Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM in Acra, NY Silvopasture is an Agroforestry Practice of integrating trees, forage, and rotationally grazed livestock into one system. This can involve planting trees in pasture, or thinning trees in the woods and establishing grasses. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia-Greene, Ulster County educators, along with forester […]
This farm tour is designed specifically for farmers interested in adding pigs to their operation or improving their current swine management practices on small acreage. Participants will learn the fundamentals of raising pigs in a sustainable and efficient while maximizing limited land resources. Topics will include breed selection, housing and fencing options, feeding strategies, pasture management, […]
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help […]
Join the Beginning Farmer Training Program for Fungi, Forage & Forest, a two-day agroforestry event focused on mushroom cultivation, wild edible plants, and agroforestry practices. This educational event will feature presenters and educators from the Cornell Vegetable Program, Niagara County Master Gardeners, and the Cornell Small Farms Program. Designed for farmers looking to diversify their […]
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help […]
In association with Khuba International, join Tracey Testo, CCE Columbia-Greene Agroforestry Educator, for an informative evening focused on cultivating American ginseng. This webinar will cover essential topics including ginseng botany, site selection, planting techniques, harvesting practices, marketing strategies, and an overview of current regulations. Designed for individuals exploring alternative forest-based income opportunities, as well as […]
Compound growth is often presented as a long-term advantage—but in real farm decisions, it doesn’t always work the way we expect. In this session, we’ll break down where growth assumptions can lead to overconfidence, how compounding can work against you in certain scenarios, and what to watch for when evaluating long-term investments in a tighter […]
This webinar will provide general information for applicants submitting proposals for the Conservation Innovation Grants Classic program.
In this workshop, we will cover the basics of shiitake mushroom log yard management in a natural woodland setting. These production techniques result in the best quality shiitake that can be produced. These principles can be applied to many other wood-decomposing mushrooms, including Lion’s Mane and Oyster. Workshop objectives: Discuss tree species selection, sourcing supplies […]
Bring a plant-based dish to share if you can. Once a month we gather round the table for a potluck feast rooted in the idea that plants are extraordinary-for our bodies, our energy and our long-term health. Free and open to the community. RSVP appreciated.
