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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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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
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SUMMARY:Smarter Irrigation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to understand\, set up\, and manage an efficient irrigation system in this hands-on\, informative workshop! We’ll cover system components\, choosing water sources\, drip vs. sprinkler methods\, smart controls\, troubleshooting\, and cost considerations-perfect for gardeners\, farmers\, and landowners looking to save water\, time\, and money. \nWe’re also offering Groundswell Center Scholarships to make this workshop more accessible to all. \nSign up: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_dR7YqJUkW8z2wElPn_rig
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/smarter-irrigation-workshop/
LOCATION:Groundswell\, 100 Rachel Carson Way\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081945
CREATED:20250617T164850Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Ops Virtual Seminar: Field-Expedient Photography
DESCRIPTION:This event is offered exclusively for New York State veterans through funding from NYSDAM.\n\nField-Expedient Photography: Capturing Your Farm’s Story with your Phone\nAs a veteran\, you know the value of adaptability\, attention to detail\, and getting the job done with the tools at hand. That same mindset that served you in uniform can help you take better photos\, with the gear you already have in your pocket\, so you can showcase your farm\, create a record of your efforts\, promote your work\, and connect with your customers. \nJoin Farm Ops for a 1.5-hour virtual seminar designed specifically for farmer veterans who want to take better photos using just their phone. This is an introductory period of instruction\, and attendees will be given exercises to practice to continue their learning progression past the information presented. Led by a former Marine Corps Combat Correspondent with more than 2 decades of professional photography experience\, this session will teach you how to: \n\nUse light\, framing\, and angles to create compelling images\nCapture stories that show your hard work\, dedication\, and daily life of your farm\nAvoid common mistakes that weaken your visual impact\nUse practical exercises to build your skills over time\n\nWhether you’re selling products\, applying for grants\, or simply sharing your journey\, strong visuals tell your story better than words alone. No fancy gear required – just your phone and a mission-focused approach.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/farm-ops-virtual-seminar-field-expedient-photography-capturing-your-farms-story-with-your-phone/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T150000
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SUMMARY:Livestock Fencing 101: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:This event is offered for free for New York State veterans through funding from NYSDAM.\nNon-veterans wishing to attend may register through Central New York Dairy\, Livestock & Field Crops here: CCE Registration Form \nJoin us for a hands-on livestock fencing workshop! This in-person event will introduce participants to the basics of fencing for livestock\, including a close look at common materials and practical techniques for installing both temporary and permanent systems. Please note: this workshop will not cover deer exclusion fencing. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nMorning Session: Learn how to set up two types of temporary fencing as part of a complete fencing system for pastured pigs. The methods taught here are transferable and can be adapted for a variety of other livestock systems.\nLunch: We’ll provide pizza\, salad\, and seltzer. Please bring a water bottle.\nAfternoon Session: Get hands-on experience building a corner assembly for a permanent fence. You’ll learn why corners are critical to fence stability and how to properly stretch and tension fence wire for lasting durability.\n\nThe workshop takes place at Turrell Farms in West Oneonta\, NY\, and will be led by Farmer Veterans James Turrell and Nina Saeli\, along with Ashley McFarland\, Area Livestock Specialist with CCE Central New York Dairy\, Livestock & Field Crops (CNYDLFC). \nWhether you’re just getting started with fencing or looking to sharpen your skills\, this workshop is a great opportunity to build confidence\, trade ideas with fellow farmers\, and gain practical experience you can use right away. Lunch is on us!
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/livestock-fencing-101-the-basics/
LOCATION:Turrell Farms\, 185 County Road 11\, Oneonta\, 13820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T170000
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SUMMARY:Seeds to Splendor Class Series: Seed Collecting 1 - Dry Processing
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical methods for harvesting and processing seeds using the dry processing method. \nCall 585.798.4265 for registration \nFree to attend but a donation of $5 is recommended
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/seeds-to-splendor-class-series-seed-collecting-1-dry-processing/
LOCATION:CCE Orleans Education Center\, 12690 State RT 31\, Albion\, NY\, 14411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T170000
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CREATED:20250605T164403Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Field Crop Production Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, in collaboration with NY Soil Health\, at Hudson Valley Farm Hub to discuss organic field crop production. \nFurther details and event registration will be posted soon!
