BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cornell Small Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000193-1764594000-1764603000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2025-12-01/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251020T035949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T030053Z UID:10000182-1764925200-1764948600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:2025 Small Farms Summit: Veterans Gathering DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters\, learn about research and education projects\, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success. This is one of eight sites hosting the Summit across New York State. You can view all of the sites on the Summit homepage. \nJoin Farms Ops and NYS agricultural\, business\, and veteran service providers on December 5\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to share your ideas and articulate your needs for reaching your agricultural aspirations. As a collaborative group\, veterans and service providers will engage in an exploration on the topics of aspiring and beginning farmer’s new enterprises\, building small farm resilience\, and farmer veteran networks of care.  \nThere is no fee to attend. A free continental breakfast will be served from 8-9 a.m.\, providing opportunities for networking. Additionally\, lunch will be provided. As a veteran\, you do not have to be actively farming to attend\, but you should have an interest in pursuing or revitalizing an agricultural or food system operation/business. Active farming/business partners are invited to register. Register below.  \nIf you are a veteran residing in NYS and traveling 300 or more miles round trip to the gathering\, email Tess Noble Strohm (tn376@cornell.edu) and inquire about travel stipends and possible support for an overnight stay in the local area. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-12-05-small-farms-summit-veterans-gathering/ LOCATION:Madison County\, NY\, 13037\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Ops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Farm-Ops-circular-solid-center_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251022T184058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T203037Z UID:10000183-1764925200-1764948600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:2025 Small Farms Summit: NYC Mushroom Gathering DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters\, learn about research and education projects\, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success. This is one of eight sites hosting the Summit across New York State. You can view all of the sites on the Summit homepage. \nSmall farms are managed by diverse people integrating multiple enterprises to meet personal\, local\, environmental\, and food systems goals. The Cornell Small Farms Program is dedicated to uplifting small-scale farming as a dignified and viable livelihood by providing intentional\, innovative\, and inclusive services. We envision a future where small farms are valued\, respected\, and supported for the vital role they play in creating a stronger and more resilient food system.  \nWe often host listening sessions to hear directly from farmers about their challenges and needs. The NY Small Farms Summits create regional gatherings of small-scale farmers and service providers who work together to analyze challenges and prioritize responses to improve small farm success.  \nThis one-day Summit will bring together farmers\, extension educators\, university faculty\, and other service providers at multiple sites across the state. Select locations will focus on different topics and farming communities. Each summit site will connect virtually in the morning to hear from agricultural leaders in New York State. Subsequent in-person conversations will explore topics on small farm entrepreneurship\, resilience\, support networks\, and priorities moving forward. \nThe Mushroom Summit will take place at 570 Lexington Ave in NYC. We will convene a regional network of mushroom farmers and educators from indoor\, outdoor\, and community production systems; restaurateurs\, food creatives and chefs; and extension\, government and industry representatives. This diverse group will work together to determine grower research and marketing needs\, interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities\, and community building initiatives. Group conversations and presentations will be structured around value added products\, frontiers in mycology research\, and peer-to-peer learning. \nThis Summit is free to attend\, with lunch provided and refreshments served throughout the day. Therefore\, seating will be limited\, and we will open a wait list once registration is filled. \nWe look forward to meaningful engagement and conversations focused on how we can be stronger together as we build a future for mushroom farmers across the region. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-12-05-small-farms-summit-nyc-mushroom-gathering/ LOCATION:General Electric Building\, 570 Lexington Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States CATEGORIES:Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cornell-Mushrooms-Logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251022T184739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T140435Z UID:10000184-1764925200-1764948600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:2025 Small Farms Summit: Cornell University Gathering DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters\, learn about research and education projects\, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success. This is one of eight sites hosting the Summit across New York State. You can view all of the sites on the Summit homepage. \nSmall farms are managed by diverse people integrating multiple enterprises to meet personal\, local\, environmental\, and food systems goals. The Cornell Small Farms Program is dedicated to uplifting small-scale farming as a dignified and viable livelihood by providing intentional\, innovative\, and inclusive services. We envision a future where small farms are valued\, respected\, and supported for the vital role they play in creating a stronger and more resilient food system.  \nWe often host listening sessions to hear directly from farmers about their challenges and needs. The NY Small Farms Summits create regional gatherings of small-scale farmers and service providers who work together to analyze challenges and prioritize responses to improve small farm success.  \nThis one-day Summit will bring together farmers\, extension educators\, university faculty\, and other service providers at multiple sites across the state. Select locations will focus on different topics and farming communities. Each summit site will connect virtually in the morning to hear from agricultural leaders in New York State. Subsequent in-person conversations will explore topics on small farm entrepreneurship\, resilience\, support networks\, and priorities moving forward. \nThis Summit is free to attend\, with lunch provided and refreshments served throughout the day. Therefore\, seating will be limited\, and we will open a wait list once registration is filled. \nWe look forward to meaningful engagement and conversations focused on how we can be stronger together as we build a future for mushroom farmers across the region. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-12-05-small-farms-summit-cornell-university/ LOCATION:121 Atkinson Hall\, 350 Tower Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CSFP-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000194-1765198800-1765207800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2025-12-08/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20250604T194859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T194859Z UID:10000068-1765281600-1765285200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series\, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and other agribusiness enterprises\, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agritourism-monthly-webinar-series/2025-12-09/ LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agritourism-monthly-webinar-series/2025-12-09/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000195-1765803600-1765812600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2025-12-15/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251105T163407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T163514Z UID:10000278-1765875600-1765987200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Growing for Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join us for Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium\, a two-day online event designed to support and strengthen organic agriculture across the Northeast. Supported through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program\, this free symposium brings together leading regional organizations to offer a unique series of hour-long webinars focused on intermediate to advanced farming practices. \nTailored for a range of organic producers\, from seasoned growers to those wanting to expand their knowledge\, this event will feature technical content grounded in research\, innovative methods\, and real-world production challenges relevant to the Northeast. Whether you’re looking to refine your current practices or build a strong foundation for your organic journey\, this symposium offers valuable insights\, practical strategies\, and timely knowledge to help you succeed. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-12-16-growing-for-our-region-northeast-organic-farming-symposium/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Symposium-Event-Calendar-Cover-Photo-880-x-540-px-880-x-880-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251105T153932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T153932Z UID:10000272-1766080800-1766088000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:2025 Beekeeper Forum Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nOpen to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required. \nHeld every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM. Please check our social media accounts for any possible announcement of meeting cancellations. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-beekeeper-forum-lecture-series/2025-12-18/ LOCATION:CCE Jefferson\, 203 N. Hamilton St.\, Watertown\, NY\, 13601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Beekeeping_Forum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000196-1766408400-1766417400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2025-12-22/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T093000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20250605T154004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154004Z UID:10000092-1766646000-1766655000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Cornell Cow Convos DESCRIPTION: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 look forward to in the new year for dairy\, and socially grouping or pair-housing calves. This series also features specially selected interviews with dairy farmers and industry experts and invites suggestions from our listeners for future topics. Brought to you by Northwest New York Dairy\, Livestock & Field Crops. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/cornell-cow-convos/2025-12-25/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000197-1767013200-1767022200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2025-12-29/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000198-1767618000-1767627000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-01-05/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251112T162202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T162202Z UID:10000279-1767945600-1768064400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:NOFA-NY 2026 Winter Conference DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York’s (NOFA-NY’s) Winter Conference convenes hundreds of farmers\, food system professionals\, educators\, advocates\, homesteaders\, and gardeners who are passionate about advancing organic principles that create better food and farming systems. The two day event will feature a wide selection of educational workshops\, tradeshows with vendors and service providers\, live music\, and opportunities to connect with fellow professionals. \n\nFriday\, January 9: We’ll kick off the conference with a series of in-depth intensives followed by an opening event featuring the trade show\, live music\, local food\, drinks\, and great company!