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

Chainsaw Safety & Forestry BMP's

June 13, 2025
Belmont, NY

Perfect for beginners or experienced users needing a refresher. We'll cover safety features and basic maintenance of the modern saw and learn kickback prevention techniques. Participants will be able to try on various PPE and learn ergonomic practices. Interested participants will learn to safely start up, throttle up, and turn off a saw. You may bring our own saw if you choose, there will be no cutting in this class.

FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College

June 14, 2025 : FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College
Alfred, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a morning of classroom learning, hands-on FAMACHA and 5 Point Check practice, and a pasture walk at Alfred State College's teaching farm to learn about putting IPM to work on pasture using evasive grazing techniques. An exam will be provided, and students passing the exam will receive program certification, including a FAMACHA Card.

Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop at Alfred State College

June 17, 2025 : Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop at Alfred State College
Alfred, NY

This mobile workshop will teach you what you need to know to perform fecal egg counts and understand the results of fecal egg count reduction tests at home. While focused on testing sheep and goats, this event is applicable to all ruminants and camelids.

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