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November 2023

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December 2023

MWBE Certification 101

December 13, 2023
12:00pm EST

MWBE Certification 101
This virtual information session aims to guide and support businesses seeking Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification. Whether you're a startup or an established business, this webinar will provide comprehensive insights, and offer step-by-step guidance on the MWBE certification process. 

January 2024

The Urban Farmer-to-Farmer Summit (TUFFS)

January 19, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
New York, NY

The Urban Farmer-to-Farmer Summit (TUFFS)
The Urban Farmer-to-Farmer Summit (TUFFS) invites the NYC urban farm community to come together for an afternoon of conversations and show-and-tell, an opportunity to see what other urban farmers have been working on, to ask questions, and to share what went well for you this year (and what didn't).

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Opportunities Info Session

January 19, 2024
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Binghamton, NY

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Opportunities Info Session
This event hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, Empire State Development and the NYC MWBE program will include overviews on both the NYS and NYC Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) programs, as well as a panel discussion that will give an overview the untapped potential for MWBEs to participate and benefit from the program.

This event is meant to provide invaluable insights, strategies, and resources for farm and food MWBEs seeking to navigate state contracting. This meeting will provide a networking opportunity for MWBE businesses, government agencies, advocacy groups, producers, distributors, and stakeholders in the food procurement industry in New York State.

Upcoming Events

Urban Tree Health: New Pest and Disease Challenges

July 24, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Trees in urban environments can face unexpected challenges, including new insects and diseases. Join Cornell Integrated Pest Management, in collaboration with Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn how to recognize and manage some of the most pressing IPM challenges in urban forests. 

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).

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