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SUMMARY:Veteran Cohort Tree Fruit Field Day
DESCRIPTION: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 fruit trees. Additionally\, they will learn about Integrated Pest Management (IPM)\, including IPM for diseases\, insects\, and weeds common to New York fruit orchards\, and the IPM resources available from Cornell. Finally\, they will learn about pesticides\, their labels\, and how to apply them. Each participant will receive two fruit trees to take home.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/veteran-cohort-tree-fruit-field-day/
LOCATION:Jordan Hall\, Cornell AgriTech\, 630 W North Street\, Geneva\, NY\, 14456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Coming Home to Self and Community
DESCRIPTION:“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.”                       —  Sobonfu Somé\, Welcoming Spirit Home \n\nIn this Retreat\, you will recenter in self and community by journeying through a carefully curated arc of themes. Incorporating teachings from diverse wisdom traditions\, clay\, mosaics\, movement\, embodiment exercises\, reflection\, writing and more\, “Coming Home” is designed to help us settle in ourselves and harness our gifts to serve our communities through bringing home the principles and practices to others. All content is grounded in the Courage & Renewal® approach which can be explored at https://couragerenewal.org/
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/coming-home-to-self-and-community/
LOCATION:Light on the Hill Retreat Center\, 209 Blake Hill Rd\, Van Etten\, NY\, 14889\, United States
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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SUMMARY:Protecting Against Murphy's Law
DESCRIPTION: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 to identify areas of risk on their own farms and brainstorm ways to (try to) prevent the inevitable.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/protecting-against-murphys-law-2/2023-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Eastern NY Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day
DESCRIPTION: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\, and Cornell Cooperative Extension educators will be present on the site to answer any questions and discuss anything related to soil health and crop production. A BBQ dinner will be held after the tour\, allowing guests and hosts to socialize.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/eastern-ny-soil-health-climate-resiliency-field-day/
LOCATION:Eastern New York: Washington and Rensselaer Counties
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Goat Discussion Circle
DESCRIPTION: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 with goats and aims to discuss all aspects of incorporating goats as part of a small farm business. The session will cover fundamental topics and provide valuable insights and guidance on the next steps towards achieving participants’ goat-related aspirations. It also acknowledged the importance of fully understanding the commitment involved in goat farming.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/goat-discussion-circle/
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SUMMARY:Minding Your Marketing P's and Q's
DESCRIPTION: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 Management Specialist\, Katelyn Walley-Stoll\, to learn more about creating a marketing plan for your farm. Participants will receive printable and fillable resources to customize for their own farm business.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/minding-your-marketing-ps-and-qs/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Backyard Beef
DESCRIPTION: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 leave with the confidence to raise beef on their own!
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/backyard-beef/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Protecting Against Murphy's Law
DESCRIPTION: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 to identify areas of risk on their own farms and brainstorm ways to (try to) prevent the inevitable.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/protecting-against-murphys-law-2/2023-03-29/
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