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Cornell Hosts First “Digital Ag” Hackathon

By Anna Birn / March 18, 2019

For the first time ever, a Cornell Hackathon was devised to deal with agricultural issues. This event, which took place on March 1 and 2, combined departments across Cornell University…

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A Discussion of African Diasporic Wisdom for Farming and Food Justice

By Kacey Deamer / March 11, 2019

Recently the Cornell Small Farms Program welcomed Leah Penniman to campus to lead a seminar describing her work, as well as her newly published book, “Farming While Black.” Farmer, educator, food justice activist, and…

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New Roadmap Focuses on Soil Health in New York

By Anna Birn / March 6, 2019

In a collaborative effort between the New York Soil Health Initiative and Cornell University, a new plan has been rolled out to help guide the adoption of soil health practices…

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Register Now: Diversify Your Market Channels & Explore Wholesale

By Violet Stone / March 1, 2019

Are you in search of new markets? Have you considered intermediary channels like food hubs, grocery stores, schools and cooperatives? The demand for local food continues to grow…Is your farm…

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"Defend the Flock" USDA Campaign Aims to Protect Poultry Health

By Anna Birn / February 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial…

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“Defend the Flock” USDA Campaign Aims to Protect Poultry Health

By Anna Birn / February 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial…

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CALS Contemplates the Role of Drones in Agriculture

By Anna Birn / February 19, 2019

Recognizing the needs of the modern farmer, The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,  has called together a task force dedicated to engaging multiple departments in digital agriculture. The…

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Labor Ready Project Offering Two Upcoming Events

By Kacey Deamer / February 18, 2019

The Cornell Small Farms Program’s “Labor Ready Farmer” project works to ensure that new farmers and advancing employees in our region can access high-quality information, supportive networks and proven tactics essential…

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New Resources Available for Refugee Farmers in New York

By Kacey Deamer / February 15, 2019

Are you working with refugees in agriculture? This past year, the Cornell Small Farms Program developed new resources for refugee farmers and the agricultural service providers who support refugee communities.…

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Aren’t They All Just Pines? How to ID Needle-Bearing Trees

By Peter Smallidge / February 11, 2019

Fall and winter are great seasons to learn about the needle-bearing trees that most people call “pines.” These trees have needles, and may also be called evergreen. Most are within…

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