Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County

06/10/2026

Interested in supporting Youth Development and encouraging youth to learn more about careers in agriculture? Become a sponsor of the 2026 4-H Youth Fair serving Cayuga and Seneca counties. Donors who give $100 or more get their name in the Show Ring. Sponsorships of specific events and other tents are available, please contact the Cayuga CCE office.

The 2026 4-H Youth Fair is approaching! If your business would like to demonstrate their commitment to local youth and agricultural life you can become a sponsor of the fair. All donations over $100 are acknowledged with your business name in the Show Ring. Sponsorships of events and other tents are available.

Donate through Paypal https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=CUUXLHRS7P49G

06/04/2026

Cayuga County will soon hold its annual Tire Collection & Recycling event.

A collaborative effort between the Cayuga County Planning Department, the Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, the event allows residents to properly dispose of unwanted tires. Organizers said proper disposal of tires helps prevent environmental hazards and reduces breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which may carry the West Nile Virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

Organizers add that the event is only open to county residents and proof of residency may be required, tires cannot exceed 36″ in diameter, participants cannot bring more than 40 tires, and solid rubber, bobcat, or aircraft tires will not be accepted.

Tires under 30″ in diameter will be accepted for $2.00 per tire, while those greater than 30″ will cost $5.00.

The tire recycling event will take place from 8:00-11:00a on June 6 at 7413 COunty House Rd.

Cayuga County residents can properly dispose of unwanted tires at the annual recycling event on June 6. This helps prevent environmental hazards and reduces ...

06/03/2026

Congratulations Hunter Ford - great job representing Cayuga County!!

Join us in congratulating our photo contest winner for May’s category, “Tractors, Trailers, Tools, and Tech:” Hunter Ford! And thank you to everyone who voted this month, as well as all our semifinalists: Courtney Bradt, Diane Brenner, Kelsey Ketcham, and Kordehlia Koopmann.

If you’d like to receive updates and reminders about the photo contest, you can subscribe to our Photo Contest mailing list: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/b3jWYv9

Stay tuned for our next category... 👀🥛🧀🍦

05/19/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued two natural disaster declarations for Cayuga County, which will open up assistance for farms affected by the weather events.
Contact our local FSA office at 315-253-8471 for details.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued disaster declarations due to drought and storms that occurred in 2025.

05/18/2026

05/13/2026

Over 3,400 students from 31 states, Canada and even South Africa gained a behind-the-scenes look at how apples are transformed into fresh cold-pressed juice through a live Virtual Farm Trip featuring New York’s Red Jacket Orchards on Wednesday, May 6.

ALBANY — Over 3,400 students from 31 states, Canada and even South Africa gained a behind-the-scenes look at how apples are transformed into fresh cold-pressed...

05/07/2026

The May category is…. Tractors, Trailers, Tools and Tech! Submit your photos before 5/22/26 deadline.

Since the earliest days of agriculture, farmers have been developing tools to better cultivate crops or care for livestock. From simple tools like the plow and sickle to automated advancements like as the mechanical reaper, tractor, and combine harvester, and so much more, agricultural equipment has revolutionized farming practices and shaped the world we live in today!

To celebrate the start of the growing season and all the work that comes with it, May’s photo contest category is: “Tractors, Trailers, Tools, and Tech!” The description is right there in the title… this month we want to see all the agricultural equipment that helps your farm run – whether it be tried, true, and traditional or exciting, innovative, and advanced!

To submit a photo, email it to [email protected] with your name and a brief description of the photograph. Additionally, if you’d like to receive updates and reminders about the photo contest, you can subscribe to our Photo Contest mailing list at the link in our bio! Submissions are due May 22, 2026.

05/07/2026

🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴PLANT SALE 🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴

SATURDAY - MAY 9TH - 10am to 2pm

At the Taste NY at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center - CCE Cayuga Master Gardner program will be holding a small plant sale.

Located at 25 South St. Auburn

Stop in and support the program with your purchase.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County

05/06/2026

Cayuga County’s own - LaFave Farms

Congratulations to April's photo contest winner, Logan LaFave, whose picture captures a quick break from drilling soybeans to enjoy a gorgeous rainbow.

Thank you to everyone who voted this month, and to all our semifinalists: Colleen Brown, Dawn Szurek, Holly Owens, and Rebecca Mitchell. We love seeing everyone's interpretation of each month's theme, and look forward to seeing submissions for next month's category! Any guesses on what it will be? 👀