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  • Seeds to Splendor Class Series: Seed Collecting 2 – Wet Processing

    CCE Orleans Education Center 12690 State RT 31, Albion, NY, United States

    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

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    Shiitake Log Maintenance & Harvest 101

    The Riley Levin Demonstration Garden 3703 10th Ave, New York, NY

    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 […]

  • Cornell Cow Convos

    Cornell Cow Convos

    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 […]

  • From Sweet to Savory – a Dilmun Hill Farm Tour

    Dilmun Hill Farm 705 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, United States

    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 […]

  • Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production

    Dilmun Hill Farm 705 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, United States

    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 […]

  • Farm Ops Tractor Operations & Safety Training 2-Day Event

    Home C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY, United States

    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 Offers Veteran Scholarships to Attend Silvopasture on a Shoestring

    Wild Geese Farm 8499 Agett Rd, Franklinville, United States

    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 […]

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    NY FarmNet Free Webinar: Retirement Accounts for Farmers

    Virtual Event

    Most farmers don’t have retirement savings outside the farm. That makes it tough to retire and even harder to pass the farm on. This webinar will show you why retirement accounts matter, how even small contributions make a difference, and which accounts fit your situation. We’ll also bust some common retirement planning myths. Attendees will […]

  • Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series

    Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series
    Virtual Event

    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.

    Free
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    Free Mental Health First Aid Training Class

    Universal Primary Care 135 North Union St., Olean, NY, United States

      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. This FREE, full-day training is designed for farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who lives in or serves rural communities— including civic and […]

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    New York Nut Growers Association 2025 Fall Meeting

    Ramble On 3383 Colegrove Rd., Trumansburg, NY, United States

    All are welcome to the New York Nut Growers Association’s fall program at the Ramble On Farm of Harry Greene on Saturday, October 18, in Trumansburg, NY.  Meet experienced commercial and hobbyist nut growers and tour the farm, which is a model for agroforestry.   For a list of the presenters and registration information, see http://www.nynga.org […]

  • October 21 – Deadline for Applying for a Block 2 Online Course Veterans Scholarship

    Veterans are eligible to receive one scholarship per course season (September through March). These scholarships support a NYS veteran’s enrollment into one of the Cornell Small Farms online courses and may cover part or all of the course cost. Veterans should be prepared to demonstrate how the course they select will support their current farm operation […]

  • Beech Leaf Disease: Nematodes Attacking Beech Trees!

    The new Beech Leaf Disease has been in southeastern New York since 2019—and it has been spreading. Learn about the new invasive exotic nematode that causes the foliar infections, and how the disease progresses until even large trees may be killed in 6-10 years. There are no guaranteed measures for stopping the advance of Beech […]

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    Free Mental Health First Aid Training Class

    Catholic Charities Training Center 320 North Prospect St., Herkimer, NY, United States

    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. This FREE, full-day training is designed for farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who lives in or serves rural communities— including civic and faith […]

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    Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops

    Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshops
    Apples and Moore Farm 2750 Apple Ln., Watkins Glen, NY, United States

    Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Offered Across the Finger Lakes Region Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga, Schuyler and Seneca Counties are each offering a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to learn about growing mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region, providing options to those […]

  • Cornell Cow Convos

    Cornell Cow Convos

    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 […]

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    Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Offered Across the Finger Lakes Region

    Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshops
    Vince’s Park NY-318, Seneca Falls, NY, United States

    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga, Schuyler and Seneca Counties are each offering a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to learn about growing mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region, providing options to those wishing to attend. These programs are open to the public regardless […]

  • Pasture Management & Pesticide Safety Webinar

    Get the knowledge and skills to manage pastures effectively and responsibly! This class will cover: Best practices for pasture management Weed ID and pesticide thresholds Reading and following NYS-compliant pesticide labels Safe herbicide application to protect pollinators and water Proper pesticide storage, handling, and disposal Attend this class and earn 1 credit – 1a (Agricultural […]

    Free

  • Forest Management for Ecological and Economic Health

    CCEOC Education Center & 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, NY, United States

    Join CCE Orange County and the New York Forest Owners Association to learn about woodlot management from beginning to end at our very own Education Center & 4-H Park. We are in the process of managing a small stand of trees as we work on the park’s development plan. Participants will observe our entire woodlot management […]

    $25
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    Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Offered Across the Finger Lakes Region

    Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshops
    Sterling Nature Center 15730 Jensvold Rd., Sterling, NY, United States

    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga, Schuyler and Seneca Counties are each offering a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to learn about growing mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region, providing options to those wishing to attend. These programs are open to the public regardless […]

  • Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

    Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

    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 […]

    $50

  • Spotted Lanternfly, Grapes & Tree of Heaven in the Finger Lakes

    Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive species. It does not bite or sting but is having an economic impact on New York State agriculture. SLF feed exclusively on plants outdoors and can only survive for about 48 hours without feeding on a plant. They can be a nuisance because of their sheer numbers. While the […]

    Free

  • NY FarmNet Webinar: Estate Planning for Farm Families with Children

    Estate planning sounds complex and expensive – but it doesn’t have to be. A few simple steps now can save your family a world of stress later. In this webinar, we’ll cover estate planning essentials related to wills & trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship plans, and business continuity documents. We’ll also talk about planning for […]

    Free