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January 2023

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February 2023

Conserving Friendly Insects on Urban Farms and Gardens

February 23, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Conserving Friendly Insects on Urban Farms and Gardens

How are you welcoming friendly insects to your urban farm or garden? Do you know who you're looking for? Join us on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 12 PM on Zoom to talk about incorporating plants into your farm or garden that provide food and shelter for insect predators and pollinators.


March 2023

Seed Sowing Workshop

March 25, 2023
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Brooklyn, NY

Seed Sowing Workshop

Brooklyn Queens Land Trust and Brooklyn Grange invite you to create customized flats for your garden in this not-your-typical seed sowing workshop with Kwesi Joseph, Urban Garden Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Harvest New York.

Learn to sow seeds in a commercial greenhouse setting and leave them to grow for eight weeks while the Brooklyn Grange Farmers lovingly tend to the seedlings. This workshop is aimed at gardeners of all experience levels. Please come if you want to grow plants that are not usually found at traditional plant giveaways, local hardware stores, or nurseries. Participants are encouraged to bring (and share!) seeds, especially ancestral seeds, culturally important seeds, or seeds with a story. Brooklyn Grange will also supply seeds the day of.


April 2023

Life Cycles of the Segmented and Infamous @ the GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference

April 1, 2023
10:30 am - 12 noon
New York, NY

Life Cycles of the Segmented and Infamous @ the GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference

Do you have strong opinions about which bugs you like and don't like in your garden? Join Sam Anderson, CCE Urban Ag Specialist, and Saara Naticic of Red Hook Farms who also have strong opinions for an educational and participatory rant about some of the most interesting, wonderful, and despicable arthropods we encountered last year. Participants will learn how to identify some of the most important and/ or most mysterious arthropods of NYC farms and gardens, where to find them, their life cycles, and their predators (or prey). For the pests, we'll touch on ways to manage their presence, but the emphasis here is more about getting to know these helpful/unhelpful/ otherwise-interesting arthropods and understanding how they operate.

2023 Hudson Valley Farming Series Field Day: Floodplain Benches on the Wallkill River in Orange Co.

April 7, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Westtown, NY


Restored floodplains limit the amount of flooding after extreme storms. Join Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District and CCE Orange County to see a restored floodplain along the Wallkill River.

2023 Hudson Valley Farming Series Field Day: Riparian Buffers in Action

April 14, 2023
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Acra, NY


This workshop will combine an indoor classroom presentation along with a tour on a nearby farm to help participants understand the benefits of incorporating diversified agroforestry systems with an eye for resilience. During this offering, participants will learn how these types of buffers intentionally combine water quality protection with sustainable food and forest production. Presenters will touch on a variety of topics including basic stream function, buffer assessment and establishment, species selection, and marketing using our newly developed Multifunctional Riparian Buffer Guide. Join us to understand ways to incorporate native, perennial, and beneficial species into fruitful buffer systems that promote freshwater ecosystems.

Building Pollinator Habitats as Integrated Pest Management

April 25, 2023
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Staten Island, NY

Building Pollinator Habitats as Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses a variety of ecologically-minded techniques and approaches for the long-term management of pests. In this workshop we'll explore building beneficial insect habitats as an IPM strategy. Participants will learn what to plant, how to design their pollinator habitats, and how to maintain and troubleshoot the pollinator habitat within an IPM framework.


May 2023

2023 Spring Urban Agriculture Conference

May 6, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm; doors open at 9:00 am
Rochester, NY

2023 Spring Urban Agriculture Conference

Join us for a day of workshops (including a rain barrel workshop), panel discussions, and tabling by local organizations and businesses. The keynote speaker is Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm. CCE Monroe County Master Gardeners will be conducting complimentary soil testing (texture/pH) for those interested. All individuals, groups, and skill levels are welcome!

Water Access for a Hydrated Garden

May 11, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Water Access for a Hydrated Garden

Learn how to keep your garden well hydrated in the hot summer months and all year round in this FREE lunchtime online workshop! Come with your burning questions about how to construct and get approvals for rainwater harvesting structures, how to access a fire hydrant, and all things water access.

Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Twilight Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 25, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lockport, NY

Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Twilight Meeting

Join Specialists Janet Van Zoeren (tree fruit), Anya Osatuke (small fruit), and Anna Wallis (fruit IPM) for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management. This meeting will examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crops, demonstrate scouting techniques, and discuss integrative pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and fruit plantings. Attendees are encouraged to bring pictures or descriptions of pests they are concerned about on their farm.

1.5 DEC credits will be offered in categories 1a, 10, and 22. 


June 2023

Herbs in Context at River Garden

June 13, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Herbs have rich histories and are connected to cultural practices. In this workshop, participants will gain an introduction to ethnobotany and discuss ways to plan an herb garden that is culturally relevant to a community. Herb lovers of all experience levels welcome! 

Soil Biology Field Day

June 28, 2023
3:00 - 6:00 pm EDT
New York, NY

Soil Biology Field Day

Join us for a hands-on afternoon all about life in the soil, from microbes to mollusks. We'll cover new research on the microbiomes of urban ag soils; pests, beneficial insects, and other arthropods in the soil; strategies to support healthy soil biology on urban farms; biological amendments, with an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi demonstration; and a wine cap mushroom inoculation demo.


July 2023

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August 2023

Biological Besties -- A Cornell IPM Skillshare Event

August 3, 2023
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Brooklyn, NY

Biological Besties -- A Cornell IPM Skillshare Event

Join the Cornell Agriculture Extension team for an evening of nerding-out about beneficial insects and integrated pest management hosted by Pink Houses Farm. We'll spend some time guiding you through how to distinguish beneficial insects from harmful ones, ways to bring more beneficials into your growing space, and meet (or re-connect!) with fellow farmers and gardeners from the region. 

Soil Health and Compost Basics (Part 1 of 2)

August 3, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm


Cornell Cooperative Extension, Partnerships for Parks, and NYC Parks GreenThumb bring you a two-part learning series on soil vitality and its impact on plants. Plant health is directly linked to the health of the soil it's growing in. If we take care of the soil, the soil will take care of our plants and crops.

Join us in this lunchtime webinar to learn the basics of soil science and soil health and different ways to assess, prepare, and amend the soil in order to improve its vitality. 

Soil Health and Compost Practicum (Part 2 of 2)

August 5, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Manhattan, NY


Cornell Cooperative Extension, Partnerships for Parks, and NYC Parks GreenThumb bring you a two-part learning series on soil vitality and its impact on plants. Plant health is directly linked to the health of the soil it's growing in. If we take care of the soil, the soil will take care of our plants and crops.

This hands-on workshop will build on our knowledge of soil health basics and dive into practical ways of assessing and improving soil health. We will look at an example of a thriving garden compost system and see how compost amendments affect different soil types. Prepare to get your hands dirty! 

2023 Cornell High-Cannabinoid Hemp Field Day

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 10, 2023
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Geneva, NY

2023 Cornell High-Cannabinoid Hemp Field Day

Join us for the 2023 Cornell High-Cannabinoid Hemp Field Day on Thursday, August 10 at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY. It will feature interactive workshops, demonstrations, and panel discussions on the latest industry research for New York growers. DEC credits available. Peer-based learning encouraged! 

Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Twilight Meeting (Lyons, NY)

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 31, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lyons, NY


Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management. We will examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crops, demonstrate scouting techniques, and discuss integrative pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and fruit plantings.


September 2023

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October 2023

Compost Carnival 2023

October 1, 2023
2:00 - 5:00pm
Brooklyn, NY

Compost Carnival 2023

Family-friendly afternoon celebrating community composting with performances, talks, and interactive educational opportunities.

Fungus Festival 2023

October 15, 2023
11:00am - 3:00pm

Fungus Festival 2023

The time has come, the myceliation is almost complete, and soon there will emerge the greatest fungal festival ever to fruit in New York City! Get ready for the second annual Fungus Festival, organized by the New York Mycological Society, in partnership with Randall's Island Park Alliance.

Come explore diverse displays and programs at the intersection of community art and science, including identification tables of wild mushrooms from the New York area, art and cultivation workshops and activities, lectures, yoga, tastings, urban farms, food vendors, costume corner, games and so much more.

This festival is free and open to all!


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. 



Upcoming Events

Log Inoculation Party

April 28, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
New York, NY

Join us for a log inoculation party and Community Mushroom Educator (CME) reunion at the Randall's Island Urban Farm with past and prospective CMEs. We will be inoculating local tree species with shiitake and oyster spawn as part of a larger research project with the Randall's Island Park Alliance Urban Farm and Cornell Cooperative Extension. 

Announcements

2023 Year in Review Released

2023 was an impactful year for CCE Harvest NY! Our major partners include NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, NYC Department of Education, NYS Office of Cannabis Management, NYS Berry Growers Association, Scenic Hudson, and many more. We thank the gardeners, farmers, processors, and school food authorities that we serve. Please reach out with questions on any of our success stories highlighted in our 2023 Year in Review.
  • A Study of Urban Agriculture in New York State Released
  • Insect Identification for NYC Farmers and Gardeners
  • Harvest NY Offers Education, Fresh Produce, and Job Readiness Training to the Rochester Community
  • A New Community Garden in Nassau County
  • Collaboration Leads to New Garden Opening and Educational Opportunities for Families in Transitional Housing
  • Buffalo Urban Farm Day Showcases City's Flourishing Urban Growing Community
  • Urban Agriculture Curriculum Design Influenced by Stakeholder Feedback
  • Five Years of 30% NY Initiative Success
  • Local Foods for Schools
  • Buffalo Farm to School is a Net Positive
  • Supporting Minority and Women-Owned Businesses in New York State
  • CCE and Cornell Educators Connect at Climate Symposium
  • Development of a Statewide Agritourism Program
  • A Big Year for Cannabis sativa in New York
  • Berry Research in NY to Inform Effective Fungicide Strategies


Field Guide: Arthropod Pests of NYC Vegetables

Arthropod Pests of NYC Vegetables aims to help urban farmers and gardeners find, identify, and understand the most common and important insects and other arthropod pests found in New York City farms and gardens. Some of these pests are rarely mentioned in other guides but are common in NYC. The guide emphasizes scouting tips, including how to identify pests by the damage they leave behind, even when you can't find the insect itself.

This guide was created as a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension's Harvest New York team and the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program.