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 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 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 […]

  • Close-up of mushrooms with text: Outdoor Mushroom Workshop, 9 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026. Includes Cornell Cooperative Extension and Small Farms Program logos.

    Outdoor Mushroom Workshop

    CNY Organic Farms 519 County Rte 4, Central Square, NY, United States

    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will host an outdoor mushroom workshop that will identify specialty mushrooms that make sense to grow on small acreage in an outdoor forest setting. Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, will review direct-to-consumer trends, showing that specialty farms are best positioned for local and regional […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 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. Enjoy […]

  • Soil, Pasture, and Dairy Cow Health Pasture Walk

    Triple Creek Farm 890 Fairfield Rd, Candor, New York

    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 […]

  • Free Mental Health First Aid Training

    Genesee County Community Mental Health Services 5130 East Main Street Road Suite 2, Batavia, NY, United States

    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. This FREE, full-day training is designed for farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who lives in or serves rural communities – including civic and […]

  • Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production

    Dilmun Hill Farm 705 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, United States

    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, […]

  • Two large, tan mushrooms with gills grow from the side of a weathered tree stump, surrounded by green leaves and tree branches in the background.

    Western New York Mushroom Farmer Gathering

    Flat 12 Mushrooms 612 Northland Ave., Buffalo, NY, United States

    Calling all mushroom farmers, CCE, and technical service providers! Join us for an afternoon of lightning talks, small group discussions, and networking. Topics include mushroom research, regulation, and advocacy updates, production and value-added product best practices, and more.  Dinner will be provided. This event is presented by the Cornell Small Farms Program, CCE Cornell Vegetable […]

    Free

  • A wooden raised garden bed filled with leafy green plants, covered by a mesh screen for protection, sits on a concrete surface outdoors.

    Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production: Part2

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

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County, in conjunction with the Cornell Small Farms Program, is offering a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). APRBs offer an innovative, scalable approach […]

    Free
  • A brown sign reading Falls Overlook stands behind orange flowers and tall grass, with a butterfly flying near the center of the image.

    Native Landscapes: Management and Planting Strategies at NYS Parks

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

    New York State Parks is increasing the use of native plants in our shared public spaces, following a native plant policy that encourages using beneficial species in all landscaping and gardening projects. In this discussion we will go over management strategies that help horticulture staff balance aesthetic and ecological goals in landscape restoration and garden […]

  • Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference

    The Inn at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA, United States

    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 […]