Interested in learning about farming opportunities or ways to use your land for production? If so, Cornell Cooperative Extension has a workshop for you. The fourth annual Introduction to Farming Opportunities workshop will be held on Saturday, February 22 at the Ithaca High School on Cayuga Street off Route 13.

 The day-long workshop will cover general farm business planning topics in the morning including what you should know about getting started in farming and who can help, business planning considerations, understanding your soil resources, and marketing options for beginning farmers. The afternoon features concurrent sessions to choose from depending on your interests. Selections include: livestock, production, forest farming, herbs and cut flowers, greenhouse and nursery crops, vegetables, fruit culture, organic certification and grazing. Extension specialists with the South Central NY Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture Program will provide instruction.

 The program begins at 9:30 am with registration, and concludes at 4:00 pm. A $15 fee includes the cost of the program materials and lunch. A second person from the same farm is admitted for $10. Half-day options are also available for $10. 

 To register, request a brochure from the Tompkins County Extension office at (607) 272-2292 or email klc39@cornell.edu. Deadline to register is February 20.