Farm Tour - Indian Camp Farm & Dairy
Friday, November  7, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Indian Camp Farm & Dairy, 560 County Road 14 , Earlville, NY 13332
Four robot barn and new manure aeriation system.What It Is:
Guided facility walk through of new dairy systems and technologies on farms across NYS led by CCE Dairy Specialists, PRO-DAIRY, and other industry experts.Intended audience: Dairy farmers and industry partners.Logistics:
Participants are responsible for their own transportationRegistration: Free but required by location. Biosecurity: All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots, and scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival and before leaving. 
FREE
Daniela Gonzalez Carranza, dg647@cornell.edu, 315-749-3486
Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=2660

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Presents: Annie’s Project: Risk Management for Farm Women
Monday, November 10, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Online Event
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox!Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Annie’s Project provides education in production, price or market, financial, institutional and legal, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks, participants will possess the following skills sets:
Understand personality types to communicate better with business partnersPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farmIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize lossesInterpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow projections to make business decisionsConfidence in review of labor laws, requirements, and their implicationsDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes openUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside helpCommunicate expectations of family vs hired laborUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concernsUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning toolsConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunitiesUnderstand how to distinguish your commodityUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm womenThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio, access to all presentations and worksheets, access to financial and legal advice, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session, November 3rd, and final session, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions, or participate virtually the entire series.
$50

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_action.cfm

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Employee Development and Training
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online Event
Course costs: $275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residentsThree leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback. In Employee Development and Training you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning. Course topics include:
Planning effective training programsOnboarding new employeesOn the job trainingStaff developmentCreating a culture for continuous learningCoaching and career planningCourse begins: Wednesday, November 12 Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET beginning November 18 through December 23.Scholarship Opportunity for Dairy Producers: Thanks to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), eligible dairy producers can apply for a $100 scholarship to help cover registration fees. Scholarships are available to participants from qualifying states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 
$275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residents

Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2665

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Presents: Annie’s Project: Risk Management for Farm Women
Monday, November 17, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Online Event
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox!Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Annie’s Project provides education in production, price or market, financial, institutional and legal, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks, participants will possess the following skills sets:
Understand personality types to communicate better with business partnersPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farmIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize lossesInterpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow projections to make business decisionsConfidence in review of labor laws, requirements, and their implicationsDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes openUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside helpCommunicate expectations of family vs hired laborUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concernsUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning toolsConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunitiesUnderstand how to distinguish your commodityUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm womenThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio, access to all presentations and worksheets, access to financial and legal advice, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session, November 3rd, and final session, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions, or participate virtually the entire series.
$50

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_action.cfm

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Employee Development and Training
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online Event
Course costs: $275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residentsThree leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback. In Employee Development and Training you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning. Course topics include:
Planning effective training programsOnboarding new employeesOn the job trainingStaff developmentCreating a culture for continuous learningCoaching and career planningCourse begins: Wednesday, November 12 Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET beginning November 18 through December 23.Scholarship Opportunity for Dairy Producers: Thanks to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), eligible dairy producers can apply for a $100 scholarship to help cover registration fees. Scholarships are available to participants from qualifying states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 
$275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residents

Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2665

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Presents: Annie’s Project: Risk Management for Farm Women
Monday, November 24, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Online Event
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox!Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Annie’s Project provides education in production, price or market, financial, institutional and legal, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks, participants will possess the following skills sets:
Understand personality types to communicate better with business partnersPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farmIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize lossesInterpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow projections to make business decisionsConfidence in review of labor laws, requirements, and their implicationsDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes openUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside helpCommunicate expectations of family vs hired laborUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concernsUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning toolsConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunitiesUnderstand how to distinguish your commodityUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm womenThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio, access to all presentations and worksheets, access to financial and legal advice, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session, November 3rd, and final session, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions, or participate virtually the entire series.
$50

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_action.cfm

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Employee Development and Training
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online Event
Course costs: $275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residentsThree leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback. In Employee Development and Training you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning. Course topics include:
Planning effective training programsOnboarding new employeesOn the job trainingStaff developmentCreating a culture for continuous learningCoaching and career planningCourse begins: Wednesday, November 12 Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET beginning November 18 through December 23.Scholarship Opportunity for Dairy Producers: Thanks to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), eligible dairy producers can apply for a $100 scholarship to help cover registration fees. Scholarships are available to participants from qualifying states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 
$275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residents

Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2665

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Presents: Annie’s Project: Risk Management for Farm Women
Monday, December  1, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Online Event
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox!Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Annie’s Project provides education in production, price or market, financial, institutional and legal, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks, participants will possess the following skills sets:
Understand personality types to communicate better with business partnersPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farmIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize lossesInterpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow projections to make business decisionsConfidence in review of labor laws, requirements, and their implicationsDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes openUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside helpCommunicate expectations of family vs hired laborUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concernsUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning toolsConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunitiesUnderstand how to distinguish your commodityUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm womenThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio, access to all presentations and worksheets, access to financial and legal advice, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session, November 3rd, and final session, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions, or participate virtually the entire series.
$50

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_action.cfm

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Employee Development and Training
Tuesday, December  2, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online Event
Course costs: $275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residentsThree leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback. In Employee Development and Training you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning. Course topics include:
Planning effective training programsOnboarding new employeesOn the job trainingStaff developmentCreating a culture for continuous learningCoaching and career planningCourse begins: Wednesday, November 12 Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET beginning November 18 through December 23.Scholarship Opportunity for Dairy Producers: Thanks to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), eligible dairy producers can apply for a $100 scholarship to help cover registration fees. Scholarships are available to participants from qualifying states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 
$275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residents

Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2665

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Celebrate Madison
Saturday, December  6, 2025
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hampton Inn & Suites Cazenovia, 25 Lakers Lane , Cazenovia, NY 13035
The Holiday Market is from 9am-2pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Cazenovia. Looking forward to helping you shop local this holiday season!
Free
Erin Shantal, es977@cornell.edu, 3156843001 ext.122


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Cornell Cooperative Extension Presents: Annie’s Project: Risk Management for Farm Women
Monday, December  8, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Online Event
Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox!Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Annie’s Project provides education in production, price or market, financial, institutional and legal, and human and personal risk. At the end of six weeks, participants will possess the following skills sets:
Understand personality types to communicate better with business partnersPut family living expenses together with other costs of doing business on the farmIdentify production risks on-farm and prioritize risk management strategies to minimize lossesInterpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow projections to make business decisionsConfidence in review of labor laws, requirements, and their implicationsDevelop an inventory of current Human Capitol & make a plan to address any weaknesses and contingency plan if a ‘position’ becomes openUnderstand farm family labor vs off farm labor. how to offer benefits & when it’s time to hire outside helpCommunicate expectations of family vs hired laborUnderstand insurance options to cover Human Resource concernsUnderstand how assets are titled and learn about estate planning toolsConsider and evaluate available marketing opportunitiesUnderstand how to distinguish your commodityUnderstand tools and resources for stress management & farm equipment needs specific to farm womenThe cost is $50 for the series and includes a portfolio, access to all presentations and worksheets, access to financial and legal advice, and support from a variety of community partners. The series will take place on Mondays from 1-3:30pm. The first session, November 3rd, and final session, December 8th will be in person to help kickstart connections with farm women in your region as we explore communication styles and methods of communication. We encourage participants to choose their closest Cornell Cooperative Extension office for these in-person sessions, or participate virtually the entire series.
$50

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_action.cfm

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Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series
Tuesday, December  9, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online Event
Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.Register now and select from a variety of topics focused on agritourism. Join the webinars every month from 12:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Free

Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FcjPh8PNRAm-bzVwl5jy5Q#/registration

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Employee Development and Training
Tuesday, December  9, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online Event
Course costs: $275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residentsThree leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback. In Employee Development and Training you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning. Course topics include:
Planning effective training programsOnboarding new employeesOn the job trainingStaff developmentCreating a culture for continuous learningCoaching and career planningCourse begins: Wednesday, November 12 Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET beginning November 18 through December 23.Scholarship Opportunity for Dairy Producers: Thanks to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), eligible dairy producers can apply for a $100 scholarship to help cover registration fees. Scholarships are available to participants from qualifying states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 
$275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residents

Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2665

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Employee Development and Training
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online Event
Course costs: $275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residentsThree leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback. In Employee Development and Training you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning. Course topics include:
Planning effective training programsOnboarding new employeesOn the job trainingStaff developmentCreating a culture for continuous learningCoaching and career planningCourse begins: Wednesday, November 12 Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET beginning November 18 through December 23.Scholarship Opportunity for Dairy Producers: Thanks to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), eligible dairy producers can apply for a $100 scholarship to help cover registration fees. Scholarships are available to participants from qualifying states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 
$275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residents

Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2665

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Employee Development and Training
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online Event
Course costs: $275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residentsThree leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback. In Employee Development and Training you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning. Course topics include:
Planning effective training programsOnboarding new employeesOn the job trainingStaff developmentCreating a culture for continuous learningCoaching and career planningCourse begins: Wednesday, November 12 Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET beginning November 18 through December 23.Scholarship Opportunity for Dairy Producers: Thanks to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), eligible dairy producers can apply for a $100 scholarship to help cover registration fees. Scholarships are available to participants from qualifying states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 
$275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residents

Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2665

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