The Cornell Small Farms Program works to enhance educational programming, research, and services for New York's small farm families. The program is a collaboration between campus staff, Extension educators, and other partners across the state.

Projects and resources include Small Farms News Service; beginning farmer assistance; statewide work teams on livestock processing, local markets, and grasslands utilization; research on small farm clusters and regional food systems; and professional development training for educators and service providers.

Additional Resources

Small Farm Research and Educational Resources
Resource section of the Small Farms Program website.

Just Food - providing information and resources for community supported agriculture projects (CSAs) and working to develop a just and sustainable food system in the New York City region.

Regional Farm and Food Project - farmer-focused, non-profit organization serving the Hudson-Mohawk Valley food shed which promotes sustainable agriculture and local food systems.

Nelson Farms - provides entrepreneurial agri-business opportunities and one-stop processing facilities for small scale specialty food processors, farmers, growers and producers. Project of: SUNY Morrisville

New England Small Farm Institute - promoting small farm development by providing information and training for beginning and transitioning farmers.

New York State Farmers' Direct Marketing Association - helping farmers improve their direct marketing skills through education and networking.

NY Farms! - statewide coalition committed to the future of NY farms by strengthening NY agriculture and food systems.

NY Farm Viability Institute - provides grant fuding to applied research and outreach education projects to help farms increase profitability and provide models for other farms.

USDA Small Farms Program - government resource for the small farms initiative.