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Study Offers Insight into Balancing Climate Solutions and Crop Yields
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Regenerative farming practices can potentially reduce yields according to new research. People have assumed climate change solutions that sequester carbon from the air into soils will also benefit crop yields. […]
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Study Measures Maple Syrup Production in a Changing Climate
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A changing climate is expected to change the seasonality of crops, largely affecting farmers’ production patterns and yearly cycles. This impact on crops also includes maple syrup production, according to […]
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Maple and Birch Tapping Research Responds to Variable Climate
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The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has posted a research update with data to help maple and birch syrup producers respond to variable climate conditions. “Maple, and now birch, […]
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Conference Spotlight: SFP Presenting in Early 2019
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The Cornell Small Farms Program will be attending several conferences in early 2019. From presentations of our research to special events, you can connect with the our team and fellow […]
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Local Farms Trial Tarping for Reduced Tillage Research
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As the growing season winds down, Haley Rylander, a masters student working with the reduced tillage project of the Cornell Small Farms Program, has been visiting with farmers who have […]
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Small Farms Staff to Present at “Farmer to Farmer” Conference
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If you head out to the Homer C. Thompson Research Farm in Freeville, NY, you’ll find a field filled with permanent beds in the organic section of the farm. These […]
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Handbook Offers How-To and Tools for Reduced Tillage
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If you’re interested in improving your farm’s soil health, reduced tillage may be the answer. Reduced tillage practices can minimize soil disturbance by using less intensity, going shallower, and restricting […]
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Animal Welfare: Perception and Reality
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By Kimberley Morrill, phD Do you think cows have emotions? Do you think cows feel pain? Do animals exhibit empathy, sympathy and compassion? These were the questions asked to the […]
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Rotational Grazing: How Often Should I Rotate?
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By Ulf Kintzel Failure in grass-fed sheep enterprises is still very common. I hear about it often since I am the one being asked why it failed. Among the many […]
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Growing Urban – a Lower West Side Story
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Two farmers are committed to providing the Buffalo, NY community with a variety of produce. By Lynnette Wright, New York FSA Public Affairs and Outreach Specialist A Perfect Blend Prior […]
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