From sjr37 at cornell.edu Mon Nov 6 14:14:57 2017 From: sjr37 at cornell.edu (Sandra J. Repp) Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 19:14:57 +0000 Subject: 11/9: Winterizing Your Garden at CCE-Tompkins Message-ID: Winterizing Your Garden Thursday, November 9, 5:30-6:30pm @CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY Learn how to prepare and protect your soil from winter cold and spring rains, to ensure optimal nutrition and soil tilth for great gardening the rest of the year. Cost: $5-$10/person self-determined sliding scale, pay what you can afford. Call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County to register and pay by phone. Questions? Contact Jennie Cramer at jrc10 at cornell.edu . More at: http://ccetompkins.org/events/2017/11/09/winterizing-your-garden -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cab69 at cornell.edu Tue Nov 7 11:52:19 2017 From: cab69 at cornell.edu (Chrys B. Gardener) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2017 16:52:19 +0000 Subject: Raising Chickens Sustainably, Thurs. 11/30 at CCE Tompkins Message-ID: Raising Chickens Sustainably Thursday, November 30, 2017, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CCE Tompkins, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca Cost: $5-$10/person self-determined sliding scale; pay what you can afford For three years Sean and Sasha of Edible Acres have been raising chickens for nearly no cost. Inspired by the Vermont Composting Company, which has been using chickens to help generate tremendous amounts of compost, they have been sourcing local food scraps, bartering for whole grain and collecting leaf bags and wood chips to create multiple wheelbarrow loads of compost per week while raising 50 chickens in a front yard. The chickens also provide ample amounts of eggs and meat for the table and for bartering. The techniques and concepts they have worked with can be scaled up and can easily be scaled down or added in small ways to a backyard chicken operation. Sean will share lots of photos of their setup and help people feel empowered to get their chickens working and playing in constructive and healthy ways. REGISTER ONLINE, or call 272-2292 to register by phone. Chrys Gardener Commercial/Community Horticulture Educator Cornell Cooperative Extension - Tompkins County 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY 14850 (607)272-2292, extension 241 www.ccetompkins.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From elizabeth at wellspringforestfarm.com Fri Nov 10 10:37:12 2017 From: elizabeth at wellspringforestfarm.com (Elizabeth Wellspring Forest Farm) Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:37:12 -0500 Subject: Please Share: Groundswell Center Job Opening: Business Development Program Coordinator Message-ID: Elizabeth ---- *Steve & Elizabeth GabrielWellspring Forest Farm**Mecklenburg, NY* *www.wellspringforestfarm.com 607-793-3383**a 10-acre permaculture farm providing *log-grown mushrooms *duck eggs *maple syrup ***lamb* **youth education *hands-on workshops** ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Elizabeth Gabriel - Groundswell Date: Fri, Nov 10, 2017 at 10:23 AM Subject: Please Share: Groundswell Center Job Opening: Business Development Program Coordinator ?Groundswell Center ? ?for Local Food & Farming ? Position Available: *Business Development Program Coordinator* Application Deadline: December 1, 2017 Position Start Date: January 3, 2018 Employment terms: This is full-time 30-hour/week position. The position is grant funded until December 2018, with the possibility to renew based on funding and performance. This position primarily supports aspiring, beginning and existing farmers from diverse backgrounds in their business development and goals including overseeing Groundswell?s farm business courses and services for English speakers and English as a New Language Learners. This position is funded ? ? by ? ? the? ? ? USDA 2501 Grant Program. For the full position description and how to apply ; http://groundswellcenter.org/employment/ Elizabeth Gabriel Director 607.793.3383 <(607)%20793-3383> ------------ --------------- Coming up *Farming for Justice Group: Nov 15, 5:30PM - 7:00PM* *Building Permanent Raised Beds: Nov 18, 9:00AM - 2:00PM* *Exploring Our Roots: Food Justice History, Understanding & Action : Dec 9, 10AM-3:30PM* *Farm Business Planning Course: 9 Weeks Jan 9 - Mar 6 2018 (Tuesdays 6-9PM)* *Agriculture & Climate Change Workshop: Feb 3, 10:00AM - 3:00PM* *LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ? subscribe to our newsletter * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sjr37 at cornell.edu Mon Nov 13 16:29:53 2017 From: sjr37 at cornell.edu (Sandra J. Repp) Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:29:53 +0000 Subject: 11/16: CANCELLED "Emerald Ash Borer Impacts" Message-ID: Sorry for any inconvenience... Emerald Ash Borer Impacts---CANCELLED Thursday, November 16, 6:30-8:00pm @CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive pest that damages and kills ash trees in the U.S. Jeanne Grace, Forester for the City of Ithaca, will teach you how to identify ash trees on your property and how to search for early signs of EAB infestation. The class also will cover treatment options. Cost: $5-$10/person self-determined sliding scale; pay what you can afford. Register online at ccetompkins.org/events or call (607) 272-2292 to register by phone. Questions? Contact Chrys Gardener at cab69 at cornell.edu or (607) 272-2292. More at: http://ccetompkins.org/events/2017/11/16/emerald-ash-borer-impacts -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sjr37 at cornell.edu Wed Nov 15 09:08:56 2017 From: sjr37 at cornell.edu (Sandra J. Repp) Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:08:56 +0000 Subject: 11/16: CANCELLED "Emerald Ash Borer Impacts" References: Message-ID: My apologies if you receive several copies of this message, it has been "queued" by the Cornell server for several days now... Emerald Ash Borer Impacts---CANCELLED Thursday, November 16, 6:30-8:00pm @CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive pest that damages and kills ash trees in the U.S. Jeanne Grace, Forester for the City of Ithaca, will teach you how to identify ash trees on your property and how to search for early signs of EAB infestation. The class also will cover treatment options. Cost: $5-$10/person self-determined sliding scale; pay what you can afford. Register online at ccetompkins.org/events or call (607) 272-2292 to register by phone. Questions? Contact Chrys Gardener at cab69 at cornell.edu or (607) 272-2292. 