USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP): In extreme brief, $2.2 billion is to be distributed to qualifying farmers and ranchers that experienced discrimination through the USDA’s Farm Loan Programs prior to January 2021. The deadline for applications is January 13, 2024. You can learn more about the program here: https://22007apply.gov/. The Windsor Group is the Read More…
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How to Write a Successful Grant for Your Farm Business
Looking for grants for your ag business? This is a recording of a webinar that discussed tips and tricks for writing a successful grant application.
Cornell University Apple Storage Workshop: Key Takeaways
This post includes a few of the key takeaways from the Cornell Storage Workshop, held by the Watkins Lab in Ithaca on August 16, 2023. Key presenters were Christopher Watkins, Yosef Al Shoffe, Jennifer DeEll, and Mike Basedow.
Dealing with storm/flood damage on your farm.
Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Elizabeth Higgins, CCE ENYCH If you have had flooding in your fields or crop damage due to storms here are some guidelines to follow. First Steps – Document the Damage If you have flood/storm damage to your crops it is important that you remember to take pictures and document Read More…
Delegation: Key to Effective Management
“No-one seems to be able to make a decision without asking me. If I’m not there, work just stops.” said a farmer I met with recently. “I feel like I have enough people but the work isn’t getting done. If I could clone myself, I could get the work done.” Unfortunately managing others differs a Read More…