\nSaturday\, January 10: NOFA-NY will offer more than 30 educational workshops and events along with the trade show\, breakfast\, lunch\, and more!\n\nExplore the full schedule on NOFA-NY’s website to learn more. \nAdmission Cost: \n\n$270.00  –  Friday and Saturday Full Conference Registration\n$150.00  –  Friday Only Registration\n$150.00  –  Saturday Only Registration URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-01-09-nofa-ny-2026-winter-conference/ LOCATION:Purchase College\, 735 Anderson Hill Road\, Purchase\, NY\, 10577\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Conference-Header-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000199-1768222800-1768231800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-01-12/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000200-1768827600-1768836600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-01-19/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101942 CREATED:20260113T133116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T141208Z UID:10000282-1769063400-1769112000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Administrative Management of a Feeder to Finish Pig Operation DESCRIPTION:Join fellow veterans Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. for a discussion on aspect of selling finished pigs and pork products. We will review the differences between custom exempt and USDA inspected meat processing facilities\, and their implications and impacts on a farm’s pig/pork enterprise. Additionally\, participants will get to talk with other famer veterans operating a feeder to finish operation and learn how farms manage administrative tasks necessary to create and maintain good customer relationships when it comes to selling half and whole custom slaughtered pigs\, in addition to insights on maintaining a pig production enterprise budget. Attendees will receive copies of all the documents and tools us to manage the administrative aspects of a feeder to finish operation. Register to receive the zoom link the morning of the event. \n\n\n \n \n Farm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\n Please fill out our questionnaire to be added to the email list to receive event notification regarding 'virtual' Pig Production Cohort activities. Once you register for a virtual event\, you will be included on all virtual event emails and do not have to register again. Registration for in person events will happen on a separate form. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\n \n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n \n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n \n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n \n \n I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n \n \n Not represented here\n If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.Have you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Selection Criteria QuestionsAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n \n \n \n No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n \n Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n \n \n Show Pigs\n \n \n Other\n Please provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above.Are you currently selling pork?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. Are you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n \n Non USDA halves and wholes\n \n \n USDA halves and wholes\n \n \n Retail cuts (off the farm)\n \n \n Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n \n \n Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n \n \n Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n \n \n Restaurants\n \n \n Other\n Please provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n \n \n Alum or Current Student\n \n \n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n \n \n Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n No Affiliation\n If you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.How do you identify?*\n \n \n Female\n \n \n \n Male\n \n \n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.In Person EventsCurrently we have the following in person events scheduled for 2026. Scholarships to support travel will be available. Check the events you will be interested in attending based on the topics\, dates and locations.\n \n May 2\, 2026. Install temporary fencing and containment area and infrastructure (hands on activities)\, raising pigs in riparian forest\, paddock terrain walk. Centurion Farm\, LLC\, Locke\, NY.\n \n \n June 6\, 2026. Permanent fencing and infrastructure\, selling cuts at local retail locations\, raising and processing heritage pigs. All Family Farm\, Middleton\, NY\n \n \n July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n Possible Other TopicsWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n \n Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n \n \n Virtual seminar with a butcher.\n \n \n In person visit to a livestock auction house.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/administrative-management-of-a-feeder-to-finish-pig-operation/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Farm Ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000201-1769432400-1769441400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-01-26/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000202-1770037200-1770046200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-02-02/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20260204T182635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185932Z UID:10000296-1770285600-1770289200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Cattle Confinement Fly Integrated Pest Management (IPM) DESCRIPTION:Flies are a persistent issue in confinement settings\, affecting animal comfort\, milk production\, and overall health. This webinar will cover the identification and management of key filth fly species\, including house and stable flies. Learn how to integrate sanitation\, mechanical and biological controls\, and targeted pesticide use for long-term fly management in dairy and beef confinement facilities. \nThe webinar will be presented by Ken Wise. He is the Dairy and Livestock Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator and Associate Director of Agricultural IPM with the Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program. He leads statewide efforts to research\, develop\, and evaluate IPM strategies for managing flies\, ticks\, and other livestock pests. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-02-05-pastured-dairy-and-beef-integrated-pest-management-ipm/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cornell-IPM-Wordmark_Primary-Color.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Integrated Pest Management":MAILTO:communicate_ipm@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20260113T182227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T212145Z UID:10000283-1770316200-1770321600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing a Pig Farrowing Operation DESCRIPTION:Join Adam and Ashley McFarland owners and operators of Top Notch Meats as they talk about their breeding decisions and management practices that have resulted in a breeding program that consistently produces champion pigs showcased for quality genetics and breed characteristics that produces the marbling\, tenderness\, and flavor that make family meals memorable. Their talk will cover evaluating and preparing boars and gilts for breeding\, understanding the shifts in health and feed requirements when a guilt turns into a sow\, and determining when a sow is no longer economically viable. Adam’s background in commercial hog production combined with his passion for show pig genetics has created a breeding program that consistently produces winners and quality pork. In addition to farming\, Ashley McFarland is a is a regional livestock specialist with the Central New York Dairy\, Livestock and Field Crops Program. \n\n \n \n Farm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\n Please fill out our questionnaire to be added to the email list to receive event notification regarding 'virtual' Pig Production Cohort activities. Once you register for a virtual event\, you will be included on all virtual event emails and do not have to register again. Registration for in person events will happen on a separate form. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\n \n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n \n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n \n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n \n \n I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n \n \n Not represented here\n If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.Have you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Selection Criteria QuestionsAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n \n \n \n No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n \n Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n \n \n Show Pigs\n \n \n Other\n Please provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above.Are you currently selling pork?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. Are you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n \n Non USDA halves and wholes\n \n \n USDA halves and wholes\n \n \n Retail cuts (off the farm)\n \n \n Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n \n \n Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n \n \n Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n \n \n Restaurants\n \n \n Other\n Please provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n \n \n Alum or Current Student\n \n \n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n \n \n Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n No Affiliation\n If you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.How do you identify?*\n \n \n Female\n \n \n \n Male\n \n \n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.In Person EventsCurrently we have the following in person events scheduled for 2026. Scholarships to support travel will be available. Check the events you will be interested in attending based on the topics\, dates and locations.\n \n May 2\, 2026. Install temporary fencing and containment area and infrastructure (hands on activities)\, raising pigs in riparian forest\, paddock terrain walk. Centurion Farm\, LLC\, Locke\, NY.\n \n \n June 6\, 2026. Permanent fencing and infrastructure\, selling cuts at local retail locations\, raising and processing heritage pigs. All Family Farm\, Middleton\, NY\n \n \n July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n Possible Other TopicsWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n \n Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n \n \n Virtual seminar with a butcher.\n \n \n In person visit to a livestock auction house.