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SUMMARY:Recognizing Signs and Identifying Illness or Injury in Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Livestock specialist Ashley McFarland and swine producer Adam McFarland- Top Notch Livestock & Meats will teach swine farmers how to recognize early signs of illness or injury in pigs. Participants will learn to observe daily behavior\, and other key observations. The session will cover common indicators that change daily on a swine operation. Presenters will emphasize the importance of early identification\, proper documentation\, and timely intervention to prevent disease spread\, reduce losses\, and improve animal welfare. This training helps producers maintain healthier\, more productive herds.  \nThis event is only open to farmers in NYS. \n \n\n\n\nFarm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\nPlease fill out our questionnaire to be added to the email list to receive event notification regarding ‘virtual’ Pig Production Cohort activities.  Once you register for a virtual event\, you will be included on all virtual event emails and do not have to register again. Registration for in person events will happen on a separate form. \n"*" indicates required fields \n \n\n\nStep 1 of 4\n        	 \n\n25%\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\nDo you live in New York State?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nAdministrative Information\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\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\n\nHave you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nSelection Criteria Questions\n\n\nAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n			\n\n\n\n\nWhat type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n\n\n\n								\n								Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n							\n\n								\n								Farrow to Feeder  (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n							\n\n								\n								Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n							\n\n								\n								Show Pigs\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\n\nPlease provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above. \n\n\n\nAre you currently selling pork?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\nIf you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. \n\n\nAre you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n\n\n\n								\n								Non USDA halves and wholes\n							\n\n								\n								USDA halves and wholes\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (off the farm)\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n							\n\n								\n								Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n							\n\n								\n								Restaurants\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\n\nPlease provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales. \n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nDemographics\n\n\nAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Alum or Current Student\n			\n\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n\n					\n					Staff\n			\n\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			\n\n\nIf you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.\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\nIn Person Events\n\n\nCurrently we have the following in person events scheduled for 2026. Scholarships to support travel will be available. Check the events you will be interested in attending based on the topics\, dates and locations.\n\n\n\n								\n								May 2\, 2026. Install temporary fencing and containment area and infrastructure (hands on activities)\, raising pigs in riparian forest\, paddock terrain walk. Centurion Farm\, LLC\, Locke\, NY.\n							\n\n								\n								June 6\, 2026. Permanent fencing and infrastructure\, selling cuts at local retail locations\, raising and processing heritage pigs. All Family Farm\, Middleton\, NY\n							\n\n								\n								July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n							\n\n\n\n\nPossible Other Topics\n\n\nWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n\n\n\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n							\n\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a butcher.\n							\n\n								\n								In person visit to a livestock auction house.\n							\n\n\n\n\n\n \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \n \n\nΔ
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/recognizing-signs-and-identifying-illness-or-injury-in-pigs/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
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CREATED:20260307T181248Z
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SUMMARY:Inspecting and Pricing a Pig for Purchase
DESCRIPTION: Livestock specialist Ashley McFarland and swine producer Adam McFarland- Top Notch Livestock & Meats will guide beginning swine farmers through the essential steps of inspecting and pricing a pig for purchase. Participants will learn how to evaluate structural correctness\, body condition\, growth potential\, and overall health. The session will cover identifying red flags and signs of disease. Ashley and Adam will also explain how genetics\, age\, weight\, and market goals influence pricing\, helping new producers understand fair value. This practical instruction equips beginners to make confident\, informed purchasing decisions that support herd success. \n\n\n\nFarm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\nPlease fill out our questionnaire to be added to the email list to receive event notification regarding ‘virtual’ Pig Production Cohort activities.  Once you register for a virtual event\, you will be included on all virtual event emails and do not have to register again. Registration for in person events will happen on a separate form. \n"*" indicates required fields \n \n\n\nStep 1 of 4\n        	 \n\n25%\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\nDo you live in New York State?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nAdministrative Information\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\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\n\nHave you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nSelection Criteria Questions\n\n\nAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n			\n\n					\n					No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n			\n\n\n\n\nWhat type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n\n\n\n								\n								Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n							\n\n								\n								Farrow to Feeder  (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n							\n\n								\n								Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n\n								\n								Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n							\n\n								\n								Show Pigs\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\n\nPlease provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above. \n\n\n\nAre you currently selling pork?