4-H Gladiola order deadline Friday, February 6, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Think Spring! Get your Gladiola orders in! If you have never participated in the Gladiola program this is the year to start. Gladiolas are beautiful perennial (meaning they come back every year) bulb (like a tulip) that need to be planted in May and bloom just in time to show at the Wyoming County Fair. Here are the facts: The Western NY Gladiola Society sponsors this project every year.Each 4-Her who signs up receives approximately 24 bulbs.1st year members - $5.00.Anyone who has participated in the past the cost is $10.00.To complete the project youth will need to have one entry in the open class gladiola show in the Youth Building on Sunday at the Wyoming County Fair.A meeting to pick up bulbs will be held in May. 1st year members are required to attend!If you are interested in participating fill out the tear slip in the December 4-H news and drop it in the mail, bring it to the 4-H office or email it to sac347@cornell.edu.Limited quantities available. $4.00 1st year member. Past Participants pay $8.00 Sarah Clark, sac347@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 112 ========================================= County Wide Sewing Club Friday, February 6, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Sarah Clark, sac347@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 112 ========================================= 4-H Tractor Safety & Certification Monday, February 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Come learn about tractor and machinery safety, equipment maintenance and how engines run! The following opportunities will be offered by the Wyoming County 4-H Program during 2026:Year 1: For youth 10 years or older that would like to learn about small engines, lawn mowers, etc.Year 2: For youth 11 years old who have completed Year 1 program.Year 3: For youth 12 years old who have completed Year 2 program.Pre-Certification: For youth 13 years old who have completed Years 1, 2 or 3 and are interested in the certification program the following year. We will focus on non-core curriculum from the NSTMOP program.National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program: For youth 14-15 years old that would like to work on a farm for hire and operate a tractor over 20 horsepower. (Participates must be 14 years old by 4/1/2026).Certification Course: $20 registration fee. Once you are registered, pick up an instruction manual from the 4-H office (manuals may be mailed for an additional fee). Requirements for certification: 12-15 hours of reading and self-study, attend all meetings, and pass both a written test and driving test. **Register ASAP to allow yourself time to pick up an instruction manual and complete homework before first class!Years 1, 2, 3 and Pre-Certification: $5.00 registration fee. Please fill out registration form below and return to the 4-H office as soon as possible along with the registration fee. Requirements for completion: attend at least three out of five events.All participants must be enrolled as a Wyoming County 4-H member or a 4-H member in any neighboring county.Snow dates are reserved for Wednesday evenings each week if needed.Printable Schedule Holly Harwood, hmh62@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 118 ========================================= NWNY Team Presents: Soybean and Small Grain Congress Wednesday, February 11, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm SAVE THE DATE! ========================================= Dairy Jeopardy Wednesday, February 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dairy Jeopardy is a dairy knowledge competition that allows youth to compete as individuals. Styled after the popular television game show, questions are similar to those asked in Dairy Bowl. The contestants demonstrate their ability to think on their feet and wager points based on their knowledge of topics ranging from "Bovine Health" and "Breed All About It" (questions about the different breeds of dairy cattle) to "Milk, Natures Perfect Food" and "TMR the mixer."Call the 4-H office at (585) 786-2251 or email Stephanie at sal294@cornell.edu to register.  ========================================= Caprine Kids - County Wide Goat Club Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Stephanie Czerniak, sal294@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 115 ========================================= 2026 Pride of Agriculture Good Neighbor Award Nominations Due Friday, February 13, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Pride of Agriculture Good Neighbor Award!If you know anyone that should receive this award, please fill out the form below and return to CCE Wyoming @ 36 Center St, Suite B, Warsaw, NY 14569 email to wyomingcountycce@cornell.eduNomination Deadline is: Friday, February 13, 2026Good Neighbor & Friend of Ag Award Form Don Gasiewicz, drg35@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 113 ========================================= 4-H FUNdraiser Sale Sunday, February 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 11:45 pm 2026 4-H FUNdraiser Sale Rules and InformationAll participating youth must be enrolled 4-H members of 4-H age(Cloverbuds cannot participate in the Cookie Sale)The Wyoming County 4-H FUNdraiser Sale is currently the ONLY Fundraiser we ask our 4-H membership to participate in. 2026 Selling Period: Sunday, February 1, 2026 - Friday, February 13, 2026To keep the sale fair, items cannot be sold outside of the selling periodItem(s) Pick Up:This year's fundraiser sale will be completely per-order AND pre-payment. 4-H parents/leaders will be required to pickup their orders as soon as possible. Calls will be made to all members who placed orders on exact delivery date/time.Returns: NO returns this year. All items should be handled with care!Incentives:Incentive sheets must be turned into the 4-H office with your fundraiser order on February 16th.  Follow the incentive sheet that was mailed for more information or FUNdraiser Page ========================================= CLOSED for Presidents' Day Monday, February 16, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County, 36 Center Street, Suite B , Warsaw, NY 14569 CCE-Wyoming will be closed in observance of the Presidents' Day Federal Holiday. ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Tuesday, February 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 2026 Public Presentations Registration Form2026 Dates and IncentivesTypes of Public Presentations Sarah Clark, sac347@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 112 ========================================= County Wide Sewing Club Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Sarah Clark, sac347@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 112 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Saturday, February 21, 2026 9:00 am - 11:30 am Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 2026 Public Presentations Registration Form2026 Dates and IncentivesTypes of Public Presentations Sarah Clark, sac347@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 112 ========================================= 4-H Master Builders (Lego) Club Meeting Monday, February 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 4-H Master Builders (Lego) ClubMeetings are typically the fourth Monday of every monthLego Free build from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. ========================================= 4-H Tractor Safety & Certification Monday, February 23, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Come learn about tractor and machinery safety, equipment maintenance and how engines run! The following opportunities will be offered by the Wyoming County 4-H Program during 2026:Year 1: For youth 10 years or older that would like to learn about small engines, lawn mowers, etc.Year 2: For youth 11 years old who have completed Year 1 program.Year 3: For youth 12 years old who have completed Year 2 program.Pre-Certification: For youth 13 years old who have completed Years 1, 2 or 3 and are interested in the certification program the following year. We will focus on non-core curriculum from the NSTMOP program.National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program: For youth 14-15 years old that would like to work on a farm for hire and operate a tractor over 20 horsepower. (Participates must be 14 years old by 4/1/2026).Certification Course: $20 registration fee. Once you are registered, pick up an instruction manual from the 4-H office (manuals may be mailed for an additional fee). Requirements for certification: 12-15 hours of reading and self-study, attend all meetings, and pass both a written test and driving test. **Register ASAP to allow yourself time to pick up an instruction manual and complete homework before first class!Years 1, 2, 3 and Pre-Certification: $5.00 registration fee. Please fill out registration form below and return to the 4-H office as soon as possible along with the registration fee. Requirements for completion: attend at least three out of five events.All participants must be enrolled as a Wyoming County 4-H member or a 4-H member in any neighboring county.Snow dates are reserved for Wednesday evenings each week if needed.Printable Schedule Holly Harwood, hmh62@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 118 ========================================= CORE Pesticide Applicator Training and Recertification Course Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 DEC Pesticide Applicator Refresher Session and ExaminationFebruary 25, 20269:00am Refresher Course10:00am Exam Start TimeWyoming County Agriculture and Business Center36 Center St, Warsaw, NY 14569Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County is hosting a NYSDEC Core and Category Pesticide Certification Exam. This session is geared for individuals planning to obtain an applicator license specific to their focus of work. There will be a brief refresher course immediately prior to the exam, at 9am on February 25, 2026. Topics to include NYS Pesticide Laws & Regulations, and EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS)The pesticide exam is conducted by the NYSDEC and is held at the Wyoming County Agriculture and Business Center on Wednesday Fe. 25th at 10:00am. NYSDEC requires advanced exam registration and $100 exam fee. Exam application paperwork can be obtained from CCE Wyoming in person or by email. If you plan to take the exam you need to purchase the required training manual(s) from the CCE office prior to the exam. Manuals for all categories must be ordered through CCE or the Cornell Store https://www.cornellstore.com/books/cornell-cooperative-ext-pmep-manuals?page=1Contact Don Gasiewicz 585 786-2251 or drg35@cornell.edu to obtain an exam application and required training manuals. $100 Don Gasiewicz, drg35@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 113 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 2026 Public Presentations Registration Form2026 Dates and IncentivesTypes of Public Presentations Sarah Clark, sac347@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 112 ========================================= 4-H Rabbit Ears & Wyoming County Eggers Club Meetings Monday, March 2, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wyoming County, Fairgrounds , Pike , NY 14130 Rabbit Ears Club & Wyoming County Eggers will now have one meeting!Meetings are generally the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm Holly Harwood, hmh62@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 118 ========================================= 4-H Tractor Safety & Certification Monday, March 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Come learn about tractor and machinery safety, equipment maintenance and how engines run! The following opportunities will be offered by the Wyoming County 4-H Program during 2026:Year 1: For youth 10 years or older that would like to learn about small engines, lawn mowers, etc.Year 2: For youth 11 years old who have completed Year 1 program.Year 3: For youth 12 years old who have completed Year 2 program.Pre-Certification: For youth 13 years old who have completed Years 1, 2 or 3 and are interested in the certification program the following year. We will focus on non-core curriculum from the NSTMOP program.National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program: For youth 14-15 years old that would like to work on a farm for hire and operate a tractor over 20 horsepower. (Participates must be 14 years old by 4/1/2026).Certification Course: $20 registration fee. Once you are registered, pick up an instruction manual from the 4-H office (manuals may be mailed for an additional fee). Requirements for certification: 12-15 hours of reading and self-study, attend all meetings, and pass both a written test and driving test. **Register ASAP to allow yourself time to pick up an instruction manual and complete homework before first class!Years 1, 2, 3 and Pre-Certification: $5.00 registration fee. Please fill out registration form below and return to the 4-H office as soon as possible along with the registration fee. Requirements for