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 → bit.ly/2VKSKw6

CCE Niagara County creates local food resources to help during COVID-19 - bit.ly/2y9es3K cc/ CCE Niagara County

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Requesting Information to Connect Impacted Producers to Purchasing Opportunities blogs.cornell.edu/eden/2020/04/3…

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Application Re-Opening for Agricultural Businesses That Were Previously Ineligible blogs.cornell.edu/eden/2020/05/0…

Want a free 20 lb. box of fresh produce? We're giving them away now at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, in Lockport! niagara-gazette.com/news/local_new…

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 → cce.cornell.edu

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 is a recipient of the WNY Workforce Development Challenge, a state program that promotes innovative approaches to workforce training for underserved populations. Read more: bit.ly/2G0OKmd

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. CCE Farm to Institution helps Buffalo Farm to School To You get school food truck rolling - bit.ly/2GUQ6zr

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

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

With so many wonderful holidays ahead, check out these tips to make celebrations fun healthy and active. #SNAPEd choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-make-…

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In this episode of the “Extension Out Loud” podcast, nys4h Director Andy Turner shares how the 4-H program’s approach is designed to support the dynamic lives & interests of young people. Even in times of uncertainty and transition - bit.ly/38tWb01

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! youtu.be/x8uUr8IvKnc #NationalAgDay

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 →

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: bit.ly/3sM3Bnx

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! cceniagaracounty.org/agriculture/be…

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 - bit.ly/3uqKlwH

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