Posts by Violet Stone
Message from the Editor It happens every year, and always surprises me. Last summer, just after the first long, soaking rain of summer, I walked out to the garden to…
Message from the Editor It happens every year, and always surprises me. Last summer, just after the first long, soaking rain of summer, I walked out to the garden to…
Are you looking to stabilize rising fuel and energy costs on your farm or homestead? Are you seeking more sustainable sources of energy? In this upcoming four-part webinar series, you’ll…
Statewide meeting March 24th features farmers’ perspectives on food hubs, grocery stores, restaurants & more…. The practice of direct-marketing — selling products face-to-face via farmers markets, CSA’s or farm stands…
Due to heavy snow and freezing rain forecast across upstate New York, the 2014 NY Small Farms Summit, Beyond Direct Marketing: Exploring New Ways to Sell, is rescheduled for March…
We are pleased to announce a new host site location for the 2014 NY Small Farms Summit. If you are located in the Fingerlakes Region, you can now attend the…
Thank you to the 450 farmers that have taken this survey! Since responses are still pouring in, we have extended the deadline to Wednesday, February 26th to give you a…
Are you currently selling through a farmers’ market, csa, u-pick, or road-side stand? How well is it working? Direct-marketing can offer the satisfaction of a personal relationship with the customer,…
Are you satisfied with your current marketing strategy? Looking for new or better ways to sell your products? The Cornell Small Farms Program is seeking farmer input to better understand small farm marketing…
Message from the Managing Editor Happy 2014! I’ve been advised by older relatives that as we age, time speeds up, and the years pass more quickly. This was especially true…
