Annual Dinner Meeting Photos- view photos from our 2009 Annual Dinner Meeting held on October 22, 2009

In the News- 
April -       A delicious date
March -    Smoke Free Animal Shelter
                 Thanks to schools who battle smoking                 
February - 4-H Healthy eating
                 Today's Lesson - Quitting
January  -  4-H receives check from Ballston Lions
                 Cornell Cooperative hosts TV cooking series

Just Because- Knight Orchards owners are honored at annual agricultural forum

USDA Farm Service Agency Newsletters: July 2010, June 2010, May 2010, April 2010,  March 2010, February 2010, January 2010, December 2009, November 2009, October 2009, September 2009, August 2009,  July 2009, June 2009, May 2009, 

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CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS  Companion planting is based on the idea that certain plants can benefit others when planted in near proximity. A companion planting chart for common herbs and vegetables is provided July 13 (Tuesday) 6:30 - 8:30PM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY Cost: $5 The Power of a Colorful Plate Learn what it is about fruits and vegetables that make them so good for you. You will prepare some recipes to expand your horizons and increase the variety in your diet. July 15 (Thursday) 6:30 - 8:30PM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY Cost: $10 *Class is also offered on Saturday, July 17, 9:30 - 11:30AM So Easy to Preserve: An Introduction to Food Preservation This class will cover the most common food preservation methods, including equipment needed.  Participants will learn how to freeze fruits and vegetables, how to can foods in a boiling water bath and a pressure canner, and when to use each.  Food drying will also be explored, including how to dry fruits, vegetables and meats. July 17 (Saturday) 9:30 - 11:30AM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY Cost: $10 So Easy to Preserve: An Introduction to Food Preservation This class will cover the most common food preservation methods, including equipment needed.  Participants will learn how to freeze fruits and vegetables, how to can foods in a boiling water bath and a pressure canner, and when to use each.  Food drying will also be explored, including how to dry fruits, vegetables and meats. July 20-25 9AM - Midnight Saratoga County Fair July 22 7:00PM Saratoga County Fairgrounds Board of Directors Meeting August 21 (Saturday) 9:30AM - NOON CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY Cost: $15 *Class is also offered on Saturday, July 17, 9:30 - 11:30AM Let's Preserve Tomatoes and Peppers This class covers how to can or freeze whole tomatoes or sauce. We'll also make salsa and marinated peppers and can them in a boiling water bath canner.  Each participant will take home a jar of salsa or marinated peppers. August 24 (Tuesday) 6:30-9:00PM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY Cost: $15 Let's Preserve Tomatoes and Peppers This class covers how to can or freeze whole tomatoes or sauce. We'll also make salsa and marinated peppers and can them in a boiling water bath canner.  Each participant will take home a jar of salsa or marinated peppers. September 13 7:00PM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY 4-H/Human Ecology Program Committee Meeting September 14 (Tuesday) 6:30-9:30PM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY Cost: $15 Let's Preserve Root Vegetables and Winter Squash Participants will learn the procedures for safely canning low-acid vegetables in a pressure canner.  They will receive updated information about the different types of pressure canners that can be used.  We'll also explore freezing whole pureed vegetables. Participants will take home preserved product. September 16 7:00PM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY Board of Directors Meeting September 27 7:30PM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY Agriculture Program Committee Meeting October 21 7:00PM 4-H Training Center Board of Directors Meeting Annual Meeting October 21 4-H Training Center CCE Annual Dinner Meeting November 1 7:00PM CCE Office Ballston Spa, NY 4-H/Human Ecology Committee Meeting November 22 7:30PM CCE Office Ballston Spa,NY Agriculture Program Committee Meeting December 9 7:00PM CCE Office Ballston Spa,NY Board of Directors Meeting

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