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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s
Extension Connection
March 2021
Volume 6 - Issue 3
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County Staff Contact
Information
IN THIS ISSUE Emily Reynolds
CCE Executive Director
eck47@cornell.edu
Board and Association News 3 716-664-9502 ext. 201
Darcy Cramer
Finance Associate
Agriculture 4-9 dlc284@cornell.edu
716-664-9502 ext. 208
Lucia Conti
Chautauqua County Soil & Association Administrative Assistant
10 lpc33@cornell.edu
Water Conservation District 716-664-9502 ext. 209
Lisa Kempisty
Dairy/Livestock Community Educator
ljk4@cornell.edu
4-H/Youth Development 11-16 716-664-9502 ext. 203
Kate Ewer
4-H Community Educator
kde32@cornell.edu
EFNEP 17 716-664-9502 ext. 212
Molly Brown
(Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program 4-H Community Educator
mrb287@cornell.edu
Master Gardener 18 716-664-9512 ext. 216
Lisette Cabrera
4-H Administrative Assistant
SNAP-ED New York 19
lmc323@cornell.edu
716-664-9502 ext. 214
(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Molly Howell
SNAP Ed
mmh273@cornell.edu
COVER PHOTO: : “4-H youth DJ Odebralski submitted 716– 664-9502 ext. 208
this photo to the NYS 4-H Dog Costume Contest Heather Gregory
EFNEP Nutrition Educator
titled “The Lion Tamer.” Great job, DJ! hlg65@cornell.edu
716-664-9502 ext. 221
Trish Dragoo
EFNEP Nutrition Educator
tmr97@cornell.edu
716-664-9502 ext. 215
SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program
CCE Chautauqua
@JCC Carnahan Center
525 Falconer St. PO Box 20
Your picture could be on our next cover! Jamestown, NY 14702
Send your submission to lpc33@cornell.edu 716-640-0522
kaw249@cornell.edu
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
6592 W. Main Road
The Chautauqua County Extension Connection Portland, New York 14769
(USPS #101-400) 716-792-2800
The Chautauqua County Extension Connection (USPS#101- Cornell Vegetable Program
480 North Main Street
400) is published monthly by Cornell Cooperative Extension
Canandaigua, NY 14424
of Chautauqua County. Subscription included in minimum 585-394-3977 ext. 426
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changes to the: Chautauqua County Extension Connection 525 Falconer St. PO Box 20
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Jamestown, NY 14702-0020.” www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua
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Association News
Board of Directors From the Office of the Executive Director
Shelly Wells, Ashville, President We are almost to the one-year mark of the
Andy Joy, Fredonia pandemic onset. Programming is still very different
Kimberly Witherow, Sherman from the past, but we have embraced the
Anna Emke-Walker, South Dayton
opportunity to innovate and have been providing a
Chad Buck , Kennedy
Danielle Dewey, Dewittville new twist to some old favorites and developing
George Haffenden, Bemus Point new materials and support that we hope you find
Pat Walker, Kennedy beneficial in 2021. We are still accepting 2021
Alyssa Porter, Chautauqua subscriptions and enrollments and hope everyone is ready for a fun year
Mark McConnon, Portland with Extension.
Jeff Miller, Cherry Creek
Ron Almeter, Westfield We are very pleased to be partnered with the new SWNYDLFC regional
Dan Heitzenrater, County Executive Rep
Agriculture team, the Cornell Vegetable Program, and the Lake Erie
John Hemmer, County Legislator
Mark Sullenberger, Master Gardener Rep Regional Grape Program. Each regional program is offering exceptional
Dan Pavlock, Cassadaga programming opportunities, please visit their websites or reach out to us
Joe Osborne, Panama for details and connection opportunities. We will also be highlighting
agriculture in our schools with Ag Literacy Week. Although different than
Agriculture Program Committee
in the past, we are working with schools to bring this learning opportunity
Derek Yerico, Dunkirk
Rosemary Joy, Fredonia to the youth in Chautauqua County. If you would like to support this
Mike Wilson, Dunkirk program financially or by becoming a volunteer, please contact Molly
Ron Almeter, Westfield Brown at mrb287@cornell.edu.
Jeff Miller, Cherry Creek
Jessica Brehm, Falconer We are still fundraising for 4-H through a letter campaign and a takeout
Kaitlyn Bentley, Jamestown dinner. We are also pleased to have received funds from the federal
Ben Nickerson, Sherman payment protection fund, allowing us to continue the great services you
4-H Program Committee have come to love from CCE Chautauqua. We also want to thank the
Fred DeGolier, Ellicott Chautauqua County Legislature for their past and continued support of
Kathy Freeman, Stockton our programs. We are very excited for a first quarter of excellent
Linda Jarvis, Fredonia activities. For complete information please visit our website or contact us
Mary Jantzi, Clymer today.
