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SUMMARY:Protecting Against Murphy's Law
DESCRIPTION:Good ole’ Murphy’s Law is probably the best description of what it’s like to be a farmer that there is! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist\, Katelyn Walley-Stoll\, to learn more about the 5 areas of risk on farms and how to develop strategies to manage those risks. Participants will have the opportunity to identify areas of risk on their own farms and brainstorm ways to (try to) prevent the inevitable.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/protecting-against-murphys-law-2/2023-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Backyard Beef
DESCRIPTION:Raise High-Quality Beef in Your Own Backyard! You don’t have to have a large herd of beef cattle to raise your own – just a couple will do! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Livestock Specialist\, Amy Barkley\, to learn more about micro-scale beef production including breed selection\, housing requirements\, nutrition\, and common health issues. Participants will leave with the confidence to raise beef on their own!
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/backyard-beef/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Minding Your Marketing P's and Q's
DESCRIPTION:You grew the thing – now what? Marketing often comes at the end of the growing season\, when we’re faced with trying to figure out who and how to sell our farm products! But\, farm profitability and success can improve quickly when you spend time thinking about marketing right from the beginning. Join Farm Business Management Specialist\, Katelyn Walley-Stoll\, to learn more about creating a marketing plan for your farm. Participants will receive printable and fillable resources to customize for their own farm business.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/minding-your-marketing-ps-and-qs/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Goat Discussion Circle
DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy\, Livestock\, and Field Crops Specialists Katelyn Walley-Stoll and Amy Barkley have organized an engaging and flexible discussion group for new and interested goat farmers. This will be the culminating event to a four-part goat education series conducted last year. The group welcomes attendees regardless of their previous experience with goats and aims to discuss all aspects of incorporating goats as part of a small farm business. The session will cover fundamental topics and provide valuable insights and guidance on the next steps towards achieving participants’ goat-related aspirations. It also acknowledged the importance of fully understanding the commitment involved in goat farming.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/goat-discussion-circle/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Eastern NY Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Farmers and growers will have a unique opportunity to participate in Soil Health Field Tours\, visiting farms in northern Rensselaer and southern Washington Counties. The tours will provide valuable insights into soil health practices that local farmers have implemented in the region. Cornell researchers\, who are at the forefront of soil health and crop production\, and Cornell Cooperative Extension educators will be present on the site to answer any questions and discuss anything related to soil health and crop production. A BBQ dinner will be held after the tour\, allowing guests and hosts to socialize.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/eastern-ny-soil-health-climate-resiliency-field-day/
LOCATION:Eastern New York: Washington and Rensselaer Counties
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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CREATED:20250707T142809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T143306Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Against Murphy's Law
DESCRIPTION:Good ole’ Murphy’s Law is probably the best description of what it’s like to be a farmer that there is! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist\, Katelyn Walley-Stoll\, to learn more about the 5 areas of risk on farms and how to develop strategies to manage those risks. Participants will have the opportunity to identify areas of risk on their own farms and brainstorm ways to (try to) prevent the inevitable.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/protecting-against-murphys-law-2/2023-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:Coming Home to Self and Community
DESCRIPTION:“Community . . . is an environment where you can find a home in each other’s heart and soul. It is a living entity with spirit as its anchor\, where a group of people are empowered by one another\, by spirit\, and by the ancestors to be themselves\, to carry out their purpose\, and use their power responsibly.”                       —  Sobonfu Somé\, Welcoming Spirit Home \n\nIn this Retreat\, you will recenter in self and community by journeying through a carefully curated arc of themes. Incorporating teachings from diverse wisdom traditions\, clay\, mosaics\, movement\, embodiment exercises\, reflection\, writing and more\, “Coming Home” is designed to help us settle in ourselves and harness our gifts to serve our communities through bringing home the principles and practices to others. All content is grounded in the Courage & Renewal® approach which can be explored at https://couragerenewal.org/
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/coming-home-to-self-and-community/
LOCATION:Light on the Hill Retreat Center\, 209 Blake Hill Rd\, Van Etten\, NY\, 14889\, United States
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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SUMMARY:Veteran Cohort Tree Fruit Field Day
DESCRIPTION:This in-person event is designed and centered upon the veteran members of the Tree Fruit Production Cohort. Cohort members will hear from an experienced grower about the practical aspects of running an orchard and nursery. They will discuss grafting\, nursery tree production\, and initial care of young nursery trees\, and observe pruning techniques for young fruit trees. Additionally\, they will learn about Integrated Pest Management (IPM)\, including IPM for diseases\, insects\, and weeds common to New York fruit orchards\, and the IPM resources available from Cornell. Finally\, they will learn about pesticides\, their labels\, and how to apply them. Each participant will receive two fruit trees to take home.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/veteran-cohort-tree-fruit-field-day/
LOCATION:Jordan Hall\, Cornell AgriTech\, 630 W North Street\, Geneva\, NY\, 14456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000
