2020 Events - year view
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February 2020
In-Depth Strawberry Substrate Workshop
February 11 - February 13, 2020
Ithaca, NY
Growing strawberries in substrate (soil-less media) can help prevent soil-borne diseases. It can also increase yields, improve quality, and reduce the costs associated with pesticides, fertilizer, and water. In this 3-day workshop, led by Dennis Wilson of Delphy, a worldwide leader in food and flower production based in the Netherlands, we'll combine classroom and hands-on sessions in Cornell's greenhouses to learn about the most effective methods for strawberry substrate production.
March 2020
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April 2020
POSTPONED - Raspberries 101 Workshop
April 1, 2020
5:30 PM
Warsaw, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. Have you ever wanted to grow raspberries, but didn't know where to start? This course hosted by CCE Wyoming County will help you get started, from selecting and preparing a planting site, to choosing varieties and planting them. You will also learn about trellis systemsand systems and how to prune and fertilize the plants through the seasons.
Cold Frames and Season Extension Workshop
April 8, 2020
5:30pm online via Zoom
Join Harvest NY Specialist, Yolanda Gonzalez and Olivia Gamber from Staten Island Urby Farm on Wednesday April 8 at 5:30pm for a presentation on cold frames and season extension. We will hear from Olivia who has constructed her own cold frames and will be walking you step by step through the process. If there is time we hope to facilitate a discussion about the future of CRAFT and how it might best serve the needs of our urban farming community in these changing times.
May 2020
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June 2020
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July 2020
Integrated Pest Management for Urban Farmers
July 1, 2020
3:30 - 5:00pm
In this virtual workshop we will learn about scouting for pests and releasing beneficial insects on urban farms. Our guest presenter is Carol Glenister, founder and president of IPM Labs and one of our area's foremost experts on biological controls, and we'll have examples and discussion from NYC urban farmers.
We will be looking especially at the example of two-spotted spider mite (very common but often unnoticed on NYC urban farms) along with other common NYC vegetable crop pests, with time for discussion, Q&A, and possibly some show-and-tell.
August 2020
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September 2020
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November 2020
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Upcoming Events
Whole Farm Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Planning (CAMP) Series
January 27 - February 17, 2026
Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Please join Ulster County CCE and CCE Harvest New York for a free four-part webinar and workshop series focused on building climate resilience on your farm. We will cover climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, learn how to access locally relevant historical climate data, and begin a climate adaptation plan or disaster preparedness plan for your farm.By the end of the series, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to identify vulnerabilities in their operations, determine which strategies best address the issue, and secure funding to support project implementation.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Pruning & Fruit Tree Health 101 (Flushing, NY)
February 22, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Flushing, NY
Join us at Ridgewood 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. NOTE: This event was postponed from January 25 to February 22 due to the weather.
Announcements
2025 Year in Review
2025 was another year of growth and accomplishment for CCE Harvest NY! Our 2025 Year in Review highlights our impacts and details our work.- Farm to School Local Procurement by the Numbers
- Biochar in the NYC Urban Agriculture Landscape
- Harvest New York Supports Farmer-Led Research Advancing Upland Rice Production in New York State
- Community Garden Soil Testing Program Yields Great Results
- Regional Roots: Culinary Training to Enhance School Meals with Local Foods
- Rooted in Learning: Strengthening Farm to School Connections Across New York
- South Lawn Farm Expands Fresh Food Access and Urban Farming Opportunities
- NYS Summit Advances the Mushroom Industry
- Research to Manage Pests in Blueberries with Less Sprays
- Building a Research and Extension Hub at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- A Successful Community Garden Leadership Program Pilot
- Farm to School Events Deliver Education, Culinary Training, and Business to Business Opportunities
- A Trusted Source of Science-Based Information for the Cannabis sativa Hemp Industry
- Sustainable Pest Management for New York Urban Farmers
- Cultivating Resilience: Harvest New York Drives the State's Climate Goals Through Research and Outreach
- Expanding Agritourism Outreach Across New York State
- Coordinating City Agencies, Academia, and Community Gardens to Improve Urban Soils
- USDA Urban Agriculture Training Development Complete