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/introduction-to-managing-a-pig-farrowing-operation/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Farm Ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000203-1770642000-1770651000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-02-09/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20260204T183100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185914Z UID:10000295-1770903000-1770906600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Flies and Biting Insects on Horses—Managing the Persistent Pests DESCRIPTION:Filth flies and biting insects are among the most common and persistent pests around horses and stables. This session will cover the identification\, biology\, and management of key species. Learn practical\, integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to reduce pest pressure\, protect horse health\, and improve comfort and productivity through sustainable control approaches. \nThe webinar will be presented by Dr. Erika Machtinger. She is an Associate Professor of Entomology at Penn State University\, specializing in veterinary entomology and integrated pest management (IPM) for livestock and horses. Her research focuses on developing sustainable\, science-based approaches to manage flies\, ticks\, and other pests affecting animal health and welfare. Dr. Machtinger provides practical guidance on pest identification\, prevention\, and control strategies that protect both animals and people while reducing reliance on chemical treatments. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-02-12-flies-and-biting-insects-on-horses-managing-the-persistent-pests/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cornell-IPM-Wordmark_Primary-Color.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Integrated Pest Management":MAILTO:communicate_ipm@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000204-1771246800-1771255800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-02-16/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20260204T183751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185853Z UID:10000297-1771507800-1771511400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Managing Ticks on Horses DESCRIPTION:Ticks are a major concern for horse owners and managers due to their role in transmitting diseases and causing irritation and blood loss. This webinar will discuss the most common tick species affecting horses\, their seasonal activity\, and habitats. Participants will learn how to reduce tick exposure through habitat management\, host protection\, and other integrated control tactics that minimize risk to horses and humans alike. \nThe webinar will be presented by Dr. Erika Machtinger. She is an Associate Professor of Entomology at Penn State University\, specializing in veterinary entomology and integrated pest management (IPM) for livestock and horses. Her research focuses on developing sustainable\, science-based approaches to manage flies\, ticks\, and other pests affecting animal health and welfare. Dr. Machtinger provides practical guidance on pest identification\, prevention\, and control strategies that protect both animals and people while reducing reliance on chemical treatments. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-02-19-managing-ticks-on-horses/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cornell-IPM-Wordmark_Primary-Color.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Integrated Pest Management":MAILTO:communicate_ipm@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20260116T170549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214225Z UID:10000285-1771525800-1771531200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Taking a Deeper Dive into Nutritious Diets for Pigs DESCRIPTION:When it comes to a healthy diet\, the stereotype that pigs only eat slop or scraps could not be more wrong. A pig’s diet will influence its meat’s flavor. Overweight pigs are more likely to become lame and lazy\, while well-fed pigs will have strong joints\, lean muscles and energy. Protein and nutrient requirements shift as a pig is weaned from its mother and as it grows. Diet changes may also be necessary based on the intended purpose for the animal\, such as if it were being raised for its reproductive qualities\, being raised for meat\, or even being raised as a pet. Join Adam McFarland of Top Notch Meats\, who raise pigs for all three purposes and share their perspectives on providing a nutritious diet for pigs to ensure a healthy and happy life for their animals. Adam will discuss phased feeding to ensure that your pigs get the calories\, protein\, and nutrients at each growth phase. Additionally he will discuss appropriate feed for sows during gestation and lactation phases. \n\n \n \n Farm Ops: 2025-26 Pig Production Cohort\n Please fill out our questionnaire to be added to the email list to receive event notification regarding 'virtual' Pig Production Cohort activities. Once you register for a virtual event\, you will be included on all virtual event emails and do not have to register again. Registration for in person events will happen on a separate form. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\n \n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n \n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n \n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n \n \n I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n \n \n Not represented here\n If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.Have you enrolled in BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs in the past?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Selection Criteria QuestionsAre you currently operating a pig enterprise?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n \n \n \n No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.*\n \n Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n \n \n Show Pigs\n \n \n Other\n Please provide us any other information about your pig production operations that may not be reflected above.Are you currently selling pork?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you are selling custom or USDA half and whole pigs\, respond yes. If you are selling retail pork cuts\, respond yes. Are you currently selling pork? Choose all that apply.*\n \n Non USDA halves and wholes\n \n \n USDA halves and wholes\n \n \n Retail cuts (off the farm)\n \n \n Retail cuts (online sales platforms)\n \n \n Retail cuts (other grocery/food establishments)\n \n \n Wholesale to other grocery/food establishments\n \n \n Restaurants\n \n \n Other\n Please provide us any other information you wish to about your pork sales.