LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Local kids got a refresher on outdoor safety tips from the Cornell Cooperative Extension in anticipation of summer. According to a press release from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County, the Child Safety Fair on March 24 at the Geneseo Central Elementary School had over 400 attendees. The event featured interactive stations that encouraged discussion on a variety of topics including child passenger, … [Read more...]
CCE Livingston’s Traffic Safety Wins $6.5K Increase from NYS
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County is proud to announce that their Traffic Safety Education Program has been awarded two grants from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee totaling nearly $65,000. According to a press release from the CCE 2018 Highway Safety Grant and the Child Passenger Safety Grant totaled $50,176 and $14,500 respectively. The passenger safety award was an increase of $6,500 from last … [Read more...]
4-H Picks Avon High Schooler for National Conference
AVON – A local teen is on his way to the 'pinnacle experience of 4-H citizenship' as a delegate at the National 4-H conference in Maryland. According to a press release from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County (CCE), Avon resident Ethan Low, a 13-year member of 4-H, will represent Livingston County in Chevy Chase, Maryland at the conference that 'engages delegates in personal development experiences that increase their … [Read more...]
Child Passenger Safety Week Delivers Seat Checks and Giveaways
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension's Traffic Safety Education Program is collaborating with several Livingston County agencies to hold events promoting National Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from Sept. 17 to Sept. 24. According to a press release from CCE Livingston County, the week includes two child passenger safety seat checks, a booster seat giveaway, and a 'lunch and learn' event. The booster seat giveaway … [Read more...]
CCE Shares ‘The Apple Orchard Riddle’ for Ag Literacy Week
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County (CCE)'s "Ag in the Classroom" program celebrated Ag Literacy week from March 14 to 18 with a reading of this year's featured book, The Apple Orchard Riddle. According to a May 6 press release from CCE, Ag in the Classroom Educator Bernadette Hardwood and 18 other volunteers read to first and second grade students at 16 schools in Livingston and Monroe counties. Over … [Read more...]
Livonia Elementary Students Ride Safe at CCE Fair
LIVONIA – Livonia Central School hosted a fair to drive home the importance of bike safety on the road. According to a press release from CCE Livingston County, the fair had over 300 attendees. The event featured interactive stations that encouraged discussion on measure kids could take to stay safe. There are ample opportunities to remain aware of one's surroundings: as a child passenger in a car, on a boat, as a pedestrian, and swinging … [Read more...]
CCE Revs Engines for Tractor Workshops
NYLON — The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Allegany County is offering two workshops to the public regarding farm machinery and mandatory youth tractor safety training. The first workshop, titled 'Used Machinery Evaluation Clinic', takes places on April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Allegany County Fair Grounds in Angelica. The topics that will be discussed in this workshop include: the pros and cons of purchasing used or previously … [Read more...]
Bring Your Dirt to Soil and Veggie Talk in Allegany County
NYLON – A soil expert is coming to Fillimore, Allegany County, to talk dirty...about soil. According to a press release from CCE of Allegany County, expert Carol MacNeil will is their guest presenter at "Understanding and Managing Soils for Top Vegetable Production," which will be Friday, April 15 from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. on the property of Roy and Sylvia Stutzman at 10501 Rogers Road, Fillmore, NY. "Soil is made up of minerals, live and dead … [Read more...]
Got Beef? CCE Hosts Workshop on Cow Health
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Livingston County will host an informative workshop for farmers who want to improve their cow game. According to a press release from CCE, Amy Cornwell, event sponsor and Territory Business Manager with Zoetis, will talk about vaccines to consider in the development of an effective cow or calf operation and a pre-conditioning (weaning) health program. "Prevention is key to beef … [Read more...]
4-H Helps Students Take the Stand with Confidence
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County 4-H program held their annual Public Presentations event with 41 members participating, the goal of 4-H Public Presentations is to build a young person’s confidence speaking in front of a group. Participants chose a topic of interest and developed a 3-10 minute presentation they delivered in front of peers, adults, and judges. This year’s participants conducted demonstrations, illustrated talks, … [Read more...]