Cornell Small Farms Program

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🪴 Your farm can grow when you do.Don’t wait to learn, improve, and make better decisions for your farming operation.Our ...
09/09/2026

🪴 Your farm can grow when you do.

Don’t wait to learn, improve, and make better decisions for your farming operation.

Our online courses connect you with experts, experienced farmers, and practical knowledge to help you understand your farm, strengthen your business, and uncover new opportunities.

Invest in your knowledge. Invest in your farm.

🎓 Start learning today: https://ow.ly/oa9z50ZLzOx

09/08/2026

🐝 Are you a beekeeper? Keeping your colonies healthy means knowing how to identify and manage mites before they become a bigger problem.

🌱 At Cornell, we’re here to help you grow your knowledge and your farm.

💡 Through online courses, educational resources, classes, and hands-on learning, we connect you with information from academic experts and experienced farmers.

🤝 Because learning is better when we do it together. Follow us to learn and grow together!

09/03/2026

In our Reading the Land online courses, you’ll learn from Elizabeth Marks, who has 20+ years of experience, is a biologist with the USDA’s NRCS, and owner of Making the Turn Farm.

Our online courses are about more than just information. We bring in experts who share not only their knowledge, but also the real-life experiences, lessons, and challenges they’ve faced in their own businesses.

And you won’t be learning alone! Connect with other farmers who, just like you, are navigating the same challenges, asking the same questions, and learning along the way.

Learn more and register now: https://smallfarmcourses.com/p/bf-112-reading-the-land

🍎🌽🥒🍅 Hello, September Harvest!This month, we’re celebrating the farmers who bring us the flavors of the season—from swee...
09/02/2026

🍎🌽🥒🍅 Hello, September Harvest!

This month, we’re celebrating the farmers who bring us the flavors of the season—from sweet corn and juicy tomatoes to zucchini and crisp apples. 🌱

Thank you, farmers! Say *Hi* in the comments, we'd love to hear what's happening on your farm. 👋

09/01/2026

☀️ Summer is still buzzing! And with it comes an exciting season for beekeepers and honey lovers. 🍯

🐝 We’re sharing a few helpful beekeeping tips from the Cornell Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies to help you care for your colonies throughout the season.

🌱 Follow us for more tips, resources, and stories to learn and grow together!

🍎 This month, we’re celebrating our amazing apple growers and all the hard work that goes into bringing these flavors to...
09/01/2026

🍎 This month, we’re celebrating our amazing apple growers and all the hard work that goes into bringing these flavors to our tables.

👋 Apple growers, say *hello* in the comments! We'd love to hear about your orchards!

🌱 Follow us to learn and grow together.

Follower farm update: Fly Island Farm started their fall planning and planting already, and shared their excitement for ...
08/28/2026

Follower farm update: Fly Island Farm started their fall planning and planting already, and shared their excitement for the autumn crops to come!

Share your farm stories by tagging Cornell Small Farms Program and we may feature you next!

08/27/2026

🍯 Harvesting honey for the first time? Knowing when your honey is ready is an important part of the process!

🐝 There are several methods for extracting honey, but first, you need to know how to tell when your bees have produced honey that’s ready to harvest.

🌱 Whether you’re a beginner beekeeper or looking to take your honey business to the next level, the Cornell Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies has resources to help you learn more about this fascinating process — from hive management to honey harvesting: https://cals.cornell.edu/pollinator-network/beekeeping

👉 Follow us to learn and grow together!

Follower farm update: Pine Hills Farmstead shared their edible flowers, a variety of pansies, in full bloom! Share your ...
08/21/2026

Follower farm update: Pine Hills Farmstead shared their edible flowers, a variety of pansies, in full bloom!

Share your farm stories by tagging Cornell Small Farms Program and we may feature you next!

08/20/2026

Our online courses are more than just learning — they’re about building community and connecting with other farmers who understand the challenges you face. 🌱

At Cornell Small Farms, you’ll learn not only from experts, but also from farmers and producers who are navigating many of the same challenges, opportunities, and questions as you are.

Sometimes, the most valuable lesson comes from someone who’s been there too. 🤝🌾

We'll send you the full list of upcoming live online courses for September and November: https://mailchi.mp/smallfarms/online-course-welcome

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