BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cornell Small Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260307T181703Z CREATED:20260307T181703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181703Z UID:10000331-1777730400-1777737600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) DESCRIPTION:Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and the team at Smiling Hogshead Ranch for a hands-on\, train-the-trainer workshop introducing Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. Designed to equip forestry practitioners\, educators\, and community leaders with the skills to replicate this model. This session will cover APRB design\, recommended urban tree species\, installation techniques\, and basic troubleshooting. Participants will not only learn the fundamentals of APRBs as a tool for growing a diverse range of urban tree species\, but will also gain the knowledge and confidence to teach others how to build and manage them. \nRegister Here URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/introduction-to-air-pruned-raised-beds-aprbs/ LOCATION:Smiling Hogshead Ranch\, 25-30 Skillman Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/intro-aprb-5.2.26-SplSRK.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000 DTSTAMP:20260307T181701Z CREATED:20260307T181701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181701Z UID:10000329-1777042800-1777053600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Air Pruned Raised Beds 101 DESCRIPTION:Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and NYRP’s Parks & Urban Agriculture teams for an introduction to Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. APRBs have been shown as an excellent method for growing a suite of urban tree species and hold great promise as a tool for forestry practitioners in NYC. This workshop will explore the in’s and outs\, including design\, appropriate tree species\, and basic troubleshooting (i.e. weeding). Participants will also get to help build and plant out two APRBs at NYRP’s field facility \nN O T E: Registration is required for this workshop. Attendance will be capped at 25 people\, after which anyone else who registers will be automatically added to a wait list. \nRegister Here URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/air-pruned-raised-beds-101/ LOCATION:The Sherman Creek Center\, 3725 10th Ave.\, New York\, NY\, 10034\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-shvetsa-5029853-2-scaled-e1772648740575-SBpPkm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New York Restoration Project":MAILTO:info@nyrp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260307T181657Z CREATED:20260307T181657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181657Z UID:10000326-1776501000-1776524400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with nut growing in New York and meet experienced growers! \nAll are welcome to register to attend the New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting on April 18 in Tompkins County. \nThe main program will take place in the morning at the Danby Fire Station\, 1780 Danby Road\, Ithaca\, NY 14850. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am\, and the program begins at 9:00 am. Speakers will include Richard Fahey (a demonstration of grafting techniques by a homesteader who produces fruit and nut scionwood)\, Jeff Zarnowski (a discussion of the latest developments in nut breeding and an update on the New York Tree Crops Alliance)\, and Connor Youngerman (who will share the highlights of recent agroforestry summit hosted the Cornell Small Farms Program and the Silvopasture and Agroforestry Program Work Teams). Nut-related questions for the audience will be addressed before lunch and can be submitted in advance to Jerry Henkin (sproutnut@aol.com). \nAfter lunch we will travel a few miles to Crosston Annex farm\, parking at 54 Gunderman Road\, Ithaca\, NY 14850\, and then walking about 1/4 mile on uneven ground. The afternoon program includes a walking tour of nut and fruit plantings and a demonstration of soil testing techniques. \nParticipants are welcome to bring items related to nut growing or nut eating to sell or share during lunch. \nThe New York Nut Growers Association is an all volunteer\, non-profit organization that promotes nut tree growing in New York State. It’s not necessary to be a member of the New York Nut Growers Association (NYNGA) to attend this meeting. A light breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of meeting registration\, which is $20/member\, $25/non-member. Pre-registration is required to facilitate meal planning and because the meeting is limited to 60 participants due to building occupancy limits. Pants\, socks and comfortable walking shoes or boots are suggested for the afternoon walking tour. Please check the weather in advance and plan accordingly. \nSigns announcing the meeting location will be placed about a quarter mile from the driveway entrance in both the east and west directions. \n  \n \nFor questions\, contact Jerry Henkin\, NYNGA President\, sproutnut@aol.com\, (914) 282-1371. \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/new-york-nut-growers-association-2026-spring-meeting/ LOCATION:Danby Volunteer Fire Company\, 1780 Danby Rd.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14580\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NY-nut-growers-spring-meeting-QUZyah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260307T181653Z CREATED:20260307T181653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181653Z UID:10000323-1775901600-1775907000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Spring Hazelnut Workshop at Dilmun Hill Student Farm DESCRIPTION:The Cornell Small Farms Program Agroforestry team is pleased to announce the first of two comprehensive hazelnut production workshops. Join Brian Caldwell (Hemlock Grove Farm) and Jonathan Bates (Agroforestry Educator\, CCE Tompkins County) to learn about hazelnut siting\, genetics\, and planting. Propagation techniques from seed and clones will also be covered. \nThe workshop will take place at Dilmun Hill Student Farm\, where participants will work with a well-established planting of hazelnuts. \nThis is a free event\, but space is limited\, so registration is required. \nInformation with directions and parking instructions will be sent to confirmed registrants the week prior to the event. \nPlease contact Connor Youngerman (czy2@cornell.edu) with any questions. \n\n\n\nSpring Hazelnut Workshop at Dilmun Hill Student Farm\n\n"*" indicates required fields \n \n\n\n\n\nAdministrative Information\n\n\nName*\n\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n\nPhone* \n\n\nEmail* \n\n \n \n\n\nAddress*\n\n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n\n \n\nCounty \nAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYates\n\nFarm Business Name (if operational) \n\n\n\nWhat best describes your agricultural work?