Events
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Cornell Cow Convos
This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists, features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the month. Our first few episodes include discussions on preventative healthcare for cows, the trend of beef on dairy, what to…
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From Sweet to Savory – a Dilmun Hill Farm Tour
Dilmun Hill Farm 705 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, United StatesJoin us at the Dilmun Hill Student Farm for a field tour of our emerging agroforestry crops! We will walk, talk and taste as we tour our established paw paw orchard, honeyberry patch, and our log-grown mushroom projects. You’ll hear guest speakers from Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Cornell Small Farms Program, and a local berry…
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Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production
Dilmun Hill Farm 705 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, United StatesThe Cornell Small Farms Program is hosting a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) at Dilmun Hill Student Farm on Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. - 12 pm (rain or shine). APRBs offer an innovative, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation. By naturally pruning roots through air exposure, this system produces seedlings…
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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 to gain confidence and competence with tractors and their implements. Participants will receive a combination of classroom instruction and practical tractor experience. Topics include proper…
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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 farmer veteran living in New York State, you may qualify for a Farm Ops Event of Choice Scholarship. Please click here to visit out Scholarship…
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NY Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day: Cover Crops and Soil Health
Kelder's Farm 5755 US Route 209, Kerhonkson, United States -
NY FarmNet Free Webinar: Retirement Accounts for Farmers
Virtual EventMost farmers don’t have retirement savings outside the farm. That makes it tough to retire and even harder to pass the farm on. This webinar will show you why retirement accounts matter, how even small contributions make a difference, and which accounts fit your situation. We’ll also bust some common retirement planning myths. Attendees will…
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Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series
Virtual EventExplore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.
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Free Mental Health First Aid Training Class
Universal Primary Care 135 North Union St., Olean, NY, United StatesJust as CPR prepares you to help someone having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. This FREE, full-day training is designed for farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who lives in or serves rural communities— including civic and…
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New York Nut Growers Association 2025 Fall Meeting
Ramble On 3383 Colegrove Rd., Trumansburg, NY, United StatesAll are welcome to the New York Nut Growers Association's fall program at the Ramble On Farm of Harry Greene on Saturday, October 18, in Trumansburg, NY. Meet experienced commercial and hobbyist nut growers and tour the farm, which is a model for agroforestry. For a list of the presenters and registration information, see http://www.nynga.org…
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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.
