BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cornell Small Farms - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cornell Small Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T195959 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T111225Z UID:10000377-1775419200-1775851199@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Cornell Small Farms Team: Additional Testing - dual registrations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/cornell-small-farms-team-additional-testing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T111219Z UID:10000362-1775736000-1775743200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:CCE Administration Team: Peter Landre's Retirement Celebration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/cce-administration-team-peter-landres-retirement-celebration/ LOCATION:Moakley House END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T111220Z UID:10000363-1775754900-1775755800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:4-H: 2026 Spring Break Camp (Ages 8-14) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/4-h-2026-spring-break-camp-ages-8-14/ LOCATION:Camp Wabasso END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181653Z UID:10000323-1775901600-1775907000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Spring Hazelnut Workshop at Dilmun Hill Student Farm DESCRIPTION:The Cornell Small Farms Program Agroforestry team is pleased to announce the first of two comprehensive hazelnut production workshops. Join Brian Caldwell (Hemlock Grove Farm) and Jonathan Bates (Agroforestry Educator\, CCE Tompkins County) to learn about hazelnut siting\, genetics\, and planting. Propagation techniques from seed and clones will also be covered. \nThe workshop will take place at Dilmun Hill Student Farm\, where participants will work with a well-established planting of hazelnuts. \nThis is a free event\, but space is limited\, so registration is required. \nInformation with directions and parking instructions will be sent to confirmed registrants the week prior to the event. \nPlease contact Connor Youngerman (czy2@cornell.edu) with any questions. \n\n\n\nSpring Hazelnut Workshop at Dilmun Hill Student Farm\n\n"*" indicates required fields \n \n\n\n\n\nAdministrative Information\n\n\nName*\n\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n\nPhone* \n\n\nEmail* \n\n \n \n\n\nAddress*\n\n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n\n \n\nCounty \nAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYates\n\nFarm Business Name (if operational) \n\n\n\nWhat best describes your agricultural work?*\n\n\n\n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n\n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n\n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n\n \n I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n\n \n Not represented here\n \n\n\n\nIf your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below. \n\n\nWhat is your experience with hazelnuts? \n\n\n\nDemographics\n\n\nAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n\n\n\n \n Yes\n \n\n \n No\n \n\n\n\n\nAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n\n\n\n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n\n \n Faculty\n \n\n \n Staff\n \n\n \n Student\n \n\n \n No Affiliation\n \n\n\n\n\nHow do you identify?*\n\n\n\n \n Female\n \n\n \n Male\n \n\n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n\n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n\n\n\n\nWith which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n\n\n\n \n African American/Black\n \n\n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n\n \n Asian\n \n\n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n\n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n\n \n White\n \n\n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n\n \n Other\n \n\n\nNOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/spring-hazelnut-workshop-at-dilmun-hill-student-farm/ LOCATION:Dilmun Hill Farm\, 705 Dryden Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hazelnuts-d7PNV3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T173000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T111221Z UID:10000364-1775927700-1775928600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:4-H: 2026 Spring Break Camp (Ages 8-14) Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/4-h-2026-spring-break-camp-ages-8-14-session/ LOCATION:Camp Wabasso END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000212-1776085200-1776094200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women\, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany\, Allegany\, Broome\, Schoharie-Otsego\, Tioga\, and Onondaga counties\, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-04-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181654Z UID:10000324-1776085200-1776094200@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women\, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany\, Allegany\, Broome\, Schoharie-Otsego\, Tioga\, and Onondaga counties\, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025-VQf5D1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T111221Z UID:10000365-1776177900-1776186000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:4-H: Carthage Middle School TOP DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/4-h-carthage-middle-school-top-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T111222Z UID:10000378-1776362400-1776369600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Ag Economic Development: Monthly Beekeeper Forum DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/ag-economic-development-monthly-beekeeper-forum-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T111222Z UID:10000366-1776434400-1776441600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:CCE Administration Team: CCE Agriculture and Food Systems Programming – Regional Listening Sessions DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/cce-administration-team-cce-agriculture-and-food-systems-programming-regional-listening-sessions/ LOCATION:CCE Herkimer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T183000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181655Z UID:10000325-1776443400-1776450600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Mushroom Inoculation – Hands On Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow your own mushrooms at home! \n\nHobby-Level Presentation also provides detail and resoureces for commercial cultivation\nHome-Grown Cultivation Techniques\nLog Maintenance\nInoculate a log with mycelium\, producing edible gourmet Shiitake mushrooms for years.