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SUMMARY:Fungi\, Forage\, & Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beginning Farmer Training Program for Fungi\, Forage & Forest\, a two-day agroforestry event focused on mushroom cultivation\, wild edible plants\, and agroforestry practices. This educational event will feature presenters and educators from the Cornell Vegetable Program\, Niagara County Master Gardeners\, and the Cornell Small Farms Program. \nDesigned for farmers looking to diversify their operations\, as well as anyone interested in fungi\, foraging\, and forest-based growing systems\, participants will explore practical cultivation methods\, edible plant identification\, and sustainable agroforestry concepts through a combination of presentations and hands-on workshops. Most sessions will take place at the Niagara County Fairgrounds at Cornell Cooperative Extension Niagara County\, with the Shiitake Inoculation workshop held on-site at Heartland Organics. Limited capacity — early registration is encouraged. \nEvent Schedule\nFriday\, June 12 — CCE Niagara / Niagara County Fairgrounds \n\n5:30 PM — Buckets\, Beds & Totems\nExplore mushroom cultivation techniques featuring oyster mushrooms\, wine caps\, and lion’s mane mushrooms.\n\nSaturday\, June 13 — CCE Niagara / Niagara County Fairgrounds \n\n8:30 AM — Wild Edibles\nLearn about edible plants and responsible foraging practices focused on plants only (no wild mushroom foraging).\n12:00 PM — Agroforestry Talk\nDiscover how agroforestry systems can support farm diversification and sustainable land management.\n\nSaturday\, June 13 — Heartland Organics \n\n1:30 PM — Shiitake Inoculation\nParticipate in a hands-on shiitake inoculation workshop and learn the basics of log-grown mushroom production.\n\nThis work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management Education project through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. \nRegister\nhttps://pci.jotform.com/form/261315717037050
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/fungi-forage-forest-2026/
LOCATION:Niagra County Fair Grounds\, 4487 Lake Ave\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Mushrooms
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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. 
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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SUMMARY:Starting Shiitake Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County will be holding a “Starting Shiitake Mushrooms” workshop on Friday\, July 10\, at 3:00 pm. This program is perfect for the very beginner as well as the enthusiast who might want to learn other techniques of raising shiitake mushrooms. There will be a limited number of bolts available for participants to take home. Bolts are $20 a piece and must be paid for at the time of registration. Pre-registration is required. \nThis program will be facilitated by Connor Youngerman from the Cornell Small Farms Program and will be hosted at Cornell Cooperative Extension\, 377 Schroon River Road\, Warrensburg\, NY. \nTo register\, call 518-623-3291\nFor questions regarding this program\, contact Dan Carusone via email djc69@cornell.edu
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/starting-shiitake-mushrooms-2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County\, 377 Schroon River Road\, Warrensburg\, NY\, 12885\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Mushrooms
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County":MAILTO:warren@cornell.edu
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SUMMARY:Spawn\, Seedlings\, and Silvopasture: Agroforestry at Dilmun Hill 
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Dilmun Hill Student Farm for a field tour of our expanding agroforestry practices. We will walk and talk as we tour our pawpaw orchard with sheep grazing\, air pruned raised beds for growing tree seedlings\, and log-grown mushroom projects. Hear invited speakers from Cornell Cooperative Extension\, the Cornell Small Farms Program\, and Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK together with Cornell faculty\, staff and Dilmun Hill students. Come to learn about these emerging production practices and how they are fitting into Dilmun Hill’s mission and vision for the future. Stay for light refreshments and a community social after the tour at 6:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nMonday\, July 20th\, 4-6:30 PM \nDilmun Hill Student Farm\, 131 Dilmun Hill Drive\, Ithaca NY 14853 \n  \nRegistration link \nhttps://dilmunhillagroforestryfieldday.eventbrite.com \n 
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-20-spawn-seedlings-and-silvopasture-agroforestry-at-dilmun-hill/
LOCATION:Dilmun Hill Farm\, 705 Dryden Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Mushrooms
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Mushroom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will host an outdoor mushroom workshop that will identify specialty mushrooms that make sense to grow on small acreage in an outdoor forest setting. \nJoshua Vrooman\, Agriculture Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County\, will review direct-to-consumer trends\, showing that specialty farms are best positioned for local and regional sales. \n Connor Youngerman\, Mushroom Specialist for Cornell Small Farms Program\, will highlight specialty mushrooms that make the most sense to grow in an outdoor forest environment. He will also provide an overview of other key considerations when getting started. \nTim Nicholson\, co-owner of CNY Organic Farms\, will provide a tour of his small farm operation\, including how they got started\, and what they have learned over many years. \nThere will be plenty of time for questions. \nFee\nFree to attend\, but pre-registration is required. \nRegister\nhttps://reg.cce.cornell.edu/outdoormushroomworkshop-3_235
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/outdoor-mushroom-workshop-2026-09-12/
LOCATION:CNY Organic Farms\, 519 County Rte 4\, Central Square\, NY\, 13036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mushrooms
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Oswego County":MAILTO:oswego@cornell.edu
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SUMMARY:Western New York Mushroom Farmer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling all mushroom farmers\, CCE\, and technical service providers! Join us for an afternoon of lightning talks\, small group discussions\, and networking. Topics include mushroom research\, regulation\, and advocacy updates\, production and value-added product best practices\, and more.  Dinner will be provided. This event is presented by the Cornell Small Farms Program\, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program\, CCE Harvest NY\, CCE Wyoming\, and Flat 12 Mushrooms.\n\nThe programming focuses on information for experienced mushroom growers. Space is limited. If you are just getting started with specialty mushrooms\, we encourage you to start with our online courses on indoor or outdoor production.\n\nQuestions? Feel free to contact:\n\nConnor Youngerman (Cornell Small Farms Program) at czy2@cornell.edu\nLori Koenick (Cornell Cooperative Extension Support Specialist) lbk75@cornell.edu \n\nThis is a free event\, registration is required.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/western-new-york-mushroom-farmer-gathering-2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Flat 12 Mushrooms\, 612 Northland Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mushrooms
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