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 Summer 2025

By Anu Rangarajan / July 9, 2025

Dear farmers and friends, As we reflect on seasons past and plan ahead, how are we prepared to weather change? If we’ve learned anything from recent history, our predictions can…

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Editor’s Letter Winter 2025

By Anu Rangarajan / January 15, 2025

 Dear farmers and friends,  While our jobs as farmers never end, this time of year invites a pause for reflection and gratitude for all we have and hope to grow…

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Editor’s Letter Fall 2024

By Anu Rangarajan / October 9, 2024

Dear farmers and friends, Our work on climate resilience at the Cornell Small Farms Program have grown and diversified over the years, and is now expanding further to meet the…

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Editor’s Letter

By Anu Rangarajan / July 3, 2024

Dear farmers and friends,  In 2023, the Cornell Small Farms Program (SFP) marked its 23rd year serving small-scale farmers in New York State and beyond. Over time, our program has…

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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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