Gingerbread Barn Workshop Saturday, December 6, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Join us at the farm for some holiday fun. Decorate a gingerbread barn, sip on some cider and enjoy all the farm has to offer in December.Program includes:Gingerbread barn decoratingWagon ride (depending on weather) $35 per house, up to 2 people per house. Ages 4+. Adults required to stay. Registration: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/gbd ========================================= Talleres de Embarazo y Alimentación Infantil Monday, December 8, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event GRATIS Michelle Saavedra-Cedeño, ms2863@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/DTkdx_AETUWeXdQC-O9MbA#/registration ========================================= Pregnancy and Infant Feeding Workshops Monday, December 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online Event FREE Michelle Saavedra-Cedeño, ms2863@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/s3IBSGWrRGO2GIg33RJ6FQ#/registration ========================================= Parenting and Digital/Social Media Literacy Monday, December 8, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Extension Education Center, 423 Griffing Avenue, First Floor Meeting Rm. , Riverhead, NY 11901 Liza Reytblat Haner, lh723@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39mDkmtzVCjLGBM ========================================= Descubra el sabor de la nutrición con nuestra serie ALIMENTOS COMO MEDICINA 2025 Monday, December 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event GRATIS Cristina Tierney, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123? pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Food as Medicine Weekly Workshop Monday, December 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event FREE Cristina Tierney, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123?pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Apoyo para Padres: Colaboración de Empoderamiento de las Familias Monday, December 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Navegando las emociones de nuestros hijosLunes, 3 de Noviembre, 6-7 PMLunes, 8 de Diciembre, 6-7 PM¿Los berrinches en casa te dejan sin saber qué hacer? Este taller te dará herramientas para entender y guiar a tus hijos emocionalmente. Los padres explorarán estrategias prácticas para ayudar a sus hijos a reconocer, expresar y manejar sus emociones de manera saludable, promoviendo así el bienestar emocional en el hogar.https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/I5gnr7l-RIaocHm2hNhWywNavegando la perdida y el dueloLunes, 17 de Noviembre, 6-7 PMEl duelo es parte de la vida, pero no siempre sabemos cómo enfrentarlo. En este taller hablaremos de la pérdida, sus síntomas y los distintos tipos de duelo. Exploraremos marcos teóricos que nos ayudan a entender lo que sentimos y aprenderemos estrategias para sobrellevar el dolor.https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/Td8KUBO8SvO0PsqCfYTMzg Prevención desde el hogar: Cómo hablar con tus hijos sobre drogas y alcohol   Lunes, 24 de Noviembre, 6-7 PM Lunes, 15 de Diciembre, 6-7 PM ¿Cómo puedes hablar con tus hijos sobre el alcohol y las drogas sin que se cierren o se asusten? Aprende cómo tener conversaciones saludables y efectivas con tus hijos sobre el alcohol y las drogas desde casa. Desmitificamos ideas comunes, exploramos riesgos reales y compartimos estrategias prácticas. Recibe recursos útiles para apoyar a tu familia con información y confianza. https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/wrQ2nbkvT8G7fD7sgaBpeA GRATIS Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= Parent Chat and Play Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 December 2nd event has been canceled due to weather! The Community Education Program is proud to offer Parent Chat and Play at the Farm’s Nature Explore Classroom, located at 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York. Bring your little ones (ages 1-5, siblings welcome) to discover this outdoor space which allows for plenty of messy play, building and interactive art exploration as well as a music and movement area. While your little ones play nearby, our Parent Educators will be available to answer your parenting questions. Parent Chat and Play is free and is being offered the following: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, at 10am You are welcome to come to one or all of the available dates! Registration is not required. FREE Liza Reytblat Haner, lh723@cornell.edu ========================================= Small Business Webinar Tuesday, December 9, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fFBJGZf4QfeHxdv6ATwXyQ ========================================= Grupo de apoyo virtual gratuito sobre la diabetes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Gratis Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123?pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Parent Chat and Play Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 December 2nd event has been canceled due to weather! The Community Education Program is proud to offer Parent Chat and Play at the Farm’s Nature Explore Classroom, located at 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York. Bring your little ones (ages 1-5, siblings welcome) to discover this outdoor space which allows for plenty of messy play, building and interactive art exploration as well as a music and movement area. While your little ones play nearby, our Parent Educators will be available to answer your parenting questions. Parent Chat and Play is free and is being offered the