Small Farm Learning Opportunities and Events – NY

Tuesday, April 9 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

In this course you will journey through the complex web and ancient world of mushrooms. Learn the basics to recognizing them in the field, and explore different ways to grow them for food and medicine. Gain skills to get started incorporating mushrooms in your kitchen, garden and medicine cabinet. Also, take home an Oyster Mushroom starter to begin growing your own mushrooms. This workshop will be taught by Olga Tzogas of Smugtown Mushrooms. Learn more and register.

Tuesday, April 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

Soil can be a strong partner to a successful farming operation if we learn how it works and understand its potential. Through demonstrations with equipment contained in the NY Soil Health Trailer and in field or pasture soil pits, this course will provide the participants with a focused perspective on soil and its relation to their farms impact on the environment. This course will be led by Fay Benson, manager of the soil health trailer through the NY Grazinglands Coalition and extension educator on grazing and organic dairy through the Cornell South Central NY Dairy Team. Learn more and register.