Upcoming Events
March 2025
This two-part workshop will introduce you to some new tools to help you increase your sales. Presentations by Matt LeRoux of the Cornell Dyson School. 5:30 pm: Creating & Pricing Consumer Friendly Meat with MeatSuite Introducing Bundle Builder – a new tool to help assemble bulk bundles of meat 6:30: Pizza, Sandwiches and Networking 7:15 pm: Using the Customer Experience & Pricing to Improve Market Sales Sharing Cornell’s research on customer spending & prices at farmer’s markets. Practical ways to…
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Join Pro-Dairy statewide and local experts to stay up-to-date on all things related to manure management. Learn implementation strategies to help you responsibly apply your manure and utilize nutrients most effectively while protecting the environment. Get updates on the latest requirements for keeping you farm team safe and dealing with animal mortalities. The program begins with registration at 10:00am and runs through 2:30pm and includes a hot lunch. Register by calling Kim Holden at 607-865-7090 or email kmh19@ cornell.edu, or…
Find out more »April 2025
Introduces open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. This class will take place in the Catskills Region, exact location to be determined closer to the day. Preference is given to loggers in the NYC Watershed Region, and those participating in our programs. Will be located in the Catskills Region. Call Heather at (607)…
Find out more »This class is one of the three core classes required to become Trained Logger Certified. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 ext. 119 to register.
Find out more »This training covers wildlife habitat, timber harvest planning, soil and water quality protection, and other topics. This class is one of the three core classes required to become Trained Logger Certified. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.
Find out more »May 2025
This class focuses on maximizing chainsaw performance through basic maintenance, carburetor setting, and filing techniques. Limbing and bucking techniques are introduced, spring pole cutting is covered and more felling is practiced. This class is eligible for 1 TLC CE Credit. Preference is given to loggers in the NYC Watershed Region, and those participating in our programs. This class will be located in the Catskills Region. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.
Find out more »June 2025
This class focuses on techniques for handling difficult trees. Topics covered include limbing, height measurement, segment calculations, wedging techniques and hinge placement. The felling is done against the tree’s natural lean and participants also limb and buck using techniques demonstrated in level 2. This class is eligible for 1 TLC CE Credit. Preference is given to loggers in the NYC Watershed Region, and those participating in our programs. This class will take place in the Catskills Region, exact location to…
Find out more »September 2025
Introduces open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Preference is given to loggers in the NYC Watershed Region, and those participating in our programs. This class will take place in the Catskills Region. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.
Find out more »Avenza Maps can enhance the planning and implementation of BMPs, and help ensure sustainable and effective timber harvest operations. Learn how to navigate using Avenza, create data and put it to use in a practical field exercise. This class will be taught by WAC foresters and representatives from the Northeast Master Logger Certification Program. To register call Heather Hilson at 607-865-7790 ext. 119
Find out more »October 2025
This training covers wildlife habitat, timber harvest planning, soil and water quality protection, and other topics. This class is one of the three core classes required to become Trained Logger Certified. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.
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