Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, June 27, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, June 27, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, June 29, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Mixed Livestock Pasture Walk Thursday, June 29, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm McRey Farm (3599 State Route 26 Glen Aubrey, NY 13777) Interested in learning about Rotational Grazing for Mixed Breeds of Livestock?The Cornell Cooperative Extension South Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Program is offering a multi-species pasture walk near Glen Aubrey NY in Broome County. Farm hosts Pete Reynolds and Carol McGee will share their experiences from establishing their pastures to building their beef and lamb markets.Topics to be covered include building grazing infrastructure, multi-species grazing and marketing, pasture management and pasture species, role and use of soil and forage testing and accessing cost share program with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Broome County Soil and Water Conservation Service.The on farm meeting will be held Thursday, June 29 from 6-8 pm, rain or shine. The Farm is located at 3599 State Route 26. (There is a mile long driveway up to the farmstead.)The cost for the event is $5 for up to 2 people from the same farm. To register information contact Jen at Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-391-2662 or visit our on-line registration at https://scnydfc.cce.cornell.edu. Questions? Contact Janice Degni at 607-391-2672 or jgd3@cornell.edu. $5/farm (2 representatives) ========================================= 4-H County Fair Paperwork & Animal Project Books Due Friday, June 30, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= Broome County Regional Farmers Market Saturday, July 1, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Join us Saturdays year-round inside the Broome County Regional Farmers Market! 9am-1pm! Fresh produce, eggs, fresh baked goodies, meats, poultry, maple syrup, honey, soaps, wine, beer, milk, cheese and food to go! SNAP accepted. Come and meet your farmer and stock your fridge, pantry or freezer.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, July 5, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, July 6, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, July 6, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Broome County Regional Farmers Market Saturday, July 8, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Join us Saturdays year-round inside the Broome County Regional Farmers Market! 9am-1pm! Fresh produce, eggs, fresh baked goodies, meats, poultry, maple syrup, honey, soaps, wine, beer, milk, cheese and food to go! SNAP accepted. Come and meet your farmer and stock your fridge, pantry or freezer.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Growing Organic Garlic for Profit: Hear from the Experts & Gain Hands-on Experience! Saturday, July 8, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Learning the production of garlic requires specific knowledge of the plant and the human interventions it requires for it’s cultivation. Unlike many horticultural plants where a seed is planted and a crop is harvested, garlic has specific labor demands. This class will be a BASIC introductory sharing of information.We will discuss all aspects of the plant and then walk through the life cycle from fall field preparation to post harvest considerations in July. We’ll have additional printed information available and lots of time for questions and discussion. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Gillie Brook Farm to see what this stinky stuff looks like and get our hands dirty helping finish the harvest and dissect some fat juicy bulbs!Presenter: David Stern has been farming for 45 years at Rose Valley Farm in Rose Valley, NY with his work/life partner Janet Cawley. They wholesale market a large selection of fruits, vegetables and nuts. David was a founder of the organic movement and Rose Valley Farm has been certified organic since 1985. He is also responsible for founding the Garlic Seed Foundation (garlicseedfoundation.info) and for 30 years the director, researcher and lecturer. He has grown and eaten many tons of garlic.Farmer: Rob Nogash, left a 30 year career as an engineer in Syracuse to farm garlic! Today, Gillie Brook Farm is a certified organic operation growing a large selection of crops and marketing at the Syracuse Regional Market, Health Food stores and farm market. He also markets garlic online.Priority for spots will be given to veterans in the Southern Tier, but others are welcome to attend as space permits. $25 Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 ========================================= Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, July 11, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, July 11, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, July 13, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Broome County Regional Farmers Market Saturday, July 15, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Join us Saturdays year-round inside the Broome County Regional Farmers Market! 9am-1pm! Fresh produce, eggs, fresh baked goodies, meats, poultry, maple syrup, honey, soaps, wine, beer, milk, cheese and food to go! SNAP accepted. Come and meet your farmer and stock your fridge, pantry or freezer.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, July 19, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, July 20, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, July 20, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Broome County Regional Farmers Market Saturday, July 22, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Join us Saturdays year-round inside the Broome County Regional Farmers Market! 9am-1pm! Fresh produce, eggs, fresh baked goodies, meats, poultry, maple syrup, honey, soaps, wine, beer, milk, cheese and food to go! SNAP accepted. Come and meet your farmer and stock your fridge, pantry or freezer.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, July 25, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, July 25, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, July 26, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, July 27, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Broome County Regional Farmers Market Saturday, July 29, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Join us Saturdays year-round inside the Broome County Regional Farmers Market! 