February 16, 2016, 6:30-8:30PM. CCE-Cortland, 60 Central Avenue, Room 105, Cortland, NY

Have you been tending honeybees for a while? Are you interested in learning even more? Join us of discussions of common honeybee diseases, management pitfalls to avoid, how to make splits or add new queens, how to overwinter you hive and how to handle dead-outs. Current owner and operator of Leo's Honey House, Cathy Halm is a retired veterinary technician and has more than 16 years of beekeeping experience. She manages 40 colonies in Campbell, NY. Please register at reg.cce.cornell.edu/CCESCAdvancedBeekeeping2015_244. Fee is $20, and if you take Beekeeping for Beginners and Advanced Beekeeping on Feb 17 2016, pay only $35 for both! Please call 535-7161 or email Roger at [email protected] Keep posted on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1697306380546893/.

We are seeking a temporary paid intern to assist with the development of farmers markets in low income communities by recruiting growers of fruits, vegetables and other locally grown and produced foods like herbs, meats, dairy, breads, pastries, etc. in the New York metropolitan region including New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The FRS will also establish communication with the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Farmer's Market Federation of New York and any other agriculture entities in the Metropolitan New York region that can support the goal of increased participation at market locations during the 2016 market season. For a full job description, please visit http://www.harvesthomefm.org/jobs__internships.aspx. 

NYSAMP is a vibrant statewide mediation service dedicated to providing free and low-cost mediation and conflict resolution services to farmers, agribusiness, and rural communities. NYSAMP is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with exceptional interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and program development skills to oversee the continued growth and development of this nationally recognized program. For job responsibilities and qualifications, visit http://www.nysdra.org/blogpost/1268710/235776/JOB-OPPORTUNITY-Statewide-Director. To apply, send a resume and cover letter (with salary requirements) via email only to Charlotte Carter, Executive Director, [email protected] by February 1st. 2016.

Reber Rock Farm Store is growing and expanding, and they are looking for part-time help to make this happen. This person will work independently with significant autonomy in decision-making. This person will work 15-20 hours per week, year round, managing sales, organization, and promotion of the general store and on-farm events. Compensation is between $8 and $12/hr. Qualifications include excellent time management skills, task and detail oriented, retail experience, communication and listening skills, and entrepreneurial skills. Call Reber Rock Farm at 518-572-7377 or email them at [email protected] with any questions.

Carversville Farm Foundation is hiring a Field Manager with significant experience growing Certified Organic vegetables, herbs, and perennials. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional grower looking for a career on the cutting edge of sustainable food production. You will have access to brand new, state-of-the art equipment and the opportunity to work with the world's foremost consultants on soil regeneration, land planning, and crop and livestock production on an ongoing basis. Responsibilities include planning and managing farm staff and apprentices in the production of vegetables, fruit, and herbs. This position reports directly to the Farm Manager and works continuously with the Herd Manager to plan daily, weekly, and seasonal workflow, personnel, and equipment distribution as well as the planting of cover crops, pasture, and other livestock forage. Full details on our website:  http://www.carversvillefarm.org/field-manager.html

Carversville Farm Foundation is hiring a Herd Manager with significant experience managing all types of livestock in a pasture-based system, including cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and poultry. We are currently building a multi-species grazing operation that will include a state-of-the art cow and goat dairy to support fluid milk bottling and an onsite creamery. Full details on our website: http://www.carversvillefarm.org/herd-manager.html.

Handbook Helps Reduce Farm Pathogens Using GAPs and Conservation Practices

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published final guidance on Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation for Certified Organic Operations. This final guidance provides operators and certifiers examples of activities that would fulfill natural resource and biodiversity conservation requirements. The final guidance also clarifies the roles of certified operations, certifiers, and inspectors in the implementation and verification of these production practices.

Up Up Farm is a collection of feature length, independently produced films and shorts. The Greenhorns team proudly introduces the  UP UP! Farm Film Festival, a specially curated package with 17 sumptuous hours of their favorite farm films. The films in this festival package paint a broad picture -- exploring questions of farmland access, rural livelihoods, and the relationships between people and place. By telling their stories we herald the glorious, thriving culture of young farmers and new agrarian economies. To bring this DIY film festival to your community, visit www.thegreenhorns.net/up-up-farm-film-festival and begin your journey of expending perspectives on the past, present, and future of the young farmer movement. 

Sometimes local questions are best answered by your neighborhood Cornell Cooperative Extension agent. Check out our county-by-county listing of small farm agents here. You can also get to know our Cornell Small Farms Program staff, or contact us.   Just starting to farm?  We have an extensive directory of beginning farmer service providers across the Northeast in the "Who Can Help?" section of our Northeast Beginning Farmers Project website.