Events

New York Forest Owners Association and CCE- Cattaraugus County invite you to join them on Saturday, November 8th for an opportunity to participate in a free presentation to better understand the 480a Forest Tax Law. Many woodland owners, when facing financial challenges, such as increasing property taxes or a significant family financial need, look to…

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, the Southern Tier Small Business Development Center hosted by Binghamton University (SBDC), and the Small Business Administration, along with guest presenters as we explore areas of consideration as you look to scale up your farm or food business for profitability in 2026. This will take place at the Koffman…

BQA helps producers identify management opportunities that can result in added profits to your bottom line. Beef Quality Assurance presentation Understanding drug labels Chute-side training --- How to provide shots BQA raises consumer confidence in beef through creating awareness of beef farmers' commitment to proper management and adoption of techniques that ensure a safe, quality…

The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature…

Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open face felling and the techniques…

Are you interested in starting a flock or herd but not sure where to begin? Join us for an intro class on raising small ruminants designed for beginners and aspiring farmers. Learn the essentials of raising healthy, productive sheep and goats. From housing and nutrition to health care, breeding, and marketing opportunities. Whether you’re looking…

Over the past three years, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked with nearly 40 small farmers across NYS to gather information on the true costs of raising broilers (meat chickens) on pasture. This presentation is a summary of the findings of this research project. We will share: Statewide averages and benchmarks for both raising and selling…

New York Forest Owners Association and CCE- Cattaraugus County invite you to join them on Saturday, November 15th for an opportunity to participate in a presentation to better understand the Forest Carbon…

Attend this training with CCE Broome to earn your New York Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certificate. BQA’s mission is to guide producers towards continuous improvement using science-based production practices that…