BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.16.4//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:20260627T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T183000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260616T145748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T152006Z UID:10000524-1782567000-1782585000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Working with Small Engines 2026 DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will dive deep into the inner workings of 2 and 4 stroke gasoline engines. We will learn how they function\, their parts\, preventative maintenance\, and how to diagnose common issues. Later in the session\, participants will receive hands-on time using provided tools to take apart 4 stroke engines or service their own small engine (optional: Bring-Your-Own!). This class is ideal for folks who have operated or own small engines and want to learn how to care for and fix them.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own 2 stroke or 4 stroke small\, gasoline engines\, but it is not required for participants to have an engaging experience. SG Groat will facilitate the workshop. \nSpaces are limited. Register early to ensure your spot. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-06-27-working-with-small-engines-2026/ LOCATION:Rock Steady Farm\, 41 Kaye Road\, Millerton\, NY\, 12546\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/small-engine-e1781623187649.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260616T153601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T153601Z UID:10000526-1783447200-1783454400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Farming 101 DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in Christmas tree farming but not sure where to start?  Are you just starting to grow Christmas trees but not sure if you are on the right track?  Join us on July 7 at 6:00 PM at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County for a two-hour workshop designed for beginners.  This workshop will discuss Christmas tree farming basics.  Some of the topics that we will cover include site selection\, soil health\, species selection\, nutrient management\, weed management\, and pest management. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-07-christmas-tree-farming-101/ LOCATION:CCE Albany\, 24 Martin Road\, Voorheesville\, NY\, 12186\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260504T154648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T150918Z UID:10000466-1783760400-1783771200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Small Scale Farrow to Finish DESCRIPTION:Top Notch Livestock & Meats houses boars\, barrows\, guilts\, and sows to support their farrowing to finish swine operation.  This farm tour will focus on the permanent infrastructure and equipment needs for separating various pig operations to facilitate biosecurity\, disease control\, and production efficiency. Approaches\, such as separating pigs by age\, production stage\, and health status provides for a safer environment for your pigs. Separating sites for breeding/gestation\, nursery\, and finishing\, reduces disease transmission between age groups and aids to ensure facilities/spaces are emptied\, cleaned\, and disinfected between groups. This tour will provide an opportunity to see the various types of support equipment\, such as waterer\, feeder\, etc… that can be used to support pigs at various stages of development and in various environments. \nTop Notch Livestock & Meats is family-operated farm dedicated to raising high-quality livestock and providing locally sourced meats directly to consumers. With a strong focus on animal husbandry\,  production practices\, and attention to detail from start to finish\, Top Notch takes pride in delivering a product customers can trust. From raising show-quality animals to supplying premium pork and lamb. The operation is rooted in a passion for agriculture and a commitment to supporting the local community with farm-fresh\, reliable meat. \n\n\n \n \n Farm Ops Registration: 2026 Small Scale Farrow to Finish\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/farm-tour-small-scale-farrow-to-finish/ LOCATION:299 Yule Corners Rd\, Jordanville\, NY 13361\, 299 Yule Corners Road\, Jordanville\, New York\, 13361 CATEGORIES:Farm Ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T153000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260616T154654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T154654Z UID:10000527-1784021400-1784043000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Urban Agroforestry Summit DESCRIPTION:Learn and network with urban agroforestry practitioners\, service providers and city government partners on ways to scale agroforestry in NYC \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Cornell Small Farms Program and Harvest New York for the first annual NYC Urban Agroforestry Summit. Begin the day by learning from invited speakers who will explore the evolution\, current landscape\, and future potential of agroforestry within New York City’s food systems and urban forestry initiatives. \nAfter lunch\, connect with fellow practitioners\, researchers\, and advocates during a dynamic tabling and poster session to spark collaboration and resource sharing. Then\, participate in facilitated small-group discussions to help shape research priorities and guide the strategic expansion of urban agroforestry across NYC. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-14-urban-agroforestry-summit/ LOCATION:Solar One Environmental Education Center\, 800 FDR Dr Service Rd East\, NY\, NY\, 10010\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/agroforestry-summit.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T153000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260616T155626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T155626Z UID:10000528-1784277000-1784302200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Organic Field Day DESCRIPTION:Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and expert staff at our annual Organic Field Day to learn the latest results of our farming trials and visit nearly 20 demonstration stations on our 386-acre experimental farm. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with Rodale Institute experts and learn about a wide variety of research and demonstration projects\, all focused on organic agriculture. Stations will be set up throughout the farm\, so you’ll have the opportunity to explore our living laboratory by walking or enjoying a leisurely wagon ride from site-to-site. \nNEW THIS YEAR: \n\nFREE admission for all attendees\nKeynote Speakers – Hayley and Stephanie Painter\, Painterland Sisters\nFREE Breakfast\nConsulting-led field tours\nEquipment demonstrations\nArtist in Residence\, Greg Skutches URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-01-17-organic-field-day/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Rd\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rodale-field-day.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260609T153309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T153309Z UID:10000514-1784284200-1784296800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Twin Oaks Dairy Silvopasture Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us at Twin Oaks Dairy to learn about how they are incorporating trees into their dairy grazing systems (aka silvopasture)! \nHere’s what you can look forward to: \n\nLearn about Twin Oaks’ rotational grazing system\nHear about the farm’s motivations for planting trees into pastures\, lessons learned\, and plans for the future\nTour two silvopasture plantings: one planted in 2021 including 20ft tall black locusts and one newly planted this spring\nLearn from experts about how and why silvopasture could benefit your grazing operation\nPlentiful opportunity for conversation – we welcome everyone to share their knowledge\, experiences\, and questions\n\n\nPlease wear appropriate footwear for walking around pastures. If anyone needs assistance with the walk to the silvopasture plantings\, UTV’s will be available to assist. \nPhotos and videos may be collected during the event and shared to a broader audience. If this is an issue\, please let us know. \nThis on-farm event is a collaboration between Twin Oaks Dairy\, American Farmland Trust\, CCE SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team\, CCE Tompkins County\, CCE Schuyler County\, CCE Harvest NY\, National Grazing Lands Coalition\, Cortland County SWCD\, NOFA-NY\, and Dairy Grazing Alliance. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-17-twin-oaks-dairy-silvopasture-walk/ LOCATION:Twin Oaks Dairy\, 3214 State Route 13\, Truxton\, NY\, 13158\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260616T160959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T160959Z UID:10000529-1784710800-1784728800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Cornell Food Connections - Jefferson County DESCRIPTION:Are you an aspiring or early-stage food and beverage entrepreneur looking to grow your business and bring new products to market? Cornell Food Connections\, a partnership among Cornell AgriTech\, Cornell Cooperative Extension\, Taste NY and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets\, is a series of workshops that will equip food producers with the expertise they need to develop products for retail and institutional sale. \nFood scientists Bruno Xavier\, Ph.D ‘08\, Associate Director of the Cornell Food Venture Center\, and Cynthia James\, M.S.\, Extension Support Specialist with the Institute for Food Safety @ Cornell University and Cornell Food Venture Center\, will lead the workshops. \nThis program is designed to train food entrepreneurs and producers\, as well as current food educators\, such as Cornell Cooperative Extension staff and other food development partners. Please note that registrants must live and/or be growing or producing in New York state to be eligible to participate in the workshop.  \nThe $25 program fee includes lunch and all the supplies needed for the workshop. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-22-cornell-food-connections-jefferson-county/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cornell-food-connections.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260616T161621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T161621Z UID:10000530-1784728800-1784732400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Session 3: Building Personal Wealth Within a Collaborative Land Access Project DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Nicole L. Tommell\, Cornell Cooperative Enterprise Program & Northeast Cooperative Council Collaborative efforts often deemphasize building wealth based on the increasing value of land. Therefore\, farmers involved in these projects need to proactively plan alternate strategies for building personal wealth. For this session we define wealth as: \n• quality of life; \n• ability to balance work and family life; \n• ability to provide adequate support for family’s health\, education\, and overall wellbeing; \n• ability to retire and age comfortably\, while leaving something behind for heirs. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-22-session-3-building-personal-wealth-within-a-collaborative-land-access-project/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="American Farmland Trust NY":MAILTO:info@farmland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T163000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260616T163704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T163704Z UID:10000532-1784820600-1784824200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Pest Management for Small-Scale Growers DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on field day exploring integrated pest management tools for small‑scale growing spaces and the opportunity to build community with local growers! This event will focus on best practices for using row covers\, biocontrols\, trapping\, and more. We will highlight a CCE demonstration trial using insect exclusion netting and entomopathogenic nematodes to manage swede midge\, an invasive fly that causes damage to brassica crops. We will hear from local growers on how they manage pests on their farms and gardens with a focus on organic management. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-23-pest-management-for-small-scale-growers/ LOCATION:Food Link Community Farm\, 607 Lexington Ave.