Joe Osborne, Panama
Dana Overend, Falconer
Beth Southworth, Bemus Point
Kimberly Witherow, Sherman
4-H Program Advisory Chairpersons
Joyce Edwards Clothing and Textiles
Dan Crowell Dairy
Jeff O’Brien Goat
Roxanne Young Dog
David Schauman Beef,Meat Animal Sale
Kasey Fanara Horse
Nannette Knappenberger Snack Bar
Julie Covert Poultry
Rebecca King Rabbit
Ken Styers Hog
Mark Woolley Sheep
Wayne McGuire Sheep
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Extension Connection - March 2021
Chautauqua County Agricultural News Extension Connection - March 2021 4
NYS DOT Regulations for Farm Trucks & Equipment
Co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County and
Chautauqua County Farm Bureau
This virtual program will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 12:00 noon until 1:15 pm, presented by Trooper Matt
Luft, NYSP Commercial Vehicle Unit. Registration is required.
All farm owners and employees who manage or operate farm trucks and equipment are encouraged to participate in this
informational presentation on the current regulations for operating farm trucks and equipment on our local roads. This
free program will be offered via Zoom and will include a call-in option.
Topics to be discussed will include:
• Defining a “Commercial Motor Vehicle”
• Licensing and Registrations
• Rules of the Road
• Size and Weights (permits)
• Equipment
The information presented will help keep agricultural businesses in compliance and ensure truck and equipment safety.
NYS DOT Regulations for Farm Trucks & Equipment Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, March 9th from 12:00 Noon – 1:15 pm
Registration is required in advance for this meeting:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qduGpqT0pGtcXyMN6wSEmHsp3l6WL_goK
OR
Go to our Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County Website Home page to register: http://
chautauqua.cce.cornell.edu/.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. There is no cost
to use Zoom or to participate in this informational meeting. You can join the meeting through Zoom on a device with
internet access or by telephone.
If you have any questions about using Zoom or registering for the meeting, please call Lisa Kempisty at Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County at 716-664-9502 Ext 203 or send an email to ljk4@cornell.edu.
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Pasture Prep:
Virtual Ruminations for your
2021 Grazing Program
CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops and SCNY Tuesdays via Zoom
Dairy and Field Crops teams are excited to offer a grazing
series with an emphasis on dairy herds, but all grazers are
welcome! Join us VIRTUALLY for a 6 week series on unique March 2, 2021:
topics around grazing. This series will be offered every Considerations for 2021 Spring
Tuesday starting March 2, 2021 at Noon EST. Green Up
Our last session on April 6, 2021 will be a panel discussion Noon
at 7pm with our series presenters. Presenters will include
Betsy Hicks, Alycia Drwencke, and Mary-Kate Wheeler with March 9, 2021:
CCE, Troy Bishop, Upper Susquehanna Coalition Regional Nutrition & Grazing Through the
Grassland Conservation Professional, Sam Corcoran with Season
UMass Extension, Jeff Wheeler and Dr. George Dawson Noon
with Diamond V, and Don Burkhard with Cows Come First.
March 16, 2021:
Registration: Incorporating Annual Forages to
the Grazing Plan
https://tinyurl.com/dairygrazing
Noon
Cost: $25
This fee gives you access to all 6 sessions and presentation files March 23, 2021:
ahead of the meetings and recordings to be shared after. Examining Lameness on Grazing
Dairies
For registration help or questions please contact: Noon
Donette Griffith, dg576@cornell.edu
607-391-2662
March 30, 2021:
Maximizing Pasture Investment
Noon
April 6, 2021:
Expert Panel Discussion with
Series Speakers
7 pm
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.
To Register Contact: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Madison County - 315-684-3001
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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
214 Central Avenue • Dunkirk, New York 14048
Phone (716) 661-8900 • www.planningchautauqua.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS (1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, & 13)
Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-a, Chautauqua County has designated March through
April as the thirty (30) day public review period for the eight (8) year review of the county’s Agricultural Districts.
During this period, we ask that landowners complete the Chautauqua County Agricultural District Review Worksheet,
located at the following web-address: https://planningchautauqua.com/planning/afpb/ag-dist-review/
Under Section 303-a(1) of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, the County Legislature is required to
review an Agricultural District eight years after the creation and every eight years thereafter. During this thirty (30) day
period, any municipality whose territory is within the Agricultural District, any State agency, or any landowner within
Chautauqua County may propose a modification of the Agricultural District.
A map of the County’s Agricultural Districts is available online at the previously listed web-address, and is on file and
open to public inspection at the Clerk’s Office of the Chautauqua County Legislature. Due to COVID-19 restrictions,
please call the office to schedule an appointment.
Please complete the online worksheet to propose additions and removals of property from an Agricultural District.
A paper copy of the worksheet is available upon request. All
worksheets must be submitted online, or by paper to the
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and
Development or Clerk’s Office of the Chautauqua County
Legislature, by the April deadline.
At the end of the thirty (30) day period, the proposed
modifications will be submitted to the Chautauqua County
Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board. Based on the
board’s recommendations, a report will be prepared for the
County Legislature and a public hearing will be held.
Are you a new land owner in an Agriculture District? To learn
more about the NYS Agriculture District Program go to the
Chautauqua County Planning & Development’s website
(planningchautauqa.com).
CONTACT:
Brendan Cullen, Planning Technician
Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development
CullenB@co.chautauqua.ny.us
(716) 661-8245
Mark Geise, Director of Planning & Development
Paul M. Wendel, Jr., County Executive
GeiseM@co.chautauqua.ny.us
WendelP@co.chautauqua.ny.us
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“... good news for the rest of her lactation!”
— Bryce Windecker
WINDEX FARM, FRANKFORT, NEW YORK
Dale, Deb, Bryce and Kayla Windecker
100 Registered Holstein cows
BAA 107.6, 7 EX, 47 VG, 28 GP
65 lbs/cow/day, SCC 110,000
Certified Organic grazing herd
Photos: Bryce, Deb and Dale Windecker with hay equipment. Bryce at 2019 Big E with his bred-and-owned show cow from a top
cow family Windex Fremont Dandy EX94. She was nominated Jr. All-American 5-year-old.
“If you can get a cow rolling along when “This gets swelling out fast. That’s better
she freshens, it’s good news for the for their comfort level and udder quality
rest of her lactation. That’s why we use as a whole, to keep SCC low.”
Udder Comfort™ on every fresh cow,
especially heifers, 2x/day for 5 days
after calving,” says Bryce Windecker,
Quality Udders Make Quality Milk
cowman in charge of the breeding
program at Windex Farm, Frankfort,
N.Y. He transferred to Cornell last fall. Maximum Results
Bryce explains how his family has used Minimal Cost
Udder Comfort for 10 years, since 1.888.773.7153
before being certified organic in 2017: 1.613.652.9086
“This product is better than anything uddercomfort.com
else. It’s real prevention. We use the Call to locate a
distributor near you.
yellow sprayable Udder Comfort and
we like to cover the udder on a fresh For external application to the udder only after milking, as an essential
component of udder management. Always wash and dry teats thoroughly
animal. before milking.
Chautauqua County Soil &Water Conservation District
Newsletter
Northcrest Business Center, 220 Fluvanna Ave, SWCD Staff: David Spann, District Field Manager
Suite 600, Jamestown, NY 14701 Cassandra Pinkoski, Grant Specialist
Phone (716) 664-2351 Ext 5 Greg Kolenda, District Field Technician
Email: chaut-co@soilwater.org Melissa Mee, Secretary/Assistant Treasurer
Board Meetings are held the third Wednesday Robert Halbohm, Water Quality Technician
of each month at 8:30 AM NRCS Jamestown Field Office:
Board of Directors: Fred Croscut, Jay Gould, Robert Nothdurft, Resource Conservationist
Bruce Kidder, Allen Peterson, Lisa Vanstrom Anna Emke-Walker, Soil Conservationist
How to Properly Plant a Bare Root Tree
While the descriptions for each species listed in the After deciding on the location in which you will plant,
Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District’s prepare a hole two times wider and slightly deeper than
tree and shrub catalog can help you select the perfect the seedling’s root system. Holes too narrow or too
tree for your specific location, proper planting is critical shallow can compromise seedling’s success. Place the
to get your tree off to a good start. Considering that tree seedling in the hole, holding the plant vertical with the
and shrub orders will be distributed on April 23rd and root collar (interface of root and stem) at or just below
24th, now is a good time to make your selection and think the surface grade. While holding the seedling in place,
about how to plant your bare root tree seedlings. backfill the hole, filling up to the root collar or slightly
below grade.
Bareroot plants are one- to three-year-old nursery stock
that are harvested, stored, and shipped without soil or To remove any air pockets, saturate the planting. If
potting mix surrounding their roots. Bareroot plants are settling occurs, add more soil. During drought years,
typically inexpensive, easy to plant and offer field grown water the tree generously every week to ten days during
hardiness. They are an excellent choice for many the first year. If you are in an area where animal damage
hardwoods and conifers used in conservation regularly occurs or a place that is not easily maintained,
applications such as windbreaks, shelterbelts, living providing tree protection with the use of tree tubes will
snow fences, buffers, riparian channel stabilization, enhance survival. Tree mats are an excellent option for
reforestation programs, wildlife enhancements and conifer transplants and seedlings. The mats control
more. weeds that would otherwise compete for moisture,
nutrients, and sunlight. Tree tubes, tree mats, posted
To ensure seedling survival, follow these steps. First, the signs, fertilizer pellets, barley straw pond kits, berries,
seedlings must be stored properly prior to planting, conservation seed mixes and shrubs are also available in
ideally between 33 to 35°F, 95% plus relative humidity, the catalog.
in a wind protected and shaded area with the roots
moist. Keep roots covered with moist (not saturated) The deadline to order fruit trees is March 12th and the
peat moss or shredded paper until directly before deadline for the remainder of the catalog is April 1st.
planting. Conversely, never leave seedlings in standing Visit https://soilwater.org/annual-tree-shrub-sale/ to
water. download a catalog, order form and curbside pick-up
instructions. Paper copies of the catalog can be
Carefully choose the planting site. Trees are difficult to requested at no cost by phone.
successfully move once they become established. There
is the adage “The best days for planting are the worst
days for the planter”. If possible, plant on cloudy, cool,
humid days; avoiding sunny, dry, and windy conditions or
when the roots risk freezing. Plant your seedlings as
quickly as possible after order pick-up and be sure to
keep roots covered and always protected. Please note
that conifers are particularly sensitive to drying out.
