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We put knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We'll discuss safety, logistics, and food quality with examples of how to put these skills into practice. Sign up to attend this hands-on class on Tuesday, October 13: ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1kca2ra1fxcido . This program is $20. Please pay what you are able.
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Food Preservation: Drying & Dehydrating,10.13.26
Dried herbs, fruit leather, frozen vegetables and more! As the growing season comes to an end, come learn about the ways you can get the highest quality dehydrated and frozen food. Unlike canning, deh...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Dried herbs, fruit leather, frozen vegetables and more! As the growing season comes to an end, come learn about the ways you can get the highest quality dehydrated and frozen food. Unlike canning, dehydrating and freezing can be done with very little specialized equipment.
Thin apple slices on a dehydrator tray with text Food Preservation: Freezing & Dehydrating 5:30-6:30 pm, Tuesday, October 13 at CCE Tompkins.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Our newsletter is out today! Find it at conta.cc/4rJcUny for October updates: 🎃 4-H Fall Festival 🪱 Composting Classes 📖 The Powerhouse at TCPL 🍲 Family Cooking Classes 🖊️ Professional Development 🌱 Native Plants in State Parks 🍎 Food Preservation 🌾 Connecting Farmers to the Land ✅ And more!
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For more information on the Board of Directors, Standing Committees, and details on how to apply, visit bit.ly/CCETC-Board2026. Applications will be accepted until October 17. Please direct questions to tompkins@cornell.edu.
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CCE Tompkins County Board of Directors Application
On behalf of the current members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Tompkins County Board of Directors and its staff, we thank you for your interest in learning more about joining our board me...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We invite Tompkins County residents with diverse backgrounds and interests to apply to serve as At-Large members of our Board of Directors for three-year terms starting in 2027.
View of the entrance of a building, with flowers and bicycles and overlaid text Serve on the CCE Tompkins Board of Directors.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Topics: compost basics, options for outdoor composting, how to manage and troubleshoot, when to harvest, and the ways to use finished compost. A portion of this class will be held OUTDOORS, rain or shine. Registration is $5 per household: civi.ccetompkins.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1863
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Fall Outdoor Composting Class 2026 | CCE Tompkins County
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Outdoor composting skills can help you to compost large amounts of leaves, garden debris, food scraps and more. The compost you make will improve your soil and your garden will thrive. Join our fall composting class at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 8 here at our education center!
A person using a shovel to dig into a wire compost bin, with the title, time, and location given in the post.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Caleb Scott of United Agrivoltaics is growing mushrooms, strawberries, mint, and lavender and grazing sheep within the solar array. Learn about his experience! Free, but registration is required. Sign up at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhI0JE1NEWenldsbqm9jRJVWOPHjO0yRpPuPKKW8Pco2o8hA/viewform
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September 26 2026 Agrivoltaics Open House
Register for agrivoltaics demonstration site open house in Candor, NY
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This weekend, tour an active solar + agriculture project in Candor, NY! ☀️ From 1 to 3 pm on Saturday, Sept 26, Cornell and United Agrivoltaics are hosting an open house at the Candor Central School District’s solar farm, a NYSERDA-funded project located behind the Candor bus garage, 163 Spencer Rd.
Sheep grazing between rows of solar panels.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Gratitude to the Center for Community Transportation and everyone who helped support a fantastic afternoon! You can still share your Irene story at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjctlWe9YcFZyhgBSCmO-pGaJVhQsx8yk1q9HxmnsH0Uv-Aw/viewform .
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Thank you to all who stopped by our building during Porchfest! Singtrece, The Rungs, and @wskg.bsky.social brought the music while we paid tribute to Ithaca Car Share's beloved pickup truck Irene and Primitive Pursuits offered a chance to make jewelry out of natural materials.
A large crowd facing three shade tents outdoors.A woman singing, backed by two guitarists and a trumpeter.Two kids making jewelry out of natural materials at an info table.Two guitarists under a shade tent, with a crowd watching.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Participants will learn to harvest seedlings, overwinter beds, plant baby trees, strategies for seed collection and storage, and markets and regulations. Led by Connor Youngerman, Agroforestry lead with the Cornell Small Farms Program. Sign up at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m17zt9pz1k2klle .
