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DEVELOPING AND USING AN EFFECTIVE MARKETING PLAN (BF 205)

By Carli Fraccarolli / October 3, 2017

Consider registering for this informative online course starting November 2nd! Most people are drawn to the production side of small-scale agriculture and then are “stuck” with the marketing. This course…

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Extension Helps North Country Grow Grapes, Wine Community

By R.J. Anderson / October 2, 2017

Growing grapes in northeastern New York and Vermont requires a hardy vine and a committed hand. Researchers and extension educators from Cornell and the University of Vermont are offering wineries…

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Agriculture Career Day Exposes Teens to Diverse Fields

By RJ Anderson / October 2, 2017

Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Cornell Cooperative Extension team up to host 2017 Building the Agricultural Intellect of the Finger Lakes…

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Agroforestry in Practice: a 3-day training for Service Providers

By Steve Gabriel / September 27, 2017

Agroforestry in Practice: 3-day training for Service Providers October 17, 18, and 19, 2017 Montour Falls, NY at the Schuyler County Cooperative Extension Agroforestry is the science and art of…

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Online Farming Courses Starting Nov 6

By Carli Fraccarolli / September 21, 2017

Join one of our upcoming online farming courses: Veggie Farming, Berry Production, Introduction to Maple Syrup, and more! The Cornell Small Farms Program offers over twenty courses to help farmers improve their…

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Agroforestry in Practice

By Carli Fraccarolli / September 14, 2017

Agroforestry in Practice: a 3-day training for Service Providers October 17, 18, and 19, 2017 in Montour Falls, NY at the Schuyler County Cooperative Extension Agroforestry is the science and…

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Online Courses Starting September 23: Starting at Square One, Woodlot Management, and Quickbooks

By Carli Fraccarolli / August 31, 2017

Classes starting the Week of September 23 include: BF 101: Starting at Square One  This course helps new and aspiring farmers take the first steps toward setting goals, assessing resources available (physical,…

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Registration Is Now Open for 2017-2018 Online Small Farm Courses

By Tara Hammonds / August 22, 2017

Registration has been opened for the 2017-2018 season of Small Farm Online Courses, helping to build the technical and business skills of farmers. Expert farmers and extension educators guide students through…

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Baskets or Pallets – Vegetable Grading and Packaging

By Lindsay Borman / August 11, 2017

Thursday, August 24, 2017, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is offering a hands-on, on-farm experience to aide in understanding how to determine quality and…

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Introducing Sustainable Food Production to Buffalo Youth: The MAssachusetts Avenue Project

By Lindsay Borman / August 7, 2017

This article was featured in the Summer 2017 Quarterly. By Claire Collie For over fourteen years, Massachusetts Avenue Project’s (MAP) Growing Green program on Buffalo’s west side has employed young people, teaching them…

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