Posts by Anna Birn

Anna Birn is a junior studying Agricultural Science with a minor in Community Food Systems. She works as a student assistant at the Cornell Small Farms Program, supporting its communications and outreach efforts.

USDA Expands “Defend the Flock Campaign” with New Resources for All Poultry Growers

By Anna Birn / April 1, 2019

Biosecurity has proven to be the most effective way to protect the nation’s poultry, property, and people. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…

Galaxy Suite of Tomatoes Takes Off

By Anna Birn / March 27, 2019

A recent study of consumer demands found that New York State residents want more products that are local, organic, and possess high quality, diverse flavors. In response to this feedback,…

Cornell Hosts First “Digital Ag” Hackathon

By Anna Birn / March 18, 2019

For the first time ever, a Cornell Hackathon was devised to deal with agricultural issues. This event, which took place on March 1 and 2, combined departments across Cornell University…

New Roadmap Focuses on Soil Health in New York

By Anna Birn / March 6, 2019

In a collaborative effort between the New York Soil Health Initiative and Cornell University, a new plan has been rolled out to help guide the adoption of soil health practices…

"Defend the Flock" USDA Campaign Aims to Protect Poultry Health

By Anna Birn / February 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial…

“Defend the Flock” USDA Campaign Aims to Protect Poultry Health

By Anna Birn / February 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial…

CALS Contemplates the Role of Drones in Agriculture

By Anna Birn / February 19, 2019

Recognizing the needs of the modern farmer, The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,  has called together a task force dedicated to engaging multiple departments in digital agriculture. The…

Julie Suarez Talks 2018 Farm Bill on “Extension Out Loud”

By Anna Birn / February 6, 2019

To kick off season 3 of the Cornell Cooperative Extension podcast, “Extension Out Loud,” CALS Associate Dean of Governmental and Community Relations, Julie Suarez joins the show to talk through…

Julie Suarez Talks 2018 Farm Bill on "Extension Out Loud"

By Anna Birn / February 6, 2019

To kick off season 3 of the Cornell Cooperative Extension podcast, “Extension Out Loud,” CALS Associate Dean of Governmental and Community Relations, Julie Suarez joins the show to talk through…

Recipe for Success: Brew Your Own Biofertilizer

By Anna Birn / January 30, 2019

Have you thought about switching to a biofertilizer? Full spectrum biofertilizers like “Super Magro” have simple ingredients and can prevent yield loss. Through plant nutrition, biofertilizers reduce disease, pest, and…