Small Farms Quarterly
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Studies consistently demonstrate that adequate sleep enhances cognitive function, motor skills, and decision-making abilities — all critical in getting farm work done. After a strenuous day of spring…
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A gardener will likely confront the necessary evils of power tools as their body experiences aging, but there are workable solutions for overcoming this ethical and practical gardening challenge. …
Read MoreDear farmers and friends, In 2023, the Cornell Small Farms Program (SFP) marked its 23rd year serving small-scale farmers in New York State and beyond. Over time, our program has…
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In part 17 of our “What’s Your Beef?” series on raising cattle on small farms, we discuss grazing conditions for beef cattle and other classes of grazing livestock. My…
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Of the many diseases sheep can catch, footrot can have the greatest economic impact and can be contracted rather easily. There are many diseases sheep can catch. Many are frequently…
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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…
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There are two leading causes of death for sheep, according to this farmer’s experience. Selling young White Dorper breeding stock inevitably brings the expected follow-up calls when buyers have questions…
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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…
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How To Do It And To What End Extending the grazing season well beyond the end of growing season is a desirable goal when raising sheep on pasture. Feeding stored…
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How the Seed Producers Course, offered by a collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension educators, experienced seed producers, and regional seed companies, helped to level up one farmer’s seed-saving skills. At the end of last year, like…
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