As we reflect and look ahead, Here are some tips for planning the next season:
- Carry out a soil evaluation
- Plan your crop rotation
- Check/inspect your equipment and carry out the necessary repairs
- Plan for your crops by Selecting and purchasing your seeds, seed companies and field supplies
- Plan for livestock by Purchasing your livestock and supplies from trusted and reliable sources
- Review your financial plan
- Know and understand where your operation is financially
- Review your standard operating procedures: what can be improved or changed?
- Communicate with partners and stakeholders
- What went well last year?
- What do I plan to improve upon this year?
Upcoming Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program (CAAHP) Events!Click the link below to be directed to the CAAHP website and a listing of upcoming programs!
https://blogs.cornell.edu/capitalareaagandhortprogram/main/
Greater Capital Region Social Media and Marketing Workshop
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, Rensselaer County Economic
Development and Planning, Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District and
Schoharie County Agricultural Development are hosting a social media and marketing workshop
on March 12th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the William Rice Jr. Extension Center located at 24
Martin Road in Voorheesville, NY.
Jessica Ziehm, owner and operator of The Farmstore at Tiashoke Farms, is a lifelong advocate
of agriculture and will be sharing with participants strategies using social media to grow your
market. Jessica recently renovated the farm’s old heifer barn and created a vibrant farm store
that doubles as an event space and rural destination for the greater Capital District.
Derek Haynard from HAYnerd Media will explore with guests how farm stores and farmers
markets can leverage social media’s attention to enhance visibility, connect with communities,
and promote their businesses. He will discuss strategies for an effective online presence,
content ideas, and best practices to get the most out of today’s digital world.
The cost to attend is $20 per person. The workshop will also be offered virtually. To register,
please contact Marcie Vohnoutka at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County at
mmp74@cornell.edu or (518) 272-4210. The deadline to register is March 8, 2024.
