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2026 Pig Production Veteran Cohort – Survey to Identify Your Specific Interests

By Nina Saeli / December 16, 2025

Dear pig production cohort member, I would like to gauge your interest in the virtual seminar topics,  discussion group topics, and in-person events, in addition to providing you with a…

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Growing Uncommon Fruit Cohort for NYS Veterans

By Nina Saeli / December 10, 2025

This cohort provides NYS veterans an opportunity to explore the diverse and promising potential of underutilized fruit crops. The program will run from February – September 2026. We will kick…

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Service Provider Directory for 2025 Farmer Veteran Gathering

By Nina Saeli / November 4, 2025

Thank you for registering to attend our 2025 Farmer Veteran Gathering. We would like to provide attendees with a service provider directory. Please complete the survey below. If you have…

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‘Farm of the Future’ Showcased at Cornell PRO-DAIRY Celebration

By Caitlin Hayes / October 8, 2025

A June event at the Cornell University Ruminant Center highlighted cutting-edge management practices and monitoring technology that will help New York State dairy farmers bolster yields, improve animal health, and…

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Fungi in the City and on the Farm

By Emma Davis / October 8, 2025

Small Farms Radio covers the urban mushroom life cycle and explores indoor mushroom production.   How does a mushroom move through the city? What does it take to grow mushrooms…

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CCE ED Small Farm Updates

By Kacey Deamer / September 9, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share these important updates with the Cornell Small Farms Program team. You can review your county’s Small Farms contact on the Local Contacts…

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Farm Ops Virtual Event May 20, 2025 Field-Expedient Photography: Capturing Your Farm’s Story with Your Phone

By Rich Mattingly / April 17, 2025

As a veteran, you know the value of adaptability, attention to detail, and getting the job done with the tools at hand. That same mindset that served you in uniform…

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Growing Together Project to Host Spring Farmer Wellness Sampler

By Violet Stone / April 2, 2025

Farmers, earth-workers and growers from across the Finger Lakes region are invited to gather together for an upcoming farmer wellness event, hosted by our Growing Together project.  Join us to…

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Farm Ops In-Person Grafting Workshop

By Rich Mattingly / February 4, 2025

Farm Ops, in collaboration with Ort Family Farm, is proud to present an exclusive, hands-on grafting workshop designed for growers, gardeners, and horticulture enthusiasts. This in-person event, held at Cornell…

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Farm Ops hosts In-Person, Guided Tour of Ort Family Farm – April 25, 2025

By Rich Mattingly / December 3, 2024

Farm Ops is proud to partner with Ort Family Farm to offer farmer veterans an exclusive in-person tour, exploring orchard management and specialty crop production. This event is ideal for…

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