Write a commentSeries Kicks Off May 12 with Networking Event for Beginning Farmers
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego) is pleased to announce the launch of the Farm Business Development & Management Workshop Series. This multi-session program, designed primarily for beginning and relatively new farmers, will cover the essential elements of establishing and maintaining a successful farm operation — from conducting market research and obtaining licenses to managing cash flow and analyzing financial performance.
Each 90-minute workshop will feature expert speakers who will address the many critical aspects of business development and management. Participants will receive practical materials throughout the series, including templates for budgeting and financial analysis, as well as examples of important business documents such as business plans, lease agreements, and required documentation for business registration.
The series will kick off on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the CCE Oswego County office with a networking event designed to bring beginning and other interested farmers in the area together. Rather than formal instruction, this first session creates space for farmers to connect with one another — because some of the most valuable business advice a new farmer can receive comes directly from peers with firsthand experience.
For more information about the series, including registration details, visit the CCE Oswego website at https://thatscooperativeextension.org/events/2026/05/12/farm-business-development-management-workshop-series, or contact Jason Stone, Agriculture Economic Development Specialist, at 315-963-7286 ext. 203 or jgs274@cornell.edu.