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Their techniques and concepts easily can be scaled up or down to suit a backyard chicken operation. Cost: $5-$10/person self-determined sliding scale; pay what you can afford. Register online at ccetompkins.org/events or call (607) 272-2292 to register by phone. Questions? Contact Chrys Gardener at cab69 at cornell.edu. More at: http://ccetompkins.org/events/2017/11/30/raising-chickens-sustainably -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kate at groundswellcenter.org Tue Nov 21 13:08:11 2017 From: kate at groundswellcenter.org (Kate Cardona) Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:08:11 -0500 Subject: (Ithaca, NY) Farm Business Planning Course, Food Justice Learning, Prepping for Climate Change + More! Message-ID: *Coming up at Groundswell Center: Please Share Widely!* *Groundswell Center Farm Business Planning Course * 9 week course, Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm Jan 9 ? March 6, 2018 Just Be Cause Center, Ithaca, NY 14850 Fee: $90 ? $350 Sliding Scale *Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming will once again be conducting a Farm Business Planning Course beginning in January 2018. This 9-session course is specifically for people in the early stages of developing an agricultural business. Whether you are just launching your business or have been operating a few years and want to become more strategic in how you move forward, this course will help you expand and increase viability and social impacts. The course is taught by a team of farmer educators, social justice activists, and farm business instructors. Students consistently report that the greatest part of the course is the opportunity to work with farmers and course instructors to outline goals, develop strategies for achieving these goals and get feedback on business plans.* *This course covers:* - *The local farm and food sector including unmet needs, opportunities and niche markets.* - *Equity issues and justice in the food system including examples of realistic ways to approach these within the scope of your business model.* - *Experience from farm and food entrepreneurs about business startup and lessons learned.* - *Tools for business assessment, strategic planning, understanding liabilities and legalities.* - *Setting business goals and taking stock of resources and progress to date.* - *Accounting and financial planning concepts and tools* - *Develop a marketing plan and marketing channels.* *FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER * *ALSO COMING UP AT GROUNDSWELL CENTER:* We're Hiring for a Business Development Program Coordinator! *Exploring Our Roots: * *Food Justice History, Understanding & Action * *Saturday, December 9th, 10AM ? 3:30PM* *Location TBD. Please bring a bag lunch!* *Facilitated by **Laura Arias (Youth Farm Project) & **Kate Cardona (Groundswell) * *Cost: sliding scale $15 ? $50, no one turned away for lack of funds* *REGISTER HERE * *Farming for Justice: * *A Discussion/Action Group for Food Producers * *Tuesday, December 12, 5:30PM-7:00PM* *Groundswell Center, 225 South Fulton Street, Ithaca NY* *Free! Please RSVP by filling out this Google Form * *Readying Our Farms and Foodshed for Climate Change * *Saturday, February 3rd, 9:00AM - 2:00PM* *Just BeCause Center, 1013 West State Street, Ithaca NY* *Facilitated by Mike Biltonen (Know Your Roots) and Jay Smith (Ithaca EcoVillage)* *Cost: sliding scale $25 - $50, no one turned away for lack of funds* *REGISTER HERE * -- *Kate Cardona* *Equity, Outreach and Course Coordinator * --------------- *We're Hiring! * Coming up *Farming for Justice Group: Dec 12, 5:30PM - 7:00PM* *Exploring Our Roots: Food Justice History, Understanding & Action : Dec 9, 10AM-3:30PM* *Farm Business Planning Course: 9 Weeks Jan 9 - Mar 6 2018 (Tuesdays 6-9PM)* *Agriculture & Climate Change Workshop: Feb 3, 10:00AM - 3:00PM* *LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ? subscribe to our newsletter * www.groundswellcenter.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This position primarily supports aspiring, beginning and existing farmers from diverse backgrounds in their business development and goals including overseeing Groundswell?s farm business courses and services for English speakers and English as a New Language Learners. This position is funde ?? d by the? ? ? USDA 2501 Grant Program. For the full position description and how to apply ; http://groundswellcenter.org/employment/ Elizabeth Gabriel Director 607.793.3383 <(607)%20793-3383> *We're Hiring! * --------------- Coming up *Farming for Justice Group: Tues Dec 12, 5:30PM - 7:00PM* *Exploring Our Roots: Food Justice History, Understanding & Action : Sat Dec 9, 10AM-3:30PM* *Farm Business Planning Course: 9 Weeks Jan 9 - Mar 6 2018 (Tuesdays 6-9PM)* *Agriculture & Climate Change Workshop: Sat Feb 3, 10:00AM - 3:00PM* *LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ? subscribe to our newsletter * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Contact Jennie Cramer at jrc10 at cornell.edu. More at: http://ccetompkins.org/events/2017/12/03/gifts-from-the-garden-making-a-gardeners-herbal-salve [https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/slides/47649/image/sized/000_0011.JPG] Gifts from the Garden: Making a Gardener's Herbal Salve ccetompkins.org Local herbalist Amanda David will teach us how to make an herbal salve from flowers and herbs from our home gardens in this class on Sunday, December 10 from 2-4pm. Fee; preregister online. Jennie Cramer Horticulture Program Manager Cornell Cooperative Extension - Tompkins County 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY 14850 (607)272-2292, extension 241 www.ccetompkins.org To unsubscribe from "CCE-TompkinsStaff-L at cornell.edu" contact Theresa at tee1 at cornell.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: