Futuro en Ag: 2023 Year in Review
The Futuro en Ag project experienced tremendous growth in 2023. We are joyfully indebted to the hundreds of Latino/a/x farmers, supervisors, farm employees and aspiring farmers who helped us develop the beginnings of a robust Spanish-first agricultural network for sharing information, knowledge, inspiration, mutual support and love of the land and community in the Northeast.…
Read MoreIn the News: Our Director Featured in “Growing Good” Podcast
In the latest episode of the podcast “Growing Good” from the Hobby Farms Magazine, the Cornell Small Farms Program’s director, Anu Rangarajan, discussed the importance of supporting farmers on and off the farm to build and sustain farming communities. This episode centered around social sustainability as a complement to the economic and environmental aspects of…
Read MoreBuilding a Flower Farm Strategy Event for Veterans
Susan Orellana-Clark founded Bristol Hills Lavender and Flower Farm in 2016. While grieving the loss of her veteran husband, Susan found comfort and hope in working with soil and growing flowers. As someone who takes pride in her work and always strives for excellence, Susan worked tirelessly to meet her customers’ expectations and her own…
Read MoreFarm Op Offers Tree Fruit Production Field Day for Veteran Cohort
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 know if you will or if you will not be able to attend. You must RSVP by midnight February 24th Event: Tree Fruit Production Field…
Read MoreGrow Your Farm Knowledge with Our Final Block of Online Courses this Winter
Our current season of online courses is underway, and the fourth and final block of courses will start live content at the end of February. With courses on farm business, grazing management, tree fruit production, and more, this is a great opportunity to learn before the growing season begins. Our suite of online courses is…
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Read MoreWhy Sheep Die
There are two leading causes of death for sheep, according to thisfarmer’s experience Selling young White Dorper breeding stock inevitably brings the expected follow-up calls when buyers have questions after the purchase. This is especially true when a new sheep farmer ran into problems and a sheep dies. While sheep can die of many causes,…
Read MoreAgricultural Basic Training for Farmers
Armed to Farm returns to New York State to again assist veterans explore careers in agriculture. “I’m a veteran, and I want to be a farmer!” This statement comes in emails and voicemails to the Cornell Small Farms Program staff on a frequent basis. In different stages of transition out of military service, each veteran…
Read MoreSpanish-First Farmers Gathered Together for First Latino/a/x Agricultural Community Conference
The Cornell Small Farms Program, on behalf of the planning team, is excited to share some initial snapshots of the historic gathering of our first ever Conferencia de la Comunidad Agrícola Latina del Noreste, held in Latham, NY on December 7 and 8. The conference brought together more than 150 people, including over a hundred…
Read MoreRegister Now to Learn with Us in the New Year
The online course season is almost halfway through, and now’s the time to register for our upcoming block three courses which begin in the new year. These courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as soil health, holistic financial planning, sheep production, season extension, and so much more. Our suite…
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