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September 2016
Farm Business and Marketing Workshop Series
September 1, 2016 : Session #3

Peer to peer classes for farmers who want to strengthen and expand their business
This three-part series is designed to bring farmers together to share experiences and ideas.Your participation, discussions and experiences will help shape each session. The mission of the peer to peer network is to strengthen the future of our local agricultural economy by fostering connections and support between farmers. Sessions 1 & 2 will feature local food prepared by the SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts students.
Cost:
$35 per person for the full series, $20 per person if you would like to attend just one of the sessions. Add $5 per session for additional guests from the same farm. Session #3 is free.
We do not want cost to be a barrier and scholarships are available through the SUNY Adirondack Sustainable Agriculture Fund, administered through the SUNY Adirondack Foundation. Please contact Jared Woodcock at woodcockj@sunyacc.edu for more information regarding scholarships
Pres-registration through the Office of Continuing Education
is required. Phone: (518) 743-2238 | Fax: (518) 743-2318 | sunyacc.edu/ContinuingEd
Cover Crop Field Demonstration Day
September 14, 2016
10:30am -2:00pm
Feura Bush, NY
Root Crop Variety Trial Twilight Meeting

September 21, 2016
4:00-6:00pm
Hurley, NY
October 2016
Cover Crop Field Demonstration Day
October 13, 2016
10:30am -2:00pm
Feura Bush, NY

Cultivation Equipment Demonstration
October 19, 2016
3:30- 5:30pm
Poughkeepsie, NY
November 2016
CRAVE Conference: Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology
November 2, 2016
8:30am-3:30pm

Setting Rent for Farmland
November 10, 2016
6:00-8:00
Kingston, NY

Farm to Institution Market Readiness
November 17, 2016
9:00am - 3:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY

- Learn how to build successful relationships with institutional buyers and distributors
- Understand the business functions that need to be in place on your farm
- Take home a MarketReady binder of tips, checklists, form samples, resources and more
- Be eligible for follow-up assistance to connect with local buyers.
Labor Roadshow - Helping Agriculture Employers Stay Current on Employment Rules and Best Practices
November 15, 2016 : Elba Fireman's Rec Hall
November 16, 2016 : Hilton Garden Inn Auburn
November 17, 2016 : Holiday Inn Saratoga
November 18, 2016 : Ramada Watertown
Presenters will include members of the Agricultural Workforce Development Council and leading experts on labor laws. 5 key areas that will be addressed are:
1. Basic rules & best practices for payroll, hours, hiring and termination
2. Workplace polices
3. Housing
4. Healthy & Safety
5. Documenting your policies, actions, and outcomes.
Cost: $45/person or $40/person for 2 or more from a farm. Please be prepared to pay cash/check at the door. Check in and payment: 9:30AM-9:50AM
Please preregister as walk-ins may not be accommodated due to expected high volume of attendance.
For more information and registration details see Labor Roadshow Details pdf. below.
Upcoming Events
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings

April 24, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
Hilton, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Stansell, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
May 29, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
Holley, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Stansell, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
June 26, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 3 of 4
Ithaca , NY
Join specialists Anya Stansell and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month. This meeting will include Spanish Interpretation. Este mes en Español También.
July 31, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4 - CANCELED
Canceled.
2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School Recordings
April 8, 2025
July 31, 2025
: Recording Available for 2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School
Access to the 2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School recordings are now available for purchase.
3rd Annual Western NY Fruit Growers Tour, Featuring Wayne County
July 31, 2025
We are excited to announce the 3rd annual Western New York Fruit Grower Tour, the premier fruit tour of the northeast brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension's Lake Ontario Fruit Program and Lake Ontario Ag Consulting, LLC! Located in Wayne County, this orchard field day will highlight new and existing products, chemistries, practices, technologies & equipment that shape the orchard industry today. The Western NY Fruit Grower Tour will again combine two past orchard tour events, the LOF Summer Fruit Tour and the Wayne County Fruit Grower Tour, giving industry members the opportunity to conveniently showcase their product offerings to ONE unified group at ONE time and place!
Stay tuned for more info as we get into the summer!