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Compaction Crisis: The Unseen Battle Farmers Face Everyday
The effects of soil compaction on crop growth are often overlooked, especially compared to many other soil health indicators. In New York State, Kitty’ O Neil is determined to investigate its impacts on-farm. In recent years, scientists and farmers have paid increasing attention to the impacts of soil health on crop yields. Many farmers…
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Las Redes de Apoyo Necesarias para Lograr el Acceso a la Tierra en Nueva York
El acceso informal a la tierra puede ser un punto de partida, pero los productores prosperan cuando se crean rutas hacia contratos formales y, con el tiempo, hacia la propiedad de la tierra. Conseguir acceso a la tierra sigue siendo uno de los mayores retos para quienes sueñan con empezar una vida en la…
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Farm Field Day Attendees Treated to Lessons on Beef, Berries, and Donuts – Oh My!
By Tim W. Shenk Brett Chedzoy stood over a trailer outfitted with a layer of heat-resistant bricks, flipping beef burgers on a wire rack over a pile of smoldering coals. Maria Chedzoy readied the fixings. On a warm Saturday afternoon in June, the Chedzoys’ front yard at Angus Glen Farm in Watkins Glen, New York…
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Save the Date: New York Small Farms Summit This December
We hope you will join us on December 5 for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit! 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 enterprises…
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CCE ED Small Farm Updates
Thank you for taking the time to share these important updates with the Cornell Small Farms Program team. You can review your county’s Small Farms contact on the Local Contacts page of our website.
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From Business to Beef, Learn New Skills with Our Online Courses
Interested in improving your technical and business knowledge? Enroll now for Cornell Small Farms Program online courses to gain valuable skills on countless topics, including finances, cattle, pigs, mushrooms, land health, and stress management. Live webinars for our first block of courses will begin next week. Our online courses are designed to be flexible and…
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Join Our Team: Cornell Small Farms Hiring Bilingual Educator
The Cornell Small Farms Program team is growing! We are excited to share the application for our newest team member, a Bilingual Small Farm Educator to be based in Cornell’s Hudson Valley Research Laboratory (CHVRL), located in Highland, NY. Through the efforts of the Futuro en Ag project, our farmer audience has grown to include…
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Farm Ops Tractor Operations & Safety Training 2-Day Event
Dates: October 6-7 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day Location: Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm, 133 Fall Creek Road, Freeville, NY Registration: Limited to 24 participants Farm Ops will be providing support for overnight lodging.
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Pig Production Cohort for NYS Veterans
This cohort provides NYS veterans an opportunity to explore the diverse business prospects of pig production. This cohort will run from September 2025 – August 2026. From January – August 2026, you will be invited to attend various in person and virtual events, focused on specific aspects of pig production, such as farrowing, livestock infrastructure,…
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Cornell Small Farms’ Growing Online Course Offerings Begin Live Webinars this Fall
Your mind is one of the most important tools on your farm. Just like upgrading your equipment, continuing your education can make all the difference in the growth and success of your farm operation. If you want to enhance your business and technical skills to progress toward your farming goals, consider joining one of our…