\n\nYou will learn the basics for growing: \n\nShiitake\nLion’s Mane\nWine Cap\nNameko\n\nYou will be able to take your own Shiitake log home!  \nPrepaid registration required of $30. All materials are provided. Please dress accordingly as this project can get messy. Class size is limited to 30 participants. \nRegister early\, class fills quickly URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/mushroom-inoculation-hands-on-workshop/ LOCATION:Ag & Business Center\, 36 Center St.\, Warsaw\, NY\, 14569\, United States CATEGORIES:Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/058_scenario1-gnUSRp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Wyoming County":MAILTO:wyoming@cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181657Z UID:10000326-1776501000-1776524400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with nut growing in New York and meet experienced growers! \nAll are welcome to register to attend the New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting on April 18 in Tompkins County. \nThe main program will take place in the morning at the Danby Fire Station\, 1780 Danby Road\, Ithaca\, NY 14850. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am\, and the program begins at 9:00 am. Speakers will include Richard Fahey (a demonstration of grafting techniques by a homesteader who produces fruit and nut scionwood)\, Jeff Zarnowski (a discussion of the latest developments in nut breeding and an update on the New York Tree Crops Alliance)\, and Connor Youngerman (who will share the highlights of recent agroforestry summit hosted the Cornell Small Farms Program and the Silvopasture and Agroforestry Program Work Teams). Nut-related questions for the audience will be addressed before lunch and can be submitted in advance to Jerry Henkin (sproutnut@aol.com). \nAfter lunch we will travel a few miles to Crosston Annex farm\, parking at 54 Gunderman Road\, Ithaca\, NY 14850\, and then walking about 1/4 mile on uneven ground. The afternoon program includes a walking tour of nut and fruit plantings and a demonstration of soil testing techniques. \nParticipants are welcome to bring items related to nut growing or nut eating to sell or share during lunch. \nThe New York Nut Growers Association is an all volunteer\, non-profit organization that promotes nut tree growing in New York State. It’s not necessary to be a member of the New York Nut Growers Association (NYNGA) to attend this meeting. A light breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of meeting registration\, which is $20/member\, $25/non-member. Pre-registration is required to facilitate meal planning and because the meeting is limited to 60 participants due to building occupancy limits. Pants\, socks and comfortable walking shoes or boots are suggested for the afternoon walking tour. Please check the weather in advance and plan accordingly. \nSigns announcing the meeting location will be placed about a quarter mile from the driveway entrance in both the east and west directions. \n  \n \nFor questions\, contact Jerry Henkin\, NYNGA President\, sproutnut@aol.com\, (914) 282-1371. \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/new-york-nut-growers-association-2026-spring-meeting/ LOCATION:Danby Volunteer Fire Company\, 1780 Danby Rd.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14580\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NY-nut-growers-spring-meeting-QUZyah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260420T120015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120015Z UID:10000417-1776585600-1776592800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Southwest New York Dairy\, Livestock & Field Crops: CCE Test Event 1 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/southwest-new-york-dairy-livestock-field-crops-cce-test-event-1/ LOCATION:Wagner Vineyards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181659Z UID:10000327-1776603600-1776610800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Collar City Mushroom Bucket Workshop and Research Set Up DESCRIPTION:Join the Cornell Small Farms Program and Collar City Mushrooms at Indian Ladder Farms for a hands‑on workshop on oyster mushroom cultivation. This in‑person program will be led by Avery Stempel and Connor Youngerman and will introduce the fundamentals of mushroom production across several growing systems. \nParticipants will learn how to grow oyster mushrooms—the world’s second most widely cultivated mushroom—in buckets using simple\, scalable techniques suitable for home\, farm\, or urban settings. The workshop will also highlight best practices\, food safety regulations\, value‑added product opportunities\, and circular agriculture applications for specialty mushrooms in New York State. \nThis is a free event\, but registration is required. Please indicate on the registration form whether you plan to take a mushroom bucket home. If so\, you must bring your own clean bucket and note its size when you register. You are not required to take a bucket home. Substrate\, spawn\, and all tools needed to prepare buckets will be provided by the workshop hosts. \nCoordinating email will be sent out a week in advance to registered participants \nQuestions may be directed to Connor at czy2@cornell.edu \n\n\n\n\nCollar City Mushroom Bucket Workshop and Research Set Up\n\n"*" indicates required fields \n \n\n\nStep 1 of 2\n \n\n50%\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdministrative Information\n\n\nName*\n\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n\nPhone* \n\n\nEmail* \n\n \n \n\n\nAddress*\n\n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n\n \n\nCounty \nAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYates\n\nFarm Business Name (if operational) \n\n\n\nWhat best describes your agricultural work?*\n\n\n\n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n\n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n\n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n\n \n I am a farmer who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n\n \n Not represented here\n \n\n\n\nIf your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below. \n\n\n\nAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n\n\n\n \n Yes\n \n\n \n No\n \n\n\n\n\nDemographics\n\n\nAre you affiliated with Cornell University?*\n\n\n\n \n Cornell Cooperative Extension\n \n\n \n Faculty\n \n\n \n Staff\n \n\n \n Student or Alumnus\n \n\n \n No Affiliation\n \n\n\n\n\nHow do you identify?*\n\n\n\n \n Female\n \n\n \n Male\n \n\n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n\n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n\n\n\n\nWith which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n\n\n\n \n African American/Black\n \n\n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n\n \n Asian\n \n\n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n\n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n\n \n White\n \n\n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n\n \n Other\n \n\n\nNOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\nWhat is your experience growing mushrooms? \n\n\nWhat are you hoping to get out of today's workshop? \n\n\n\nDo you want to make your own mushroom bucket (if YES\, you must bring your own bucket)?\n\n\n\n \n Yes\, I will bring my own bucket\n \n\n \n No\n \n\n\n\nWhat size bucket will you bring (please answer in gallons)? \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nΔ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/collar-city-mushroom-bucket-workshop-and-research-set-up/ LOCATION:Collar City Mushrooms\, 342 Altamont Rd.\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:Mushrooms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/collar_city_logo-e1772828589728-vf0WSp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T195959 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120039Z UID:10000368-1776628800-1776801599@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:CCE Administration Team: CCE Program Development Leadership Cohort (CCE PDLC) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/cce-administration-team-cce-program-development-leadership-cohort-cce-pdlc/ LOCATION:Stocking Hall – 148 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260329T123524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T111224Z UID:10000409-1776672000-1776693600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Central New York Dairy\, Livestock & Field Crops Program: (CNY DLFC stripe test DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/central-new-york-dairy-livestock-field-crops-program-cny-dlfc-stripe-test/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260404T111433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120039Z UID:10000416-1776675600-1776700800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program: Marcie test event (Vegetable Growers Soil Program) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/eastern-ny-commercial-horticulture-program-marcie-test-event-vegetable-growers-soil-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000213-1776690000-1776699000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women\, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany\, Allegany\, Broome\, Schoharie-Otsego\, Tioga\, and Onondaga counties\, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-04-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181700Z UID:10000328-1776690000-1776699000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women\, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany\, Allegany\, Broome\, Schoharie-Otsego\, Tioga\, and Onondaga counties\, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025-VQf5D1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120039Z UID:10000369-1776704400-1776711600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Ag Economic Development: Beginner Blooms (Floral Design Workshop ) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/ag-economic-development-beginner-blooms-floral-design-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260420T120017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120040Z UID:10000418-1776765600-1776783600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:South Central New York Dairy & Field Crops Program: New Test Event (Practice ) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/south-central-new-york-dairy-field-crops-program-new-test-event-practice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T143000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260311T155521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T120040Z UID:10000367-1776776400-1776781800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Jefferson Team: Public Speaking Training Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/jefferson-team-public-speaking-training-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181701Z UID:10000329-1777042800-1777053600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Air Pruned Raised Beds 101 DESCRIPTION:Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and NYRP’s Parks & Urban Agriculture teams for an introduction to Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. APRBs have been shown as an excellent method for growing a suite of urban tree species and hold great promise as a tool for forestry practitioners in NYC. This workshop will explore the in’s and outs\, including design\, appropriate tree species\, and basic troubleshooting (i.e. weeding). Participants will also get to help build and plant out two APRBs at NYRP’s field facility \nN O T E: Registration is required for this workshop. Attendance will be capped at 25 people\, after which anyone else who registers will be automatically added to a wait list. \nRegister Here URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/air-pruned-raised-beds-101/ LOCATION:The Sherman Creek Center\, 3725 10th Ave.\, New York\, NY\, 10034\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-shvetsa-5029853-2-scaled-e1772648740575-SBpPkm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New York Restoration Project":MAILTO:info@nyrp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000214-1777294800-1777303800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women\, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany\, Allegany\, Broome\, Schoharie-Otsego\, Tioga\, and Onondaga counties\, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-04-27/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181703Z UID:10000330-1777294800-1777303800@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women\, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany\, Allegany\, Broome\, Schoharie-Otsego\, Tioga\, and Onondaga counties\, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025-VQf5D1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T204954Z UID:10000340-1777716000-1777734000@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Ops at veteran owned Centurion Farm\, LLC and Benlauck Farm to explore a riparian forest raised pig operation that combines natural foraging with supplemental\, nutrient-dense feed. The morning session at Centurion Farm\, LLC will cover the temporary infrastructure used in support of this riparian forest-based operation. Participants will walk last year’s and the current year’s riparian forest paddocks and discuss and observe the balance between animal welfare\, vegetation management\, and environmental protection. After lunch\, the group will move to Benlauck Farm to discuss the equipment needs and activities associated with making a nutritious and balanced custom pig feed.  \nWhat to expect:  \nMorning discussion topics and activities will include: \n\ntechniques for temporary infrastructure that pigs will not destroy\,\nthe benefits and risks of a riparian forest-based operation\,\nthe environmental considerations of a riparian forest-based operation\,\na terrain and paddock walk.\n\nLunch will be provided with time to network with other farmer participants. \nAfternoon discussion topics and activities will include:  \n\nthe input requirements for custom feed based on nutritional goals\, \nthe potential cost advantages of making your own custom pig feed\, \nthe steps involved in making custom pig feed\,\nparticipation in select process steps for making pig feed.\n\n Register below.   \n\n\n \n \n Farm Ops Registration: 2026 Feeding Strategies for Riparian Raised Pigs\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n EligibilityDo you live in New York State?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Administrative InformationAre you a military veteran or currently serving?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n CountyAlbanyAlleganyBronxBroomeCattaraugusCayugaChautauquaChemungChenangoClintonColumbiaCortlandDelawareDutchessErieEssexFranklinFultonGeneseeGreeneHamiltonHerkimerJeffersonKingsLewisLivingstonMadisonMonroeMontgomeryNassauNew YorkNiagaraOneidaOnondagaOntarioOrangeOrleansOswegoOtsegoPutnamQueensRensselaerRichmondRocklandSaint LawrenceSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieSchuylerSenecaSteubenSuffolkSullivanTiogaTompkinsUlsterWarrenWashingtonWayneWestchesterWyomingYatesFarm Business Name (if operational)What best describes your agricultural work?*\n \n \n I am an aspiring farmer (not yet farming)\n \n \n \n I am a farm manager\, employee\, intern\, volunteer\, etc.\n \n \n \n I am a beginning farmer (farming less than 10 years)\n \n \n \n I am a farmer\, who has been farming for over 10 years\n \n \n \n Not represented here\n If your answer was not represented above\, please provide us this information below.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you currently operating a pig enterprise?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 1-2 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 3-5 years.\n \n \n \n No\, but plan to incorporate a pig enterprise in the next 5-10 years.\n \n \n \n No\, I just want to learn about raising pigs.\n What type of pig production enterprise are you currently operating? Choose all that apply.\n \n  Farrow to Wean (you farrow and sell weaned piglets)\n \n \n Farrow to Feeder (you farrow and sell feeder piglets) \n \n \n Farrow to Finish (you farrow and raise to finish weight)\n \n \n Wean to Finish (you purchase a weaned piglet and raise to finished weight)\n \n \n Feeder to Finish (you purchase a feeder piglet and raise to finished weight)\n \n \n Seedstock Production (you raise sows and/or boars and produce piglets to sustain pure breeds/genetics)\n \n \n Show Pigs\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DemographicsAre you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*\n \n \n Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?\n \n \n \n Cooperative Extension\n \n \n \n Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n No Affiliation\n How do you identify?*\n \n \n Female\n \n \n \n Male\n \n \n \n Gender Non-Conforming\n \n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*\n \n African American/Black\n \n \n American Indian/Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n Hispanic/Latino\n \n \n White\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n Other\n NOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/feeding-strategies-for-riparian-raised-pigs/ CATEGORIES:Farm Ops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Centurion-Farm-Pigs-in-Forest-768x576-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181703Z UID:10000331-1777730400-1777737600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) DESCRIPTION:Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and the team at Smiling Hogshead Ranch for a hands-on\, train-the-trainer workshop introducing Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. Designed to equip forestry practitioners\, educators\, and community leaders with the skills to replicate this model. This session will cover APRB design\, recommended urban tree species\, installation techniques\, and basic troubleshooting. Participants will not only learn the fundamentals of APRBs as a tool for growing a diverse range of urban tree species\, but will also gain the knowledge and confidence to teach others how to build and manage them. \nRegister Here URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/introduction-to-air-pruned-raised-beds-aprbs/ LOCATION:Smiling Hogshead Ranch\, 25-30 Skillman Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/intro-aprb-5.2.26-SplSRK.