BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cornell Small Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150935Z CREATED:20260603T180507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150935Z UID:10000499-1786179600-1786190400@smallfarms.cornell.edu 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 \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 FacebookThis 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 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Centurion-Farm-Market-Garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T142207Z CREATED:20260803T142207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T142207Z UID:10000588-1786528800-1786546800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Pasture Soil Nutrient Pasture Walk DESCRIPTION:We will discuss nutrient transport off of our grass-fed dairy farms. We will cover minerals\, soil health\, plant health and how these influence our dairy cow’s health. After lunch\, graciously provided by Organic Valley\, we will head out to the pasture for a lively conversation about regrowth\, species composition and how our nutrient or lack of can influence what grows in our pasture. \nBring your boots and appropriate outerwear because this is a rain or shine event. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-12-pasture-soil-nutrient-pasture-walk/ LOCATION:Rocky Top Acres\, 1659 Quaker Hill Road\, Hubbardsville\, NY\, 13355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000 DTSTAMP:20260805T132434Z CREATED:20260804T150716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T132434Z UID:10000595-1786642200-1786645800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Plant Foraging DESCRIPTION:Discover the basics of foraging for plants. We will start with general foraging tips and then go over some easily identifiable species. \nFor a hands-on follow-up\, register for the Foraging Walk later in the month. \nInstructor Bio: Marissa Nolan is the Horticulture Team Lead at CCE Tompkins and previously worked in forest restoration and as a naturalist. \nFee\nThis program is valued at $20\, however\, please pay what you are able. Contributing more than $20 funds scholarships for others to attend the class. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-13-plant-foraging/ LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County\, 615 Willow Ave\, Ithaca\, New York\, 14850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nettles_Carlin_Shew.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T133308Z CREATED:20260804T152320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T133308Z UID:10000596-1786788000-1786795200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Nut and Fruit Tree Culture: NYNGA English Walnut Tour DESCRIPTION:Carl Albers homestead planting\, which also hosts a significant trial for the NY Nut Growers Association English Walnut Project\, has grafted shagbark and shellbark hickories\, apples\, pears\, plums\, black locusts\, and a vegetable garden. Carl is doing his best to foster early nut production through organic fertilization and other options for regenerative nut tree culture. You will learn about soil fertility\, ways to improve soil drainage\, and a regenerative approach to growing nut trees. \nCarl Albers is the current Vice President of the NY Nut Growers Association and is providing leadership for the NYNGA English Walnut Project (EWP.) He has degrees in botany\, and plant and soil science\, and worked as a crop specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County for thirty years. The main focus of the EWP is to collect and trial under NYS growing conditions a diverse mix of Juglans regia individuals\, both existing cultivars and seedling trees\, for local adaptation and nut quality. Our goal is to find the best EW individuals we can and make them available to the public for home and potential commercial use. \nFee\nThis event is free\, however\, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-15-nut-and-fruit-tree-culture-nynga-english-walnut-tour/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nut_Trees.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000 DTSTAMP:20260804T144716Z CREATED:20260804T144716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T144716Z UID:10000594-1786788000-1786802400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Farmers' Gatorade: Herbal Hydration DESCRIPTION:Quench your thirst in this hands-on workshop all about making your own herbal “gatorade.” We’ll explore three time-tested techniques that balance tangy vinegar with natural sweetness to create refreshing\, mineral-rich drinks that can satisfy any farmer’s quench. \nWe’ll learn the history and craft behind traditional drinks like switchel\, sekahnjebin\, and oxymel\, and break down their medicinal qualities—how they work and why they’re so effective for hydration.\nParticipants will taste freshly made switchel and leave with their own handcrafted herbal oxymel and sekahnjebin syrup to take home. \nCome sip\, make\, and learn a few new ways to stay hydrated! Spaces are limited. Register early! URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-15-farmers-gatorade-herbal-hydration/ LOCATION:Rock Steady Farm\, 41 Kaye Road\, Millerton\, NY\, 12546\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T130914Z CREATED:20260803T170323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T130914Z UID:10000589-1787148000-1787162400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Innovations in Soil Health Field Day DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for an interactive field day focused on innovative soil health practices and farm viability opportunities\, featuring biochar and agrivoltaics at Martens Farm in Penn Yan\, Yates County. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026 | Schedule: Biochar 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Agrivoltaics 4:00–6:00 p.m. |  Location: Martens Farm\, Penn Yan\, NY \nSpace is limited\, and pre-registration is required.This field day features a split agenda\, allowing participants to attend either session or stay for both based on their interests. \nRegistration is required! \nJoin AFT and our partners for a day of learning and discussion around innovative practices that support soil health\, farm resilience\, and agricultural sustainability.\nPartners: New York Center for Organic Recycling and Education | Yates County Soil and Water | NRCS-NY | New York Soil Health | Cornell University | NOFA-NY URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-19-innovations-in-soil-health-field-day-penn-yan-ny/ LOCATION:Martens Farm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Martens-Farm.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Farmland Trust NY":MAILTO:info@farmland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T233000 DTSTAMP:20260805T134337Z CREATED:20260805T134337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T134337Z UID:10000601-1787479200-1787527800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Foraging Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us on a foraging walk to see what along our trails is edible! This walk will focus on mushrooms but discuss plants as well. The trail will be moderately flat over uneven terrain and we will cover around 1 mile\, please wear proper footwear and bring water. Participants must be 18 years old or older. To learn about edible plants beforehand\, check out our Plant Foraging lecture! \nInstructors’ bio: Emma and Zack are co-founders of Maidenhair Mushrooms. Emma studied Mycology at SUNY ESF\, and uses the lens of fungi to restore native ecosystems across the region as a Land Steward. She also has certificates in Bioregional Herbalism and Wild Mushroom Identification.\nZack fell in love with fungi as a chef in a commercial kitchen\, after being exposed to the wonderful world of wild foods. He is now an expert mushroom cultivator and hobby forest farmer. Together\, they have over a decade of foraging experience\, and are passionate about teaching these skills to others to build a more resilient community \nFee\nThis program is valued at $20\, however\, contributing more than $20 funds scholarships for others to attend the class. If you would like a scholarship to attend\, please contact Marissa Nolan at mn623@cornell.edu URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-23-foraging-walk/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mushroom_walk2_pc_Emma_Gutierrez.jpg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T153000 DTSTAMP:20260805T131845Z CREATED:20260803T173627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T131845Z UID:10000590-1787821200-1787844600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Soil Health in Organic Field Crops DESCRIPTION:Join us at Gianforte Farms for a NY Soil Health Field Day focused on soil health in organic field crop systems. BBQ lunch included! \nFree to attend\, registration required. \nFeaturing: \n\nFeatured speaker: Dr. Erin Silva\, (University of Wisconsin – Madison) – Reducing Tillage in Organic Systems\nReduced tillage field tour\nSoil pit demo with NRCS\nPrecision technology for soil health\nGrain cleaning and value-added processing tour with Luke Gianforte\nSoil Health trailer demos URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-27-soil-health-field-day-2/ LOCATION:Gianforte Farm\, 5882 E. Lake Rd\, Cazenovia\, NY\, 13035 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gianforte-Farm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000 DTSTAMP:20260804T143720Z CREATED:20260804T143720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T143720Z UID:10000593-1787851800-1787855400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Harvest & Post-Harvest 101: Safe Handling and Produce Care DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on introductory workshop focused on safe harvesting\, produce handling\, washing\, storage\, and post-harvest care for small-scale and organic farming systems. Participants will learn practical techniques to maintain produce quality\, reduce food waste\, and improve food safety through demonstrations and interactive learning stations. \nTopics include harvest timing\, washing methods\, storage basics\, cooling\, moisture management\, food safety practices\, and crop-specific handling techniques. This beginner-friendly workshop is open to beginning farmers\, gardeners\, incubator farmers\, and community members interested in developing practical harvest and post-harvest skills. No prior experience is necessary. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-27-08-harvest-post-harvest-101-safe-handling-and-produce-care/ LOCATION:Groundswell\, 100 Rachel Carson Way\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260805T134811Z CREATED:20260805T134811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T134811Z UID:10000602-1787853600-1787859000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Syntropic Agroforestry Introduction Webinar DESCRIPTION:In this presentation we will cover the essential features of syntropic agroforestry. What does syntropy mean\, and how can we achieve it? We will discuss what is meant by the macro-organism\, how ecological succession is used as a guiding principle\, how forest stratification is treated\, and the importance of pruning to drive the system. We will also look at examples of farms and how syntropic agroforestry has changed the land as well as ecological and economic productivity. We will only touch on design and management in an introductory way\, but these will be expanded on in the second part of this series. \nErik Schellenberg is the natural resource educator and commercial horticulture educator with CCE Orange County. He is also a student of Ernst Götsch\, the creator of syntropic agroforestry and works to bring this way of approaching agriculture to North America. \nFee\nThis event is free\, however\, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-27-syntropic-agroforestry-introduction-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/syntropic_bates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T133517Z CREATED:20260804T155711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T133517Z UID:10000599-1787918400-1787922000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Opportunity Costs of Conservation-Minded Farming DESCRIPTION:Join us as we present the first-year results of exploring the above-business-as-usual maintenance costs of farming in a conservation-minded way. This first foray quantifies the differences in production expenses and profitability of the PES pilot farms compared to producers of a similar scale & type that utilize conventional farming practices across New York State. By identifying the outsized maintenance costs these farmers incur by farming in conservation-minded ways (thereby increasing ecosystem services)\, allows our research team to identify the Opportunity Cost of prioritizing management for things like soil health and water quality/quantity. This Opportunity Cost describes the combined unaccounted-for price of activities like: no-till field labor hours\, or maintaining acreage as riparian buffers along streams instead of converting that into direct-production space. Identifying the factors involved will provide context for what scale of ecosystem service payment is necessary to address these above-business-as-usual costs. \nPlease join us online as Dr. Becca Jablonski and Dr. Allison Bauman share the methods & approach developed by our research team\, the initial findings from year one\, and discuss the ways in which this work will be built upon in the coming year. \nWe look forward to your contributions to the Q&A session after the presentation! Please come with your questions! \nInstructor’s bio: Dr. Becca Jablonski is a national leader in evaluating the economic impacts of local and regional food systems\, training thousands of individuals across the U.S while contributing to the development of multiple best practices for conducting economic impacts assessments of regional food hubs\, as well as the socioeconomic pressures impacting local food markets. Dr. Allison Bauman also brings extensive experience in economic impact assessment\, spatial market modelling and the use of USDA restricted-access data analysis for research on local/regional food systems. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-28-opportunity-costs-of-conservation-minded-farming/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/zoe-richardson-D_VjFp1ds1Y-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T203000 DTSTAMP:20260804T203747Z CREATED:20260730T154811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T203747Z UID:10000587-1788015600-1788035400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Livestock Production Field Day DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in raising and selling beef\, chicken\, turkey\, or pork?\n\nJoin us for this Field Day and visit two successful farms in Western New York\, followed by a farm-fresh dinner. \nTroll Bridge Farm\n467 Geer Rd\, Chaffee\, NY 14030 \nHorizon Ridge Farm\n12367 Bullis Rd\, East Aurora\, NY 14052 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn firsthand how small-scale livestock producers have built successful businesses and discover the steps involved in taking your animals from the farm to the marketplace. \nDuring this Field Day\, you’ll learn about:\n– How to raise and manage beef cattle\, chickens\, turkeys\, and pigs.– What it takes to process and sell meat in New York State.– Strategies for pricing your products and finding local markets.– Practical tips and real-world experiences from successful small-scale livestock producers. \nYou’ll also tour both farms\, have opportunities to ask questions\, connect with fellow farmers\, and enjoy a farm-fresh dinner prepared by Horizon Ridge Farm. \nTroll Bridge Farm: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Horizon Ridge Farm: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (dinner included) \nLimited space available! Register today to reserve your spot. \nEvent and supper are free of charge to registered participants. \nParticipation is limited\, so register now! \nSimultaneous English-Spanish interpretation provided. \nHosted by Cornell Small Farms Program’s Futuro en Ag project. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-08-29-livestock-production-field-day/ LOCATION:Troll Bridge Farm\, 467 Geer Rd\, Chaffee\, NY\, 14030\, United States CATEGORIES:En Español,Futuro en Ag ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/registration-photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T190000 DTSTAMP:20260804T160947Z CREATED:20260804T160947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T160947Z UID:10000600-1788278400-1788289200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Rochester Soil Health Day DESCRIPTION:Rochester Soil Health Day will have lovely partner tables focusing on soil health\, yummy snacks\, and the opportunity to have your garden soil screened for lead by the New York Soil Health Team. \n\n\nYou must make a reservation for soil lead screening\nWalk ins for soil lead screening will not be accommodated.\n\nNo registration needed to attend and visit our interactive soil health displays! Questions? Email Mallory Hohl\, Harvest NY Urban Garden Specialist.\n  URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-01-58523/ LOCATION:Food Link Community Farm\, 607 Lexington Ave.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260805T133653Z CREATED:20260804T155028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T133653Z UID:10000598-1788888600-1788895800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Tomatoes DESCRIPTION:September is a month full of bounty! If you’ve found yourself with too many tomatoes for fresh eating\, or if you’re just curious about food preservation\, join us for a workshop on how to preserve tomatoes and other seasonal foods at their peak flavor. Participants will learn about the safety\, equipment\, and benefits of preserving seasonal foods. The class will also include hands-on demos where participants will get to practice canning. Due to the hands-on nature of the topic\, this workshop will be offered in-person only. \nInstructor’s bio: Aly Trombitas is the Agriculture & Horticulture Educator at CCE Tompkins. She is Master Food Preserver and started formally (and enthusiastically) teaching food preservation in 2023. She has many years of experience teaching all ages about food\, environment\, and agriculture. \nFee\nThis program is valued at $35\, however\, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $35 will help others attend the class. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-08-food-preservation-water-bath-canning-tomatoes/ LOCATION:CCE Tompkins Education Center\, 615 Willow Ave.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/canning-2009.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260804T154505Z CREATED:20260804T154505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T154505Z UID:10000597-1789209000-1789218000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free educational field day to explore distributed wind energy as a viable resource to diversify your property’s power production. Distributed wind systems usually provide power directly to the end-user — in this case\, the Doody Farm\, who have been using wind and solar to help power their operations since 2013. You will tour an operating small-scale (distributed) wind installation\, learn about the technology\, and hear firsthand from the Doody family about their 13 years of practical experience utilizing on-site wind and solar power. \nPreregistration is requested to attend this free event. For any inquiries\, please contact Jordan Clements\, Distributed Wind Educator\, at jc3853@cornell.edu or by phone at (607) 272-2292\, ext. 225. \nEvent Flyer URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-12-renewable-energy-tour/ LOCATION:Lawrence Doody & Sons Farm\, 1626 Barker Road\, Tully\, NY\, 13159\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T235959 DTSTAMP:20260803T174241Z CREATED:20260803T174241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T174241Z UID:10000591-1789516800-1789603199@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Northeast Growing Together Conference DESCRIPTION:This event\, hosted by the Northeast TOPP program\, supports current and aspiring organic farmers through hands-on workshops\, practical technical assistance\, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers across the food and farming community. Whether you’re just beginning your organic journey or looking to deepen your expertise\, you’ll gain real-world insights you can apply right away. \nEnjoy a day on the farm: \n\nGuided field walks\nWagon tours of the farm\nHands-on workshops\nLive music\nLocal food trucks\n\nThis is your chance to learn\, connect\, and celebrate organic agriculture in a vibrant and welcoming setting at the Rodale Institute! \nIn these times of turmoil\, the powers and values of organic agriculture remain constant. Nutritious and abundant organic products\, produced from healthy\, living soils in harmony with nature\, capture earth’s healing energies\, feeding bodies and souls. Longtime organic farmers and leaders\, Jim Riddle and Joyce Ford\, will entertain\, educate and inspire you while exploring the values of health\, ecology\, fairness and care inherent to organic