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February 2024

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March 2024

MWBE Women's Month Celebration

March 8 - March 9, 2024
Fri, March 8 (1pm - 4pm); Sat, March 9 (12pm - 4pm)
Auburn, NY

MWBE Women's Month Celebration
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, in collaboration with Harvest NY and Taste NY, presents the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Women's Month Celebration. This 2-day event aims to foster collaboration, equity, and innovation for farm and food businesses through networking and promoting local food procurement. Buyers, and New York businesses and vendors are invited to attend free workshops and showcase their products. This event is complementary for all attendees!

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Coffee Hour

March 12, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am (NOTE: The time of the event has been updated.)
Ithaca, NY

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Coffee Hour
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and Harvest NY for a coffee hour to learn about the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) program. An overview of the MWBE program will be provided by Precious Tshabalala, Food Systems Specialist with Harvest NY. Her focus is on distribution, procurement, diversification, access to new markets, and promotion of local foods. Precious will answer questions about how MWBE businesses can benefit from these programs. This coffee hour event will provide an informal setting for MWBE businesses to network and connect with Precious to discuss strategies and resources for farm and food MWBEs seeking to navigate state contracting. (NOTE: This program has been updated.)

April 2024

FSA and NRCS Urban Agriculture Primer

April 15, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

FSA and NRCS Urban Agriculture Primer
Join us online for a FSA and NRCS Urban Agriculture Primer on Monday, April 15th from 1-2:30 PM. Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Farm Service Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this meeting will provide an explanation of which FSA and NRCS programs may be most relevant for urban growers in New York State. 

Log Inoculation Party

April 28, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
New York, NY

Log Inoculation Party
Join us for a log inoculation party and Community Mushroom Educator (CME) reunion at the Randall's Island Urban Farm with past and prospective CMEs. We will be inoculating local tree species with shiitake and oyster spawn as part of a larger research project with the Randall's Island Park Alliance Urban Farm and Cornell Cooperative Extension. 

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Upcoming Events

Air-Pruned Raised Bed Workshop

April 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bronx, NY

Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and the team at Riverdale Country School for a hands-on, train-the-trainer workshop introducing Air-Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. Designed to equip forestry practitioners, educators, and community leaders with the skills to replicate this model. This session will cover APRB design, recommended urban tree species, installation techniques, and basic troubleshooting. Participants will not only learn the fundamentals of APRBs as a tool for growing a diverse range of urban tree species, but will also gain the knowledge and confidence to teach others how to build and manage them.

NOTE: Registration is required for this workshop. Attendance will be capped at 25 people.

Biochar Workshop @ New Root Community Farm

April 25, 2026
12:00 noon

Join us for a hands-on biochar workshop at New Roots Community Farm on Saturday, April 25 at 12 noon. Participants will learn how to convert garden biomass into biochar and how to apply it to improve soil. This workshop is part of a four-part train the trainer effort where gardeners learn how to make and use biochar on their own.  

Air-Pruned Raised Bed Workshop Series

May 2, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Long Island City, NY

Join Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and the team at Smiling Hogshead Ranch for a hands-on, train-the-trainer workshop introducing Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs) from construction to implementation. Designed to equip forestry practitioners, educators, and community leaders with the skills to replicate this model. This session will cover APRB design, recommended urban tree species, installation techniques, and basic troubleshooting. Participants will not only learn the fundamentals of APRBs as a tool for growing a diverse range of urban tree species but will also gain the knowledge and confidence to teach others how to build and manage them.

Announcements

Community Garden Leadership Program - Application Open Now!

The Cornell Community Garden Leadership Program is a year-long online program that prepares individuals to enhance their leadership skills to strengthen community gardens throughout New York State. The program equips community gardeners with management best practices and operational skills to improve garden sustainability. The program also connects gardeners to regional resources, professional development opportunities, and a statewide community garden leadership network.

Register for a virtual information session to learn more about the program and discover if this program is the right fit for you. Each information session is typically 45min-1hr.

Session Dates: 
  • April 9 at 10am
  • April 14 at 12pm
  • April 22 at 5:30pm
  • May 7 at 12pm
  • May 11 at 5:30pm
Register for an Information Session HERE! 

**Please note: the program application closes on June 15th and will be sent to all who register for an information session.  


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.