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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Cornell Small Farms Program will be holding a New York Small Farms Summit with gatherings at locations across NYS. In support of this effort, Farm Ops will host a farmer veteran gathering at Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, NY. Registration will open October 20, 2025. Learn more.
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 […]
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 […]
