January 2020
Capital Area Cut Flower Conference
Cost: $45.00 per person, pre-registered and paid in advance. $65.00 per person, paid at the door. Register and pay online: https://tinyurl.com/CutFlowerConf2020 Registration will close on January 15, 2020. For assistance with registration, email cce-caahp@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3518. Topics: Soil health Reduced till systems New NYS labor laws - question and answer session Flower growers discuss their very different operations Questions about speakers and topics: contact Lindsey Christianson at (518)429-8608 or ldc75@cornell.edu.
Find out more »Part-Time Farmer Tax School
CAAHP’s Part-Time Farmer Tax School is being offered in two locations this year, Hudson, NY and Troy, NY. The class material is the same at both locations. When it comes to taxes, do you have any of these questions? How much farm income do I need to make in order to be able to deduct it on my taxes? What tax related form(s) do I need to complete? What, if any, tax management strategy should I have for my farm…
Find out more »Master Watershed Steward Information Meeting
Join us for the Master Watershed Steward Information Meeting to learn more about how to become a Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteer! Volunteers help improve the health of the waterways throughout the state of Pennsylvania. This free public information meeting will introduce the training program and volunteer requirements for the registrant's respective county.
Find out more »Winter Green-Up 2020
Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program are pleased to announce the Twelfth Annual Winter Green-Up, the Northeast’s original grazing conference, to be held January 25, 2020 at The Century House in Latham, NY from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. We’re looking forward to great speakers, vendors and the traditional Winter Green-Up lunch, featuring grass-fed meats! Admission for Winter Green-Up 2020 is $80.00 per adult and $60 per youth (ages 12-18) if registered and…
Find out more »Purdue University ARA Management Academy
Develop your management skill set while sharing ideas with peers at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Management Academy. Over the course of this program, you will sharpen your management, leadership and decision-making capabilities by engaging in faculty-led presentations, interactive exercises and small-group discussion. Program curriculum includes a broad-based selection of managerial courses chosen specifically to meet the needs of managers in the agricultural retail industry. We find that when managers attend as a team, they are more successful in implementing…
Find out more »February 2020
Farm Beginnings Year Long Farmer Training
Looking to launch or expand your farming business? Join this 200+ hour Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training Program! www.organicgrowersschool.org/farm-beginnings Many skills are required to start a successful farm: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. The Farm Beginnings® class is a 12-month training session that uses holistic management to help beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building their operation. The course uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions,…
Find out more »Agronomic Pesticide Update
Get your recertification by attending this traditional 2 Core and 2 Category credit session for pesticide applicators. Recertification education addresses the pest management decision-making process, pest identification, life cycles, and control alternatives, as well as the safe, proper, and legal use of pesticides.
Find out more »March 2020
Purdue University ASTA Management Academy
The ASTA Management Academy focuses on the practical application of general management concepts that are critical to the long-term success of seed firms. The core management courses form the foundation of the academy and are designed to broaden your general management abilities. Special issue seminars are scheduled throughout the program to allow you an in-depth look at current issues that are critical to the seed industry. You will benefit from the expert contributions of faculty members from the Department of…
Find out more »Midwest Poultry Federation Convention
The 2020 MPF Convention is the perfect opportunity to look forward to the future and see all that it has to offer. We’ve continued our expansion into more exhibit hall space and nationally-recognized speakers await you at this year’s convention. Plus, face-to-face networking opportunities continue to be crucial in this day and age and we offer the perfect setting for you to meet with colleagues, customers and industry friends. As the largest poultry convention in the U.S. that is 100%…
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