Upcoming Food, Farming, and Cooking Events in Ithaca, Tompkins County, and the Finger Lakes (Winter-Spring 2011)
If you would like your event listed here, please email ithacasfoodweb@gmail.com.
For more regional agriculture and farming events, visit the Groundswell Center events calendar.
Spring 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
March 3, 2011
EATING SMART & BEING ACTIVE Learn how to feed yourself and your family healthy, affordable and tasty food in this 8-week class series, meeting every Thursday morning, 10:00am-12:00 until April 7 at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. Join any time - classes are ongoing. Women who are eligible for WIC, Medicaid, Food Stamps or similar programs can attend this FREE workshop series. Meet other parents of young children, make and enjoy a lunch together, and receive FREE kitchen items you can use at home.
March 5, 2011
Community Supported Agriculture Fair on Saturday, March 5, 12:00-3:00pm at Boynton Middle School, Cayuga at Rt. 13, Ithaca. What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)? Learn about this partnership between consumers and farmers; meet and talk with 12+ area CSA farmers in one place! Activities to keep the kids busy, space to sit and review farm information. Contact Debbie Teeter: (607) 272-2292, DLT22@cornell.edu
March 5, 2011
Winter Worm Composting Class on Saturday, March 5, 10:00am-12:00 pm at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY. Learn all you need to know to set up and maintain a worm composting bin. Every household leaves with a starter bin and worms. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Fee: $10 includes starter bin & worms. Register early at (607) 272-2292. Space is limited! Contact Adam Michaelides at acm1@cornell.edu with questions.
March 5, 2011
THE BUSINESS SIDE OF FARMING, Saturday , March 5, from 9am-12pm at CCE-TC, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca. This session focuses on sharpening your business skills from the records you need and how to use them for business analysis. We will also share information on business services and resources available to you. Learn about farm and crop recordkeeping systems that are on-farm tested as well as typical analysis tools including cash flow, income statements, balance sheets, etc. that help you know where you are and if you are making progress in the growth of your business. Instructors: John Bokaer Smith, Westhaven Farm Vegetable & Fruit CSA Farm, Ithaca; Richard Overton, Financial Consultant, Cornell FarmNet Program. To register, call (607) 272-2292 or email mjc72@cornell.edu.
March 5, 2011
Root Cellaring Basics at White Hawk Eco Village from 1-3PM. Click here for info and to register. Root Cellars, and related storage areas, are a great way to preserve food for the winter months. As part of White Hawk's Sustainability Series, Greg Nelson will cover several important aspects of the process, including what kind of spaces can be used for root cellaring and Items that store well in root cellars.
March 9, 2011
Food Garden Panel Discussion on Wednesday, March 9, 6:30-8:30pm at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY. Don’t miss this panel discussion by several experienced food gardeners! Master Gardeners and others with years of food growing experience will highlight some advanced ways to maximize your crop and extend the growing season. This workshop will assume that attendees have had some growing experience. For a more basic discussion of how to get started, go to the Feb. 23 class described above. Pre-registration recommended. Call (607) 272-2292. Fee: $5.
March 10, 2011
From Planning to Canning. The Seneca County Cooperative Extension and Ovid Library have partnered to present a "Planning to Canning" course that will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30PM to 8PM starting March 10th through September 8th at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid, NY (with June & August classes at Ovid Fire Department). Each workshop costs only $5 or sign up for all seven for $30. From Soils to Seeds—March 10; Planning, Layout, Planting & Yield—April 14; Pest, Disease & Weed Management—May 12; Preserving Strawberries & Other Early Produce—June 9; Your Garden Questions Answered—July 14; Preserving Late Summer Fruits & Veggies—August 11; Put Your Garden To Bed & Storing Root Crops—Sept 8; For more information or to register, please call (607-869-3031) or visit the library or call Seneca County CCE (315) 539-9251 or log onto www.senecacountycce.org. Pre-registration is advised.
March 10, 2011
EATING SMART & BEING ACTIVE Learn how to feed yourself and your family healthy, affordable and tasty food in this 8-week class series, meeting every Thursday morning, 10:00am-12:00 until April 7 at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. Join any time - classes are ongoing. Women who are eligible for WIC, Medicaid, Food Stamps or similar programs can attend this FREE workshop series. Meet other parents of young children, make and enjoy a lunch together, and receive FREE kitchen items you can use at home.
