New York Annie's Project: How to Diversify or Scale with Confidence for Profitability Wednesday, February 4, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Allegany County , 5435 County Rd. 48 , Belmont, NY 14813 Zoom or participate at CCE Allegany CountyDo you have an idea for a new enterprise to add value to your farm? Maybe you're considering scaling up for a potential market opportunity but just aren't sure if it's a good fit for your business. Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Allegany County, Broome County, Madison County, Onondaga County, Niagara County, Tioga County, the Niagara Small Business Development Center, and the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Team for a hybrid series on Wednesdays in February, starting on February 4th that will answer these questions and more. Those that complete the series will learn how to identify resources available at the farm level to support diversification or scaling up opportunities, as well as how to evaluate the business potential of opportunities. Each session will be offered with a virtual option, as well as coming into the CCE offices listed previously for group discussion and learning from your peers. The cost is $25 for the series. More information on specifics for what will be covered, and registration, can be found here. Any questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= 2026 Rural Landowners Workshop Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Pioneer Central School, 12145 County Line Road , Yorkshire, NY 14173 On Saturday, March 7, 2026 Cornell Cooperative Extension will be sponsoring the 33rd Annual Rural Landowner Workshop. The program will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Following the opening session there will be 3 concurrent sessions with multiple classes per session to choose from. The Rural Landowner Workshop is a regional program involving several agencies that provide educational information and outreach to landowners. Presenters are brought in from both private and public sectors to provide participants with up-to-date information.For a full listing of session descriptions click here.Preregistered required, early bird discount $35 if registered by February 20th. There is a $10 late fee required to sign up after the 20th. Click here for a fallible registration form. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= New York Annie's Project: Social Media 201 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm CCE Allegany County , 5435 County Rd. 48 , Belmont, NY 14813 Zoom or participate at CCE Allegany CountyJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County, Broome County, Madison County, Saratoga County & Ulster County for a hybrid series focused on giving you the tools to build your toolbox and level up your social media strategies for 2026! Those that complete the series will complete a social media plan for 2026, as well as feel more confident in utilizing different social media and AI tools. Each session will be offered with a virtual option, as well as coming into the CCE offices listed previously for group discussion and learning from your peers. The cost is $25 for the series. More information on specifics of what will be covered, as well as registration, can be found here. Any questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Farm Disaster Preparation online Certificate Training Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event The Farm Disaster Preparation program will help farm owners plan for and manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks, and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm’s annual insurance premium. The value of the credit or discount will vary according to individual policies and policyholder circumstances but can be up to a 10 percent discount.The Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate is directed to all sizes of farms and all types of products. Dairy and livestock farms are especially encouraged to participate in the program due to their additional concerns regarding animal agriculture. The person representing a farm should be the insurance policyholder; other key farm personnel are welcome.The certificate program will be held on Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Space is limited, and pre-registration is requested by March17. There is a $35 fee per farm for this program. For more information about the training contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu. To pre-register click here.Course Instruction Team: Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader CCE Allegany County; Stephen Hadcock, Ag. Entrepreneurship and Market Development Team Leader, CCE Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program; and Jim Carrabba, Agricultural Safety Specialist New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH). Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 ========================================= Farm Disaster Preparation online Certificate Training Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event The Farm Disaster Preparation program will help farm owners plan for and manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks, and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm’s annual insurance premium. The value of the credit or discount will vary according to individual policies and policyholder circumstances but can be up to a 10 percent discount.The Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate is directed to all sizes of farms and all types of products. Dairy and livestock farms are especially encouraged to participate in the program due to their additional concerns regarding animal agriculture. The person representing a farm should be the insurance policyholder; other key farm personnel are welcome.The certificate program will be held on Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Space is limited, and pre-registration is requested by March17. There is a $35 fee per farm for this program. For more information about the training contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu. To pre-register click here.Course Instruction Team: Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader CCE Allegany County; Stephen Hadcock, Ag. Entrepreneurship and Market Development Team Leader, CCE Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program; and Jim Carrabba, Agricultural Safety Specialist New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH). Lynn Bliven, lao3@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644 ext 18 =========================================