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SUMMARY:Building a Flower Farm Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Susan Orellana-Clark founded Bristol Hills Lavender and Flower Farm in 2016. While grieving the loss of her veteran husband\, Susan found comfort and hope in working with soil and growing flowers. As someone who takes pride in her work and always strives for excellence\, Susan worked tirelessly to meet her customers’ expectations and her own standards of excellence. However\, she eventually realized that she was working to the point of exhaustion and needed to reevaluate her personal and professional values and goals. With a determination to continue farming\, Susan began implementing personal life/farm balance strategies to regain time with her family while ensuring the profitability of her business. \nAt this Farm Ops sponsored event\, Susan will discuss how her marketing plan and production operations have changed as she has prioritized what is important to her\, her family\, and her customers. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the farm and take home a peony to plant. Farm partners/spouses are welcome to attend. \nThis event is open to NY State veterans and their families.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/building-a-flower-farm-strategy/
LOCATION:Bristol Hills Lavendar and Flower Farm\, 8361 NY-5\, Bloomfield\, 14469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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SUMMARY:High Tunnel Construction Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:This event is perfect for veterans who want to learn about high tunnels and their benefits\, such as season extension\, plant protection from extreme weather\, and disease and insect prevention. Farmer veteran James Turrell is inviting fellow veterans to his farm to teach them about high tunnel basics. Participants will work together to put plastic on James’ high tunnel and learn about site selection considerations. After lunch\, James will discuss options for end walls\, ventilation\, irrigation\, what to plant\, and how high tunnels have impacted his farm business.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/high-tunnel-construction-workshop-for-veterans/
LOCATION:Turrell Farms\, 185 County Road 11\, Oneonta\, 13820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T113000
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SUMMARY:Pause\, Rest\, Be: Community Lunch and Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Shontaé Cannon-Buckley and Violet Stone on Saturday\, May 11th\, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm\, for a community lunch served by Breva Kitchen followed by conversation and restorative yoga drawn from the book “Pause\, Rest\, Be. Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change” by Octavia F. Raheem. Our gathering will take place in the Community Room at Massachusetts Avenue Project\, 387 Massachusetts Ave\, Buffalo\, NY 14213. Facilitators will share excerpts of Raheem’s wise words to inspire large and small group conversation. Raheem writes “With so much shifting\, now we are ready to go deeper. Alone and together. Let us begin with the end.” This gathering will focus on the theme of “Endings”. After some reflection and sharing\, a restorative yoga teacher will guide us spaciously in and out of the Pose for Endings\, Savasana. All are welcome; no yoga experience is necessary. \nDiego Castillo of Breva Kitchen is a cook from Colombia who believes in food that is whole\, healthy\, and made from scratch. Using seasonal ingredients and calling on his roots\, he’s serving up meals in Buffalo to encourage sharing and connection. \nWe can accommodate 15 participants. Please register at this link. \nSponsored by “Growing Together”\, a project of the Cornell Small Farms Program. \nAbout the facilitators: \nViolet Stone leads a wide range of retreats and workshops for the food and farming community\, drawing on themes of connection\, wellness\, purpose\, integrity and courage. She sees this work as contributing to a more inclusive ‘culture’ of agriculture where all voices are warmly welcomed\, honored\, and celebrated\, including the voices of our ‘inner teachers.’ \nShontaé Cannon-Buckley life’s work and goal is around abolition and ending mass incarceration in the United States. For the past ten years Shontaé has worked to reduce harm in all walks of life\, whether that be to the earth or carceral individuals. She believes we have to have sustainable and well-resourced options. While continuing to grow\, build\, and do whatever we can to prioritize all life\, we must learn new ways to be together. \nJen Russo has been teaching yoga all around Buffalo since 2008. She holds five yoga teaching certificates and is well known for her restorative yoga classes.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/pause-rest-be-community-lunch-and-conversation-circle/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Avenue Project\, 387 Massachusetts Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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SUMMARY:Beyond Knowledge and Skills: Teaching Who We Are
DESCRIPTION:Small Farms Online Course Instructor’s Retreat \nWe come together as online course instructors\, but the skills\, gifts\, and roles that come through us to serve the world are countless and ever evolving.  We are instructors\, yes\, but may also be farmers\, parents\, fire-builders\, chefs\, artists\, lawn mowers\, peace-makers\, dancers or any of hundreds of other roles. \nIn this genuine Retreat\, facilitators Violet Stone and Jamillah El Bey will guide us through a spacious exploration into the complexities of our identities\, values and gifts. Drawing perspectives from the work of globally respected educators Paulo Freire\, Audrey Lord and Parker Palmer\, we will look more closely at ‘who’ we bring to our educational work and our vocations in general. We will reflect on where we are shining and where we might be hiding in our vocational and professional roles. We’ll draw our day to a close by wondering into new ways we might integrate our gifts and strengths to enliven\, nourish and sustain ourselves and the communities we touch\, both in the online courses we teach and the many other ways we serve the world.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/beyond-knowledge-and-skills-teaching-who-we-are/
LOCATION:Light on the Hill Retreat Center\, 209 Blake Hill Rd\, Van Etten\, NY\, 14889\, United States
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T120000
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SUMMARY:Asha Laaya Regional Support Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, August 19th from 9:30am – noon at Asha Laaya Farm to begin getting to know Monu\, Jay\, and Tamla (three of Asha Laaya’s managers)\, and start exploring opportunities to support this energetic and expanding farm community.  Our time together Monday will focus on fellowship\, communication\, and learning.  We invite you to come ready to engage in meaningful connection\, offer attentive listening\, ask questions\, and be yourself. The forecast includes some light rain\, so we are currently planning for a mix of indoor and outdoor time—please bring your raincoat and/or umbrella. \nHosted by: \nViolet Stone\, Program Facilitator\, Cornell Small Farms Program\, Northeast SARE State Coordinator.\nMaryellen Sheehan\, Madison County CCE Agriculture & Commercial Horticulture Resource Educator.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/asha-laaya-regional-support-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Asha Laaya Farm\, 7691 Bridgeport Kirkville Rd\, Kirkville\, NY\, 13082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
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SUMMARY:Getting to the Root of Fear for Farmers and Earthworkers
