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.

Letter from the Editor, Spring 2020

By Anu Rangarajan / April 6, 2020

Never before has our work as farmers and stewards been so important.  In times like these — when uncertainty upsets the daily rhythms of our communities — we agriculturists have the opportunity to tap into timeless rhythms of a new season and deliver on a call to action.   Whether you farm, homestead or garden, you…

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Building Farm Resilience in this Crisis

By Anu Rangarajan / March 13, 2020

Update 3/24/20: We have launched a curated resource page to support the farming community through this challenging time. Offering ideas on how we can take care of ourselves, our farms, and our local communities. Never before has our work as farmers and stewards been so important. In times like these — when uncertainty upsets the…

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Cornell Small Farms Program Update

By Anu Rangarajan / November 4, 2013

Message from the Editor Greetings from the Cornell Small Farm Program!  We have wonderful news to share. Our family has just grown by one wee bit. Violet Stone and her partner Joshua Pezet are now proud parents of a beautiful baby boy. We wish them all the best as they transition into their new roles.…

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