Every year, as the presses churn and the sweet smell of cider fills the autumn air, more than 4 million tons of apple byproducts are hauled off as animal feed, compost or landfill waste. But a new @CornellCALS study offers apple skins, seeds, cores, and pulp a different ending —

We're hosting a New York Small Farms Summit this December! This one-day event will bring together farmers and service providers to learn about research and education projects, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success:

Want to learn about an innovative, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation? Join our hands-on workshop this Saturday at Dilmin Hill Student Farm in Ithaca, NY. Register now:

Webinars begin TONIGHT for our Stress Reduction for Farmers course! Join to learn about Holistic Management tools, how to conduct an annual review, establish priorities, and create an achievable plan. Connect with peers for support and encouragement:

Want to learn basics in #mushroom identification, life cycle, and how #mushrooms can help solve community level challenges? Join our course "Identifying and Partnering with Mushrooms in #Farms, #Gardens and #Forests," beginning live webinars tonight:

Interested in improving your technical and business knowledge to benefit your #farming operation? Enroll now for our online courses on #farm finances, #cattle, #pigs, #mushrooms, #land health, and stress management. Webinars begin as soon as this evening:

In our latest newsletter, we shared a hands-on #agroforesty workshop, training for farmer #veterans, and more events we're hosting. There's also funding opportunities, job openings such as our own for a bilingual #farm educator, #farmer resources, & more: https://t.co/sot4pBjPyp.

Want a #farm business that runs smoothly, so you have time for off-farm interests and less stress? Join our Stress Reduction for #Farmers course and gain tools that will help you approach #farming with intention. Webinars begin next Wednesday, 9/24:

Your mind is one of the most important tools on your #farm. Enhance your business and technical skills to progress toward your #farming goals by joining our online courses during the live instruction season beginning this fall. Learn more and register:

The Cornell Produce Safety Alliance has trained over 100,000 fruit and vegetable growers, packers, educators, and regulatory personnel in the safety of produce — equipping them with the science they need to keep consumers safe. Learn how Cornell research is making an impact.

The debut episode of our Small Farms Radio podcast explores "Who Is A Farmer?" We share an array of perspectives on how our definition of #farmer, and the words we use to describe them, shape interactions with agriculture and community. Listen now: https://t.co/pnzDUQ9QRh

Cornell researchers are sharing the latest, trusted bird flu information globally and in New York state through the Avian Flu Resource Center and Cornell Cooperative Extension, serving the public, farmers, wildlife experts, health agencies, and veterinarians. Learn how Cornell

We're seeking a Program Coordinator to support our robust online course portfolio and oversee all program budgets, and a Program Assistant to support resources and training for military veterans interested in farming. Learn more and apply by May 31:

Waterhemp is among the most destructive weeds U.S. growers contend with, & new research from @cornellweedsci, @LynnSosnoskie & other collaborators has confirmed that waterhemp populations in NYS are resistant to one of the most common herbicides.

#Farmers from across the #FingerLakes region are invited to an upcoming farmer #wellness event, hosted by our Growing Together project. Join us for this free event in Ithaca, NY, on Tuesday, 4/29. Space is limited, learn more and register now:

We are hiring, and the application is now open for our newest team member, Program Extension Aide III- Veteran Program Assistant. Play a key role in helping enhance the resources and training available to military veterans interested in farming, apply now:

Now is a great time to grow your #farm knowledge before the growing season. Our fourth and final block of online courses will start live instruction next week, with courses on #farm business, #grazing management, #soil health, growing #fruits, and more: https://t.co/auSlon3T0s ⠀

Want to have #farm products available well before (or long after) other local #growers? Join our Season Extension with High Tunnels course and learn how you can grow your #farms product availability. Live instruction begins Wednesday 2/26:

Grape growers face unprecedented threats to quality and yield due to invasive species. 🍇 To help growers combat these challenges, The New York State IPM Program has appointed a new grape IPM coordinator to work with growers across New York state. https://t.co/llzN79KkqF

Interested in grazing #livestock? Join our Grazing Management course to learn how managed #grazing can improve your #farm's triple bottom line. Live instruction begins Tuesday 2/25. Learn more and register: