LIBERTY, NY — The public is invited to attend the 101st annual meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) on Thursday, December 17. This free event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd.. Richard Ball, commissioner of New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, will address the state of agriculture in New York and discuss the balance of diverse agriculture interests that exist in Sullivan County.

Light refreshments highlighting local foods will be provided immediately following the meeting, made possible in part with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The highly anticipated Farm Fresh Barn Quilt drawing will occur at the closing of the meeting.

The CCESC board and staff will honor outstanding supporters with its Friends of Extension awards for their accomplishments and dedication to the mission and to the past year’s outreach efforts. Voting to fill vacancies and expired terms for the board of directors and program advisory committee is also on the agenda. Board application information can be found on the CCESC website at www.sullivancce.org/about-us/board-governance.

CCESC’s Annual Meeting is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is requested in advance by calling 845/292-6180 or emailing sulli van@cornell.edu.