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Tomato Poem
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A poem by a tomato caretaker. After twenty some years of being an environmentalist poet, storyteller, playwriter and guest lecturer here in Plattsburgh, NY, I realized I didn’t have a […]
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Keeping Sheep Comfortable
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How to assess and provide adequate shelter to sheep Do sheep need a barn in the winter when it is cold? Do they need shelter when it rains? Should they […]
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From Space to Farm: Readying NASA Satellites to Help Growers
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This summer the “Space for Ag Tour” by NASA leaders came to Cornell AgriTech to better understand the remote sensing needs of researchers, specialty crop growers and local stakeholders. An […]
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Enroll Now for Small Farms Online Course Season This Fall and Winter
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There is always more to learn when starting or expanding your farming operation. If you want to improve your technical or business skills to benefit your farm dreams, then consider […]
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Improvising, Adapting, and Overcoming on the Farm: Adaptive Equipment Empowers Veteran Farmers
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Physically disabled veterans are making significant strides in agriculture by utilizing innovative, adaptive equipment tailored to their unique needs. Farming traditionally demands physical strength, agility, and balance, posing substantial challenges […]
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John May Farm Safety Fund Expands Eligibility Guidelines to Further Support Agricultural Safety in New York State
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The fund will now accept applications from a broader range of farms for projects aimed at improving worker safety. The John May Farm Safety Fund, a grant program dedicated to […]
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USDA to Gather Data About Farm Labor
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Northeastern U.S. farmers and ranchers will be asked to participate in the survey this October. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in October. […]
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Collaboration Provides Increased Crop Protection for New York Farmers
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NEWA, NYS Mesonet partnership expands access, accuracy of forecast tools. A partnership between the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) at Cornell University and the New York State […]
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Editor’s Letter Fall 2024
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Dear farmers and friends, Our work on climate resilience at the Cornell Small Farms Program have grown and diversified over the years, and is now expanding further to meet the […]
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Online Course Helps Veterinarians Support Rural Mental Health
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The course reviews specific mental health issues, including suicide, in rural America and provides information to mitigate them. The College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet, in partnership with Rural […]
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