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The Small Farms Update includes small farm announcements, events, job and internship opportunities, grant and loan opportunities, and latest handbooks,  tools and other small farm resources. It is intended for farmers and agricultural service providers in New York and the Northeast. If have an item to be included in the update, please contact Violet Stone…

The Cornell Small Dairy Team has released a series of 6 new resources to help small dairy farms. The team, whose members include farmers and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) educators, received a grant from the Cornell Small Farms Program in 2011 to provide new educational resources and tools to small dairy producers. “Small dairies have…

A series to highlight creative strategies on family dairies to take place between May 9th– July 11th, 2012 Are you interested in how small dairy farms across New York are improving profitability, sustainability, and quality of life?  Whether you are a farmer, educator, homesteader, or just curious, the Cornell Small Farms Program has teamed up…

Announcements Summit Resources Posted Online Workshop Highlights Opportunities for New York Cheese Makers, Small Dairies Upcoming Events Sponsored Events Beginning Farmer Events Other Events Career etc. Opportunities Livestock Resource Educator (CCE Ulster County) – Apply by April 20, 2012 Organic Farm to Restaurant Coordinator (NOFA-NY) – Apply by April 30, 2012 Farm Start-Up Opportunity –…

Announcements Website Restoration Update Small Farms Program to Host Dairy Field Days Small Farms Summit Generates Ideas Upcoming Events Small Farms Program Sponsored Events Beginning Farmer Events Other Featured Events Career Opportunities Agronomy Educator (CCE Rensselaer County) – Due March 20, 2012 Farm Incubator Program (Peconic Land Trust) – Due March 31, 2012 Farm for…