Survey: Supporting Sustainable Pest Management across NYS – How can we help?
This survey is part of an effort by Cornell Cooperative Extension to assess the pest management needs of the greater NYS urban agriculture community.
Upcoming deadlines for Agricultural Conservation Easement Programs
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing two application deadlines for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) for fiscal year 2023 funding for New York State. November 25 is the first application deadline.
Governor Hochul Announces $18.1 Million for Development of Innovative Nature-Based Solutions to Lower Emissions and Sequester Carbon
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $18.1 million is now available through the Natural Carbon Solutions Innovation Challenge for the development of innovative nature-based solutions that lower emissions and sequester carbon through novel products and services.
Please Help With Two Surveys on Weed Control Technology and Herbicide Resistance
These are two, quick and anonymous surveys. Thank you for your help!
2022 NY Soil Health Field Day Series Recap and Call for Suggestions
Thank you to all the speakers, partner organizations, host farms, and more than 570 individuals who participated in and made our 2022 Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day series possible!
New York Soil Health Awarded Mini-Grants to 11 Organizations
“The offering of mini-grants is designed to encourage expanding soil health research, education, and awareness to communities across NYS,” said Debbie Aller, New York Soil Health program coordinator.
Northeast Farmers: tell us about tree planting on your farm!
If you self-identify as a farmer AND are in the Northeast US, we’d like to hear your perspective, interest, and need around tree planting. The survey will close on October 15, 2022.
Status of Soil Health on Long Island Farms Report
This report is the first regional characterization effort and documents our current knowledge of soil health on farmland in Suffolk County, Long Island.
Sustainable practices linked to farm size in organic farming
Researchers at Cornell University, U.C. Berkeley, and The Nature Conservancy surveyed 542 organic fruit and vegetable farmers about the use of eight agroecological practices.
New York Soil Health and partners announce 2022 Field Day Series
The New York Soil Health Alliance and the New York Soil Health Initiative announce the 2022 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series. Running from May-August, the statewide series can be found from Long Island to Western NY, Northern NY, and Central and Eastern NY.