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Do you want to get the most out of your pastures and hayfield? Farm Ops offers support to veterans interested in attending the 2023 Forage and Pasture Management Workshop through a scholarship. Please click on the link below to learn more about this event happening on February 25, 2023. 2023 Forage and Pasture Management Workshop…
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As farm and food system educators or change makers, we face enormous challenges to our efforts to support improved livelihoods of those we serve. Although we may work hard toward positive change and genuine service, our goals can become daunting. There are times we find our energy, commitment and spirit depleted. Are you seeking a…
Read MoreApplication to receive no fee enrollment into one of the Cornell Small Farms’ online courses through the Farm Ops project are no longer being accepted. Keep an eye out for 2023-24 online course scholarship offers on our Farm Ops Scholarship Page. You can also see our veteran training calendar on the Farm Ops Upcoming Events…
Read More“Within the practice of agroforestry, or mixing trees with agricultural production, the concept of silvopasture has some of the broadest appeal. Many farms already work with livestock, and making good use of forested land for multiple yields is highly beneficial to the farmer.” Steve Gabriel. The USDA defines Silvopasture as the deliberate integration of trees and grazing…
Read MoreFill out this form once you have registered to attend the tour. Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations. You must be a veteran that resides in the states of NY.
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Futuro Project Launches Spanish-Language Resources Are you interested in joining a community of Latino/a/x farmers? Are you considering owning your own farm? Do you want to learn from other successful Latinos/as/x farmers? Join a growing community of Latino/a/x producers in New York State and beyond. The Cornell Small Farms Program has launched a new project, Futuro en Ag (Future…
Read MoreFill out this form once you have registered to attend one of the 2022 Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day events and intend to submit paperwork for the Farm Ops scholarship. You must be a veteran that resides in the states of NY or NJ.
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Woodland owners have different styles of management, from fairly casual to fairly regimented. All different strategies can work, but there are annual maintenance, management and practical activities that are enjoyable, useful and support the objectives of many owners. An owner who develops a list of annual or regular activities, some that may require a short…
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A seed company can assure you of the quality of their product, but how do you evaluate those claims? The NY-VT Corn Silage Program acts as a third-party to evaluate these products and to help farmers make informed decisions. Joe Lawrence is the Dairy Forage System Specialist for Cornell CALS Department of Animal Science PRO-DAIRY.…
Read MoreThis project report is supported by a grant from the USDA Specialty Crop Grant Program, and New York Farm Viability Institute, with additional support from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Originally Published in 2019. What are Specialty Mushrooms? Specialty mushrooms are defined by USDA as any species not belonging to the genus Agaricus (button, crimini,…
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