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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers | Wednesdays, January 21 – February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm (Six-week online course)

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2026, and runs weekly through February 25, 2026. Each webinar will last 2 hours and start at 6:30 PM.

This course is designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers to:

  • Build confidence in their ability to start and run a farm business.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of resources needed for success.
  • Identify personal knowledge gaps and learn where to find help.
  • Explore available resources for starting and managing a farm business.

Who Should Attend:

Aspiring farmers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of farm business management.

For more information and registration, please visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Beg_Farmer_Practical_Steps_201

Cost: $75 for the six-week series.

For program questions, contact: Steve Hadcock seh11@cornell.edu | 518-380-1497

Last updated December 8, 2025