Farm Ops
Events
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Protecting Against Murphy’s Law
Virtual EventGood ole’ Murphy’s Law is probably the best description of what it’s like to be a farmer that there is! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist, Katelyn Walley-Stoll, to learn more about the 5 areas of risk on farms and how to develop strategies to manage those risks. Participants will have the opportunity…
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Backyard Beef
Virtual EventRaise High-Quality Beef in Your Own Backyard! You don’t have to have a large herd of beef cattle to raise your own – just a couple will do! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Livestock Specialist, Amy Barkley, to learn more about micro-scale beef production including breed selection, housing requirements, nutrition, and common health issues. Participants will…
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Minding Your Marketing P’s and Q’s
Virtual EventYou grew the thing – now what? Marketing often comes at the end of the growing season, when we’re faced with trying to figure out who and how to sell our farm products! But, farm profitability and success can improve quickly when you spend time thinking about marketing right from the beginning. Join Farm Business…
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Goat Discussion Circle
Virtual EventCornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Specialists Katelyn Walley-Stoll and Amy Barkley have organized an engaging and flexible discussion group for new and interested goat farmers. This will be the culminating event to a four-part goat education series conducted last year. The group welcomes attendees regardless of their previous experience…
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Eastern NY Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day
Eastern New York: Washington and Rensselaer CountiesFarmers and growers will have a unique opportunity to participate in Soil Health Field Tours, visiting farms in northern Rensselaer and southern Washington Counties. The tours will provide valuable insights into soil health practices that local farmers have implemented in the region. Cornell researchers, who are at the forefront of soil health and crop production,…
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Protecting Against Murphy’s Law
Virtual EventGood ole’ Murphy’s Law is probably the best description of what it’s like to be a farmer that there is! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist, Katelyn Walley-Stoll, to learn more about the 5 areas of risk on farms and how to develop strategies to manage those risks. Participants will have the opportunity…
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Veteran Cohort Tree Fruit Field Day
Jordan Hall, Cornell AgriTech 630 W North Street, Geneva, NY, United States +1 moreThis in-person event is designed and centered upon the veteran members of the Tree Fruit Production Cohort. Cohort members will hear from an experienced grower about the practical aspects of running an orchard and nursery. They will discuss grafting, nursery tree production, and initial care of young nursery trees, and observe pruning techniques for young…
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Building a Flower Farm Strategy
Bristol Hills Lavendar and Flower Farm 8361 NY-5, Bloomfield, United StatesSusan Orellana-Clark founded Bristol Hills Lavender and Flower Farm in 2016. While grieving the loss of her veteran husband, Susan found comfort and hope in working with soil and growing flowers. As someone who takes pride in her work and always strives for excellence, Susan worked tirelessly to meet her customers' expectations and her own…
