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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T173000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T173000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000
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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
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