Cornell Cooperative Extension Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program will host a series of farming workshops called L.E.A.F. (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Grow.) for homesteaders, agriculture enthusiasts, established farms that are looking to diversify, beginning farmers and everyone in between.
Classes generally will be held at the Frank W. Bratt Agriculture Center, 3542 Turner Rd., Jamestown.
It is not necessary for participants to attend each class, so you can choose which classes you would like to participate in.
Registration is required.
The classes and fees are:
An Introduction to L.E.A.F., Resources of Chautauqua County, and Access to Capital
9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, $5 per farm family
Farm Record Keeping and Business Planning
7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, $5 per farm family.
Introduction to Maple Production
7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, $5 per farm family.
Introduction to Poultry Production (for Backyard Growers and Beyond)
9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov.14, $10 per farm family.
Introduction to Livestock Production
9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, $5 per farm family.
Pathway to Organic Certification for Dairy Producers
Pathway to Organic Certification for Dairy Producers
1 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, free.
Plant and Soil Health and Fertility, Crop Insurance
7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, $5 per farm family.
Pathway to Organic Certification
7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, $5 per family. (Tentative).
Marketing your Product to Consumers
7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, $5 per farm family.
Introduction to Small Berry Production
9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, $5 per farm family.
Additional class topics will come as participant interest directs, but may include beekeeping, succession planning, insurance, vegetable production, accepting EBT at farm stands and dairy processing.
You can join the contact list to receive emails with more details on the classes along with the additional classes that may be added.
To register or be added to the contact list, contact Katelyn Walley-Stoll at (716) 664-9502 ext. 202 or kaw249@cornell.edu or register online.
I would love a few chickens and to learn how to care for them, but sadly, no chickens in the city. I am sure their talk is on a commercial level though.