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  • A joyful community gathers outdoors, tossing leaves in the air. Against a backdrop of snowy ground and barren trees, everyone is dressed in winter clothing, smiling and celebrating the moment together.

    Teachings of Leaves: Let Go, Lay Down, Rest & Rejoice

    Light on the Hill Retreat Center 209 Blake Hill Rd, Van Etten, NY, United States

    Farming can bring joy, delight, and awe, from apples reddening to lambs leaping. It can also be tireless and demanding. The energy and attention required to tend and harvest abundant food on any scale can make it hard to live in balance with life’s many other demands. When we consider the additional stresses of living…

  • Plan or Improve Your Food Business Series

    Virtual Event

    Plan or Improve Your Food Business Series This unique offering is for food producers and entrepreneurs in northern New York. It’s best suited to producers who want to engage in…

    $30

  • 30-Hour Pesticide Technician Eligibility Training

    Helmer Nature Center 154 Pinegrove Ave, Irondequoit, NY, United States

    DATES: February 4 | 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM - break - 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM February 6 | 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM - break - 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM February…

    $55
  • A wooden table with a tablet, plant pot on a plate, strips of paper, a seed packet, roll of tape, knife for grafting techniques, and a plastic bag with soil, set indoors near glass doors.

    Grafting Across Time and Technique with Roger Ort

    Virtual Event

    Farm Ops is offering a virtual seminar led by Roger Ort, owner and head grower at Ort Family Farm, to explore the fascinating world of grafting. Roger will guide you through the rich history and practical techniques of this ancient horticultural practice. With decades of experience and a passion for unusual fruits, Roger has honed…

  • A person holding a wooden frame covered with honeycomb and bees, likely inspecting a beehive outdoors and practicing the basics of beekeeping.

    Basics of Beekeeping for Veterans

    Virtual Event

    Are you curious about the art of beekeeping and its vital role in our ecosystem? Join us for an engaging seminar where we’ll explore the basics of caring for bees, from hive management to harvesting honey. This session, led by experienced beekeeper and livestock management specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Amy Barkley, will equip you…

  • A slanted wooden fence with wire runs along a grassy field, with tall grass on one side and a blurred forested landscape in the background under a pale sky.

    Fencing 101

    Fencing 101
    Virtual Event

    How do you choose fencing that’s right for you and your animals? How do you know which products you’ll need to purchase and install? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialists, Amy Barkley and Katelyn Walley, to learn more about fencing type, installation, maintenance, cost and product evaluation, and time requirements. This is a two part series.

  • A woman and a man sit at a table working with plant cuttings, enjoying a hands-on grafting experience. The woman trims roots with pruning shears while the man labels a stick; others work in the blurred classroom background.

    Roots to Branches: Hands-On Grafting Experience

    Jordan Hall, Cornell AgriTech 630 W North Street, Geneva, NY, United States

    Farm Ops, in collaboration with Ort Family Farm, is excited to host an exclusive hands-on grafting workshop. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice grafting techniques…

  • A slanted wooden fence with wire runs along a grassy field, with tall grass on one side and a blurred forested landscape in the background under a pale sky.

    Fencing 101

    Fencing 101
    Virtual Event

    How do you choose fencing that’s right for you and your animals? How do you know which products you’ll need to purchase and install? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialists, Amy Barkley and Katelyn Walley, to learn more about fencing type, installation, maintenance, cost and product evaluation, and time requirements. This is a two part series.

  • Aerial view of patchwork farm fields in shades of green and gold, hinting at change amid Federal Funding Freeze, with the Farm Commons logo featuring abstract fields and a stream on a white background.

    Updates on the Federal Funding Freeze and Terminations

    Virtual

    Have you been impacted by the federal funding freeze? Are you working with individuals who have been impacted and want to learn more? Join Farm Commons for a discussion of…

    Free
  • During a field day, a group of people stands in a green field, some taking notes as they observe cover crop plots marked with white signs. Trees and a partly cloudy sky create a peaceful backdrop.

    Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day

    Thompson Research Farm 133 Fall Creek Rd., Freeville, NY, United States

    Join us for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop and soil health research and resources: New cover crop breeding material Cover crop decision support tools National cover crop…

    Free
  • A man in a plaid shirt and shorts leads an Orchard tour at Ort Family Farm, speaking to a group outdoors by a young tree. The group listens attentively, standing on green grass with trees and hills in the background.

    Farm Ops Orchard tour of Ort Family Farm

    Ort Family Farm 2761 Yorski Rd, Bradford, NY, United States

    This event is offered exclusively for New York State veterans and their families through funding from NYSDAM. Farm Ops, in collaboration with Ort Family Farm, invites veterans to an exclusive…

  • A person in a straw hat and sunglasses skillfully operates a blue tiller, resembling equipment from a BCS workshop, cultivating soil in a sunlit greenhouse. Rows of green plants flourish in the background.

    Groundswell BCS Tractor Training Workshop

    Groundswell 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn safe tractor operation and basic maintenance practices. Whether you're new to tractors or just looking to brush up on your skills, this…

  • Spring Farmer Wellness Sampler

    Foundation of Light 391 Turkey Hill Rd, Ithaca, United States

    Farmers, earth-workers and growers from across the Finger Lakes region are invited to gather together for an upcoming farmer wellness event, hosted by the Growing Together project of the Cornell…

    Free

  • A man in shorts and a plaid shirt gestures toward a small fruit-bearing tree while speaking to a group during an Orchard tour at Ort Family Farm, with a barn and hills visible in the background.

    Fruitful Grounds: An Orchard Tour of Fruit-Bearing Trees at Ort Family Farm

    Ort Family Farm 2761 Yorski Rd, Bradford, NY, United States

    Farm Ops is proud to partner with Ort Family Farm to offer farmer veterans an exclusive in-person tour, exploring orchard management and specialty crop production. This event is ideal for those interested in sustainable farming, expanding agricultural knowledge, and learning how a diverse orchard thrives in New York State. Ort Family Farm features more than…

  • Rows of young green plants growing in dark soil, with black drip irrigation tubes running between the rows, showcase smarter irrigation techniques—perfect inspiration for anyone attending a Smarter Irrigation Workshop or improving their agricultural practices.

    Smarter Irrigation Workshop

    Groundswell 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, United States

    Learn how to understand, set up, and manage an efficient irrigation system in this hands-on, informative workshop! We'll cover system components, choosing water sources, drip vs. sprinkler methods, smart controls, troubleshooting, and cost considerations-perfect for gardeners, farmers, and landowners looking to save water, time, and money. We're also offering Groundswell Center Scholarships to make this workshop more…

  • A person in a white shirt uses field-expedient photography, holding up a smartphone to capture a green, terraced landscape. The phone screen displays the scene, while the blurred background keeps focus on Farm Ops and the stunning view.

    Farm Ops Virtual Seminar: Field-Expedient Photography

    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    This event is offered exclusively for New York State veterans through funding from NYSDAM. Field-Expedient Photography: Capturing Your Farm's Story with your Phone As a veteran, you know the value of adaptability, attention to detail, and getting the job done with the tools at hand. That same mindset that served you in uniform can help…

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