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In the News: Futuro Team on Local Spanish Radio Show
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Three members of the Cornell Small Farms Program’s Futuro en Ag team were guests on WRFI’s Spanish-language radio program, “Alcance Latino,” broadcast over the airwaves on 88.1 FM in Ithaca, NY and on the internet. Our own Mildred Alvarado, María José Oviedo, and Tim W. Shenk joined host Carlos Gutiérrez for the May 8, 2024,…
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Earth Day: A Celebration and a Call to Action
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The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second-best time to plant a tree is now. This idea captures the essence of Earth Day – both a celebration of our planet and a call to action for a resilient and sustainable future. As we commemorate Earth Day this year, it’s also…
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Sí se puede. Yes, we can: Celebrating César Chávez Day
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Today on César Chávez Day, the Cornell Small Farms Program honors Chávez, a leader of multiethnic, multilingual organizing efforts for dignity among agricultural laborers in the United States. We are committed to lifting up the stories of those who work the land and whose struggles for respect in life in agriculture have established a legal…
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Keeping Yourself and Others Safe from Ticks
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As we begin to look ahead to spring, it’s time to prepare for the oncoming flurry of life and activity on our farms. Along with the warmer weather, longer days, and increased wildlife activity comes the return of ticks. In New York State, ticks pose a significant threat to human health through their ability to…
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Futuro en Ag: 2023 Year in Review
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The Futuro en Ag project experienced tremendous growth in 2023. We are joyfully indebted to the hundreds of Latino/a/x farmers, supervisors, farm employees and aspiring farmers who helped us develop the beginnings of a robust Spanish-first agricultural network for sharing information, knowledge, inspiration, mutual support and love of the land and community in the Northeast.…
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Grow Your Farm Knowledge with Our Final Block of Online Courses this Winter
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Our current season of online courses is underway, and the fourth and final block of courses will start live content at the end of February. With courses on farm business, grazing management, tree fruit production, and more, this is a great opportunity to learn before the growing season begins. Our suite of online courses is…
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Spanish-First Farmers Gathered Together for First Latino/a/x Agricultural Community Conference
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The Cornell Small Farms Program, on behalf of the planning team, is excited to share some initial snapshots of the historic gathering of our first ever Conferencia de la Comunidad Agrícola Latina del Noreste, held in Latham, NY on December 7 and 8. The conference brought together more than 150 people, including over a hundred…
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Register Now to Learn with Us in the New Year
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The online course season is almost halfway through, and now’s the time to register for our upcoming block three courses which begin in the new year. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as soil health, holistic financial planning, sheep production, season extension, and so much more. Our suite…
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Inscríbase en la Conferencia de la Comunidad Agrícola Latina del Noreste
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[Read in English below] La Conferencia de la Comunidad Agrícola Latina del Noreste emergió de una necesidad expresada por productores latinos en el Estado de Nueva York. La conferencia reunirá a agricultores, supervisores, empleados y aspirantes a la producción agrícola de ascendencia latina, más proveedores de servicios y educadores, para fortalecer las redes y oportunidades…








