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Cornell update: 4‑H clubs expanding; SNAP‑Ed push needs 100 classes for $53,000
Summary
A Cornell representative reported new 4‑H clubs (including beekeeping), livestock clinics and summer activities at the fairgrounds, and said SNAP‑Ed outreach must deliver 100 classes by Aug. 15 to secure a $53,000 award for county programming.
"Hello, everyone," said the Cornell speaker introduced as Lisa, as she presented 4‑H and extension programming to the board. She described new clubs — including beekeeping — expanded livestock clinics at the fairgrounds and a sensory‑friendly morning at the fair. She credited volunteers and longtime volunteers (including an 89‑year‑old trainer named Rory) with supporting youth competitions and skill training.
Lisa highlighted nutrition and food‑security work funded through SNAP‑Ed. "We have to do a 100 classes by August 15 to receive the $53,000," she told the board, describing hands‑on cooking education, take‑home materials and efforts to reach homeschool students and after‑school programs. She said the SNAP‑Ed work complements county funding previously provided for Cornell programming and that the extension is booking dozens of classes this summer.
On parenting and anger‑management programs, Lisa said the extension partners with local social‑service groups and cited Megan Gardner as the staff member running those program areas. A board member asked whether the extension had capacity to expand work with DSS; Lisa said the extension can participate if funding is available and asked for referral contacts to coordinate service delivery.
No board action was required; the presentation served as an informational update and prompted follow‑up offers to partner on farm listings and youth programming.
