Interested in land stewardship that centers tree and forest health alongside farming? Join us for a tour and discussion of the farm systems Wellspring Forest Farm has been developing and learning from for the past 13 years on 20 acres. They will share successes and failures, and engage folks in discussion and we’ll do a […]
Join us at the shiitake laying yard to learn about managing shiitakes, as well as other mushrooms, as a crop. At this hands-on workshop, participants will experience soaking, fruiting and harvesting shiitakes, and will learn what is required to build your own mushroom yard. In addition, we will examine where we harvested small pole-size trees […]
If you are a farmer, landowner, or Jefferson County resident interested in learning more about our native grassland birds; Please join us for this in-person presentation by Wildlife Biologist – Liz Simons from New York State Department of Conservation. Liz is a Wildlife Biologist in Region 6 working out of the Watertown office. She currently […]
CCE Master Food Preservers will educate participants on dehydrating techniques and freezer jambs.
A negative pullorum test is required for all poultry entering a county or state fair show within 90 days of arrival on site. Please register each exhibitor separately.
Livestock Specialist, Amy Barkley, will lead this virtual seminar on the basics of meat bird production for farmers interested in diversifying their farm operations. The event will focus on breed […]
Project GNBee – how you can help to preserve our most threatened and valuable pollinators: the ground-nesting, solitary bees. Ground-nesting, solitary bees comprise 70% of all bee species. They are […]
The Expo is an opportunity for farmers, agribusinesses and farm-related organizations to share information about the resources and farming opportunities in Columbia and Greene counties for those who are currently farming, those interested in getting into farming and for landowners interested in making their lands available for farming. The Expo is also a great opportunity […]
CCE Chemung Homestead and Small Farm Series presents Meat Cuts and Grades where you can gain basic knowledge of meat cuts, and how to fill out a processing cut sheet for personal use or retail sales. If you have any questions or can no longer attend a workshop please reach out to Sasha Diederich: smd353@cornell.edu […]
Join NOFA-NY and North Star Farm for a farm tour and conversation about growing organic blueberries, regenerative farming practices, and agritourism. We will visit the sheep on their home pastures, talk blueberries, and finish at the farm’s geodesic domes that are an inviting oasis for travelers. Blueberry season will be in full swing, so bring […]
Explore the fascinating world of herbs. Learn how to grow, harvest and preserve these multipurpose gifts from mother nature. Call 585.798.4265 for registration. Suggested donation of $5
Join us for a conversation about Plowbreak Farm’s experience with high tunnel crop production! We will dive into the diverse challenges, practices, and production principles, including various topics such as pest/disease management and identification, costs considerations, and more. Free and simultaneous interpretation will be available in English and Spanish
