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October 2024
Fall Vegetable Farm Soil Health and Cover Crop Meeting
October 4, 2024 : Fall Vegetable Farm Soil Health and Cover Crop Meeting
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fox Creek Farm
Schoharie, NY

Come learn about soil health and cover cropping at Fox Creek Farm in Schoharie on Friday 10/4/24. Owners, Sara and Raymond Luhrman will share their simple cover cropping program that has maintained productive soils over almost 20 years of intensive vegetable production. Walk the fields, see their fall cover crops growing, ask your questions and get your answers. This program will be geared towards beginning vegetable farmers.
Agritourism Webinar Series
October 8, 2024 : Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
12-1
webinar
Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
PASA Farmworker COVID Funds In-Person Registration
October 25, 2024 : Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Registration - Washington County
9-4
Washington County Fairgrounds
Greenwich, NY
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State is collaborating with PASA (Pennsylvania Sustainable Agriculture Association) to offer three in-person events in New York State at the end of October where workers can sign up for the program in person.
PASA Farmworker COVID Funds In-Person Registration
October 26, 2024 : Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Registration - Ulster County
9-4
CCE Ulster County
Kingston, NY
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State is collaborating with PASA (Pennsylvania Sustainable Agriculture Association) to offer three in-person events in New York State at the end of October where workers can sign up for the program in person.
November 2024
Agritourism Webinar Series
November 12, 2024 : Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
12-1
webinar
Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
Grants for Farm Businesses - What's Available for 2024-2025?
November 13, 2024 : Grants for Farm Businesses - What's Available for 2024-2025?
10:00am-11:30am
webinar
New York State and USDA are investing millions in New York State farm infrastructure this year through competitive grant programs. This webinar will review upcoming programs and help you determine if any might be a good fit for your business.
UV Light Q and A
November 14, 2024
3:00 - 4:00pm
Zoom
Check out this video on the use of UV light to manage plant diseases by the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) and join them for a Zoom Q&A session about the technology on November 14th from 3:00 - 4:00pm. This meeting is free but you must register to receive the Zoom link.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O_a6zNnnhQ
December 2024
Soil Health Workshop for Vegetable Growers
December 5, 2024
9:30am - 3:00pm
Tiashoke Farm Store
Schaghticoke, NY
Join us for presentations and discussions focusing on soil health concepts and best management practices for vegetable growers. Topics include tarping, maintaining soil health in high tunnels, cover cropping, reduced tillage, compost microbiology, and more!
1.75 DEC pesticide recertification credits available in categories 1A, 10, and 23.
Cost: $30 per person
Housing and Farmland Value Impacts of Large-Scale Solar Facilities in New York State
December 9, 2024 : Housing and Farmland Value Impacts of Large-Scale Solar Facilities in New York State
12-1
webinar
For this lunchtime webinar, Cornell Dyson school agricultural and extension economist Wendong Zhang will share recent research findings that examines the property value impacts of large-scale solar facilities and energy infrastructure for residential homeowners as well as farmland owners.
Agritourism Webinar Series
December 10, 2024 : Agritourism Accessibility
12-1
webinar
Agritourism Accessibility
New York Labor Roadshow VIII - Save the Date
December 11, 2024
December 13, 2024
December 17 - December 18, 2024 : Labor Roadshow VIII
TBD
Save the dates for the Labor Roadshow VIII. In person sessions on Dec 11 and Dec 13 and online sessions on Dec 17 and Dec 18

Upcoming Events
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 6, 2026
The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won't want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plenty of interaction between speakers and attendees.
Tuesdays 1pm-3pm January 6, 2026 - February 3, 2026 (The webinar held on February 3 will run 1pm-4pm)
Cost: $60.00 for all five sessions, $20 for single sessions
Webinars will be recorded, and all the recordings will be sent to registrants for future review.
Expanding Farm Sales: Markets, Profits, and Branding Series
January 10, 2026
Looking to diversify where you sell your farm products? This four-part workshop series helps farmers explore new opportunities in direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and institutional markets. Learn how to meet buyer expectations, price for profitability, and build lasting relationships that support your business goals. Participants will strengthen marketing and communication skills, evaluate which sales channels best fit their farm, and connect with buyers, distributors, and local partners who can help expand their reach. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your market presence, this program will help you chart the right path for your farm's future.
Four Session Series: Saturdays from 10AM to Noon, January 10-January 31, 2026
Attend at one of three locations: Schoharie Extension Center - Cobleskill, NY; Otsego Education Center - Cooperstown, NY; Via Zoom
Pre-registration is requested! Fee: $25 Register Here
Any questions can be directed to Kelley Doolin at kmd322@cornell.edu
Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course
January 13 - January 14, 2026
Join ENYCHP specialists for an in-depth review of topics covered on the NYS DEC pesticide applicator certification exam. This two-day virtual course includes explanation of key concepts on the core exam, test-taking tips for the core and category exam, practice questions, and Q&A with instructors. Course materials, including program recordings, practice exams, and DEC materials will be available to registrants after the program. This training is geared toward certification categories 1A (agricultural plant), 21 (field and forage), 22 (fruit), and 23 (vegetable).
