BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
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:20260901T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T190000
DTSTAMP:20260804T160947Z
CREATED:20260804T160947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T160947Z
UID:10000600-1788278400-1788289200@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Rochester Soil Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Rochester Soil Health Day will have lovely partner tables focusing on soil health\, yummy snacks\, and the opportunity to have your garden soil screened for lead by the New York Soil Health Team. \n\n\nYou must make a reservation for soil lead screening\nWalk ins for soil lead screening will not be accommodated.\n\nNo registration needed to attend and visit our interactive soil health displays! Questions? Email Mallory Hohl\, Harvest NY Urban Garden Specialist.\n 
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-01-58523/
LOCATION:Food Link Community Farm\, 607 Lexington Ave.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260805T133653Z
CREATED:20260804T155028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T133653Z
UID:10000598-1788888600-1788895800@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Tomatoes
DESCRIPTION:September is a month full of bounty! If you’ve found yourself with too many tomatoes for fresh eating\, or if you’re just curious about food preservation\, join us for a workshop on how to preserve tomatoes and other seasonal foods at their peak flavor. Participants will learn about the safety\, equipment\, and benefits of preserving seasonal foods. The class will also include hands-on demos where participants will get to practice canning. Due to the hands-on nature of the topic\, this workshop will be offered in-person only. \nInstructor’s bio: Aly Trombitas is the Agriculture & Horticulture Educator at CCE Tompkins. She is Master Food Preserver and started formally (and enthusiastically) teaching food preservation in 2023. She has many years of experience teaching all ages about food\, environment\, and agriculture. \nFee\nThis program is valued at $35\, however\, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $35 will help others attend the class.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-08-food-preservation-water-bath-canning-tomatoes/
LOCATION:CCE Tompkins Education Center\, 615 Willow Ave.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/canning-2009.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T154505Z
CREATED:20260804T154505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T154505Z
UID:10000597-1789209000-1789218000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free educational field day to explore distributed wind energy as a viable resource to diversify your property’s power production. Distributed wind systems usually provide power directly to the end-user — in this case\, the Doody Farm\, who have been using wind and solar to help power their operations since 2013. You will tour an operating small-scale (distributed) wind installation\, learn about the technology\, and hear firsthand from the Doody family about their 13 years of practical experience utilizing on-site wind and solar power. \nPreregistration is requested to attend this free event. For any inquiries\, please contact Jordan Clements\, Distributed Wind Educator\, at jc3853@cornell.edu or by phone at (607) 272-2292\, ext. 225. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-12-renewable-energy-tour/
LOCATION:Lawrence Doody & Sons Farm\, 1626 Barker Road\, Tully\, NY\, 13159\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260803T174241Z
CREATED:20260803T174241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T174241Z
UID:10000591-1789516800-1789603199@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Northeast Growing Together Conference
DESCRIPTION:This event\, hosted by the Northeast TOPP program\, supports current and aspiring organic farmers through hands-on workshops\, practical technical assistance\, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers across the food and farming community. Whether you’re just beginning your organic journey or looking to deepen your expertise\, you’ll gain real-world insights you can apply right away. \nEnjoy a day on the farm: \n\nGuided field walks\nWagon tours of the farm\nHands-on workshops\nLive music\nLocal food trucks\n\nThis is your chance to learn\, connect\, and celebrate organic agriculture in a vibrant and welcoming setting at the Rodale Institute! \nIn these times of turmoil\, the powers and values of organic agriculture remain constant. Nutritious and abundant organic products\, produced from healthy\, living soils in harmony with nature\, capture earth’s healing energies\, feeding bodies and souls. Longtime organic farmers and leaders\, Jim Riddle and Joyce Ford\, will entertain\, educate and inspire you while exploring the values of health\, ecology\, fairness and care inherent to organic food and farming systems. \nExperience an event designed to inspire\, connect\, and empower. Through engaging workshops\, hands-on technical assistance\, and meaningful conversations with fellow producers and experts\, you’ll gain practical tools\, fresh perspectives\, and valuable connections to help your operation thrive. \nLearn More!
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-16-58485/
LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Rd\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T183505Z
CREATED:20260803T183505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T183505Z
UID:10000592-1790157600-1790175600@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Soil\, Pasture\, and Dairy Cow Health Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA-NY\, Organic Valley and Triple Creek Farm for a discussion on pasture soil nutrients\, soil health and dairy cow health. We will discuss nutrient transport off our grass-fed dairy farms and what we need to do about that! We will cover minerals (ratios/ranges)\, plant health and possible inputs. After lunch\, graciously provided by Organic Valley\, we will head out to the pasture for a lively conversation about regrowth\, species composition and how our nutrients or lack of can influence what grows in our pasture.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-23-soil-pasture-and-dairy-cow-health-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:Triple Creek Farm\, 890 Fairfield Rd\, Candor\, New York\, 13743
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T182125Z
CREATED:20260729T182125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182125Z
UID:10000554-1790325000-1790355600@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Free Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Just as CPR prepares you to help someone having a heart attack\, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. \nThis FREE\, full-day training is designed for farmers\, agribusiness workers\, and anyone who lives in or serves rural communities – including civic and faith leaders\, healthcare providers\, and neighbors. \nNow more than ever\, these skills are essential. Join us to build your confidence in recognizing the signs of a challenge or crisis and offering meaningful support. \nParticipants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. \nThe training includes a 30-minute lunch break and several breaks throughout the day. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no cost. \nRegistration ends July 11.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/free-mental-health-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:Genesee County Community Mental Health Services\, 5130 East Main Street Road Suite 2\, Batavia\, NY\, 14020\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260814T215139Z
CREATED:20260812T181644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T215139Z
UID:10000606-1790427600-1790436600@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cornell Small Farms Program for a hands-on workshop introducing Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. This session will cover APRB design\, build\, materials\, growing media\, seed sourcing and storage\, and how to implement tree propagation as an enterprise for your farm. This growing technique is scalable\, modular\, and can be done in urban and rural settings with modest start up and input costs. \nThe first 20 registrants will be afforded the option to take an air pruned raised bed home. Dimention considerations for transport are 2′ wide x 4′ long x 3′ tall. \nParticipation is limited\, so register now! \nHosted by Cornell Small Farms Program’s Farm Ops and Agroforestry projects.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-09-26-air-pruned-raised-beds-for-tree-seedling-production/
LOCATION:Dilmun Hill Farm\, 705 Dryden Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Farm Ops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Air_Pruning.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR