BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cornell Small Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T120332 CREATED:20251017T155344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T160018Z UID:10000179-1761757200-1761764400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops DESCRIPTION:Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Offered Across the Finger Lakes Region \nCornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga\, Schuyler and Seneca Counties are each offering a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to learn about growing mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region\, providing options to those wishing to attend. These programs are open to the public regardless of your county of residence. \nJoin Connor Youngerman\, Agroforestry & Mushroom Specialist from the Cornell Small Farms Program\, to learn about specialty mushrooms and guide participants through the process of inoculating red oak logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. Participants will start the workshop indoors with a short presentation\, then go outside to inoculate red oak logs. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. Closed toe footwear strongly encouraged. \nThe first workshop is Wednesday October 29 at 5:00pm in Schuyler County at Apples and Moore Farm. The Second workshop is Thursday October 30 at 5:00pm in Seneca County at Vince’s Park. The last workshop is Saturday November 1 at 10:00am in Cayuga County at the Sterling Nature Center. \nCCE Environmental and Natural Resources educator Ryan Staychock said\, “more and more people want to grow shiitake mushrooms. They are good to eat\, and can generate income\, diversify farm and forestry enterprises\, add value to forestry by-products and create opportunities for sustainable forest management.” \nThe cost is $25 per person\, which includes handouts\, materials and an inoculated red oak log to take home. Cheese pizza slices will also be offered as part of the registration fee. Registration is required and space is limited. Register by visiting the website of Cayuga CCE\, Schuyler CCE\, or Seneca County CCE\, or  https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MushroomLogFL_245 or by calling (315) 531-9251 (ext. 1009). Registration payments must be received in order to save your spot. \n  URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/shiitake-mushroom-log-inoculation-workshops-2025-10-29/ LOCATION:Apples and Moore Farm\, 2750 Apple Ln.\, Watkins Glen\, NY\, 14891\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/058_scenario1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Schuylyer County":MAILTO:schuyler@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T120332 CREATED:20251017T161027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T161027Z UID:10000180-1761843600-1761850800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Offered Across the Finger Lakes Region DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga\, Schuyler and Seneca Counties are each offering a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to learn about growing mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region\, providing options to those wishing to attend. These programs are open to the public regardless of your county of residence. \nJoin Connor Youngerman\, Agroforestry & Mushroom Specialist from the Cornell Small Farms Program\, to learn about specialty mushrooms and guide participants through the process of inoculating red oak logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. Participants will start the workshop indoors with a short presentation\, then go outside to inoculate red oak logs. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. Closed toe footwear strongly encouraged. \nThe first workshop is Wednesday October 29 at 5:00pm in Schuyler County at Apples and Moore Farm. The Second workshop is Thursday October 30 at 5:00pm in Seneca County at Vince’s Park. The last workshop is Saturday November 1 at 10:00am in Cayuga County at the Sterling Nature Center. \nCCE Environmental and Natural Resources educator Ryan Staychock said\, “more and more people want to grow shiitake mushrooms. They are good to eat\, and can generate income\, diversify farm and forestry enterprises\, add value to forestry by-products and create opportunities for sustainable forest management.” \nThe cost is $25 per person\, which includes handouts\, materials and an inoculated red oak log to take home. Cheese pizza slices will also be offered as part of the registration fee. Registration is required and space is limited. Register by visiting the website of Cayuga CCE\, Schuyler CCE\, or Seneca County CCE\, or  https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MushroomLogFL_245 or by calling (315) 531-9251 (ext. 1009). Registration payments must be received in order to save your spot. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/shiitake-mushroom-log-inoculation-workshops-offered-across-the-finger-lakes-region-2025-10-30/ LOCATION:Vince’s Park\, NY-318\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/058_scenario1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Seneca County":MAILTO:seneca@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T120332 CREATED:20251017T162149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T162412Z UID:10000181-1761991200-1761998400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Offered Across the Finger Lakes Region DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga\, Schuyler and Seneca Counties are each offering a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to learn about growing mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region\, providing options to those wishing to attend. These programs are open to the public regardless of your county of residence. \nJoin Connor Youngerman\, Agroforestry & Mushroom Specialist from the Cornell Small Farms Program\, to learn about specialty mushrooms and guide participants through the process of inoculating red oak logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. Participants will start the workshop indoors with a short presentation\, then go outside to inoculate red oak logs. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. Closed toe footwear strongly encouraged. \nThe first workshop is Wednesday October 29 at 5:00pm in Schuyler County at Apples and Moore Farm. The Second workshop is Thursday October 30 at 5:00pm in Seneca County at Vince’s Park. The last workshop is Saturday November 1 at 10:00am in Cayuga County at the Sterling Nature Center. \nCCE Environmental and Natural Resources educator Ryan Staychock said\, “more and more people want to grow shiitake mushrooms. They are good to eat\, and can generate income\, diversify farm and forestry enterprises\, add value to forestry by-products and create opportunities for sustainable forest management.” \nThe cost is $25 per person\, which includes handouts\, materials and an inoculated red oak log to take home. Cheese pizza slices will also be offered as part of the registration fee. Registration is required and space is limited. Register by visiting the website of Cayuga CCE\, Schuyler CCE\, or Seneca County CCE\, or  https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MushroomLogFL_245 or by calling (315) 531-9251 (ext. 1009). Registration payments must be received in order to save your spot. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/shiitake-mushroom-log-inoculation-workshops-offered-across-the-finger-lakes-region-2025-11-1/ LOCATION:Sterling Nature Center\, 15730 Jensvold Rd.\, Sterling\, NY\, 13156\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/058_scenario1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County":MAILTO:cayuga@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T120332 CREATED:20251022T184058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T203037Z UID:10000183-1764925200-1764948600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:2025 Small Farms Summit: NYC Mushroom Gathering DESCRIPTION:We 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 and education projects\, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success. This is one of eight sites hosting the Summit across New York State. You can view all of the sites on the Summit homepage. \nSmall farms are managed by diverse people integrating multiple enterprises to meet personal\, local\, environmental\, and food systems goals. The Cornell Small Farms Program is dedicated to uplifting small-scale farming as a dignified and viable livelihood by providing intentional\, innovative\, and inclusive services. We envision a future where small farms are valued\, respected\, and supported for the vital role they play in creating a stronger and more resilient food system.  \nWe often host listening sessions to hear directly from farmers about their challenges and needs. The NY Small Farms Summits create regional gatherings of small-scale farmers and service providers who work together to analyze challenges and prioritize responses to improve small farm success.  \nThis one-day Summit will bring together farmers\, extension educators\, university faculty\, and other service providers at multiple sites across the state. Select locations will focus on different topics and farming communities. Each summit site will connect virtually in the morning to hear from agricultural leaders in New York State. Subsequent in-person conversations will explore topics on small farm entrepreneurship\, resilience\, support networks\, and priorities moving forward. \nThe Mushroom Summit will take place at 570 Lexington Ave in NYC. We will convene a regional network of mushroom farmers and educators from indoor\, outdoor\, and community production systems; restaurateurs\, food creatives and chefs; and extension\, government and industry representatives. This diverse group will work together to determine grower research and marketing needs\, interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities\, and community building initiatives. Group conversations and presentations will be structured around value added products\, frontiers in mycology research\, and peer-to-peer learning. \nThis Summit is free to attend\, with lunch provided and refreshments served throughout the day. Therefore\, seating will be limited\, and we will open a wait list once registration is filled. \nWe look forward to meaningful engagement and conversations focused on how we can be stronger together as we build a future for mushroom farmers across the region. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-12-05-small-farms-summit-nyc-mushroom-gathering/ LOCATION:General Electric Building\, 570 Lexington Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States CATEGORIES:Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cornell-Mushrooms-Logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T120332 CREATED:20260303T171419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T152328Z UID:10000311-1773253800-1773259200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Mushroom Production Basics Webinar DESCRIPTION:Interested in growing mushrooms at home or adding mushrooms to your farm or garden? Join us for an engaging workshop focused on mushroom production basics for both indoor and outdoor systems. Whether you are interested in log-grown Shiitakes or indoor Oyster production\, this session will cover the science and the “how-to” of getting started. \nWhat you will learn \n\n\n\nIntroduction to fungi\nIndoor mushroom production basics\nOutdoor mushroom production basics\nCommon pitfalls and troubleshooting\nConsiderations for diversifying farm income with mushrooms\nResources to help you get started\n\n\n\nSpeaker is Connor Youngerman\, Agroforestry & Mushroom Specialist\, Cornell Small Farms Program. \nPreregistration is required. \n  URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/mushroom-production-basics-webinar-2026-03-11/ CATEGORIES:Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer":MAILTO:rensselaer@cornell.edu LOCATION:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t4u3-SUOSWWDUu_jEDqNEg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T120332 CREATED:20260303T174707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195154Z UID:10000312-1776443400-1776450600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Mushroom Inoculation - Hands On Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow your own mushrooms at home! \n\nHobby-Level Presentation also provides detail and resoureces for commercial cultivation\nHome-Grown Cultivation Techniques\nLog Maintenance\nInoculate a log with mycelium\, producing edible gourmet Shiitake mushrooms for years.\n\nYou will learn the basics for growing: \n\nShiitake\nLion’s Mane\nWine Cap\nNameko\n\nYou will be able to take your own Shiitake log home!  \nPrepaid registration required of $30. All materials are provided. Please dress accordingly as this project can get messy. Class size is limited to 30 participants. \nRegister early\, class fills quickly URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/mushroom-inoculation-hands-on-workshop-2026-04-17/ LOCATION:Ag & Business Center\, 36 Center St.\, Warsaw\, NY\, 14569\, United States CATEGORIES:Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/058_scenario1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Wyoming County":MAILTO:wyoming@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T120332 CREATED:20260306T204831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T135103Z UID:10000319-1776603600-1776610800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Collar City Mushroom Bucket Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Cornell Small Farms Program and Collar City Mushrooms at Indian Ladder Farms for a hands‑on workshop on oyster mushroom cultivation. This in‑person program will be led by Avery Stempel and Connor Youngerman and will introduce the fundamentals of mushroom production across several growing systems. \nParticipants will learn how to grow oyster mushrooms—the world’s second most widely cultivated mushroom—in buckets using simple\, scalable techniques suitable for home\, farm\, or urban settings. The workshop will also highlight best practices\, food safety regulations\, value‑added product opportunities\, and circular agriculture applications for specialty mushrooms in New York State. \nThis is a free event\, but registration is required. Please indicate on the registration form whether you plan to take a mushroom bucket home. If so\, you must bring your own clean bucket and note its size when you register. You are not required to take a bucket home. Substrate\, spawn\, and all tools needed to prepare buckets will be provided by the workshop hosts. \nCoordinating email will be sent out a week in advance to registered participants \nQuestions may be directed to Connor at czy2@cornell.edu \n\n\n \n \n Collar City Mushroom Bucket Workshop\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 2\n \n \n 50%\n \n \n Administrative InformationName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\n \n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n \n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n \n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n \n \n I am a farmer who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n \n \n Not represented here\n If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.Are you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n DemographicsAre you affiliated with Cornell University?*\n \n \n Cornell Cooperative Extension\n \n \n \n Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n Student or Alumnus\n \n \n \n No Affiliation\n How do you identify?*\n \n \n Female\n \n \n \n Male\n \n \n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is your experience growing mushrooms?What are you hoping to get out of today's workshop?Do you want to make your own mushroom bucket (if YES\, you must bring your own bucket)?\n \n \n Yes\, I will bring my own bucket\n \n \n \n No\n What size bucket will you bring (please answer in gallons)?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/collar-city-mushroom-bucket-workshop-and-research-set-up-2026-04-19/ LOCATION:Collar City Mushrooms\, 342 Altamont Rd.\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/collar_city_logo-e1772828589728.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR