BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cornell Small Farms X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cornell Small Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260311T155524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120042Z UID:10000373-1777302000-1777309200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:CCE Administration Team: CCE Agriculture and Food Systems Programming – Regional Listening Sessions Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/cce-administration-team-cce-agriculture-and-food-systems-programming-regional-listening-sessions-session/ LOCATION:Irondequoit Community Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260311T155525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120042Z UID:10000374-1777381200-1777386600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Jefferson Team: Public Speaking Training Series Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/jefferson-team-public-speaking-training-series-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260311T155530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120042Z UID:10000379-1777473900-1777482000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:4-H: Carthage Middle School TOP DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/4-h-carthage-middle-school-top-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T195959 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120042Z UID:10000420-1777492800-1777579199@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Regional Agriculture Teams: Invite Only Event (Only people we want to attend...) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/regional-agriculture-teams-invite-only-event-only-people-we-want-to-attend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T195959 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120043Z UID:10000430-1777492800-1777579199@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program: Test Event- Marcie (This is my test event) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/eastern-ny-commercial-horticulture-program-test-event-marcie-this-is-my-test-event/ LOCATION:Albany Capital Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260311T155526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120044Z UID:10000375-1777561200-1777568400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:CCE Administration Team: CCE Agriculture and Food Systems Programming – Regional Listening Sessions Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/cce-administration-team-cce-agriculture-and-food-systems-programming-regional-listening-sessions-session-2/ LOCATION:Cornell Hudson Valley Research Lab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T195959 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260316T162756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120048Z UID:10000399-1777579200-1777751999@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: TEST: Conference Application (Bundle) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-test-conference-application/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T195959 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260316T162757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120047Z UID:10000400-1777579200-1777751999@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:TEST: Conference Application (Bundle) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/test-conference-application/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T085000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260316T162755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120044Z UID:10000397-1777622400-1777625400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Exploring the Resources on Greenhouse Production DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-conference-session-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T085000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260316T162756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120048Z UID:10000398-1777622400-1777625400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-conference-session-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T085000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120044Z UID:10000421-1777622400-1777625400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Climate Mitigation Opportunities in NYS Farming Systems DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-climate-mitigation-opportunities-in-nys-farming-systems/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120045Z UID:10000422-1777626000-1777629000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Friday Session 6 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-friday-session-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120045Z UID:10000423-1777626000-1777629000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: AF - OFFSITE - Agroforestry Field Tours at Long Spoon Farm and South Hill Cider DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-af-offsite-agroforestry-field-tours-at-long-spoon-farm-and-south-hill-cider/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120045Z UID:10000424-1777626000-1777629000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: SF - Collaborating to Support Small Farms DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-sf-collaborating-to-support-small-farms/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120046Z UID:10000425-1777712400-1777715400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Saturday Session 1 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-saturday-session-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120048Z UID:10000427-1777712400-1777715400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Saturday Session 5 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-saturday-session-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120046Z UID:10000426-1777712400-1777715400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Saturday Session 2 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-saturday-session-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120047Z UID:10000428-1777712400-1777715400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Saturday Session 6 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-saturday-session-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120047Z UID:10000429-1777712400-1777715400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Saturday Session 7 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-saturday-session-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120046Z UID:10000431-1777712400-1777715400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Saturday Session 4 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-saturday-session-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260307T181715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T204954Z UID:10000340-1777716000-1777734000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Ops at veteran owned Centurion Farm\, LLC and Benlauck Farm to explore a riparian forest raised pig operation that combines natural foraging with supplemental\, nutrient-dense feed. The morning session at Centurion Farm\, LLC will cover the temporary infrastructure used in support of this riparian forest-based operation. Participants will walk last year’s and the current year’s riparian forest paddocks and discuss and observe the balance between animal welfare\, vegetation management\, and environmental protection. After lunch\, the group will move to Benlauck Farm to discuss the equipment needs and activities associated with making a nutritious and balanced custom pig feed.  \nWhat to expect:  \nMorning discussion topics and activities will include: \n\ntechniques for temporary infrastructure that pigs will not destroy\,\nthe benefits and risks of a riparian forest-based operation\,\nthe environmental considerations of a riparian forest-based operation\,\na terrain and paddock walk.\n\nLunch will be provided with time to network with other farmer participants. \nAfternoon discussion topics and activities will include:  \n\nthe input requirements for custom feed based on nutritional goals\, \nthe potential cost advantages of making your own custom pig feed\, \nthe steps involved in making custom pig feed\,\nparticipation in select process steps for making pig feed.\n\n Register below.   \n\n\n \n \n Farm Ops Registration: 2026 Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\n \n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n \n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n \n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n \n \n I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n \n \n Not represented here\n If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you currently operating a pig enterprise?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n \n \n \n No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.\n \n  Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets) \n \n \n Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finished weight)\n \n \n Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finished weight)\n \n \n Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n \n \n Show Pigs\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n \n \n Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?\n \n \n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n \n \n Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n No Affiliation\n How do you identify?*\n \n \n Female\n \n \n \n Male\n \n \n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/feeding-strategies-for-riparian-raised-pigs/ CATEGORIES:Farm Ops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Centurion-Farm-Pigs-in-Forest-768x576-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260307T181703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181703Z UID:10000331-1777730400-1777737600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) DESCRIPTION:Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and the team at Smiling Hogshead Ranch for a hands-on\, train-the-trainer workshop introducing Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. Designed to equip forestry practitioners\, educators\, and community leaders with the skills to replicate this model. This session will cover APRB design\, recommended urban tree species\, installation techniques\, and basic troubleshooting. Participants will not only learn the fundamentals of APRBs as a tool for growing a diverse range of urban tree species\, but will also gain the knowledge and confidence to teach others how to build and manage them. \nRegister Here URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/introduction-to-air-pruned-raised-beds-aprbs/ LOCATION:Smiling Hogshead Ranch\, 25-30 Skillman Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/intro-aprb-5.2.26-SplSRK.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T095000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260420T120029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120048Z UID:10000432-1777798800-1777801800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agriculture and Food Systems: Saturday Session 3 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-and-food-systems-saturday-session-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T195959 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260318T162812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120050Z UID:10000401-1777838400-1778961599@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:4-H: Tractor Safety Course (NSTMOP- DOL Certification ) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/ag-economic-development-tractor-safety-course-nstmop-dol-certification/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260329T123531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120049Z UID:10000410-1777881600-1777903200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Regional Agriculture Teams: Test Ag Program DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/regional-agriculture-teams-test-ag-program/ LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000215-1777899600-1777908600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-05-04/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260307T181704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181704Z UID:10000332-1777899600-1777908600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025-VQf5D1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260311T155530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120049Z UID:10000380-1777986000-1777991400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Jefferson Team: Public Speaking Training Series Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/jefferson-team-public-speaking-training-series-session-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260312T155855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120050Z UID:10000392-1778002200-1778009400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Ag Economic Development: Hive to Home\, Beeswax Candle Class DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/ag-economic-development-hive-to-home-beeswax-candle-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200030 CREATED:20260329T123532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120050Z UID:10000411-1778054400-1778076000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Regional Agriculture Teams: Test Ag Program Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/regional-agriculture-teams-test-ag-program-session/ LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR