Small Farm Events

Looking for a small farm training, class, field day or conference? We are pleased to bring you events from our network of Cornell Cooperative Extension partners and other small farm organizations around New York State.

If you have an event you’d like to submit to our calendar, please send an email to smallfarmsprogram@cornell.edu. Having difficulty with the calendar loading below? Visit the Cornell University calendar to view our events. 

November 2026

  • Saturday, November 14 · 1 – 3 pm EST

    Acorn Processing Workshop

    Cornell Botanic Gardens Nevin Welcome Center 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850

    Join us to re-connect with acorns and learn how to process them into a nutritious local food source! Acorns have been utilized as a food resource by many different people and cultures for millennia. However, many modern cultures have ‘forgotten’…

    $25

January 2027

  • Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · All day

    Growing Uncommon Fruit Cohort

    Virtual

    Designed to support your journey into sustainable and diversified farming, this cohort provides technical guidance, peer support, and access to experienced mentors in a cohesive and friendly environment. Cohort members will: • Receive an opportunity for free enrollment into the…

October 2027

  • October 29 – 31, 2027 · All day

    Northeast Agroforestry Conference

    The Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY

    Whether you are curious about the ecological and financial advantages of incorporating trees into farm production systems or you already have deep expertise in agroforestry, this conference will have something for you. Hear from incredible speakers, meet others with shared…