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Cornell's Small Farms Task Group, composed of farmers, non-governmental organizations, extension educators, and faculty, is pleased to announce the 2003 grant awards for innovative small farms programming. These grants are awarded to Cornell Cooperative Extension educators with creative program ideas targeted to smaller farms.
Out of 23 proposals and over $86,000 in requests, 14 projects were funded at a total of $30,000. For more information on specific grant projects contact the extension educator or the Cornell Cooperative Extension office listed below.
For more information about the CCE Grants Program for Innovative Small Farm Education or the Small Farms Task Group, contact Anu Rangarajan at (607) 255-1780 or ar47@cornell.edu, or visit our web site at www.smallfarms.cornell.edu.
Four to 5 conferences across New York State will emphasize farmer-to-farmer learning for both experienced graziers and those considering intensive grazing. Each conference will feature two nationally recognized dairy graziers and a local program designed by local farmers and agriservice personnel.
Three to 4 conferences across New York State will emphasize farmer-to-farmer learning for both production and marketing of grass-fed livestock. Each conference will feature two nationally recognized livestock graziers and a local program designed by local farmers and agriservice personnel.
Many small dairies could benefit by not growing all their own feed. Dairy farmers (40-80 cows) in the Capital Region will explore outsourcing strategies through a January 2003 Exposition; newsletter series; case studies; resource pakcets; and individual farm visits.
Series of 3 workshops for beginning farmers, homeowners, and established small-scale farmers interested in diversifying into small fruits in the south central NY area. Introductory workshop in March 2003 will be followed by 2 on-farm workshops in June and August.
Series of 3 workshops for beginning farmers, homeowners, and established small-scale farmers interested in diversifying into tree fruit production in the south central NY area. Introductory workshop in March 2003 will be followed by 2 on-farm workshops in spring and fall.
The "Guide to Locally-Grown Products" will be a series of 5 brochures listing producers of the whole range of farm products in Chenango County and surrounding areas. Producers listed in the guides will be asked to participate in 12 semi-monthly farmer-led educational workshops for the public.
View Final Report (.pdf) | View Consumer Guide (.pdf) | View Additional Material (.pdf)
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Seventeen out of 19 presenters at this January conference will be small-scale, low-input farmers from the central NY region and from out-of-state. Emphasis is on farmer-to-farmer learning to control costs and improve marketing for dairy, livestock, poultry, and horticultural producers.
A group of livestock producers in the Franklin County area initiated the idea for this workshop series and marketing tour, which will help them learn more about marketing opportunities, especially the possibility of cooperative marketing.
View Final Report (.pdf) | Cooperative Marketing Basics Part 1 (.ppt)
E-Commerce: Marketing Concepts for Rural Entrepreneurs (.ppt)
Marketing Success: Satisfying the needs and wants of the consumer (.ppt)
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Workshops will be offered in Jefferson and Lewis Counties for small-scale dairy farmers to help them improve management, control costs, handle stress, and share ideas during this time of very low milk prices.
Previous CCE and farmer-led initiatives have inspired a growing numer of pastured poultry enterprises in these counties. This project offers a 4-part workshop series on poultry production and marketing over the fall and winter for farmers interested in or already raising pastured poultry.
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Direct marketing has risen by 133% in the last 10 years in Yates County. Project will compile a database of direct marketers, and create a web site and print materials to further promote local farm products to the region's chefs, tourists, and residents.
One-day seminar will educate new and established equine business owners on important business management issues.
Project will work with area farmers to develop a new farmer's market at the Woodhull Resource Center; organize a 6-season, hands-on gardening course for WRC youth; and engage these youth in entrepreneurial activities at the new market.
Livestock Expo will bring together potential and established livestock producers in Oneida County as the first step in an effort to build a stronger network of farmers and tap emerging markets for locally produced, "naturally-raised" meats.