2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
Join CCE Extension educators for a series of lunchtime webinars on agritourism topics! This series is free and meets on the second Tuesday of every month from Noon - 1PM. You can register for one or more of the webinars. The schedule is:
- 1/9 - Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations
- 2/13 - Grants for Agritourism Operations
- 3/12 - Staffing Your Agritourism Operation
- 4/9 - Working with Your Local Tourism Office
- 5/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan
- 6/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)
- 7/9 - Urban Agritourism
- 8/13 - TBD
- 9/10 - Handling Difficult Customers
- 10/8 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
- 11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
- 12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility
Webinar Series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program
Event Details
Date
January 9, 2024
Time
12:00-1:00
Location
Zoom Webinar
Host
CCE Agritourism Program Work Team
Lindsey Pashow
518-569-3073
email Lindsey Pashow
Event Registration
Agritourism For Maple Syrup Operations
The first webinar for 2024 will focus on Maple Syrup Operations. Learn the ins and outs of hosting a large scale event on your farm, some consumer trends for visits to maple farms and some ideas to extend your season.
Event Details
Date
February 13, 2024
Time
12:00-1:00
Location
Zoom Webinar
Host
CCE Agritourism Program Work Team
Lindsey Pashow
518-569-3073
email Lindsey Pashow
Event Registration
Grants for Agritourism Operations
Are there grants that can help you support or grow your agritourism business? Where do you look for funding?
Event Details
Date
March 12, 2024
Time
12:00-1:00
Location
Zoom Webinar
Host
CCE Agritourism Program Work Team
Lindsey Pashow
518-569-3073
email Lindsey Pashow
Event Registration
Staffing your Agritourism Business
Agritourism operations need employees who are good with the public. Where can you find a labor force for your agritourism enterprise? What different laws and regulations might you encounter as an employer for an agritourism workforce? How do you get your employees hired and trained effectively?
Event Details
Date
April 9, 2024
Time
12:00-1:00
Location
Zoom Webinar
Host
CCE Agritourism Program Work Team
Lindsey Pashow
518-569-3073
email Lindsey Pashow
Event Registration
Working with your local tourism office
Your local tourism office is an important resource for you to help advertise and promote your agritourism business. Find out what they can do for you!
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
Ag Labor Road Show IX
December 1, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 1
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
December 9, 2025 : Save the Date - Ag Labor Road Show In-Person Event (Greenwich, NY)
Greenwich, NY
The Roadshow delivers essential updates on labor law, regulations, and workforce best practices—tailored for farm owners, managers, and ag service providers. Sessions also focus on practical strategies to boost communication, strengthen retention, and build a positive workplace culture.
The in-person session for Eastern NY is December 9 - Elks Lodge, Greenwich, NY - full day in person session
Additional in-person sessions are:
December 10 - Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, NY, December 17 - Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY, December 18 - Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY
December 22, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 2
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
December 17, 2025
Thinking about becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York, but aren't sure where to start? Join DEC representative Kenneth Klubek for a discussion on who needs to become a certified pesticide applicator, certification types, examination procedures, and recertification. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions during the program.
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 6, 2026 : Session 1: Cut Flower Cost Calculator Updates and Woody Cuts
Session 1: Cut Flower Cost Calculator Updates and Woody Cuts
January 13, 2026 : Session 2: Perennials and Industry Trends
Session 2: Perennials and Industry Trends
January 20, 2026 : Session 3: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Biochar
Session 3: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Biochar
January 27, 2026 : Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques
Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques
February 3, 2026 : Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends
Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends