Events - month view
earlier monthsSeptember 2018
Dairy Science and Sanitation Workshop (VT)
September 25 - September 26, 2018
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Colchester, 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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
Upcoming Events
Medicinal Farm Plants Workshop
August 2, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Staten Island, NY
Join Snug Harbor for a hands-on workshop with Urban Garden Specialist, Karen Guzman, as we explore medicinal plants growing on the farm! You'll get to see, smell, taste and learn how to grow and use them safely at home. 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).Resilient Gardens Conference
September 18 - September 19, 2026
Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Poughkeepsie, NY
The third Resilient Gardens Conference will focus on culturally relevant gardening skills and community garden management for the unique resource needs of urban gardeners. This two-day event will feature education and practical skills on day one; we'll hear from leaders of diverse stakeholder groups on strategies to overcome these issues in cities and rural communities and connecting resources between Cornell Cooperative Extension and leading community gardens. The second day is optional and will include tours of local gardening projects across Poughkeepsie and Kingston NY. This event is primarily open to Seed to Supper Garden Educators, CCE Educators, Master Gardener Volunteers and Upstate Seed to Supper Program Participants, as well as partner Community Gardens involved with Harvest NY.