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/organic-field-crop-production-field-day/
LOCATION:Hudson Valley Farm Hub\, 1875 Hurley Mountain Rd\, Hurley\, NY\, 12443\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000
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CREATED:20250605T142533Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Habitat Series: Grasslands - Non-Native and Invasive Grassland Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-hour weeknight webinar with presenter Cierra Williams\, Horticulture & Natural Resources Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County\, focusing on grassland plants.\nOver the course of the evening\, Cierra will introduce us to individual plants\, discuss the importance of nurturing native plants and beneficial non-native plants\, and discuss identifying and managing invasive plants for improved habitat health.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/healthy-habitat-series-grasslands-non-native-and-invasive-grassland-plants/
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/healthy-habitat-series-grasslands-non-native-and-invasive-grassland-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
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SUMMARY:Poultry Processing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join David Taylor at the Thistle Dew Farm on June 7th at 9am to take part in this crate to freezer poultry processing workshop. David will show you all the details about how to butcher your poultry and anyone wanting to participate can get some real hands-on instruction. Even better\, you can pay for the cost of raising the bird and take it home to put in your freezer. \n  \nFree to participate!
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/poultry-processing-workshop/
LOCATION:Thistle Dew Farm\, 7006 Bruce Rd\, Canastota\, NY\, 13032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
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CREATED:20250605T142900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T142900Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Habitat Series: Grassland Plants - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the David S. Smith Public Conservation Area in Evans Mills\, NY which contains large areas of old field grassland habitat that THTLT will be working to improve for pollinators over the next several years.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/healthy-habitat-series-grassland-plants-field-trip/
LOCATION:David S. Smith Public Conservation Area\, 25775 Taylor Rd\, Evan Mills\, NY\, 13637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T120000
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab\, run by Master Gardener volunteers\, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. \nPlease do not send in samples by mail. \nHotline number: (845) 677-5067
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/horticulture-hotline-diagnostic-lab-2025/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/horticulture-hotline-diagnostic-lab-2025/2025-06-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T190008Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Quality Workshop
DESCRIPTION:GUEST TRAINER: ABBY HENDERSON \nHudson Valley Textile Project \n-Wool- \nFiber Handling and Quality Assessment \nBest Practices on the Farm for Increased Fiber Quality \nHow to Skirt and Prepare your Fleeces for Sale or Personal Use
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/fiber-quality-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 392 Old Schuylerville Rd\, Greenwich\, NY\, 12834\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
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CREATED:20250604T194859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T194859Z
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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/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agritourism-monthly-webinar-series/2025-06-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081945
CREATED:20250605T150427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T150449Z
UID:10000082-1749574800-1749582000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Evento Social para Agricultores en Little Pebble Farm | Farmer Mixer at Little Pebble Farm
DESCRIPTION:¡Acompañanos en Little Pebble Farm para disfrutar de una excelente conversación y comunidad con agricultores experimentados\, principiantes y aspirantes en nuestra región! Esta es una comida compartida\, por favor traiga comida y refrescos para compartir. \nPara registrarse\, envíe un correo electrónico a beginnerfarmer@cornell.edu  \n\nJoin us at Little Pebble Farm for great conversation and community with seasoned\, beginner\, and aspiring farmers in our region! This is a potluck\, please bring food and drinks to share. \nTo resgister\, email beginnerfarmer@cornell.edu
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/evento-social-para-agricultores-en-little-pebble-farm-farmer-mixer-at-little-pebble-farm/
LOCATION:Little Pebble Farm\, 101-103 Knob Hill Road\, Wurstboro\, NY\, 12790\, United States
CATEGORIES:En Español
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081945
CREATED:20250605T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T151106Z
UID:10000084-1749578400-1749582000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Raising Meat Rabbits