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Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedlings-Part 2
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County in conjunction with the Cornell Small Farms Program will be offering a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). APRBs offer an innovative, s...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In conjunction with Cornell Small Farms, we will be offering a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds for tree seedling production, 4-6 pm on Thursday, October 8. This system produces seedlings with stronger roots, higher transplant success, and the ability to grow in a small footprint.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Have you tried a pawpaw? Learn more about this native fruit with a special episode of the Extension Out Loud podcast featuring small fruits specialist Anya Stansell. And if you enjoy the episode, share this pawpaw podcast with a friend! cals.cornell.edu/news/2026/06...
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Anya Stansell, Small Fruits Specialist, on the Pawpaw
There's a fruit native to New York that many have never tasted, yet it holds a lot of promise for market growth. In this episode of ‘Extension Out Loud,’ host Paul Treadwell sits down with Anya Stanse...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The 4-H Senior Administrative Assistant will support the administrative efforts of our 4-H Youth Development programs. Learn more and apply at cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECar...
Image of a 4-H table at a public event with overlaid text Hiring: 4-H Senior Admin Assistant at CCE Tompkins County.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
NOTE: This workshop has been postponed until September 16.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Tractors not only turn onto roads or into driveways but can also turn into fields. They may swing out wide in the opposite direction to prepare to make a turn. This action can make those following the farm equipment believe the farmer may be turning the other way. Use caution!
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This harvest season: ⚠️ Slow down and increase distance if you see a vehicle with an orange triangle. ⚠️ Never pass with limited visibility or in a no-passing zone. ⚠️ Be alert for farm equipment that may be turning. ⚠️ Look down the road as far as possible to be aware of what is coming.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
If you are interested in reducing your landfill trash, check out this Composting 101 article. Our Compost Educator Adam contributed a lot of useful info! The easy instructions will help you establish your bin, know that it's working, and learn to use the results. www.lawnstarter.com/blog/lawn-ca...
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Composting 101: How to Start Composting
Learn how to start a compost pile in 5 simple steps: what to add, what to avoid, where to put it, and how to turn kitchen scraps into rich soil.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Distributed wind systems usually provide power directly to the end-user — in this case, the Doody Farm, who have been using wind and solar since 2013. You will tour an operating small-scale (distributed) wind installation, learn about the technology, and hear firsthand about their experience.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Join us on a farm in Tully, NY, for a free educational field day to explore distributed wind energy as a viable resource to diversify your property's power production. Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mgw2j921izg77t to let us know you'll be there.
A cow stands in a barn under a small windmill, with text Renewable Energy Farm Tour, 10:30 am- 1 pm, Saturday, Sept 12.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Participants will learn about the safety, equipment, and benefits of preserving seasonal foods. The class will also include hands-on demos. This program is valued at $35, however, please pay what you are able. Sign up online at CCETompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1pnots51yect07
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Food Preservation: Canning Tomatoes 9.08.26
​September is a month full of bounty! If you've found yourself with too many tomatoes for fresh eating, or if you're just curious about food preservation, join us for a workshop on how to preserve tom...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is a month full of bounty! If you've found yourself with too many tomatoes for fresh eating, or if you're just curious about food preservation, join us for a workshop on how to preserve tomatoes and other seasonal foods at their peak flavor.
A person ladling tomatoes from a large pan into jars, with text Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Tomatoes, 5:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, September 8 at CCE Tompkins County.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"The Liberty Hyde Bailey Center will combat the interlinked challenges of climate change, civic unraveling, and political polarization through action-oriented dialogues across many lines of difference, educational programming, and creative projects across the sciences, arts, and humanities."
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The Liberty Hyde Bailey Center: A Project of Cornell Cooperative Extension
Sharing a small loop road with Schuyler House and Cornell University Press, 103-109 Sage Place looks like an unusual location for student apartments. While that has been its function since
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Earn up to $2,500 while you complete an Environmental Literacy Pre-Apprenticeship and earn certifications such as OSHA 10, Building Science Principles, and Boot Camp for Weatherization Installers. Applications are open and will be accepted until Sept 7. Apply online at www.energy-warriors.org .
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Energy Warriors
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Energy Warriors is now accepting applications for our next paid, clean energy job training program running September 28 through December 18, 2026 from 12:30 to 5:00 pm. This training is designed to support individuals entering the clean energy economy - no prior training is necessary!
A man using a drill on pieces of wood with overlaid text Apply by Sept 7 for the Energy Warriors Training Program.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We will discuss what is meant by the macro-organism, how ecological succession is used as a guiding principle, how forest stratification is treated, and the importance of pruning to drive the system. We will also look at how syntropic agroforestry has affected ecological and economic productivity.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
In this presentation on Thursday, August 27, we will cover the essential features of syntropic agroforestry. This event is free, and you can sign up online at CCETompkins.org/events/2026/08/27/syntropic-agroforestry-introduction-webinar .
Plants growing together in a row, with young trees in the background and overlaid text: Syntropic Agroforestry, Introduction Webinar, 6-7:30 pm, Thursday, August 27.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Come see how native plants are being incorporated into gardens that serve both aesthetic and environmental interests. Our urban environments - from parks or natural lands to small spaces like backyards and flower boxes, can all be a part of a pollinator pathway. Maps will be available at CCE Aug 30.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🌼 Native Plant Garden Tour: 1-4 pm, Sunday, August 30! 🌻 A mix of public and private gardens in the Northside and Fall Creek areas will be open. The tour starts at the Cooperative Extension office and the entire route is just over 2 miles so you can walk, bike, or drive. No registration required.
A variety of flowers growing around a hand painted Native Plant Garden sign, with overlaid text Native Plant Garden Tour, 1-4 pm, Sunday, August 30, Northside and Fall Creek.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This event is free, but contributions provide scholarship funds for others to attend classes & cover material costs where needed. Learn more and sign up at CCETompkins.org/events/2026/08/28/opportunity-costs-of-conservation-minded-farming to get the Zoom link.
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Opportunity Costs of Conservation-Minded Farming
Join us as we present the first-year results of exploring the above-business-as-usual maintenance costs of farming in a conservation-minded way. This first foray quantifies the differences in producti...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Join a free online presentation exploring the above-business-as-usual maintenance costs of farming in a conservation-minded way. Our researchers will share the methods & approach developed by our team, the initial findings from year one, and the ways in which this work will continue.
A person in kneeling in a field to tend plants growing up through a shade barrier, with text Opportunity Costs of Conservation- Minded Farming, 12-1 pm, Friday, August 28.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The tour will take place 10 am-12 pm, Saturday, August 15, and the location in Steuben County will be sent to those who register: CCETompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m8ruypj0frlx5x .
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NYNGA English Walnut Tour
Carl Albers homestead planting, which also hosts a significant trial for the NY Nut Growers Association English Walnut Project, has grafted shagbark and shellbark hickories, apples, pears, plums, blac...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Join us for a free tour of a local farm hosting a significant trial for the NY Nut Growers Association English Walnut Project! The location also includes shagbark and shellbark hickories, apples, pears, plums, black locusts, and a vegetable garden.
Vintage illustration of walnut branch and fruit, with text Nut & Fruit Tree Culture English Walnut Planting Tour, 10 am-12 pm, Saturday, August 15.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Growing Wine Forests in New York Tour: 5:30-7:30 pm, Thursday, August 13. This is a walking tour of a local farm. Learn the techniques, ecology, and low-cost, low-input ways of growing multi-story wine forests. Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/growing-wine-forests-in-new-york .
Clusters of grapes growing in a tree with text Growing Wine Forests in NY Farm Tour, 5:30-7:30 pm, Thursday, August 13.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The 4-H Joint Youth Commission Phenomenal Photographers program celebrated a week of learning by sharing their work in a special gallery show at the Ithaca Farmers Market this afternoon. Nine young artists showcased nature photos and other scenes, talking about their work with those who attended.
Three people looking at printed art photos.Six themed photos in a frame, depicting book pages in a heart shape.Art photos laid out on a table.A framed photo with a 4-H Youth Fair Tompkins County ribbon.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m126igok0ft0441. This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Contributing more than $20 funds scholarships for others to attend the class. For a hands-on follow-up, register for the Foraging Walk later in the month.
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Plant Foraging - 08.13.2026
Discover the basics of foraging for plants. We will start with general foraging tips and then go over some easily identifiable species.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Discover the basics of foraging for plants at 5:30 pm on Thursday, August 13! We will start with general foraging tips and then go over some easily identifiable species. Instructor Marissa is the Horticulture Team Lead at CCE Tompkins and previously worked in forest restoration and as a naturalist.
Close view of a nettle plant with text Plant Foraging Basics, 5:30-6:30 pm, Thursday, August 13 at CCE Tompkins County or on Zoom.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Liberty Hyde Bailey Center Project is raising funds to purchase the Ithaca home of Liberty Hyde Bailey and establish it as a center for dialogue around climate, civic engagement, plant science, and more. Read about this project at johnlinstrom.substack.com/p/on-leaving-the-tenure-track-or-on .
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On Leaving the Tenure Track; or, on the Scent of Deep Gladness, Deep Hunger
Learning to follow my own vocational advice—an odyssey to Ithaca.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Did you get our Community Toolbox e-news? If not, you can find it at conta.cc/4pQbK8O to read about: 🚜 Open Farm Day 🚶 "Walk with a Doc" Social & Health Series 🌿 Plant Foraging 🩸 Blood Drive 🧸 Family Open Play 🌳 Agroforestry Tours and Webinar 🔋 Smart Energy Choices Public Forum & Info ✅ and more!
Fluffy flowers with overlaid text The Community Toolbox, August 2026 News and Updates.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Green Profit magazine spoke with our Community Beautification Coordinator as part of a story about downtown beautification programs — a niche read, but interesting! www.greenprofit.com/Article/?art...
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Inspiring Beautification
6/30/2026 Jennifer Polanz
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Make your appointment online at RedCrossBlood.org and enter your zip code. All who donate at a WNY Red Cross drive in July/August will be entered to win a $100 gas card. Multiple winners selected weekly; email address required.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We are hosting a blood drive at our office and education center (615 Willow Ave in Ithaca) on Friday, August 7! Sign up for any open spot between 10 am and 3 pm and help the American Red Cross save lives.
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Blood Drive 10 am-3 pm, Friday, August 7 at CCE Tompkins County. Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The next Parents Apart® workshop will meet Monday evenings, Aug 10 & 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different sessions. There is a sliding scale fee to attend that is based on your ability to pay.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Parents Apart® is offered over two 2-hour sessions for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. Certified by the NY State Parent Education & Awareness Program and taught by parenting educators. ccetompkins.org/events/2020/...
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Parents Apart
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Find more info and a link to an interactive map at ccetompkins.org/events/2025/08/03/tompkins-county-open-farm-day
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Tompkins County Open Farm Day
Join us for Tompkins County Open Farm Day, a celebration of farms and farmers in our county! This year's Open Farm Day focuses on the west half of the county and features farms in Newfield, Trumansbur...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Celebrate agriculture and local food at Tompkins County Open Farm Day, 10 am-3 pm, Sunday, August 9! This year focuses on the west half of the county. Open Farm Day is free, family-friendly, and open to all! Sponsored in part by Tompkins County Soil & Water District and Tompkins County Farm Bureau.
Several geese in a grassy field with text Tompkins County Open Farm Day, 10 am-3 pm Sunday, August 9.Open Farm Day Farms: Kestrel Perch, a project of New Roots Charter School, Dirtbaby Farm, Ramble On Farm, Littletree Orchards, Oechsner Farms, Springweather Farm, Three Story Farm, Groundswell Center for Food & Farming, Glenwood Farm & Waids HoneyScreenshot of a google map with pins where the farms are located.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
If you know a young person who would like to try a new hobby along with (and with help from) their peers, they might be a perfect fit for 4-H. Ask any of our volunteers at the fair about 4-H membership, or visit CCETompkins.org/4H.
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4-H Youth
Welcome to 4-H in Tompkins County! All youth activities offered by Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension fall under the 4-H umbrella, whether they happen after school, in the summer, or as...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The last day of the 2026 Tompkins 4-H Youth Fair is Saturday, July 25! Featuring a chicken BBQ, the return of the local auction (with plants, art, baked goods, and more), a dog show, rabbit show, and the chance to see the exhibits and animals in year's events. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Ducks and geese in a pen.A wall of photos from previous years' fairs.People petting and taking photos of sheep.Two young people working together to arrange plants in a pot.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County @ccetompkins.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thank you to WENY for visiting our 4-H Youth Fair! www.weny.com/news/highlan...
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Highland cows, farm animals bring fluffy fun to Tompkins Co 4-H Youth Fair
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) — The 55th annual 4-H Youth Fair and Family Fun Day returned to Ithaca on Tuesday with an animal costume contest to kick off the fun-filled week.
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