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Tyler Evans explored what it meant to be part of the U.S. Marine Corps, and he lived with a mindset to defeat the challenges that hinder progress. After completing his service, he explored and now works with nature to challenge himself and progress to build an agricultural business. When Marine Corps veteran, Tyler Evans, left…
Read MoreThis event is perfect for veterans who want to learn about high tunnels and their benefits, such as season extension, plant protection from extreme weather, and disease and insect prevention. Farmer veteran James Turrell is inviting fellow veterans to his farm to teach them about high tunnel basics. Participants will work together to put plastic…
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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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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.…
Read MoreSusan Orellana-Clark founded Bristol Hills Lavender and Flower Farm in 2016. While grieving the loss of her veteran husband, Susan found comfort and hope in working with soil and growing flowers. As someone who takes pride in her work and always strives for excellence, Susan worked tirelessly to meet her customers’ expectations and her own…
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Armed to Farm returns to New York State to again assist veterans explore careers in agriculture. “I’m a veteran, and I want to be a farmer!” This statement comes in emails and voicemails to the Cornell Small Farms Program staff on a frequent basis. In different stages of transition out of military service, each veteran…
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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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[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…
Read MoreFarm Ops, the Cornell Small Farms Program’s veteran project, is offering 5 scholarships to attend the Maple Classic Conference. Participants will learn ways to optimize their current operation, understand the impacts of climate change on maple production, expand their value-added offerings, view the latest and greatest technologies in the trade show, and much more. The…
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El proyecto Futuro en Ag de Cornell Small Farms Program ofrece educación y capacitación agrícola multicultural en persona y en línea, predominantemente en español. [Read this article in English] Bajo la sombra de un frondoso árbol en la finca West Haven Farm de Ithaca, Nueva York, más de 30 personas se reunieron el pasado sábado…
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