CRAFT NYC: Next Steps Farmer Panel

November 1, 2018


Wondering what you're going to do next year? Trying to plan your future in (or after) urban farming? Come join us at Prime Produce for the last CRAFT NYC workshop of the season all about career options for urban farmers, with panel and small group discussions to consider different paths, approaches, and specific resources and opportunities.

Panel:
Onika Abraham (Director of Farm School NYC)
Jason Jackson (Operations Manager at Square Roots)
Leanna Mulvihill (sheep-farmer-turned-grad-student at Cornell Tech)
Jeremy Teperman (Farm Manager at East NY Farms)
Glenda Ullauri (Education Manager, KCC Urban Farm)

Moderators:
Sam Anderson and Yolanda Gonzalez (Urban Agriculture Specialists, Cornell Cooperative Extension)

Urban Tree Health: New Pest and Disease Challenges

July 24, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Trees in urban environments can face unexpected challenges, including new insects and diseases. Join Cornell Integrated Pest Management, in collaboration with Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn how to recognize and manage some of the most pressing IPM challenges in urban forests. 

Medicinal Farm Plants Workshop

August 2, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Staten Island, NY

Join Snug Harbor for a hands-on workshop with Urban Garden Specialist, Karen Guzman, as we explore medicinal plants growing on the farm! You'll get to see, smell, taste and learn how to grow and use them safely at home. 

Rochester Soil Health Day

September 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rochester, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, New York State Soil Health, and Foodlink for interactive activities focused on soil health and an opportunity to get your garden soil screened for lead (reservation required).