9am-1pm! Fresh produce, eggs, fresh baked goodies, meats, poultry, maple syrup, honey, soaps, wine, beer, milk, cheese and food to go! SNAP accepted. Come and meet your farmer and stock your fridge, pantry or freezer.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, July 29, 2017 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= 4-H Broome County Fair Tuesday, July 25, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= Armed to Farm - Eastern NY Monday, July 31, 2017 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Are you a veteran living in New York?Are you interested in sustainable farming?Join us for a FREE comprehensive, week-long training workshop focused on business planning, identifying markets, specialty crop and livestock production, and more. Activities will include classroom instruction and hands-on learning opportunities at area farms.Application deadline is June 23, 2017.For more information or to apply, visit www.ncat.org/armedtofarm, call 479-442-9824, or email margoh@ncat.org, drk5@cornell.edu, or kmm485@cornell.edu. FREE ========================================= Armed to Farm - Eastern NY Tuesday, August 1, 2017 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Are you a veteran living in New York?Are you interested in sustainable farming?Join us for a FREE comprehensive, week-long training workshop focused on business planning, identifying markets, specialty crop and livestock production, and more. Activities will include classroom instruction and hands-on learning opportunities at area farms.Application deadline is June 23, 2017.For more information or to apply, visit www.ncat.org/armedtofarm, call 479-442-9824, or email margoh@ncat.org, drk5@cornell.edu, or kmm485@cornell.edu. FREE ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, August 1, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, August 1, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, August 2, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Armed to Farm - Eastern NY Wednesday, August 2, 2017 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Are you a veteran living in New York?Are you interested in sustainable farming?Join us for a FREE comprehensive, week-long training workshop focused on business planning, identifying markets, specialty crop and livestock production, and more. Activities will include classroom instruction and hands-on learning opportunities at area farms.Application deadline is June 23, 2017.For more information or to apply, visit www.ncat.org/armedtofarm, call 479-442-9824, or email margoh@ncat.org, drk5@cornell.edu, or kmm485@cornell.edu. FREE ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, August 3, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Armed to Farm - Eastern NY Thursday, August 3, 2017 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Are you a veteran living in New York?Are you interested in sustainable farming?Join us for a FREE comprehensive, week-long training workshop focused on business planning, identifying markets, specialty crop and livestock production, and more. Activities will include classroom instruction and hands-on learning opportunities at area farms.Application deadline is June 23, 2017.For more information or to apply, visit www.ncat.org/armedtofarm, call 479-442-9824, or email margoh@ncat.org, drk5@cornell.edu, or kmm485@cornell.edu. FREE ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, August 3, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Armed to Farm - Eastern NY Friday, August 4, 2017 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Are you a veteran living in New York?Are you interested in sustainable farming?Join us for a FREE comprehensive, week-long training workshop focused on business planning, identifying markets, specialty crop and livestock production, and more. Activities will include classroom instruction and hands-on learning opportunities at area farms.Application deadline is June 23, 2017.For more information or to apply, visit www.ncat.org/armedtofarm, call 479-442-9824, or email margoh@ncat.org, drk5@cornell.edu, or kmm485@cornell.edu. FREE ========================================= Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, August 8, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, August 8, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, August 9, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, August 10, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, August 10, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, August 15, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, August 15, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, August 16, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, August 17, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, August 22, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, August 22, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, August 23, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, August 24, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, August 26, 2017 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, August 29, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Farmers Market at Highland Park Tuesday, August 29, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Park, Upper Park (801 Hooper Rd Endwell, NY 13760) Tuesdays, 4:30-7pmCome and find the farmers market in the Upper Highland Park. Visit the farmers market and then listen to the concert series! ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= 2017 Fresh Food Face Off Wednesday, August 30, 2017 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 $50pp/$90/couple Beth Roberts, bar75@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9970 ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, August 31, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, August 31, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, September 6, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, September 7, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, September 7, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, September 12, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, September 13, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, September 14, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, September 14, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, September 19, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, September 20, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, September 21, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, September 21, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Tuesday Night Broome County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday, September 26, 2017 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 The Broome County Regional Farmers Market will now be open Tuesday Nights from 4:00pm-7:00pm starting June 6th and running through September 26th. This Market will host some of your favorite vendors from Saturdays along with new faces to the market scene. We are excited to begin our night market again. We are adding food trucks this year to make our market an exciting new dinner destination for our local shoppers. We will have Fox & Farmer, the Stewarts Soda Truck and Saucy Hog weekly as well as food vendors inside such as Bistro 163 and the Underground Baker making guest appearances with fresh donuts and desserts! This will truly be a one stop shop for those busy Broome County residents coming home from work. There will be tables to sit and eat inside and outside. Grab and go will also be an option. Our vendors will accept SNAP (for eligible products) well as cash and credit.Make sure to follow us on Facebook by searching “Broome County Regional Farmers Market” to stay up to date on market events, vendor profiles and happenings at the market.  Amy Willis, aw738@cornell.edu, 607-772-8953 ext 137 ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, September 27, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, September 28, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, September 28, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, September 30, 2017 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, October 4, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, October 5, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, October 11, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Horticulture Response Line Thursday, October 12, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Our Horticulture Response Line is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00PM., from mid- April until mid-October . During these times a Master Gardener, Master Gardener Intern, or a trained Response Line volunteer will answer your horticulture and pest control questions as accurately as possible utilizing Cornell University Recommendations. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, 607-584-5016 ========================================= Endicott Visitor Center Farmers Market Thursday, October 12, 2017 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Endicott Visitor Center (300 Lincoln Ave Endicott, NY 13760) Thursdays from 4:30-7pm you will find a farmers market on the lawn of the Endicott Visitor Center! All types of local produce and hand crafted items. Pop in food vendors aswell! Some weeks you will find our nutrition education (SNAP) food demonstrations. ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, October 18, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Vestal Farmers Market Wednesday, October 25, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vestal Public Library (320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal, NY 13850) Wednesdays, 9am-1pm in the parking lot of the Vestal Library you can find a farmers market that has been there more than 25 years! They have local farms with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup and more!  ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, October 28, 2017 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Nut Bonanza & Fall Plant Sale Saturday, November 4, 2017 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Twisted Tree Farm (279 Washburn Rd Spencer, NY 14883) This family event is a celebration of the nut harvest, a chance to be a squirrel for a day! We'll be outdoors, roasting and cracking nuts all day, enjoying a bonfire, talking about trees, and tasting things like acorns, american persimmons, chestnuts, hickory nuts, butternuts, hazelnuts, and black walnuts.We'll have stations set up for you to experience everything from roasting chestnuts to pressing walnut oil. Kids are very welcome!Please note that parking is along the road. Suggested donation of $5-$20 or a local food to share ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, November 25, 2017 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, December 30, 2017 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, January 27, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, February 24, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, April 28, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family ========================================= Stocker Cattle Initiative Short Course Saturday, May 26, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stocker Cattle – an opportunity for the grazing entrepreneurCalves purchased/raised for grazing, then sold to a finisher. The term “stocker” was coined by producers referring to animals purchased in the spring to “stock” mountain pastures. The goal is to add weight economically using relatively inexpensive, excess pasture.How can you (seasoned, new-to-farming or thinking about becoming a farmer), get in on this phenomenal opportunity?The Stocker Short Course (SSC) to begin June 24th – Sign up NOW!The course will run on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am – 2 pm, June 2017 to May 2018. Most sessions will be held in the Hornell/Alfred region, other on-site locations to be determined by the topic.Topics of study will include land acquisition cattle procurement grazing management nutrition and health economics and marketingInternship participation available. Students completing the course will leave with a business plan, practical experience and knowledge to support their entry into the stocker business.Cost for the course is $200/person, $100/second person from same farm and/or family. Space is limited to 30 persons, so contact us very soon.Interested parties should contact Barb Jones, Cornell University Department of Animal Science, bjj6@cornell.edu, 607-255-7712. For additional information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Extension Specialist, mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923. The Stocker Short Course is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets “Southern Tier Stocker Initiative”. $200, $100/second person from same farm and/or family =========================================