Modern Farming for Beginners

Are you interested in farming but don’t know where to begin? Perhaps you have a small agricultural business which you’re looking to expand? The Schenectady County Farm Bureau and Cornell Cooperative Extension have joined forces to put together a full day of programming covering the basics of modern farming. Expert educators will lead six different workshops throughout the day. Guests will have ample opportunities to network with other local farmers and aspiring growers. A catered lunch will be provided as well as tours of the oldest surviving farm in Schenectady County!

Workshop Schedule:

10am-10:45am So You Want to be a Farmer? An Introduction to the Industry

11am-11:45am Basics of Urban Farming

12pm-12:45pm What Should you Grow

1pm- 1:45pm Catered Lunch and Mabee House Tours

2pm- 2:45pm Livestock Farming

3pm- 3:45pm Certifications and Regulations

4pm- 4:45pm Finding Your Market

5pm- Closing Remarks

You may also like the following events from Mabee Farm Historic Site - SCHS:

• This month, 31st January, 05:30 pm, Full Wolf Moon Walk in Rotterdam Junction
• Next month, 21st February, 09:30 am, Workshop: Flat Felted Wolf in Rotterdam Junction
• Next month, 28th February, 06:00 pm, Full Snow Moon Walk in Rotterdam Junction

Also check out other Workshops in Rotterdam Junction.