Building Farm Resilience During COVID-19

Here we are offering ideas on how we can take care of ourselves, our farms, and our local communities. These resources offer support on the various aspects of farming during a crisis, with a focus on the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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Date Published: April 28, 2020 Date Updated: May 5, 2020 U-Pick is a critical direct marketing approach for many of our farms and provides customers …
Date Published: September 3, 2020 Agritourism is a critical activity and marketing approach for many of our farms, particularly in the fall. It provides customers …
This Cornell Cooperative Extension network offers a collection of links about COVID-19, including simple steps we can all take to stop the spread of the …
The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University answers questions around the risks associated with food production with useful links to expert resources to ensure …
FarmNet offers services to all farms in New York State, including financial and mental health resources and support for farmers. Visit NY FarmNet →
by Connor Youngerman and Sean Dembrosky Introduction  Air prune raised beds (APRBs) are a built nursery container elevated above the ground, consisting of one or …