Source: USDA NRCS Plant Materials Program Extension Connection – March 2021Upcoming 4-H Events
March
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
Rabbit Committee LEAF Junior: Pheasant Sheep Project
7:00pm JCC Rearing 7:00pm
6:30pm JCC
Audubon Community
Nature Center
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Goat Committee Horse Committee Public Presentations Beef Committee
6:30pm 6:30pm 5:00pm 7:00pm
JCC JCC JCC JCC
14 15 16 17 18 Exhibition Poultry 19 20
Goat Project 4-H Program Rabbit Project 6:30pm
6:30pm Committee 6:30pm JCC Theater
JCC 7:00pm JCC Meat Animal Sale
JCC Committee 6:30pm
21 22 23 Hog Project 24 25 26 27
Dog Project and 6:30pm Beef Project Rabbit Project
Committee JCC 7:00pm Spring Show
Stanley Hose Co. Horse Project JCC 10:00am
2:00pm 6:30pm Maple Springs Fire
JCC Hall
28 29 30 31
April
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
Jr. Livestock Show
Committee
6:30pm
JCC
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Hog Weigh-In
Hog Committee Horse Application for 10:00am-3:00pm
6:30pm Show Number Due! Fairgrounds
Sheep Project
10:00am
Location TBA
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Super Dog Sat.
4-H Program Horse Committee Exhibition Poultry Beef Committee Info TBA
Committee 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm Horse Riding
7:00pm Evaluation and Fun
Show
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Goat Project Rabbit Committee Clothing Evaluation
Pancake Breakfast 7:00pm Day
8:30am-11:00am
25 26 27 28 Beef Project 29 30
Rabbit Project 6:30pm
6:30pm Clothing Evaluation
Make Up Day
5:00pm-6:00pm
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Extension Connection - March 2021Cloverleaf Express
Thank you to the 4-H youth, parents, and volunteers who made the 4-H Chicken and Biscuit Fund-
raiser a success! We sold 870 presale tickets thanks to your support! Special thanks to 3 C’s Cater-
ing, Harley Davidson of Jamestown, Peterson Farms, Chautauqua County Farm Bureau, and many
other community members who also contributed to the success of the fundraiser.
Public Presentation Day Clothing Evaluation Day and
Fashion Revue Information
March 6, 2021 9:00am-2:00pm via Zoom Clothing Evaluation will be held Saturday, April 24th at JCC
March 10, 2021 5:00pm-8:00pm in person at from 8:30am-11:00am. Youth who have completed a sewing
JCC and via Zoom project may bring their item for evaluation. Youth will also
Check your email or with your club leader for the practice modeling for the Fashion Revue. Please bring a
draft of your commentary which should outline the project,
presentation schedule!
fabric, any new skills or challenges, and where the youth
Congratulations to all participants!
might wear the project. Make up day will be Wednesday,
TERENCE J. CENTNER AGRICULTURAL April 28th from 4:30pm-6:00pm at JCC.
AND ENVIRONMENTAL 4-H SCHOLARSHIP FUND Fashion Revue will be held Friday, May 7th at 7:00pm,
This fund is established in memory of Harry E. and Mary tentatively at Kennedy First United Methodist Church locat-
Ellen Centner to honor their dedication and hard work on ed at 3594 Church St, Kennedy, NY 14747. Country Critters 4
their family farm in the Town of Dunkirk and their leader- -H Club will be hosting the Revue.
ship activities in the Chautauqua County 4-H Program. Registration information will be available soon.
Application Process
Donations Needed for Fashion Revue
1. Interested students should submit the following to the
Please consider making a monetary or sewing-related prod-
Guidance Department: a completed application, two
uct donation towards Senior and Junior awards. Awards are
letters of recommendation and the essay by April 1st.
due on April 24th at Clothing Evaluation Day. If you are do-
2. Student must meet eligibility requirements.
nating gift cards, please consider donating multiple cards in
3. The Guidance Department should forward all applica-
small amounts of $5.00-$10.00 so that your gift can reach
tions received to the Scholarship Fund Committee at the
more youth. For more information, please contact Debbie
NCCF by April 15th.
Caruso at: debbiecaruso99@gmail.com
Who is Eligible to Apply?
