Free

All workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Sponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team

Past topics and recordings

2024 Schedule:

May 14: Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan

June 11: How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)

July 9: Urban Agritourism

August 13: TBA

September 10: Handling Difficult Customers

October 8: Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences

November 12: Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm

Please contact Lindsey Pashow lep67@cornell.edu or 518-569-3073 with any questions.

We are looking forward to the 4-H Summer Showcase and looking for an idea of how many animals everyone plans to bring to so, we can plan how many pens we need. Please make sure to put the answers on the correct day that your show is. Scan the QR code or click the button below:

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Email for more information!

Learn more about becoming a Showcase Sponsor Here!

Hendershot Haflingers

LeChase Construction

Beth Walter Honadle & George Honadle
Seimens Energy

Bluebird Trail Farm
Empire Livestock
Finger Lakes Dumpster Services
Hornell Moose Lodge 210
Law Office of Calvin Weaver
Lowery Family Farms
Rio Vista Veterinary Hospital
Taggart Insurance

Bath Elks Lodge #1547
Community Bank
Fran's Landing
Saltsman Trucking
Smith Stock Farms, Inc.

Useful Links

Check out all of our publications here!

County Enrollment, Subscription, and Support

The Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension offers educational programming and research based information to agricultural producers, growers, and agribusinesses in the five county region of Southwestern New York.

Our specialists work with Cornell Faculty and Extension Educators statewide to address the issues that impact the agricultural industry and provide services to farms of all sizes and production techniques. The educational programming and support that we offer ranges from workshops to on-farm events, and includes one-on-one consultations. Our program is designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of our region's diverse agricultural community.

For more information, contact any of the specialists.

Please support CCE Steuben by signing up for their enrollment programs.

Reach out to CCE-Steuben at 607-664-2300 and ask about enrollment.

The enrollment form can be found online, here.

The Cornell Vegetable Program works with Cornell faculty and Extension educators to address the issues that impact the New York vegetable industry. The team offers educational programs and information to growers, processors, and agribusiness professionals in pest management, variety evaluation, cultural practices, market development, and farm food safety.

Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists expertise includes processing vegetables, fresh market vegetables, weed science, soil health, food safety, organic, marketing, greenhouses and high tunnels.

To read the Vegetable Programs 2022 Year in Review, click HERE. Learn more about the specialists HERE.

To enroll click here.

The Finger Lakes Grape Program (FLGP) is a regional extension program of Cornell Cooperative Extension serving the grape and wine industry of the Finger Lakes.

The staff of the Finger Lakes Grape Program is committed to providing grape growers in the Finger Lakes and beyond with cutting edge, research-based information to help them improve the productivity and sustainability of their vineyards and the quality of the fruit that they produce. We work with researchers and extension staff from Cornell and other institutions to create informative extension materials and programs that help to keep grape growing a viable and profitable industry that enhances the communities of the Finger Lakes and upstate New York.

Learn more about the specialist HERE.

To enroll click here.