Events

Game of Logging Level 1 – Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as […]

Four robot barn and new manure aeriation system. What It Is: Guided facility walk through of new dairy systems and technologies on farms across NYS led by CCE Dairy Specialists, […]

Join us for an in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for a successful maple season. This year, we’re bringing together two of the industry’s leading experts, Aaron Wightman and Adam […]

New York Forest Owners Association and CCE- Cattaraugus County invite you to join them on Saturday, November 8th for an opportunity to participate in a free presentation to better understand […]

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, the Southern Tier Small Business Development Center hosted by Binghamton University (SBDC), and the Small Business Administration, along with guest presenters as we explore areas of consideration as you look to scale up your farm or food business for profitability in 2026. This will take place at the Koffman […]

BQA helps producers identify management opportunities that can result in added profits to your bottom line. Beef Quality Assurance presentation Understanding drug labels Chute-side training — How to provide shots BQA raises consumer confidence in beef through creating awareness of beef farmers’ commitment to proper management and adoption of techniques that ensure a safe, quality […]

The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direct sales, education, hospitality, and entertainment offerings. While geared towards NYS farms looking to […]

Game of Logging Level 1 – Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open face felling and the techniques […]

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 […]

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 […]

*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 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 & goats. Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 to register.