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Farmers Market and Meat Marketing Workshop - March 4th and March 11th

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 8:51am -- CSMaxwell

This series shares how farmers selling directly to consumers can benefit from new tools, resources, and teaching on the topics of marketing and pricing for the upcoming 2025 market season. Each evening, the workshop will cover two topics. The topics are the same for each location. Both topics apply to livestock producers selling meat directly to consumers while the second part of the evening will also appeal to dairy, egg, fruit, and vegetable producers and those selling any farm product at a farmer’s market.

Beginning at 6:00 PM

Cattaraugus County 4-H Public Presentations Sees Over 90 Participants for 2025

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 9:23am -- CSMaxwell

February 8th & 10th – On Saturday, February 8th at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School and Monday, February 10th at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cattaraugus County 4-H members showcased their public speaking talents. Members had various topics from “How to Ice Fish” to “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” and everything in between! In 4-H, public speaking helps develop life skills by encouraging young people to improve communication, boost confidence, and engage an audience.

BF102: Exploring Markets and Profits from Cornell Small Farms Program

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 1:33pm -- CSMaxwell

Testing the Feasibility of Your Farming Ideas

Have an idea for a farm enterprise but not sure if it’s feasible? This course will help you explore the potential markets and profitability of your ideas, picking up where BF 101: Starting at Square One left off. (You do NOT have to take BF 101 before taking BF 102).

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