The 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture recorded an increase, for only the second time in the past 100 years, in the number of farmers under the age of 35. A 2017 National Young Farmers ...
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There are times when a latex milking glove only holds so much information, or a pen can only take being used like a pry bar so many times before it doesn’t write. Pretty much ...
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Given the current economic challenges facing dairy producers, many are finding that “the way we’ve always done things” is not working anymore. Consequently, dairy managers are considering all sorts of opportunities to improve their ...
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Please consider joining us for one of two upcoming winter crop meetings. DEC & CCA credits in application. Session 1: Crop Management Topics https://scnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=834 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Registration 9:30am; Meeting 10:00am—2:30pm ...
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During economic hard times many farmers are forced to change, only to find success in those changes Vaughn Sherman of Jerry Dell Farm in Dryden, NY thought he had arrived at success with his ...
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Specialists from Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY are organizing a three-part workshop series for farm owners and managers to acquire skills, tools and tactics for success in multi-generational farm businesses. The workshop series will ...
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In August 2018, Melanie and I attended USDA SCORE Resource Fair and built relationships with SCORE volunteers. Following this event, the South Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Team partnered with the SCORE Syracuse ...
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A panel of farmers who have used bedded packs were featured at the NY Certified Organic (NYCO) meeting on January 8, 2019, in Jordan Hall, 630 West North Street, Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY. NYCO ...
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Skimping on foot health is never a winning strategy, even in the wintertime. Lameness is a costly disease, and maintaining foot baths to stay ahead of pathogens such as hairy heel wart is a ...
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Small dairy farm operators in New York may soon be faced with the prohibition of winter spreading of manure by the State Department of Environmental Conservation. As an alternative to winter spreading, farmers considering ...
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