Cornell University Cooperative Extension can offer you the training and resources to select an enterprise suited for success. This introductory course designed for small, part-time or prospective farmers will be held on Tuesday evenings, September 23rd, 30th, October 7th, 14th, and 21st from 7:00 to 9:30 PM in Albion, NY and sponsored by the Cornell Small Farms Program Beginning Farmer Project and New York State Farm Viability Institute.

Topics to be covered: Agriculture 101 is an introduction to agriculture within the region and an overview of agricultural terminology. Basics of Farm Bookkeeping & Taxes introduces participants to sample financial systems available for use and tax
related farm issues. Since the soil is the foundation of farming, the series continues with the Basics of Soil & Plant Fertility. Opportunities for grass based enterprises in Western NY takes us on to Pasture Management & Hay Quality Evaluation. Selecting an enterprise without checking the farm resources or marketing opportunities can create a roadblock to success. In the fifth class of the series we take a look at Selecting an Enterprise & Marketing What You Produce.

Enrollment will be limited, pre-registration is required by September 16th. Cost for the workshop series is $100/individual or farm enterprise. To pre-register contact Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265. For more information about individual classes, please contact Jan Beglinger at 585-343-3040 ext. 126.