Farmer success stories to inspire and share. Community building begins here. Hear directly from Latino/a/x farmers as they discuss their unique pathway to Ag success and how they rose to challenges along the way.
In the Orchard I am Free
Silvia and Sergio enrolled in a Cornell Small Farms professional development series for Spanish-speaking farm owners and managers. Upon graduating from the course, the couple sought to expand their knowledge through the Smart Farming Team program, working alongside Miguel Saviroff, bilingual Ag Consultant. In the video, Sergio’s presence and skill as a storyteller allow his determination, grit, and his optimism to shine through.
Watch the Spanish Version / Watch the video in English
The Labor Ready Farmer
This short video series features four Latino farmers who have climbed the ladder from farm laborer to farm manager. Each story highlights the individuals’ pathway to success, as well as personal advice for future Latino/a/x agricultural leaders. The goal of this video series is to introduce the NYS farming community to successful Latino/a/x farmers.
Lake Ontario’s New Generation of Hispanic Employees, Future Leaders, and Innovators
Discover the importance of communication and professionalism in the context of orchard management and leadership. A retrospective article on the Western New York Spanish language Summer Fruit Tour takes an in-depth look at the next generation of agriculture entrepreneurs.
Celebrating the Success of NYS LatinX Agriculture Leaders & Entrepreneurs
What Mario Miranda Sazo began in 2015 as a small gathering of Spanish-speaking orchardists and farmers has grown into an annual tradition in Western New York’s Lake Ontario Fruit (LOF) region with the help of the Cornell Small Farms and New York State Integrated Pest Management Programs. Read on to discover what Latina/Latino collaboration at Cornell looks like in the community.