1. Graduating seniors from Brocton, Dunkirk, Forestville, Fair Scholarship Information
Fredonia, Ripley, Silver Creek, or Westfield. The Chautauqua County Fair would like to invite High School
2. Participating members of the 4-H Program for 3 years Seniors and students enrolled in college to apply for the New
with an outstanding agricultural or environmental project York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and New York
involving gardening, horticulture, raising food animals, State Showpeople’s Association Scholarships. Qualifying
students must be active at the Chautauqua County Fair. All
conservation, forestry, environmental activities or other
applicants from Chautauqua County must submit their
related projects. application through the Chautauqua County Fair office no
3. Students accepted to a four-year college or university. later than Friday, April 2, 2021.
Information is available at the Chautauqua County Fair
Contact the 4-H Office or your guidance office Office, PO Box 1911 Dunkirk ,NY 14048, at CCE
for an application. Chautauqua, and from local high school offices.
Applications must be printed and completed from the web
at www.nyfairs.org. Printed copies are available at the 4-H
Extension Connection - March 2021 12Office.LEAF Junior Spring Fling
April 5-7, 2021
Each day during spring break, youth will have the opportunity to participate in a LEAF
Junior Workshop! Youth will receive a kit with the materials needed for their work-
shops and will complete them at home with an instructor via Zoom. Workshops will
feature activities for Cloverbuds and 4-Hers (ages 9-18) and offer a variety of fun,
including nutrition lessons led by Heather Gregory and Molly Harvey, kits from U Take
the Cake NY, creative crafts, and more! For the full list of courses visit cce.cornell.edu/
chautauqua. Register by Friday, March 26th. Kit pickup will be Friday, March 2nd from
8:30am-6:00pm and Saturday, March 3rd from 10:00am-12:00pm.
To sign up for updates about LEAF text @2bde4b7 to 81010.
Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety What About the Fair?
Certification Course Currently the status of the 2021 Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County 4-H will be holding a Tractor and Fair is unknown. Certainly we all hope that it happens
Farm Machinery Safety Certification Course for as scheduled! However, if the Fair Board cannot hold
youths age 14 and older. The purpose of this course is the fair we want to plan for an opportunity for youth
to prevent injury and save lives. To receive a to show their animals and have projects evaluated
certificate, a young person must complete 24 hours of and on display.
instruction. This includes participation in classes (10 Please share your opinion via these online surveys
hours), home study and assignments (9 hours), and a that can be found on our website cce.cornell.edu/
practice driving day (5 hours) at local machinery chautauqua. Printed copies can be made available
dealerships for a total of 24 hours. Students need to upon request.
bring a lunch each of the three days. The cost is $30 Survey Deadline is March 12, 2021.
per youth. Classes will take place Monday, April 5,
Wednesday, April 7, at the Carnahan Center on the Junior Superintendent Applications Now Available
JCC campus and the driving portion will take place on Jr. Sup Applications are available at the 4-H Office and
Saturday, April 10 at either LandPro in Falconer or on the website.
Larry Romance and Son in Sheridan. Full participation Apply by May 15, 2021!
in this program is mandatory to receive certification.
Pre-registrations are required by Friday, March 19th
by calling the 4-H Office 664-9502 x214.
#FitFunFebruary Winners Announced
Thank you for participating in Fit, Fun February! This initiative was created by EFNEP Educator Heather
Gregory to keep our families moving in the winter months.
These families will receive a 4-H green 5 gallon bucket for participating online!
Carpenter 4-H Family, Speck 4-H Family, Eckman 4-H Family, Griffith 4-H Family, Nancy Johnson, Raylene
Kwilos.
13 Extension Connection - March 2021Animal Project News
Goat Project Hog Project Horse Project
Project Meetings Project Meetings
Project Meetings
March 23, 2021; 6:30pm JCC
March 15, 2021; 6:30pm
Committee Meetings March 23, 2021: 6:30pm at JCC and Zoom
Committee Meetings
April 6, 2021; 6:30pm JCC May 1, 2021; Info TBD
March 8, 2021; 6:30pm at JCC
Weigh In Committee Meetings
Weigh-In — Note Date Change
April 10, 2021 March 9, 2021; 6:30pm at JCC
May 8, 2021 10:00am-12:00pm
10:00am-3:00pm at the Fairgrounds April 13, 2021; 6:30pm
Goat Barn at the Fairgrounds
Committee Chair: Ken Styers
Committee Chair: Jeff O’Brien Horse Communications
styersk@usservicesinc.com
cfsjeff32@gmail.com Contact Aimee Rogers for more information.
Poultry Project Event Applications and Entry Fees
Dog Project due April 9, 2021!
