Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.
Join Joellen Lampman, IPM Support Specialist, for an informative presentation covering the following topics at the Altamont Fair: Species of ticks in New York State Tick-borne diseases The Longhorned tick which poses a threat to livestock Personal protection strategies Tick removal This event is free (with paid Fair admission) and open to the public. No […]
Join us for an upcoming webinar spotlighting three innovative farm stress peer support programs that are empowering farmers through connection, emotional support, and access to vital resources. Discover how peer networks are building resilience in rural communities—one conversation at a time. The NC Agromedicine Institute’s Farmer-to-Farmer program connects agricultural producers with trained peers who understand […]
The field day will focus on various sustainable agricultural practices such integrated pest and diseases management, soil health practices and organic certification for agricultural production.
Join Buffalo area farmers (Western New York) and earthworkers of all backgrounds and scales on Wednesday, August 27th for an evening of delicious homemade food and conversation from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. This is an opportunity to grow your community by making rich connections with farming neighbors of all kinds and stages. Sit at small tables […]
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 […]
Designed to support your journey into sustainable livestock farming, this cohort will provide technical guidance, peer support, and access to experienced mentors in a veteran-friendly environment. Cohort members will: Explore the various pig enterprises to assess your motivation, skills and resources to determine if starting or diversifying into a new agricultural venture is right for […]
Learn practical methods of harvesting and processing seeds using the wet processing method. Call 585.798.4265 for registration Free to attend but a donation of $5 is suggested
Join Connor Yongerman of Cornell Small Farms Program, alongside the NYRP Urban Ag team for an intermediate-level mushroom log workshop focused on what happens after the inoculation process is complete. During this hands- on session, participants will have the chance to practice soaking mushroom logs and harvesting shiitakes with experts. There’ll be plenty of opportunities […]
Join us at the Dilmun Hill Student Farm for a field tour of our emerging agroforestry crops! We will walk, talk and taste as we tour our established paw paw orchard, honeyberry patch, and our log-grown mushroom projects. You’ll hear guest speakers from Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Cornell Small Farms Program, and a local berry […]
The Cornell Small Farms Program is hosting a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) at Dilmun Hill Student Farm on Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. – 12 pm (rain or shine). APRBs offer an innovative, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation. By naturally pruning roots through air exposure, this system produces seedlings […]
Join us for a two-day, hands-on training designed to build essential skills in tractor operation, safety, and maintenance. This training is ideal for anyone working in agricultural settings who wants to gain confidence and competence with tractors and their implements. Participants will receive a combination of classroom instruction and practical tractor experience. Topics include proper […]
Farm Ops, the veterans in agriculture project of the Cornell Small Farms Program, is offering scholarships to attend CCE Allegany County’s Silvopasture on a Shoestring event. If you are a farmer veteran living in New York State, you may qualify for a Farm Ops Event of Choice Scholarship. Please click here to visit out Scholarship […]
