Harvest New York Events

Volunteer Day at Arverne Urban Farm

October 7, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCAH Arverne Urban Farm, 1-90 Beach 44th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 

Join us for a hands-on volunteer day at TCAH's Arverne Urban Farm. Help us plant, weed, and care for crops while learning simple pruning strategies to increase yields. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or new to farming, there’s a place for you!

Agritourism Webinar: Understanding Agricultural Assessments

October 13, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series, this online event will support both new and established agritourism operators. This webinar is brought to you by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team and made possible by the USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Air Pruned Raised Bed Workshop

October 15, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Opportunity Hub Farm, 1420 Freeport Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11239

In the second installment of a workshop series that began in April, Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms will lead a demonstration on transplanting tree saplings, overwintering young trees, and stratifying seeds in preparation for growing even more saplings in 2027.

This workshop will provide valuable knowledge and practical skills for anyone interested in growing, caring for, and planting trees in their neighborhoods and communities. Learn more...

Air Pruned Raised Beds 102

October 16, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sherman Creek Center, 3725 10th Ave, New York, NY

Hosted by New York Restoration Project, this hands-on event will feature Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and CCE Harvest NY for a deep dive into how to harvest from and winterize Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). Participants will have the opportunity to harvest and prepare saplings from two APRBs, transplant them, and learn about overwintering the beds as a strategy.

This event is free; pre-registration is required because space is limited. Learn more...

Air Pruned Raised Beds 102 (Bronx, NY)

October 17, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bronx River House in Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459

Join the Bronx River Foodway team as they welcome Connor Youngerman of Cornell Small Farms and CCE Harvest NY for a deep dive into how to harvest from and winterize Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). This session—a follow-up to the initial workshop this past April—will come full circle on how to implement APRBs as a propagation strategy. Participants will have the opportunity to harvest and prepare saplings from the APRB, transplant them, and learn about overwintering the beds as a strategy.

There is no charge for the workshop, however pre-registration is required. Learn more...

Business Webinar: Business Structures 101 with COUGHLIN & GERHART, LLP

October 20, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Business Development & Marketing Webinar Series, this free online event supports New York agricultural producers. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Cut Flower Webinar: Forcing Tulips

October 21, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Cut Flower Monthly Webinar Series, this free online event will support both new and established cut flower operators. This webinar is brought to you by the CCE Cut Flower Program Work Team. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Air Pruned Raised Beds: Session 2

October 22, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Snug Harbor Sustainability Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

Join Cornell Small Farms and Harvest NY for a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). This workshop is a continuation from one offered in the fall but is open to anyone. APRBs as a propagation technique is scalable, modular, and can be done in urban and rural settings with modest start up and input costs.  

This session will cover seedling harvest and planting, winterizing air prune beds (with or without seeds and seedlings), seed collection and storage, and enterprise planning. Learn more...

Fall Gardening Workshop

October 24, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 

The growing season may be winding down, but there's still plenty to do to prepare for a productive year ahead. Join us to learn how to build healthy soil over the winter, explore season extension techniques to keep your harvest going longer, and ways to attract and support beneficial insects that help create healthier, more resilient gardens! Free! No RSVP required.

Air Pruned Raised Beds: Session 2 (Fall Follow-Up)

October 24, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Smiling Hogshead Ranch, 25-30 Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Join Smiling Hogshead Ranch as they welcome back Connor Youngerman of the Cornell Small Farms Program and CCE Harvest NY for a fall follow-up on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). During this hands-on program, participants will harvest last season's seedlings, discuss successful planting techniques, and share strategies for overwintering the beds, seed collection, and storage. NYS nursery regulations and marketing for producers will be briefly discussed as well.

The free event is open to professionals and individuals – spots are limited, and reservations are required. Learn more...

Master Food Preserver Training

November 2 - 4, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Massachusetts Avenue Project, 387 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Become a Certified Master Food Preserver!

This intensive, hands-on training prepares participants to safely preserve food and share that knowledge with others in their communities. Participants will learn research-based food preservation methods, complete practical exercises, and take the certification exam required to become a New York State Master Food Preserver. Learn more...

2026 NYS Agritourism Conference

November 4 and 5, 2026
Cornell AgriTech, 630 W North St, Geneva, NY 14456

The 2026 New York State Agritourism Conference is designed to help farms build and strengthen successful visitor experiences. The conference features expert-led sessions, peer learning, and real-world examples focused on expanding direct sales, education, hospitality, and entertainment offerings.

