News and Updates

Dairy farmers can learn more about the USDA margin protection program (MPP-Dairy) during a webinar through Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County. The first session will run from 10am – 12pm,…

There will be 9 BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) certification trainings available through out New York in October (1 in September). Our goal is to certify or re-certify 100 producers. There…

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County will offer a cheese workshop at Trinity Valley farm store and bakery for anyone interested in learning to make cheese at home. This is…

Are you looking for farmland to start a new operation, or for land to diversify and expand an existing farm? If so, the Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) has a program…

For several years, we awarded grants of 3-5K to organizations in New York that presented compelling projects to serve and support small farms. Unfortunately, there is currently no funding available…

Welcome to our Story Share page!  Attendees in the Telling Better Stories Workshop have submitted articles and photos to show off their new journalism and multi-media skills.  Thanks to everyone…

Journalism Training for Small Farm Educators Are you an agriculture educator or service provider who tells stories of the farmers you work with to the public?  Do you write articles,…

What does it take to make our food system strong, resilient and region-sized? What does real collaboration and cooperation look like? Explore these questions at NESAWG’s “It Takes a Region…

Ground Operations is a documentary film and social action campaign that champions the growing network of combat veterans who are transitioning into careers as sustainable farmers, ranchers and artisan food…

Q: Commercial juneberries and saskatoons are exactly the same fruit. Why two different names? A: The term “saskatoon berry” or “saskatoon” is a predominantly Canadian term for this tasty, dark…