NY Onion Growers Can Decrease Chemical Use According to New Research
New York State has a high potential for onion production, with proximity to markets on the east coast and a large national demand for storage onions, when disease and pests don’t interfere. Nearly all of New York’s onions are grown in the state’s fertile Muck soils and require a reliance on cultivation, fertilizer, and pesticides…
Read MoreOur Team is Growing: Now Hiring Small Farms Extension Aide
The Cornell Small Farms Program team is continuing to grow, and we are hiring! We are excited to share that the application is now open for our newest team member, Small Farms Program Extension Aide. This position will provide administrative, logistical, and overall support for the Small Farms Program. Responsiblities will include drafting correspondence, gathering…
Read MoreGira de Campo Anual en Español de Frutas
Mostrando las Habilidades de Gestión de los Huertos By Mildred Alvarado, Mario Miranda Sazo, Nicole Waters, Janet van Zoeren y Alejandro Calixto [Read this article in English] El Programa de Small Farms de Cornell (SFP), el Programa de Manejo Integrado de Plagas del Estado de Nueva York (NYSIPM), el equipo LOF de CCE y Zingler…
Read MoreAnnual Hispanic Summer Fruit Tour Featuring Orchard Management Skills
By Mildred Alvarado, Mario Miranda Sazo, Nicole Waters, Janet van Zoeren and Alejandro Calixto [Vea este artículo en Español] The Cornell Small Farms Program (SFP), New York State Integrated Pest Management (NYSIPM), CCE Lake Ontario Fruit (CCELOF) team, and Zingler Farms have decided to collaborate closely to host the seventh annual Spanish-Language Fruit Tour at…
Read MoreRegister Now for Our Upcoming Online Course Season, Featuring New Courses
Are you looking to improve your technical or business skills to benefit your farming operation? The Cornell Small Farms Program is excited to announce that our upcoming online course season will begin live webinars this fall, and will feature new courses to offer even more learning opportunities. New additions to our online course suite includes…
Read MoreReconnecting with Purpose Program Welcomes Applicants for Year 3 Cohort
As farm and food system educators or change makers, we face enormous challenges to our efforts to support improved livelihoods of those we serve. Although we may work hard toward positive change and genuine service, our goals can become daunting. There are times we find our energy, commitment and spirit depleted. Are you seeking a…
Read MoreFarm Ops 2022-23 Cornell Small Farms Online Course Veteran Scholarship Application
This is an application to receive no fee enrollment into one of the Cornell Small Farms’ online courses through the Farm Ops project. These courses are offered from September 2022 to March 2023. You must know which course you wish to enroll in prior to filling out this application.
Read MoreFarm Ops Offering Veteran Scholarships to Attend the 2022 Silvopasture Showcase Tour
“Within the practice of agroforestry, or mixing trees with agricultural production, the concept of silvopasture has some of the broadest appeal. Many farms already work with livestock, and making good use of forested land for multiple yields is highly beneficial to the farmer.” Steve Gabriel. The USDA defines Silvopasture as the deliberate integration of trees and grazing…
Read MoreFuturo Project Continues Summer Outreach with Suffolk County Visit
“Ask Long Islanders, we live for this time of year,” Vanessa Lockel, executive director of CCE Suffolk, stated as we drove past the spectacular scenery of Eastern Long Island farm fresh vegetable stands, fields of sunflowers, vineyards, and orchards all in peak season glory. The mid-July visit to the region by our Futuro project team…
Read More2022 Silvopasture Showcase Tour – Farm Ops Scholarship
Fill out this form once you have registered to attend the tour. Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations. You must be a veteran that resides in the states of NY.
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