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in raising meat rabbits or have started your own colony and are looking to expand your knowledge? Join us for a webinar where we will go into detail on how to care for and raise meat rabbits. The webinar will include these topics: different methods for raising rabbits\, identifying commercial breeds\, housing\, feeding\, breeding\, weaning\, health and disease\, meat regulations\, and processing. \nThis webinar will be led by Ashley Schoenborn\, CCE Columbia-Greene’s Agriculture Educator and hosted by CCE Ulster’s Livestock and Natural Resources Educator\, Kathryn Brignac.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/raising-meat-rabbits/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250604T192555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192703Z
UID:10000043-1749632400-1749643200@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab\, run by Master Gardener volunteers\, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. \nPlease do not send in samples by mail. \nHotline number: (845) 677-5067
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/horticulture-hotline-diagnostic-lab-2025/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/horticulture-hotline-diagnostic-lab-2025/2025-06-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250605T162152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T162227Z
UID:10000100-1749646800-1749650400@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Agricultural Co-Ops for Small Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Agricultural Cooperatives are member-owned organizations that can provide big benefits for those involved. In this webinar\, attendees will gain a high-level overview of the farmer co-op business model including the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a co-op strategy. \nThis webinar is for all producers\, regardless of size or enterprise\, who are thinking about starting a coop and to gain an understanding of what’s involved. Attendees will also learn details related to starting a co-op\, managing the organization\, how the financial structure of a co-op works\, and the benefits & potential challenges related to the co-op business model. \nPresented by Nicole Tommell\, Director of the Cooperative Enterprise Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agricultural-co-ops-for-small-farmers/
LOCATION:Warren Hall\, 350 Warren Hall\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250605T150847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T150847Z
UID:10000083-1749729600-1749733200@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Webinar with NY FarmNet
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the business support and personal well-being services NY Farm Net provides to New York’s agricultural community.  \nJoin us for a presentation\, and stay for a Q&A session! Learn about the free and confidential services available including business services such as: financial planning\, farm business planning\, transition and succession planning\, risk management and market diversification support. Additionally\, they offer personal well-being services including stress management\, mental health support\, family and relationship assistance\, crisis intervention\, and behavioral health resources.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/lunch-learn-webinar-with-ny-farmnet/
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/lunch-learn-webinar-with-ny-farmnet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250604T180834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T190046Z
UID:10000037-1749807000-1749826800@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety and Forestry BMP’s
DESCRIPTION:10:00 -11:30  \nChain Saw Safety – Martin Krause\, Agricultural Safety Specialist with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health\, will be teaching the chainsaw safety session. Perfect for beginners or experienced users needing a refresher. We’ll cover safety features and basic maintenance of the modern saw and learn kickback prevention techniques. Participants will be able to try on various PPE and learn ergonomic practices. Interested participants will learn to safely start up\, throttle up\, and turn off a saw. You may bring our own saw if you choose\, there will be no cutting in this class. \n  \n11:30 -12:00  \nIntro to NYS Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality – Emily Johnston\, SWCD District Technicians. This session will cover the background of what Best Management Practices are and why they are important to protect soil and water resources from erosion and pollution before\, during\, and after a timber harvest. \n  \nNoon  \nLunch will be provided at noon\, followed by a 1:00 PM session in the County Forest. The session\, Curtis Shaffer\, National Wild Turkey Federation\, and Emily Johnston will introduce best management practices\, their importance for protecting soil and water resources\, and implementation on forest roads and trails. Please dress prepared to be hiking in the woods on uneven terrain\, walk will be held rain or shine.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/chainsaw-safety-and-forestry-bmps/
LOCATION:CCE Allegany\, 5435 County Rd. 48\, Belmont\, NY\, 14813\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250604T190138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T190217Z