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Yes\n			\n\n					\n					No\n			\n\n\nIf you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. \n\n\nAre you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n\n\n\n								\n								Non USDA halves and wholes\n							\n\n								\n								USDA halves and wholes\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (off the farm)\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n							\n\n								\n								Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n							\n\n								\n								Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n							\n\n								\n								Restaurants\n							\n\n								\n								Other\n							\n\n\n\nPlease provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales. \n\n\n\n\n                         \n                    \n \n\n\n\n\nDemographics\n\n\nAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n\n\n\n					\n					Alum or Current Student\n			\n\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n\n					\n					Staff\n			\n\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			\n\n\nIf you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.\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\nIn Person Events\n\n\nCurrently we have the following in person events scheduled for 2026. Scholarships to support travel will be available. Check the events you will be interested in attending based on the topics\, dates and locations.\n\n\n\n								\n								May 2\, 2026. Install temporary fencing and containment area and infrastructure (hands on activities)\, raising pigs in riparian forest\, paddock terrain walk. Centurion Farm\, LLC\, Locke\, NY.\n							\n\n								\n								June 6\, 2026. Permanent fencing and infrastructure\, selling cuts at local retail locations\, raising and processing heritage pigs. All Family Farm\, Middleton\, NY\n							\n\n								\n								July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n							\n\n\n\n\nPossible Other Topics\n\n\nWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n\n\n\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n							\n\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a butcher.\n							\n\n								\n								In person visit to a livestock auction house.\n							\n\n\n\n\n\n \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \n \n\nΔ \n\n \n 
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/inspecting-and-pricing-a-pig-for-purchase/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142331
CREATED:20260122T155821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T155958Z
UID:10000284-1774693800-1774702800@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Injury Prevention and Pain Relief for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Farm Ops is excited to host Physical Therapist Brian Westlake\, DPT\, Cert. MDT at the Clear Path for Veterans venue on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 to discuss and demonstrate how farmers can use simple cause-and-effect movement analysis known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® to take control and recover from an injury as rapidly as possible.    \nBrian grew up working on his grandparent’s farm in Aurelius\, New York where he learned first-hand the physical nature of work in agriculture. After becoming a physical therapist\, he worked for the Veterans Health Administration for 25 years where he focused on maximizing the health and wellness of the Veterans community. With his retirement from the VA\, Brian has taken what he learned from that experience to now focus on maximizing the health and wellness of the agricultural community.   \nCome join this event to learn how pain relief and injury prevention is possible using the tools on your farm. Veteran and non veteran farmers are invited. Farm partners are welcome to attend but must register separately. Participants must reside in NYS.  It is recommended that participants wear clothing appropriate for exercise. Lunch will be provided.   \nSorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/injury-prevention-and-pain-relief-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Clear Path for Veterans\, 1223 Salt Springs Road\, Chittenango\, NY\, 13037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142331
CREATED:20260307T181715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T224407Z
UID:10000340-1777716000-1777734000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Ops at veteran owned Centurion Farm\, LLC and Benlauck Farm to explore a riparian forest raised pig operation that combines natural foraging with supplemental\, nutrient-dense feed. The morning session at Centurion Farm\, LLC will cover the temporary infrastructure used in support of this riparian forest-based operation. Participants will walk last year’s and the current year’s riparian forest paddocks and discuss and observe the balance between animal welfare\, vegetation management\, and environmental protection. After lunch\, the group will move to Benlauck Farm to discuss the equipment needs and activities associated with making a nutritious and balanced custom pig feed.  \nWhat to expect:  \nMorning discussion topics and activities will include: \n\ntechniques for temporary infrastructure that pigs will not destroy\,\nthe benefits and risks of a riparian forest-based operation\,\nthe environmental considerations of a riparian forest-based operation\,\na terrain and paddock walk.\n\nLunch will be provided with time to network with other farmer participants. \nAfternoon discussion topics and activities will include:  \n\nthe input requirements for custom feed based on nutritional goals\, \nthe potential cost advantages of making your own custom pig feed\, \nthe steps involved in making custom pig feed\,\nparticipation in select process steps for making pig feed.\n\n Registration closed.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/feeding-strategies-for-riparian-raised-pigs/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142331
CREATED:20260401T221145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T191507Z
