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FARMING 101 - Learn the Basics of Operating a Farm!
March 19, 9:00am-3:00pm
@ TC3 Farm, 100 Cortland Rd (Rt. 13), Dryden NY

Getting started in a farm business or with a farming enterprise on your land for home food consumption is an exploratory process…start small, find out what you like to do and what does well at your site. Cooperative Extension and Groundswell will co-host a one-day workshop that covers the basics of getting started including talks by experienced farmers on raising livestock or horticultural crops.   The cost to attend is $10/first person, $15 per couple, includes lunch and handouts. Payable at the door. Advance registration is STRONGLY ADVISED in a case of cancellation due to inclement weather.

TO REGISTER: Call CCE Tompkins – 607-272-2292 or email – mjc72 AT cornell.edu
On-Line Registration – visit:  http://db.ccetompkins.org/programs/civicrm/event/info?id=613&reset=1

AGENDA
9:00 – Registration
9:20 – Welcome/Program Overview -Brett Chedzoy, CCE Schuyler

9:30 – BASICS TO START

• How to get started -Monika Roth, CCE Tompkins
• Words of Wisdom – Muddy Fingers Farm
• Marketing Basics – Matt LeRoux, CCE Tompkins

10:20 – Q/A

10:30 KNOW YOUR LANDS RESOURCES

• Soils, soil health & testing –John Wickham, SWCD
• Clearing land for farming – Brett Chedzoy
• Managing forest resources – Brett Chedzoy

II:30 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS

• Legalities, taxes, regulations, tech assistance, programs-Monika Roth

NOON – LUNCH – Sandwiches, etc.

AFTERNOON 1-3 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS

A – Raising Livestock (all species ) – This session will cover basis of animal husbandry, housing, feed/pasture, grazing, vet care, etc. Ample time to answer your questions. Farmer/Presenter: Angus Glen Farm; Shannon Brook Farm
B – Raising Horticulture Crops (fruits, veggies, and ornamentals). This session will cover the basics of crop production from seed to harvest. Farmer/Presenter: Ort Family Farm; Church Street Produce


Co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative SCNY Ag Program and Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming, with partial support from a USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program grant.