Agriculture & Food Systems
CCE-Tompkins is unique among local organizations in offering a continuum of education and resources that enable it to address a food systems issues in a holistic way. By working at a food-system level, we can more effectively respond to cross-cutting needs such as food safety, food access, local agriculture and community infrastructure. We offer resources for farmers, and consumers, to help strengthen our local and regional food systems.
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gas leases
Landowners' rights regarding gas and oil leases will be covered in this FREE program with Mike Danaher of the NY State Attorney General's Office on 2/9. Question & Answer period follows.
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home orchard
This 2-part workshop series on 2/28 and 3/14 will cover tree and berry fruits, and how to get started growing them at home! Take one or both! Call to pre-register!
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CSA Fair
Learn about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Tompkins County NY at this FREE CSA fair on 3/5. Meet the farmers, find out what CSA options are available.
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Pruning
Learn to prune trees and shrubs in this FREE workshop series in April! Open to the public and to prospective Citizen Pruner volunteers!
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AgStravaganza!
Come to the Shops at Ithaca Mall on 4/2 and learn about local agriculture at this free, day-long family event. Exhibits, activities and fun for all!
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firewood
Learn about wood, wood stoves, and safe burning practices in our free publication "Learn to Burn" available as a pdf on this site!
