Mission:
To provide high quality educational programs that address the needs of local farmers, horticulturists, foresters and homeowners in Herkimer County.
Objectives:
- Increase the competitiveness and profitability of commercial agricultural enterprises.
- Encourage effective marketing strategies for agricultural products.
- Provide clientele with the most recent information possible relating to their area of interest.
- Promote the adoption of environmentally sound practices by producers and consumers alike.
The agricultural program of CCE Herkimer County is comprised of two main tracts. The first of these deals specifically with local issues which include consumer agriculture and horticulture, small livestock, natural resources and agricultural economic development.
Dairy farming remains the mainstay of agricultural production in Herkimer County. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, almost $58 million in sales are generated annually. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census data was released in April. The census is taken every five years.
The Herkimer County Summary report
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Farmland Protection Plan: A strategic plan for agricultural enhancement in Herkimer County.
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Guide to Farming in New York State: This Guide is updated annually to provide answers to questions about taxes, business planning, labor law, zoning, regulations, marketing and many other topics that farmers need to know.
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Cultivate Herkimer: Empowering Local Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
The Herkimer County Agricultural Council and Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County (CCE) has launched Cultivate Herkimer, an online platform dedicated to serving Herkimer County’s farm community by promoting local food and agricultural products and creating an important resource for area farmers. With a mission to support our local economy and foster a stronger connection between consumers and the agricultural community, Cultivate Herkimer serves as a comprehensive directory, resource hub, and event calendar for all things related to local agriculture.
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NYSERDA
Learn more about NYSERDA’s Agricultural Energy Audit Program, REAP Technical Assistance Program, and Energy-Related Best Practices.
- Agriculture Energy Audit Program (AEAP): This program offers NY state farmers no-cost energy audits to help identify energy efficiency opportunities on their farm.
- REAP Technical Assistance Program (RTAP): This program has been designed to assist farmers at no-cost to make applications to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). If awarded, farmers can receive up to 50% of the total project cost.
- Energy Best Practices for Agriculture: The best practices have been developed to help educate producers with energy-efficient technologies, how they function, the average cost, and the average payback in years.
To learn more about these programs and eligibility, click here: Agriculture Energy Assistance – NYSERDA.
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2022 Custom Rates
CCE Franklin County produces a useful guide in helping to determine what you should approximately be paying or charging. Reminder that this is an “estimate” or “guide” and not to be used as an established rate. Search on their side bar for “Custom Rates & Fees.”
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Farm Family Assistance Project
This project is a unique partnership between Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Herkimer County, NY FarmNet, and Herkimer County Mental Health. The purpose of the collaboration has been to provide improved support and assistance to the Herkimer County farm community.
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See more at:
Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team
Cornell Small Farms Program
Farmland For New Generation New York
Solar Leasing
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