VERNON — An opportunity to get off the home farm, network with peers and discuss farm business strategies are just a few of the objectives slated for the upcoming series of Twilight Tours offered by Cornell Cooperative Extensions’ Young Farmers Discussion Group.

The evening tour date kicks off on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Vernon Farm and Market, 5907 Route 5. Registration is required for this event and can be placed by calling 315-736-3394 ext. 132 , or online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Twilight2022YFDG-2_23.

Additional topics up for discussion are debunking grant myths and lending sources for agriculture producers. The series continues on Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. with a tour of Entwistle Dairy Farm, 105 Birdseye Road in Frankfort.

Discussion to follow on the importance of succession planning and involving the next generation of farmers. Registration is required using the same link above. All local farmers involved in any facet of agriculture are encouraged to attend and actively participate. Contact Marylynn at 315.736.3394 ext. 132 for additional information.