Cornell IPM Marks 40 Years of Protecting Crops, Communities
The invasive spotted lanternfly officially hit home this year, appearing on Cornell’s Ithaca campus and across the Finger Lakes region. Its presence is especially concerning for local vineyards, as this…
Read MoreSmall Steps, Big Vision: Oyster Farming on Long Island’s Great South Bay
Mike Miezianka and Ray Smith, founders of Toasted Oysters, are building a viable farm business on Long Island’s Great South Bay. Mike Miezianka and Ray Smith have found a way…
Read MoreFuturo en Ag Team Wraps Up Ambitious Season of Farmer Education
Puede leer este artículo en español a https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2026/01/equipo-de-futuro-en-ag-concluye-productiva-temporada-de-educacion-para-agricultores/ The team led five bilingual Farm Field Days from Central New York to Long Island, hosted a monthly cohort-based Farm Field School…
Read MoreFarmers, Scientists Partner to Support Biodiversity on New York Dairy Farms
The push for sustainability metrics for the dairy industry is ever growing. This includes metrics for air and water quality, water use, and most recently above-ground biodiversity. We sat down…
Read MoreCornell Creates Transformative Tech for Wine Industry
Cornell research led by Gavin Sacks is helping E&J Gallo Winery in Modesto, California, examine large amounts of grape samples during harvest for potential contaminants that affect the flavor and…
Read More2026 Pig Production Veteran Cohort – Survey to Identify Your Specific Interests
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…
Read MoreGrowing Uncommon Fruit Cohort for NYS Veterans
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…
Read MoreGrow Your Farm Dreams and Cultivate New Skills with Online Courses
Do you want to grow your farm dreams in the new year? Register now for our next block of online farming courses, which begin in live instruction in January. These…
Read MoreService Provider Directory for 2025 Farmer Veteran Gathering
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…
Read MoreJoin Us for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together
We hope you will join us on December 5 for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn…
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