Project and Committee Meetings Committee Chair: Kasey Fanara
Meetings held at Stanley Hose Company in Exhibition Poultry Project Meetings blondieshort24@yahoo.com
Sherman March 18, 2021; 6:30pm JCC
March 21, 2021; 2:00pm April 14, 2021; 6:30pm JCC
May 16, 2021; 2:00pm Rabbit Project
Super Dog Saturday Committee Chair: Julie Covert
April 17, 2021; more info TBA jcoverts@windstream.net Project Meetings
March 17, 2021; 6:30pm at JCC
Committee Chair: Roxanne Young April 27, 2021; 6:30pm at JCC
roxy6825@windstream.net Committee Meetings
Sheep Project March 1, 2021; 7:00pm at JCC
Project Meetings April 20, 2021 7:00pm at JCC
Beef Project March 4, 2021; 7:00pm at JCC
Project Meetings April 10 2021; 10:00 am Location TBA Spring Show
March 25, 2021; 7:00pm at JCC March 27, 2021 10:00 AM
Committee Meetings
April 28, 2021; 7:00pm at JCC Maple Springs Fire Hall
February 25, 2021; 7:00pm at JCC
Committee Meetings Committee Chair: Becky King
March 11, 2021; 7:00pm at JCC Committee Chair: Mark Woolley
April 15, 2021 7:00pm at JCC woolsheep@rwmonuments.com
Committee Chair: Dave Schauman
janschauman@gmail.com
LEAF Junior — Pheasant Chick Rearing
In partnership with the Audubon Community Nature Center and the NYS DEC
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:30pm
Audubon Community Nature Center located at 1600 Riverside Road Jamestown, NY
Each year the NYS DEC gives away free pheasant chicks to interested conservationists to raise for eight weeks and
release. Learn the fun, and relatively simple, method of raising pheasant chicks for release. After attending the course,
you can decide how many chicks you would like to order. Chick pickup is the first or second week of June. We will share
the delivery date and time as soon as we receive the details from the DEC. When you bring your chicks home, you’ll
have the help of the DEC pheasant rearing guide as well as staff and volunteers to answer any questions you may have
along the way. The project wraps up eight weeks later with a release party in August (date and details to be determined
based on chick delivery).
Register online at cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua or by calling 716-664-9502 ext. 212. The course costs $10 for 4-H
members and $15 for youth in the community.
If you are an adult who has ordered chicks from the DEC through Cooperative Extension,
you must contact the DEC directly at 716-372-0645 by March 25th.
We currently can only order chicks for youth programs.
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Extension Connection - March 2021Animal Crackers Virtual Dairy Bowl
Animal Crackers 2021 “All Creatures Great and Small” to At this time, we will not be offering in-person Dairy Bowl
take place virtually via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday meetings, however you are encouraged to participate in
evenings during the month of May. There will be 8 the upcoming Statewide 4-H Dairy Committee Virtual
sessions. Each session will begin at 6:00 pm and will last Dairy Bowl practices.
approximately 45-60 minutes. This year’s program will Time: 7:00 pm over Zoom
highlight the following species: dairy, sheep, goat, rabbit/ Friday, March 5th : Reproduction presented by Ashley
cavy, poultry, equine, swine, and dog/cat. Marshall
The program is geared to 4-H members involved in animal Friday, March 19th : Hoof Health
science projects. Youth are strongly encouraged to attend Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/
with their parents or chaperones. Suggested age range is register/tJYsdeGgpjoqGtOsnKp2Oz2MxqJlIqJor99w
9-12, however, all youth 9 and up are welcome.
Each Session will end with Dairy Bowl Questions through
This is a unique opportunity for youth to experience hands
Kahoot.
-on activities, explore career options in animal science,
Each family must register through the link above to
and expand their knowledge through scientific inquiry. participate.
Explore the session topics at https://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/ Please contact Lisa Kempisty if you’re planning to
events-2/animal-crackers/. The cost is $20.00 for participate so that our Chautauqua County 4-H office and
Chautauqua County 4-H youth who register by Monday, dairy committee knows who is involved.
March 29, 2021. Register today to participate in these Dairy Bowl practices!
Contact Lisa Kempisty with questions at 716-664-9502 ext.
Trick Dog Contest 203 or ljk4@cornell.edu.
In an effort to keep our 4-H dog handlers challenged as we Virtual Dairy Discovery
enter months of cold & snow, we would like to offer a The annual Dairy Discovery program provides New York
Winter Trick Dog Class similar to the American Kennel Club youth with fun, science-oriented learning experiences on
(AKC) program now in place. https://www.akc.org/sports/ dairy production and management topics. This year, we
trick-dog/ are offering a virtual workshop each Thursday in March.
Each workshop will include a short presentation from a NY
Starting on January 1st, 2021, the 4-H Dog Program will be
college agriculture program, a presentation on an area of
offering Trick Dog Certificates to all qualifying dog/handler
dairy management, and an opportunity to meet youth
teams. All tricks will be at the AKC Novice Trick Dog Level.from across the state through hands-on problem solving
If you have already received an AKC Trick Dog Novice Title and small-group discussion Youth who are 14-19 years of
you can apply for the 4-H certificate in that class & move age as of January 1, 2021 are welcome to attend. Register
at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/
up to the next class simply by submitting a copy of the AKC
events_landing.cfm?event=DairyDiscovery2021_127.
Certificate.
For more information visit cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua/4-
H-youth. Capitol Days and Career Explorations Move Online!
Capitol Days is scheduled to take place in April and Career
Explorations in June. These events will be open to more
participants and will be free or low cost. More information
coming soon!
15 Extension Connection - March 20214-H Dairy Members Share Their Stories
The 4-H Dairy Advisory Committee recently encouraged our Miranda Nickerson
4-H dairy youth to share their stories on how they are
“continuing to learn by working with their 4-H dairy project
cattle” throughout this past unusual year. We will be
sharing the stories the youth contributed over the next few
months in our Extension Connection for all to enjoy. Thank
you to all the 4-H dairy youth who submitted their
experiences!
This month’s featured Chautauqua County 4-H dairy
youth are Cole Nickerson, 7th year 4-H member and
Miranda Nickerson, 9th year 4-H member, children of Bart
& Julie Nickerson of Corry, PA.
Cole Nickerson
In 2020 there has been many ups and downs through my
4-H year, like wondering if there would even be any shows
or meetings to attend and see my 4-H friends. In the
beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic I started by making
my show heifers a hay feeder. I also participated in dairy
judging virtually, I learned a lot through those meetings.
I finally got a show under my belt the beginning of August
2020 when I took my 4 year old Registered Jersey cow to a
youth show in Hamburg, NY. I did not do so hot with her
because she did not eat or drink anything and did not fill
her udder for the show. At the show I also helped a couple Miranda Nickerson showed her 4 year old registered Holstein cow
other 4-H friends with getting their heifers and cows top named Camilla at the Youth in Ag Bonanza last August.
lines ready for the ring. I had a great time!
This 4-H year has been one like no other. Through many
I love showing cows and being with great people. Also,
zoom calls and events, I was still able to grow and learn
during this pandemic I clipped my show heifers once every
this year.
month to practice my fitting skills. Hoping that 2021 will be
I was able to attend a course called “Do You Have What it
a better 4-H year with more shows that I can attend.
Takes to be a Veterinarian” via zoom. In this course I
Cole Nickerson learned beginner skills about being a veterinarian that will
prepare me for my future.
One thing I am most passionate about is dairy judging.
Although I was not able to judge competitively this year, I
was able to attend a few informational practice sessions to
get some practice and enhance my skills in hopes to
compete next year.
I also enjoy being a member of the Chautauqua County
Dairy Princess Program. This year I was able to help at a
milk drive. We were able to have a virtual pageant. I am
excited to take on the challenges this year may bring and
to advocate with some of my best friends.
My favorite thing about summer is attending the county
fair. I enjoy working with my cows and seeing my friends.
Although I was not able to attend the county fair in 2020, I
was fortunate enough to attend the Youth in Ag Bonanza
in Hamburg, New York. I had a very successful day with my
cows Elite and Camilla.
Cole Nickerson proudly standing by the hay feeder he built for Even though this has been a year full of new challenges, I
his show heifers. was able to continue to grow and learn through my 4-H
activities.
16
Extension Connection - March 2021EFNEP Newsletter
It’s National Nutrition Month®
Smart Snacking Tips for Adults and Teens from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Snack only when you are hungry.
Plan snacks ahead of time.
Keep snacks simple by choosing a variety
of vegetables and fruits based on what you love, what is on sale and what is in season.
Snack ideas to try:
A smoothie made from fat-free milk
and frozen fruit.
A sliced apple with 1 tablespoon
of peanut, sunflower or other nut butter.
A whole wheat pita cut into wedges and dipped into 2 tablespoons of hummus or bean dip.
Roast chickpeas and season with spices.
Air pop popcorn and season it with herbs you like.
Make a yogurt parfait with 6 ounces of fat-free or low-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup of fresh, frozen or
canned fruit in its own juice and a sprinkle of your favorite cereal. The EFNEP program
For more ideas how to Personalize Your Plate, visit www.eatright.org. provides nutrition
education to low
Focus on fruit. One of the key messages from MyPlate encourages Americans to income families and
choose fruit in all forms (fresh, frozen, canned and dried). Fruit is a great addition to children in counties
throughout New York
any meal. Some other ideas to consider are adding fruit to green salads (apples, pears, State.
grapes), to sandwiches (apples, pears, sliced strawberries) , to plain tap water to add A series of 8 classes is
flavor (lime, lemon, orange, strawberries, apple slices) and to hot or cold cereal. For offered to adults in a
variety of settings.
more ideas for eating fruit each day, visit www.myplate.gov. Workshop series
Fruit Pizza include: Family
Nutrition Education
Serving Size :1/2 a muffin + fruit Serving per recipe: 2
Curriculum Finding A
Visit your local library and Balance - Diabetes
check out “The Fruits We Ingredients: Healthy Cents
Eat” by Gail Gibbons. Read 1 English muffin (try whole grain) Breastfeeding.
