Farm Fest ’25
Farm Fest is dedicated to celebrating local communities while advocating for a sustainable regional food system that’s ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable. We hope you will join us […]
Farm Fest is dedicated to celebrating local communities while advocating for a sustainable regional food system that’s ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable. We hope you will join us […]
The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to […]
If you are looking to improve the quality of your soils, this event is for you. Building soil health can help farms adapt to extreme weather, suppress weeds, and improve […]
Are you thinking of adding a small flock of poultry to your homestead or farm? Join CCE Columbia -Greene and Ulster Counties to discuss the costs and considerations of production. […]
The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail. Hotline number: (845) 677-5067
A community-based presentation focused on prevention. Learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide. Presented by Jan Kirshenbaum. Free lunch provided.
This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists, features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the month. Our first few episodes include discussions on preventative healthcare for cows, the trend of beef on dairy, what to […]
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.