POSTPONED - Raspberries 101 Workshop

April 1, 2020


THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY.

Have you ever wanted to grow raspberries, but didn't know where to start? This course, hosted by CCE Wyoming County, will help you get started, from selecting and preparing a planting site, to choosing varieties and planting them. You will also learn about trellis systemsand systems and how to prune and fertilize the plants through the seasons. This event will be taught by Esther Kibbe, Berry Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Harvest NY. Esther brings a wealth of berry background having worked for Driscoll's Inc as a plant breeder and global trainer for scientific staff, and a consultant for a number of farms in Western NY. 

Cost: $10 per farm. Register by calling Lisa at 585-786-2251 x126 or email Lisa. Or register online. Questions? Contact Don Gasiewicz at 585-786-2251 x113.

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).

Resilient Gardens Conference

September 18 - September 19, 2026
Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Poughkeepsie, NY

The third Resilient Gardens Conference will focus on culturally relevant gardening skills and community garden management for the unique resource needs of urban gardeners. This two-day event will feature education and practical skills on day one; we'll hear from leaders of diverse stakeholder groups on strategies to overcome these issues in cities and rural communities and connecting resources between Cornell Cooperative Extension and leading community gardens. The second day is optional and will include tours of local gardening projects across Poughkeepsie and Kingston NY. 

This event is primarily open to Seed to Supper Garden Educators, CCE Educators, Master Gardener Volunteers and Upstate Seed to Supper Program Participants, as well as partner Community Gardens involved with Harvest NY.