Cover crop field day in Trumansburg, New York
The cover crop field day will highlight research that provides guidance to help farmers successfully incorporate cover crops into New York cropping systems.
Farmers discuss soil health and climate solutions
90+ farmers attended the Western New York SoilHealth Field Day in Avon, NY. Read about what the farmers discussed.
$3M grant funds cover crop breeding for organic farmers
A Cornell-led national network of scientists and farmers is developing new varieties of cover crops that are better adapted to local regions and stressors – changes that could carry a bevy of long-term and sustainable benefits for organic growers.
The Root Project: comparing the root structure of common cover crops
The Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative developed detailed drawings of roots on common cover crops
New York Farm Viability Institute Grant Program
NYFVI is interested in proposals that align with their mission and priorities in the topic areas of antimicrobial use, carbon sequestration, climate change impacts, food system resiliency, Integrated Pest Management, soil health, and water quality.
Cornell soil health experts offer advanced online course
The Cornell University Soil Health program is preparing for an upcoming international advanced soil health course for practitioners, educators, and students.
Northern New York Agricultural development program open for grant applications
The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has issued a call for proposals for small grants funding for projects to be conducted in 2022. Focus areas include: agricultural environmental management, soil health, and regenerative agriculture; agricultural human resource management; climate extremes adaptability, resiliency, and risk management; farm economics; and innovative use of agricultural technology.
We’re #2!
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Michelle Hinchey were recognized for their efforts in the New York agriculture sector.
New no-till guide for organic soybean production
No-till production methods for organic soybean farmers reduce costs for fuel, labor and improve soil health. Farmers can begin this September by planting a cereal rye cover crop.
Reports from the 2021 Empire Farm Days Soil Health Center
Deborah Jeanne Sergeant, New York correspondent for Lancaster Farmer covered the 2021 Empire Farm Days Soil Health Center Programs.