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Farmers, 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 with members of the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) to learn about measuring on-farm, above-ground biodiversity in upstate New York. New York dairy farms are…
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Cornell 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 aroma of wines. Every day during harvest season, E&J Gallo Winery, based in Modesto, California, collects up to 300 grape samples for screening – to…
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Rare Opportunity: Apply for Leadership Embodiment Workshop Held Late February
Would you like to navigate the impact of stress and intensity in your work and life more skillfully, with curiosity and compassion? Would you enjoy connecting with others from diverse backgrounds wanting to bring more conscious leadership to our work and lives? Join educators, organizers, farmers, and earth-workers for an introduction to the practices of…
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2026 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 way to let us know specific questions or concerns you have that would want covered. Thank you.
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Growing 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 off the cohort on Tuesday, February 17, 6:30-8 p.m. with a virtual cohort meet and greet session. As a cohort member, you will will be…
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Grow 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 courses cover a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed, such as access to capital, holistic financial planning, sheep production, vegetable production, and so…
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Service 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 any questions, please contact Tess Noble Strohm tn376@cornell.edu.
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Join 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 about research and education projects, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success. Small farms are managed by diverse people integrating multiple…
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Learn How to Grow Your Agricultural Business with Our Courses
A diverse farm is a resilient one, and there are many ways an agricultural business can expand and grow. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned producer, our online ourses can give you the confidence to incorporate and scale vegetables, berries, mushrooms, poultry, maple, or cut flowers in your operation. Join our second block…
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Solar Farm Shade in the Fall Reduces Radish and Radicchio Yields
A series of studies by Cornell researchers is testing how crops might grow when planted between rows of solar panels on a solar farm in New York state. By acquiring real data, researchers may provide farmers and policymakers with important information, as growing crops between rows of solar panels to maximize dual land use…