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n \n \n Alum or Current Student\n \n \n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n \n \n Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n No Affiliation\n If you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension\, please select your former appointment.How do you identify?*\n \n \n Female\n \n \n \n Male\n \n \n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.In Person EventsCurrently we have the following in person events scheduled for 2026. Scholarships to support travel will be available. Check the events you will be interested in attending based on the topics\, dates and locations.\n \n May 2\, 2026. Install temporary fencing and containment area and infrastructure (hands on activities)\, raising pigs in riparian forest\, paddock terrain walk. Centurion Farm\, LLC\, Locke\, NY.\n \n \n June 6\, 2026. Permanent fencing and infrastructure\, selling cuts at local retail locations\, raising and processing heritage pigs. All Family Farm\, Middleton\, NY\n \n \n July 11\, 2026. Farrowing infrastructure and operations\, paddock terrain walk\, raising and processing heritage pigs. Top Notch Meats\, Jordanville\, NY.\n Possible Other TopicsWe are working to coordinate additional events next year. Select events you would be interested in attending.\n \n Virtual seminar with a swine veterinarian.\n \n \n Virtual seminar with a butcher.\n \n \n In person visit to a livestock auction house.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/taking-a-deeper-dive-into-nutritious-diets-for-pigs/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Farm Ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20251105T155213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T160559Z UID:10000275-1771833600-1772049600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:2026 New York Farm to School Summit DESCRIPTION:The NY Farm to School Summit will bring together Farm to School stakeholders including farmers and producers\, food service directors\, educators\, administrators\, and more! \nCo-hosted by New York State Education Department and Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY\, the summit will have sessions for all Farm to School stakeholders! The workshops\, panel discussions\, presentations\, and optional field trips are wide-ranging and suitable for stakeholders just starting out in their Farm to School journeys\, and those who have been working in the field for many years. \nTo foster NY business-to-business relationships\, Day 2 features a large trade show exclusively featuring: \n\nProducers of NY products\, whereby School Food Authorities and other institutions can sample products.\nSupport service organizations designed to support Farm to School program development.\n\nClick here to learn more. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-02-23-new-york-farm-to-school-summit/ LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8bd499a0-73aa-fa71-493f-465893ec5ff2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000205-1771851600-1771860600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION: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 you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-02-23/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20260204T191232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T191232Z UID:10000305-1772042400-1772046000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Deerworm and Flukes for Small Ruminants DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Mary Smith (Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine) and Dr. Rachel White (UMaine Cooperative Extension) to learn about the pests deerworm and fluke in small ruminants. This free online webinar will cover the common signs of deerworms and flukes\, life cycle of the pests\, prevention and management strategies\, and additional resources. Register at the link below. \nQuestions? Contact Rachel Moody at ram72@cornell.edu\, (518) 272-4210 URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2026-02-25-deerworm-and-flukes-for-small-ruminants/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Deerworm-and-Fluke-Presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T101943 CREATED:20260203T173602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T173602Z UID:10000292-1772128800-1772132400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Feed Us with Trees: Humans as a Keystone Species DESCRIPTION:As a girl\, Elspeth Hay learned that we humans are a blight on the natural world. Her lived experience confirmed this story time and again—until the day she learned that we humans can eat acorns. Suddenly\, things began to shift. In her new book\, Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food\, Elspeth reveals the ancient relationship between humans\, our keystone nut trees\, and fire—and the ways we can work together again to revitalize our world. \nSpeaker’s bio: Elspeth Hay is the creator and host of the Local Food Report\, a weekly feature that has aired on the Cape and Islands NPR station since 2008\, and the author of the book Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food. Deeply immersed in her own local-food system\, she writes and reports for print\, radio\, and online media with a focus on food\, the environment\, and the people\, places\, and ideas that feed us. You can learn more about her work at elspethhay.com. \nThis class is online only. \nRegister Here \nFee\nThis event is free\, however\, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! \n\nContact\nJonathan Bates\nAgroforestry Educator\njb2663@cornell.edu\n(607) 272-2292 ext. 171 URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/feed-us-with-trees-humans-as-a-keystone-species-2026-02-26/ LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/feed-us-with-trees-humans-as-a-keystone-species-2026-02-26/ CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feed-us-with-trees-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County":MAILTO:tompkins@cornell.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR