CCE Fall Programs in Cattaraugus County; Trends in Maple production, Agroforestry Mushroom Production, Farm Business Management
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host fall programing on Saturday October 5th in Ellicottville. Experts from the Cornell Maple Program, Cornell Small Farms program and CCE Southwest Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops teams will discuss trends in farming and Agroforestry including trends in maple production, are mushrooms your next crop, and best practices for diversifying your farm or agriculture business.
Speakers will include...
- Aaron Wighman; NY State Maple Specialist conducts research on all aspects of maple production. Program will discuss trends in Maple farms and products as well as changes in the industry.
- Connor Yougerman; Agroforestry and Mushroom Specialist with Cornell Small Farms program will talk about adding mushrooms to your woodlot farming portfolio.
- Katelyn Walley; will discuss business planning for changes on your small farm and preparing to update your business based on market and industry trends.
Program will start at 9am; light refreshments will be available. Pre-registration is not required but appreciated through our website: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MapleMushroomBusiness_258
The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system in Cattaraugus County enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.
CCE Cattaraugus is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. It is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell. All associations work to meet the needs of the counties in which they are located as well as state and national goals. For more information, call 716-699-2377or visit our website https://cattaraugus.cce.cornell.edu/. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
