Maple Syrup Production Business Summary & Analysis
Although this is a program for Missouri, there is plenty of info for people who want to begin farming, diversify their current operation, or find ways to profit from small amounts of acreage. There is a good links page browsers.
Cornell's agricultural development and diversificationprogram.
Info on deer and elk farming
New Crop Resource Online Program
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC)
A subscription service, but some info on alternatives are available free online
With sections on Field Crops, Trees and Shrubs, and Turfgrass
NYS Nursery-Landscape Association
NYSN/LA is one of the state's leading trade associations and the only organization serving the interests of nursery growers, garden center operators and landscapers and those doing business with the Green Industry throughout New York.
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
Provides info on Organic Ag. From the National Agricultural Library
and http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AP/CommunityFarmersMarkets.asp
Community Supported Agriculture Resources for Farmers or Producers
This web site is intended to help individuals identify how they can capitalize on adding value to agricultural products that will benefit the whole community. From the University of Arizona
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point for food processing
With links to related sites. Their mission is "to help develop and maintain diversified agricultural and forestry systems that enhance the economic, environmental, and social health of the Northeast for present and future generations."
Appropriate Technolgy Transfer for Rural Areas - provides technical assistance on sustainable farming production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, and innovative marketing.
Federal programs for sustainable agriculture, forestry, conservation and community development.
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Communities Network
Resources using whole systems approaches to sustainable agriculture.
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) is a small sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. We were created in 1989 to build UW sustainable agriculture research programs that respond to farmer and citizen needs...and involve them in setting research agendas. This means that human relationships are at the core of everything we do.
Since retiring from the University in early 2000, Ikerd spends most of his time writing and speaking out on issues related to sustainable agriculture with an emphasis on the economics of sustainabilty
collection of statistics, laws, literature and technical resources related to farm and ranch land protection and stewardship.
Northeast Organic Farmer's Association
Independent Organic Inspectors Association
(IOIA) is a non-profit, professional association of organic farm, livestock, and process inspectors dedicated to verification of organic production practices. IOIA was founded in 1991 by organic inspectors who recognized the need for uniform inspector processes and protocols to build inspector skills, and promote public confidence.
Upper Midwest Organic Resource Directory
Multiple Benefits of Agriculture Analysis: An Economic, Environmental & Social Analysis
Land Stewardship Project 651/653-0618; e-mail lspwbl@landstewardshipproject.org
www.landstewardshipproject.org
FLO markets organic produce, grown by farmer members, throughout New York State
Agriculture, Food & Communities
With links to Small Farm (in NYS), Farming Alternatives, and Community Food Systems, this program integrates and coordinates Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' teaching, research and extension activities in the areas of small farms, community food systems, and community agriculture development. At this site you can learn about these activities and easily access information about projects and organizations within New York State, regionally, and nationally that are working to promote communities with sustainable food and agriculture systems.
Working to meet the needs of the small farm community, provides links and information.
The Small Farm's Digest is a free quarterly publication from the USDA which features small farm operator profiles as well as growing and marketing resources and events from around the United States that are relevant to the small farm sector.
List of Alternative Crops and Enterprises for Small Farm Diversification
Farmers and farm advisors can use the lengthy compilation to identify alternative crops, unusual livestock, and innovative farming enterprises. In addition to the list, the site provides links to online documents, organizations, databases, and other websites that can help farmers assess and implement alternatives in their farming operations.
The Small Dairy Resource Book, a 56-page annotated bibliography of books, periodicals, videos and other materials on farmstead dairy processing, is intended for farmers and others interested in adding value to dairy products. Resources cover such topics as on-farm cheesemaking, ice cream, butter, dairy processing, raising dairy animals, business & marketing, food safety, and feeds & grazing. Ideal for extension agents and other agricultural educators. Now available online, or can be purchased from SARE
New York State Dairy Farm Profitability and Productivity Project
Archives of an educational newsletter of Cornell Cooperative Extension Chautauqua/Cattaraugus Counties to help keep dairy farmers informed of changing market factors affecting the dairy industry.
Cornell Program on Dairy Markets & Policy
Cow Stress and Well-being publications
Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance
Dairy Record Keeping Software from Chautauqua County
Papers from theDairyPrac (Australia) conference - topics of herd health, farm management, environment, pastures & silage, farm hoasting, and processing. Hosted by Dairy Page (Australian Dairy Farmers)
Information for the Dairy Professional
Providing links to sites of interest for the dairy farmer and articles of interest for the consumer.
A fun page with everything you want to know about cows and milk.
Committed to providing consumers with dairy products that are safe, high quality and produced in a responsible manner that is cost effective for milk producers.
Designing feeding for Natural and Organic Pork
from MN
from OK State
from NetVet
IPM for Sheep, Goats and Swine
State Pork Producer Associations
Northeast Sheep and Goat Marketing Program
Empire State Meat Goat Producers Association
University of MD
from Net Vet, info on sheep, goats and llamas
IPM for Sheep, Goats and Swine
Direct Marketing Llamas and Alpacas
Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association
Info on deer and elk farming
from Net Vet
at Cornell University
Information for Fruit Growers facing a changing Industry
Cornell Department of Horticulture
Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Production
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station
Working to develop good farming, food storage, and processing practices while safeguarding the environment, increasing market share for New York producers, and assuring consumers safe, reasonably-priced, high-quality fruits and vegetables.
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Capital District Vegetable Team
Hudson Valley Regional Fruit Program
Grower and Consumer information on apples grown in New York State, with links to many sites of interest.
FLO markets organic produce, grown by farmer members, throughout New York State
NYS Dept of Ag and Markets guide to farm produce and farmers markets.
Maple Syrup Production Business Summary & Analysis
NY Forage Yield Testing Program
Cornell University
Forage Livestock Systems Program
at Cornell
from University of Wisconsin
US Dairy Forage Research Center
NY FarmNet has, in the past, maintained a list of places to obtain hay, especially in years where forages are scarce. With the advent of the internet there are now many services available to farmers seeking hay. Below is a partial list of these services. It is not the intention of NY FarmNet to promote any one resource over another. This information is passed along as a resource, but FarmNet encourages you to continue to also seek hay sources locally and regionally by reading the local papers and contacting local cooperative extension and agribusinesses.
The USDA Farm Service Agency Hay Net website. FSA has developed this website for producers to list information concerning the need for hay or the availability of hay.
Alberta (Canada) Department of Agriculture General Store
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
from Iowa State U
Michigan State University Forage Information Systems
Penn State Forage for Sale Site
University of Wyoming Extension Hay Hotline Web Page
A new website aimed at helping farmers, ranchers, and the general public, learn the latest information about the new farm bill. Announcing the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program
brought to you as a joint venture between Cornell University and Michigan State University
information for program sign-up & top news.
Ohio State Agricultural, Environmental and Developmental Economics
Offers the Farm Payment Program Calculator - A useful tool for farmers who need to determine their farm payments from the farm bill related to grain crops. Note: this is a tool to aid program participation decisions. It will not deal with all individual farm conditions.
a 2-page summary of the EQIP funding in the freshly signed FarmBill.
a pdf file of a complete summary of the Conservation Title from USDA NRCS
The 2002 farm bill: provisions and economic implications. A side-by-side comparison
to subscribe to a mailing list
Agriculture Network Information Center (AgNIC)
USDA Economic Research Service