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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…

Farm Ops Offering Virtual Grafting Seminar With Roger Ort

By Rich Mattingly / December 3, 2024

Farm Ops is offering a virtual seminar led by Roger Ort, owner and head grower at Ort Family Farm, to explore the fascinating world of grafting. Roger will guide you…

Veteran Event of Choice Scholarship Application

By Rich Mattingly / November 12, 2024

The below application supports a NYS veteran’s attendance to agricultural trainings, workshops and conferences. Please have the following information available when you begin the application process: name of the event,…

Register for Teachings of Leaves: Let Go, Lay Down, Rest & Rejoice

By Violet Stone / October 11, 2024

Please secure your spot by submitting a sliding scale payment according to the chart below or requesting a scholarship if applicable. The registration fee or scholarship gift includes lodging and…

Farm Ops Veteran Scholarship Application for a Cornell Small Farms Program’s Online Course

By Nina Saeli / August 1, 2024

You must know for which course you want to apply. Review the Cornell Small Farms online course offerings.  If you have gained access to this application prior to reviewing the…

Farm Ops Supports Veteran Attendance to a Twilight Pasture Walk in Watertown, NY

By Bailey Colvin / July 22, 2024

Join livestock specialists from CCE Jefferson and Lewis counties for a walk through Northrop Farm’s pastures on Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. During this event in Watertown,…

Farm Ops Offers Agricultural Marketing Veteran Cohort

By Nina Saeli / July 10, 2024

Marketing for a farm involves promoting and selling agricultural products by understanding consumer needs, creating a unique brand, setting competitive prices, and using various channels to reach customers. With successful…

Farm Ops: High Tunnel Construction Workshop for Veterans

By Nina Saeli / April 1, 2024

Farmer veteran James Turrell hosted fellow veterans on his farm for a hands-on workshop on high tunnels, sponsored by Farm Ops, highlighting their use in season extension, crop protection, and…

Farm Ops: Building a Flower Farm Strategy Event for Veterans

By Nina Saeli / February 20, 2024

Seven farmer veterans and their spouses gathered at Bristol Hills Lavender and Flower Farm for a workshop on balancing the demands of agriculture with personal well-being. Hosted by farmer Susan…

Farm Op Offers Tree Fruit Production Field Day for Veteran Cohort

By Nina Saeli / February 12, 2024

Tree Fruit Production cohort members will be afforded the opportunity to fill the slots for this in person event. Read the details on the event below. Everyone must RSVP to let us…

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