Resources

ResourcesWe 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

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Veterinarians


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1isagxiMUqNwELlWOMmfVuzw1vwLD7YX1/view?usp=sharing


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Feed Mills

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hbph1YZoP5tKR-7eL9Lv7xm4bi3V4kEG/view?usp=sharing


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Fertilizer and Lime

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v2caPcCL7Fvv1-r_EVFpTyW6rADPmAxn/view?usp=sharing


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Sheep Shearers

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RItvT2YRzuDBqfxFlC1X_6K_c8snr-J7/view?usp=sharing


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Meat Processing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5R2LSA8ETx4IXVvTbnQkZEvKfGeWnNH/view?usp=sharing


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Tax Preparers

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VSLV4qFnHUmcMWzUn5WBZ6LhbgUsh0Oe/view?usp=sharing


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Equipment Rental

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahilUnb4nwro1QvVXDzkFpX5QuhAnGwf/view?usp=drive_link


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Equipment Sales/Serv

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N8jxcdmmIaWWOpi5lwBLvcwsQhtNpz7M/view?usp=drive_link


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Farm Fence Install

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KAfTv3OA6sRLP4v-vhBXlOY1fLDmQS8/view?usp=drive_link


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Farm Stores

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dCBgdNKX0iXJR_qqAl13k_ozbzaSVAGM/view?usp=drive_link


SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Field & Forage Seed

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qmDe8CUmLMRBvlKFRFiVVdIDL3MjubhQ/view?usp=drive_link


Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)

The Cornell Cooperative Extension website provides an overview of CCE programs across New York State.

http://cce.cornell.edu


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.

http://cnal.cals.cornell.edu


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


Grazing Heifers: An Opportunity

An Overview of economics and 10 Fact Sheets covering the resources required to operate a farm owned heifer grazing system or contracting with a Custom Grazer.

https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cornell.edu/dist/4/7493/files/2012/04/Booklet-1dt7xgk.pdf


Guide to Direct Marketing Livestock and Poultry

A Resource Guide to Direct Market Livestock and Poultry helps to clarify and explain the complex laws in layman terms, discussing slaughtering and processing at the custom, state, and federal levels and guiding farmers through the logistics of the various market channels.

http://smallfarms.cornell.edu/resource-guide-to-direct-marketing-livestock-and-poultry/


BUSINESS

Cornell Small Farms Program

http://www.smallfarms.cornell.edu


NE Beginning Farmer Program

http://nebeginningfarmers.org/



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Upcoming Events

MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward

April 14, 2026
Springville, NY

April 14th from 11am-1pm

Education sessions by:

  • CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops 
  • Springville Veterinary Services, P.C.
  • Quality Milk Production Services


New York Application for Dairy of Distinction

April 15, 2026

Purpose of Program

Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining a well-kept farmstead. 

Virtual Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats

April 23, 2026 : Virtual Fecal Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats

Amy Barkley and Rachel Moody, Livestock Specialists with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will take attendees through the why, how, and interpretation of fecal egg count testing for sheep and goats using the McMaster method. 

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