following: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, at 10am You are welcome to come to one or all of the available dates! Registration is not required. FREE Liza Reytblat Haner, lh723@cornell.edu ========================================= Parent Education Programs Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event Supporting youth mental health Join us for FREE virtual programs for parents to learn valuable information on how to promote & understand youth mental health.Recognizing and Managing Anxiety in YouthMonday, November 17,12-1 pmClick hereTeens and ScreensWednesday, November 19,12-1 pmClick hereStress Management for ParentsWednesday, December 10,10-11 amClick here Caring about Yourself and Others: Managing Grief and LossMonday, December 1512-1 pmClick here PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS: Come together with other parents to gain support & share the challenges of raising teens. FREE & no registration required.Wednesday, November 12, 3 pmWednesday, November 19, 3 pmWednesday, December 3, 3 pmWednesday, December 10, 3 pmWednesday, December 17, 3:30 pmclick here Meeting ID: 871 0307 7952 Meeting Password 822376 School Refusal WorkshopMonday, December 15, 5 pmclick here FREE Cara W. Sultan, caw10@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11339 ========================================= Suffolk County Fertilizer Turf Management Course Wednesday, December 10, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event On Long Island, we depend on our groundwater for drinking water. But the nitrogen fertilizer we apply to our lawns - especially when the grass is dormant - can move down through the soil and pollute our aquifer. To protect Long Island's waters, Suffolk County Local Law No. 41-2007 was passed to reduce nitrogen pollution to our groundwater and surface waters through the overall reduction and better management of fertilizer applications. Elements of the law include a ban on applying fertilizer in Suffolk County from November 1 to April 1, an educational course requirement for lawn care professionals, and educational signs and brochures posted in fertilizer retail establishments. Fertilizer education opportunities For retailers, landscapers, and lawn care professionalsRegistration is now OPEN.Registration ends on December 8, 2025. $20 per attendee Marie Boulier, mwb38@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Turf ========================================= Parent Education Programs Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Supporting youth mental health Join us for FREE virtual programs for parents to learn valuable information on how to promote & understand youth mental health.Recognizing and Managing Anxiety in YouthMonday, November 17,12-1 pmClick hereTeens and ScreensWednesday, November 19,12-1 pmClick hereStress Management for ParentsWednesday, December 10,10-11 amClick here Caring about Yourself and Others: Managing Grief and LossMonday, December 1512-1 pmClick here PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS: Come together with other parents to gain support & share the challenges of raising teens. FREE & no registration required.Wednesday, November 12, 3 pmWednesday, November 19, 3 pmWednesday, December 3, 3 pmWednesday, December 10, 3 pmWednesday, December 17, 3:30 pmclick here Meeting ID: 871 0307 7952 Meeting Password 822376 School Refusal WorkshopMonday, December 15, 5 pmclick here FREE Cara W. Sultan, caw10@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11339 ========================================= Happy House Plants Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Learn how to keep your houseplants looking their best year-round. Pick up tips for optimal care and maintenance, including possible pests. Discover handsome houseplants to enjoy even if you don’t have a green thumb. ========================================= Narcan Training Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event September 25 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/j81aWrrUS4C7pVqk9rymsg October 16 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/SMrRTbIeQMOm1JTlNATAhg November 13 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/C3GJohhvTyKqbeG8jNWlRQ December 11 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/9l88pmSQRoW25TGbwm-0Ew FREE Cara W. Sultan, caw10@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11339 ========================================= ¿Y SI PUDIERAS SALVAR UNA VIDA? Thursday, December 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Online Event https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/w-NOqvV7R6qmaSyAbJn-xw#/registrationhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/iid2ox31R4KAWfs84GxZtQ#/registration GRATIS Michelle Saavedra-Cedeño, ms2863@cornell.edu ========================================= Wreath Making Saturday, December 13, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Create a seasonal wreath for your home or to give as a wonderful gift! We provide wreath frame, wire, freshly harvested greens from our farm, pinecones, decorative berries, and ribbon. Bow making lesson available. PLEASE BRING: hand pruners garden gloves any additional décor you may prefer *Note: No children under 10 will be permitted. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. MAX 2 people per wreath. $35 per wreath, ages 10 and up Registration: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/wreath-making-copy ========================================= Parent Education Programs Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Supporting youth mental health Join us for FREE virtual programs for parents to learn valuable information on how to promote & understand youth mental health.Recognizing and Managing Anxiety in YouthMonday, November 17,12-1 pmClick hereTeens and ScreensWednesday, November 19,12-1 pmClick hereStress Management for ParentsWednesday, December 10,10-11 amClick here Caring about Yourself and Others: Managing Grief and LossMonday, December 1512-1 pmClick here PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS: Come together with other parents to gain support & share the challenges of raising teens. FREE & no registration required.Wednesday, November 12, 3 pmWednesday, November 19, 3 pmWednesday, December 3, 3 pmWednesday, December 10, 3 pmWednesday, December 17, 3:30 pmclick here Meeting ID: 871 0307 7952 Meeting Password 822376 School Refusal WorkshopMonday, December 15, 5 pmclick here FREE Cara W. Sultan, caw10@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11339 ========================================= Parent Education Programs Monday, December 15, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Online Event Supporting youth mental health Join us for FREE virtual programs for parents to learn valuable information on how to promote & understand youth mental health.Recognizing and Managing Anxiety in YouthMonday, November 17,12-1 pmClick hereTeens and ScreensWednesday, November 19,12-1 pmClick hereStress Management for ParentsWednesday, December 10,10-11 amClick here Caring about Yourself and Others: Managing Grief and LossMonday, December 1512-1 pmClick here PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS: Come together with other parents to gain support & share the challenges of raising teens. FREE & no registration required.Wednesday, November 12, 3 pmWednesday, November 19, 3 pmWednesday, December 3, 3 pmWednesday, December 10, 3 pmWednesday, December 17, 3:30 pmclick here Meeting ID: 871 0307 7952 Meeting Password 822376 School Refusal WorkshopMonday, December 15, 5 pmclick here FREE Cara W. Sultan, caw10@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11339 ========================================= Food as Medicine Weekly Workshop Monday, December 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event FREE Cristina Tierney, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123?pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Apoyo para Padres: Colaboración de Empoderamiento de las Familias Monday, December 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Navegando las emociones de nuestros hijosLunes, 3 de Noviembre, 6-7 PMLunes, 8 de Diciembre, 6-7 PM¿Los berrinches en casa te dejan sin saber qué hacer? Este taller te dará herramientas para entender y guiar a tus hijos emocionalmente. Los padres explorarán estrategias prácticas para ayudar a sus hijos a reconocer, expresar y manejar sus emociones de manera saludable, promoviendo así el bienestar emocional en el hogar.https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/I5gnr7l-RIaocHm2hNhWywNavegando la perdida y el dueloLunes, 17 de Noviembre, 6-7 PMEl duelo es parte de la vida, pero no siempre sabemos cómo enfrentarlo. En este taller hablaremos de la pérdida, sus síntomas y los distintos tipos de duelo. Exploraremos marcos teóricos que nos ayudan a entender lo que sentimos y aprenderemos estrategias para sobrellevar el dolor.https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/Td8KUBO8SvO0PsqCfYTMzg Prevención desde el hogar: Cómo hablar con tus hijos sobre drogas y alcohol   Lunes, 24 de Noviembre, 6-7 PM Lunes, 15 de Diciembre, 6-7 PM ¿Cómo puedes hablar con tus hijos sobre el alcohol y las drogas sin que se cierren o se asusten? Aprende cómo tener conversaciones saludables y efectivas con tus hijos sobre el alcohol y las drogas desde casa. Desmitificamos ideas comunes, exploramos riesgos reales y compartimos estrategias prácticas. Recibe recursos útiles para apoyar a tu familia con información y confianza. https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/wrQ2nbkvT8G7fD7sgaBpeA GRATIS Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= Descubra el sabor de la nutrición con nuestra serie ALIMENTOS COMO MEDICINA 2025 Monday, December 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event GRATIS Cristina Tierney, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123? pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Parent Chat and Play Tuesday, December 16, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 December 2nd event has been canceled due to weather! The Community Education Program is proud to offer Parent Chat and Play at the Farm’s Nature Explore Classroom, located at 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York. Bring your little ones (ages 1-5, siblings welcome) to discover this outdoor space which allows for plenty of messy play, building and interactive art exploration as well as a music and movement area. While your little ones play nearby, our Parent Educators will be available to answer your parenting questions. Parent Chat and Play is free and is being offered the following: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, at 10am You are welcome to come to one or all of the available dates! Registration is not required. FREE Liza Reytblat Haner, lh723@cornell.edu ========================================= Postpartum Support and Self-Care Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event Taking care of yourself is essential for all new parents. While you are caring for a new baby, it is important to not neglect yourself. Whether you are the birthing parent or a partner, your body and mind has gone through many changes, while adjusting to life with a baby. Learn ways that you can take care of yourself, support your partner, and connect as a family, through