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El proyecto Futuro en Ag de Cornell Small Farms Program ofrece educación y capacitación agrícola multicultural en persona y en línea, predominantemente en español. [Read this article in English] Bajo la sombra de un frondoso árbol en la finca West Haven Farm de Ithaca, Nueva York, más de 30 personas se reunieron el pasado sábado…
Read MoreThe Futuro en Ag project of the Cornell Small Farms Program offers agricultural education and training for a Spanish-first audience. [Vea este artículo en Español] Under a shady tree at West Haven Farm in Ithaca, NY, more than 30 people gathered to learn organic farming and farm management practices at a Spanish-language field day on…
Read MoreThe Cornell Small Farms Program team is continuing to grow, and we are hiring! We are excited to share that the application is now open for our newest team member, Agroforestry Extension Support Specialist. Our dynamic team is working to help diverse small farms thrive and to make farming more equitable. For this position, we’re…
Read MoreYou can learn new strategies to improve your farm business with the Cornell Small Farms Program’s online courses. Our first block of courses for the upcoming season will begin live webinars this fall! Our suite of online courses is offered on a user-friendly platform, which grants registrants permanent access to their course content. Also, courses…
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that Armed to Farm, the week-long training for military veterans interested in agriculture, is returning to New York State this fall. Veterans can apply now to join the intensive learning experience. Hosted by the Cornell Small Farms Program’s Farm Ops project and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), the…
Read MoreIn a promising development for small farmers, recent research reveals that the humble hummingbird could play a crucial role in combating invasive pests that threaten berry crops. The presence of hummingbirds can be harnessed as a natural pest control method, offering an environmentally friendly solution for small-scale farmers. Invasive pests have posed a significant challenge…
Read MoreOur project for veterans in agriculture, Farm Ops, wants to support our NYS veterans in their agricultural pursuits and our current NYS farmer veteran’s expansion of their farm businesses. If you are a veteran interested in expanding your knowledge on small fruit production, taking a deep dive into grazing management, or increasing your knowledge on…
Read MoreCanadian wildfires have been impacting the air quality in the Northeast for the last week. Smoke filled the sky, and warnings were issued for outdoor activities. This is making many growers and gardeners worried about the potential impact the smoke will have on field-grown vegetables. The good news is the impact will be minimal at…
Read MoreThis is your last chance to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture, as there is only one week left to return the questionnaire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31. In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
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