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  • Pasture Management & Pesticide Safety Webinar

    Get the knowledge and skills to manage pastures effectively and responsibly! This class will cover: Best practices for pasture management Weed ID and pesticide thresholds Reading and following NYS-compliant pesticide labels Safe herbicide application to protect pollinators and water Proper pesticide storage, handling, and disposal Attend this class and earn 1 credit - 1a (Agricultural…

    Free
  • Forest Management for Ecological and Economic Health

    CCEOC Education Center & 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, NY, United States

    Join CCE Orange County and the New York Forest Owners Association to learn about woodlot management from beginning to end at our very own Education Center & 4-H Park. We are in the process of managing a small stand of trees as we work on the park's development plan. Participants will observe our entire woodlot management…

    $25
  • Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Offered Across the Finger Lakes Region

    Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshops
    Sterling Nature Center 15730 Jensvold Rd., Sterling, NY, United States

    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga, Schuyler and Seneca Counties are each offering a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to learn about growing mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region, providing options to those wishing to attend. These programs are open to the public regardless…

  • Spotted Lanternfly, Grapes & Tree of Heaven in the Finger Lakes

    Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive species. It does not bite or sting but is having an economic impact on New York State agriculture. SLF feed exclusively on plants outdoors and can only survive for about 48 hours without feeding on a plant. They can be a nuisance because of their sheer numbers. While the…

    Free
  • NY FarmNet Webinar: Estate Planning for Farm Families with Children

    Estate planning sounds complex and expensive - but it doesn’t have to be. A few simple steps now can save your family a world of stress later. In this webinar, we’ll cover estate planning essentials related to wills & trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship plans, and business continuity documents. We’ll also talk about planning for…

    Free
  • Connecting Farmers and Landowners; Negotiating Leases

    Berkshire Town Offices 18 Railroad Ave, Berkshire, NY, United States

    American Farmland Trust’s mission is to save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. In partnership with Tioga County Soil & Water Conservation District, Tioga County Economic Development and Planning, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, we at American Farmland Trust invite you…

    Free
  • Information Session: Certify your Minority or Women-Owned (MWBE) Agri-Business

    Toyota Sideline Club 1 Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY, United States

    In partnership with the Buffalo Bills Foundation and Developments by JEM, the Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County cordially invite you to attend an informational session on Minority and/or Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification, geared towards growers, producers, and other food system businesses. MWBE certified businesses have exclusive opportunities to do business…

    Free
  • Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop for Sheep and Goat Internal Parasites

    CCE Cattaraugus 28 Parkside Dr, Ellicottville, NY, United States

    Internal parasites are one of the most challenging and economically impactful concerns for sheep and goat owners. This workshop will explain why regularly testing fecal egg counts can help you…

    Free
  • Connecting Farmers and Landowners; Negotiating Leases

    Neighborhood Depot 146 Central Ave, Owego, NY, United States

    American Farmland Trust’s mission is to save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. In partnership with Tioga County…

    Free
  • Animal Mortality Composting Demonstration

    Philips Family Farm 1809 Brant Rd, Brant, NY, United States

    Join us as we demonstrate the proper ways to operate your animal mortality compost pile on-farm. Cornell Cooperative Extension is partnering with the Cornell Waste Management Institute, Western NY Crop…

    Free
  • Connecting Farmers and Landowners; Negotiating Leases

    Barton Town Hall 304 State Route 17C, Waverly, NY, United States

    American Farmland Trust’s mission is to save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. In partnership with Tioga County…

    Free
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