Posts by Nina Saeli

Nina retired from active duty in 2009. She and her husband, Jeffrey, own and operate Centurion Farm in Locke, NY. Nina also now works with the Cornell Small Farms Program as coordinator of our Farm Ops project supporting veterans in agriculture.

Farm Ops: High Tunnel Construction Workshop for Veterans

By Nina Saeli / April 1, 2024

Farmer veteran James Turrell hosted fellow veterans on his farm for a hands-on workshop on high tunnels, sponsored by Farm Ops, highlighting their use in season extension, crop protection, and…

Farm Ops: Building a Flower Farm Strategy Event for Veterans

By Nina Saeli / February 20, 2024

Seven farmer veterans and their spouses gathered at Bristol Hills Lavender and Flower Farm for a workshop on balancing the demands of agriculture with personal well-being. Hosted by farmer Susan…

Farm Op Offers Tree Fruit Production Field Day for Veteran Cohort

By Nina Saeli / February 12, 2024

Tree Fruit Production cohort members will be afforded the opportunity to fill the slots for this in person event. Read the details on the event below. Everyone must RSVP to let us…

Agricultural Basic Training for Farmers

By Nina Saeli / January 8, 2024

Armed to Farm returns to New York State to again assist veterans explore careers in agriculture. “I’m a veteran, and I want to be a farmer!” This statement comes in…

Farm Ops Offering NYS Veteran Cohort for Tree Fruit Production Online Course

By Nina Saeli / August 18, 2023

Do you want to establish an orchard as part of your farm business? Or maybe you have an orchard that needs rehabilitation? Farm Ops, the Cornell Small Farms Program’s veteran…

NYS Farmer Veteran Training and Support Needs Assessment Survey

By Nina Saeli / June 27, 2023

Dear NYS Farmer Veterans, In an attempt to determine the training and support needs of farmer veterans in New York State regarding the Food Safety Moderation Act, Good Agricultural Practices…

Farm Ops Scholarship: Grasstravaganza 2023 Growing Resilient Grazing Systems

By Nina Saeli / April 25, 2023

Join Farm Ops staff this summer at Grasstravaganga 2023. The lectures, hands on workshops, and farm tours will focus on assisting your farm and grazing management to be more resilient…

Empty Pockets Ranch LLC – A Veteran Owned Family Farm

By Nina Saeli / April 18, 2023

After 10 years in the Army, three tours in Iraq, and the responsibility of leading Soldiers, veteran Josh David, realized an office job was not for him, and through his…

Farmer Veterans: Starting at Square One

By Nina Saeli / April 3, 2023

Military service generates multiple transitions points for veterans, and these experiences can support a veteran’s transition into agriculture.   The life transition into the military begins the day individuals raise their…

Farm Ops / Veteran Scholarship Application for 2022-23 Cornell Small Farms Online Courses

By Nina Saeli / August 9, 2022

Application to receive no fee enrollment into one of the Cornell Small Farms’ online courses through the Farm Ops project are no longer being accepted. Keep an eye out for…