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BF 231: Improved Grazing Management – an online course from the Cornell Small Farms Program!

By Carli Fraccarolli / October 18, 2016

Grazing is more than simply turning livestock out onto a green “warehouse” and hoping for the best. With sound grazing management, you can reduce your workload, keep your animals happier…

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NYS's first on-the-job training program for military veterans to become farmers

By Carli Fraccarolli / October 10, 2016

The New York Division of Veteran’s Affairs has approved Kreher’s Poultry Farm in Clarence, New York, as the state’s first on-the-job training program for military veterans to become farmers! The…

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BF 122: Berry Production – an online course from the Cornell Small Farms Program!

By Carli Fraccarolli / October 10, 2016

Thinking about adding berries to the farm? Growing strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and other berries is scalable and economical. Learn all about it during our 6-week online course starting November 8.…

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The Small Farm Quarterly Fall 2016 Issue is Out!

By Carli Fraccarolli / October 3, 2016

The Fall 2016 issue of Small Farm Quarterly has recently been released! Check out 16 informative articles discussing topics ranging from hazelnut trees to breweries. Download the PDF version or read…

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Profit Teams Help Farmers Improve Practices and Bottom Line

By Claire Cekander / October 3, 2016

by Claire Cekander As beginning farmers developing their businesses beyond the first three years, each begins to evolve a slightly different method of farming. Whether the difference lies in the animals raised, vegetables grown, or interactions…

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Northern Exposure: New CCE Ag Team Aids North Country Farmers

By Claire Cekander / October 3, 2016

by R.J. Anderson Home to rich soil, a large dairy presence, and determined crop producers, New York’s North Country also has more square miles than the entire state of Vermont…

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ANNIE’S PROJECT: Risk Management for Farm Women

By Carli Fraccarolli / September 26, 2016

Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Broome County Presents:  ANNIE’S PROJECT: Risk Management for Farm Women Thursdays, starting October 6th 5:30-9pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County   Do YOU want to increase…

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Baskets or Pallets for Farmer Veterans: Scaling up to meet your market channel

By Carli Fraccarolli / September 23, 2016

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering Baskets or Pallets for Farmer Veterans: Scaling up to meet your market channel, Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM at Genesee Community College Arcade Campus October…

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: New York State Farm to School Program

By Carli Fraccarolli / September 19, 2016

The second round of funding is available through New York’s Farm to School Program. The program helps school districts across New York State establish stronger relationships with local growers and…

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2-day Tractor Training Intensive with Shane LaBrake in the Hudson Valley

By Carli Fraccarolli / September 15, 2016

Increasing production on the farm can often require investments in equipment to improve labor efficiency. Are you a farmer who is interested in scaling up farm production through investment in…

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