Small Farm Events

Looking for a small farm training, class, field day or conference? We are pleased to bring you events from our network of Cornell Cooperative Extension partners and other small farm organizations around New York State.

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  • NY Nut Growers’ Association Annual Fall Meeting

    Willow Water Farm 4091 West Glenville Road, Amsterdam, NY, United States

    Stay up to date with nut growing in New York and meet experienced growers! All are welcome to register to attend the New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Fall Meeting on October 17 in Rensselaer County. The program will take place from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with registration and breakfast starting at 8:30 and […]

  • A brown sign reading Falls Overlook stands behind orange flowers and tall grass, with a butterfly flying near the center of the image.

    Native Landscapes: Management and Planting Strategies at NYS Parks

    CCE Tompkins Education Center 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY, United States

    New York State Parks is increasing the use of native plants in our shared public spaces, following a native plant policy that encourages using beneficial species in all landscaping and gardening projects. In this discussion we will go over management strategies that help horticulture staff balance aesthetic and ecological goals in landscape restoration and garden […]

  • Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference

    The Inn at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA, United States

    The 2nd Gather to Grow multi-day Forest Farming conference will be held in Blacksburg, Virginia on October 23-25, 2026 and feature learning and networking with the community at the heartwood of forest farming in Appalachia and beyond. The conference will be held at the Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center on campus and […]

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    Acorn Processing Workshop

    Cornell Botanic Gardens Nevin Welcome Center 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Join us to re-connect with acorns and learn how to process them into a nutritious local food source! Acorns have been utilized as a food resource by many different people and cultures for millennia. However, many modern cultures have ‘forgotten’ that acorns are even edible! There are many reasons to focus on acorns as a […]

    $25

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    Growing Uncommon Fruit Cohort

    Virtual

    Designed to support your journey into sustainable and diversified farming, this cohort provides technical guidance, peer support, and access to experienced mentors in a cohesive and friendly environment. Cohort members will: • Receive an opportunity for free enrollment into the online course BF 123: Agroforestry Fruit Crops, previously called Growing Uncommon Fruit, which covers a […]

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    Northeast Agroforestry Conference

    The Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, United States

    Whether you are curious about the ecological and financial advantages of incorporating trees into farm production systems or you already have deep expertise in agroforestry, this conference will have something for you. Hear from incredible speakers, meet others with shared interests, sample products grown in agroforestry systems, visit farms implementing these practices, and learn about […]