DESCRIPTION: Join urban earthworkers and herbalists Jawhara Taitt and Angel Torres for a transformative virtual workshop oncalled “Getting to the Root of Fear“.  An important element of this workshop is trust.  We invite all participants who strive toward being attentive and present for the entire 2 hour session. Please join us from a comfortable\, quiet space where confidentially is possible.\n\nAbout the Program:\nWe created this program to help humans heal through community. Fear disrupts our safe spaces\, need for unity\, feelings of peace and security. Through learning chakras and open and honest discussions with each other\, this workshop will help us address and work through our fears. Chakra systems offer an integrated perspective on the mind and body connection. The Root chakra is our foundation that makes us feel secure and grounded. When the root chakra is open\, humans feel confident in their ability to overcome challenges. We will use physical\, mental and emotional exercises to sense the root chakra to get a better understanding of what it is. Addressing its fear based blockages while maintaining deep confidentiality\, open honesty\, without fixing\, saving\, or advising one another\, and tending to your own inner teacher. Thank you to anyone willing to take this journey with us.\n\n\nYou’ll need: \n\n\n\nA comfortable seated position on a carpet\, blanket\, floor\, a yoga mat or whatever is accessible to you.\n\n\nUse as many blankets cushions\, and couch pillows as you can to make the exercises warm\, relaxing\, inviting\n\n\nPen and paper\n\n\n\nMeet Your Facilitators: \n\n\nJawhara Taitt\nHello I’m your co-Facilitator and creator of this program. Raised on occupied land of the Lenape People in Brooklyn New York\, I was able to grow and learn from the different cultures and environments the city provided. Spiritually I’ve been born with my eyes open\, I am a dream walker and prophetess. I was given the ancestral gifts of divination \, mediumship\, earth working\, and healing. I’ve also worked as a death doula for 10+ years helping those through the great transition with peace care and love. I run an online business that specializes in connecting people with herbs to connect deeper into self.  This program was created to help people connect deeper into self with guided introspection.  Thank you for your time and trust.\n\n\nAngel Torres\nHi\, I’m  an artist and earth worker.  I’m Boricua\, of Boriken\, of the taino-arawak people. I’m a newer herbalist\, mostly making medicines for my friends and family with herbs from Nos Cuidamos/Puerto Rico/and Farms upstate. Nos Cuidamos is a community based urban farm located in Bushwick supported by Bori elders and friends. I am currently occupying Lenape Land in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/42605/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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SUMMARY:Vibe O'clock: A Celebration of Wellness at Rabbit Hole Farm
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at this celebration of farmer and earthworker wellness. Herbal Workshop by Jamillah of Mawu Lisa Music by Meliq\, Tashonda\, Haleem\, and Venus.  Teas by Meliq and vegan refreshments provided. Cosponsored by the Cornell Small Farms Program’s Growing Together Project.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/vibe-oclock-a-celebration-of-wellness-at-rabbit-hole-farm/
LOCATION:Rabbit Hole Farm\, 38 Rose Terrace\, Newark\, 07108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
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SUMMARY:Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to invite small-scale farmers\, earth tenders and earth workers to a Shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop at Hawk Meadow Farm in Trumansburg\, NY.  We welcome mushroom enthusiasts of all backgrounds\, identities and stages to join us for this hands-on\, comprehensive introduction led by expert\, Steve Sierigk. In addition to a hands-on segment of mushroom log inoculation\, the workshop will provide insights into the logistical and economic aspects of managing a shiitake mushroom enterprise\, including log yard design\, pest management\, humidity regulation\, and seasonal rhythms influencing mushroom productivity. \nIn this workshop we will cover the basics of outdoor cultivation of shiitake mushrooms on logs in a natural woodland setting.  These production techniques result in the highest quality shiitake that can be produced.  These principles can be applied to many other wood digesting mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane and Oyster.  We will cover tree species selection\, sourcing supplies such as inoculum strain selection (myceliated sawdust) and necessary tools. We will also discuss the best management practices for outdoor cultivation of wood digesting mushrooms.  Also discussed will be marketing and the finances behind natural log production.  Participants will have the opportunity to tour our production yards where you can see the principles of production in action.  This form of agriculture is perfect for anyone wanting to incorporate their woodlands into applied agroforestry. We will leave plenty of time for questions.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/shiitake-mushroom-cultivation-workshop/
LOCATION:Hawk Meadow Farm\, 5066 Mott Evans Rd.\, Trumansburg\, NY\, 14886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T160000
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SUMMARY:Teachings of Leaves: Let Go\, Lay Down\, Rest & Rejoice
DESCRIPTION:Farming can bring joy\, delight\, and awe\, from apples reddening to lambs leaping. It can also be tireless and demanding. The energy and attention required to tend and harvest abundant food on any scale can make it hard to live in balance with life’s many other demands. When we consider the additional stresses of living during these times — extreme weather\, hurried schedules\, distracting technology\, and distressing world news running in the background\, it’s not surprising many of us are feeling pulled in too many directions. \nIf you’re feeling the need to pause\, rest and lay some things down\, our Growing Together project will be hosting an in-person retreat titled “Teachings of Leaves: Let Go\, Lay Down\, Rest & Rejoice.” This retreat is especially for farmers\, growers\, earth-workers and tenders who live in New York. \nYou’ll join a community of 25 farmers and earthworkers of diverse ages and identities for a facilitated journey that mimics the movement of autumn leaves. Through time in small groups\, large groups and in solitude\, we’ll explore the following themes: 1. “Let go\, lay down\, rest” 2. “Grounding\, meeting the earth\, reconnection to source” and 3. “Joy & delight.” \nOur program includes a variety of modes through which we will reflect and engage with the unique questions and challenges presented at this moment of our lives. Throughout the retreat we will explore teachings from diverse wisdom traditions\, yoga sessions\, meditations\, journaling/sketching\, hands-on activities\, outdoor walks\, rest/nap time\, sound healing\, and more. At junctures\, the group will be offered two concurrent sessions to accommodate different preferences and interests – for example – movement versus stillness\, or heading outside versus staying indoors. \nThe retreat is grounded in a set of principles and practices drawn from the Center for Courage & Renewal approach. The Courage & Renewal approach helps us actively and intentionally choose to nurture ways of being with ourselves and one another that move against the violent\, oppressive forces that create personal and societal division. \nOur team of facilitators work collaboratively on designing retreats and programs so that each can bring their unique style\, skills and gifts to the experience. They include: \n\nDamon Brangman (he/him)\, a farmer/educator and musician founded Roots Rising Farm to offer hands on garden education through school and community gardens\nHimanee Gupta (she/her)\, a farmer\, writer\, and professor who sows seeds to provide food\, uses words to form ideas\, and creates thoughts to help guide herself and others through learnings to sustain future generations\nKate Cowie-Haskell (they/them)\, a former farm worker and aspiring farm owner with a background in anthropology and storytelling\, currently focused on supporting spiritual care for earth-workers\nViolet Stone (she/her)\, an earthworker and educator with the Small Farms Program\, leads a wide range of retreats and workshops for the agricultural community drawing on themes of connection\, wellness\, purpose\, integrity and courage\n\nWe will gather together at Light on the Hill\, a retreat center perched high in the hills of Van Etten in Central/Upstate New York\, that provides a space where seekers can find peace and solace away from their everyday pursuits. The center is located on 236 acres of woods\, streams\, gorges\, and walking paths\, and offers panoramic views as distant as Pennsylvania. Inner Light Lodge is a spacious and light-filled dwelling surrounded by nature and glorious views. Participants may request single or double occupancy rooms with access to shared bathrooms with showers. \nThe application is now open through Friday\, October 4\, or until the wait list is filled. We aim for a group of participants that includes people of diverse ages\, places\, genders and backgrounds who are aligned with the retreat offering. Applicants will be notified by October 11. If selected\, you’ll be responsible for a sliding cost registration fee of $130 – $310 to enroll in the program. Full scholarships are available for members of the BIPOC community\, veterans and low income applicants. The registration fee or scholarship gift includes lodging and meals. Travel is the responsibility of the participant. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Violet Stone\, the Growing Together project coordinator\, at vws7@cornell.edu or 607-339-5014.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/teachings-of-leaves-let-go-lay-down-rest-rejoice/
LOCATION:Light on the Hill Retreat Center\, 209 Blake Hill Rd\, Van Etten\, NY\, 14889\, United States
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T180000
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SUMMARY:Plan or Improve Your Food Business Series
DESCRIPTION:Plan or Improve Your Food Business Series \nThis unique offering is for food producers and entrepreneurs in northern New York. It’s best suited to producers who want to engage in making improvements to their business in a supportive environment with like-minded local entrepreneurs and instructors. Participants of all backgrounds and skill levels are encouraged to participate. This includes individuals in the planning stages as well as existing business owners eager to gain new skills. \nEach of the 4 webinars will focus on a particular facet of managing a food business. Every session will include a presentation\, activity for the group\, plus resources to learn more after each session including recorded conversations with other small NYS food entrepreneurs. Sessions 1-4 are webinars held on Zoom 6:00-7:30pm on a weekday. See below for exact days. \nRegister once to sign up for the entire online series and attend the sessions of your choice. Participants will have separate chance to sign up for closing field trip to three St. Lawrence County commercial kitchens. \nSession 1: Understanding Food Business Types\, Thursday\, January 9th \n\nThis session offers an overview of the landscape of making food products in New York State including the relationship and responsibilities of the various regulatory bodies that may affect your business including: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\, US Dept of Agriculture (USDA)\, Department of Health (DOH)\, and NYS Ag and Markets (NYSAM). The session covers the differences and similarities of the various permits for selling food including Home Processing Registration\, 20C Food Processing License\, and Food Service Permit.\n\nSession 2: Estimating Costs of Starting a Food Business\, Thursday\, January 16th \n\nIt’s frustrating and possibly damaging for a new food entrepreneur when your passion for making a food product is obstructed by unexpected costs. This session offers an overview of types of costs to help guide decisions for the scale and efficiency needed to achieve profitability. Each participant will receive tools for your own planning including a checklist of possible costs as well as a spreadsheet to plug in various figures to get a better sense of the cost per unit of food produced.\n\nSession 3: Tackling Recipe Approvals\, Record Keeping\, and Food Safety\, Thursday\, January 23rd \n\nDo I need to get my recipe approved to sell? What is a process authority? How do critical control points relate to the products I want to make? What do I need to record when I make each batch of product? This session will answer all these questions and more.\n\nSession 4: Creating Effective and Legal Product Labels\, Thursday\, January 30th \n\nWhen selling food products to others\, entrepreneurs need to capture the attention of buyers while communicating certain information that is legally required. This session offers a window into the legalities of food labeling\, requirements for allergen declarations\, nutrition panels and health claims. It also touches on considerations for marketing and branding your product\, including an interactive break-out session.\n\nSession 5: In-person\, Saturday\, February 1st\, approx 10am-3pm \n\nTour three varying kitchens located in St. Lawrence County plus enjoy locally sourced lunch and conversation. Mingle with other beginning stages food entrepreneurs\, tour the Harvest Kitchen for a mock inspection that covers expectations of commercial kitchen space. Session 5 will have a separate registration available in January.\n\nOnce you have registered for the course\, you will be directed to Paypal\, our credit card payment provider. You DO NOT have to join Paypal to pay. Please look under the form on the first Paypal page you are directed to and click on “PAY BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD”. This way you can pay without opening a Paypal account. \nIf you are a veteran or active military\, the full registration fee can be covered by FarmOps\, a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. Please mark on the registration if you are a veteran who would like to use this subsidy to cover the class registration fee. \nRegister Here!