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The Wealth Creation in Rural Communities framework is a place-based systems approach to rural development that aims to restore, create and maintain wealth in low wealth areas by simultaneously improving economic, environmental and social conditions. On Wednesday April 17, Cornell alum Shanna Ratner, a leading practitioner, will share its principles and the transformative opportunities it offers for community…
Read MoreThis article was shared by our small dairy educator Fay Benson…..If local dairy farmers are going to benefit from consumers’ growing love affair with yogurt, something’s got to give. With upstate yogurt facilities owned by Chobani and Fage expanding and a new plant coming online this summer in western New York, it would seem demand…
Read MoreIf you are a farmer in New York considering wind energy, financial assistance and guidance is available from the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). NYSERDA’s is a public benefit corporation whose aim is to help New York meet its energy goals: reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources,…
Read MoreJoin us online for a webinar series of farmer-led virtual tours and fun, informational tips for saving energy and converting to renewables on your farm or homestead! Are your farm energy bills on the rise – and are you wondering what you can do to reduce them? Are you looking for more sustainable sources of…
Read MoreApril 11, 2013, 10:00 – 3:00pm. Mann Library, Room 100 and 102, Cornell University Campus, Ithaca NY Registration for the following training is full. Contact Violet at vws7@cornell.edu to be added to a waitlist. Are you an agriculture educator or service provider who tells stories of the farmers you work with to the public? …
Read MoreAre your wholesale customers demanding a food safety plan or GAP certification? Are you concerned about how the FDA’s new proposed Food Safety Rules will affect your farm? Or would you like to expand your marketing opportunities and ensure that your customers are getting clean produce? If you answered yes to any of these questions,…
Read MoreThe Small Farms Update includes small farm announcements, events, job and internship opportunities, grant and loan opportunities, 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 at vws7@cornell.edu. Announcements New! Guide…
Read MoreAre you interested in or currently farming in a city? Do you wonder how to access land, how to reclaim a contaminated site, how to maximize use of a small growing space, or how to most successfully target your urban market? The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to announce the release of our new “Guide…
Read MoreHow to successfully create an online community around your farm business: With Will Heeman of Heeman Greenhouses & Strawberry Farm Reaching today’s consumer is harder than ever, with your audience becoming less responsive to traditional media than ever. Your customers are engaging on social media and this presents a unique opportunity to build an online community…
Read MoreIf you’ve been thinking about getting your farm certified as organic but aren’t sure whether it’s worth it, and find all the paperwork and requirements overwhelming, this course is for you. This 6-week online course is facilitated by Laura Biasillo of Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and taught by representatives from NOFA-NY LLC (Northeast Organic…
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