Starting a Livestock Farm Workshop Series

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There are many aspects to consider when starting a livestock farm, such as land, what to sell, and how to sell it. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Specialists Nancy Glazier and Joan Sinclair Petzen are offering a beginning farmer educational series via Zoom beginning 7:00-8:30 pm Wednesday, February 24; second session is Wednesday, March 10.

The two sessions will cover resource assessment, business planning, basic bookkeeping, and budgeting. Time will be available each evening for discussion. Follow-up sessions will be held biweekly if there is enough interest. The goal of workshops is to provide livestock farms the right tools to get started. 

The cost of the workshops is $20 per person or farm couple. Pre-registration for the series is required by February 17, 2021. Register online at: https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/, or by calling Team Brandie Waite at: 585-343-3040 ext. 138. For workshop questions please call Nancy Glazier at: 585-315-7746 or email nig3@cornell.edu.