From Erica Frenay, Beginning Farmer Project, Cornell Small Farm Program (ejf5@cornell.edu): Whether you are a seasoned, new, or aspiring farmer, there’s something for you in the 2013-2014 line-up of online courses presented by the ...
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From Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station organic farming coordinator Betsy Leonard: Whether you are a backyard gardener or farm a few acres, join us Sunday, Sept. 8, at Cornell’s Thompson Research Farm for an ...
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This course (new for Fall 2013) will prepare you to take International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) certification exam. You’ll get hands-on experience with: Tree establishment Assessing plant health Worker safety Pruning techniques Urban forestry ...
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CALS online permaculture course returns – Registration is again open for the online course Permaculture Design: Fundamentals of Ecological Design, offered September 9 to October 24, 2013 through the Department of Horticulture’s distance learning program. Great Lakes grapes [CALS ...
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From Cornell Chronicle article by Amanda Garris 2013-08-01: GENEVA, N.Y. — Cornell has announced two new apple varieties developed in partnership with the New York Apple Growers (NYAG). They are SnapDragon and RubyFrost, and ...
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Golf Course Field Day at Bethpage State Park Monday August 12, 2013 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, N.Y. Turf specialists Frank Rossi, Department of Horticulture, and Jennifer Grant, NYS IPM ...
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Cornell Chronicle article by Alex Koeberle 2013-07-25: With its long, speckled stalks, vibrant flowers and long vase life, the pineapple lily appeals to those who appreciate brash, beautiful blooms. It could also provide new ...
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Crossposted from CALS Notes: “Everybody should be pretty happy with their prospects this year. Every fruit crop in the Northeast has really set up nicely. Apples, grapes, blueberries, raspberries — they’re all looking good.” ...
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Registration is now open for the online course Permaculture Design: Fundamentals of Ecological Design, offered September 9 to October 24, 2013 through the Department of Horticulture’s distance learning program. The study of permaculture helps gardeners, landowners, ...
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Crossposted from CALS Notes: More than 100 farmers, crop consultants, industry representatives, student interns, and Cornell Cooperative Extension specialists braved high temperatures and rain on July 18 to learn about the latest field crop ...
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