• Pasture Soil Nutrient Pasture Walk

    Rocky Top Acres 1659 Quaker Hill Road, Hubbardsville, NY

    We will discuss nutrient transport off of our grass-fed dairy farms. We will cover minerals, soil health, plant health and how these influence our dairy cow’s health. After lunch, graciously […]

  • Plant Foraging

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, New York, United States

    Discover the basics of foraging for plants. We will start with general foraging tips and then go over some easily identifiable species. For a hands-on follow-up, register for the Foraging Walk […]

  • Growing Wine Forests in New York Tour

    Wineforest Farm Spencer, NY

    An exploration of the most ancient way of growing grapes for wine becomes a leap into the very deep rabbit hole of polyculture agroforestry and rethinking our relationships to the […]

  • Nut and Fruit Tree Culture: NYNGA English Walnut Tour

    Carl Albers homestead planting, which also hosts a significant trial for the NY Nut Growers Association English Walnut Project, has grafted shagbark and shellbark hickories, apples, pears, plums, black locusts, […]

  • Farmers’ Gatorade: Herbal Hydration

    Rock Steady Farm 41 Kaye Road, Millerton, NY, United States

    Quench your thirst in this hands-on workshop all about making your own herbal “gatorade.” We’ll explore three time-tested techniques that balance tangy vinegar with natural sweetness to create refreshing, mineral-rich […]

  • Innovations in Soil Health Field Day

    Martens Farm

    Mark your calendars for an interactive field day focused on innovative soil health practices and farm viability opportunities, featuring biochar and agrivoltaics at Martens Farm in Penn Yan, Yates County. […]

  • Foraging Walk

    Join us on a foraging walk to see what along our trails is edible! This walk will focus on mushrooms but discuss plants as well. The trail will be moderately […]

  • Soil Health in Organic Field Crops

    Gianforte Farm 5882 E. Lake Rd, Cazenovia, NY

    Join us at Gianforte Farms for a NY Soil Health Field Day focused on soil health in organic field crop systems. BBQ lunch included! Free to attend, registration required. Featuring: Featured speaker: Dr. Erin Silva, (University of Wisconsin – Madison) – Reducing Tillage in Organic Systems Reduced tillage field tour Soil pit demo with NRCS Precision […]

  • Harvest & Post-Harvest 101: Safe Handling and Produce Care

    Groundswell 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, United States

    Join us for a hands-on introductory workshop focused on safe harvesting, produce handling, washing, storage, and post-harvest care for small-scale and organic farming systems. Participants will learn practical techniques to maintain produce quality, reduce food waste, and improve food safety through demonstrations and interactive learning stations. Topics include harvest timing, washing methods, storage basics, cooling, […]

  • Syntropic Agroforestry Introduction Webinar

    Virtual

    In this presentation we will cover the essential features of syntropic agroforestry. What does syntropy mean, and how can we achieve it? We will discuss what is meant by the macro-organism, how ecological succession is used as a guiding principle, how forest stratification is treated, and the importance of pruning to drive the system. We […]

  • Opportunity Costs of Conservation-Minded Farming

    Virtual

    Join us as we present the first-year results of exploring the above-business-as-usual maintenance costs of farming in a conservation-minded way. This first foray quantifies the differences in production expenses and profitability of the PES pilot farms compared to producers of a similar scale & type that utilize conventional farming practices across New York State. By […]

  • Livestock Production Field Day

    Troll Bridge Farm 467 Geer Rd, Chaffee, NY, United States

    Are you interested in raising and selling beef, chicken, turkey, or pork? Join us for this Field Day and visit two successful farms in Western New York, followed by a farm-fresh dinner. Troll Bridge Farm 467 Geer Rd, Chaffee, NY 14030 Horizon Ridge Farm 12367 Bullis Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052 Learn firsthand how small-scale […]

  • Rochester Soil Health Day

    Food Link Community Farm 607 Lexington Ave., Rochester, NY, United States

    Rochester Soil Health Day will have lovely partner tables focusing on soil health, yummy snacks, and the opportunity to have your garden soil screened for lead by the New York Soil Health Team. You must make a reservation for soil lead screening Walk ins for soil lead screening will not be accommodated. No registration needed to […]

  • Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Tomatoes

    CCE Tompkins Education Center 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY, United States

    September is a month full of bounty! If you’ve found yourself with too many tomatoes for fresh eating, or if you’re just curious about food preservation, join us for a workshop on how to preserve tomatoes and other seasonal foods at their peak flavor. Participants will learn about the safety, equipment, and benefits of preserving […]