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  • A group of people stand in a wooded area, attentively listening to a man in a cap leading a workshop on Shiitake mushroom cultivation as he explains something about stacked logs among the sunlit trees.

    Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

    Hawk Meadow Farm 5066 Mott Evans Rd., Trumansburg, NY, United States

    The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to invite small-scale farmers, earth tenders and earth workers to a Shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop at Hawk Meadow Farm in Trumansburg, NY.  We […]

  • A joyful community gathers outdoors, tossing leaves in the air. Against a backdrop of snowy ground and barren trees, everyone is dressed in winter clothing, smiling and celebrating the moment together.

    Teachings of Leaves: Let Go, Lay Down, Rest & Rejoice

    Light on the Hill Retreat Center 209 Blake Hill Rd, Van Etten, NY, United States

    Farming can bring joy, delight, and awe, from apples reddening to lambs leaping. It can also be tireless and demanding. The energy and attention required to tend and harvest abundant […]

  • Plan or Improve Your Food Business Series

    Virtual Event

    Plan or Improve Your Food Business Series This unique offering is for food producers and entrepreneurs in northern New York. It’s best suited to producers who want to engage in […]

    $30

  • 30-Hour Pesticide Technician Eligibility Training

    Helmer Nature Center 154 Pinegrove Ave, Irondequoit, NY, United States

    DATES: February 4 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM February 6 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM February 11 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM February 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – […]

    $55
  • A wooden table with a tablet, plant pot on a plate, strips of paper, a seed packet, roll of tape, knife for grafting techniques, and a plastic bag with soil, set indoors near glass doors.

    Grafting Across Time and Technique with Roger Ort

    Virtual Event

    Farm Ops is offering a virtual seminar led by Roger Ort, owner and head grower at Ort Family Farm, to explore the fascinating world of grafting. Roger will guide you through the rich history and practical techniques of this ancient horticultural practice. With decades of experience and a passion for unusual fruits, Roger has honed […]

  • A person holding a wooden frame covered with honeycomb and bees, likely inspecting a beehive outdoors and practicing the basics of beekeeping.

    Basics of Beekeeping for Veterans

    Virtual Event

    Are you curious about the art of beekeeping and its vital role in our ecosystem? Join us for an engaging seminar where we’ll explore the basics of caring for bees, from hive management to harvesting honey. This session, led by experienced beekeeper and livestock management specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Amy Barkley, will equip you […]

  • A woman and a man sit at a table working with plant cuttings, enjoying a hands-on grafting experience. The woman trims roots with pruning shears while the man labels a stick; others work in the blurred classroom background.

    Roots to Branches: Hands-On Grafting Experience

    Jordan Hall, Cornell AgriTech 630 W North Street, Geneva, NY, United States

    Farm Ops, in collaboration with Ort Family Farm, is excited to host an exclusive hands-on grafting workshop. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice grafting techniques on tree fruit, receiving instruction from Roger Ort, an experienced horticulturist and farmer. Participants will get to work with select rootstocks and scions, gaining practical […]

  • A slanted wooden fence with wire runs along a grassy field, with tall grass on one side and a blurred forested landscape in the background under a pale sky.

    Fencing 101

    Fencing 101
    Virtual Event

    How do you choose fencing that’s right for you and your animals? How do you know which products you’ll need to purchase and install? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialists, Amy Barkley and Katelyn Walley, to learn more about fencing type, installation, maintenance, cost and product evaluation, and time requirements. This is a two part series.

  • Aerial view of patchwork farm fields in shades of green and gold, hinting at change amid Federal Funding Freeze, with the Farm Commons logo featuring abstract fields and a stream on a white background.

    Updates on the Federal Funding Freeze and Terminations

    Virtual

    Have you been impacted by the federal funding freeze? Are you working with individuals who have been impacted and want to learn more? Join Farm Commons for a discussion of the latest legal issues and perspectives around the federal funding freeze and terminations. During this webinar, we will: Share new and improved resources available; and, Discuss the […]

    Free
  • During a field day, a group of people stands in a green field, some taking notes as they observe cover crop plots marked with white signs. Trees and a partly cloudy sky create a peaceful backdrop.

    Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day

    Thompson Research Farm 133 Fall Creek Rd., Freeville, NY, United States

    Join us for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop and soil health research and resources: New cover crop breeding material Cover crop decision support tools National cover crop root research Soil health trailer Contact ccbn@cornell.edu with questions Brought to you by: Center for Regenerative Agriculture Cover Crop Breeding Cornell CALS New York Soil […]

    Free
  • A man in a plaid shirt and shorts leads an Orchard tour at Ort Family Farm, speaking to a group outdoors by a young tree. The group listens attentively, standing on green grass with trees and hills in the background.

    Farm Ops Orchard tour of Ort Family Farm

    Ort Family Farm 2761 Yorski Rd, Bradford, NY, United States

    This event is offered exclusively for New York State veterans and their families through funding from NYSDAM. Farm Ops, in collaboration with Ort Family Farm, invites veterans to an exclusive tour focused on orchard management and specialty crop production. This in-person event offers an in-depth exploration of the farm’s impressive orchard, home to more than […]

  • A person in a straw hat and sunglasses skillfully operates a blue tiller, resembling equipment from a BCS workshop, cultivating soil in a sunlit greenhouse. Rows of green plants flourish in the background.

    Groundswell BCS Tractor Training Workshop

    Groundswell 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn safe tractor operation and basic maintenance practices. Whether you’re new to tractors or just looking to brush up on your skills, this workshop is designed for all experience levels. Learn safe BCS Tractor operation. Hands-on training for all skill levels. Simple maintenance tips to keep your tractor […]