Beginning Farmer Training

Beginning Farmer Training Program Application
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
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Are you 18 or older?*

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B. PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW
What type of Agricultural Enterprise are you currently operating/interested in?

Greenhouse ProductionCut FlowersFood Processing/PreparationHerbsLivestock (dairy, meat, eggs)Season ExtensionVegtablesFruitAgroforestry/MushroomsOther
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What experience (if any) do you have in agriculture or business management?
How did you hear about the CCE Beginning Farmer Training Program?*
C. Beginning Farmer Certificate Program REQUIREMENTS:
CCE Niagara is commited to creating a welcoming and inclusive enviornment for all members of our community and strongly encourages aspiring farmers from all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants should be committed to learning and passionate about developing a profitable farming enterprise. Strong commitment and effort is required and solid time management skills are essential. Applicants will need to feel comfortable in an educational setting as learning the ins and outs of business management is imperative to a successful farm business. Parts of the class may require intensive physical effort, a willingness to be outside in a variety of weather conditions and to function positively on a team and as part of a collaborative work environment. Applicants will need to arrange their own transportation to the classes and any offsite field sessions.

The Beginning Farmer Certificate program will be held Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm April, 29th 2026- September 9th at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County, 4487 Lake Ave. Lockport, NY.

Certificate in Market Gardening requires attendamce of 17 out of 20 classes and 60 hours of field work. Field work can be at CCE in our acre field, high tunnel, greenhouse or at a partner farm. We will do our best to connect participants with people/farmers to gain hands on experience in areas they are interested in.

The cost for this program is $500, please reach out for payment plans or scholarship oppurtunities.
I hereby agree to the requirements described above.*
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D. CERTIFICATION

I authorize the verification of the information listed above. I certify that the information contained in this application is accurate. I understand that false information may be grounds for dismissal from the program at any point in the future.
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Please submit completed applications and payments by April 15th to Heather Nedroscik online, by mailed check, or in person. Please reach out with any questions. Once application is recieved expect a phone call/email from Heather.

Email: hmn27@cornell.edu

Phone: (716) 433-8839 X 240

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County

4487 Lake Avenue

Lockport, NY 14094

Credit cards, checks and cash accepted at the office. Checks made out to CCE Niagara
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Beginner Farmer Training Program

$500.00

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This work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Managment project award no.2024-70027-42540, from the U.S Department of Agricultre's National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Beginning Farmer Training Program Application

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

B. PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW

C. Beginning Farmer Certificate Program REQUIREMENTS:

D. CERTIFICATION