Small Farm Events

Looking for a small farm training, class, field day or conference? We are pleased to bring you events from our network of Cornell Cooperative Extension partners and other small farm organizations around New York State.

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  • A group of people stand outdoors listening to a person speak near solar panels, with green grass underfoot. The words FINGER LAKES appear in bold white letters on an orange banner at the bottom.

    Innovations in Soil Health Field Day

    Martens Farm

    Mark your calendars for an interactive field day focused on innovative soil health practices and farm viability opportunities, featuring biochar and agrivoltaics at Martens Farm in Penn Yan, Yates County. […]

  • Bright orange and yellow chicken of the woods mushrooms grow on a fallen log in a forest, surrounded by green moss and blurred trees in the background.

    Foraging Walk

    Join us on a foraging walk to see what along our trails is edible! This walk will focus on mushrooms but discuss plants as well. The trail will be moderately […]

  • A wide green field under a blue sky with scattered clouds, trees lining the horizon. The words CENTRAL NY appear in large white text on an orange banner at the bottom.

    Soil Health in Organic Field Crops

    Gianforte Farm 5882 E. Lake Rd, Cazenovia, NY

    Join us at Gianforte Farms for a NY Soil Health Field Day focused on soil health in organic field crop systems. BBQ lunch included! Free to attend, registration required. Featuring: Featured […]

  • Harvest & Post-Harvest 101: Safe Handling and Produce Care

    Groundswell 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, United States

    Join us for a hands-on introductory workshop focused on safe harvesting, produce handling, washing, storage, and post-harvest care for small-scale and organic farming systems. Participants will learn practical techniques to […]

  • Green plants grow densely alongside tall grass and a patch of straw on the ground. Some plants have broad, reddish leaves, while others have thin, long leaves, creating a lush, diverse garden scene.

    Syntropic Agroforestry Introduction Webinar

    Virtual

    In this presentation we will cover the essential features of syntropic agroforestry. What does syntropy mean, and how can we achieve it? We will discuss what is meant by the […]

  • A person wearing a green cap, pink tank top, and ripped jeans kneels in a garden, tending to young plants growing through holes in black plastic sheets.

    Opportunity Costs of Conservation-Minded Farming

    Virtual

    Join us as we present the first-year results of exploring the above-business-as-usual maintenance costs of farming in a conservation-minded way. This first foray quantifies the differences in production expenses and […]

  • A group of black cows stands in a field, with a piglet, a chicken, and a turkey in front. Logos from farming and cooperative organizations appear at the top of the image.

    Livestock Production Field Day

    Troll Bridge Farm 467 Geer Rd, Chaffee, NY, United States

    Are you interested in raising and selling beef, chicken, turkey, or pork? Join us for this Field Day and visit two successful farms in Western New York, followed by a […]

  • Rochester Soil Health Day

    Food Link Community Farm 607 Lexington Ave., Rochester, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • A person ladles tomato sauce from a large pot into glass jars using a blue funnel, with sealed jars of sauce and canning tools arranged on a kitchen counter.

    Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Tomatoes

    CCE Tompkins Education Center 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Renewable Energy Tour

    Lawrence Doody & Sons Farm 1626 Barker Road, Tully, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Northeast Growing Together Conference

    Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown, PA, United States

    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 […]