food and farming systems. \nExperience an event designed to inspire\, connect\, and empower. Through engaging workshops\, hands-on technical assistance\, and meaningful conversations with fellow producers and experts\, you’ll gain practical tools\, fresh perspectives\, and valuable connections to help your operation thrive. \nLearn More! URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-16-58485/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Rd\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T183505Z CREATED:20260803T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T183505Z UID:10000592-1790157600-1790175600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Soil\, Pasture\, and Dairy Cow Health Pasture Walk DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA-NY\, Organic Valley and Triple Creek Farm for a discussion on pasture soil nutrients\, soil health and dairy cow health. We will discuss nutrient transport off our grass-fed dairy farms and what we need to do about that! We will cover minerals (ratios/ranges)\, plant health and possible inputs. After lunch\, graciously provided by Organic Valley\, we will head out to the pasture for a lively conversation about regrowth\, species composition and how our nutrients or lack of can influence what grows in our pasture. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-23-soil-pasture-and-dairy-cow-health-pasture-walk/ LOCATION:Triple Creek Farm\, 890 Fairfield Rd\, Candor\, New York\, 13743 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260729T182125Z CREATED:20260729T182125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182125Z UID:10000554-1790325000-1790355600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Free Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:Just as CPR prepares you to help someone having a heart attack\, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. \nThis FREE\, full-day training is designed for farmers\, agribusiness workers\, and anyone who lives in or serves rural communities – including civic and faith leaders\, healthcare providers\, and neighbors. \nNow more than ever\, these skills are essential. Join us to build your confidence in recognizing the signs of a challenge or crisis and offering meaningful support. \nParticipants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. \nThe training includes a 30-minute lunch break and several breaks throughout the day. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no cost. \nRegistration ends July 11. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/free-mental-health-first-aid-training/ LOCATION:Genesee County Community Mental Health Services\, 5130 East Main Street Road Suite 2\, Batavia\, NY\, 14020\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260805T135327Z CREATED:20260805T135327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T135327Z UID:10000603-1792517400-1792522800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Native Landscapes: Management and Planting Strategies at NYS Parks DESCRIPTION:New York State Parks is increasing the use of native plants in our shared public spaces\, following a native plant policy that encourages using beneficial species in all landscaping and gardening projects. In this discussion we will go over management strategies that help horticulture staff balance aesthetic and ecological goals in landscape restoration and garden sites around the Finger Lakes state park region. The pros and cons of different planting and establishment strategies will also be discussed. \nInstructor’s bio: Max McCune has been a Horticulturalist at New York State Parks since 2018\, he works to design\, maintain and manage native plant restorations and gardens throughout the Finger Lakes region. Prior to his work at parks\, Max worked at plant nurseries and sustainable farming operations in Ithaca and in his hometown of Hiton\, NY. Max has a bachelor’s degree in history from SUNY Oswego. \nThis class is offered either online or in-person. \nFee\nThis program is valued at $20\, however\, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend the class. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-10-20-58578/ LOCATION:CCE Tompkins Education Center\, 615 Willow Ave.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/park_garden01_pc_Max_McCune.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T191549Z CREATED:20260602T191549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191549Z UID:10000498-1792742400-1792947600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Gather to Grow multi-day Forest Farming conference will be held in Blacksburg\, Virginia on October 23-25\, 2026 and feature learning and networking with the community at the heartwood of forest farming in Appalachia and beyond. \nThe conference will be held at the Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center on campus and will feature learning\, networking\, and growing with the community surrounding forest farming of botanicals\, mushrooms\, syrups\, and decorative products in Appalachia. Keynote speakers\, an industry panel\, regional meet-ups\, producer stories\, and an expanded expo are all things to look forward to. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-10-23-gather-to-grow-forest-farming-conference/ LOCATION:The Inn at Virginia Tech\, Blacksburg\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR