The Cornell Small Farms Program is a statewide research and extension program serving the needs of aspiring and active farmers in New York and the Northeast. As a part of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Cornell Cooperative Extension, we help people get expert assistance to facilitate all phases of small farm business development, from initial launch to optimization to maturity.

We serve anyone who self-identifies as a contributor to farm and food systems from seed to market, including farm owners, managers, value-chain members and employees. This includes all experience levels, from rural to urban settings.

We recognize that there are historical and present-day injustices that have made access to capital, land, education and supportive networks more challenging for people of color, indigenous people, women, people who are economically disadvantaged, and immigrants who want to operate and own farms.

We also recognize that our affiliation to a well-known academic institution provides privilege and access to resources including funding, land, and infrastructure. We commit to ensuring, to the greatest extent possible, that our time, energy, and financial resources are committed equitably to all people. We will continue to be actively engaged and involved in relationship building, collaboration, and support of efforts to build diverse, equitable and just food systems.