March 12, 2011
Tractor Workshop for Small Farms on Saturday March 12, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM at Dryden Lawn & Recreation at 54 North Street (Route 13) Dryden, New York 13053. Is there a tractor in your future? Small farmers and rural landowners who are considering purchasing a tractor or who need some basic operation, maintenance, and safety practices are invited to attend this workshop sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Agriculture Program. Instructors include Fred Carpenter, owner of the John Deere dealership, and Dave Buck, Lansing farmer, who has been actively involved in teaching tractor safety courses. To register for the workshop call CCE-Tompkins at (607) 272-2292 or email mjc72@cornell.edu. There is a $5 fee for this class payable at the door. Dress warmly, workshop is mostly indoor in a heated garage.
March 13, 2011
Sunday Artbreak: Art and Food at the Johnson Art Museum, Cornell University on Sunday, March 13, 3:00–4:00 p.m. In this second session of a three-part series, educator Jessica Evett-Miller will explore objects in the Museum’s collection related to entrées and main courses. Bring your appetite—related tastes will be served!
March 15, 2011
Tilling the Soil of Community: Community Food Security (CFS) Dialogue on Tuesday March 15, 7:00 - 8:30 PM at the Women's Community Building, Ithaca, NY (Corner of Cayuga and Seneca Streets).
March 15, 2011
Hydrofracking & Agriculture the Promise & the Reality. An Open Invitation to the Farm Community, Property Owners and Interested Citizens. A Farm Forum on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm at the Penn Yan Middle School Auditorium
515 Liberty Street, Penn Yan.
March 17, 2011
EATING SMART & BEING ACTIVE Learn how to feed yourself and your family healthy, affordable and tasty food in this 8-week class series, meeting every Thursday morning, 10:00am-12:00 until April 7 at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. Join any time - classes are ongoing. Women who are eligible for WIC, Medicaid, Food Stamps or similar programs can attend this FREE workshop series. Meet other parents of young children, make and enjoy a lunch together, and receive FREE kitchen items you can use at home.
March 19, 2011
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop on Saturday March 19, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM at Reisinger's Apple Country Orchards 2750 Apple Lane Watkins Glen, New York 14891. This fun, educational workshop is ideal for those that are new to fruit growing as well as the seasoned fruit grower. Instructor Rick Reisinger will demonstrate pruning techniques on apples, stone fruits, nuts and berries throughout his family orchard. Other topics to be covered include grafting and apple tree and renovating an older tree to improve fruit production. This is an outdoor demonstration; participants should dress for the weather. Cider and donuts will be provided. Preregistration is required by March 4, 2011 for admission to either workshop. $15/person or $25/couple. Call Schuyler County CCE to register at 607-535-7161.
March 19, 2011
NYS Maple Weekend on March 19th and 20th with events at multiple locations, including Arnot Forest.
March 23, 2011
History of Beekeeping in the Finger Lakes with Duane Waid - Wednesday, March 23rd 7pm at the Ovid Library. Registration required for all classes. ovidlib@rochester.rr.com 607.869.3031 www.ovidlibrary.org
March 23, 2011
Secrets of Healthy and Permanent Weight Loss at GreenStar Coop onWednesday, March 23, 7 – 8:15 PM. In this class, you will learn about why people have trouble losing weight and keeping the weight off. You will be provided with strategies to this serious health epidemic so that you can immediately begin to lose weight, feel better and have more energy. Neil Weinberg is Nationally Board Certified in Oriental Medicine and a NY State licensed acupuncturist, who has been serving the Finger Lakes region for the past 15 years. His offices are located at the Integrative Medicine Center in Ithaca and Complementary Medicine and Healing Arts in Johnson City. To schedule a free consultation with Neil call (607) 275-9697, or go to www.ithacaacupuncture.com for more information on his practice.
March 24, 2011
EATING SMART & BEING ACTIVE Learn how to feed yourself and your family healthy, affordable and tasty food in this 8-week class series, meeting every Thursday morning, 10:00am-12:00 until April 7 at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. Join any time - classes are ongoing. Women who are eligible for WIC, Medicaid, Food Stamps or similar programs can attend this FREE workshop series. Meet other parents of young children, make and enjoy a lunch together, and receive FREE kitchen items you can use at home.
