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In the News: Deep Dive into Compost
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Reduced tillage practices and weed suppression management are common goals of small-scale organic farmers. A lesser-known method is deep-composting, which was presented by the Reduced Tillage Project and a […]
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In the News: Koyanagi Describes Farm Ops Partnerships, Support Across NYS
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With a recent expansion of the Canandaigua VA Medical Center’s “VA Farms” project, the Bath, NY VA Medical Center, will now be a second location for the project’s offerings. Our […]
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Hot Hemp? It’s Likely the Genetics
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The popular held belief is that growing conditions can lead to hemp with too much THC, but a recent study by Cornell University researchers found that genetics are the ultimate […]
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Creating Corn to Survive the Cold Spells
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Though it is so prominent nation- and worldwide, corn is actually a tropical crop. As demand for food grows with a growing population, new efforts are in the works to […]
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Extension and Growers Collaborate to Fight Leaf Blight
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The last five years have been challenging for onion growers in New York State, as a fungus has caused premature leaf death on onions in the field. More than 75% […]
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Where to Connect with the Small Farms Team this Winter
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Winter is traditionally a season filled with farmer and association conferences, and this year is no different. Our team will be traveling around New York State, and beyond, to share […]
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Winter Ready? CCE Podcast Shares Tips to Weatherize Your Home
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Snowstorms and frigid temperatures make winter preparation in the Northeast a serious undertaking. Cornell Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) podcast Extension Out Loud hosted a “Winter Readiness Round Table” with extension […]
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In the News: Our Comms Specialist Talks Farmer Succession with New York Times
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Farms all over the country are closing their operations having not found a successor for their farm business. New York is not immune to the challenge, nor are multi-generation family […]
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In the News: Farm Ops Featured in Veteran’s Day Podcast
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In honor of Veteran’s Day, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) podcast Extension Out Loud sat down with our own Dean Koyanagi to discuss the myriad programs and resources available to veterans […]
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In the News: Our Director Talks Crowdfunding for Small Farms
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You’ve heard of crowdfunding, but have you heard of crowdfarming? The sheer amount of capital needed to purchase and operate a farm can be a limiting factor for farmers of […]
Kelsie Raucher
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