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Tom and Sea: Bringing a New Generation into Farming
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Farming can bring people together in many ways, from meeting neighbors at a market to sharing a meal at a table. The connections between people, and the land they share, is special. One such connection is the story of Tom and Sea, and the founding of the West Branch Commons, which we have featured in…
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Getting Ready for Spring Grazing
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In the second installment of our new series, Where’s the Grass?, we share several important tasks to accomplish before you let your animals out to graze this spring. This is the second installment in this new series on grazing. The Winter edition of SFQ has the first installment, which can be read in the SFQ…
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Slow Moving Vehicle Safety Season
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In our agricultural communities, farmers are using roadways to move equipment between farms and fields. Spring is here, and although warmer weather eliminates the risk of snow and ice on roadways, it also marks the season of slow-moving vehicles (SMVs). From April through October, you are far more likely to encounter a slow-moving vehicle on…
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Keeping Yourself and Others Safe From Ticks
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As we head into a flurry of life and activity on our farms, the warmer weather and longer days of the season means increased wildlife activity and therefore the return of ticks. In New York State, ticks pose a significant threat to human health through their ability to transmit disease and parasites via bites.…
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NY FarmNet Brings Suicide Prevention Education to Communities Across NYS
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There is an urgent need for accessible mental health resources and targeted suicide prevention initiatives in rural America. While suicide is a leading cause of death nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates soar even higher in rural areas – between 64 and 68 percent higher than in urban areas.…
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Cultivating Productivity Through Comfortable Farm-provided Employee Housing
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Studies consistently demonstrate that adequate sleep enhances cognitive function, motor skills, and decision-making abilities — all critical in getting farm work done. After a strenuous day of spring work, weary bodies yearn for the restorative power of home: a hot shower, a cold drink, and perhaps the last innings of an evening game…
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Confidently Hosting a Farm Tour – What’s Your “Why Bother”?
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Let’s face it. You probably didn’t go into farming to wear 25+ hats every day – ranging from accountant to mechanic, nutritionist to human resources manager, and electrician to professional “Google-er”. It’s likely that “Consumer Relations and Marketing Expert” didn’t even make it into your pile of hats. You might even be rolling your eyes…
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