March 26, 2011
Tree Grafting on March 26th 10:30am-noon at the Ovid Library. Registration required for all classes. ovidlib@rochester.rr.com 607.869.3031 www.ovidlibrary.org Learn the history, lore and mechanics of fruit tree grafting with John Reynolds from Daring Drake Farm. Students will have hands on practice doing a tongue and whip graft. Each participant will leave class with two apple trees to plant. 15+ apple varieties will be provided to choose from.
March 26, 2011
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop on Saturday March 26, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM at Reisinger's Apple Country Orchards 2750 Apple Lane Watkins Glen, New York 14891. This fun, educational workshop is ideal for those that are new to fruit growing as well as the seasoned fruit grower. Instructor Rick Reisinger will demonstrate pruning techniques on apples, stone fruits, nuts and berries throughout his family orchard. Other topics to be covered include grafting and apple tree and renovating an older tree to improve fruit production. This is an outdoor demonstration; participants should dress for the weather. Cider and donuts will be provided. Preregistration is required by March 4, 2011 for admission to either workshop. $15/person or $25/couple. Call Schuyler County CCE to register at 607-535-7161.
March 26, 2011
NYS Maple Weekend on March 26th and 27th with events at multiple locations, including Cayuga Nature Center.
March 30, 2011
The American Farmland Trust, will hold its No Farms No Food® Rally & Lobby Day, on Wednesday, March 30, at the State Capitol in Albany, New York. Join farmers, food advocates, local officials, environmentalists and other New Yorkers to meet with legislators at the State Capitol about the critical importance of farms and food to New York State’s economy and food security.
March 31, 2011
EATING SMART & BEING ACTIVE Learn how to feed yourself and your family healthy, affordable and tasty food in this 8-week class series, meeting every Thursday morning, 10:00am-12:00 until April 7 at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. Join any time - classes are ongoing. Women who are eligible for WIC, Medicaid, Food Stamps or similar programs can attend this FREE workshop series. Meet other parents of young children, make and enjoy a lunch together, and receive FREE kitchen items you can use at home.
April 2, 2011
AgStravaganza! On Saturday April 2, 10:00 AM -4:00 PM at The Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Road Ithaca, New York 14850. Learn about agriculture at the Shops at Ithaca Mall at this FREE fun, family event! Informational exhibits, hands-on activities, ag videos for kids, tons of fam animals, dairy food samples, antique and modern tractors, Ronnie Raindrop and more! Sponsored by CCE-Tompkins in partnership with the Tompkins County Farm Bureau.
April 2, 2011
The Ithaca Farmers Market opens at Steamboat Landing, 9am until 3pm, and continues Saturdays through October. See the Ithaca Farmers Market website for complete 2011 hours.
April 2, 2011
The Ithaca Farmers Market opens at Steamboat Landing, 9am until 3pm, and continues Saturdays through October. See the Ithaca Farmers Market website for complete 2011 hours.
April 5, 2011
ServSafe Food Manager Certification Course on Tuesday April 5 and April 12, 8:30 AM -5:30 PM at CCE-Tompkins Education Center at 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, New York 14850-3555. This nationally recognized and accredited food safety training course is offered over two days and provides participants with nationally-recognized certification in food safety. The certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP). Fee of $150 is due at the time of registration, and includes textbook, all printed materials, certification exam and light refreshments.
April 7, 2011
EATING SMART & BEING ACTIVE Learn how to feed yourself and your family healthy, affordable and tasty food in this 8-week class series, meeting every Thursday morning, 10:00am-12:00 until April 7 at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. Join any time - classes are ongoing. Women who are eligible for WIC, Medicaid, Food Stamps or similar programs can attend this FREE workshop series. Meet other parents of young children, make and enjoy a lunch together, and receive FREE kitchen items you can use at home.
April 10, 2011
Sunday Artbreak: Art and Food at the Johnson Art Museum, Cornell University on Sunday, April 10, 3:00–4:00 p.m. As the conclusion of our three-part series, educator Carol Hockett will explore objects in the Museum’s collection related to desserts. Bring your appetite—related tastes will be served!
April 13, 2011
40th New York Wine Industry Workshop and New York Wine and Grape Foundation Annual Seminar from April 13-15, 2011, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Ramada Geneva Lakefront, 41 Lake Front Drive, Geneva, NY. The New York Wine Industry Workshop (WIW) is an annual technical meeting focusing on enology concepts and challenges specific to eastern, cool climate wine production. The fortieth edition of the WIW will be held in Geneva, NY at the Ramada Geneva Lakefront.
April 14, 2011
From Planning to Canning. The Seneca County Cooperative Extension and Ovid Library have partnered to present a "Planning to Canning" course that will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30PM to 8PM starting March 10th through September 8th at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid, NY (with June & August classes at Ovid Fire Department). Each workshop costs only $5 or sign up for all seven for $30. Planning, Layout, Planting & Yield—April 14; Pest, Disease & Weed Management—May 12; Preserving Strawberries & Other Early Produce—June 9; Your Garden Questions Answered—July 14; Preserving Late Summer Fruits & Veggies—August 11; Put Your Garden To Bed & Storing Root Crops—Sept 8; For more information or to register, please call (607-869-3031) or visit the library or call Seneca County CCE (315) 539-9251 or log onto www.senecacountycce.org. Pre-registration is advised.
April 16, 2011
Living with Birds of Prey on April 16th 1pm at the Ovid Library. Registration required for all classes. ovidlib@rochester.rr.com 607.869.3031 www.ovidlibrary.org
Min Creasy from Thronbush Farm will present her work as an animal rehabilitator. Min lives cooperatively with birds of prey and uses them as a songbird deterrent in her Finger Lakes vineyard. Min's talk will be complimented by Rose Borzik who will present a rehabilitated Red-tailed Hawk.
April 16, 2011
Planning to Preserve from 3pm-5pm in Ithaca, NY. This IthaCan event will address common questions about preserving food, such as: Wondering how to get started preserving at home this summer? Do you have the time? Do you have the equipment? What kind of stuff is good to make, anyway? We'll discuss these questions and get you started making your personal plan to preserve. Join IthaCan for free to attend this workshop.
May 1, 2011
Compost Fair on Sunday May 1, 12:00 PM -4:00 PM at CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, New York 14850. Celebrate spring's arrival by stopping in the Compost Fair to see and experience ALL aspects of composting. There will be food, music, interactive displays, activities for kids and continuous tours of our composting demonstration site. Learn about the various ways to compost and have your questions answered by Master Composters - just in time for spring clean up and gardening! Prize drawings will be held at 3:30pm for all attendees. The Fair will be held in conjunction with the 4-H Rubber Duck Race & 5K Run so there will be lots of displays and fun activities for children of all ages. Admission is free and open to the public.
May 12, 2011
From Planning to Canning. The Seneca County Cooperative Extension and Ovid Library have partnered to present a "Planning to Canning" course that will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30PM to 8PM starting March 10th through September 8th at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid, NY (with June & August classes at Ovid Fire Department). Each workshop costs only $5 or sign up for all seven for $30. Pest, Disease & Weed Management—May 12; Preserving Strawberries & Other Early Produce—June 9; Your Garden Questions Answered—July 14; Preserving Late Summer Fruits & Veggies—August 11; Put Your Garden To Bed & Storing Root Crops—Sept 8; For more information or to register, please call (607-869-3031) or visit the library or call Seneca County CCE (315) 539-9251 or log onto www.senecacountycce.org. Pre-registration is advised.
May 14, 2011
Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale on Saturday May 14, 9:30 AM -2:30 PM CHECK BACK FOR NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR! Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers, over 40 area growers, and other garden groups offer perennials, specialty plants and gardening advice. You will find organically grown vegetable transplants and heirloom varieties, a huge variety of annuals, herbs and many specialty perennials, flowering shrubs, trees, hardy roses and fruit crops. Free soil pH testing is available and educational exhibits and information are offered. Kids can join the Ithaca Children's Garden for a fun hands-on activity. Bring baskets, wagons, and other containers for transporting plants. For more information, call (607) 272-2292.
