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Editor’s Letter Winter 2026
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Dear farmers and friends, We are excited to close out our first year of producing our podcast, Small Farms Radio. For more than two decades, the Cornell Small Farms Program has supported small farms across New York State and beyond. We have seen how farmers work tirelessly to keep their farms viable in a system…
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New and Emerging Farmers Gravitate Toward Collaboration in New York State
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The Cornell Small Farms Program’s Futuro en Ag project supports Spanish-speaking and bilingual new and emerging farmers. We have observed these farmers come together to create collaborative agricultural ventures that begin rooted in pre-existing trust. New York State agriculture is in the midst of a demographic transformation that is not only redefining who works the…
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Finding the Tractor That Fits Your Farm
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For farmers deciding whether it is time to invest in a tractor, the stakes are high. A tractor can open the door to greater efficiency and safer work, or it can become an expensive mismatch. The recent two-day Tractor Operations and Safety Workshop hosted by Cornell Small Farms led participants through the basics of tractor…
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Cornell IPM and CCE Help Tree Farms Deck the Halls Sustainably
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How the spirit of collaboration and problem-solving extends across New York’s Christmas tree industry. Christmas tree farming is more than a holiday tradition in New York; it’s a vital part of the state’s economy. Spanning more than 22,000 acres and generating up to $22 million in annual sales, the industry delivers festive cheer while sustaining…
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Systems and Economic Data for High Tunnel Melon Production
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Research results by Cornell University Regional Vegetable Specialist Elisabeth Hodgdon, Ph.D., and Regional Agriculture Business Specialist Lindsey Pashow provide growers with data and insight into the production and economic factors that influence the opportunity to profitably produce cantaloupe in a high tunnel environment. Increasing consumer interest in local foods availability and the proliferation of high…
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Cornell IPM Marks 40 Years of Protecting Crops, Communities
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The invasive spotted lanternfly officially hit home this year, appearing on Cornell’s Ithaca campus and across the Finger Lakes region. Its presence is especially concerning for local vineyards, as this pest poses a serious threat to grape production. But for Cornell IPM, this is exactly the kind of challenge it was built to face. Established…
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Small Steps, Big Vision: Oyster Farming on Long Island’s Great South Bay
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Mike Miezianka and Ray Smith, founders of Toasted Oysters, are building a viable farm business on Long Island’s Great South Bay. Mike Miezianka and Ray Smith have found a way to beat the average Long Island commute time by almost seventy-five percent. They take a boat. After a fifteen-minute crossing of Great South Bay, their…
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Futuro en Ag Team Wraps Up Ambitious Season of Farmer Education
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Puede leer este artículo en español aquí. The team led five bilingual Farm Field Days from Central New York to Long Island, hosted a monthly cohort-based Farm Field School in the Hudson Valley, and ran a hybrid course on collaborative agriculture. On a hot August day in the Hudson Valley, farmers and farm employees gathered…
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Farmers, Scientists Partner to Support Biodiversity on New York Dairy Farms
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The push for sustainability metrics for the dairy industry is ever growing. This includes metrics for air and water quality, water use, and most recently above-ground biodiversity. We sat down with members of the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) to learn about measuring on-farm, above-ground biodiversity in upstate New York. New York dairy farms are…
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Cornell Creates Transformative Tech for Wine Industry
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Cornell research led by Gavin Sacks is helping E&J Gallo Winery in Modesto, California, examine large amounts of grape samples during harvest for potential contaminants that affect the flavor and aroma of wines. Every day during harvest season, E&J Gallo Winery, based in Modesto, California, collects up to 300 grape samples for screening – to…
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