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  • Exploring Updated Farm Stress Training Programs from Michigan State University Extension

    Virtual

    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 for educators and facilitators, these evidence-informed resources help reduce preparation time while making programs more engaging, interactive, and relevant for agricultural audiences. In this session, […]

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    Soil Health in Organic Field Crops

    Gianforte Farm 5882 E. Lake Rd, Cazenovia, NY

    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 speaker: Dr. Erin Silva, (University of Wisconsin – Madison) – Reducing Tillage in Organic Systems Reduced tillage field tour Soil pit demo with NRCS Precision […]

  • Harvest & Post-Harvest 101: Safe Handling and Produce Care

    Groundswell 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, United States

    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 maintain produce quality, reduce food waste, and improve food safety through demonstrations and interactive learning stations. Topics include harvest timing, washing methods, storage basics, cooling, […]

  • Green plants grow densely alongside tall grass and a patch of straw on the ground. Some plants have broad, reddish leaves, while others have thin, long leaves, creating a lush, diverse garden scene.

    Syntropic Agroforestry Introduction Webinar

    Virtual

    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 macro-organism, how ecological succession is used as a guiding principle, how forest stratification is treated, and the importance of pruning to drive the system. We […]

  • A person wearing a green cap, pink tank top, and ripped jeans kneels in a garden, tending to young plants growing through holes in black plastic sheets.

    Opportunity Costs of Conservation-Minded Farming

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • A group of black cows stands in a field, with a piglet, a chicken, and a turkey in front. Logos from farming and cooperative organizations appear at the top of the image.

    Livestock Production Field Day

    Troll Bridge Farm 467 Geer Rd, Chaffee, NY, United States

    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

    Food Link Community Farm 607 Lexington Ave., Rochester, NY, United States

    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. You must make a reservation for soil lead screening Walk ins for soil lead screening will not be accommodated. No registration needed to […]

  • A person ladles tomato sauce from a large pot into glass jars using a blue funnel, with sealed jars of sauce and canning tools arranged on a kitchen counter.

    Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Tomatoes

    CCE Tompkins Education Center 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Renewable Energy Tour

    Lawrence Doody & Sons Farm 1626 Barker Road, Tully, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Northeast Growing Together Conference

    Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Soil, Pasture, and Dairy Cow Health Pasture Walk

    Triple Creek Farm 890 Fairfield Rd, Candor, New York

    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 […]

  • Free Mental Health First Aid Training

    Genesee County Community Mental Health Services 5130 East Main Street Road Suite 2, Batavia, 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 […]