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  • Protecting Against Murphy’s Law

    Protecting Against Murphy’s Law
    Virtual Event

    Good 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…

  • A brown and white cow with a yellow ear tag stands in a grassy field, representing the quality and care of Backyard Beef as it looks toward the camera.

    Backyard Beef

    Virtual Event

    Raise 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…

  • A person hands an apple to another at a fruit stand, minding your marketing, with tomatoes, peaches, and raspberries displayed beside a metal scale.

    Minding Your Marketing P’s and Q’s

    Virtual Event

    You 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…

  • Goat Discussion Circle

    Virtual Event

    Cornell 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…

  • Eastern NY Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day

    Eastern New York: Washington and Rensselaer Counties

    Farmers 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,…

  • Protecting Against Murphy’s Law

    Protecting Against Murphy’s Law
    Virtual Event

    Good 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…

  • A diverse community of people are gathered indoors, smiling and posing for a group photo. Some are seated on the floor while others stand behind them. Casually dressed and wearing name tags, they exude a sense of belonging with large windows welcoming daylight into their shared space.

    Coming Home to Self and Community

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

    "Community . . . is an environment where you can find a home in each other’s heart and soul. It is a living entity with spirit as its anchor, where a group of people are empowered by one another, by spirit, and by the ancestors to be themselves, to carry out their purpose, and use their power responsibly."                     …

  • An older man smiles while holding pruning shears beside a young tree fruit outdoors, speaking to two people in warm, colorful clothing. The background shows a blurred field and cloudy sky.

    Veteran Cohort Tree Fruit Field Day

    Jordan Hall, Cornell AgriTech 630 W North Street, Geneva, NY, United States +1 more

    This 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…

  • A group of people walk together on a grassy lawn near a rustic signpost, discussing flower farm strategy. Some are dressed warmly in jackets and hats. A building and trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Building a Flower Farm Strategy

    Bristol Hills Lavendar and Flower Farm 8361 NY-5, Bloomfield, United States

    Susan 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…

  • Two men stand outdoors on a farm, examining a small object in one man’s hand. Surrounded by grass, farm equipment, and greenhouse frames, they discuss high tunnel construction as part of a workshop for veterans in agriculture.

    High Tunnel Construction Workshop for Veterans

    Turrell Farms 185 County Road 11, Oneonta, United States

    This event is perfect for veterans who want to learn about high tunnels and their benefits, such as season extension, plant protection from extreme weather, and disease and insect prevention. Farmer veteran James Turrell is inviting fellow veterans to his farm to teach them about high tunnel basics. Participants will work together to put plastic…

  • A group of people smiling and posing together outdoors in front of a house, seemingly enjoying a Community Lunch. Some are standing, while two are crouching at the center. They’re dressed casually for this gathering. The background displays a wooden fence and lush greenery.

    Pause, Rest, Be: Community Lunch and Conversation Circle

    Massachusetts Avenue Project 387 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Join Shontaé Cannon-Buckley and Violet Stone on Saturday, May 11th, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, for a community lunch served by Breva Kitchen followed by conversation and restorative yoga drawn from the book “Pause, Rest, Be. Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change” by Octavia F. Raheem. Our gathering will take place in…

  • A scenic view of a unique house with a conical roof surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers. Theres a wooden bench on the lawn, and the sky is partly cloudy. The house has large windows and a charming, rustic appearance.

    Beyond Knowledge and Skills: Teaching Who We Are

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

    Small Farms Online Course Instructor’s Retreat We come together as online course instructors, but the skills, gifts, and roles that come through us to serve the world are countless and ever evolving.  We are instructors, yes, but may also be farmers, parents, fire-builders, chefs, artists, lawn mowers, peace-makers, dancers or any of hundreds of other…

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