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earlier monthsApril 2022
GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference Workshop: Urban Berry Management
April 23, 2022
11:30am
Bronx, NY
This workshop will provide basic growing techniques in favor of both fruit production and propagation in urban settings. A list of preferred strawberry varieties and examples of successful berry management in NYC will be provided. Plus we'll provide some basic knowledge about urban soils and soil health.
May 2022
Minimize Pest Control Risks on the Urban Farm
May 10, 2022
12:00pm - 1:30pm
A virtual workshop to demystify sprays and other pest control options for urban farmers. Come with questions!
New York City Soil Health Field Day
May 18, 2022
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Bronx, NY
Part of the 2022 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day series, the field day in NYC will offer insights on urban soil health and water management.
June 2022
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Upcoming Events
Urban Farming from the Ground Up
August 10, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bronx, NY
Join CCE Harvest NY Specialist Karen Guzman to turn a community center into an urban farm! This is an open volunteer event.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).IPM Field Day for Urban Growers
September 10, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Buffalo, NY
Join us for a hands-on field day exploring integrated pest management and season extension tools for urban growing spaces and the opportunity to build community with local growers!This event will focus on best practices for using row covers and rat mitigation. Check out our CCE demonstration trial using insect exclusion netting to manage swede midge, an invasive fly that causes damage to brassica crops. Explore how to identify rat activity, reduce attractants, and strengthen site management. Hear from local growers on how they manage pests with a focus on organic management and how they extend the season on their farms and gardens.