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20251029T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154345Z UID:10000215-1777899600-1777908600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women\, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany\, Allegany\, Broome\, Schoharie-Otsego\, Tioga\, and Onondaga counties\, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/2025-11-03-annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women/2026-05-04/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260307T181704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181704Z UID:10000332-1777899600-1777908600@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Annie’s Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women\, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany\, Allegany\, Broome\, Schoharie-Otsego\, Tioga\, and Onondaga counties\, for a virtual Annie’s Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! \nAnnie’s Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming\, or agri-business\, or part of the food system for three to five years\, and want to develop their understanding\, interpretation\, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations. \nAnnie’s Project provides education in production\, price or market\, financial\, institutional and legal\, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks\, participants will possess the following skills sets: \n\nUnderstand personality types to communicate better with business partners\nPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farm\nIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize losses\nInterpret balance sheets\, income statements\, and cash flow projections to make business decisions\nConfidence in review of labor laws\, requirements\, and their implications\nDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes open\nUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside help\nCommunicate expectations of family vs hired labor\nUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concerns\nUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning tools\nConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunities\nUnderstand how to distinguish your commodity\nUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm women\n\nThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio\, access to all presentations and worksheets\, access to financial and legal advice\, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session\, November 3rd\, and final session\, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions\, or participate virtually the entire series. \nFor more information on the curriculum and program logistics\, please contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/annies-project-classic-risk-management-for-farm-women-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NY_AP_Classic_Nov-Dec_2025-VQf5D1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055056 CREATED:20260422T163350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T163350Z UID:10000442-1778173200-1778180400@smallfarms.cornell.edu SUMMARY:Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County in conjunction with the Cornell Small Farms Program will be offering a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). \nAPRBs offer an innovative\, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation. By naturally pruning roots through air exposure\, this system produces seedlings with stronger root architecture\, higher transplant success\, and the ability to grow large volumes of bare-root stock in a small footprint—no land ownership required. APRBs are adaptable to both urban and rural contexts and support high-density seedling production for a wide range of species. \nParticipants will learn how to construct an APRB and explore key topics including bed management\, growing media\, pest management\, species selection\, seed collection\, preservation\, germination\, and potential markets. Requirements for selling nursery stock in NYS will also be addressed. This workshop is ideal for producers seeking to diversify into a new\, efficient tree seedling production system. \nInstructor’s bio:The session will be led by Connor Youngerman\, Agroforestry lead with the Cornell Small Farms Program. As the Agroforestry and Mushroom Specialist with the Cornell Small Farms Program\, Connor applies his skills and experience toward climate resiliency outreach for new\, established\, and historically excluded farmers. His particular interests lie in advancing research and education for agroforestry tree nursery management\, medicinal agroforestry crops\, and novel mushroom substrates. He believe these areas hold huge potential to diversify the ecological and economic portfolio of small-scale farmers. \nThere is no charge for the workshop\, however pre-registration is required\, as participation is capped at 25 people \nFee\nThis event is free\, however\, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! \nRegister\nhttps://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1v4b07m04r3gel/ URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/air-pruned-raised-beds-for-tree-seedling-production-2-2026-05-07/ LOCATION:CCE Tompkins Education Center\, 615 Willow Ave.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Agroforestry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Air_Pruning.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR