Inspired by Annie's: How to Be a Strong Woman Farm Manager
Event Details
Both of these trainings are geared towards women who own or operate a farm in New York State. You may register for one, or both, trainings. You will receive a zoom link upon registration.
December 10th | 12-1pm
Creating Stellar Employees through effective onboarding, performance reviews and effectively giving feedback.
During this webinar we will be discussing how women farm business owners can ensure employees are onboarded to their farm or business effectively. And go through the tactics used by others to do performance reviews and effectively give feedback when necessary.
December 17th | 12-1pm
Becoming the New Boss how to effectively manage your first employees; lessons and tips from seasoned veterans
During this webinar we will be hearing from woman led farm businesses on how they started hiring employees, keeping employees and helping them reach their full potential on the farm and the lessons the business owners learned along the way.
Any questions may be directed to Jacob Maslyn at jlm563@cornell.edu
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Upcoming Events
2026 Dairy Day
January 13, 2026 : Dairy Day - Hamilton
Hamilton, NY
Lunch included
January 14, 2026 : CANCELLED Dairy Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY
The Ballston Spa location has been cancelled.
I Thought I Was Covered for That! - Farm Insurance Webinar Series
January 13, 2026
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January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
Free Webinar Series
2026 Corn & Soybean Day
January 20, 2026 : Corn & Soybean Day - Hamilton
Hamilton, NY
Lunch included. 2.75 DEC Credits available
January 21, 2026 : Corn & Soybean Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY
Lunch included. 2.75 DEC Credits available
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We send out a bi-weekly e-newsletter that has announcements, upcoming programs, and opportunities for you! Registration is quick, easy, and free. Click here to sign up today!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.