\n\nThe course instructor for this series is Flip Filippi. She is the Local Foods Program Leader at the Extension Learning Farm and manages the onsite shared-use space the Harvest Kitchen. Flip works with everyone from producers looking to create value-added products to consumers eager to access foods produced in the region. Flip has a Master’s in Education\, and has completed trainings as Master Food Preserver\, Food Safety Manager’s Training\, Better Process Control School for Acidified Products\, and FSMA Regulations for Small Food Producers. A guest presenter in the course is Colin Hostetter\, Farm Business Management Specialist\, who will share information during session two. \nWhat should I expect in the online classes? Each online class will include a presentation from the instructor covering new material as well as an activity and period of Q and A. Participants will gain perspective on the questions to ask to make important decisions to adapt their business. Every session will introduce new resources and goodies for entrepreneurs to use as they improve their businesses. Also\, instructor is available immediately after each class ends to stay online 7:30-8pm to chat about other questions participants may have that are beyond the current days topic. \nAre there resources beyond the webinars available? Yes\, many! In addition to the workshop recordings and access to the slides\, course participants will gain access to specially developed resources such as spreadsheets\, video conversations with NYS food entrepreneurs\, and more. \nCan I attend just one session? Participants can attend every week to experience the entire course OR simply participate in the session that is most useful for them. Click below to sign up for any or all of the four online sessions. \nDoes this registration include the field trip? The final event of the class gives participants a chance to tour three varying kitchens plus enjoy locally sourced lunch and conversation. This costs $15 and requires a separate registration. The registration is separate so that learners from across NY can participate in the webinars\, but may not be in driving distance of St. Lawrence County to take advantage of the field trip. This RSVP sign-up will become available after the programming begins. \nThis programming is made possible with funding from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/plan-or-improve-your-food-business-series/
ORGANIZER;CN="Flip Filippi":MAILTO:mpf65@cornell.edu
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/plan-or-improve-your-food-business-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250108T192811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T193507Z
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SUMMARY:30-Hour Pesticide Technician Eligibility Training
DESCRIPTION:DATES:\nFebruary 4 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nFebruary 6 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nFebruary 11 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nFebruary 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nFebruary 18 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM \nCOST:\nEntire Course: $500.00\nIndividual Sessions: $55.00 \nREGISTRATION: Register Here \nIf you are getting recertification credits you will be asked to provide your current NYSDEC license when signing in at the event.  \n—————————————————————————————————- \n30-HOUR COURSE OVERVIEW \nThe 30 Hour Course is a series of classes for individuals working in the horticulture industry who need certification as a commercial pesticide applicator technician in NYS DEC categories 3 and 25. Upon completion of the 30 Hour Course applicants are eligible to take the core and one category exam administered by the NYS DEC – CLICK HERE FOR EXAM LINK \nDEC APPLICATION PROCESS \nCLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION \nPesticide Applicator/Technician Certification \nCLICK HERE FOR CERTIFICATION \n—————————————————————————————————- \nDETAILED SESSION SCHEDULE: \nSession 1 – Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025  (9:00 AM to 12:15 PM)\nDEC Rules and Regulations\, Updates.*\nChris Wainwright\, NYS DEC.\nRules and regulations required to become a certified pesticide applicator\, detailed look at the requirements for record keeping and reporting. Questions asked and information required at on-site inspection explained. \nSession 2 – Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 3:00 PM) –\nPersonal Protective Equipment\, Pesticide Exposure Risk and Toxicity & Interpreting Pesticide Labels.*\nMike Stanyard\, Cornell University NWNY Dairy\, Livestock and Field Crops Team.\nPersonal safety is key when using pesticides. This session describes what is and what is not appropriate for use. Reading a label correctly is critical both to making an effective application and to protect people and the environment by preventing misuse of product. \nSession 3 – Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025 (3:15 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nAn In-Depth Look at IPM.*\nMarci Muller\, CCE-Monroe Horticulture Team Leader\nUnderstand the 6 steps of IPM and techniques for monitoring\, identification of the pest\, the biology\, thresholds\, control options\, and evaluation. \nSession 4 – Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 12:15 PM) –\nApplied Ornamental Entomology.*\nLiz Berkeley\, CCE-Monroe Plant Insect & Disease Diagnostic Clinic. \nCorrect identification of insect pests is a prerequisite to developing a management plan. Participants will gain an understanding of insect identification\, lifecycles\, feeding patterns\, and damage to landscape ornamental plants along with cultural\, alternative\, and traditional management options. \nSession 5 – Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 3:15 PM) –\nIntro to Turfgrass and Their Diseases.*\nWalter Nelson\, Horticulturist\, Retired\, CCE-Monroe.\nCovers pesticide security including proper transportation\, storage\, and disposal\, safety precaution issues including poisoning symptoms\, residue\, and tolerance. Fundamental concepts of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will be presented. \nSession 6 – Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 (3:15 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nPesticides\, Water\, and the Environment.*\nWalter Nelson\, Horticulturist\, Retired\, CCE-Monroe.\nParticipants will gain knowledge of turf insects\, scouting and monitoring techniques\, traditional and alternative control options will be discussed. \nSession 7 – Tuesday\, February 11\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 12:15 PM)\nTurfgrass Pests.*\nKyle Wickings\, Cornell University.\nParticipants will gain knowledge of turf insects\, scouting and monitoring techniques\, traditional and alternative control options will be discussed. \nSession 8 – Tuesday\, February 11\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nCritters in the Landscape.*\nPaul Curtis\, Dept. of Natural Resources\, Cornell University.\nCovers the legal framework and management of damage caused by wildlife in lawn and landscapes. Cultural practices\, pesticide use\, and other management techniques will be discussed. \nSession 9 – Thursday\, February 13\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM) –\nPesticide Core Competency I.