May 21, 2011
The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute presents Mushroom Innoculation Workshops on May 21 & 22 in the Finger Lakes region, NY at Hawk Meadow Farm and Cayuta Sun (near Ithaca). The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute invites you to our workshops that introduce participants to the world of mushrooms, their link to healthy soils and forests, and their growing potential on both a home and commercial scale. We will inoculate shiitake, oyster, and stropharia mushrooms and discuss how to successfully raise multiple harvests. Workshop participants receive complete instruction and take home an inoculated log, coffee ground substrate, and instructional booklet with further resources. Visit: http://FingerLakesPermaculture.org for information and registration.
May 22, 2011
The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute presents Mushroom Innoculation Workshops on May 21 & 22 in the Finger Lakes region, NY at Hawk Meadow Farm and Cayuta Sun (near Ithaca). The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute invites you to our workshops that introduce participants to the world of mushrooms, their link to healthy soils and forests, and their growing potential on both a home and commercial scale. We will inoculate shiitake, oyster, and stropharia mushrooms and discuss how to successfully raise multiple harvests. Workshop participants receive complete instruction and take home an inoculated log, coffee ground substrate, and instructional booklet with further resources. Visit: http://FingerLakesPermaculture.org for information and registration.
June 9, 2011
From Planning to Canning. The Seneca County Cooperative Extension and Ovid Library have partnered to present a "Planning to Canning" course that will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30PM to 8PM starting March 10th through September 8th at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid, NY (with June & August classes at Ovid Fire Department). Each workshop costs only $5 or sign up for all seven for $30. Preserving Strawberries & Other Early Produce—June 9; Your Garden Questions Answered—July 14; Preserving Late Summer Fruits & Veggies—August 11; Put Your Garden To Bed & Storing Root Crops—Sept 8; For more information or to register, please call (607-869-3031) or visit the library or call Seneca County CCE (315) 539-9251 or log onto www.senecacountycce.org. Pre-registration is advised.
July 14, 2011
From Planning to Canning. The Seneca County Cooperative Extension and Ovid Library have partnered to present a "Planning to Canning" course that will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30PM to 8PM starting March 10th through September 8th at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid, NY (with June & August classes at Ovid Fire Department). Each workshop costs only $5 or sign up for all seven for $30. Your Garden Questions Answered—July 14; Preserving Late Summer Fruits & Veggies—August 11; Put Your Garden To Bed & Storing Root Crops—Sept 8; For more information or to register, please call (607-869-3031) or visit the library or call Seneca County CCE (315) 539-9251 or log onto www.senecacountycce.org. Pre-registration is advised.
August 11, 2011
From Planning to Canning. The Seneca County Cooperative Extension and Ovid Library have partnered to present a "Planning to Canning" course that will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30PM to 8PM starting March 10th through September 8th at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid, NY (with June & August classes at Ovid Fire Department). Each workshop costs only $5 or sign up for all seven for $30. Preserving Late Summer Fruits & Veggies—August 11; Put Your Garden To Bed & Storing Root Crops—Sept 8; For more information or to register, please call (607-869-3031) or visit the library or call Seneca County CCE (315) 539-9251 or log onto www.senecacountycce.org. Pre-registration is advised.
September 8, 2011
From Planning to Canning. The Seneca County Cooperative Extension and Ovid Library have partnered to present a "Planning to Canning" course that will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30PM to 8PM starting March 10th through September 8th at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, Ovid, NY (with June & August classes at Ovid Fire Department). Each workshop costs only $5 or sign up for all seven for $30. Put Your Garden To Bed & Storing Root Crops—Sept 8; For more information or to register, please call (607-869-3031) or visit the library or call Seneca County CCE (315) 539-9251 or log onto www.senecacountycce.org. Pre-registration is advised.
Thank you for this fantastic overview!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janet! Glad to know it's useful!
ReplyDeleteThis is great!!!
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if there is a cooking class in Ithaca using the summer CSA fruits and veggies. I belong to Sweetland Farm and as of now there is no such class
I'm not sure about cooking classes. I know that http://www.gardengatedelivery.com/ tried doing a few classes in the past, but I'm not sure they are continuing. Great idea though -- sometimes figuring out what to do with CSA veggies is tough.
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