Project GNBee – how you can help to preserve our most threatened and valuable pollinators: the ground-nesting, solitary bees. Ground-nesting, solitary bees comprise 70% of all bee species. They are valuable, but vulnerable, pollinators across the landscapes and habitats of New York. Previous bee conservation initiatives have focused on enhancing floral resources, but little attention […]
The Expo is an opportunity for farmers, agribusinesses and farm-related organizations to share information about the resources and farming opportunities in Columbia and Greene counties for those who are currently farming, those interested in getting into farming and for landowners interested in making their lands available for farming. The Expo is also a great opportunity […]
CCE Chemung Homestead and Small Farm Series presents Meat Cuts and Grades where you can gain basic knowledge of meat cuts, and how to fill out a processing cut sheet for personal use or retail sales. If you have any questions or can no longer attend a workshop please reach out to Sasha Diederich: smd353@cornell.edu […]
Join NOFA-NY and North Star Farm for a farm tour and conversation about growing organic blueberries, regenerative farming practices, and agritourism. We will visit the sheep on their home pastures, talk blueberries, and finish at the farm’s geodesic domes that are an inviting oasis for travelers. Blueberry season will be in full swing, so bring […]
Explore the fascinating world of herbs. Learn how to grow, harvest and preserve these multipurpose gifts from mother nature. Call 585.798.4265 for registration. Suggested donation of $5
Join us for a conversation about Plowbreak Farm’s experience with high tunnel crop production! We will dive into the diverse challenges, practices, and production principles, including various topics such as pest/disease management and identification, costs considerations, and more. Free and simultaneous interpretation will be available in English and Spanish
Hosted by CCE Suffolk Agricultural Stewardship Program and CCE Suffolk Vegetable/Potato Program in coordination with Cornell Small Farms and NY Soil Health This soil health field day will include discussions and demonstrations of research on various soil amendments including biochar and compost in nursery, vegetable, and vineyard production systems. We will discuss how these soil […]
This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists, features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the month. Our first few episodes include discussions on preventative healthcare for cows, the trend of beef on dairy, what to […]
Do mosquito bucket traps work? This presentation will review results of a 2024 NYSIPM project to provide guidance on using this technique for backyard mosquito management. Stick around for part two of Feeding Friend Insects, covering plant selection. Register for location information.
The Yates Farm Safety Day is a FREE and fun day for both children and adults to learn about potential hazards on a farm. It is open to ALL farm families, hired help, neighbors and other interested folks! Farm Safety is for all ages. Various safety topics with hands-on activities and demonstrations will be presented […]
The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail. Hotline number: (845) 677-5067