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260616T162244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T162409Z UID:10000531-1784827800-1784831400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Soil Health 101: Why Soil Care Matters DESCRIPTION:Join Groundswell Center for a hands-on\, beginner-friendly workshop exploring the fundamentals of soil health and its role in productive farming and resilient ecosystems. As part of our Intro to Farming Workshop Series\, and in partnership with NY Soil Health\, this session introduces practical strategies for building and caring for healthy soil in organic and small-scale farming systems. \nParticipants will rotate through learning stations led by farmers and staff\, with demonstrations and hands-on activities covering soil structure and biology\, compost use\, mulching\, weed suppression\, reduced tillage\, water retention\, soil testing\, and how to interpret soil test results. Activities may include applying mulch\, spreading compost\, comparing weed control methods\, observing soil texture and structure\, and reviewing real soil test reports to better understand soil fertility and management decisions. \nNo prior experience is necessary. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor\, hands-on work. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-23-soil-health-101-why-soil-care-matters/ LOCATION:Groundswell\, 100 Rachel Carson Way\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/soil-health-groundswell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T223000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260602T191107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191107Z UID:10000497-1785484800-1785796200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Northern Nut Growers and Chestnut Growers of America Joint Conference DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 117th Annual NNGA Conference\, held jointly with the Chestnut Growers of America on the University of Massachusetts–Amherst campus. The planning committee has developed an exciting and informative program that will appeal to researchers\, commercial growers\, hobbyists\, and nut enthusiasts alike. \nProgram details\, presenters\, and lodging and registration information will appear in the spring and summer issues of The Nutshell and at the NNGA and CGA websites. Updates will be posted on the event page as they become available. \nConference Schedule & Highlights \nFriday\, July 31 \n\nAfternoon registration and welcome reception\nDinner followed by the traditional Show and Tell session\n\nSaturday & Sunday\, August 1-2 \n\nFull-day concurrent technical sessions with late-afternoon panel discussions\nPosters and exhibits on display from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon\nSaturday evening: Auction benefiting research programs of both organizations\nSunday evening: Banquet\, preceded by group photo and social hour (cash bar)\n\nMonday\, August 3 \n\nMorning field tour with lunch and an afternoon option to visit either Breadtree Farms (Upper Hudson Valley) or the Lockwood Farm/Sleeping Giant chestnut plantation managed by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\nDue to travel distances\, expect a late-afternoon return to campus when planning lodging and flights\n\nScholarships are available! \nAre you a beginning\, struggling orchardist\, a student studying agriculture? Contact our Scholarship committee for additional discount options for the conference. Contact mj@savannainstitute.org for more information.  Please fill out the scholarship application\, available HERE. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-07-31-northern-nut-growers-and-chestnut-growers-of-america-joint-conference/ LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260603T180507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T125344Z UID:10000499-1786179600-1786190400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:So You Think You Want to be a Market Gardener DESCRIPTION:The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to offer an in-person workshop exploring the ins and outs of market gardening. This event is perfect for aspiring and beginning farmers who want to grow and sell vegetables produced intensively on small acreage.   \nWhether you are already growing vegetables for yourself and your family or planning for a future vegetable production farm enterprise\, this event will assist you make informed decisions on starting a market garden operation. Market gardening is not a one-size-fits-all technique\, so this event aims to help you understand the many techniques\, tactics\, and tools available to you.   \nParticipants will receive a copy of “The Market Gardener” by Jean Martin Fortier and facilitators will use the book to guide discussions on market garden design\, tillage options\, appropriate tools and machinery\, weed management\, season extension\, and crop rotation.   \n\n \n \n Farm Ops Registration: 2026 So You Think You Want to be a Market Gardener\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.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 Would you like to apply for an Event of Choice scholarship to support your attendance to this event?*\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 Do you own or have access to farmland?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Are you currently growing vegetables?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Are you growing for personal consumption\, for sale as a farm business or for sale as a home gardener? (select all that apply)\n \n \n I am growing for personal consuption.\n \n \n \n I am growing for sale through my farm business.\n \n \n \n I am growing for sale as a home gardener.\n Do you own a copy of the “The Market Gardener” by Jean-Martin Fortier?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\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/so-you-think-you-want-to-be-a-market-gardener/ LOCATION:Centurion Farm\, LLC\, 287 Creek Road\, Locke\, NY\, 13092 CATEGORIES:Farm Ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T195017 CREATED:20260602T191549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191549Z UID:10000498-1792742400-1792947600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Gather to Grow multi-day Forest Farming conference will be held in Blacksburg\, Virginia on October 23-25\, 2026 and feature learning and networking with the community at the heartwood of forest farming in Appalachia and beyond. \nThe conference will be held at the Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center on campus and will feature learning\, networking\, and growing with the community surrounding forest farming of botanicals\, mushrooms\, syrups\, and decorative products in Appalachia. Keynote speakers\, an industry panel\, regional meet-ups\, producer stories\, and an expanded expo are all things to look forward to. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-10-23-gather-to-grow-forest-farming-conference/ LOCATION:The Inn at Virginia Tech\, Blacksburg\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR