Aspiring/Beginning Farmers Meeting: Cultivating Your Dreams in Agriculture
Event Details
Date
February 17, 2024
Time
8:30am to 3:00pm
Location
Fulton Montgomery Community College
2805 NY-67
Johnstown, NY 12095
Host
Cornell Cooperative Extension CAAHP CNYLFC
Dara Boudreaux
518-765-3518
email Dara Boudreaux
Event Registration
Aspiring/Beginning Farmers Meeting: Cultivating Your Dreams in Agriculture
Are you passionate about agriculture and dreaming of starting your own farm? Did you start farming in 2022 or 2023 and still seek more help? Look no further! Join us for the Aspiring Farmers Meeting, a unique opportunity to connect with Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators and agricultural service providers to receive invaluable guidance on your agricultural journey.
This informative event will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Fulton Montgomery Community College, 2805 NY-67, Johnstown, NY 12095.
This day-long workshop will help you gain insights on essential topics like land acquisition, crop selection, livestock production, financial planning, and navigating regulations.
Two breakout sessions will allow participants to learn about various aspects of starting a farm business. The breakout topics are livestock production, fruit and vegetable production, greenhouse and nursery production, farmland access, field crop production, and ideas on marketing what you wish to sell.
The workshop costs $30 per person or $50 for two people. A networking lunch is included in the cost. The deadline for registering is February 9, 2024.
Use this link https://caahp.ccext.net/civicr... to register online. Don't miss this chance to cultivate your dream of becoming a successful farmer! Register today and take the first step towards your agricultural future.
For assistance registering, contact Dara Boudreaux at 518-765-3518 or email at tff24@cornell.edu.
For general information about the workshop, contact Steve Hadcock at (518)380-1497 or seh11@cornell.edu.
Register here: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicr...
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