Aspiring/Beginning Farmers Meeting: Cultivating Your Dreams in Agriculture
Event Details
Date
February 17, 2024
Time
8:30am - 3:30pm
Location
Fulton Montgomery Community College
2805 NY-67
Johnstown, NY 12095
Host
CAAHP
Steve Hadcock
518-380-1497
email Steve Hadcock
Are you passionate about agriculture and dreaming of starting your own farm? Did you start farming in 2022 or 2023 and still seek more help? Look no further! Join us for the Aspiring Farmers Meeting, a unique opportunity to connect with Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators and agricultural service providers to receive invaluable guidance on your agricultural journey.
This day-long workshop will offer:
- Expert advice: Gain insights on essential topics like land acquisition, crop selection, financial planning, and navigating regulations.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow aspiring farmers and agricultural service providers to develop meaningful relationships for future collaboration.
The workshop costs $30 per person or $50 for two people. A networking lunch is included in the cost. The deadline for registering is February 9, 2024.
Click here to register online. Don't miss this chance to cultivate your dream of becoming a successful farmer! Register today and take the first step towards your agricultural future.
For assistance registering, contact Dara Boudreaux at 518-765-3518 or email at tff24@cornell.edu.
For general information about the workshop, contact Steve Hadcock. Steve may be reached at (518)380-1497 or seh11@cornell.edu.
Agenda:
8:00am: Registration
8:30 - 9:45am: Your Land as Asset and Resource - An overview of how you can maintain your land's valure and ssess its potential for agricultural production. Speakers: Erik Smith, PhD., and Aaron Gabriel
9:45 - 10am: Break
10 - 11:45am: Breakout Session 1: Is there an agricultural enterprise for you?
Choose from:
- Livestock
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Greenhouse and Nursery
- Agroforestry and Forestry
11:45am - 12:45pm: Lunch. Opportunity to network and visit with vendors at their tables.
12:45 - 1:45pm: Make Your Farm Enterprise a Business: Sales tax, ag assessment, schedule 1040F, enterprise budgeting. Speaker: Steve Hadcock
1:45 - 3:30pm: Breakout Session 2: Is there an agricultural enterprise for you?
Choose a different breakout session from the list above.
Dairy
Livestock
Forages
Grains
Upcoming Events
New York State Fiber Conference
June 9, 2024
Bouckville, NY
Theme for this year: Quality Matters
Announcements
Cash Rent and Custom Harvest Survey
To date, there is limited information available about rental rates and fees for crop harvesting. Farms can use this valuable information for their farm business planning to help improve decision making and profitability.Farmers Can Join MeatSuite For Free!
MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.Why should farmers join?
1. It's free and easy!
2. Connect with more local customers. In the past year the MeatSuite.com farm directory had 8,300 visits from New York consumers. Farm profiles get as many as 25 views per month from potential local customers. We also spotlight MeatSuite farms on social media and bring attention and purchases to farms through highlights and giveaways.
How do I join?
Farmers can visit https://www.meatsuite.com/farmers/ to create a free farm profile. You must list at least one product for your farm's profile to go live. You'll also have access to Cornell's free Meat Price Calculator, a helpful tool for pricing your meat to make a profit.
While you're on MeatSuite, check out the "Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meats" publication on the log-in page. It has tips on how to create bulk meat products that are easier for first-time buyers to say "yes" to.
If you have any questions as you create your farm profile or products, we're here to help! Please email Matt LeRoux at mnl28@cornell.edu.