FARMERS, BACKBONE OF AMERICA - Upcoming Events

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Now as we cross over into the second month of 2026,  we all know that we are one step closer to having spring arrive!  As we scramble to catch every ray of sunshine, remember the events in Schoharie County that are coming down the lane for your enjoyment.

Please be aware the 30 day open enrollment period is open on January 31, 2026 in order to join an agricultural district in Schoharie County.  Please see legal notices in Mountain Eagle for the official document.  

Farming Events to attend!

February 1, 2026

4-H International Night, 

Southside Mall Community Room, 5006 State Highway 23

Oneonta, NY. 13820 info:  tla47@cornell.edu

February 5, 2026

Swine Production

Zoom series 5 sessions—Cornell

February 5, 2026

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

February 10, 2026 

12:00 pm. Continuing Zoom series thru CCE for Agritourism Webinar series.

February 23rd-February 25th, 2026

New York Farm to School Summit 2026

4 optional field trips, 42 workshops, panels, lightening talks, NYS Trade Floor and Education Expo held at the Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY

February 28, 2026

Tree Fruit Pruning

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Middlefield Orchard 2274 State Hwy 166

Cooperstown, NY. 13326 

March 3, 2026

Schoharie Ag Solutions Expo on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.  Expo starts at a farmers bright and early time of 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m,just in time to bring the cows home, at Boucher Hall Ballroom at Cobleskill SUNY.  Come out and meet your local farmers, agribusinesses and ag partners.  Join the workshops and also lunch will be served.  Mark your calendars

March 7, 2026

Berry pruning

10 am-12: pm. Middlefield Orchard

2274 State Highway 166

Cooperstown, NY

March 10-11, 2026

NORTHEAST Dairy Innovation Summit. March 10-11, 2026, Albany, NY,  Two full days of Northeast Dairy Innovation information with education and fun!  At the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY—must be registered.