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earlier monthsMay 2023
2023 Spring Urban Agriculture Conference
May 6, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm; doors open at 9:00 am
Rochester, NY
Join us for a day of workshops (including a rain barrel workshop), panel discussions, and tabling by local organizations and businesses. The keynote speaker is Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm. CCE Monroe County Master Gardeners will be conducting complimentary soil testing (texture/pH) for those interested. All individuals, groups, and skill levels are welcome!
Water Access for a Hydrated Garden
May 11, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Learn how to keep your garden well hydrated in the hot summer months and all year round in this FREE lunchtime online workshop! Come with your burning questions about how to construct and get approvals for rainwater harvesting structures, how to access a fire hydrant, and all things water access.
Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Twilight Meeting
May 25, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lockport, NY
Join Specialists Janet Van Zoeren (tree fruit), Anya Osatuke (small fruit), and Anna Wallis (fruit IPM) for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management. This meeting will examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crops, demonstrate scouting techniques, and discuss integrative pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and fruit plantings. Attendees are encouraged to bring pictures or descriptions of pests they are concerned about on their farm.
1.5 DEC credits will be offered in categories 1a, 10, and 22.
1.5 DEC credits will be offered in categories 1a, 10, and 22.
June 2023
Herbs in Context at River Garden
June 13, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Herbs have rich histories and are connected to cultural practices. In this workshop, participants will gain an introduction to ethnobotany and discuss ways to plan an herb garden that is culturally relevant to a community. Herb lovers of all experience levels welcome!
Soil Biology Field Day
June 28, 2023
3:00 - 6:00 pm EDT
New York, NY
Join us for a hands-on afternoon all about life in the soil, from microbes to mollusks. We'll cover new research on the microbiomes of urban ag soils; pests, beneficial insects, and other arthropods in the soil; strategies to support healthy soil biology on urban farms; biological amendments, with an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi demonstration; and a wine cap mushroom inoculation demo.