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Small Farms Program Hosts Agroforestry Summit to “See the Farm for the Trees”

By Erica Frenay / January 26, 2026

On a wintry January day, while the trees and landscape lay dormant, one meeting space on Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, NY, was alive with vibrant activity. More than 100…

Small Farms Radio Shines a Spotlight on the Power of Trees

By Kacey Deamer / January 15, 2026

If you’re selling 25 million trees, New York State is looking to buy. In 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul began an ambitious reforestation goal, aiming to plant 25 million new trees…

Rare Opportunity: Apply for Leadership Embodiment Workshop Held Late February

By Violet Stone / January 14, 2026

Would you like to navigate the impact of stress and intensity in your work and life more skillfully, with curiosity and compassion? Would you enjoy connecting with others from diverse…

Grow Your Farm Dreams and Cultivate New Skills with Online Courses

By Kacey Deamer / December 1, 2025

Do you want to grow your farm dreams in the new year? Register now for our next block of online farming courses, which begin in live instruction in January. These…

Join Us for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together

By Kacey Deamer / November 1, 2025

We hope you will join us on December 5 for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn…

Learn How to Grow Your Agricultural Business with Our Courses

By Kacey Deamer / October 15, 2025

A diverse farm is a resilient one, and there are many ways an agricultural business can expand and grow. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned producer, our online…

Head, Hands and Heart: Hidden Pearls Farm & Healing Center

By Violet Stone / October 8, 2025

I was so grateful to spend a summer afternoon sitting with Brett Grant in his farmhouse kitchen, learning about the spectacular emergence of his dream, and to share his story…

Save the Date: New York Small Farms Summit This December

By Kacey Deamer / September 15, 2025

We hope you will join us on December 5 for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn about…

From Business to Beef, Learn New Skills with Our Online Courses

By Kacey Deamer / September 8, 2025

Interested in improving your technical and business knowledge? Enroll now for Cornell Small Farms Program online courses to gain valuable skills on countless topics, including finances, cattle, pigs, mushrooms, land…

Join Our Team: Cornell Small Farms Hiring Bilingual Educator

By Kacey Deamer / September 1, 2025

The Cornell Small Farms Program team is growing! We are excited to share the application for our newest team member, a Bilingual Small Farm Educator to be based in Cornell’s…

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