UID:10000038-1749891600-1749902400@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants IPM/FAMACHA© Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Who is this for? \n\nSheep and goat producers\nThose interested in sustainable internal parasite control and management strategies\n\nWhat will you learn at Saturday’s session? \n\nKnow your parasites\nKnow your tools – management practices\, prescribed grazing\, animal selection\nUnderstanding targeted deworming strategies\nHands-on FAMACHA scoring and 5-point checks (health exam)\nStudents who pass the exam will become certified and receive a FAMACHA card\n\nWhat will you learn at the Tuesday evening session? \n\nHands-on training for performing fecal egg counts.\nUnderstanding the use of a fecal egg count reduction test\nPreparing slides and identifying parasites under microscope. You are welcome to bring a refrigerated fecal sample of 8 to 10 fecal pellets from your farm to the workshop.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/internal-parasites-in-small-ruminants-ipm-famacha-workshop/
LOCATION:Alfred State College Farm\, 1254 State Route 244\, Alfred\, NY\, 14802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250604T192555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192703Z
UID:10000044-1750064400-1750075200@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab\, run by Master Gardener volunteers\, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. \nPlease do not send in samples by mail. \nHotline number: (845) 677-5067
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/horticulture-hotline-diagnostic-lab-2025/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/horticulture-hotline-diagnostic-lab-2025/2025-06-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250605T155922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155922Z
UID:10000095-1750082400-1750086000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Magic of Compost
DESCRIPTION:Compost is a residential win-win for increasing soil health and for reducing the volume of waste headed to a municipal landfill. \nLearn 4 different types of composting methods in this workshop\, including outside and indoor composting\, aerobic and anaerobic techniques\, worm and lasagna approaches.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/magic-of-compost/
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/magic-of-compost/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250605T162455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T162455Z
UID:10000101-1750147200-1750176000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Pests at the Perimeter: How Landscape Design Influences Indoor Pest Intrusion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual conference on the link between outdoor landscapes and indoor pest issues. Experts will share science-based strategies to manage environments around buildings\, reducing pest intrusion. \nIdeal for Master Gardener Volunteers\, educators\, professionals\, and community members\, this event offers practical insights for landscape and pest management.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/pests-at-the-perimeter-how-landscape-design-influences-indoor-pest-intrusion/
LOCATION:The Palisades Mall\, 1000 Palisades Center Dr\, West Nyack\, NY\, 10994\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250602T125144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T125520Z
UID:10000035-1750185000-1750188600@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Maple Confections Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free to attend \nRegister online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MapleConfection2025_256 or call our office at 585-786-2251 \nJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag Educators and the Merle Maple team as they educate and demonstrate making quality maple sugar candy confections on the Sunrise sugar/cream machine. The process can be scaled down to make at home! This workshop is a hands-on maple confections workshop for beginners to advanced.
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/maple-confections-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Merle Maple\, 1884 Route 98\, Attica\, 14011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Wyoming County":MAILTO:wyoming@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250604T192555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192703Z
UID:10000045-1750237200-1750248000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab\, run by Master Gardener volunteers\, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. \nPlease do not send in samples by mail. \nHotline number: (845) 677-5067
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/horticulture-hotline-diagnostic-lab-2025/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/horticulture-hotline-diagnostic-lab-2025/2025-06-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081946
CREATED:20250605T153653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T153653Z
UID:10000085-1750240800-1750248000@smallfarms.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Agriculture Value Assessment Informational Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join The Town of Rochester at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Kingston for a two hour seminar that will cover details of the New York Agriculture Tax Assessment Process. Topics at this program will cover: \n\nPreparing a soil worksheet – Jake Wedemeyer\, Ulster County Soil & Water Conservation District;\nThe Role of Town Agricultural Advisory Boards: Cari Kosins\, Town of Rochester Agricultural Advisory Committee;\nAgricultural Districts: CCEUC on behalf of the Ulster County Planning Department;\nAgricultural Value Assessment: Jeremy Baracca\, Town of Rochester Assessor
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/agriculture-value-assessment-informational-seminar/
LOCATION:CCE Ulster\, 232 Plaza Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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