About the Organization
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County is a small non-profit focused on farmland protection, agritourism, and market development opportunities for farmers. Our county adopted a Farmland Protection and Food System Plan in 2022 with very robust conservation goals and we work closely with Adirondack Land Trust to make that work possible. Our county is extremely high risk for farmland loss, so we prioritize business planning and succession planning support that facilitates smooth farmland transition.
Regional Navigator Services
Our office focuses on 1:1 marketing, business, and succession planning consultations. Our Adirondack Harvest program leader takes point on analytics, SEO, site development, social media, posting schedules, strategies, etc. I take lead on business plan development, record keeping, farm finances, basic succession planning, and connecting farmers with appropriate service providers. Much of this work has been grant funded in the past, but we offer these services independently of grants.
Reach out to us for support in the following areas:
- Consultation or Mediation
- Farm Business Planning or Marketing
- Farm Financing
- Farmland Protection
- Finding and Evaluating Farmland
- Farmland Lease Development
- Farm Legal Guidance
- Farm Transfer and Estate Planning
Regions Served
North Country, Essex County
Ag Updates
Farmer Housing Matching Portal
Growing Homes has created a house matching portal to provide access to affordable rentals for farmers and farmworkers in the Hudson Valley region! You can create a listing as a farmer housing home seeker or home provider.
New York Farm Transition Advisors Directory
NY Farm Transition Advisors Directory is designed to be an accessible and inclusive referral resource that is available to farmers, farmland owners and ag service professionals working through farm transitions and farmland access in New York State.
Farmland Owner Resource Hub
Are you a landowner looking to support farmland preservation by making your land available to farmers? Maybe you want to learn more about how you can steward your farmland with sustainable practices in mind? Or maybe you have goals you’d like to achieve that ensures the future of your farm? Check out the Farmland Owner Hub to explore various topics.
Looking for an on farm job or have a farm job you are hiring for?
Are you looking for a farm job? Are you a farm looking to hire help? Check out the 'Find a Farm Job' page on the New York Farmland Finder website!