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.

New! Guide to URBAN Farming in New York State

By Violet Stone / February 7, 2013

Are you interested in or currently farming in a city?  Do you wonder how to access land, how to reclaim a contaminated site, how to maximize use of a small growing…

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By Violet Stone / January 31, 2013

How to successfully create an online community around your farm business: With Will Heeman of Heeman Greenhouses & Strawberry Farm Reaching today’s consumer is harder than ever, with your audience becoming…

Demystifying Organic Certification: Get Help Navigating the Certification Process

By Violet Stone / January 29, 2013

If you’ve been thinking about getting your farm certified as organic but aren’t sure whether it’s worth it, and find all the paperwork and requirements overwhelming, this course is for…

Focus on Skills for New Farmers at the 2013 Empire State Producers Expo

By Violet Stone / January 8, 2013

All-day session on January 22 in Syracuse, NY Beginning and small-scale farmers interested in improving marketing, management and profitability on the farm should be sure to attend the all-day Beginning…

Cornell Small Farms Program Update

By Violet Stone / January 7, 2013

Message from the Managing Editor Happy New Year! I hope many of you are getting some rest and enjoying looking through seed catalogues or planning for new infrastructure. With so…

Priorities for Investment and Action to Enhance Viability of New York’s Small Farms

By Violet Stone / December 20, 2012

The Cornell Small Farms Program is very pleased to announce the release of the “2012 Recommendations for Strategic Investments in New York’s Small Farms.”   Download the full report and…

December Small Farms Update

By Violet Stone / December 14, 2012

The Small Farms Update includes small farm announcements, events, job and internship opportunities, grant and loan opportunities, and other small farm resources. It is intended for farmers and agricultural service…

From Grazing to Goat Marketing: Grant Program Generates New Resources

By Violet Stone / December 6, 2012

The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to announce a variety of excellent new resources generated from project recipients of the 2012 “Small Farm Grants Program.”  This program offers up…

Two Farm Financial Management Online Courses Offered in January

By Violet Stone / December 3, 2012

Farm Finances Got You Down? Learn to Plan for Profit This January The old joke goes, “Know how to make a small fortune in farming? Start with a large one.”…

Cornell Organic Production and Marketing Meeting: 12/12/12

By Violet Stone / November 30, 2012

The Cornell Organic Production and Marketing Work Team Meeting  (Fruit and Vegetables) will take December 12, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12 pm (or longer depending on location). Please Click Here to…