the postpartum period and beyond. FREE Liza Reytblat Haner, lh723@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/w6DAxIjgQgqLfOKlpPrbDg#/registration ========================================= Parent Education Programs Wednesday, December 17, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Online Event Supporting youth mental health Join us for FREE virtual programs for parents to learn valuable information on how to promote & understand youth mental health.Recognizing and Managing Anxiety in YouthMonday, November 17,12-1 pmClick hereTeens and ScreensWednesday, November 19,12-1 pmClick hereStress Management for ParentsWednesday, December 10,10-11 amClick here Caring about Yourself and Others: Managing Grief and LossMonday, December 1512-1 pmClick here PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS: Come together with other parents to gain support & share the challenges of raising teens. FREE & no registration required.Wednesday, November 12, 3 pmWednesday, November 19, 3 pmWednesday, December 3, 3 pmWednesday, December 10, 3 pmWednesday, December 17, 3:30 pmclick here Meeting ID: 871 0307 7952 Meeting Password 822376 School Refusal WorkshopMonday, December 15, 5 pmclick here FREE Cara W. Sultan, caw10@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11339 ========================================= Snowman Wood Craft Thursday, December 18, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Join Mr. James to make a winter craft decoration for your door, wall or shelf. Participants will be sanding, gluing, painting and nailing.Ages 9+ $25 Registration: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/snowmancraft ========================================= Food as Medicine Weekly Workshop Monday, December 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event FREE Cristina Tierney, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123?pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Descubra el sabor de la nutrición con nuestra serie ALIMENTOS COMO MEDICINA 2025 Monday, December 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event GRATIS Cristina Tierney, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123? pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Office Closed for Winter Holidays Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= Food as Medicine Weekly Workshop Monday, December 29, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event FREE Cristina Tierney, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123?pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Descubra el sabor de la nutrición con nuestra serie ALIMENTOS COMO MEDICINA 2025 Monday, December 29, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event GRATIS Cristina Tierney, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91807484123? pwd=eXBEYlJoWE0vNk1RekZRYnk0cUFaQT09 ========================================= Office Closed for New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for the New Year holiday. ========================================= Guiding Good Choice Workshop Thursday, January 8, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 8 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/DVMWbROMTvycViuQfhBigw January 29 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fXRUAlhzQnqBOu3e_lMcyQ February 10 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/eeBmuVPRTo-lUBYNFUrc-Q Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= Long Island Agricultural Forum 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road, Riverhead, New York 11901-3499 The Long Island Agricultural Forum is a two-day educational program for all those in the agricultural and ornamental horticulture industries. The Planning Committee has endeavored to develop a program that addresses the current needs of these industries as they pertain to Long Island. To register by mail, download the printable registration form here.2026 AG FORUM SPONSORS SESSION SPONSORS Lee Rain Inc. www.leerain.com BASF Agricultural Solutions www.basf.com COFFEE BREAK SPONSORS Long Island Cauliflower Association www.licassoc.com Johnny's Selected Seeds www.johnnyseeds.com SEEDWAY LLC www.seedway.com Nutrien Ag Solutions www.nutrien.com Green Island Distributors, Inc. https://www.greenislanddistributors.com/ BUSINESS SPONSORS Stokes Seed Company www.stokeseeds.com/us/ Plant Food Company, Inc. www.plantfoodco.com Long Island Cauliflower Association www.licassoc.com Amberg Grapevines, LLC www.amberggrapevines.com Kim Krupski, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty www.danielgale.com/agents/kimberly-s-krupski/ $65 per person Courtney Fenyo, cf389@cornell.edu Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/AGforum2026 ========================================= Long Island Agricultural Forum 2026 Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road, Riverhead, New York 11901-3499 The Long Island Agricultural Forum is a two-day educational program for all those in the agricultural and ornamental horticulture industries. The Planning Committee has endeavored to develop a program that addresses the current needs of these industries as they pertain to Long Island. To register by mail, download the printable registration form here.2026 AG FORUM SPONSORS SESSION SPONSORS Lee Rain Inc. www.leerain.com BASF Agricultural Solutions www.basf.com COFFEE BREAK SPONSORS Long Island Cauliflower Association www.licassoc.com Johnny's Selected Seeds www.johnnyseeds.com SEEDWAY LLC www.seedway.com Nutrien Ag Solutions www.nutrien.com Green Island Distributors, Inc. https://www.greenislanddistributors.com/ BUSINESS SPONSORS Stokes Seed Company www.stokeseeds.com/us/ Plant Food