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The Cornell Small Farms Program team is expanding, welcoming Tim W. Shenk. Tim will support the Futuro en Ag project as a bilingual communications specialist. He introduces himself below. El Cornell Small Farms Program sigue creciendo y le damos la bienvenida a Tim W. Shenk. Tim apoyará el proyecto de Futuro en Ag como especialista en…
Read MoreThis scholarship is to join veteran spouse, Lori Davis at Empty Pockets Ranch on April 8, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to learn more about Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGD).Lori will guide through deciding whether a LGD is right for you, basic care, potential issues that may arise, training techniques, and the different breeds and…
Read MoreAromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is defined as a holistic healing treatment that uses essential oils to improve the health of the body, mind and spirit. Essential oils are natural oils using plant extracts. They are made by steaming or pressing different parts of a plant, which then captures the compound which produces…
Read MoreThis scholarship is to join farmer veteran, David DeLaMater and his wife Mary at Dough Haven Farm on either April 21 or April 22, 2023. David and Mary will share about their farming experiences, basics on cultivating mushrooms, and potential health benefits. Participants will also view how they utilize logs from Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)…
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Are you looking to gain farm management skills and advance your career? [Vea este artículo en Español] Our Futuro en Ag project is continuing to develop educational opportunities for Spanish-speaking and bilingual farm owners, managers, and employees in New York. The upcoming Futuro Farm Management Skills course offers professional development for Spanish-first farmers looking to…
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¿Busca adquirir habilidades de gestión agrícola y avanzar en su carrera? [Read this article in English] Nuestro proyecto Futuro en Ag continúa desarrollando oportunidades educativas para los propietarios, gerentes y empleados de negocios agrícolas que hablan español como primera lengua, o son bilingües y residen en Nueva York. El próximo curso de desarrollo de liderazgo…
Read MoreDo you want to get the most out of your pastures and hayfield? Farm Ops offers support to veterans interested in attending the 2023 Forage and Pasture Management Workshop through a scholarship. Please click on the link below to learn more about this event happening on February 25, 2023. 2023 Forage and Pasture Management Workshop…
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Do you currently or are you planning to raise animals or crops for fiber? Ever wonder what your options for using that fiber might be? One option is to make value added farm products, such as tapestry weavings. Tapestry weaving is known as the drawing technique of weaving. You can illustrate bold designs such as…
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Farmer veteran, Allison Lavine, recounts the path that led her from civilian life, to the military, to her current career as a farmer at ZiegenVine Homestead. Since 2014, Allison Lavine and her husband have owned and operated ZiegenVine Homestead in Savona, NY. The name ‘ZiegenVine’ is derived from their last names. ‘Ziegen’ means goat in…
Read MoreAre you raising animals or growing plants for fiber? Have you considered making value added products using wool or other fibers? It is often assumed that weaving takes an incredible amount of space and money. Well, Sarah Gotowka is here to show you that anyone can weave easily and resourcefully from their own home! Join us…
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