Grrls Meat Camp -- Cut & Cook: PIG Workshop

October 18 - October 19, 2017


Grrls Meat Camp Cut & Cook series of workshops is coming to New York!

Grrls Meat Camp is teaming up with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Harvest NY for our Grrls Meat Camp Cut & Cook PIG workshop. Let's come together in small groups build a strong circle of like-spirited grrls, while sharpening our butchery, cooking, and business skills. Come have fun and earn your badges!

Day One: 9:30-5:00
Workshop #1 How to Cut & Cook- Whole Hog (including breakdown cost out)
- 1. Whole Hog Breakdown badge
- 2. Knife Skills badge
Lunch + Networking

Workshop #2 Added Value Products: Making Fresh Sausage & Whole Muscle Curing
- 3. Basic Charcuterie badge
- 4. Sausage Maker badge
- 5. The Fifth Quarter

Evening: Cassoulet Supper & Meat-up!

Day Two: 9:30-5:00
Workshop #3 Brown Bag Charcuterie: Making Deli Meats at Home (poultry, pork, beef)
It's time to put your skills to work and roll out some delicious and healthy deli meats for the whole family: Ham, Bologna, Liverwurst and other home-made luncheon meats
- 6. Brown Bag Badge

Lunch & Presentation by Host Grrls

Workshop #4 Panel Discussion- Which Part of our Grrls Meat Chain are You?
Growing animals for food? Slaughtering and butchering? Maker and cook? How do we strengthen our resources and keep our food chain diverse, resilient and nimble? What is the business of being a women working in meat: gender negotiation, self-value, mentor match up. 

Fee: $550 per person, includes 4 workshops, two lunches, 1 supper and social event, workshop supporting materials, GMC Badge Apron and badges!

Urban Ag Food Safety Webinar

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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Urban and small-scale producers are encouraged to join us for the Urban Ag Food Safety webinar, featuring speakers from Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell IPM. We will explore the 'why' behind food safety, providing a basic overview and diving into specific urban ag considerations including water, pest, rodent, and soil health challenges. We will touch on the regulation and marketing landscape, and share resources for learning more. Bring your questions!

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Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Accepting Applications

Soil testing supports the growth and expansion of community gardens by protecting the health and safety of the food produced in these gardens. CCE Harvest NY, in partnership with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets (AGM) and the Cornell Soil Health Lab, is offering eligible, food-producing gardens in New York State the opportunity to send soil samples for testing without charge.

The soil test will analyze samples for heavy metals and nutrient levels. Test results help gardeners make appropriate plans to produce high quality fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Technical support and education for participating growers will be available from the CCE Harvest New York team. Learn more about the 2026 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program.

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