Learn how to grow your own mushrooms at home! Hobby-Level Presentation also provides detail and resoureces for commercial cultivation Home-Grown Cultivation Techniques Log Maintenance Inoculate a log with mycelium, producing edible gourmet Shiitake mushrooms for years. You will learn the basics for growing: Shiitake Lion’s Mane Wine Cap Nameko You will be able to take your […]
Stay up to date with nut growing in New York and meet experienced growers! All are welcome to register to attend the New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting on April 18 in Tompkins County. The main program will take place in the morning at the Danby Fire Station, 1780 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. […]
Join the Cornell Small Farms Program and Collar City Mushrooms at Indian Ladder Farms for a hands‑on workshop on oyster mushroom cultivation. This in‑person program will be led by Avery Stempel and Connor Youngerman and will introduce the fundamentals of mushroom production across several growing systems. Participants will learn how to grow oyster mushrooms—the world’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and NYRP’s Parks & Urban Agriculture teams for an introduction to Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. APRBs have been shown as an excellent method for growing a suite of urban tree species and hold great promise as a tool for forestry practitioners in NYC. […]
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 […]
Join Farm Ops at veteran owned Centurion Farm, LLC and Benlauck Farm to explore a riparian forest raised pig operation that combines natural foraging with supplemental, nutrient-dense feed. The morning session at Centurion Farm, LLC will cover the temporary infrastructure used in support of this riparian forest-based operation. Participants will walk last year’s and the […]
Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and the team at Smiling Hogshead Ranch for a hands-on, train-the-trainer workshop introducing Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. Designed to equip forestry practitioners, educators, and community leaders with the skills to replicate this model. This session will cover APRB design, recommended urban tree species, […]
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 […]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County in conjunction with the Cornell Small Farms Program will be offering a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). APRBs offer an innovative, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation. By naturally pruning roots through air exposure, this system produces seedlings with stronger root architecture, higher transplant success, and the […]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County in conjunction with the Cornell Small Farms Program will be offering a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). The workshop, hosted at Wild Geese Farm in Rushford, NY on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM until Noon, will be held rain or shine. APRBs offer an innovative, […]
Air Pruned Raised Beds provide a scalable, land‑free way to grow tree seedlings. By using air exposure to naturally prune roots, they produce stronger root systems, improve transplant success, and support high‑density bare‑root production in small spaces. Adaptable to both urban and rural settings, APRBs work for many species and enable efficient, large‑volume propagation. Participants […]
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 […]
Join us for an informative Working with your Butcher virtual seminar featuring guest speaker Ethan Scheffler, Meat Lab Manager and Operator at The Ohio State University. In this seminar, Ethan will share valuable insights on how to effectively work with your butcher, including key dos and don’ts that can make a big difference in your end product. […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Friday, May 29th, at 3:30 pm, we will host a “Starting Shiitake Mushrooms” workshop. This program is perfect for the very beginner as well as the enthusiast who might want to learn other techniques of raising shiitake mushrooms. There will be a limited number of bolts available for participants to take home. Bolts are […]
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 […]
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM in Acra, NY Silvopasture is an Agroforestry Practice of integrating trees, forage, and rotationally grazed livestock into one system. This can involve planting trees in pasture, or thinning trees in the woods and establishing grasses. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia-Greene, Ulster County educators, along with forester […]
This farm tour is designed specifically for farmers interested in adding pigs to their operation or improving their current swine management practices on small acreage. Participants will learn the fundamentals of raising pigs in a sustainable and efficient while maximizing limited land resources. Topics will include breed selection, housing and fencing options, feeding strategies, pasture management, […]
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 […]
Join the Beginning Farmer Training Program for Fungi, Forage & Forest, a two-day agroforestry event focused on mushroom cultivation, wild edible plants, and agroforestry practices. This educational event will feature presenters and educators from the Cornell Vegetable Program, Niagara County Master Gardeners, and the Cornell Small Farms Program. Designed for farmers looking to diversify their […]
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 […]
