Thinking of starting or growing your agritourism business? 🌾 Join our monthly lunch-hour virtual workshop series to learn how! 📅 Nov 12: Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm 👉 Register here: bit.ly/48exi6n

FYI: CCE-Yates County will be CLOSED Friday, October 25th for Staff Development Training. We will REOPEN Monday, October 28th at 8:30 am Thank you for your understanding and have a great weekend!

🕒 Reminder! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 3rd! Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night! 🍂

FYI: The next Pop-Up Food Pantry Food Distribution will take place February 21st (10:00 AM-11:30 AM) at the Town of Starkey Highway Barn. Please see the flyer below for more information, or visit form.jotform.com/243054118473150 to pre-register.

🌿🌸 Gardening Matters Day 🌸🌿 📅 April 12, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM (Check-in 9:30 AM) 📍 Yates County Building Auditorium 🎟️ $20 admission (donations appreciated) 🎁 Free "Garden in a Bag" seed collection + raffle prizes! 🔗 RSVP Required: bit.ly/gmday25

🌸⏰ Don't Forget to Spring Forward! ⏰🌸 Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 9, 2025! Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. 🌞🌿

💰 We're joining America Saves Week 2025 (April 7–11) to help you check in on your finances! This year’s theme, "Saving for Your Past, Present, and Future," covers savings, debt, and financial wellness. Join us! #AmericaSavesWeek #SaveSmart

It’s #AmericaSavesWeek! Today, we’re focused on the easiest way to save. What is it? To #SaveAutomatically! Check out this blog post to learn how to get started! #ASW2025 America Saves americasaves.org/resource-cente…

Life is full of surprises, and while many of them are joyful— many can be stressful and expensive. That’s when an emergency fund becomes your financial safety net! #ASW2025 americasaves.org/resource-cente…

No doubt, saving for competing priorities can feel overwhelming! Today is day 3 of #AmericaSavesWeek, and we’re focusing on saving for major life milestones while not abandoning your other financial needs or wants. #ASW2025 🔗bit.ly/TLAS-podcast-3

🌍✨ Join us for the Earth Day Extravaganza! 📅 Apr 16 | ⏰ 1–4PM 📍 Yates Community Center, Penn Yan 🎉 Crafts, games, nature walks, yoga & more! 🥞 Pancake Truck on-site! 💰 FREE! ✅ RSVP: bit.ly/earthdayextra2…

Remember, paying down debt is saving— an investment in your present and future. As you reduce debt, you'll free up funds for savings, paving the way for financial stability and peace of mind. #ASW2025 youtube.com/shorts/w9p3KP9…

It’s the last day of #AmericaSavesWeek! After conducting your financial check-in, we challenge you to open a savings account that correlates with your savings goals. Let us know in the comments what you’re saving for. #ASW2025

🌼🦴 Discover nature’s secrets on a Fossils & Flowers Walk at Botsford Nature Preserve! 🗓️ Sat, May 10 | ⏰ 10–11:30 AM 💵 FREE event! 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4lRyNO7 📞 Or call 315-536-5123

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on 5/26. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

🐝🏆 The 4th Annual Yates County Pollinator Tournament is here! This year’s matchups feature Andrena bees—tiny, mighty, and essential. Vote for your favorite pollinator now: forms.gle/SdmF3T7VNgP5i8… #PollinatorTournament #CCEYates #NationalPollinatorMonth

🐝 ICYMI: Round 1 of the Yates County Pollinator Tournament is LIVE! Meet the first 4 contenders & vote for your top 2 to move on! Bios + pics + bracket = pollinator madness. 🦋 🗳️ Vote now: forms.gle/SdmF3T7VNgP5i8… #PollinatorTournament #CCEYates

🏆 Pollinator Tournament Update! 🏆 Your votes are in, and Round 1 has its champions: 🐝 The Blueberry Bomber (Bradley’s Mining Bee – Andrena bradleyi) 💪 The Pollination Powerhouse (Nason’s Miner Bee – Andrena nasonii) 🗳️ The Round 2 poll drops later this afternoon!

📣 Important Program Update from SNAP-Ed NY 📣 We’re sharing an important message from Justine Patterson, Project Director of SNAP-Ed New York – Southern Finger Lakes Region.

🍓 Become a Master Food Preserver! 3-day certificate course Oct 7–9 in Dundee, NY. Hands-on training in safe canning, pickling & more. Space limited! Register by Oct 3: reg.cce.cornell.edu/YatesMFP_257