Posts by Carli Fraccarolli

Excerpt: The New Livestock Farmer

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

The Better System: Pasture-Raised, Ethical Meats by Rebecca Thistlethwaite & Jim Dunlop What do we mean by the term “ethical” meats in the subtitle? In our minds, ethical meats come from…

Penn State's "Agricultural Alternatives" series

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

Helping farmers evaluate alternatives and plan for success. by Lynn F. Kime To meet the educational needs of small-scale and part-time farmers, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, with support…

Local Farms Enthusiastic About "Delaware Bounty", a Local Food Outlet

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

by Mariane Kiraly In 2014, the USDA Farmers’ Market Promotional Grant Program was announced.  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County had been doing a lot of work with small and…

Is being a jack-of-all-trades really better for your bottom line?

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

Supply-chain relationships help producers and get farmers back on the farm. by Rachel Carter Joe Bossen loves beans. He enjoys growing beans and working with the farmers who grow beans…

State Veterinarian Reminds New York Poultry Industry to Always Practice Good Biosecurity Measures

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

from NYSDAM New York State Veterinarian Dr. David Smith reminds New York’s poultry industry to practice good biosecurity to keep their birds free from avian influenza and other diseases.  In…

Minerals for Sheep

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

by Ulf Kintzel Many farm stores offer ready-to-use minerals for sheep in a loose form in a bag. If you are happy with those minerals and if you can afford…

Planting a Small Silvopasture to Benefit Farm and Livestock

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

If you have an overgrown woodlot, a strong back, a chainsaw, a small tractor with a mower, a pile of grass and clover seed, and a rake, then you can…

For Rent: Cheap Grazing Land?

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

With over 3 million idle acres in NY , maybe there’s some out there for you. by Nancy Glazier Undeveloped rural land in New York is generally classified into three…

Planting Nut Trees on Your Farm

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

by Jerry Henkin If you want to plant nut trees, It’s important to research your land and the type of nut trees you want.  Check the soil for the correct…

Financial Implications of Selling Timber

By Carli Fraccarolli / July 6, 2015

The Right vs. the Wrong Way by Peter Smallidge   Timber in farm woodlots and rural woodlands may offer economic opportunities for the landowner.  In addition to best management practices that…