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SUMMARY:Introduction to Syntropic Agroforestry
DESCRIPTION:CCE Orange County & Hudson Valley Farm Hub are proud to present a talk on Syntropic Agroforestry\, delivered by the system’s creator\, Ernst Götsch.\nSyntropic Agroforestry is an agricultural system developed by Ernst Götsch that exceeds conventional production per acre\, using no inputs while simultaneously accumulating more biomass and building more soil than natural forests. Ernst’s systems build fertility by using directed natural species succession and stratification to optimize photosynthesis and create the eco-physiological optimal conditions for the crop species. \nHe has successfully applied this system in temperate ecosystems across the Mediterranean\, western Europe\, and even northern European countries\, but his best-known systems are located in the tropics and subtropics. \nPlease join us in learning about how Ernst developed his system and how we might be able to apply it to our regional context. There will be time for a Q&A following his talk. \nParticipants may pay an additional fee for a farm tour of All One One All Farm in Goshen\, NY\, with Ernst. Lunch will be served before the farm tour. \nAgenda\nSyntropic Agroforestry Talk with Ernst Götsch \n\nFee: $20.00/per person\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: Orange County Emergency Services Center\, Goshen\, NY\n\nTour of All One One All Farm\, Goshen\, NY with Ernst Götsch – SOLD OUT \n\nAdditional Fee: $40.00/per person\nFarm Tour Capacity: 45 attendees\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM\, Lunch served at 1:15 PM\nLocation: All One One All Farm\, Goshen\, NY\n\nPlease contact Erik Schellenberg directly (jk2642@cornell.edu) if the program cost is an impediment. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-03-21-introduction-to-syntropic-agroforestry/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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SUMMARY:Spring Hazelnut Workshop at Dilmun Hill Student Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Cornell Small Farms Program Agroforestry team is pleased to announce the first of two comprehensive hazelnut production workshops. Join Brian Caldwell (Hemlock Grove Farm) and Jonathan Bates (Agroforestry Educator\, CCE Tompkins County) to learn about hazelnut siting\, genetics\, and planting. Propagation techniques from seed and clones will also be covered. \nThe workshop will take place at Dilmun Hill Student Farm\, where participants will work with a well-established planting of hazelnuts. \nThis is a free event\, but space is limited\, so registration is required. \nInformation with directions and parking instructions will be sent to confirmed registrants the week prior to the event. \nPlease contact Connor Youngerman (czy2@cornell.edu) with any questions. \nThis workshop is full. Thank you for your interest\, we look forward to seeing you at another event in the future! Please contact Connor Youngerman at czy2@cornell.edu with any questions.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/spring-hazelnut-workshop-at-dilmun-hill-student-farm-2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Dilmun Hill Farm\, 705 Dryden Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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SUMMARY:New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with nut growing in New York and meet experienced growers! \nAll are welcome to register to attend the New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting on April 18 in Tompkins County. \nThe main program will take place in the morning at the Danby Fire Station\, 1780 Danby Road\, Ithaca\, NY 14850. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am\, and the program begins at 9:00 am. Speakers will include Richard Fahey (a demonstration of grafting techniques by a homesteader who produces fruit and nut scionwood)\, Jeff Zarnowski (a discussion of the latest developments in nut breeding and an update on the New York Tree Crops Alliance)\, and Connor Youngerman (who will share the highlights of recent agroforestry summit hosted the Cornell Small Farms Program and the Silvopasture and Agroforestry Program Work Teams). Nut-related questions for the audience will be addressed before lunch and can be submitted in advance to Jerry Henkin (sproutnut@aol.com). \nAfter lunch we will travel a few miles to Crosston Annex farm\, parking at 54 Gunderman Road\, Ithaca\, NY 14850\, and then walking about 1/4 mile on uneven ground. The afternoon program includes a walking tour of nut and fruit plantings and a demonstration of soil testing techniques. \nParticipants are welcome to bring items related to nut growing or nut eating to sell or share during lunch. \nThe New York Nut Growers Association is an all volunteer\, non-profit organization that promotes nut tree growing in New York State. It’s not necessary to be a member of the New York Nut Growers Association (NYNGA) to attend this meeting. A light breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of meeting registration\, which is $20/member\, $25/non-member. Pre-registration is required to facilitate meal planning and because the meeting is limited to 60 participants due to building occupancy limits. Pants\, socks and comfortable walking shoes or boots are suggested for the afternoon walking tour. Please check the weather in advance and plan accordingly. \nSigns announcing the meeting location will be placed about a quarter mile from the driveway entrance in both the east and west directions. \n  \n \nFor questions\, contact Jerry Henkin\, NYNGA President\, sproutnut@aol.com\, (914) 282-1371. \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/new-york-nut-growers-association-2026-spring-meeting-2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Danby Volunteer Fire Company\, 1780 Danby Rd.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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SUMMARY:Air Pruned Raised Beds 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and NYRP’s Parks & Urban Agriculture teams for an introduction to Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. APRBs have been shown as an excellent method for growing a suite of urban tree species and hold great promise as a tool for forestry practitioners in NYC. This workshop will explore the in’s and outs\, including design\, appropriate tree species\, and basic troubleshooting (i.e. weeding). Participants will also get to help build and plant out two APRBs at NYRP’s field facility \nN O T E: Registration is required for this workshop. Attendance will be capped at 25 people\, after which anyone else who registers will be automatically added to a wait list. \nRegister Here
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/air-pruned-raised-beds-101-2026-04-24/
LOCATION:The Sherman Creek Center\, 3725 10th Ave.\, New York\, NY\, 10034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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ORGANIZER;CN="New York Restoration Project":MAILTO:info@nyrp.org
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs)
DESCRIPTION:Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and the team at Smiling Hogshead Ranch for a hands-on\, train-the-trainer workshop introducing Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. Designed to equip forestry practitioners\, educators\, and community leaders with the skills to replicate this model. This session will cover APRB design\, recommended urban tree species\, installation techniques\, and basic troubleshooting. Participants will not only learn the fundamentals of APRBs as a tool for growing a diverse range of urban tree species\, but will also gain the knowledge and confidence to teach others how to build and manage them. \nRegister Here
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/introduction-to-air-pruned-raised-beds-aprbs-2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Smiling Hogshead Ranch\, 25-30 Skillman Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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SUMMARY:Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production - Allegany County
DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County in conjunction with the Cornell Small Farms Program will be offering a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). The workshop\, hosted at Wild Geese Farm in Rushford\, NY on Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM until Noon\, will be held rain or shine. \nAPRBs offer an innovative\, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation. By naturally pruning roots through air exposure\, this system produces seedlings with stronger root architecture\, higher transplant success\, and the ability to grow large volumes of bare-root stock in a small footprint—no land ownership required. APRBs are adaptable to both urban and rural contexts and support high-density seedling production for a wide range of species. \nParticipants will learn how to construct an APRB and explore key topics including bed management\, growing media\, pest management\, species selection\, seed collection\, preservation\, germination\, and potential markets. Requirements for selling nursery stock in NYS will also be addressed. This workshop is ideal for producers seeking to diversify into a new\, efficient tree seedling production system. \nThe session will be led by Connor Youngerman\, Agroforestry lead with the Cornell Small Farms Program. There is no charge for the workshop\, however pre-registration is required\, as participation is capped at 25. \nTo register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Air_Pruned_Raised_Beds_202 \nIf you have any questions about the workshop\, please contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/air-pruned-raised-beds-for-tree-seedling-production-allegany-county-2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Wild Geese Farm\, 8499 Agett Rd\, Franklinville\, 14737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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