Dining with Diabetes Wednesday, March 27, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library (475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065) Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members.Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating.  Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Capital Mohawk PRISM Partners Meeting Tuesday, April 2, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Crossings of Colonie (580 Albany Shaker Road Loudonville, NY 12211) Spencer Barrett, sb685@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes Wednesday, April 3, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library (475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065) Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members.Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating.  Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes Wednesday, April 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 50 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating.  This free program is sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club. Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Recipe for Success - A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) 8:30-8:40 Welcome & Orientation8:40-9:30 Get Permission: Regulations and LicensingWhere do you go to get permission to sell your packaged food product at retail locations, or sell ready to eat food at venues, such as farmers’ markets? Can you make your product in your own home kitchen? Get these and other questions answered. Presenter: John M Luker, Assistant Director, Division of Food Safety & Inspection, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets9:30-10:30 Part I Recipe Approval: Making sure your food product is safeThe Cornell Food Venture Center provides comprehensive assistance to beginning and established food entrepreneurs. Many food products require review and approval by a food safety expert, a service provided by the FVC. Presenter: Bruno Xavier, Cornell University Food Venture Center10:30-10:40 Break10:40-11:30 Becoming a Small Scale Food ProcessorLearn from an industry consultant how to scale-up your recipe for production, where to produce your product, and how to price it to make a profit. Presenter: Robin Puskas, owner of NY Kitchen Company11:30-11:45 Story from the FieldKelley Goldman, co-owner of Puckers Gourmet, will share her experience establishing her business selling old-world style pickled products.11:45-12:00 Story from the FieldTrish Nusbaum, owner of The Food Florist, will discuss her frozen food business.12:00 - 12:30 Lunch featuring The Food Florist, Ballston Spa, NY12:30-1:15 Part II Recipe Approval: Making sure your food product is safeThe Cornell FVC offers assistance with product and process safety evaluations, regulatory compliance, food processing development and shelf-life evaluation. Presenter: Bruno Xavier, Cornell University Food Venture Center1:15-1:40 The Value of a Good Business PlanHow can you maximize your chances for a successful food business venture? Learn about developing a small business feasibility study and plan. Presenter: Dennis Crimi & Steve Hovey SCORE Small Business Advisors1:40-1:55 minutes Story from the FieldShelley Monder, co-owner of Lucy Jo’s Coffee1:55-2:05 Break2:05-2:30 Market Research & Marketing BasicsGot an idea for what you would like to sell? Great! Learn how to conduct market research along with some general marketing principles. Presenter: Dennis Crimi & Steve Hovey SCORE Small Business Advisors2:30-3:00 Getting Your Product on the Store ShelfHealthy Living Market director of purchasing will discuss the process of getting your product placed on their shelves. Presenter: Paul Hoffman Director of Purchasing and Retail Sales for Healthy Living Markets in Saratoga Springs, NY and South Burlington, VT.3:00-3:25 Other Business BasicsPresenter: Dennis Crimi & Steve Hovey SCORE Small Business Advisors3:25-4:00 Insurance Requirements and ProductsLearn why you not only need insurance, you’ll want insurance. Choosing the right insurance agent and policy are important business decisions. Presenter: Bob Bleistein, Eastern Classic Coverage Insurance4:00-4:30 Panel Q&A Cornell Cooperative Extension offers equal program and employment opportunities.To register for Recipe for Success click on this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recipe-for-success $65 Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 50 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating.  This free program is sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club. Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Cooking from Scratch: Mediterranean Cuisine Thursday, April 18, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Hands-on preparation of a healthy Mediterranean style home-cooked meal. Kids over 10 may accompany an adult for $5. Learn some cooking skills and sit down for dinner. Space is limited, call to register: 518-885-8995. 10.00 Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes Wednesday, April 24, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 50 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating.  This free program is sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club. Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Forest Health and Productivity Report Card Workshop Friday, April 26, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Preparing Your Woods for More Frequent Disturbance- Gregg Sargis from The Nature Conservancy and Kristina Ferrare from CCE Onondaga will present on the Tug Hill ISPZ project and the Forest Health and Productivity Report Card. An outdoor walk to review the report card is planned at Saratoga Spa State Park. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. There will also be an update on the MFO FRESH program.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 W High Street, Ballston Spa NY, 12020. Please call (518) 885-8995 or email kbw44@cornell.edu to RSVP. Spencer Barrett, sb685@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Maple in April Festival Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Village of Hadley, sample some maple products and recipes. Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Saratoga Horse Symposium Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center (556 Middle Line Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020) This year’s Horse Symposium will be held May 18, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Keep checking back for updates!The Saratoga Horse Symposium feature well known equine experts and veterinarians, along with live horse demonstrations, riding clinics, and educational presentations. Horse enthusiasts from across New York State and New England look forward to this popular annual event every year. In addition to the Symposium’s daily events a Silent Auction is featured with a fantastic selection of goods and services donated by many local businesses. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser directly benefit educational CCE Equine Programming and the 4-H Training & Education Center.For additional information and corresponding downloads on Program Speakers, Registration, Sponsorships and Donations for the up-coming Saratoga Horse Symposium, please click on the categories at the left side of the page.A day of educational workshops and demonstrations. A unique opportunity to interact and network with horse professionals. ========================================= 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic Saturday, June 1, 2019 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Fairways of Halfmoon (17 Johnson Road Mechanicville, NY 12118) 4-H in Saratoga County serves over 20,000 youth annually. All proceeds from the 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic support 4-H programming through: Scholarships, Educational Trips, 4-H Leader Training, Program Development, Hands on Learning ExperiencesPARTICIPATION$100 per Player(Registrations are due by May 24th)Scramble FormatFoursomes encouraged, or can be arrangedCost Includes: Continental Breakfast, Greens Fees, Cart, Goodie Bag,  Luncheon BuffetSPONSORSHIPSSIGNATURE: $1000 & Above - Free Foursome, Sign at EACH Tee, Full Page Ad in ProgramPATRON: $600 & Above - Free Foursome, Sign at a Tee, Full Page Ad in ProgramTEE to GREEN: $300 & Above - Sign at Tee and Green, Half Page Ad in ProgramTEE: $100 & Above - Sign at a Tee, Name in ProgramCART: $35 & Above - Name included on all carts, Name in ProgramBUSINESS CARD/ INDIVIDUAL:  $25 & Above - Name in ProgramIN-KIND DONATIONS: Name in ProgramTOURNAMENT SPECIAL FEATURESHole-In-One ContestsCar from Mangino Buick GMCCustom Fit Golf Package from Northway 8 Golf CenterPrice Chopper Grocery PackageAlso…Men & Women’s Most Accurate DriveMen & Women’s Longest DriveMen & Women’s Closest to the Pin50/50RafflesMulligansFor more information and entry form please click here! Greg Stevens, grs9@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Albany Rail Trail Wineberry Removal Workday with Mohawk-Hudson Land Conservancy Wednesday, June 12, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cherry Lane Underpass, Slingerlands, NYPlease bring water and gloves. Participants will be trained in invasive species identification and removal. Rain date of June 13th Spencer Barrett, sb685@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Sundae on the Farm Sunday, June 16, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm “Sundae on the Farm” is fun and educational for the whole family… a perfect way to spend the day together. This behind the scenes look at a working family farm includes many free events such as: children’s activities, farm animals to see, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, and agricultural exhibits. “Sundae on the Farm” takes place from 12:00 pm through 4:00 pm, and is enjoyed by approximately 3,500 visitors each year. Ashley Keatley, ak2439@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 =========================================