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Cornell Cooperative Extension outlines spring events, youth and conservation programs
Summary
Sandi Bastedo reported CCE events including Gardening Matters Day (April 11) and an Earth Day Extravaganza (April 18), summarized collaborations on farm-to-school programming and high-tunnel sampling, and noted Master Gardener and 4‑H youth activities.
Sandi Bastedo of Cornell Cooperative Extension presented program updates and upcoming events to the Government Operations Committee. CCE announced Gardening Matters Day on April 11 (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) and an Earth Day Extravaganza on April 18 (1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.), and said CCE will be at the Farm Bureau "Spring Has Sprung" event on April 18. Bastedo encouraged registration for events and noted collaborations with the Cornell Vegetable Program and a Rooted in Learning grant tied to Farm to School work.
Bastedo also reviewed training and youth programs: Caroline Boutard‑Hunt has been sampling at the Cornell Vegetable Program high tunnel, Master Forest Owner training has 11 trainees, climate steward training began in April, and 4‑H activities such as Ag Literacy Week and after-school trails programs are ongoing.
