Events - month view
earlier monthsMarch 2017
Cured Meats Workshop
March 14 - March 15, 2017
Tues: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Weds: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ithaca, NY
The Cured Meats Workshop is tailored to small-scale meat processors and restaurant owners interested in creating a value-added meat product for their customers.
Beef Processing and Cooking 2.0 Workshop
March 17, 2017
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cobleskill, NY
Harvest New York, in collaboration with SUNY Cobleskill, is offering workshops for animal producers on Beef, Lamb and Pork processing to maximize profit! Start with your basic 1.0 class and continue on to 2.0. Classroom materials and lunch are provided.
Beef to kitchen...what to do with those odd cuts and variety meats.
Beef to kitchen...what to do with those odd cuts and variety meats.
Artisan Cheeses of Western New York
March 23, 2017
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The northwestern area of the Finger Lakes is producing some of the most interesting and most thoughtfully created artisan cheeses in the state. Harvest NY Dairy Processing Specialist Carl Moody will share what cheesemakers are doing in the region as well as samples of some of their best work.
April 2017
HACCP/Food Safety Plans
April 13 - April 14, 2017
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Watertown, NY
This course is designed to provide a hands-on, practical approach to developing food safety plans for your operation. It is ideally suited for plant/corporate management, production, QA/QC, engineering, maintenance, and sanitation personnel.
Manure Handling and Storage Workshop - CANCELED
April 13, 2017
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Arcade, NY
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELED.
Local farms and agency representatives with manure handling questions and concerns are invited to join Harvest New York for this in-depth workshop on manure handling and storage.
Local farms and agency representatives with manure handling questions and concerns are invited to join Harvest New York for this in-depth workshop on manure handling and storage.
Lamb Processing and Cooking 2.0
April 21, 2017
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cobleskill, NY
Use the whole lamb...not just cutting...cooking too!
May 2017
Artisan Cheeses of Western New York
May 17, 2017
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
East Aurora, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County and Harvest New York present Artisan Cheeses of Western New York. Western New York is producing some of the most interesting and most thoughtfully created artisan cheeses in the state. Cornell Cooperative Extension Dairy Processing Specialist (and Harvest NY team member) Carl Moody will give an overview of the cheese-making process and share what artisan cheesemakers are doing in the region as well as samples of some of their best work.
Cured Meats Workshop
May 31 - June 1, 2017
Ithaca, NY
The Cured Meats Workshop is tailored to small-scale meat processors and restaurant owners interested in creating a value-added meat product for their customers.
Upcoming Events
Urban Ag Food Safety Webinar
March 11, 2026
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!Companion Planting in the Garden -- With Mushrooms!
March 12, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learn how to diversify your garden harvest with companion planting at this virtual workshop. Plan next spring's garden with guidance CCE Harvest NY Urban Agriculture Specialist Yolanda Gonzalez on growing three different types of mushrooms.2026 Rochester Urban Agriculture Conference
March 21, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rochester, NY
Join us for our annual Rochester Urban Agriculture Conference, a day of learning and connections featuring interactive workshops, community knowledge sharing, Fruition's Gift of Seed Experience, horticulture tables and displays, and more!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 available from the CCE Harvest New York team. Learn more about the 2026 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program.
2025 Year in Review
2025 was another year of growth and accomplishment for CCE Harvest NY! Our 2025 Year in Review highlights our impacts and details our work.- Farm to School Local Procurement by the Numbers
- Biochar in the NYC Urban Agriculture Landscape
- Harvest New York Supports Farmer-Led Research Advancing Upland Rice Production in New York State
- Community Garden Soil Testing Program Yields Great Results
- Regional Roots: Culinary Training to Enhance School Meals with Local Foods
- Rooted in Learning: Strengthening Farm to School Connections Across New York
- South Lawn Farm Expands Fresh Food Access and Urban Farming Opportunities
- NYS Summit Advances the Mushroom Industry
- Research to Manage Pests in Blueberries with Less Sprays
- Building a Research and Extension Hub at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- A Successful Community Garden Leadership Program Pilot
- Farm to School Events Deliver Education, Culinary Training, and Business to Business Opportunities
- A Trusted Source of Science-Based Information for the Cannabis sativa Hemp Industry
- Sustainable Pest Management for New York Urban Farmers
- Cultivating Resilience: Harvest New York Drives the State's Climate Goals Through Research and Outreach
- Expanding Agritourism Outreach Across New York State
- Coordinating City Agencies, Academia, and Community Gardens to Improve Urban Soils
- USDA Urban Agriculture Training Development Complete