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earlier monthsNovember 2023
Soil Health for Vegetable Growers Workshop
November 1, 2023
9:30am - 2:30pm
Whallonsburg Grange
Essex, NY
Join us for presentations, discussions, and hands-on demonstrations 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.
Back again this November: Organizing Work for High-Quality Results
November 8, 2023
on-line course
Organizing Work for High-Quality Results teaches farm supervisors how to develop clear expectations and delegate effectively. Learn how to implement a quality management system on your farm, create your own standard operating procedures, and develop processes to streamline work and improve results. This course is appropriate for both new and experienced farm supervisors and managers, as well as those preparing to become supervisors. All participants will learn leadership concepts and practice skills that will improve their ability to build a positive workplace and get results through leading others. Course topics include: setting clear expectations, effective delegation, quality management systems, workplace organization, and aligning HR management with social responsibility expectations.
Materials release November 8, 2023, and live weekly Zoom discussions will be held from 3 to 4 PM ET each Tuesday from November 14 through December 19. Continuing education credits will be offered.
Essex County Farm Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations
November 14, 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
Whallonsburg Grange Hall
Essex, NY
Nicole Tommell and Steve Hadcock will host a workshop with CCE Essex on various farm asset protection strategies. Nicole is a Farm Management Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team. Steve Hadcock is a Beginning Farmer specialist with the Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program. Nicole and Steve have many years of experience working with farm families on farm management and estate planning topics.
Topics included are:
- How can I use my current records to gauge how well my business is doing? Various suggestions will assist you in looking at your records differently.
- What can I do to retain employees? Ideas will be shared on how to get new employees off to a good start. Also, ideas on how to help retain employees as well.
- Am I ready to consider diversifying my business? Thoughts on how to approach evaluating the diversification of your farm business will be shared.
- When and how do I start the succession process? It is never too early to begin discussing farm succession/transfer. Topics will be covered to help you feel confident to begin the process for your business. Shared topics may help you with your process if you have already started.
Each participant will receive written materials and a flash drive containing various resources.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday November 14th at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall from 10-2:30. Locally sourced morning refreshments and lunch are provided.
Please register here by Nov 7th: Register Here This event is free
For more information about the workshop content, contact Steve Hadcock at seh11@cornell.edu or 518-380-1497.
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
November 15, 2023
8:00am to 5:00pm
Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department
Canajoharie, NY
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
8 am - 5 pm
Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department
75 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY
Public parking is available across the street from the training venue.
Registration: $10 per farm
Includes course manual ($50 value), certificate of course completion ($35 value), lunch, and other refreshments. Please indicate on the registration form if you have dietary restrictions we should know about.
Deadline to register: Monday, Nov. 13th at noon or until course is filled (max. 30 participants)
2.00 DEC pesticide recertification credits available in Categories 1A, 10, 22, and 23
Orange County Farm Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations
November 17, 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
CCE Orange County
Middletown, NY
Nicole Tommell and Steve Hadcock will host a workshop with CCE Orange on various farm asset protection strategies. Nicole is a Farm Management Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team. Steve Hadcock is a Beginning Farmer specialist with the Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program. Nicole and Steve have many years of experience working with farm families on farm management and estate planning topics.
Topics included are:
- How can I use my current records to gauge how well my business is doing? Various suggestions will assist you in looking at your records differently.
- What can I do to retain employees? Ideas will be shared on how to get new employees off to a good start. Also, ideas on how to help retain employees as well.
- Am I ready to consider diversifying my business? Thoughts on how to approach evaluating the diversification of your farm business will be shared.
- When and how do I start the succession process? It is never too early to begin discussing farm succession/transfer. Topics will be covered to help you feel confident to begin the process for your business. Shared topics may help you with your process if you have already started.
Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Each participant will receive written materials and a flash drive containing various resources.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday November 17th at the CCE Orange County Office, 18 Seward Ave, Ste 300, Middletown, NY 10940.
Register here, cost is $10: Register here
For more information on how to register,
contact Nathaniel Lartey at nl498@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234 Ext 251 or (C): 917-635-9966.
For more information about the workshop content, contact Steve Hadcock.
Steve may be reached at seh11@cornell.edu or 518-380-1497.
Schoharie County Farm Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations
November 20, 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
CCE Schoharie
Cobleskill, NY
Monday, November 20th from 10am to 2:30pm at CCE Schoharie, 173 S Grand St, Cobleskill, NY 12034
Nicole Tommell and Steve Hadcock will host a workshop with CCE Schoharie on various farm asset protection strategies. Nicole is a Farm Management Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team. Steve Hadcock is a Beginning Farmer specialist with the Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program. Nicole and Steve have many years of experience working with farm families on farm management and estate planning topics.
Topics included are:
- How can I use my current records to gauge how well my business is doing? Various suggestions will assist you in looking at your records differently.
- What can I do to retain employees? Ideas will be shared on how to get new employees off to a good start. Also, ideas on how to help retain employees as well.
- Am I ready to consider diversifying my business? Thoughts on how to approach evaluating the diversification of your farm business will be shared.
- When and how do I start the succession process? It is never too early to begin discussing farm succession/transfer. Topics will be covered to help you feel confident to begin the process for your business. Shared topics may help you with your process if you have already started.
Each participant will receive written materials and a flash drive containing various resources.
Morning refreshments and lunch are provided.
