2022 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2022
Regulations, Certification, and the Specialty Mushroom Industry: GAPs, FSMA, and Food Safety
January 26, 2022
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Webinar #1,
Join the Cornell Small Farms Program and CCE Harvest NY in an opportunity to learn how to navigate the various regulations and certifications in a specialty mushroom enterprise. The type, location, scale, and markets of a given farm all affect the programs that farmers are required or can choose to join.
This session will cover how contamination is spread, provide an overview of microbial risk reduction, basic food safety practices, and clarify the differences between food safety audits vs. inspection. We will also hear directly from Smallhold, a NYC-based certified organic mushroom operation that uses a distributed farming network and local, urban farming hub to sell specialty mushrooms and is a participant in the GAPs certification program.
February 2022
Regulations, Certification, and the Specialty Mushroom Industry: Mushroom Production Certification
February 23, 2022
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Webinar #2,
Join the Cornell Small Farms Program and CCE Harvest NY in an opportunity to learn how to navigate the various regulations and certifications in a specialty mushroom enterprise. The type, location, scale, and markets of a given farm all affect the programs that farmers are required or can choose to join.
Several options exist for verification programs that growers can utilize to certify their production practices and increase their market potential. This webinar covers the practices and procedures for becoming Certified Organic, Certified Naturally Grown, and New York Grown and Certified. Hear from the people who offer these options and from mushroom growers who utilize them, and get your questions answered.
March 2022
Urban Ag Pest Updates: Twospotted Spider Mite
March 3, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
A lunch session to discuss updates on NYC's most damaging pest of tomatoes and cucumbers, including some new ideas for managing it on urban farms.
Urban Ag Pest Updates: Cabbage Whitefly
March 9, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
This lunch session will provide updates on one of NYC's top pests of kale, collards, and other brassicas, with some new ideas for managing it on urban farms.
Fruit Tree Pruning with NYBG
March 19, 2022
11:00am - 1:00pm
Bronx, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY is partnering with NYBG Bronx Green Up to provide a hands-on workshop on fruit tree pruning, pest and disease management, and proper tool care. During the workshop, participants will learn about the different types of fruit trees and the care considerations associated with each. Participants will also gain practical experience pruning, while working in teams.
April 2022
GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference Workshop: Urban Berry Management
April 23, 2022
11:30am
Bronx, NY
This workshop will provide basic growing techniques in favor of both fruit production and propagation in urban settings. A list of preferred strawberry varieties and examples of successful berry management in NYC will be provided. Plus we'll provide some basic knowledge about urban soils and soil health.
May 2022
Minimize Pest Control Risks on the Urban Farm
May 10, 2022
12:00pm - 1:30pm
A virtual workshop to demystify sprays and other pest control options for urban farmers. Come with questions!
New York City Soil Health Field Day
May 18, 2022
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Bronx, NY
Part of the 2022 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day series, the field day in NYC will offer insights on urban soil health and water management.
June 2022
No Events Scheduled at this Time
July 2022
Como Cultivar Hongos Comestibles (How to Grow Edible Mushrooms)
July 16, 2022
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bronx, NY
This mushroom workshop will be taught in Spanish.
Acomparie a los equipos de Cornell Co-op Extension y New York Restoration Project con las facilitadoras Cecilia, Marina, y Yolanda para aprender tres formas diferentes de cultivar hongos comestibles en su jardin.
CRAFT Urban Ag IPM Workshop
July 19, 2022
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Brooklyn, NY
Experts from the NYS IPM Program will answer questions about beneficial insects and how to attract them to your urban farm or garden. We will also be providing some background on the Conservation Biocontrol project that is now in its second year, introducing our Cornell Cooperative Extension summer interns and providing a brief tour of Oko Farms.
August 2022
No Events Scheduled at this Time
September 2022
CRAFT Tour: Growing and Cooking Asian Vegetables
September 29, 2022
5:00 pm
Chester, NY
Have you ever wondered what the difference between all the "Asian greens" are? Seed catalogs tend to lump them all together but each one is distinct and unique in its own way. The tour at Choy Division in Chester, NY will look at various greens, the cultures they belong to, and what culinary qualities are desirable when growing for an Asian community. We will touch lightly on general growing information, but the primary focus of our tour will be on how to select and harvest the variety of crops for different Asian communities. At the end of our farm tour, there will be an opportunity to taste these greens cooked using the Chinese method, hotpot.
This will be a multilingual event, with live interpretation provided by the Hudson Valley Language Justice Collective. Transportation to the event is available if you RSVP by September 23.
October 2022
2022 Field to Pint Tour
October 19, 2022
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Join Harvest NY, The Cornell Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County on a full day "Field to Pint Tour" in Columbia and Green Counties. The tour will provide the opportunity to meet local farmers, producers, and end users who contribute to the craft beverage industry in the Hudson Valley and New York. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the final tour stop, Subversive Brewing.
You must be 21or older to attend this event.
NYC Fungus Festival
October 23, 2022
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
New York, NY
Like New Yorkers, fungi are fascinating, surprising, diverse and interconnected. That's why the New York Mycological Society is celebrating them at New York City's very first Fungus Festival on Randall's Island! This free community event welcomes mushroom-curious amateurs and experts of all ages!
Black Farmers United NYS & The NYC Chapter of Young Farmers Fall Mixer
October 28, 2022
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Brooklyn, NY
Urban farmers, community gardeners, aspiring growers and food system enthusiasts are all welcome! Come learn about BFU's "Nine Solutions For An Equitable Food System" and urban cannabis/hemp production, meet local policy makers and share your experience as a grower! Celebrate the end of another growing season.
November 2022
No Events Scheduled at this Time
December 2022
CRAFT + TUFFS Year-end Farmer-to-Farmer Gathering
December 16, 2022
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Brooklyn, NY
All NYC urban farmers are invited to celebrate the season at this year's final CRAFT visit (hosted by East New York Farms!) combined with a revival of The Urban Farmer-to-Farmer Summit (aka TUFFS)! There'll be snacks, a seed swap, a farm tour, and some TUFFS-style story-and-skill-sharing. But most importantly, we're just going to hang out, meet the other urban farmers we've never met, catch up with folks we haven't seen in a while, and have a good time.
Technical and Financial Resources for Urban Farmers in NYS
December 20, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern time
This online event will introduce you to urban agriculture field staff from a variety of organizations that provide direct support for urban farmers and community gardeners.
Upcoming Events
How to Grow Edible Mushrooms on Logs
April 12, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Upper Manhattan, NY
Join Cornell's network of Community Mushroom Educators and the NYRP Urban Ag team to learn how to grow Shiitake mushrooms on logs. This hands-on workshop will include plenty of opportunity to practice drilling and filling logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. In addition to experiential learning, we'll explore the benefits of mushroom cultivation and tour the NYRP log yard, discussing best practices for maintaining a successful outdoor mushroom-growing system.NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. Waitlist registrations being accepted.
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.