*\nMike Helms\, Pesticide Safety Education Program\, Cornell University. \nThis session covers the types of plant diseases seen in our landscapes and gardens. Focuses on understanding the fungal\, bacterial\, and viral pathogens causing diseases. Various methods discussed for management of plant diseases. Spotted Lantern Fly will also be discussed. \nSession 10 – Thursday\, February 13\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nPesticide Core Competency II.*\nMike Helms\, Pesticide Safety Education Program\, Cornell University.\nCovers pesticide security including proper transportation\, storage\, and disposal\, safety precaution issues including poisoning symptoms\, residue\, and tolerance. Fundamental concepts of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will be presented. \nSession 11 – Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 12:15 PM) –\nOrnamental Plant Pathology.*\nBrian Eshenaur\, NYS IPM\, Ornamentals Educator.\nThis session covers the types of plant diseases seen in our landscapes and gardens. Focuses on understanding the fungal\, bacterial\, and viral pathogens causing diseases. Various methods discussed for management of plant diseases. Updates on Spotted Lantern Fly will also be discussed. \nSession 12 – Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nWeeds of the Landscape.*\nLiz Berkeley\, CCE-Monroe Plant Insect and Disease Diagnostic Clinic.\nWeed identification is key to creating a management plan. Attendees will be instructed how to identify common and invasive weeds. Pesticide resistance and management. Cultural and pesticide management options will be covered.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/30-hour-pesticide-technician-eligibility-training/
LOCATION:Helmer Nature Center\, 154 Pinegrove Ave\, Irondequoit\, NY\, 14617\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marci Muller":MAILTO:mem545@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T083000
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CREATED:20250702T181106Z
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SUMMARY:Grafting Across Time and Technique with Roger Ort
DESCRIPTION:Farm Ops is offering a virtual seminar led by Roger Ort\, owner and head grower at Ort Family Farm\, to explore the fascinating world of grafting. Roger will guide you through the rich history and practical techniques of this ancient horticultural practice. With decades of experience and a passion for unusual fruits\, Roger has honed his expertise as a Pennsylvania Nurseryman\, a landscape and nursery manager\, and an educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Now retired\, Roger focuses entirely on growing heritage fruit trees\, unusual small fruits\, and grafted plants on Ort Family Farm in the beautiful Finger Lakes region. \nIn this interactive session designed for both beginner and intermediate growers\, participants will learn foundational grafting principles\, including step-by-step methods like whip\, cleft\, and bud grafting. Discover how these techniques can enhance crop production\, preserve plant genetics\, and help you cultivate unique fruit varieties. \nWhether you’re a veteran exploring farming as a new venture or looking to refine your skills\, this seminar offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to apply on your farm or in your garden. This is a virtual seminar\, open exclusively to veterans residing in New York State. Reserve your spot today and begin mastering the art of grafting. \nKey Topics: \n\nThe historical development of grafting\nDifferent types of grafting methods (e.g.\, whip and tongue\, cleft\, bark\, and side grafting)\nApplications and benefits of grafting in modern horticulture
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/grafting-across-time-and-technique-with-roger-ort/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250702T162252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T181306Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Beekeeping for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the art of beekeeping and its vital role in our ecosystem? Join us for an engaging seminar where we’ll explore the basics of caring for bees\, from hive management to harvesting honey. This session\, led by experienced beekeeper and livestock management specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension\, Amy Barkley\, will equip you with valuable insights to start your beekeeping efforts.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/basics-of-beekeeping-for-veterans/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250702T160844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T181526Z
UID:10000124-1742407200-1742412600@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Fencing 101
DESCRIPTION:How do you choose fencing that’s right for you and your animals? How do you know which products you’ll need to purchase and install? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialists\, Amy Barkley and Katelyn Walley\, to learn more about fencing type\, installation\, maintenance\, cost and product evaluation\, and time requirements. This is a two part series.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/fencing-101/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250702T174143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T174220Z
UID:10000129-1742554800-1742565600@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Roots to Branches: Hands-On Grafting Experience
DESCRIPTION:Farm Ops\, in collaboration with Ort Family Farm\, is excited to host an exclusive hands-on grafting workshop. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice grafting techniques on tree fruit\, receiving instruction from Roger Ort\, an experienced horticulturist and farmer. Participants will get to work with select rootstocks and scions\, gaining practical experience in grafting their own fruit tree. At the end of the workshop\, you will take home three of your very own grafted trees to nurture and grow. Roger will provide Information on the crucial first year of care for your newly grafted trees. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nReview of grafting techniques\nGrafting demonstration\nHands-on\, instructor led grafting activity; all materials provided\, you will take home your grafted tree\nTake-home grafting package\, which will include two additional trees (apple rootstocks)\, apple scion wood to graft at home. Kit will also include parafilm\, grafting wax\, grafting bands\, potting soil\, and grafting knife for at home practice.\nInformation on taking care of your grafted tree during year 1\nTime to connect with other veterans
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/roots-to-branches-hands-on-grafting-experience/
LOCATION:Jordan Hall\, Cornell AgriTech\, 630 W North Street\, Geneva\, NY\, 14456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250702T160844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T181526Z
UID:10000125-1743012000-1743017400@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Fencing 101
