Posts by Violet Stone

Violet's work focuses on creating retreats, workshops and programs for the agricultural community centered on themes of connection, wellness, purpose, integrity and courage. She sees this work as contributing to a more inclusive ‘culture’ of agriculture where all voices are warmly welcomed, honored and celebrated, including the voices of our ‘inner teachers’, sometimes referred to as 'spirit' or 'soul'. Violet serves as the NY SARE Coordinator and can help farmers and educators navigate NESARE grant opportunities.

Small Farms February Update

By Violet Stone / March 12, 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Small Farms Website Down: Our apologies! Small Farmers: Shape Your Future! NY Small Farms Summit We NEED YOUR HELP: Prioritize Projects to Strengthen Small Farms Spring…

We need your help! Prioritize projects to support small farms!

By Violet Stone / February 21, 2012

Every two years, farmers and agriculture service providers gather at the NY Small Farm Summit to prioritize research and education activities that will promote the viability of small farms in…

Small Farmers: Shape Your Future!

By Violet Stone / February 21, 2012

Small Farmers: Shape Your Future! Register Now for the 2012 NY Small Farms Summit Register now for the 2012 NY Small Farms Summit!  The Summit will take place Wednesday, February…

Cornell Small Farms Program Update- Winter 2012

By Violet Stone / January 9, 2012

Message from the Managing Editor This year we are celebrating a decade of bringing you Small Farm Quarterly!  We certainly have seen an explosion of growth in homesteads, micro-enterprises, and…

Cornell Small Farms Program Update- Fall 2011

By Violet Stone / October 3, 2011

Message from the Managing Editor I am writing this note just days after Hurricane Irene caused disastrous flooding to many areas in our readership.  We at the Cornell Small Farms Program send our deepest…

Cornell Small Farms Program Update- Summer 2011

By Violet Stone / July 4, 2011

Message from the Managing Editor Happy Summer!  I hope this season brings you restful lunch breaks under shady trees and afternoon swims in wild ponds.  I also hope you have…

Cornell Small Farms Update- Winter 2011

By Violet Stone / January 9, 2011

Message from the Managing Editor Happy New Year!  As I sit in my toasty office organizing content for this first issue of 2011, snow is softly falling outside the window. …

Flower Farm Cultivates Community and Imagination through Hands-on Classes

By Violet Stone / July 4, 2010

Over her 20+ years selling flowers at farmers markets in the Saratoga Springs, NY region, Barbara Jefts of Native Farm Flowers has seen many bright eyed customers admiring her wild…

Inventive Farmer Brings Kefir Cheese to Market

By Violet Stone / April 4, 2010

Rose Marie Belforti scaled up a home recipe for raw milk kefir cheese to a commercial process Welcome to the Northeast SARE Spotlight! SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) offers…