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

Optimizing the Economic Return of Pasture-Raised Slow-Growth and Conventional Broilers - Webinar

October 15, 2025
November 13, 2025
: Optimizing the Economic Return of Pasture-Raised Slow-Growth and Conventional Broilers - Webinar

Over the past three years, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked with nearly 40 small farmers across NYS to gather information on the true costs of raising broilers (meat chickens) on pasture. This presentation is a summary of the findings of this research project. 

Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop - East Aurora

October 21, 2025 : Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop - East Aurora
East Aurora, NY

This workshop will explain why regularly testing fecal egg counts can help you with understanding your animals' parasite loads and dewormer resistance. Attendees have the opportunity to prepare and evaluate fresh fecal samples under the microscope and practice interpretations.

Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop - Jamestown

October 30, 2025 : Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop - Jamestown
Jamestown, NY

This workshop will explain why regularly testing fecal egg counts can help you with understanding your animals' parasite loads and dewormer resistance. Attendees have the opportunity to prepare and evaluate fresh fecal samples under the microscope and practice interpretations.

Announcements

Herbicide Resistance Screening

We are screening weed species for herbicide resistance.

Species we are looking for include, but aren't limited to:
  • Tall Waterhemp
  • Palmer Amaranth
  • Marestail
  • Redroot Pigweed
  • Foxtails
  • Common Lambsquarters
  • Common Ragweed

Reach out to Katelyn Miller at 716-640-2047 or km753@cornell.edu for more information.