DESCRIPTION:How do you choose fencing that’s right for you and your animals? How do you know which products you’ll need to purchase and install? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialists\, Amy Barkley and Katelyn Walley\, to learn more about fencing type\, installation\, maintenance\, cost and product evaluation\, and time requirements. This is a two part series.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/fencing-101/2025-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250418T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153308Z
UID:10000032-1745488800-1745492400@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Updates on the Federal Funding Freeze and Terminations
DESCRIPTION:Have you been impacted by the federal funding freeze? Are you working with individuals who have been impacted and want to learn more? Join Farm Commons for a discussion of the latest legal issues and perspectives around the federal funding freeze and terminations. \nDuring this webinar\, we will: \n\nShare new and improved resources available; and\,\nDiscuss the termination and reapplication activity surrounding the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program\, including the opportunity for appeal.\n\nThis webinar is free and will be recorded\, so make sure to register today!\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nHave questions or need assistance with registration? Reach out to us at info@farmcommons.org
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/updates-on-the-federal-funding-freeze-and-terminations/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farm Commons":MAILTO:info@farmcommons.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250418T154423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154423Z
UID:10000033-1745503200-1745514000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop and soil health research and resources: \n\nNew cover crop breeding material\nCover crop decision support tools\nNational cover crop root research\nSoil health trailer\n\nContact ccbn@cornell.edu with questions \nBrought to you by: \nCenter for Regenerative Agriculture \nCover Crop Breeding \nCornell CALS \nNew York Soil Health
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/cover-crop-soil-health-field-day/
LOCATION:Thompson Research Farm\, 133 Fall Creek Rd.\, Freeville\, NY\, 13068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250617T175209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T175809Z
UID:10000108-1745586000-1745596800@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Farm Ops Orchard tour of Ort Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event is offered exclusively for New York State veterans and their families through funding from NYSDAM.\nFarm Ops\, in collaboration with Ort Family Farm\, invites veterans to an exclusive tour focused on orchard management and specialty crop production. This in-person event offers an in-depth exploration of the farm’s impressive orchard\, home to more than 600 heritage fruit trees\, three acres of unique small fruiting plants\, and a high tunnel where the successfully grow figs year-round. Participants will gain insight into managing diverse tree fruit crops\, including pawpaws\, persimmons\, mulberries\, medlar\, quince\, apples\, pears\, and more. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nGuided tour of the orchard\, high tunnel\, greenhouses\, and specialty plant areas\nDiscussion of orchard management practices\, including pest and disease control\, soil health\, and pruning techniques\nInsights into growing and managing heritage fruit trees and rare fruit varieties\nTime to connect with fellow veterans interested in agriculture
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/farm-ops-orchard-tour-of-ort-family-farm/
LOCATION:Ort Family Farm\, 2761 Yorski Rd\, Bradford\, NY\, 14815\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250402T173233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T165313Z
UID:10000023-1745598600-1745605800@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Groundswell BCS Tractor Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn safe tractor operation and basic maintenance practices. Whether you’re new to tractors or just looking to brush up on your skills\, this workshop is designed for all experience levels. \n\nLearn safe BCS Tractor operation.\nHands-on training for all skill levels.\nSimple maintenance tips to keep your tractor in top shape.\nGain confidence in using your equipment.\nPerfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills.\nAffordable: Pay What You Can Based on a Sliding Scale.\n\nScholarships Available! \nDon’t miss this opportunity—sign up now!
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/groundswell-bcs-tractor-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Groundswell\, 100 Rachel Carson Way\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042810
CREATED:20250409T191521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T191658Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Farmer Wellness Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Farmers\, earth-workers and growers from across the Finger Lakes region are invited to gather together for an upcoming farmer wellness event\, hosted by the Growing Together project of the Cornell Small Farms Program.  \nJoin us to make new connections\, invest in self-care\, and expand your toolkit of wellness practices before launching into the growing season. Our facilitation team of farmers and earth-workers will lead sessions featuring Qigong longevity exercises\, instrumental sound healing\, co-creating with cut flowers\, and Kripalu-style yoga.   \nThis free event is hosted by Growing Together\, a project of the Cornell Small Farms Program.  Space is limited\, please register to ensure your spot. \n\nSchedule\n5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Arrival & Appetizers | Fellowship\n5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Welcome | Opening\n5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Choose a Wellness Session\nSession 1a: 16 Longevity Exercises\nThese exercises have been used as a traditional method of rehabilitation and sports therapy; they are easy to learn and easy to practice. The 45 minute set combines breathing techniques\, gentle stances\, and coordinated movements to improve range of motion\, flexibility\, balance and circulation; every joint of the body is mobilized over the course of the set. The exercises can be practiced seated if standing is not possible. The reputed Doctor of Chinese Medicine\, Wang Jiwu\, created this series of exercises in the 1930s to serve as a front-line therapy at his busy clinic in Beijing. Distilled from the centuries old method of Xingyi Quan (“form mind boxing”)\, the Longevity Exercises artfully combine physical movement with intention to stretch and “clean” all the joints of the body while balancing the energetic system.\nFacilitator:  Connor Youngerman\, Cornell Small Farms Program \nSession 1b: Sound Healing \nParticipants are welcome to rest\, sit or dance in whatever way you’re moved during this unique sound healing session with drums\, flutes\, stringed instruments\, gongs and singing bowls. Damon and friends bring an improvisational approach to sound healing\, tuning in to the energy of the music and the room to guide the musical sounds and vibrations.  