2 Tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese A series of 6 classes is
the book to your child. offered to youth aged
When you finish, ask them 2 Tablespoons sliced strawberries 8-12 in school and at
after school locations.
to draw a picture that includes 2 Tablespoons blueberries
Workshop series
all of their favorite fruits. 2 Tablespoons crushed pineapple include: Choose Health:
Is there a new fruit from the Food, Fun and Fitness;
Directions: Teen Cuisine
book that you can buy at the
1. Wash hands with soap and water. If you or your
supermarket and try as a organization is
2. Split English muffin and toast the halves until lightly browned.
family? Talk about your interested in
3. Spread cream cheese on both halves. scheduling classes,
favorite family recipes made 4. Divide the fruit between the two halves and arrange on top of please call your local
with fruit. the cream cheese. nutrition educator:
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size – 1/2 of 5. Serve immediately Heather Gregory
muffin + fruit, 120 Calories, 3g Total fat, 716-664-9502 X 221
Notes:
27 calories from fat, 27% calories from fat,
1. Use any combination of fruit including apples, bananas, and Trish Dragoo
1.5g Saturated fat, 0g Trans Fat, 10mg
716-664-9502 X 215
Cholesterol, 170mg Sodium, 19g Total raisins.
Carbohydrate, 2g Dietary Fiber, 7g Sugars, This material was
2. Try peanut, sunflower or other nut butter in place of cream funded by the USDA’s
0g Added Sugars, 4g Protein, 114mg
Calcium, 0mcg Vitamin D, 1mg Iron, cheese. Expanded Food and
149mg Potassium 3. Sprinkle with nuts or seeds for added crunch. Nutrition Education
Source: www.foodhero.org Oregon State Program.
University 17Master Gardener News
Early Garden Preparations
Sharon Rinehart, Contributing Chautauqua County MGV
After the snowy winter months, gardeners are excited to be outside and tend to their gardens again. Even when the
weather is not warm enough to plant, there are several things that can and should be done. We often forget about
these early gardening tasks until it is too late, and our garden plants are demanding attention.
Now is a good time to walk around the yard with a notebook. Survey and write down any damage done throughout
the winter months. This will include broken branches on trees and shrubs. If you have raised beds, the winter may
have damaged or rotted the support around the bed. You may also see mole trails throughout your yard. Will the
mulch in your paths or around your plants need replacing or refreshing? Are there new drainage problems? After
taking notes, devise a plan to fix the problems. What tools do you need? What other supplies are needed such as
replacement support for beds or traps for moles? These are garden tasks that should be done before the “growing
season”.
Even though you may have cleaned your garden tools last fall, they still need attention before you use them. Clean the
tools again to ensure any traces of dirt, bacteria, and mold are removed. Use a solution of 2 cups bleach to 1 gallon of
water to sanitize the tools. Quickly soak them in the solution, rinse, and dry. Tools with edges such as pruners and
shovels should be sharpened to ensure their efficiency. Now is a great time to tune up the lawn mower. Sharp mower
blades will help the grass heal after mowing and help prevent disease.
Late winter/early spring is a time to prune raspberries, blueberries, and grapes. Roses, clematis, and hydrangeas are
also pruned at this time. This will give them time to recover new buds and shoots start growing.
If you did not do it in the fall, early spring is a good time to put a top layer of compost on your gardens. If you grew a
cover crop, now is the time to turn it over.
If you grow rhubarb, it should be fertilized before growth starts in early spring. Perennial flower beds can also be
fertilized now before new growth. Bulbs such as snowdrops, daffodils, and narcissus benefit from fertilizer as soon as
they start to emerge in the spring.
If you like to grow your plants from seeds, it can be started now in a cold frame outside or indoors under grow lights. A
cold frame has the advantage of not needing a lighting system and does not take up indoor space.
To help staying ahead of weeds, apply a pre-emergent herbicide in early spring. A new layer of mulch will also help
control the weeds.
As you plan for the new growing season, look at your journal. Remind yourself what worked, what you do not want to
repeat, and what new things you want to try.
Early garden tasks are a great way to start the new growing season. Gardeners are always looking for ways to “get the
season started”. These tasks will make our gardens better and give us more time to enjoy what we love doing.
References:
Rebecca Finneran, Fertilizing established perennial gardens- feed ‘em and weep, Michigan State university Extension,
Felicia Lalomia, A Master Gardeners Advice for Starting Your Garden This Season, Northforker, April 7, 2020.
Richard Jauron and Diane Nelson, , Iowa State University Extension
Shirk, Carol, Ask a Master Gardener-Summer Days and Weed Control, Extension Dodge County, University of Wisconsin-
Madison, 7/23/2020.
Oregon Gardeners, Here’s Your February To-Do List, The Oregonian, Oregonlive, Oregon State University Extension
Service, 2/5/2021.
Gardeners Checklist for Spring, UC Marin Master Gardens, University of California, 2021
Charles W.G. Smith, It’s Not too Early to Get Outside, Fine Gardening, 2021
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