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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.

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!

09/11/2026

🌱 Want to start a farm? Start with the right knowledge — and the right community.

🎓 This online course will help you understand your resources, define your goals, explore profitability, make better decisions, and learn from successful farmers.

🤝 But it’s more than a course. Connect with other farmers, share experiences, build your network, and discover resources to support your farming journey.

🏆 Plus, earn a Cornell Small Farms Program certificate of completion.

Learn more and register: https://smallfarmcourses.com/p/bf-101-starting-at-square-one

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

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. 👋

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Ithaca, NY
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(607) 255-9227

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