The Cornell Small Farms Program's winter session kicks off next Monday with a diverse lineup of online courses designed to empower you. From mastering soil health to navigating access to capital, there's something for everyone looking to build a thriving farm business.
Level Up Your Skills:
- Vegetable Production II: Delve deeper into techniques from transplanting to harvest, including integrated pest management, weed control, and marketing strategies.
- Indoor Specialty Mushroom Production: Discover the secrets of profitable farm-scale mushroom cultivation, from growing techniques to marketing your unique niche crop.
- Holistic Financial Planning: Learn to make financial decisions aligned with your farm and family values, building a prosperous future for your operation.
- Season Extension with High Tunnels: Extend your growing season for weeks and tap into lucrative early and late market opportunities with unheated high tunnels.
- Goat Production: Explore dairy, meat, and fiber options for incorporating goats into your farm, maximizing land usage and product diversity.
- Sheep Production: Whether a novice or seasoned shepherd, this comprehensive course covers diverse sheep management approaches for all experience levels.
New Frontiers:
- Growing Uncommon Fruit: Evaluate the potential of adding unique fruits to your farm and learn expert tips for success.
- Tree Fruit Scouting: Master effective pest management strategies to protect your valuable orchard.
- Farm Strategies for Farmer Well-Being: Discover how to manage and reduce stress, ensuring your farm feels sustainable and fulfilling.
Inclusive Learning:
Expanding our Spanish-language offerings, "BF 101: Cómo Iniciar su Negocio Agrícola" and "BF 102: Mercados y Rentabilidad" empower Spanish-speaking farmers with essential business skills.
Learn at Your Pace:
Our user-friendly Teachable platform offers on-demand access to course content, including videos, assignments, and discussion forums. Weekly live webinars provide opportunities for interactive learning and real-time Q&A sessions. Miss a session? No worries, recordings are always available for later viewing.
Experienced Expertise:
Our dedicated team of instructors includes seasoned farmers, extension educators, and industry professionals, bringing rich knowledge and practical insights to every course.
You can browse course offerings on their website.
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