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.

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/

Field Crops

Dairy

Business

Livestock

Grains

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December 5, 2025
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We hope you will join us on December 5th for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn about research and education projects, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success.

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Resources

GENERAL

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Veterinarians

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Feed Mills

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Fertilizer and Lime

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Sheep Shearers

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Meat Processing

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Tax Preparers

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Equipment Rental

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Equipment Sales/Serv

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Farm Fence Install

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Farm Stores

SWNY Agribusiness Directory - Field & Forage Seed