The Bottom Line No. 2

Bottom Line No. 2, April 10, 2024. In this issue: Cash rent and custom labor survey and farm employee benchmark survey. Updated information about the resilient food infrastructure program grant is available. NY FarmNet publication to help guide retirement planning for farmers.  Upcoming business programs.

USDA to Measure Cost of Pollination

Jordan Smith, 800-498-1518, Jordan.smith2@usda.gov The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its 2022 Cost of Pollination survey from November through December of 2022. The survey will be sent to nearly 16,000 producers nationwide. “Honey bees are important pollinators of crops ranging from almonds to zucchinis,” said King Whetstone, director of Read More…

VERY IMPORTANT Survey for Berry Farmers!

The 2022 Berry Pricing Survey helps berry growers understand where they are in terms of pricing relative to other farms across the state.  Responses can be totally anonymous and will always be confidential.  Please participate while the information is fresh in your mind.  2022 Berry Pricing Survey We want to invite you to participate in Read More…