Event Details
Date
April 19, 2021
Time
6:00pm
Location
online via Zoom
Host
Harvest New YorkYolanda Gonzalez
516-305-0358
email Yolanda Gonzalez
Urban Berry Workshop
April 19, 2021
Join us for an overview of urban berry growing and resources including the Berry Diagnostic Tool and current berry production systems. Bruce from Monroe County and Matt from Five Loaves Farm will lead a Farmer Share-Out. And, of course, there will be ample time for Q&As.
Upcoming Events
How to Grow Edible Mushrooms on Logs
April 12, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Upper Manhattan, NY
Join Cornell's network of Community Mushroom Educators and the NYRP Urban Ag team to learn how to grow Shiitake mushrooms on logs. This hands-on workshop will include plenty of opportunity to practice drilling and filling logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. In addition to experiential learning, we'll explore the benefits of mushroom cultivation and tour the NYRP log yard, discussing best practices for maintaining a successful outdoor mushroom-growing system.NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. Waitlist registrations being accepted.
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12:00 noon EDT
At this virtual event, Karen Guzman, Harvest NY Urban Garden Specialist, will discuss biochar in urban agriculture. Hear about the the history of biochar, explore some of its environmental benefits, and learn how this innovative solution can transform urban growing spaces. Learn how biochar can be used to creatively manage organic waste and enhance sustainability in your own community. Announcements
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 provided by the CCE Harvest New York team. Learn more about the 2025 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program.