Are you interested in starting a flock or herd but not sure where to begin? Join us for an intro class on raising small ruminants designed for beginners and aspiring farmers. Learn the essentials of raising healthy, productive sheep and goats. From housing and nutrition to health care, breeding, and marketing opportunities. Whether you’re looking […]
Over the past three years, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked with nearly 40 small farmers across NYS to gather information on the true costs of raising broilers (meat chickens) on pasture. This presentation is a summary of the findings of this research project. We will share: Statewide averages and benchmarks for both raising and selling […]
The Growing Together project of the Cornell Small Farms Program, in collaboration with Farm Ops, is hosting a 3-day wellness retreat for farmer veterans in Central New York, November 14-16. This retreat is especially for veterans who are farmers, growers, and gardeners, but veterans working as educators or service providers are also welcome. The retreat […]
New York Forest Owners Association and CCE- Cattaraugus County invite you to join them on Saturday, November 15th for an opportunity to participate in a presentation to better understand the Forest Carbon Programs available. This event is free! Since trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air and store it in their branches, trunks, and roots, they are […]
Attend this training with CCE Broome to earn your New York Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certificate. BQA’s mission is to guide producers towards continuous improvement using science-based production practices that assure cattle well-being, beef quality and safety. Programs have evolved to include best practices around cattle handling, facility management, cattle transportation, good record keeping and […]
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help […]
*Español abajo* Join us at Rock Valley Spirits for a tour, tasting, and charcuterie pairing. Connect and converse with beginner, aspiring, and experienced farmers in our region! Additional food and drink will be available for purchase. To RSVP, contact Haley Collins at beginnerfarmer@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180 ext. 131 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Acompáñenos en Rock Valley Spirits para […]
Learn all the tools available to protect your farmland from future development. Guest Speaker: Megan Stevenson, Land Protection Manager, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Topics will include: Conservation easements — term vs. permanent Leasing land under a conservation easement Grant programs available for farmland protection The process for acquiring new conservation easement Coffee and light refreshments […]
Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required. […]
Join Sheep & Goat producers from Jefferson County & neighboring counties for learning and discussion! This meeting features guest speaker, Adriana Zolini from Gold Star, to discuss minerals for sheep […]
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help […]
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 […]
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell […]
