Cornell University Cooperative Extension Fulton and Montgomery Counties

CCEFM Office update
Posted 3/16/2020

A message from CCE Fulton-Montgomery Executive Director, Brian Gilchrist

Good Afternoon,

Given the general Corona Virus situation and the recommendation that everyone should practice social distancing. Cornell Cooperative Extension

has been in discussion on how we should proceed. In addition, as you may know, Montgomery County has declared a state of emergency and all nonessential employees are to stay home. Given this situation, school closings and guidance from campus, we will be cancelling all Extension and 4-H related events, activities, and workshops. Including all club meetings and activities through at least April 19th and until further notice. The only exception to this will be the 4-H Pie Sale Fundraiser.

In addition, in consultation with the County Executive, CCE Staff will not be working in the office. We will have access to email and be working remotely. This is a fast moving situation and things are changing hourly. Please do not hesitate to email us with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for suspending all 4-H related activities and for your understanding and cooperation.

Brian Gilchrist

Association Executive Director

If you need to be in contact with CCE Fulton-Montgomery, please contact our staff remotely via email:

Georgia Dutcher gad23@cornell.edu

Brian Gilchrist btg5@cornell.edu

Kyle Yacobucci ky292@cornell.edu

Outstanding 4-H Members 2019
Posted 12/18/2019

2018-2019 Outstanding 4-H Members

Seniors: Evelyn Fessenden & Sarah Keehan
Juniors: Jocelyn Bates & Illyria Escher

CCE Anual Meeting/4-H Member&Volunteer Recognition
Posted 11/1/2019

November 1st, 2019
6:30pm at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge #101

8 4th Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Inviting all Fulton/Montgomery Volunteers, Master Gardeners, CCE Staff, 4-H members, families, 4-H volunteers & Friends to celebrate the 2018-2019 4-H year. Don’t forget to RSVP. If you can’t come for the potluck please join us for the Annual meeting & awards ceremony

Please bring a dish to share for the potluck supper as well as a serving utensil for your food item. Please let us know by 12 noon on October 31st what food you will be bringing and how many people from your 4-H club or family will be attending. We are looking for 4-H member and volunteer families to bring: meat/cheese platters, veggies and dip, fruit platters, baked beans, salads, or main dishes. Each dish should serve 15-20 people. The 4-H Office will be providing beverages, plates, utensils and napkins.

4-H member project award discs will be presented as well as 4-H volunteer certificates and tenure pins. Special recognition will go to outstanding 4-H members. 4-H premium checks will be available for 4-H members who exhibited at the 2019 Fonda Fair and submitted a completed 4-H Member Record Book by October 15^th.

** Come Dressed in Your Best “4-H Spirit” Attire & Accessories! **

Tractor Supply Clover Campaign
Posted 10/20/2019

2019 FallPaper Clover Campaign

October 9th-20th at your local Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply generously partners with 4-H twice a year for the Paper Clover Campaign and the Fulton and Montgomery County 4-H program benefits from this wonderful fundraiser . Show your support by volunteering at either the Gloversville or Amsterdam stores during October 9th-20th. Show your 4-H spirit by wearing 4-H t-shirts/sweatshirts, 4-H hats, 4-H pins or green and white clothing. Please let the 4-H office know what you plan to do, at what store and on what dates by calling 853-2135.

Here are some ideas below on how you can participate:

4-H Display with info for public

Have a 4-H bake sale

Help carry customer's bags

Give 4-H project demonstrations

Bring your animals!

Contact the respective TSC Store Manager to schedule a time for your club to promote 4-H: Amsterdam: (518) 627-0269 Gloversville: (518) 725-0036

RFID Tags Update
Posted 6/5/2019

Due to a higher than expecteed demand for the free 840 RFID tags we had available, we're sorry to announcc e that our supply is completely gone. We will no longer be able to fulfill orders for 840 RFID tags or applicators. Please see the attached document for more information on the update. If you have further questions, please call our office at 518-853-2135.

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Master Gardener Plant Sale
Posted 6/1/2019

2019 Fulton-Montgomery Master Gardener Plant Sale & Demo Day
Saturday, June 1st
8am-Noon
Montgomery County Annex Parking Lot
20 Park St, Fonda, NY
Shop for: Perennials & Vegetables grown by Master Gardeners.
Also, soil testing (bring a small sample) and Master Gardeners on site for questions.
4-H Bake Sale - baked items needed for the sale. If you are willing to bake for the sale please let the 4-H office know what you plan to bring by Thursday, May 30th.

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Congratulations to our 2019 4-H Public Presenters!
Posted 4/2/2019

Congratulations to all of our

2019 4-H Public Presenters!

The following 4-H Youth qualified to participate in District Public Presentations and Horse Communications.

District Public Presentations

Jordan Chatwin

Shannon Dening

Cole Nelson

Veronica Shults

Elaina Wells

Regional Horse Communications

Georgiana Angus

Thank you to Jack Wilson, Andrea Fort & Alison Busch for graciously offering your time and expertise to judge.

And, a huge thanks to Marge DeBlock, Carolyn DeBlock and Tamara Healy for volunteering to help throughout the evening.

Also, to our 4-H Teens: Cole Nelson, Darby Fessenden and Evelyn Fessenden for being room assistants!

4-H Pie Sale
Posted 2/14/2019

SUPPORT 2019 PIE SALE FUNDRAISER

TO BENEFIT LOCAL 4-H YOUTH PROGRAMMING

Products from Smith’s Orchard Bake Shop in Charlton are featured in the 2019 4-H spring sale
February 4 through March 19 in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Proceeds from the sale benefit 4-H
Youth Development programming in the two-county region. The 4-H local food sale is a major
fundraising effort for 4-H members and local 4-H youth programming outreach.

Eight varieties of fruit pies are available in regular or sugar-free versions.

All pies must be pre-ordered and paid for no later than March 19th.

4-H members and volunteers will collect payment from each costumer at the time the order is placed.
Pies will be available for pickup on Wednesday, April 10th, in time for Easter and spring holidays.

Individuals interested in supporting local 4-H youth development programs by ordering pies may
place an order with a local 4-H member or adult volunteer or by calling the 4-H office at Cornell
Cooperative Extension, 518/853-2135. Orders may also be placed in person at the Extension office at
20 Park St, Fonda, between 8:30a.m. and 4:30p.m. Monday through Thursday until March 19th.

The order form for the 2019 4-H pie sale is attached.

If you have any questions, let me know.
Thanks – Georgia

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2019 Agricultural Literay Week
Posted 2/13/2019

2019 Agricultural Literacy Week

Have a love for agriculture? Want to educate second graders across

Fulton & Montgomery counties about agriculture?

If so, volunteering to read for the 2019 Agricultural Literacy Week program

may be just for you!

Fulton-Montgomery 4-H is seeking adult volunteers to visit second grade

classrooms within Fulton & Montgomery counties. Each volunteer is assigned a classroom or multiple classrooms to read the book On the Farm,

At the Market by G. Brian Karas.

If interested, please contact Kyle at ky292@cornell.edu no later than

Monday, March 4th.

Integrated Parasite Management for Goats & Sheep Workshop
Posted 2/12/2019

Integrated Parasite Management for Goats & Sheep Workshop
Includes FAMACHA Training/Certification and How to do Fecal Egg Identification/Counting
When:             Saturday, February 16, 2019 (snow date February 23)
                        9 am - 2 pm
Where:            CCE Chenango County
                        99 Broad St., Norwich 13815
Cost:                $30 first person, $15 each additional from same farm/family (includes lunch and FAMACHA card)
Register:         Online at the link below or mail your check with the form below. Registration must be received by Wednesday, February 13
Speakers:        Dr. Tatiana L. Stanton, Cornell Sheep & Goat State Extension Specialist and Janice Liotta, manager Dwight Bowman Parasitology Lab at Cornell Vet School

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