Cornell Small Farms Program

Kwesi Joseph, an urban garden specialist with CCE’s Harvest New York team, got his start experimenting with compost and learning soil from the ground up. Today, that work shows up in NYC community gardens — building growing spaces, improving soil, and expanding access to fresh food. Learn more: cals.cornell.edu/news/2026/03/f…

On the latest episode of Small Farms Radio, we spoke about all things pee-cycling with @CornellCALS Dr. Rebecca Nelson. We discussed the crop nutrient, financial, and human health contexts of pee-cycling on small farms and home gardens. Listen now: ow.ly/1bql50YBTtS

In our new Give Trees a Chance newsletter, a quarterly email from our #agroforestry team, we share exciting news and upcoming events on #trees, #mushrooms, #nuts, #silvopasture and more: ow.ly/Esv950YBf9v

Make sure you are ready to work on the farm and in the field by learning from a physical therapist how to assess, self-treat and prevent upper and lower back injuries. Join us on Tuesday, 3/31, at 2 p.m. Learn more and register: ow.ly/he9R50YyLEH

Today we celebrate National #AgDay and the theme of "Together We Grow." In our latest newsletter, our director shared the importance of our #farm community. We also shared upcoming events, our latest podcast episode, funding and job opportunities: ow.ly/6z2550Yymqo

In the latest Cornell Small Farms newsletter, we shared farmer learning opportunities, agroforestry updates, upcoming events, ag job openings, and more. We've also moved to a new email platform. If you are not seeing our emails, check your spam folders! ow.ly/ZxiT50Yig1x

We’re pleased to announce the awardees of the 2026 Cornell Atkinson + @nature_org collaborative research awards. Together @Cornell & TNC researchers will advance solutions for biodiversity, resilient coasts, flood risk management + climate-smart ag. ➡️news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/0…

Take your farm business to the next level and enroll now in our online courses. Learn to expand your scope of production, navigate financial risks, and market your products. Webinars for this final block of courses begin next week. Register now: ow.ly/rOfE50YhhHh

Every year, as the presses churn and the sweet smell of cider fills the autumn air, more than 4 million tons of apple byproducts are hauled off as animal feed, compost or landfill waste. But a new @CornellCALS study offers apple skins, seeds, cores, and pulp a different ending — inside commercial beef meatballs. Learn more at news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/0….

We're hosting a New York Small Farms Summit this December! This one-day event will bring together farmers and service providers to learn about research and education projects, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success: ow.ly/C7II50X5aST

Want to learn about an innovative, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation? Join our hands-on workshop this Saturday at Dilmin Hill Student Farm in Ithaca, NY. Register now: ow.ly/KHSS50X2tlF

Webinars begin TONIGHT for our Stress Reduction for Farmers course! Join to learn about Holistic Management tools, how to conduct an annual review, establish priorities, and create an achievable plan. Connect with peers for support and encouragement: smallfarmcourses.com/p/bf-210-stres…

Want to learn basics in #mushroom identification, life cycle, and how #mushrooms can help solve community level challenges? Join our course "Identifying and Partnering with Mushrooms in #Farms, #Gardens and #Forests," beginning live webinars tonight: ow.ly/EvvK50X12TP

Interested in improving your technical and business knowledge to benefit your #farming operation? Enroll now for our online courses on #farm finances, #cattle, #pigs, #mushrooms, #land health, and stress management. Webinars begin as soon as this evening: ow.ly/atSo50X0nY6

In our latest newsletter, we shared a hands-on #agroforesty workshop, training for farmer #veterans, and more events we're hosting. There's also funding opportunities, job openings such as our own for a bilingual #farm educator, #farmer resources, & more: ow.ly/H6zl50WZzxB.

Want a #farm business that runs smoothly, so you have time for off-farm interests and less stress? Join our Stress Reduction for #Farmers course and gain tools that will help you approach #farming with intention. Webinars begin next Wednesday, 9/24: ow.ly/RcGL50WYYaZ

Your mind is one of the most important tools on your #farm. Enhance your business and technical skills to progress toward your #farming goals by joining our online courses during the live instruction season beginning this fall. Learn more and register: ow.ly/FtZM50WFomw

The Cornell Produce Safety Alliance has trained over 100,000 fruit and vegetable growers, packers, educators, and regulatory personnel in the safety of produce — equipping them with the science they need to keep consumers safe. Learn how Cornell research is making an impact. Cornell.edu/Research

The debut episode of our Small Farms Radio podcast explores "Who Is A Farmer?" We share an array of perspectives on how our definition of #farmer, and the words we use to describe them, shape interactions with agriculture and community. Listen now: ow.ly/V2ik50W7Wzn

Cornell researchers are sharing the latest, trusted bird flu information globally and in New York state through the Avian Flu Resource Center and Cornell Cooperative Extension, serving the public, farmers, wildlife experts, health agencies, and veterinarians. Learn how Cornell research is making an impact. Cornell.edu/research