New to Farming in New York? Take the Beginning Farmer On-line Course.
Beginning in February, the NY Beginning Farmer Project in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension will hold its next on-line course for new farmers throughout New York State. The course is designed to help plan new agriculture enterprises, and this is a great time of year to start planning! The course allows you to work at your own pace. You can give the class as much time as you want - a minimal three hours per week allows time to read the material, explore some resources, respond to course assignments and interact with CCE educators.
Part one: Evaluating Yourself, Your Land, and Choosing an Enterprise starts February 18, 2009 and lasts five weeks.
Part two: Marketing and Profits, is six weeks long and begins March 18.
Both courses can be taken independently or in sequence. There are only a few requirements for this on-line course - a reliable Internet connection, an email account, and the ability to access the class throughout the week. Course participants are required to work through assignments on-line at http://beginningfarmers.cce.cornell.edu/
Complete registration information is available on-line at www.cce.cornell.edu/chenango.
The Beginning Farmer On-line Course will be taught by educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension, and both courses will incorporate real-time interaction and learning. Space is limited! Cost is $100 per course or $150 for both.
