CCE Niagara County

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County provides high quality, research-based information to the residents of our County.

[CCE Niagara County @cceniagara]

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[Cornell CALS @CornellCALS]

Happy #WorldBeeDay! Pollinators are essential for maintaining floral diversity and for producing many important agricultural crops that feed residents of New York and the world. So what's the buzz on #pollinators in NYS? 👀👇 #SavetheBees #BeeResponsible

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

CCE is looking to meet families where they are with more portable parenting models that bring learning opportunities to spaces where families already get together, including schools, community and health centers, and, when necessary, online - https://t.co/APQ2ojhD6k

[CCE Niagara County @cceniagara]

Would you like to learn how to grow and sell vegetables, flowers and herbs for profit? Sign up for our Beginning Farmer Training Program, a hands-on certificate program for aspiring and beginning farmers in WNY. The deadline to apply is May 18th! https://t.co/3fxXjGyEWT

[CCE Niagara County @cceniagara]

Join us on April 30th for our Spring Bulb & Plant Sale!

We are selling giant canna, gladiolus, and dahlia bulbs, along with a wide variety of unique plants delicately cared for by CCE Master Gardeners. Order yours today!

Details: https://t.co/6q394rDD0r

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

Are you a Veteran or do you know a Veteran looking for a career in ag? First, thank you (or thank them) for your service!

Second, pass this along →

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

Today and every day, CCE is proud to partner with the farmers and farmworkers who make up New York State's great agriculture community and bring food to the table. Happy National Ag Day!

https://t.co/lqPaSo5WwJ #NationalAgDay

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

In this episode of the “Extension Out Loud” podcast, @nys4h Director Andy Turner shares how the @4H program’s approach is designed to support the dynamic lives & interests of young people. Even in times of uncertainty and transition - https://t.co/vjvVcd50L6

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

Weekend plans: ❄️🎣❄️

[CCE Niagara County @cceniagara]

With so many wonderful holidays ahead, check out these tips to make celebrations fun healthy and active. #SNAPEd

https://t.co/8cIX8nkvSK

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

Be a hero and help identify and report these very damaging insects

[Bob Confer @bobconfer]

If you know of a family in need in Niagara County, please share this with them: @cceniagara is hosting another @USDA Farmers-to-Families food box giveaway today at the Niagara County fairgrounds

[CCE Niagara County @cceniagara]

@bobconfer @USDA Thank you for sharing our event! Additionally, our last giveaway will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29th. That one will also be held at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, in Lockport.

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

For the 2019-20 school year, the Buffalo farm to school program spent over $2 million on NY produce, juice, dairy and beef. CCE works with local farmers to procure goods for the program.

@Harvest_NY helps @BuffaloF2S get school food truck rolling - https://t.co/hFYgx7kYYm

[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

Kicked off Workforce Development Awareness Week in #Buffalo.

This is personal - I've seen the steel plants close leaving workers with nowhere to go.

Announced $1.5M for job training and career placement making success accessible for all NYers in a #BuildBackBetter economy.

[CCE Niagara County @cceniagara]

CCE Niagara is a recipient of the WNY Workforce Development Challenge, a state program that promotes innovative approaches to workforce training for underserved populations. Read more: https://t.co/SbTNH4KdFz

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

CCE has a new website! It's now easier than ever to find your local office and learn about the exciting projects we're working on across the state! Check it out → https://t.co/yaNLnltWQB

[CCE Niagara County @cceniagara]

Want a free 20 lb. box of fresh produce? We're giving them away now at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, in Lockport!
https://t.co/L0HDrVeNgI

[Cornell Cooperative Extension NY EDEN @CCE_Disaster]

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Application Re-Opening for Agricultural Businesses That Were Previously Ineligible https://t.co/6GUNMODVrP

[Cornell Cooperative Extension NY EDEN @CCE_Disaster]

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Requesting Information to Connect Impacted Producers to Purchasing Opportunities https://t.co/2nIR6yJLC6

[Cornell Cooperative Extension @ccecornell]

Over 1400 masks have been distributed!

“To help protect farmworkers and slow the virus’s spread in rural New York, the Cornell Farmworker Program is mobilizing local support to make and distribute face masks across the state.”

Learn more → https://t.co/hlC2hOsujw