Company, Inc. www.plantfoodco.com Long Island Cauliflower Association www.licassoc.com Amberg Grapevines, LLC www.amberggrapevines.com Kim Krupski, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty www.danielgale.com/agents/kimberly-s-krupski/ $65 per person Courtney Fenyo, cf389@cornell.edu Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/AGforum2026 ========================================= Winter Seed Sowing Thursday, January 15, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Amagansett Library Free Library, 215 Main Street | , Amagansett, New York 11930 Winter is the time to start seeding, but NOT indoors. Learn how to successfully start seeds OUTSIDE in the winter. No greenhouse needed. Winter sowing techniques outside are easier than the windowsill or with light lamps in the basement. Join this hands on workshop to get an early start on your vegetables and flowers. ========================================= 2026 Long Island Greenhouse & Floriculture Conference Tuesday, January 20, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Hyatt Hotel and Conference Center, 451 East Main Street , Riverhead, New York 11901 This one day educational conference and trade show for greenhouse growers and industry professionals will address current issues and updates. 8:30-9:00AM Registration, Coffee, Visit Trade Show 9:00-9:10AM Welcome, Announcements, and General Updates Nora Catlin, Cornell University 9:10-9:55AM Turning The Page on Conventional Chemistry: An Alternative Approach to Pest Management George Grant, GGSPro Technical Services Manager, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies As regulatory restrictions, resistance pressure, and societal perspectives against conventional chemistry continue to expand, growers need effective alternatives for reliable insect and mite control without compromising crop quality or affordability. This presentation will provide solutions that alleviate reliance on historically “go-to” chemical options by integrating broad-spectrum microbial-based pesticides and biological control agents. Ornamental and edible producers will gain insight into how biopesticides and BCAs target specific life stages of common ornamental pests and how to use that knowledge to improve timing and selection when building crop protection programs. 9:55-10:10AM Updates From Long Island Farm Bureau Bill Zalakar, Executive Director, LI Farm Bureau Policy and legislation changes have the potential to greatly impact your businesses. This presentation will cover current issues and other updates from Long Island Farm Bureau. 10:10-10:15AM Announcements and Updates from LIFGA Long Island Flower Growers Association Hear what’s new with the Long Island Flower Growers Association. 10:15 -11:15AM Coffee Break and Visit Trade Show 11:15AM-12:00PM Greenhouse Research Update Neil Mattson, Cornell University Several ongoing research topics will be discussed, including: plasma activated water to improve seed germination and vigor, initial results from the NYS greenhouse energy benchmarking project, dynamic lighting strategies during liner propagation of vegetative annuals, and alternative substrates to peat (hemp straw and willow). 12:00-12:25PM Boost Training with Spanish-Language Resources Raúl E. Lemus Garza, Bilingual Project Specialist, Cornell Integrated Pest Management Learn about practical Spanish-language resources and programs that can enhance employee training in Integrated Pest Management and improve understanding across your team. Resources that help educate workers on pest identification, cultural practices, and pesticide safety will be reviewed. 12:25-1:25PM Lunch 1:25-2:10PM Tabletop Vegetables: An Introduction to Kitchen Minis Dylan Sedmak, Vegetable Portfolio Manager, PanAmerican Seed With the Kitchen Mini tabletop collection from PanAmerican Seed, consumers are able to harvest veggies almost anywhere; no garden, no problem. In this talk, an introduction to the program will be given, with tips on growing culture, variety selection, and retailing. 2:10-2:40PM Emerging Greenhouse Pests and How to Stop Them Jared Dyer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County This presentation will cover some recently problematic pest problems for ornamental crops including Lewis mite and Thrips parvispinus. Tips for scouting, identification, and management, including results from recent trials will be shared. 2:40-2:55PM Birds, Bees, and Beyond: An Update on Some Pesticide Regulations Dan Gilrein, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County This presentation will briefly cover some new regulations that affect pesticide use in our region including the NY Birds and Bees Act further restricting neonicotinoid use, and the Federal Endangered Species Act that may impact some greenhouse, nursery, and landscape businesses. 2:55-3:15PM This and That: Highlights from Recent LIHREC Research Nora Catlin, Cornell University Get an inside look at several recent growing media and growing media amendment trials conducted at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center. 3:15-4:00PM The New, the Bad, and the Ugly Margery Daughtrey, Cornell University Participants will learn how to recognize new and common plant diseases that occur in ornamental plants as well as what management strategies can be used.The most effective cultural controls and pesticides to use, based on research data, will be discussed. 