An exploration of the most ancient way of growing grapes for wine becomes a leap into the very deep rabbit hole of polyculture agroforestry and rethinking our relationships to the more than human community that makes wine possible. This is a walking tour of the farm. Learn the techniques, ecological principles, and low-cost, low-input ways […]
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. […]
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. We’ll learn the history and craft behind traditional drinks like switchel, sekahnjebin, and oxymel, and break down their […]
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. Date: 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 Space is limited, and pre-registration […]
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 […]
Looking for practical, ready-to-use programming on farm stress and communication? Join this webinar for an overview of the newly updated MSU Extension farm stress training programs and facilitator guide. Designed […]
Join us at Gianforte Farms for a NY Soil Health Field Day focused on soil health in organic field crop systems. BBQ lunch included! Free to attend, registration required. Featuring: Featured […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you interested in raising and selling beef, chicken, turkey, or pork? Join us for this Field Day and visit two successful farms in Western New York, followed by a farm-fresh dinner. Troll Bridge Farm 467 Geer Rd, Chaffee, NY 14030 Horizon Ridge Farm 12367 Bullis Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052 Learn firsthand how small-scale […]
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 […]
