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March 2017
Cured Meats Workshop
March 14 - March 15, 2017
Tues: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Weds: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ithaca, NY
The Cured Meats Workshop is tailored to small-scale meat processors and restaurant owners interested in creating a value-added meat product for their customers.
Beef Processing and Cooking 2.0 Workshop
March 17, 2017
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cobleskill, NY
Harvest New York, in collaboration with SUNY Cobleskill, is offering workshops for animal producers on Beef, Lamb and Pork processing to maximize profit! Start with your basic 1.0 class and continue on to 2.0. Classroom materials and lunch are provided.
Beef to kitchen...what to do with those odd cuts and variety meats.
Artisan Cheeses of Western New York
March 23, 2017
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The northwestern area of the Finger Lakes is producing some of the most interesting and most thoughtfully created artisan cheeses in the state. Harvest NY Dairy Processing Specialist Carl Moody will share what cheesemakers are doing in the region as well as samples of some of their best work.
April 2017
HACCP/Food Safety Plans
April 13 - April 14, 2017
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Watertown, NY
This course is designed to provide a hands-on, practical approach to developing food safety plans for your operation. It is ideally suited for plant/corporate management, production, QA/QC, engineering, maintenance, and sanitation personnel.
Manure Handling and Storage Workshop - CANCELED
April 13, 2017
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Arcade, NY
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELED.
Local farms and agency representatives with manure handling questions and concerns are invited to join Harvest New York for this in-depth workshop on manure handling and storage.
Lamb Processing and Cooking 2.0
April 21, 2017
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cobleskill, NY
May 2017
Artisan Cheeses of Western New York
May 17, 2017
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
East Aurora, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County and Harvest New York present Artisan Cheeses of Western New York. Western New York is producing some of the most interesting and most thoughtfully created artisan cheeses in the state. Cornell Cooperative Extension Dairy Processing Specialist (and Harvest NY team member) Carl Moody will give an overview of the cheese-making process and share what artisan cheesemakers are doing in the region as well as samples of some of their best work.
Cured Meats Workshop
May 31 - June 1, 2017
Ithaca, NY
The Cured Meats Workshop is tailored to small-scale meat processors and restaurant owners interested in creating a value-added meat product for their customers.
June 2017
Field to Pint Craft Brewery Tour (Eastern NY)
June 29, 2017
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Hudson Falls, NY
You asked for more New York craft brewery networking opportunities and Harvest NY listened! We're excited to launch our inaugural New York Field to Pint Craft Brewery Tours, which will follow the life-cycle of a pint of locally brewed beer. Visit fields of malting barley right before harvest, witness craft malt houses in action, see hop bines reaching for the sky, and savor the local flavors brewed by our friendly farm breweries. Come prepared to learn about each integral member of the New York craft brewery supply chain, as well as network with new friends. Bus tour will visit Argyle Craft Malt and Hops, Dry Town Hops, and R.S. Taylor and Sons Brewery.
July 2017
Food Safety Modernization Act Seminar
July 14, 2017
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
East Aurora, NY
Harvest New York is offering a 4 hour Preventive Controls for Human Food Overview course. This 4 hour seminar is not a substitute for the material presented during the 2.5 day course, but it serves as an overview of the requirements and can be used to gain awareness of the regulation requirements; as food safety team member training; or as a refresher to enhance understanding. Small- to medium-sized businesses are specifically encouraged to attend.
August 2017
FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Training
August 1 - August 3, 2017
During this 2.5 day Preventive Controls for Human Food - Qualified Individual course participants will learn principles of food safety; how to develop a written hazard analysis; when and how to develop the appropriate preventive controls; fundamentals of good manufacturing practices; monitoring, corrective action, verification and validation; and how to develop a recall plan. Successful completion of this course will result in the participant being given a certificate and qualify them as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual.
Field to Pint Craft Brewery Tour - Western NY
August 4, 2017
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Batavia, NY
Follow the life-cycle of a pint of locally brewed beer! Visit fields of malting barley right before harvest, witness craft malt houses in action, see hop bines reaching for the sky, and savor the local flavors brewed by our friendly farm breweries. Come prepared to learn about each integral member of the New York craft brewery supply chain, as well as network with new friends.
We will meet at New York Craft Malt and visit the following stops: Cornell malting barley fields, New York Craft Malt, Dublin Corners hop yard and Farm Brewery. Lunch will also be provided.
Dairy Science and Sanitation Workshop
August 8 - August 9, 2017
The Basic 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. This course consists of online lectures with hands-on sessions as well.
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food
August 15 - August 17, 2017
8:00 AM each day
Ithaca, NY
The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation (also referred to as FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing and holding of food products for animal consumption in the United States.
This course, developed by FSPCA, is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual.
September 2017
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October 2017
Grrls Meat Camp -- Cut & Cook: PIG Workshop
October 18 - October 19, 2017
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Ithaca, NY
Let's come together in small groups build a strong circle of like-spirited grrls, while sharpening our butchery, cooking, and business skills. Come have fun and earn your badges!
Considering Small-Scale Commercial Value-Added Dairy Production
October 26, 2017
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Penn Yann, NY
This training will introduce the ins and outs of small-scale cheese, yogurt and other value-added dairy production. Topics include: How to get started, funding - grant and loan opportunities, examples of value-added businesses, and deciding whether it's right for you.
November 2017
Small-Scale Charcuterie Workshop
November 6, 2017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ithaca, NY
This one day workshop is geared towards home owners, or anyone who loves meat and wants to learn how to make sausages, Pate de Campagne, Spuma, and Rillettes. Participants will learn what breeds, and cuts of meats can and should be used in the charcuterie process, as well as how to create different blends with flavors and spices.
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food
November 7 - November 9, 2017
8:00 AM each day
Ithaca, NY
The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation (also referred to as FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing and holding of food products for animal consumption in the United States.
This course, developed by FSPCA, is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual.
December 2017
Empire State Barley and Malt Summit
December 13 - December 14, 2017
Weds evening program and all day Thursday
Liverpool, NY
Join us in an informative summit targeted toward NYS malting barley growers and malt house operators as well as small grains growers interested in malting barley as a new crop. NYS brewers and distillers who wish to better understand the growing and malting processes are encouraged to attend too.
Upcoming Events
Compost Café: BioChar
April 16, 2025
12:00 noon EDT
At this virtual event, Karen Guzman, Harvest NY Urban Garden Specialist, will discuss biochar in urban agriculture. Hear about the the history of biochar, explore some of its environmental benefits, and learn how this innovative solution can transform urban growing spaces. Learn how biochar can be used to creatively manage organic waste and enhance sustainability in your own community. Announcements
Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Accepting Applications
Soil testing supports the growth and expansion of community gardens by protecting the health and safety of the food produced in these gardens. CCE Harvest NY, in partnership with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets (AGM) and the Cornell Soil Health Lab, is offering eligible, food-producing gardens in New York State the opportunity to send soil samples for testing without charge.The soil test will analyze samples for heavy metals and nutrient levels. Test results help gardeners make appropriate plans to produce high quality fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Technical support and education for participating growers will be provided by the CCE Harvest New York team. Learn more about the 2025 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program.