Date/Time
Date(s) - Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021
6:00 pm
Location
Katharine Jackson Carnahan Center (CARN) at Jamestown Community College
Categories
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program will hold its 2021 Fall L.E.A.F. Workshop Series. All classes will be held at the JCC Carnahan Center; 525 Falconer St., Jamestown.
The LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm.) Series is open to beginning farmers, established farms looking to diversify and grow, agriculture enthusiasts, homesteaders and others.
The fee for each workshop is $5 per participant.
Pre-registration is required. To register online click HERE or call 716-664-9502, ext. 209 or email lpc33@cornell.edu for the registration information.
Masks are required.
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Tuesday, October 12, 6 pm
Learn about Vermicomposting
Carnahan Center Training Theater
Learn how to raise your own worms and develop nutrient rich soil for your house plants or spring gardens. Learn all about the benefits of composting and how worms can turn food scraps into healthy, rich soil for use in your garden next Spring!
Participants will create their own vermicomposter with many of the supplies they will need to feed their hard-working worms.
Wednesday, October 20, 6 pm
Introduction to Bee Keeping
Carnahan Center Classroom 123
Honeybees are amazing creatures. Have you ever considered what it might be like to have your own hives of bees. You could become a beekeeper! Getting started or even knowing if this is the right fit for you may seem a bit over whelming. Luckily here in Chautauqua County we have some generous and very knowledgeable bee keepers. Dennis and Laura LaMonica have offered to share their expertise in as part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s fall L.E.A.F. program.
Our Introduction to Bee Keeping workshop will inform you of all you need to know to make an educated decision about how and if you want to start a hive of your own. The emphasis of the presentation will be informing potential beekeepers about what to expect, how to prepare and what is required of the beekeeper. If you’re thinking about starting a backyard beehive or are just curious about what’s involved with keeping bees, then this is a great introductory class for you. The class is designed for absolute beginners so, no prerequisite knowledge is required. This workshop will focus on natural beekeeping practices. So, even if you have read a few books, taken some other classes or already started keeping bees, this class will still have a lot to offer you.
Discover:
•The Anatomy of Bees
•The Honey Bee Life Cycle
•The Role of the Drone Bee
•The Role of the Queen Bee
•The Role of the Worker Bee
•Preparing Your Beehive
•Feeding Bees
•Keeping Records
•The Beehive Inspection
•And much more
Taking a beekeeping class is essential for today’s beekeeper. There is no need to try it on your own, let us help welcome you to beekeeping!
Thursday, October 28, 6 pm
Native Pollinators in your Garden
Carnahan Center Classroom 123
In New York State there are over 400 bee species. These bees are essential for the pollination of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension master gardener volunteer, Patricia Martonis to learn how to create a habitat for native pollinators to enhance growing food and flowers. This presentation will focus on the importance of native pollinators in vegetable and flower gardens. Participants will learn how to attract, retain and support the natural balance for native pollinators in your home gardens. Learn what plants will create a positive environment, how to provide nesting sites and maintain your garden to encourage pollinators to visit.
Ms. Martonis is a Chautauqua Master Gardener who has participated in a variety of projects including Seed to Supper, Educational gardens, and trainings.
Wednesday, November 3, 6 pm
Beginners’ Guide to Goats
Carnahan Center Classroom 123
Goats make great companions, and can provide your family with milk, fiber, and meat. You may envision yourself enjoying yoga with your goats in the backyard, but they can be fickle creatures that will test your fence and patience. Join CCE Chautauqua 4-H Educator Kate Ewer to learn the basics of raising goats. Explore what breeds will work best for your family, where to purchase quality animals, how to safely house your goats, basic goat first aid, and why goats are like potato chips–you can’t have just one!
Monday, November 8, 6 pm
Unraveling the Meat Marketing Mystery
Carnahan Center Training Theater
Learn why, how, and where you process livestock matters to you, the end consumer, and federal and state laws. This workshop will educate about regulations, expectations, and meat quality. A hands-on demonstration and taste test of matching the cut to the cooking technique for optimum quality will be performed. Livestock Specialist Amy Barkley will share experiences and knowledge about what works and what doesn’t, explaining the importance of marbling, muscling and finish in Beef, Sheep and Goats.
