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The Cornell University Small Farms Task Force, composed of farmers, non-governmental organizations, extension educators, and faculty, is pleased to announce the small farms programming grant awards for 2002. The grants are given to extension educators with innovative program ideas that are targeted to small farms. The Small Farms Task Group works to more effectively target research and extension activities for small farms in New York State. Some other activities of the task group include marketing and business management, resource development, research on successful small farm businesses, developing leadership in the small farm community, collaborative small farms professional development, and small dairy farm programming.
Out of 39 proposals and over $100,000 in requests, 19 projects were funded at a total of $40,610. The programming grant awards run the gamut of audiences and approaches. For more information on specific grants contact the extension educator or the Cornell Cooperative Extension office that is listed below.
For more information about the small farms programming awards or the Small Farms Task Group, contact Anu Rangarajan at (607) 255-1780 or ar47@cornell.edu.
A crop tree management demonstration plot and outdoor educational display at Mossy Bank Nature Center as a teaching tool for land owners and small farmers interested in learning how to utilize their an on-farm woodlot.
An on-farm workshop and demonstration of solar technology for livestock watering systems.
A three-day intensive workshop for approximately 60 growers in December. Several leading cut flower growers from around the U.S. will lead the workshop.
A regional agricultural lending library throught the Southern Adirondack Library System.
Developing a web site for grazing farms to access information about changing forage quality throughout the season. The information will be based on samples taken throughout 5 counties throughout South Central NY.
View Final Report (.pdf) | View Additional Material (.pdf)
A small farm marketing project that aims to increase sales of local farm products to area food establishments. Funding for this project will pay for a series of workshops where producers and area restaurants will discuss seasonal and product availability, preparation of fresh farm products, and delivery mechanisms.
A workshop that will network local agritourism businesses to develop business skills, joint promotions, and enhancement of agritourism in the area.
View Final Report (.pdf) | View Workshop Brochure (.pdf)
This project will provide literature and point-of-purchase racks at Wyoming County farmer's markets and farm stands. Racks will be located at convenient places in the market and at the vendor's stands. Farmers will also receive tips and suggestions for better marketing their produce.
An informational workshop on aspects of pastured poultry production, nutrient management, and processing.
This project will involve small-scale farmers and backyard gardeners in providing produce for weekly, consignment stands by middle and high school youth from the Cooperative Extension Rural Youth Service Program.
In cooperation with Penn State Cooperative Extension and Rutgers Cooperative Extension, extension educators in southeastern NY will plan, promote, and host this regional exposition for small farm owners, beginning farmers, and potential farmers.
Ten on-farm workshops will focus on soil fertility, manure utilization, and cultural practices to reduce expenditures while maintaining yields. The workshops will take place in Albany, Rensselaer. and Schenectady Counties.
A team of extension educators and Cornell University faculty will conduct several workshops (Feb.-Dec. 2002) and, with input from farmer participants, will develop an educational packet of farm pond management resources for extension educators and small farm owners state-wide.
View Final Report (.pdf) | View Farm Ponds Factsheet (.pdf)
Four workshops about grass-based livestock production. Two daytime workshops will be targeted to producers of beef goats, milk, poultry, sheep, and swine. These half-day seminars will be taught be world-renowned, grass based livestock producer and consultant, Joe Salatin. Two evening seminars will be offered for consumers to learn about the health advantages of grass produced meats, milk, and eggs.
A farm link program in five regions throughout the state that presents educational materials, networking opportunities between farm seekers and farm owners, professional referral resources, and extension educator training.
Developing communication networks that benefit the small farm community in Cayuga Co. They will do this through continuing a farmer networking group, as well as consumer education tools such as cooking demonstrations and food system education presentations.
A non-circulating library of references on vegetable, greenhouse, and fruit production that will be housed at the Produce Auction office.
A program for Oneida Co. dairy farmers to "brainstorm" profitable management schemes, tools, and practices that might be instituted on their farms. The program will include two days of tours of successful, local, small dairy farms and a farmer-teacher workshop.
Barnard Adams, a baleage production expert from Ontario, will conduct 2 on-farm workshops on various aspects of baleage production.
A work-group of small livestock farms will develop and implement the construction of a handling system for their livestock. They will learn humane handling techniques for working with livestock. They will then share that experience with other farmers through dialogue during farm tours.