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COVID-19 Update on NYS Phased Vaccination Plan

By Kacey Deamer / January 8, 2021

This week New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the latest prioritization for New Yorkers eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The state is currently in Phase 1a. “While we’re…

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Aphid-Eating Ladybugs Supplement Their Diet with Leafy Greens

By Agnes Guillo / January 5, 2021

Ladybugs are an important agricultural tool and help farmers by feeding on aphids, thereby controlling this serious agricultural pest. For this reason, learning which types of plants ladybugs eat, and…

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Livestock Webinar Will Share Creative Slaughterhouse Workarounds

By Kacey Deamer / December 21, 2020

Many slaughterhouses report being completely booked up for 2021. What’s a livestock farmer to do? The Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Livestock Program Work Team is sponsoring a webinar to help you regain…

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Learn About Soil Health at SFP-Organized Sessions During 2021 Empire State Producers Expo

By Kacey Deamer / December 17, 2020

Join us on January 12, 2021, to hear farmer experiences and research on cover cropping and no-till practices from around the region during the Soil Health Sessions at the virtual…

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Urban Ag Project Developing Curriculum to Support Producers, Planners and Policymakers

By Kacey Deamer / December 10, 2020

Our Urban Ag project has partnered with USDA-AMS Marketing Services Division and Rooted, the Madison, WI-based center for urban agriculture enterprise and education, to collaborate and develop classes for commercial…

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Register Now for Learning Opportunities in the New Year

By Kacey Deamer / November 23, 2020

The new season of online courses is almost halfway through, and now’s the time to register for our upcoming block three courses which begin in the new year. Our suite…

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Three New Members Join Our Team

By Kacey Deamer / November 19, 2020

The Cornell Small Farms Program is excited to announce an expansion of our team with three new additions: Jamie, Molly and Nina. Each has been involved in our program’s work…

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Upcoming Webinar on Starting a Slaughterhouse

By Erica Frenay / November 16, 2020

This has been a challenging year for livestock farmers and red meat packers in New York State. With many packers already booked solidly for 2021, livestock farmers are feeling panicked…

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COVID-19 Update on Horticultural and Agritourism Businesses in Cluster Sites

By Kacey Deamer / November 13, 2020

As we enter the colder months, we must remain vigilant in maintaining health and safety requirements to stop the spread of COVID-19. The New York State Department of Agriculture and…

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In the News: Our Team Contributes to Cornell White Paper on COVID-19 Impacts on Farming

By Kacey Deamer / October 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals, families, communities, and businesses throughout New York state, and continues to do so. In an effort to detail the impact of COVID-19 on selected…

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