Nature Journaling & Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312 , Brewster, NY 10509 Join us at the Restore & Regenerate Forest at Tilly Foster Farm for a hands-on Nature Journaling & Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt as part of a long-term effort to understand and document forest changes over time.Bring your curiosity and your camera, sketchbook or phone. We’ll explore the forest in search of fall foliage, migrating birds, insects, fungi, trees, tracks and other signs of wildlife — recording what we find along the way.(Rain date: Nov. 15)This program is being done in partnership with Soldiers2Scientists.Please call to register at 845-278-6738. $0, $10, $20 Savannah Fox, scf85@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738, ext. 221 ========================================= I Own a Machine ... Now What? Monday, November 16, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County, Terravest Corporate Park 1 Geneva Road, Brewster, NY 10509 Adult Beginner Sewing WorkshopDuring this workshop, participants will learn how to:Thread your machine. Wind a bobbin.Use the settings on machine.Sew a straight stitch.You are encouraged to bring your own sewing machine, but there are machines available for use.Must be 18+ to participate.Program Fee: $20 per person (Non-Refundable)Please call to register at 845-278-6738. $20 Brandy Keenan, bmk98@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738, ext. 215 ========================================= Business Development and Marketing Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Business Development and Marketing Zoom series. These monthly webinars will take place on the third Tuesday of each month and focus on a variety of business development and marketing topics. All sessions will be led by content experts across the Cornell Cooperative Extension system, organizations and businesses which support agricultural operations across New York State. The list of topics and dates are listed below:May 19, 2026: Getting to Know Your CustomerJune 16, 2026: Social Media OverviewJuly 21, 2026: Leveraging AI for Digital Marketing and Content CreationAugust 18, 2026: Produce Auctions: Are They Right for Me?September 15, 2026: Grant Writing 101October 20, 2026: Business Structures 101 with COUGHLIN & GERHART, LLPNovember 17, 2026: How to Evaluate Market OpportunitiesDecember 15, 2026: Overview of Market Channels & Requirements for ParticipationAll sessions will be recorded. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16QeE482RVa9kRwkYoOZ5Q#/registration ========================================= 2026 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, November 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Cut Flower Program Work Team invites cut flower growers to join a free monthly webinar series focused on practical, research-based strategies to support successful production. Sessions are held throughout 2026 and cover a wide range of topics relevant to both new and experienced growers. All webinars will be recorded.Pre-Registration Required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NBSilfISga_DRdiObJj4g#/registrationPrice: FreeTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMDates: May 20, 2026: Local Cut Flowers for WeddingsJune 17, 2026: Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop ProductionJuly 15, 2026: Using Beneficial Insects in High Tunnel Cut Flower ProductionAugust 19, 2026: Analyzing Soil Test Results and Calculating Fertilizer NeedsSeptember 16, 2026: Mischievous MildewsOctober 21, 2026: Forcing TulipsNovember 18, 2026: Growing Gorgeous Dahlias the Regenerative Farmer’s WayDecember 16, 2026: High Tunnels: Ranunculus and Anemones Register FreeAll webinars will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting. free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NBSilfISga_DRdiObJj4g#/registration ========================================= Woodland Ecology Walk with a Forester Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Clearpool Model Forest, Green Chimneys Clearpool Campus 33 Clearpool Road, Carmel, New York 10512 Join CCE Columbia and Greene Counties for a walk at the Clearpool Model Forest to learn about local forest ecology and management practices used to maintain healthy productive forests.Audubon-Endorsed Certified Forester Cory Creagan from Headwater Forestry Inc. will lead us through the trails to discuss the best management practices and land use strategies used at Clearpool to maintain a healthy and productive working forest within the NYC Watershed. Learn about silviculture harvesting methods, forest improvements, local forest ecology, and how you can apply these concepts in your woodlands!In addition, learn about the Cornell Master Forest Owner (MFO) program and how you can request a free forest visit to help prioritize your woodland goals or become a volunteer MFO yourself.Participants will receive a follow-up email with helpful forestry resources. $25 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/woodland-ecology-walk-with-a-forester-tickets-2003008974763?aff=oddtdtcreator ========================================= Agritourism Law 101 Monday, December 7, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Weil Preserve, 3 Willow Lane , North Salem, NY 10560 Join us for an informative presentation on agritourism law with Jack Hornickel, Esq., staff attorney at the Food & Farm Business Law Clinic. This session will cover key legal considerations for farms engaging in agritourism, including liability, insurance, zoning and regulatory requirements. Whether you are currently hosting on-farm events or exploring new revenue streams, this presentation will help you better understand how to protect your operation and stay compliant.Jack Hornickel joined the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2021 as the first staff attorney serving in the Food and Farm Business Law Clinic, which provides transactional legal services to small farms, food and beverage entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations seeking to improve the food system. He focuses his services on intergenerational farm succession, land use, conservation and land access. Previously, he represented small farmers and provided business planning services through the GrowNYC Farmer Assistance Program—these services supported farmers selling in the Greenmarket, the largest network of urban farmers markets in the country and a vital food resource for New Yorkers. He takes great pride in working with regional farmers, whom he regards as environmental stewards, bold entrepreneurs and pillars of rural community. $5, $10, $15 Ruby Koch-Fienberg, rek247@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738, ext. 222 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Agritourism_Law_101 ========================================= Agritourism Webinar Series Tuesday, December 8, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team for a monthly webinar series designed to support both new and established agritourism operators across New York State.This educational series provides practical guidance, timely tools, and real-world strategies to help farms strengthen agritourism operations, manage risk, enhance visitor experiences, and improve long-term business sustainability. Topics span farm safety, marketing platforms, labor regulations, insurance considerations, customer experience, and season extension strategies.Webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. 2026 Webinar Schedule May 12: Labor Laws for Agritourism OperationsJune 9: Website User ExperienceJuly 14: Extending the Agritourism SeasonAugust 11: Agritourism on Dairy FarmsSeptember 8: Hosting Kids CampsOctober 13: Understanding Agricultural AssessmentsNovember 10: Using Online PlatformsDecember 8: Deep Dive into Agritourism InsuranceWebinars made possible through funding from the USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vva8X-mARbGZxG7NS27_FA#/registration ========================================= Business Development and Marketing Monthly Webinar Series Tuesday, December 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Business Development and Marketing Zoom series. These monthly webinars will take place on the third Tuesday of each month and focus on a variety of business development and marketing topics. All sessions will be led by content experts across the Cornell Cooperative Extension system, organizations and businesses which support agricultural operations across New York State. The list of topics and dates are listed below:May 19, 2026: Getting to Know Your CustomerJune 16, 2026: Social Media OverviewJuly 21, 2026: Leveraging AI for Digital Marketing and Content CreationAugust 18, 2026: Produce Auctions: Are They Right for Me?September 15, 2026: Grant Writing 101October 20, 2026: Business Structures 101 with COUGHLIN & GERHART, LLPNovember 17, 2026: How to Evaluate Market OpportunitiesDecember 15, 2026: Overview of Market Channels & Requirements for ParticipationAll sessions will be recorded. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16QeE482RVa9kRwkYoOZ5Q#/registration ========================================= 2026 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, December 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Cut Flower Program Work Team invites cut flower growers to join a free monthly webinar series focused on practical, research-based strategies to support successful production. Sessions are held throughout 2026 and cover a wide range of topics relevant to both new and experienced growers. All webinars will be recorded.Pre-Registration Required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NBSilfISga_DRdiObJj4g#/registrationPrice: FreeTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMDates: May 20, 2026: Local Cut Flowers for WeddingsJune 17, 2026: Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop ProductionJuly 15, 2026: Using Beneficial Insects in High Tunnel Cut Flower ProductionAugust 19, 2026: Analyzing Soil Test Results and Calculating Fertilizer NeedsSeptember 16, 2026: Mischievous MildewsOctober 21, 2026: Forcing TulipsNovember 18, 2026: Growing Gorgeous Dahlias the Regenerative Farmer’s WayDecember 16, 2026: High Tunnels: Ranunculus and Anemones Register FreeAll webinars will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting. free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NBSilfISga_DRdiObJj4g#/registration ========================================= Aspiring Farmers Day Saturday, March 13, 2027 9:00 am - 2:30 pm North Salem Community Center, 3 Owens Road , Croton Falls, NY 10519 Join CCE Putnam and CCE Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture for Aspiring Farmer Day, a hands-on learning event designed to help beginning and prospective farmers take the next step in their agricultural journey. There will be several breakout sessions offering advice from regional experts in fruit and vegetable growing, livestock management, general farm business practices and more! (More details about speakers and topics will be shared closer to the date of the event.)There will be a drop-in Q&A and one-on-one consultations with representatives from key agricultural support agencies. Bring your specific questions about funding opportunities, conservation programs, technical assistance, land-use planning and local resources.  $25 Early Registration ($35 after Feb. 13) Ruby Koch-Fienberg, rek247@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738, ext. 222 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2027_Aspiring_Farmers_Day =========================================