Registration is $10.Register here
For more information about the workshop content, contact Steve Hadcock at seh11@cornell.edu or 518-380-1497.
Saratoga County Farm Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations
November 21, 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
CCE Saratoga
Ballston Spa, NY
Tuesday, November 21th from 10am to 2:30pm at CCE Saratoga, 50 W High St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Nicole Tommell and Steve Hadcock will host a workshop with CCE Saratoga on various farm asset protection strategies. Nicole is a Farm Management Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team. Steve Hadcock is a Beginning Farmer specialist with the Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program. Nicole and Steve have many years of experience working with farm families on farm management and estate planning topics.
Topics included are:
- How can I use my current records to gauge how well my business is doing? Various suggestions will assist you in looking at your records differently.
- What can I do to retain employees? Ideas will be shared on how to get new employees off to a good start. Also, ideas on how to help retain employees as well.
- Am I ready to consider diversifying my business? Thoughts on how to approach evaluating the diversification of your farm business will be shared.
- When and how do I start the succession process? It is never too early to begin discussing farm succession/transfer. Topics will be covered to help you feel confident to begin the process for your business. Shared topics may help you with your process if you have already started.
Each participant will receive written materials and a flash drive containing various resources.
Morning refreshments and lunch are provided.
Registration is $10. Register here
For more information about the workshop content, contact Steve Hadcock at seh11@cornell.edu or 518-380-1497.
December 2023
New York Labor Roadshow VII
December 15, 2023
8:30-4:15
Greenwich Elks
Greenwich, NY
New York Labor Roadshow VII: December 2023 Offered by New York's Ag Workforce Development Council
New York's Ag Workforce Development Council (AWDC) is currently organizing Labor Roadshow VII. The Eastern NY event will be held on December 15 in Greenwich, NY from 8:30-4:15.
January 2024
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
January 8, 2024 : General Marketing
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
This webinar covers the basics of marketing.
2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
January 9, 2024 : Agritourism For Maple Syrup Operations
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
The first agritourism webinar for 2024 will focus on Maple Syrup Operations.
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
January 11, 2024 : Creating Facebook, Instagram and Google Business Accounts
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Creating Facebook, Instagram, & Google Business Accounts. Learn to set up accounts and to determine which platform is best for your business.
Is Whole Farm Revenue Micro-Farm Insurance Right for My Farm?
January 16, 2024 : Is Whole Farm Revenue Micro Farm Crop Insurance Right for My Farm?
3:30-4:30
Zoom Webinar
If your farm revenue is $350,000 or less and you have at least three years of farm financial records (tax returns with revenue and expenses from farming) you are likely to be eligible for a crop insurance program through USDA-RMA called Whole Farm Revenue Micro-Farm Crop Insurance. This crop insurance product insures farm revenue, is heavily subsidized by USDA and requires much less recordkeeping than other insurance programs. Liz Higgins will walk you through this insurance program, show you how it differs from the NAP program (offered by USDA-FSA) and can help you evaluate whether or not it makes sense for your farm business.
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
January 18, 2024 : Creating Social Media Content for Facebook
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Learn how to create effective content for Facebook.
Ag Supervisory Leadership ASL 106: Ethics and Employment Regulations
January 19, 2024 : ASL 106: Ethics and Employee Regulations
January 19-February 25, 2024
online/asynchronous
Implement responsible and ethical labor practices and understand why these matter for agriculture. Recognize and prevent sexual harassment. Understand and follow minimum wage and overtime laws. Implement Equal Employment Opportunity laws to prevent discrimination and harassment. Handle employee discipline and termination.
Liderazgo en Supervisión AgrÃcola ("Transition to Supervisor" Course in Spanish!)
January 19, 2024 : Liderazgo en Supervisión Agrícola ("Transition to Supervisor" Course in Spanish!)
January 19-February 25, 2024
online/asynchronous
¡El Liderazgo de Supervisión AgrÃcola ahora ofrecerá el curso completo de "Transición a supervisor" en ESPAÃ'OL y todo virtual! Aprenderá estos temas: cómo desarrollar relaciones laborales efectivas, habilidades esenciales de la comunicación, cómo ser el lÃder de un grupo multicultural, y cómo construir mejores relaciones de trabajo para tener un equipo efectivo de trabajo.
Agricultural Supervisory Leadership will now offer the complete "Transition to Supervisor" course in SPANISH and all virtual! You will learn these topics: how to develop effective working relationships, essential communication skills, how to be the leader of a multicultural group, and how to build better working relationships to have an effective work team.
2024 Becker Forum
January 22, 2024 : Becker Forum
8:30am-5:00pm
OnCenter
Syracuse, NY
Addressing 2024 Ag Workforce Challenges!
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
January 22, 2024 : Developing a Marketing Plan
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
This webinar will go over the basics of developing a marketing plan.
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
January 25, 2024 : Creating Social Media Content for Instagram
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Learn how to create effective content for Instagram.
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
January 29, 2024 : Finding Markets
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
This webinar will help you learn to find markets for your ag products.
Upcoming Events
Agritourism Webinar Series
October 8, 2024 : Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
November 12, 2024 : Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
December 10, 2024 : Agritourism Accessibility
Agritourism Accessibility
New York Labor Roadshow VIII - Save the Date
December 11, 2024
December 13, 2024
December 17 - December 18, 2024 : Labor Roadshow VIII
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