• Farm Net: Talk Saves Lives

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties Extension Center 73 South Grand Street,, Cobleskill, NY, United States

    A community-based presentation focused on prevention. Learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide. Presented by Jan Kirshenbaum. Free lunch provided.

    Free
  • Successful Agroforestry Tour and Work Day

    Wellspring Forest Farm 6164 Deer Run Lane, Trumansburg, NY, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Outdoor Mushroom Farming Series: Laying Yard Management, Harvesting, and Gardening

    Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office) 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY, United States

    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 […]

    $25
  • Grassland Birds and Working Landscapes

    CCE Jefferson 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Pullorum Testing Clinic: Madison County

    CCE Madison 100 Eaton St, Morrisville, NY, United States

    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.

    Free
  • Raising Poultry for Meat Production

    Virtual Event

    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 selection and chick sourcing, housing, and nutritional requirements, as well as a brief introduction to on-farm processing. Attendees will be provided with a recording of […]

  • Project Ground Nesting Bees

    Virtual Event

    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 valuable, but vulnerable, pollinators across the landscapes and habitats of New York. Previous bee conservation initiatives have focused on enhancing floral resources, but little attention […]

    $20
  • Ag. Expo

    Extension Education Center 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Homestead and Small Farm Series: Meat Cuts and Grades

    4-H Youth Building 170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads, NY, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Regenerative Blueberries & Agrotourism

    North Star Farm 595 Franklin Heights Road, Franklin, NY, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Seeds to Splendor Class Series: Herb Gardening

    CCE Orleans Education Center 12690 State RT 31, Albion, NY, United States

    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