Beginning Farms

Beginning Farms"There are many resources available to beginning farmers in the Northern Region. For those looking for information on funding available and other information resources to start a new farming operation, see the links listed below. If you would like further assistance, please contact a regional team member."



FSA Offices- http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=ny&agency=fsa

Farm Credit East's Farm Start Program- https://www.farmcrediteast.com/en/Products-and-Services/FarmStart.aspx

USDA Small Farm Funding- http://ric.nal.usda.gov/small-farm-funding

NY Ag and Markets Grant Funding- http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/RFPS.html

NY Ag and Markets Farming Programs- http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/Programs.html

Cornell's Northeast Beginning Farmer's Project- http://www.nebeginningfarmers.org/








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Program Sponsorship for the "Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series"

January 9, 2024

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Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: March 1, 2022

"Transition Cow Tuesdays" and "Healthy, Hardy, Heifers!" Webinar Recording Links


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Last Modified: February 5, 2019





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Upcoming Events

Program Sponsorship for the "Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series"

January 9, 2024

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March 1, 2024

Announcements

USDA to Provide More Than $3 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 - The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying disasters occurring in 2022.

Click here for more information and application process.


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