Farm Ops Offering NYS Veteran Cohort for Starting at Square One Online Course
Have you transitioned out of the military or are you getting ready to transition and still deciding what you want to do as a second career? Ever thought about working…
Read MoreFarm Ops Offering Veteran Scholarships for Cornell Small Farms 2023-24 Online Courses
Farm Ops is committed to supporting NYS veterans desiring to begin or expand their farm business. Farm Ops will be offering a limited number of free enrollment scholarships into Cornell…
Read MoreArmed to Farm Returns to NYS, Veterans Can Now Apply
We are excited to announce that Armed to Farm, the week-long training for military veterans interested in agriculture, is returning to New York State this fall. Veterans can apply now…
Read MoreUpcoming Small Farms Online Course Season Features New Courses
Are you looking to improve your technical or business skills to benefit your farming operation? Consider joining one of our more than 30 online courses during live instruction this upcoming…
Read MoreStarting to Save Seeds Intentionally
How the Seed Producers Course, offered by a collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension educators, experienced seed producers, and regional seed companies, helped to level up one farmer’s seed-saving skills. At the end of last year, like…
Read MoreHypocalcemia versus Pregnancy Toxemia in Sheep
A downed sheep is a dead sheep. Towards the end of pregnancy, a ewe may go down and will be unable to get back up. Common perception is when a…
Read MoreGrowing Together: Kelly Street Garden’s Community-Centered Approach to Mushroom Cultivation
Bronx-based community garden is a hub for innovation in urban agriculture. Authors: Sneha Ganguly and Leigh Ollman On a typical weekday at Kelly Street Garden, you’ll find the members of…
Read MoreNYS Farmer Veteran Training and Support Needs Assessment Survey
Dear NYS Farmer Veterans, In an attempt to determine the training and support needs of farmer veterans in New York State regarding the Food Safety Moderation Act, Good Agricultural Practices…
Read MoreVeteran Well Being Workshop: Using Essential Oils to Make DIY Self-Care Products
When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. What: This workshop is a hands-on wellness experience designed to teach veterans how to create their own customized collection of…
Read MoreTiny Heroes: Hummingbirds Guard Small Farms from Invasive Berry Pests
In a promising development for small farmers, recent research reveals that the humble hummingbird could play a crucial role in combating invasive pests that threaten berry crops. The presence of…
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