Farm Ops
Events
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Raising Poultry for Meat Production
Virtual EventLivestock Specialist, Amy Barkley, will lead this virtual seminar on the basics of meat bird production for farmers interested in diversifying their farm operations. The event will focus on breed selection and chick sourcing, housing, and nutritional requirements, as well as a brief introduction to on-farm processing. Attendees will be provided with a recording of…
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NY Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day: Organic Field Crop Systems
Musgrave Research Farm 1256 Poplar Ridge Road, Aurora, NY, United States -
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NYS Veteran Pig Production Cohort – Application Open (Closes Sep 11th)
Designed to support your journey into sustainable livestock farming, this cohort will provide technical guidance, peer support, and access to experienced mentors in a veteran-friendly environment. Cohort members will: Explore…
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NY Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day: Soil Health
Hinz-Sight Dairy Farm 11556 Armison Rd, Fillmore, NY, United States -
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Farm Ops Tractor Operations & Safety Training 2-Day Event
Home C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY, United StatesJoin us for a two-day, hands-on training designed to build essential skills in tractor operation, safety, and maintenance. This training is ideal for anyone working in agricultural settings who wants…
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Farm Ops Offers Veteran Scholarships to Attend Silvopasture on a Shoestring
Wild Geese Farm 8499 Agett Rd, Franklinville, United StatesFarm Ops, the veterans in agriculture project of the Cornell Small Farms Program, is offering scholarships to attend CCE Allegany County's Silvopasture on a Shoestring event. If you are a…
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October 21 – Deadline for Applying for a Block 2 Online Course Veterans Scholarship
Veterans are eligible to receive one scholarship per course season (September through March). These scholarships support a NYS veteran’s enrollment into one of the Cornell Small Farms online courses and may cover part or all of the course cost. Veterans should be prepared to demonstrate how the course they select will support their current farm operation…
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New York Small Farms Summit: Farmer Veterans Gathering: Registration Opens Oct 20th
On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Cornell Small Farms Program will be holding a New York Small Farms Summit with gatherings at locations across NYS. In support of this effort, Farm Ops will host a farmer veteran gathering at Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, NY. Registration will open October 20, 2025. Learn more.
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Coming Home to Self: A Retreat for Veterans who Tend the Land November 14th – 16th
Light on the Hill Retreat Center 209 Blake Hill Rd, Van Etten, NY, United StatesThe Growing Together project of the Cornell Small Farms Program, in collaboration with Farm Ops, is hosting a 3-day wellness retreat for farmer veterans in Central New York, November 14-16.…
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2025 Small Farms Summit: Veterans Gathering
Madison County NY, United StatesWe hope you will join us for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn about research…
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Administrative Management of a Feeder to Finish Pig Operation
Virtual EventJoin fellow veterans Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. for a discussion on aspect of selling finished pigs and pork products. We will review the differences between custom…
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Introduction to Managing a Pig Farrowing Operation
Virtual EventJoin Adam and Ashley McFarland owners and operators of Top Notch Meats as they talk about their breeding decisions and management practices that have resulted in a breeding program that…
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Taking a Deeper Dive into Nutritious Diets for Pigs
Virtual EventWhen it comes to a healthy diet, the stereotype that pigs only eat slop or scraps could not be more wrong. A pig’s diet will influence its meat’s flavor. Overweight…
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Recognizing Signs and Identifying Illness or Injury in Pigs
Virtual EventLivestock specialist Ashley McFarland and swine producer Adam McFarland- Top Notch Livestock & Meats will teach swine farmers how to recognize early signs of illness or injury in pigs. Participants will learn to observe daily behavior, and other key observations. The session will cover common indicators that change daily on a swine operation. Presenters will…
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Inspecting and Pricing a Pig for Purchase
Virtual EventLivestock specialist Ashley McFarland and swine producer Adam McFarland- Top Notch Livestock & Meats will guide beginning swine farmers through the essential steps of inspecting and pricing a pig for purchase. Participants will learn how to evaluate structural correctness, body condition, growth potential, and overall health. The session will cover identifying red flags and signs…