*\n\n\n\n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n\n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n\n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n\n \n I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n\n \n Not represented here\n \n\n\n\nIf your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below. \n\n\nWhat is your experience with hazelnuts? \n\n\n\nDemographics\n\n\nAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n\n\n\n \n Yes\n \n\n \n No\n \n\n\n\n\nAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n\n\n\n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n\n \n Faculty\n \n\n \n Staff\n \n\n \n Student\n \n\n \n No Affiliation\n \n\n\n\n\nHow do you identify?*\n\n\n\n \n Female\n \n\n \n Male\n \n\n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n\n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n\n\n\n\nWith which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n\n\n\n \n African American/Black\n \n\n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n\n \n Asian\n \n\n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n\n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n\n \n White\n \n\n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n\n \n Other\n \n\n\nNOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/spring-hazelnut-workshop-at-dilmun-hill-student-farm/ LOCATION:Dilmun Hill Farm\, 705 Dryden Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hazelnuts-d7PNV3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T153000 DTSTAMP:20260307T181645Z CREATED:20260307T181249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181645Z UID:10000314-1774087200-1774107000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Syntropic Agroforestry DESCRIPTION:CCE Orange County & Hudson Valley Farm Hub are proud to present a talk on Syntropic Agroforestry\, delivered by the system’s creator\, Ernst Götsch.\nSyntropic Agroforestry is an agricultural system developed by Ernst Götsch that exceeds conventional production per acre\, using no inputs while simultaneously accumulating more biomass and building more soil than natural forests. Ernst’s systems build fertility by using directed natural species succession and stratification to optimize photosynthesis and create the eco-physiological optimal conditions for the crop species. \nHe has successfully applied this system in temperate ecosystems across the Mediterranean\, western Europe\, and even northern European countries\, but his best-known systems are located in the tropics and subtropics. \nPlease join us in learning about how Ernst developed his system and how we might be able to apply it to our regional context. There will be time for a Q&A following his talk. \nParticipants may pay an additional fee for a farm tour of All One One All Farm in Goshen\, NY\, with Ernst. Lunch will be served before the farm tour. \nAgenda\nSyntropic Agroforestry Talk with Ernst Götsch \n\nFee: $20.00/per person\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: Orange County Emergency Services Center\, Goshen\, NY\n\nTour of All One One All Farm\, Goshen\, NY with Ernst Götsch – SOLD OUT \n\nAdditional Fee: $40.00/per person\nFarm Tour Capacity: 45 attendees\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM\, Lunch served at 1:15 PM\nLocation: All One One All Farm\, Goshen\, NY\n\nPlease contact Erik Schellenberg directly (jk2642@cornell.edu) if the program cost is an impediment. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/introduction-to-syntropic-agroforestry/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eriks_Program_Banner_2026-0rCm6Y.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260307T175318Z CREATED:20260307T175314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T175318Z UID:10000299-1772128800-1772132400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Feed Us with Trees: Humans as a Keystone Species DESCRIPTION:As a girl\, Elspeth Hay learned that we humans are a blight on the natural world. Her lived experience confirmed this story time and again—until the day she learned that we humans can eat acorns. Suddenly\, things began to shift. In her new book\, Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food\, Elspeth reveals the ancient relationship between humans\, our keystone nut trees\, and fire—and the ways we can work together again to revitalize our world. \nSpeaker’s bio: Elspeth Hay is the creator and host of the Local Food Report\, a weekly feature that has aired on the Cape and Islands NPR station since 2008\, and the author of the book Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food. Deeply immersed in her own local-food system\, she writes and reports for print\, radio\, and online media with a focus on food\, the environment\, and the people\, places\, and ideas that feed us. You can learn more about her work at elspethhay.com. \nThis class is online only. \nRegister Here \nFee\nThis event is free\, however\, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! \n\nContact\nJonathan Bates\nAgroforestry Educator\njb2663@cornell.edu\n(607) 272-2292 ext. 171 URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/feed-us-with-trees-humans-as-a-keystone-species/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Feed-us-with-trees-image-hAEyya.