Facilitators: Damon Brangman\, Scott Pardee and friends \n6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Transition Time | Fellowship \n6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Choose a Wellness Session\nSession 2a: Yoga: Root Down\, Rise Up \nThis Kripalu-style yoga session is all about connecting with the energy of the Earth\, rooting down and rising up. We’ll start with some breathwork\, then some gentle exercises to warm the body and flow into a series of postures designed to exercise and invigorate the entire body before settling into a restful savasana. You’ll leave feeling centered and prepared to engage with your own Earth work with renewed joy and vigor.\nFacilitator:  Himanee Gupta-Carlson\n \nSession 2b: Co-creating with Cut Flowers\nThose of us who sell cut flowers are skilled in quickly and efficiently constructing dazzling bouquets. But as we scramble to fill orders and make sales\, we can sometimes overlook the beauty and magnificence of our flower companions. In this session\, we’ll start by simply slowing down and becoming present.  We’ll bring our awareness to the beauty and energy of the cut flowers around us\, taking time to really notice and appreciate their offerings. Then\, we will create bouquets with the flowers that speak most to us\, focusing on creativity rather than technique. Bring a bouquet home\, and offer a second one as a gift to another participant in the closing circle.\nFacilitator: Violet Stone\, Cornell Small Farms Program \n7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Closing Circle \n\nAbout the Facilitators\nDamon Brangman. Born and raised in the island of Bermuda\, Damon Brangman a farmer/educator and musician founded Roots Rising Farm to offer hands on garden education through school and community gardens.  Damon started farming at a young age\, and his inspiration to grow food was his grandmother’s love of fresh vegetables. Through the curiosity of other youth in the community\, he felt inclined to share the knowledge he was gaining from gardening\, and also give them the opportunity to connect to the land. Damon traveled to New York City to study music production in 1997\, and while there he became sick\, and decided to attend a body/mind retreat in Ithaca\, NY during the summer. The experience of a raw food diet\, meditation\, and yoga\, encouraged him to make changes in his lifestyle\, and eventually move to Ithaca a few years later.  Having a strong background in music\, and determined to continue healing from Crohn’s disease\, he produces music with the intention of healing himself while also assisting others on their own personal healing journey.  The earth is healing itself\, and we play an important role in allowing the process to heal us\, if we can only stop for a moment and listen. \nHimanee Gupta-Carlson is a farmer\, writer\, and professor who sows seeds to provide food\, uses words to form ideas\, and creates thoughts to help guide herself and others through learnings to sustain future generations. She also has written\, spoken\, taught\, and pondered extensively on the relationships between land\, food\, and spirituality and has drawn on her own experiences as a farmer and daughter of immigrant Indian parents in reflecting on her place in North American settler-colonialist spaces. A desire to contribute to the healing of historic intergenerational violence and ongoing trauma led her in 2022 to the Cornell Small Farm’s Reconnecting With Purpose Retreat\, from which she was motivated to rekindle prior work with Reiki and to fulfill a long-held desire to transform her practice of yoga into teaching it herself. Since becoming certified through the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health\, she has led yoga workshops at numerous academic conferences and in community classes in the Saratoga area\, where she lives\, farms\, and teaches at SUNY Empire State University. Her hope is to meet students where they are at\, and to guide them to find peace\, grounding\, rejuvenation\, contentment\, and hope. \nViolet Stone leads a wide range of retreats and workshops for the agricultural community drawing on themes of connection\, wellness\, purpose\, integrity and courage. She sees this work as contributing to a more inclusive ‘culture’ of agriculture where all voices are warmly welcomed\, honored and celebrated\, including the  voice of our intuition or inner teacher. In this highly technological age of automation and artificial intelligence\, we have much to gain from the act of offering one another genuine listening\, open-hearted attention\, and wonder. Violet has led programs for the Cornell Small Farms Program since 2007 and has also served as the New York Northeast SARE Professional Development Coordinator since 2009. All of her programs are aligned with the principles of the Center for Courage and Renewal. \nConnor Youngerman is a certified instructor of xingyi quan\, bagua zhang\, and qigong through the North American Tang Shou Tao Association and has been training and teaching traditional martial and medical arts for 17 years. Connor is the agroforestry and mushroom production specialist for the Cornell Small Farms Program\, and grew up on a small family farm in Prince Edward Island\,  Canada.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/spring-farmer-wellness-sampler/
LOCATION:Foundation of Light\, 391 Turkey Hill Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Growing Together
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SUMMARY:Fruitful Grounds: An Orchard Tour of Fruit-Bearing Trees at Ort Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:Farm Ops is proud to partner with Ort Family Farm to offer farmer veterans an exclusive in-person tour\, exploring orchard management and specialty crop production. This event is ideal for those interested in sustainable farming\, expanding agricultural knowledge\, and learning how a diverse orchard thrives in New York State. \nOrt Family Farm features more than 600 heritage fruit trees\, showcasing unique and underutilized varieties like paw paws\, persimmons\, mulberries\, medlar\, quince\, apples\, and pears. The farm’s diversity highlights opportunities for small-scale farmers to integrate specialty crops. Participants will also explore three acres of small fruiting plants and a high tunnel where figs are grown year-round\, demonstrating innovative season-extension techniques. \nThe tour includes expert guidance on caring for heritage trees\, managing pests and diseases\, and optimizing crop yields. Whether you’re an experienced tree fruit grower or newer to farming\, this event provides practical insights into sustainable orchard operations. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nGuided tour of the orchard\, high tunnel\, greenhouses\, and specialty plant areas\nDiscussion of orchard management practices\, including pest and disease control\, soil health\, and pruning techniques\nInsights into growing and managing heritage fruit trees and rare fruit varieties\nTime to connect with fellow veterans interested in agriculture
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/fruitful-grounds-an-orchard-tour-of-fruit-bearing-trees-at-ort-family-farm/
LOCATION:Ort Family Farm\, 2761 Yorski Rd\, Bradford\, NY\, 14815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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