While geared toward New York State farms starting or growing an agritourism operation, the conference is also valuable for educators, public officials, and tourism professionals interested in supporting agritourism across the state. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas and meaningful connections to support future growth. Learn more...

Agritourism Webinar: Using Online Platforms

November 10, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series, this online event will support both new and established agritourism operators. This webinar is brought to you by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team and made possible by the USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Business Webinar: How to Evaluate Market Opportunities

November 17, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Business Development & Marketing Webinar Series, this free online event supports New York agricultural producers. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Cut Flower Webinar: Growing Gorgeous Dahlias the Regenerative Farmer's Way

November 18, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Cut Flower Monthly Webinar Series, this free online event will support both new and established cut flower operators. This webinar is brought to you by the CCE Cut Flower Program Work Team. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Agritourism Webinar: Deep Dive into Agritourism Insurance

December 8, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series, this online event will support both new and established agritourism operators. This webinar is brought to you by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team and made possible by the USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Business Webinar: Overview of Market Channels & Requirements for Participation

December 15, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Business Development & Marketing Webinar Series, this free online event supports New York agricultural producers. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Cut Flower Webinar: High Tunnels – Ranunculus and Anemones

December 16, 2026
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Part of the 2026 Cut Flower Monthly Webinar Series, this free online event will support both new and established cut flower operators. This webinar is brought to you by the CCE Cut Flower Program Work Team. Contact Lindsey Pashow with questions. Sign up to receive the Zoom link...

Urban Farming from the Ground Up

July 2, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463

Join CCE Harvest NY Specialist, Karen Guzman, to turn a community center into an urban farm! This is an open volunteer event, join us!

Gardening Workshop

July 11, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463

Join Kingsbridge Heights Community Center and Urban Garden Specialist, Karen Guzman, to learn beginner gardening tips from planting to basic plant ID. We will learn which crops do well together and how to get good yields in raised bed gardens. Learn more...

Urban Agroforestry Summit

July 14, 2026
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Solar One Environmental Education Center at Stuyvesant Cove Park, 800 FDF Drive Service Road East, New York, NY 10010

Learn and network with urban agroforestry practitioners, service providers and city government partners on ways to scale agroforestry in NYC

Join the Cornell Small Farms Program and Harvest New York for the first annual NYC Urban Agroforestry Summit. Begin the day by learning from invited speakers who will explore the evolution, current landscape, and future potential of agroforestry within New York City's food systems and urban forestry initiatives. Learn more...

Fruit and Berry Workshop

July 23, 2026
5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fruit Valley Orchard, 507 Bunker Hill Rd, Oswego, NY

CCE Oswego County will host a small fruits workshop to help identify fruits that make sense to grow on small acreage and discuss other common considerations when getting started. Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Educator for CCE Oswego County, will review direct-to-consumer trends, showing that small farms are best positioned for local markets and that product differentiation is important. Anya Stansell, Small Fruits Specialist for Harvest NY, will highlight fruits that make sense to grow on small acreage. She will also talk about value-added processing which can provide supplemental income to fresh market sales. Janet van Zoeren, Integrated Pest Management Extension Specialists for Cornell Lake Ontario Fruit Team, will cover common considerations when establishing a new crop including site selection, pest management, pruning, and other good agricultural practices. Afterwords, Wade Smith, co-owner of Fruit Valley Orchard, will provide a short tour of their orchard. Attendees will get to see other important elements of running a diversified farm, including a farm store and maintaining community engagement. Learn more...

Urban Tree Health: New Pest and Disease Challenges

July 24, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Trees in urban environments can face unexpected challenges, including new insects and diseases. Join Cornell Integrated Pest Management, in collaboration with Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn how to recognize and manage some of the most pressing IPM challenges in urban forests. 

This event is part of the Cornell IPM Annual Conference. Cost: $75. Register by July 16.

Medicinal Farm Plants Workshop

August 2, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Snug Harbor Heritage Farm, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

Join Snug Harbor for a hands-on workshop with Urban Garden Specialist, Karen Guzman, as we explore medicinal plants growing on the farm! You'll get to see, smell, taste and learn how to grow and use them safely at home. Learn more...

Urban Farming from the Ground Up

August 10, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463

Join CCE Harvest NY Urban Gardens Specialist Karen Guzman to turn a community center into an urban farm! This is an open volunteer event. Learn more...