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.
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Grow Your Farm Knowledge with Our Final Block of Online Courses this Winter

By Kacey Deamer / January 15, 2024

Our current season of online courses is underway, and the fourth and final block of courses will start live content at the end of February. With courses on farm business, grazing management, tree fruit production, and more, this is a great opportunity to learn before the growing season begins. Our suite of online courses is…

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By Kacey Deamer / January 8, 2024

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Spanish-First Farmers Gathered Together for First Latino/a/x Agricultural Community Conference

By Kacey Deamer / December 13, 2023

The Cornell Small Farms Program, on behalf of the planning team, is excited to share some initial snapshots of the historic gathering of our first ever Conferencia de la Comunidad Agrícola Latina del Noreste, held in Latham, NY on December 7 and 8.  The conference brought together more than 150 people, including over a hundred…

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Register Now to Learn with Us in the New Year

By Kacey Deamer / December 5, 2023

The online course season is almost halfway through, and now’s the time to register for our upcoming block three courses which begin in the new year. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as ​soil health​, ​holistic financial planning​, ​sheep production​, ​season extension, and so much more. Our suite…

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Learn to Grow Your Farm, from Berries and Veggies to Pigs and Poultry, with our Production-Focused Block Two Courses

By Kacey Deamer / October 1, 2023

Our new season of online courses is underway, and now’s the time to register for our upcoming block two courses. With webinars starting the week of October 30, our second block of courses focuses on production strategies from berries and veggies to poultry and pigs. Our suite of online courses is offered on a user-friendly…

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From Business to Beef, Our Block One Online Courses Help Farmers Learn New Skills

By Kacey Deamer / August 22, 2023

You can learn new strategies to improve your farm business with the Cornell Small Farms Program’s online courses. Our first block of courses for the upcoming season will begin live webinars this fall! Our suite of online courses is offered on a user-friendly platform, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also, courses…

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Armed to Farm Returns to NYS, Veterans Can Now Apply

By Kacey Deamer / August 18, 2023

We are excited to announce that Armed to Farm, the week-long training for military veterans interested in agriculture, is returning to New York State this fall. Veterans can apply now to join the intensive learning experience. Hosted by the Cornell Small Farms Program’s Farm Ops project and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), the…

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Upcoming Small Farms Online Course Season Features New Courses

By Kacey Deamer / August 15, 2023

Are you looking to improve your technical or business skills to benefit your farming operation? Consider joining one of our more than 30 online courses during live instruction this upcoming online course season. The Cornell Small Farms Program is excited to announce that our upcoming online course season will begin live webinars this fall, and…

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Time Is Running Out to Be Counted in USDA Agriculture Census

By Kacey Deamer / May 24, 2023

This is your last chance to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture, as there is only one week left to return the questionnaire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31. In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…

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News from the Cornell Small Farms Program, Spring 2023

By Kacey Deamer / April 3, 2023

Welcoming a New Team Members to the Small Farms Program   The Cornell Small Farms Program team continues to grow, and we recently welcomed our newest team members, Sarah Bassman and Tim W. Shenk. Sarah and Tim introduce themselves below, and share more about what they’ll be working on.     From Sarah:  I joined the Small Farms Program…

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