Resources
We have compiled a list of useful resources for farmers, consultants and agri-business professionals, organized by category. We hope that these websites can provide you with additional information and guidance. GENERAL
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
The Cornell Cooperative Extension website provides an overview of CCE programs across New York State.
Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program
The vision of the Cornell University's Nutrient Management Spear Program is to assess current knowledge, identify research and educational needs, conduct applied, field and laboratory-based research, facilitate technology and knowledge transfer, and aid in the on-farm implementation of beneficial strategies for field crop nutrient management, including timely application of organic and inorganic nutrient sources to improve profitability and competitiveness of New York State farms while protecting the environment. For more information about our program activities see our latest (3-2-2013) Program Report.
Cornell Field Crops Home Page
Providing timely field crops, soil and pest management information to the agricultural community of New York State.
http://www.fieldcrops.org/Pages/Home.aspx
What's Cropping Up
Newsletter for New York Field Crops and Soils
http://css.cals.cornell.edu/cals/css/extension/cropping-up/index.cfm
NYS IPM Program
Developing sustainable ways to manage pests and help people to use methods that minimize environmental, health, and economic risks.
http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/
The Cornell Nutrient Analysis Laboratory
Provide accurate and cost effective analysis of soil (Cornell Soil Health Test, Illinois Soil Nutrient Test, other specialized soil tests), plant and water samples.
Cornell Soil Health
Information to help you return your soil to a healthy state or keep an already good soil productive.
http://soilhealth.cals.cornell.edu
Precision Agriculture
An excellent website for Precision Agriculture Resources.
http://www.aces.edu/anr/precisionag/
BUSINESS
Cornell Small Farms Program
http://www.smallfarms.cornell.edu
NE Beginning Farmer Program
http://nebeginningfarmers.org/
GUIDELINES
Cornell Guide for Integrated Field Crop Management
http://ipmguidelines.org/FieldCrops/Default.aspx
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
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January 25, 2022
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This five-part series empowers farm women to prepare and analyze their own financial statements, enhance farm business decision making, and effectively communicate with their team.
Net Zero for NY Dairy - What You Need to Know
February 2 - February 3, 2022
This conference has gathered dairy industry experts to shed light on what "getting to net zero" means for dairy producers.
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