Events
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Optimizing the Economic Return of Pasture-Raised Slow-Growth and Conventional Broilers
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…
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Coming Home to Self: A Retreat for Veterans who Tend the Land November 14th – 16th
Light on the Hill Retreat Center 209 Blake Hill Rd, Van Etten, NY, United StatesThe Growing Together project of the Cornell Small Farms Program, in collaboration with Farm Ops, is hosting a 3-day wellness retreat for farmer veterans in Central New York, November 14-16. This retreat is especially for veterans who are farmers, growers, and gardeners, but veterans working as educators or service providers are also welcome. The retreat…
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Presentation on Forest Carbon Programs
CCE Cattaraugus 28 Parkside Dr, Ellicottville, NY, United StatesNew 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 Programs available. This event is free! Since trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air and store it in their branches, trunks, and roots, they are…
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Beef Quality Assurance Training
55 Foland Road, Binghamton, NY 13903 55 Foland Rd, Binghamton, NY, United StatesAttend 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 assure cattle well-being, beef quality and safety. Programs have evolved to include best practices around cattle handling, facility management, cattle transportation, good record keeping and…
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Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help…
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Farmer Mixer/Evento Social para Agricultores at/en Rock Valley Spirits
Rock Valley Spirits 1430 John Milk Rd, Long Eddy, NY, United States*Español abajo* Join us at Rock Valley Spirits for a tour, tasting, and charcuterie pairing. Connect and converse with beginner, aspiring, and experienced farmers in our region! Additional food and drink will be available for purchase. To RSVP, contact Haley Collins at beginnerfarmer@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180 ext. 131 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Acompáñenos en Rock Valley Spirits para…
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Free Seminar: Preserving Farmland for the Next Generation
CCE Albany 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY, United StatesLearn all the tools available to protect your farmland from future development. Guest Speaker: Megan Stevenson, Land Protection Manager, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Topics will include: Conservation easements — term vs. permanent Leasing land under a conservation easement Grant programs available for farmland protection The process for acquiring new conservation easement Coffee and light refreshments…
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2025 Beekeeper Forum Lecture Series
CCE Jefferson 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY, United StatesJoin us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required.…
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Jefferson County Small Ruminant Producers Group
CCE Jefferson 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY, United StatesJoin Sheep & Goat producers from Jefferson County & neighboring counties for learning and discussion! This meeting features guest speaker, Adriana Zolini from Gold Star, to discuss minerals for sheep & goats. Contact Abbey Birchenough at aej48@cornell.edu or 315-788-8450 ext. 278 to register.
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Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help…
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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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Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help…
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