completion: attend at least three out of five events.All participants must be enrolled as a Wyoming County 4-H member or a 4-H member in any neighboring county.Snow dates are reserved for Wednesday evenings each week if needed.Printable Schedule Holly Harwood, hmh62@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 118 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Skill-A-Thon Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Pre-register by returning the sign up form found in the December 4-H News or call the office at (585)786-2251. Holly Harwood, hmh62@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 118 ========================================= 17th Annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner Saturday, March 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm North Java Fire Hall, 4274 NY-98 , North Java, NY 14113 17th Annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture DinnerFor more information about the event, please contact the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce at (585) 786-0307 ========================================= 4-H Tractor Safety & Certification Monday, March 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Come learn about tractor and machinery safety, equipment maintenance and how engines run! The following opportunities will be offered by the Wyoming County 4-H Program during 2026:Year 1: For youth 10 years or older that would like to learn about small engines, lawn mowers, etc.Year 2: For youth 11 years old who have completed Year 1 program.Year 3: For youth 12 years old who have completed Year 2 program.Pre-Certification: For youth 13 years old who have completed Years 1, 2 or 3 and are interested in the certification program the following year. We will focus on non-core curriculum from the NSTMOP program.National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program: For youth 14-15 years old that would like to work on a farm for hire and operate a tractor over 20 horsepower. (Participates must be 14 years old by 4/1/2026).Certification Course: $20 registration fee. Once you are registered, pick up an instruction manual from the 4-H office (manuals may be mailed for an additional fee). Requirements for certification: 12-15 hours of reading and self-study, attend all meetings, and pass both a written test and driving test. **Register ASAP to allow yourself time to pick up an instruction manual and complete homework before first class!Years 1, 2, 3 and Pre-Certification: $5.00 registration fee. Please fill out registration form below and return to the 4-H office as soon as possible along with the registration fee. Requirements for completion: attend at least three out of five events.All participants must be enrolled as a Wyoming County 4-H member or a 4-H member in any neighboring county.Snow dates are reserved for Wednesday evenings each week if needed.Printable Schedule Holly Harwood, hmh62@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 118 ========================================= Caprine Kids - County Wide Goat Club Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Stephanie Czerniak, sal294@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 115 ========================================= 4-H Master Builders (Lego) Club Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 4-H Master Builders (Lego) ClubMeetings are typically the fourth Monday of every monthLego Free build from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. ========================================= 4-H Hippology Contest Saturday, March 28, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Sarah Clark, sac347@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 112 ========================================= Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Level 1 Monday, April 6, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Merle's Maple, 1884 Route 98 , Attica, NY 14011 Discounted Cost: $75.00Session will be offered at ½ price with CCE Wyoming covering the balance.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County will host Game of Logging Training Chainsaw Safety - Level 1 . The Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country, offering hands on chainsaw safety training in a competitive environment. Instructor: Bill Lindloff of ProcutsPre- Registration is required by calling CCE Wyoming County at 585-786-2251 or email wyomingcountycce@cornell.edu. Caron Gala, ceg256@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 x 127 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GOLChainsawSpring2026_256 ========================================= GAME OF LOGGING Chainsaw Safety - Level 2 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Merle's Maple, 1884 Route 98 , Attica, NY 14011 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GOLChainsawSpring2026_256 ========================================= Caprine Kids - County Wide Goat Club Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Stephanie Czerniak, sal294@cornell.edu, 585-786-2251 ext 115 ========================================= 4-H Master Builders (Lego) Club Meeting Monday, April 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 4-H Master Builders (Lego) ClubMeetings are typically the fourth Monday of every monthLego Free build from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. ========================================= 4-H Master Builders (Lego) Club Meeting Monday, May 18, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 4-H Master Builders (Lego) ClubMeetings are typically the fourth Monday of every monthLego Free build from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. ========================================= CLOSED for Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday. ========================================= Closed in observation of Juneteenth Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ========================================= 4-H Master Builders (Lego) Club Meeting Monday, June 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 4-H Master Builders (Lego) ClubMeetings are typically the fourth Monday of every monthLego Free build from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. ========================================= 4-H Master Builders (Lego) Club Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agriculture & Business Center, 36 Center Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 4-H Master Builders (Lego) ClubMeetings are typically the fourth Monday of every monthLego Free build from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. =========================================