Posts by Kacey Deamer

Kacey is the Communications Manager for the Cornell Small Farms Program. In this role, she manages all storytelling and outreach across the program’s website, social media, e-newsletter, magazine and more. Kacey has worked in communications and journalism for more than a decade, with a primary focus on science and sustainability.

Grow Your Farm Dreams with Our Online Courses

By Kacey Deamer / February 1, 2026

Do you want to take your farm business to the next level? Enroll now in this season’s final offering of online courses from the Cornell Small Farms Program to invest…

Small Farms Radio Shines a Spotlight on the Power of Trees

By Kacey Deamer / January 15, 2026

If you’re selling 25 million trees, New York State is looking to buy. In 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul began an ambitious reforestation goal, aiming to plant 25 million new trees…

Editor’s Letter Winter 2026

By Kacey Deamer / January 14, 2026

Dear farmers and friends, We are excited to close out our first year of producing our podcast, Small Farms Radio. For more than two decades, the Cornell Small Farms Program…

Grow Your Farm Dreams and Cultivate New Skills with Online Courses

By Kacey Deamer / December 1, 2025

Do you want to grow your farm dreams in the new year? Register now for our next block of online farming courses, which begin in live instruction in January. These…

Join Us for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together

By Kacey Deamer / November 1, 2025

We hope you will join us on December 5 for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn…

Learn How to Grow Your Agricultural Business with Our Courses

By Kacey Deamer / October 15, 2025

A diverse farm is a resilient one, and there are many ways an agricultural business can expand and grow. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned producer, our online…

Save the Date: New York Small Farms Summit This December

By Kacey Deamer / September 15, 2025

We hope you will join us on December 5 for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn about…

CCE ED Small Farm Updates

By Kacey Deamer / September 9, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share these important updates with the Cornell Small Farms Program team. You can review your county’s Small Farms contact on the Local Contacts…

From Business to Beef, Learn New Skills with Our Online Courses

By Kacey Deamer / September 8, 2025

Interested in improving your technical and business knowledge? Enroll now for Cornell Small Farms Program online courses to gain valuable skills on countless topics, including finances, cattle, pigs, mushrooms, land…

Join Our Team: Cornell Small Farms Hiring Bilingual Educator

By Kacey Deamer / September 1, 2025

The Cornell Small Farms Program team is growing! We are excited to share the application for our newest team member, a Bilingual Small Farm Educator to be based in Cornell’s…