The 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series, coordinated by the New York Soil Health Alliance and the New York Soil Health Initiative, will feature eight field days across the state. Mark your calendars for this unparalleled opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field.

Read more about this event and register here. Learn more about the series here.

Come join us in Newfield for local food, conversation, and community. This is the second in a series of farmer gatherings to provide opportunities to come together, meet new faces, share information and resources, build connections, and strengthen community ties. There is no cost to attend, and a hearty snack of wood fired pizza will be provided. Drinks and additional food will be available for purchase. Please register in advance here.

Learn more and register here. Direct questions to Daniela Vergara at dv255@cornell.edu.

This event will provide an overview of the "farm-friendly scorecard" and how to interpret the results. The presenters will also discuss the role special districts can play in supporting agriculture. It will wrap up with an overview of town profiles and how they can be a tool in understanding the role agriculture plays in your community and accessing resources. Hosted by CCE Broome County and the Broome County Department of Planning and intended for municipal officials, planners and IDA Board members, or any other interested parties. Register here and contact Laura Biasillo with questions at lw257@cornell.edu.

The CCE Tompkins Agroforestry Educator will be facilitating field days on nut tree propagation, management, harvest and processing in August and September. Stay tuned for more details, and contact Gabe at gs735@cornell.edu for more information.

The 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series, coordinated by the New York Soil Health Alliance and the New York Soil Health Initiative, will feature eight field days across the state. Mark your calendars for this unparalleled opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field.

Learn more about the series here.

American Farmland Trust has opened applications for the 2023 cohort of the Brighter Future Fund program. The program helps farmers nationwide improve farm viability, access, transfer, or permanently protect farmland or adopt regenerative agricultural practices. The last day to submit applications is July 15th. The Fund provides grants up to $10,000 per project.

Read more here and apply here.

The Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program helps farms reduce their operational impact on the environment and address the impacts of extreme weather events resulting from climate change. Round 7 will offer $15 million statewide, up from $8 million in the last round of the program, to help farmers implement agricultural projects and make related equipment purchases that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support soil health and improved water quality. This year’s program emphasizes precision feed management and agroforestry, two best management practices that are identified in the New York State Climate Action Council’s Scoping Plan as critical to helping increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gases on farm.

The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District can apply now on behalf of farmers for these competitive grants. Contact Devin Cox at dcox@tompkins-co.org by July 15 to learn more and get the application process started. The application and additional information are also available on the Department of Ag and Markets website.

Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and CCE Tompkins are collaborating to put together a list of individuals and organizations in Tompkins County who are interested in having their names included on an internal list of custom operators who are interested in contracting for custom fieldwork (e.g. lime spreading, drill seeding, tillage). To learn more or get your name on the list, contact Graham at gs695@cornell.edu or Paul at PGier@tompkins-co.org.