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Homestead Farmers and Gardeners Gathering July 28
Full Fat Farm Sunday July 28, 3 -5 PM This month’s Homesteaders Gathering will be on Sunday, July 28, 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the homestead of Valerie Hahn. The…
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For 30 years Ithaca Community Gardens has been at a valuable resource for people who want to grow their own, but don’t have the space to do it at home.…
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Pastured Pigs Basics Wednesday, July 31, 5 – 8 PM. Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY An introduction to pig biology and behavior; opportunities and challenges for profitable pasture-based pig farming; basics…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Managing Weeds
Wednesday June 26, 5-8 PM, West Haven Farm, Ithaca, NY Basics of weed biology & organic management strategies for vegetable farmers. Specific crop & weed issues. Tractor and hand cultivation…
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Wednesday July 3, 5-8 PM, Northland Sheep Dairy, Marathon, NY Basic principles and practices of intensive rotational grazing systems including forage biology, grazing behavior, stocking rates, paddock and lane design,…
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Sunday July 7, 1-4 PM, Northland Sheep Dairy, Marathon, NY Fundamentals of sheep biology and behavior; opportunities and challenges for profitable organic sheep farming; basics of care, feeding, housing, parasite…
Read MoreUnderstanding & Managing Vegetable Pests & Diseases
Wednesday July 10, 5-8 PM, West Haven Farm, Ithaca, NY Learn to identify some key diseases and pests of vegetables and practice scouting a variety of vegetable crops. Organic control…
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Wednesday July 17, 5-8 PM, Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY Poultry biology and behavior; pastured poultry systems and business opportunities; basics of feeding, shelter, flock health, processing and marketing. Instructor: Karma Glos, Poultry…
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Wednesday July 24, 5-8 PM, Angus Glen Farm, Watkins Glen, NY Opportunities and challenges for profitable grass-fed beef farming; beef cow biology and behavior; basics of care, feeding, handling, breeding,…
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Wednesday July 31, 5-8 PM, Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY Fundamentals of pig biology and behavior; managing pigs on pasture; basics of care, feeding, housing, breeding, farrowing, processing and marketing. Instructor: Karma Glos,…
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