Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and the Broome County Department of Planning for a series of trainings focused on agricultural issues. Each training has an option for in-person or virtual. Use this page to register for the in-person option. 1.5 hours of training credit will be offered to those in attendance at each session. Those who attend in person will receive a certificate at the end of the training. These trainings are open to all code, zoning and planning officials. Priority will be given those representing Broome County municipalities but all are welcome to attend if space permits. All questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu.
Agricultural Exemptions, Agricultural Structures & Agricultural Assessments
Thursday September 22nd
Virtual ONLY -- register here
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning in a training where we will provide an overview of the differences between agricultural districts, agricultural zoning and agricultural assessments. We will take a deeper dive into how each operates at a state and local level. We will also discuss how agricultural structures and zoning intersect and which statewide programs apply to structures such as barns and storage facilities. Our guest presenter is TBD.
Defining & Reducing barriers to Agri-tourism
Wednesday October 19th
5:30-7pm
TASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, Binghamton
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning for a training focused on agri-tourism. Agri-tourism operations are starting to pop up more in our rural and suburban communities as the interest in local farms and food increases. But what is agri-tourism? And how do we do it safely? How can local code and/or zoning potentially impact opportunities to bring agricultural economic development into your community and help build small businesses? Our guest presenters from Environmental Design & Research (Syracuse, NY) will discuss these points through the context of the recently developed Onondaga Ag & Farmland Protection Plan, as well as answer any questions. We will also provide a checklist that can be used when local farms express an interest in starting an agritourism operation.
Encouraging Investments to Grow Agriculture
Wednesday November 16th
5:30-7pm
TASTE NY Building, 840 Upper Front St, Binghamton
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and Broome County Planning for a training focused on how municipalities can encourage investments in agriculture through various tools. Do you know how many and what types of farms exist in your community? Does your municipal have policies which encourage agricultural development? Do you have any agricultural representatives on your municipal boards? During this training we’ll explore these questions and more to better understand the opportunities to invest in, and grow, agriculture in your communities. Agriculture is big business in Broome County (#2 industry), and NYS ( over 7 million acres in production, #3 in maple syrup, #4 in dairy products – just as a few examples).
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