Watershed Agricultural Program
Past Events
July 2024
In Conference Room B 44 West Street Walton, NY 13856 Monday, July 15, 2024 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call 1-800- RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make your lifesaving appointment today!
Find out more »October 2024
Customer-Focused Marketing Workshop A few simple marketing tweaks can make a huge difference for selling meat direct-to-consumer. This event is being put on by ChopLocal and the Cornell Agriculture Marketing Program. Plan on attending this free workshop to learn how to simplify the meat buying process for your customers and boost your profits. Practical Marketing Strategies & Simple Technology Solutions – Katie Olthoff, Co-founder of ChopLocal Research results on customer spending at farmers markets – Matt LeRoux, Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research…
Find out more »December 2024
Transferring the ownership and management of a family farm goes beyond passing down land—it’s about preserving and continuing the legacy built by generations. This process is inherently complex, involving much more than just financial and legal logistics. The legacy of a family farm often holds deep personal and cultural significance, making it vital to ensure a smooth transition that respects both the past and the future. Building a legacy takes time and effort, and successfully transferring it—whether to family or…
Find out more »Transferring the ownership and management of a family farm goes beyond passing down land—it’s about preserving and continuing the legacy built by generations. This process is inherently complex, involving much more than just financial and legal logistics. The legacy of a family farm often holds deep personal and cultural significance, making it vital to ensure a smooth transition that respects both the past and the future. Building a legacy takes time and effort, and successfully transferring it—whether to family or…
Find out more »March 2025
Ticks are a threat to livestock and farmer alike. Joellen Lampman, Cornell IPM Specialist, will provide the latest information on all of the species of ticks currently found in New York via Zoom. Following her presentation, a local farmer will tell her story of how a tick bite changed her life. Each participant will receive a free “Don’t Get Ticked New York” tick removal kit. Where each specie of tick is found in New York State Livestock and human diseases…
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