UID:10000438-1778783400-1778788800@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Working with your Swine Butcher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative Working with your Butcher virtual seminar featuring guest speaker Ethan Scheffler\, Meat Lab Manager and Operator at The Ohio State University. In this seminar\, Ethan will share valuable insights on how to effectively work with your butcher\, including key dos and don’ts that can make a big difference in your end product. Producers will also learn practical strategies to get the most value and yield out of their hog carcass\, making this a great event for pork producers who are looking to maximize their processing results.  \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Farm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\n                            Please fill out our questionnaire to be added to the email list to receive event notification regarding 'virtual' Pig Production Cohort activities.  Once you register for a virtual event\, you will be included on all virtual event emails and do not have to register again. Registration for in person events will happen on a separate form. \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n        \n        	Step 1 of 4\n        	 \n            \n                25%\n            \n                        \n					EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Phone*Email*\n                            \n                        Address*    \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                CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\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			If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.Have you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Selection Criteria QuestionsAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n			What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n								\n								Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n							\n								\n								Farrow to Feeder  (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n							\n								\n								Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n							\n								\n								Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n								\n								Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n							\n								\n								Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n							\n								\n								Show Pigs\n							\n								\n								Other\n							Please provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above.Are you currently selling pork?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			If you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. Are you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n								\n								Non USDA halves and wholes\n							\n								\n								USDA halves and wholes\n							\n								\n								Retail cuts (off the farm)\n							\n								\n								Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n							\n								\n								Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n							\n								\n								Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n							\n								\n								Restaurants\n							\n								\n								Other\n							Please provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales.\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n			\n					\n					Alum or Current Student\n			\n			\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n			\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n			\n					\n					Staff\n			\n			\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			If you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.How do you identify?*\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			With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n								\n								African American/Black\n							\n								\n								American Indian/Alaska Native\n							\n								\n								Asian\n							\n								\n								Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n							\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n								\n								White\n							\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\n							\n								\n								Other\n							NOTE: 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.In Person EventsCurrently we have the following in person events scheduled for 2026. Scholarships to support travel will be available. Check the events you will be interested in attending based on the topics\, dates and locations.\n								\n								May 2\, 2026. Install temporary fencing and containment area and infrastructure (hands on activities)\, raising pigs in riparian forest\, paddock terrain walk. Centurion Farm\, LLC\, Locke\, NY.\n							\n								\n								June 6\, 2026. Permanent fencing and infrastructure\, selling cuts at local retail locations\, raising and processing heritage pigs. All Family Farm\, Middleton\, NY\n							\n								\n								July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n							Possible Other TopicsWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n							\n								\n								Virtual seminar with a butcher.\n							\n								\n								In person visit to a livestock auction house.\n							\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n             \n                        Δ\n \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/working-with-your-swine-butcher/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:Raising Pigs on Small Acreage
DESCRIPTION:This farm tour is designed specifically for farmers interested in adding pigs to their operation or improving their current swine management practices on small acreage. Participants will learn the fundamentals of raising pigs in a sustainable and efficient while maximizing limited land resources.  \n Topics will include breed selection\, housing and fencing options\, feeding strategies\, pasture management\, and seasonal care considerations. The workshop will also cover animal health basics\, biosecurity\, and practical tips for handling and working with pigs safely.  \n By the end of the session\, participants will have a clear understanding of how to successfully integrate pigs into a small-scale farm\, reduce input costs\, and produce high-quality pork for personal use or local markets. The program will also provide an opportunity to connect with other veteran farmers and share experiences\, resources\, and support networks.  This event is made possible through the Cornell Small Farm Program’s Veteran in Agriculture Project\, Farm Ops\, and Cornell Cooperative Extension\, Sullivan County.   \n\n                \n                        \n                            Farm Ops Registration: 2026 Raising Pigs on Small Acreage\n                             \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n        \n        	Step 1 of 4\n        	 \n            \n                25%\n            \n                        \n					EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Phone*Email*\n                            \n                        Address*    \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                CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\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			If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Are you currently operating a pig enterprise?\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n			What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.\n								\n								 Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n							\n								\n								Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets) \n							\n								\n								Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n							\n								\n								Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finished weight)\n							\n								\n								Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finished weight)\n							\n								\n								Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n							\n								\n								Show Pigs\n							\n								\n								Other\n							\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n			\n					\n					Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?\n			\n			\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n			\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n			\n					\n					Staff\n			\n			\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			How do you identify?*\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			With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n								\n								African American/Black\n							\n								\n								American Indian/Alaska Native\n							\n								\n								Asian\n							\n								\n								Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n							\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n								\n								White\n							\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\n							\n								\n								Other\n							NOTE: 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        \n             \n                        Δ
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/raising-pigs-on-small-acreage/
LOCATION:All Family Farm\, 41 Upper Road\, Middletown\, New York\, 10940
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
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SUMMARY:Shiitake Mushroom Log Yard Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will cover the basics of shiitake mushroom log yard management in a natural woodland setting. These production techniques result in the best quality shiitake that can be produced. These principles can be applied to many other wood-decomposing mushrooms\, including Lion’s Mane and Oyster. Workshop objectives: \n\nDiscuss tree species selection\, sourcing supplies such as inoculum strain selection (sawdust spawn) and necessary tools\nIdentify the appropriate bolt species and size\nInoculate and shock logs to force fruit mushrooms (will be demonstrated)\nStack shiitake logs to optimize production\nHarvest mushrooms at appropriate growth stage\nGrade mushrooms maturity\, shape\, color\, and freedom from defects\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to tour a working mushroom yard where you can see the principles of production in action. We will discuss the best management practices for outdoor cultivation of wood-decomposing mushrooms. This form of agriculture is perfect for anyone wanting to incorporate their woodlands into applied agroforestry.  \nEducators will discuss the finances behind natural log production\, and regulations on value-added products. CSFP mushroom specialist Connor Youngerman will speak on regulations for processing mushrooms into value-added products and share useful mushroom research results from across the industry.  \nWe will leave plenty of time for questions. Inoculated mushroom logs will be available to take home for the first 25 registrants (one log per household).  \nContact: Connor Youngerman (czy2@cornell.edu) with any questions.  \n\n                \n                        \n                            Farm Ops Registration: 2026 Shiitake Mushroom Log Yard Management Workshop\n                             \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n        \n        	Step 1 of 4\n        	 \n            \n                25%\n            \n                        \n					CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Phone*Email*\n                            \n                        Address*    \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                CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\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			If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Inoculated mushroom logs will be available to take home for the first 25 registrants (one log per household). Would you like to take one home?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n			\n					\n					Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?\n			\n			\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n			\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n			\n					\n					Staff\n			\n			\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			How do you identify?*\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			With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n								\n								African American/Black\n							\n								\n								American Indian/Alaska Native\n							\n								\n								Asian\n							\n								\n								Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n							\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n								\n								White\n							\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\n							\n								\n								Other\n							NOTE: 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        \n             \n                        Δ
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-06-20-shiitake-mushroom-log-yard-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Hawk Meadow Farm\, 5066 Mott Evans Rd.\, Trumansburg\, NY\, 14886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Farm Ops,Mushrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Small Scale Farrow to Finish
DESCRIPTION:Top Notch Livestock & Meats houses boars\, barrows\, guilts\, and sows to support their farrowing to finish swine operation.  This farm tour will focus on the permanent infrastructure and equipment needs for separating various pig operations to facilitate biosecurity\, disease control\, and production efficiency. Approaches\, such as separating pigs by age\, production stage\, and health status provides for a safer environment for your pigs. Separating sites for breeding/gestation\, nursery\, and finishing\, reduces disease transmission between age groups and aids to ensure facilities/spaces are emptied\, cleaned\, and disinfected between groups. This tour will provide an opportunity to see the various types of support equipment\, such as waterer\, feeder\, etc… that can be used to support pigs at various stages of development and in various environments. \nTop Notch Livestock & Meats is family-operated farm dedicated to raising high-quality livestock and providing locally sourced meats directly to consumers. With a strong focus on animal husbandry\,  production practices\, and attention to detail from start to finish\, Top Notch takes pride in delivering a product customers can trust. From raising show-quality animals to supplying premium pork and lamb. The operation is rooted in a passion for agriculture and a commitment to supporting the local community with farm-fresh\, reliable meat. \n\n                \n                        \n                            Farm Ops Registration: 2026 Small Scale Farrow to Finish\n                             \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n        \n        	Step 1 of 4\n        	 \n            \n                25%\n            \n                        \n					EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Phone*Email*\n                            \n                        Address*    \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                CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\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			If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Are you currently operating a pig enterprise?\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n			\n			\n					\n					No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n			What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.\n								\n								 Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n							\n								\n								Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets) \n							\n								\n								Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n							\n								\n								Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finished weight)\n							\n								\n								Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finished weight)\n							\n								\n								Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n							\n								\n								Show Pigs\n							\n								\n								Other\n							\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n			\n					\n					Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?\n			\n			\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n			\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n			\n					\n					Staff\n			\n			\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			How do you identify?*\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			With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n								\n								African American/Black\n							\n								\n								American Indian/Alaska Native\n							\n								\n								Asian\n							\n								\n								Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n							\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n								\n								White\n							\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\n							\n								\n								Other\n							NOTE: 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        \n             \n                        Δ
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/farm-tour-small-scale-farrow-to-finish/
LOCATION:299 Yule Corners Rd\, Jordanville\, NY 13361\, 299 Yule Corners Road\, Jordanville\, New York\, 13361
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:So You Think You Want to be a Market Gardener
DESCRIPTION:The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to offer an in-person workshop exploring the ins and outs of market gardening. This event is perfect for aspiring and beginning farmers who want to grow and sell vegetables produced intensively on small acreage.   \nWhether you are already growing vegetables for yourself and your family or planning for a future vegetable production farm enterprise\, this event will assist you make informed decisions on starting a market garden operation. Market gardening is not a one-size-fits-all technique\, so this event aims to help you understand the many techniques\, tactics\, and tools available to you.   \nParticipants will receive a copy of “The Market Gardener” by Jean Martin Fortier and facilitators will use the book to guide discussions on market garden design\, tillage options\, appropriate tools and machinery\, weed management\, season extension\, and crop rotation.   \n\n                \n                        \n                            Farm Ops Registration: 2026 So You Think You Want to be a Market Gardener\n                             \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n        \n        	Step 1 of 4\n        	 \n            \n                25%\n            \n                        \n					CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Would you like to apply for an Event of Choice scholarship to support your attendance to this event?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Phone*Email*\n                            \n                        Address*    \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                CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\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			If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        Do you own or have access to farmland?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Are you currently growing vegetables?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Are you growing for personal consumption\, for sale as a farm business or for sale as a home gardener? (select all that apply)\n			\n					\n					I am growing for personal consuption.\n			\n			\n					\n					I am growing for sale through my farm business.\n			\n			\n					\n					I am growing for sale as a home gardener.\n			Do you own a copy of the “The Market Gardener” by Jean-Martin Fortier?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n                    \n                    \n                          \n                    \n                \n                \n                    \n                        DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n			\n					\n					Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?\n			\n			\n					\n					Cooperative Extension\n			\n			\n					\n					Faculty\n			\n			\n					\n					Staff\n			\n			\n					\n					No Affiliation\n			How do you identify?*\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			With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n								\n								African American/Black\n							\n								\n								American Indian/Alaska Native\n							\n								\n								Asian\n							\n								\n								Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n							\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n								\n								White\n							\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\n							\n								\n								Other\n							NOTE: 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        \n             \n                        Δ
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/so-you-think-you-want-to-be-a-market-gardener/
LOCATION:Centurion Farm\, LLC\, 287 Creek Road\, Locke\, NY\, 13092
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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