Upcoming Events

Spring 2026 Ag Energy NY Energy Efficiencies Program Series

Energy-efficient technologies, processes, and practices create opportunities  to optimize farm-energy use and lower operating costs.  In this program series, energy-related information regarding the specific commodity sectors listed below will be provided for a better understanding of farm-energy use, energy-efficient technologies, alternate modes of operation, and practices that optimize energy use to assist in making sound investment decisions and incorporate energy efficiency into daily practices.

The program will provide helpful information specifically for agricultural producers / agribusinesses to become familiar with how energy efficiencies can help save money and increase productivity.  Topics include:

• learn about various statewide programs that can assist in identifying how to save energy both within the farm homestead as well as in barns and agricultural equipment
• learn what an energy audit is and how it helps identify improvements for energy efficiencies
• overview of energy efficiency technologies within agricultural production
• grant and financing opportunities for upgrading equipment or renewable projects

These programs are free to attend but registration is required.  To register, click on the registration link associated with the program.  For more information or questions regarding this program series, contact us at agenergyny@cornell.edu.

Rising energy costs are a concern for many agricultural producers.  This webinar series will provide an overview of general farm energy efficiency upgrades and how these affect an operation’s budget/bottom line now and into the future.  

In the first session, strategies and support for identifying and implementing energy savings on the farm will be discussed, from performing a free, no obligation on-farm energy audit, to creation of an implementation schedule that works for your farm, to grants and other financing options for projects, and to identifying technical service providers and other available resources to assist in the process.  

In the second session, representatives from Jordan Energy will present an overview of solar in agriculture, the solar development process, including highlighting available state and federal grants, as well as tax incentives.

This webinar series is free to attend, but registration is required.

Cost: $5.00 per person (includes a light dinner)

In-Person Only

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will host a workshop on energy efficiency and renewable energy, featuring three presenters from CCE Tompkins who support farms across NY State with information and resources to help them make informed decisions about energy use. They will cover the energy assessment process, small-scale wind to supply on-farm needs, as well as discussions about solar development and opportunities for co-locating agriculture with solar (“agrivoltaics”).

Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) Webinar Series

The Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering Consortium (GLASE) periodically oofers webinars featuring the latest technological innovations and best practices in the CEA field, presented by field experts.  For the latest webinar offierings, visit https://glase.org/resources/webinars/.