Write a commentCornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is hosting a cut flower workshop on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Fernwood, NY.
This workshop will highlight key considerations when getting started. This program is open to beginning farmers, as well as more established growers who have a few seasons under their belt.
Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, will review direct-to-consumer trends, showing that specialty farms are best positioned for local and regional sales. Elizabeth Lamb, Horticulture IPM Coordinator and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, will discuss other important factors when getting started including pest management. Claire Collie, owner of Fernwood Flower Farm, will provide a tour of her farm operation and give a grower’s perspective. Attendees will also learn about the Flower Collective of Central New York, and other important sales channels. There will be plenty of time for questions and networking.
This workshop is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Please go to https://thatscooperativeextension.org/events/2026/10/03/cut-flower-workshop or scan the QR code to register. For more information or assistance, please contact Joshua Vrooman, Agricultural Community Educator, at [email protected] or 315-963-7286, ext. 200.
