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We serve small farmers in New York and the Northeast. We do our best to answer comments made quickly and accurately.

Our mission is to foster the sustainability of diverse, thriving small farms that contribute to food security, healthy rural communities, and the
environment. We do this by encouraging small farms-focused research and extension programs and fostering collaboration in support of small farms. COMMENTS made by individuals and posted to our website may be removed if they contain inappropriate content. We respect individual opinions, and do our best not to censor unless a comment is flagrantly inappropriate, spam, or contains for-profit commercial content.

10/28/2026

Ready to grow your farm business? Explore our second block of online courses, live instruction begins next week!

Whether you’re looking to diversify your farm, increase your income, improve your current production, or develop specialized skills, these courses can help you take the next step.

🍓 Explore new crops and farming opportunities.
🍄 Learn practical, research-based production techniques.
📈 Discover strategies to improve profitability and grow your operation.
🤝 Connect and network with other farmers.
👩‍🌾 Get personalized, one-on-one guidance from experienced experts and agricultural professionals.

💻 Learn online, exchange ideas with fellow farmers, and get expert support to put your knowledge into practice.

Your next farming opportunity starts here: https://smallfarmcourses.com/

10/27/2026

Preventing farm injuries starts with small changes!

🚜 Farming is hard work, but pain and injuries don’t have to be part of the job.

🌱 Sometimes, simply adjusting your posture, changing how you perform a task, or building healthier daily habits can help reduce pain and prevent injuries.

💡 Learn how to adapt your daily farm activities to healthier habits so you can protect your body, stay active, and enjoy a longer, healthier life with less pain.

🎥 Watch the Preventing Farmer Pain and Injury YouTube video series: https://ow.ly/ResM5101vHj

10/22/2026

Our director shared a messaged with our audience affirming our values and commitment to creating educational and collaborative spaces where all feel safe and welcomed.

Read the letter: https://ow.ly/im0O5100cwU

09/22/2026

🚨 Last call to join our first block of online courses, webinars begin this week!

Ready to learn, build your skills, and take the next step with your farm? Learn from experts, connect with other farmers, and gain practical knowledge you can apply to your operation.

Don't miss our courses starting this week:

🌱 BF101: Starting at Square One — Mondays 9/21-10/26
🌎 BF112: Reading the Land — Tuesdays 9/22-10/13
🥕 BF120: Vegetable Production I — Wednesdays 9/23–10/28
🐷 BF138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs — Thursdays 9/24–10/29
📊 BF204: Building Farm Financial Records to Measure Success — Tuesdays 9/22–10/27
🐄 BF233: Beef Cattle Management — Wednesdays 9/23–10/28

⏰ Last call to enroll and take your next step toward a stronger farm business: https://ow.ly/ivB050ZQchx

09/20/2026

Investing in your knowledge is an investment in your farm.

Enroll in a selection of our fall courses for 50% off, only 24-hours left to utilize this discount.

Gain valuable skills on countless topics, including finances, cattle, pigs, land health, and vegetable production.

You will learn from experts and experienced farmers, and gain practical knowledge to help you understand your farm, strengthen your business, and uncover new opportunities.

Learn more and enroll:

Enroll now to gain valuable skills on countless topics, including finances, cattle, pigs, land health, and vegetable production.

09/19/2026

🐖 Ready to take your livestock operation to the next level?

🐄 Learn from experienced farmers and livestock experts through our online Beef and Pig Production courses.

These courses go beyond theory. You’ll learn from real experiences, practical insights, important data, and the challenges producers are facing right now.

✔ Learn from experts and experienced farmers
✔ Exchange ideas and experiences with other producers
✔ Build a strong network of farmers
✔ Get practical tips you can apply to your operation
✔ Ask questions and get answers in real time

Whether you’re getting started or looking to strengthen your operation, you’ll gain knowledge you can actually use.

🔥 For a limited time, we're offering 50% OFF — now through September 21 at 8 a.m. ET!

Don’t wait to invest in your farm’s future, register now: https://ow.ly/c7Xc50ZPnQq

09/18/2026

🐝 Can you find the queen in your hive?

🍯 If you’re a beginning honey producer, knowing how to find the queen is an important skill. This helps you know whether your colony is healthy, and if your hive still has an active queen.

🔎 In this video, we’ll show you what to look for when inspecting your hive.

🌱 Follow us to learn, connect, and grow together as farmers and producers!

09/17/2026

Learn more about the history of Cornell's student farm on a recent episode of Small Farms Radio, our podcast: https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2026/07/the-value-of-a-student-farm-small-farms-radio-discusses-30-years-at-dilmun-hill/

09/15/2026

Do you want to learn, improve, and make better decisions for your farming operation?

Register now to join us this learning season: https://mailchi.mp/smallfarms/2026-online-courses-block-one-reminder

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.

The first block of our online courses begin live webinars next week! Enroll now to gain valuable skills on countless topics, including finances, cattle, pigs, land health, and vegetable production.

09/14/2026

Follower farm update: Luka Farms shared that every harvest begins with a seed, patience, and hard work. They shared the progress of their tomatoes and peppers — this year will be their first full harvest!

Share your farm with us by tagging Cornell Small Farms Program, and we may share yours next!

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Telephone

(607) 255-9227

Website

https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/

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