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September 2018

Dairy Science and Sanitation Workshop (VT)

September 25 - September 26, 2018
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Colchester, VT

Dairy Science and Sanitation Workshop (VT)
The Dairy Science and Sanitation Workshop is tailored to dairy processing personnel and is designed to help participants understand the basic principles of dairy science and safety, as well as emphasize dairy processing establishment needs related to dairy sanitation to ensure that proper programs are conducted in their establishments. 

October 2018

Writing Your Business & Marketing Plan

October 18, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Watertown, NY

Writing Your Business & Marketing Plan
This session is designed for those who are looking to take their business to the next level. It will include discussion and coverage of the components and considerations for a strong business plan in addition to an in depth look at the marketing plan. This course will also provide you with a template to complete the respective plans.

Agritourism Workshop

October 19, 2018
10:00 AM - Noon -OR- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lowville, NY

Agritourism Workshop
Have you been considering agritourism on your farm? Learn how to get started with agritourism, how to anticipate visitor expectations and important customer relations considerations, liability issues to clarify with your insurer, and how to market your enterprise for success! CCE Harvest NY Agriculture Business Development and Marketing Specialist Lindsey Pashow will be leading this educational event.

The Science of Cheese Making (Basic Level) and Vat Pasteurization Workshop

October 23 - October 24, 2018
Ithaca, NY

The Science of Cheese Making (Basic Level) and Vat Pasteurization Workshop
This workshop is designed for cheese manufacturers or others interested in the basic concepts of cheese making and is a required part of the Dairy Extension Basic Cheese Making Certificate Program. The course may also be taken as a stand-alone Basic Cheese Making training. The course begins with an online lecture component covering the key areas related to vat pasteurization and basic cheese making techniques, cheese culture basics, milk defects, cheese defects and cheese marketing. The course will also include 2 days of hands-on pasteurization and cheese making activities.

November 2018

CRAFT NYC: Next Steps Farmer Panel

November 1, 2018
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Manhattan, NY

CRAFT NYC: Next Steps Farmer Panel
Wondering what you're going to do next year? Trying to plan your future in (or after) urban farming? Come join the last CRAFT NYC workshop of the season all about career options for urban farmers, with panel and small group discussions to consider different paths, approaches, and specific resources and opportunities.

2018 Cornell Agribusiness Strategic Marketing Confernece

November 7 - November 8, 2018
Lake Placid, NY

2018 Cornell Agribusiness Strategic Marketing Confernece
Developing Your Brand and Marketing Strategies to Increase Sales
This program will focus on brand development for a competitive market, collaborative approaches to marketing, multi-channel selling strategies, and technology adaption with your brand.

All members of the agricultural community are encouraged to attend!

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Upcoming Events

Companion Planting in the Food Garden--with Mushrooms!

November 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brooklyn, NY

Companion planting (or intercropping) is an ancient method of increasing yields and maximizing growing space. Learn how to diversify your garden harvest while enjoying the mutual benefits of intercropping with mushrooms, such as improving soil health and water retention. Plan next spring's garden with guidance from Urban Agriculture Specialist Yolanda Gonzalez on growing three different types of mushrooms, from site selection to harvest. Take home a native plant to try!

NYC Mushroom Summit

December 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
New York, NY

The NYC Mushroom Summit, hosted by the Cornell Small Farms Program, will convene a regional network of mushroom farmers and educators from indoor, outdoor, and community production systems; restaurateurs, food creatives and chefs; and extension, government and industry representatives. This diverse group will work together to determine grower research and marketing needs, interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities, and community building initiatives. Group conversations and presentations will be structured around value added products, frontiers in mycology research, and peer-to-peer learning.

Pruning & Fruit Tree Health 101

December 13, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cambria Heights, NY

Join us at Cambria Heights Community Garden for a free, hands-on workshop with CCE Harvest NY Urban Garden Specialist Karen Guzman. Participants will learn about basic tree maintenance and pruning techniques. Proper winter care helps trees conserve energy, prevent damage from cold weather, and prepare for growth in the spring.  

Announcements

New York Urban Farms Sustainable Pest Management Fact Sheet Series

Cornell Cooperative Extension has partnered with dozens of urban farms across New York State to demonstrate and evaluate sustainable pest management strategies. Together with farmers, we found success using control methods that prevent or reduce crop losses through exclusion strategies, crop timing, host resistance, the introduction of beneficial organisms, and more. Regardless of management strategy used, common requirements for success include a knowledge of the pest and disease complex, preventative deployment and commitment to the process. The New York Urban Farms Sustainable Pest Management Fact Sheet Series includes case studies highlighting pest management techniques that New York urban farms have found valuable.