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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Upcoming Events

Driving Efficiency in Dairy & Exploring the Irish Experience

September 29, 2025
Rock Stream, NY

This workshop series will feature in-depth presentation and discussion led by Dr. Padraig French who is the Head of Livestock Systems and the Dairy Enterprise Leader at Teagasc (the Irish version of USDA). Dr. French will focus on the critical success factors for Irish dairy, which include pasture utilization, labor efficiency and managing for seasonal calving. The discussion will focus on ways that U.S. dairy farmers can use some of the Irish dairy techniques to become more profitable with grass farming.

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Silvopasture on a Shoestring

October 7, 2025
Franklinville, NY

Join Joshua Greene, Director of Education at Trees For Graziers, Jonathan Bates, Statewide Agroforestry Educator, and Lynn Bliven, owner of Wild Geese Farm for a full day training event that will include classroom and hands-on sessions. The focus will be on DIY silvopasture projects on small grazing farms. We will address the practical considerations of tree establishment, protection, and maintenance while learning how silvopasture can help address your farm's resource concerns and enhance livestock grazing.

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Dairy Systems and Technology Showcase

November 4, 2025
South Dayton, NY

FREE event with Pro-Dairy!

Enjoy a guided facility walk through of new dairy systems and technologies at Eden Valley Creamery and Miller's Dairy Farm.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

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