4:00PM Final Announcements and Adjourn $75 per person on or before January 13th, $95 after January 13th. Courtney Fenyo, cf389@cornell.edu Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/LIGFC_2026 ========================================= Guiando Buenas Decisiones Taller Monday, January 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Este taller interactivo de una hora está diseñado para quepadres construyan relaciones de familia más fuertes con información apoyada por la ciencia. Aprenderá a:mejorar los lazos entre padres e hijosgestionar mejor los conflictosreducir comportamientos de riesgo y el consumo de drogas en los niños26 de Enero, 2026 6-7 PMhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/yekD_xDyTkmzJxMDi4yrsg23 de Febrero, 2026 3-4 PMhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ybhpqVtQRPG4PrD5Mybm4g Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= Winter Seed Sowing Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Center Moriches Free Public Library, 235 Main Street , Center Moriches, NY 11934 Winter is the time to start seeding, but NOT indoors. Learn how to successfully start seeds OUTSIDE in the winter. No greenhouse needed. Winter sowing techniques outside are easier than the windowsill or with light lamps in the basement. ========================================= Guiding Good Choice Workshop Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 8 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/DVMWbROMTvycViuQfhBigw January 29 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fXRUAlhzQnqBOu3e_lMcyQ February 10 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/eeBmuVPRTo-lUBYNFUrc-Q Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= COASTAL GARDENING Saturday, January 31, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Peconic Community Center, 970 Peconic Lane , Peconic, NY 11958 GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learning and field trips. Speakers represent local, regional and federal organizations. All course recordings may be viewed on your schedule. In addition, we will meet in person three Saturdays (January 31, February 28 and March 21 from 9 until noon in the Town of Southold) to view and discuss course material and community stewardship activities. Although not required, attending at least two of the three sessions is strongly suggested. The course is open to all Suffolk County residents. Living by the Sea  Water Wise Right Plant, Right PlaceSoil Solutions Community Stewardship  Field TripsTo reserve a place in the course, please contact Roxanne Zimmer - rz378@cornell.edu Roxanne Zimmer, rz378@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11215 ========================================= Guiding Good Choice Workshop Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 8 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/DVMWbROMTvycViuQfhBigw January 29 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fXRUAlhzQnqBOu3e_lMcyQ February 10 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/eeBmuVPRTo-lUBYNFUrc-Q Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, February 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= Guiando Buenas Decisiones Taller Monday, February 23, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Este taller interactivo de una hora está diseñado para quepadres construyan relaciones de familia más fuertes con información apoyada por la ciencia. Aprenderá a:mejorar los lazos entre padres e hijosgestionar mejor los conflictosreducir comportamientos de riesgo y el consumo de drogas en los niños26 de Enero, 2026 6-7 PMhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/yekD_xDyTkmzJxMDi4yrsg23 de Febrero, 2026 3-4 PMhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ybhpqVtQRPG4PrD5Mybm4g Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, February 25, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= COASTAL GARDENING Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Peconic Community Center, 970 Peconic Lane , Peconic, NY 11958 GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learning and field trips. Speakers represent local, regional and federal organizations. All course recordings may be viewed on your schedule. In addition, we will meet in person three Saturdays (January 31, February 28 and March 21 from 9 until noon in the Town of Southold) to view and discuss course material and community stewardship activities. Although not required, attending at least two of the three sessions is strongly suggested. The course is open to all Suffolk County residents. Living by the Sea  Water Wise Right Plant, Right PlaceSoil Solutions Community Stewardship  Field TripsTo reserve a place in the course, please contact Roxanne Zimmer - rz378@cornell.edu Roxanne Zimmer, rz378@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11215 ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, March 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= COASTAL GARDENING Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Peconic Community Center, 970 Peconic Lane , Peconic, NY 11958 GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learning and field trips. Speakers represent local, regional and federal organizations. All course recordings may be viewed on your schedule. In addition, we will meet in person three Saturdays (January 31, February 28 and March 21 from 9 until noon in the Town of Southold) to view and discuss course material and community stewardship activities. Although not required, attending at least two of the three sessions is strongly suggested. The course is open to all Suffolk County residents. Living by the Sea  Water Wise Right Plant, Right PlaceSoil Solutions Community Stewardship  Field TripsTo reserve a place in the course, please contact Roxanne Zimmer - rz378@cornell.edu Roxanne Zimmer, rz378@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11215 =========================================