Posts by Anu Rangarajan

Anu was appointed director the Cornell Small Farms Program in 2004. At the same time, she opened a U-pick strawberry farm in Freeville, NY. The experience of operating a small farm changed her entire approach to research and extension, and deepened her commitment to NY farms and local food systems.

Editor’s Letter, Spring 2023

By Anu Rangarajan / April 3, 2023

  Dear farmers and friends,    Over the last few years, the Cornell Small Farms Program has been growing in both staff and program areas.  With this growth comes an…

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Editor’s Letter – 2022 Summer Small Farms Quarterly

By Anu Rangarajan / July 4, 2022

Dear farmers and friends, “No one should lose their lives while shopping for food,” as stated in the media advisory we share in this issue, co-created by Food For the Spirit…

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Editor’s Letter – 2022 Winter Small Farms Quarterly

By Anu Rangarajan / January 10, 2022

Dear farmers and friends,   Central to the mission of the Cornell Small Farms Program is that anyone who wants to operate a small farm in NYS has access to…

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Editor’s Letter – 2021 Fall Small Farms Quarterly

By Anu Rangarajan / October 4, 2021

Anniversaries, whether for births, commitments or achievements, bring an opportunity to reflect on what we have learned and where we want to go next. August 4, 2021, was just such…

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Happy National Agriculture Day

By Anu Rangarajan / March 23, 2021

Happy National Agriculture Day from all of us at the Cornell Small Farms Program! We extend our gratefulness to all who work hard to feed, fuel, and fiber us, fill…

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Recommendations for Agritourism Farms During COVID-19

By Anu Rangarajan / September 3, 2020

Autumn brings about celebrations around the harvest and holidays. It also is an important time for our agritourism farms. These farms host activities that provide customers with a unique outdoor…

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2020 Summer SFQ – Editor’s Letter

By Anu Rangarajan / July 20, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cornell Small Farms Program has been sending messages and guidance about building resilience to the stresses this virus has created. It has required many of us to…

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A Letter from Our Director: Building Resilience through Racial Justice

By Anu Rangarajan / June 3, 2020

Throughout this pandemic, the Cornell Small Farms Program has been sending messages and guidance about building resilience to the stresses this virus has created. It has required many of us…

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Recommendations for U-Pick Farms During COVID-19

By Anu Rangarajan / April 29, 2020

U-Pick is a critical direct marketing approach for many of our small farms and provides customers with a unique connection to fresh produce grown close to home. The time spent…

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COVID-19 Update on Expanded PPP Funding

By Anu Rangarajan / April 27, 2020

CARES Act’s Emergency Resources for Farm Businesses: Paycheck Protection Loan Program Funding Expanded The recent CARES Act provided additional emergency funding through Small Business Administration (SBA) for businesses who are…

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