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County":MAILTO:tompkins@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20251017T162412Z CREATED:20251017T162149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T162412Z UID:10000181-1761991200-1761998400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Offered Across the Finger Lakes Region DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga\, Schuyler and Seneca Counties are each offering a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to learn about growing mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region\, providing options to those wishing to attend. These programs are open to the public regardless of your county of residence. \nJoin Connor Youngerman\, Agroforestry & Mushroom Specialist from the Cornell Small Farms Program\, to learn about specialty mushrooms and guide participants through the process of inoculating red oak logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. Participants will start the workshop indoors with a short presentation\, then go outside to inoculate red oak logs. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. Closed toe footwear strongly encouraged. \nThe first workshop is Wednesday October 29 at 5:00pm in Schuyler County at Apples and Moore Farm. The Second workshop is Thursday October 30 at 5:00pm in Seneca County at Vince’s Park. The last workshop is Saturday November 1 at 10:00am in Cayuga County at the Sterling Nature Center. \nCCE Environmental and Natural Resources educator Ryan Staychock said\, “more and more people want to grow shiitake mushrooms. They are good to eat\, and can generate income\, diversify farm and forestry enterprises\, add value to forestry by-products and create opportunities for sustainable forest management.” \nThe cost is $25 per person\, which includes handouts\, materials and an inoculated red oak log to take home. Cheese pizza slices will also be offered as part of the registration fee. Registration is required and space is limited. Register by visiting the website of Cayuga CCE\, Schuyler CCE\, or Seneca County CCE\, or  https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MushroomLogFL_245 or by calling (315) 531-9251 (ext. 1009). Registration payments must be received in order to save your spot. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/shiitake-mushroom-log-inoculation-workshops-offered-across-the-finger-lakes-region-2025-11-1/ LOCATION:Sterling Nature Center\, 15730 Jensvold Rd.\, Sterling\, NY\, 13156\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/058_scenario1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County":MAILTO:cayuga@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20251008T180523Z CREATED:20251008T180523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T180523Z UID:10000173-1760776200-1760799600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:New York Nut Growers Association 2025 Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to the New York Nut Growers Association’s fall program at the Ramble On Farm of Harry Greene on Saturday\, October 18\, in Trumansburg\, NY.  Meet experienced commercial and hobbyist nut growers and tour the farm\, which is a model for agroforestry.   For a list of the presenters and registration information\, see http://www.nynga.org \n  \nReserve your spot!  URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/new-york-nut-growers-association-2025-10-18/ LOCATION:Ramble On\, 3383 Colegrove Rd.\, Trumansburg\, NY\, 14886\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/New-York-Nut-Growers-meeting-invite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000 DTSTAMP:20251016T184851Z CREATED:20250909T164031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T184851Z UID:10000166-1758967200-1758974400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production DESCRIPTION:The Cornell Small Farms Program is hosting a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) at Dilmun Hill Student Farm on Saturday\, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. – 12 pm (rain or shine). \nAPRBs offer an innovative\, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation. By naturally pruning roots through air exposure\, this system produces seedlings with stronger root architecture\, higher transplant success\, and the ability to grow large volumes of bare-root stock in a small footprint—no land ownership required. APRBs are adaptable to both urban and rural contexts and support high-density seedling production for a wide range of species. \nParticipants will learn how to construct an APRB and explore key topics including bed management\, growing media\, pest management\, species selection\, seed collection\, preservation\, germination\, and potential markets. This workshop is ideal for producers seeking to diversify into a new\, efficient tree seedling production system. \nThe session will be led by Sean Dembrosky\, owner/operator of Edible Acres\, and Connor Youngerman\, Agroforestry lead with the Cornell Small Farms Program. \nAttendance is free\, registration is required\, and participation is capped at 25.  \nParking and logistics instructions will be available to registrants the week prior. \nIf you have any questions please contact Connor at czy2@cornell.edu URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-09-27-air-pruned-raised-beds-for-tree-seedling-production/ LOCATION:Dilmun Hill Farm\, 705 Dryden Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T183000 DTSTAMP:20250909T151559Z CREATED:20250909T151559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T151559Z UID:10000165-1758902400-1758911400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:From Sweet to Savory - a Dilmun Hill Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Dilmun Hill Student Farm for a field tour of our emerging agroforestry crops! We will walk\, talk and taste as we tour our established paw paw orchard\, honeyberry patch\, and our log-grown mushroom projects. You’ll hear guest speakers from Cornell Cooperative Extension\, the Cornell Small Farms Program\, and a local berry producer and nursery! Come to learn about these exciting specialty crops\, get a taste of samples fresh from the farm\, and stay for a community social after the tour. This event is free and open to the public. \nQuestions? Email Ryan Maher: rmm325@cornell.edu \nThis work is supported by the 2025 Towards Sustainability Foundation. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/from-sweet-to-savory-a-dilmun-hill-farm-tour/ LOCATION:Dilmun Hill Farm\, 705 Dryden Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR