Farm Business Management Education 
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

I thought I was covered for that! Understanding insurance coverage available to farms and ag-related businesses.Winter webinar series to help farmers understand different types of insurance.Cornell Cooperative Extension and
FarmNet are offering a lunchtime webinar series on Tuesdays in January and
February from 12:00-1:30 starting on January 13 and running through February
10.  "I thought I was covered for that! Understanding Farm
Insurance Policies" is a webinar series intended to help farmers
understand different types of insurance coverage and how to use insurance as a
tool to manage financial risks. January 13 (12:00-1:30)
Insurance and Risk Management 101. This
first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance
policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering
your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and Greg Murk, FarmNet.January 20 (12:00-1:30)
Liability Insurance. Liability
Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to
someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You
probably need liability insurance! Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program,
Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.January 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop
Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal
programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses
from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial
Hort Program.February 3 (12:00-1:30)
Insuring People. Options for health
insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help
farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith,
Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30):
Property Insurance. Insuring your
infrastructure, equipment, and livestock from loss. Learn about the types of
coverage, and the risks they reduce. Colin Hostetter, Tri-County Ag Team,
Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Steve Glick, Kevin Daniels Agency.
FREE

Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YAwNzmaQS1GLoZneTLxmxw 

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​Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New FarmersJanuary 21 - February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2025, and runs weekly through February 25, 2025.Educational Objectives:Participants will:Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.Course Schedule:Week 1 (Jan 21): Introspection, Goal Setting, and Vision – Skills and resource assessment, business planning basics, regulations, and available resources.Week 2 (Jan 28): Livestock Focus – Starting a livestock farm and understanding insurance needs.Week 3 (Feb 4): Infrastructure Focus – Evaluating land suitability and exploring business structures.Week 4 (Feb 11): Fruit & Vegetable Focus – Starting a vegetable or fruit farm with and conducting enterprise analysis.Week 5 (Feb 18): Ornamental Horticulture Focus – Starting a cut flower farm and understanding tax implications.Week 6 (Feb 25): Business Planning & Marketing – Financing options, market planning, and wrapping up the business plan.Who Should Attend:Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management.
$75

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201

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2026 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


FREE
Cathy Sweet, cjs58@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560


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Farm Business Management Education 
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

I thought I was covered for that! Understanding insurance coverage available to farms and ag-related businesses.Winter webinar series to help farmers understand different types of insurance.Cornell Cooperative Extension and
FarmNet are offering a lunchtime webinar series on Tuesdays in January and
February from 12:00-1:30 starting on January 13 and running through February
10.  "I thought I was covered for that! Understanding Farm
Insurance Policies" is a webinar series intended to help farmers
understand different types of insurance coverage and how to use insurance as a
tool to manage financial risks. January 13 (12:00-1:30)
Insurance and Risk Management 101. This
first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance
policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering
your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and Greg Murk, FarmNet.January 20 (12:00-1:30)
Liability Insurance. Liability
Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to
someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You
probably need liability insurance! Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program,
Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.January 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop
Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal
programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses
from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial
Hort Program.February 3 (12:00-1:30)
Insuring People. Options for health
insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help
farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith,
Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30):
Property Insurance. Insuring your
infrastructure, equipment, and livestock from loss. Learn about the types of
coverage, and the risks they reduce. Colin Hostetter, Tri-County Ag Team,
Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Steve Glick, Kevin Daniels Agency.
FREE

Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YAwNzmaQS1GLoZneTLxmxw 

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​Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New FarmersJanuary 21 - February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2025, and runs weekly through February 25, 2025.Educational Objectives:Participants will:Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.Course Schedule:Week 1 (Jan 21): Introspection, Goal Setting, and Vision – Skills and resource assessment, business planning basics, regulations, and available resources.Week 2 (Jan 28): Livestock Focus – Starting a livestock farm and understanding insurance needs.Week 3 (Feb 4): Infrastructure Focus – Evaluating land suitability and exploring business structures.Week 4 (Feb 11): Fruit & Vegetable Focus – Starting a vegetable or fruit farm with and conducting enterprise analysis.Week 5 (Feb 18): Ornamental Horticulture Focus – Starting a cut flower farm and understanding tax implications.Week 6 (Feb 25): Business Planning & Marketing – Financing options, market planning, and wrapping up the business plan.Who Should Attend:Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management.
$75

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201

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Farm Business Management Education 
Tuesday, February  3, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

I thought I was covered for that! Understanding insurance coverage available to farms and ag-related businesses.Winter webinar series to help farmers understand different types of insurance.Cornell Cooperative Extension and
FarmNet are offering a lunchtime webinar series on Tuesdays in January and
February from 12:00-1:30 starting on January 13 and running through February
10.  "I thought I was covered for that! Understanding Farm
Insurance Policies" is a webinar series intended to help farmers
understand different types of insurance coverage and how to use insurance as a
tool to manage financial risks. January 13 (12:00-1:30)
Insurance and Risk Management 101. This
first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance
policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering
your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and Greg Murk, FarmNet.January 20 (12:00-1:30)
Liability Insurance. Liability
Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to
someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You
probably need liability insurance! Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program,
Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.January 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop
Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal
programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses
from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial
Hort Program.February 3 (12:00-1:30)
Insuring People. Options for health
insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help
farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith,
Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30):
Property Insurance. Insuring your
infrastructure, equipment, and livestock from loss. Learn about the types of
coverage, and the risks they reduce. Colin Hostetter, Tri-County Ag Team,
Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Steve Glick, Kevin Daniels Agency.
FREE

Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YAwNzmaQS1GLoZneTLxmxw 

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​Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers
Wednesday, February  4, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New FarmersJanuary 21 - February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2025, and runs weekly through February 25, 2025.Educational Objectives:Participants will:Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.Course Schedule:Week 1 (Jan 21): Introspection, Goal Setting, and Vision – Skills and resource assessment, business planning basics, regulations, and available resources.Week 2 (Jan 28): Livestock Focus – Starting a livestock farm and understanding insurance needs.Week 3 (Feb 4): Infrastructure Focus – Evaluating land suitability and exploring business structures.Week 4 (Feb 11): Fruit & Vegetable Focus – Starting a vegetable or fruit farm with and conducting enterprise analysis.Week 5 (Feb 18): Ornamental Horticulture Focus – Starting a cut flower farm and understanding tax implications.Week 6 (Feb 25): Business Planning & Marketing – Financing options, market planning, and wrapping up the business plan.Who Should Attend:Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management.
$75

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201

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Farm Business Management Education 
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

I thought I was covered for that! Understanding insurance coverage available to farms and ag-related businesses.Winter webinar series to help farmers understand different types of insurance.Cornell Cooperative Extension and
FarmNet are offering a lunchtime webinar series on Tuesdays in January and
February from 12:00-1:30 starting on January 13 and running through February
10.  "I thought I was covered for that! Understanding Farm
Insurance Policies" is a webinar series intended to help farmers
understand different types of insurance coverage and how to use insurance as a
tool to manage financial risks. January 13 (12:00-1:30)
Insurance and Risk Management 101. This
first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance
policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering
your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and Greg Murk, FarmNet.January 20 (12:00-1:30)
Liability Insurance. Liability
Insurance is coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to
someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You
probably need liability insurance! Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program,
Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.January 27 (12:00-1:30) Crop
Insurance and Disaster Coverage. Federal
programs to help farmers cover risk of crop and livestock and business losses
from weather and natural disasters. Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial
Hort Program.February 3 (12:00-1:30)
Insuring People. Options for health
insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help
farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith,
Cornell Ag Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10 (12:00-1:30):
Property Insurance. Insuring your
infrastructure, equipment, and livestock from loss. Learn about the types of
coverage, and the risks they reduce. Colin Hostetter, Tri-County Ag Team,
Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Steve Glick, Kevin Daniels Agency.
FREE

Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YAwNzmaQS1GLoZneTLxmxw 

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​Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New FarmersJanuary 21 - February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2025, and runs weekly through February 25, 2025.Educational Objectives:Participants will:Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.Course Schedule:Week 1 (Jan 21): Introspection, Goal Setting, and Vision – Skills and resource assessment, business planning basics, regulations, and available resources.Week 2 (Jan 28): Livestock Focus – Starting a livestock farm and understanding insurance needs.Week 3 (Feb 4): Infrastructure Focus – Evaluating land suitability and exploring business structures.Week 4 (Feb 11): Fruit & Vegetable Focus – Starting a vegetable or fruit farm with and conducting enterprise analysis.Week 5 (Feb 18): Ornamental Horticulture Focus – Starting a cut flower farm and understanding tax implications.Week 6 (Feb 25): Business Planning & Marketing – Financing options, market planning, and wrapping up the business plan.Who Should Attend:Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management.
$75

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201

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​Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New FarmersJanuary 21 - February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2025, and runs weekly through February 25, 2025.Educational Objectives:Participants will:Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.Course Schedule:Week 1 (Jan 21): Introspection, Goal Setting, and Vision – Skills and resource assessment, business planning basics, regulations, and available resources.Week 2 (Jan 28): Livestock Focus – Starting a livestock farm and understanding insurance needs.Week 3 (Feb 4): Infrastructure Focus – Evaluating land suitability and exploring business structures.Week 4 (Feb 11): Fruit & Vegetable Focus – Starting a vegetable or fruit farm with and conducting enterprise analysis.Week 5 (Feb 18): Ornamental Horticulture Focus – Starting a cut flower farm and understanding tax implications.Week 6 (Feb 25): Business Planning & Marketing – Financing options, market planning, and wrapping up the business plan.Who Should Attend:Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management.
$75

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201

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2026 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


FREE
Cathy Sweet, cjs58@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560


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​Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New FarmersJanuary 21 - February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2025, and runs weekly through February 25, 2025.Educational Objectives:Participants will:Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.Course Schedule:Week 1 (Jan 21): Introspection, Goal Setting, and Vision – Skills and resource assessment, business planning basics, regulations, and available resources.Week 2 (Jan 28): Livestock Focus – Starting a livestock farm and understanding insurance needs.Week 3 (Feb 4): Infrastructure Focus – Evaluating land suitability and exploring business structures.Week 4 (Feb 11): Fruit & Vegetable Focus – Starting a vegetable or fruit farm with and conducting enterprise analysis.Week 5 (Feb 18): Ornamental Horticulture Focus – Starting a cut flower farm and understanding tax implications.Week 6 (Feb 25): Business Planning & Marketing – Financing options, market planning, and wrapping up the business plan.Who Should Attend:Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management.
$75

Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201

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2026 Shooting Sports
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member.
$35
Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253

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2026 Shooting Sports
Wednesday, March  4, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member.
$35
Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253

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2026 Shooting Sports
Saturday, March  7, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member.
$35
Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253

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2026 Shooting Sports
Saturday, March  7, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member.
$35
Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253

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2026 Shooting Sports
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member.
$35
Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253

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2026 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm


FREE
Cathy Sweet, cjs58@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560


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2026 Shooting Sports
Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member.
$35
Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253

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2026 Shooting Sports
Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member.
$35
Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253

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2026 Shooting Sports
Saturday, April  4, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

NORTHERN PROGRAMMeets at Hudson Falls Fish and GameSouthern ProgramMeets at Owlkill Rod & Gun ClubFor all youth ages 12-18 must register to become a 4-H member.
$35
Brian Gilchrist, btg5@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2026_4-H_Shooting_Sports-2_253

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4-H Re-enrollment Time
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm


$5 per youth $ 10 per family (Scholarships Available)
Hannah Rosen, har56@cornell.edu, 518-746-2560


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