Primary Contact
Katelyn Walley-Stoll
The Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension offers educational programming and research based information to agricultural producers, growers, and agribusinesses in the five county region of Southwestern New York. Our specialists work with Cornell Faculty and Extension Educators statewide to address the issues that impact the agricultural industry and provide services to farms of all sizes and production techniques. The educational programming and support that we offer ranges from workshops to on-farm events, and invludes one-on-one consultations. Our program is designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of our region's diverse agricultural community. A partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations in these five counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie & Steuben.
Our program is prepared to work with beginning farmers, retiring landowners, and diversifying farms that are in operation in SWNY and are producing in the areas of dairy, livestock, and field crops. We offer educational classes, electronic and paper resources, and one-on-one consulting.
Regions Served
Southern Tier, Steuben County, Western, Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Erie County
Ag Updates
Applications Open for Dairy Funding Accelerator Program
The Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) has opened applications for its upcoming Northeast Dairy Funding Accelerator (DFA) program. The 20-month intensive training curriculum will combine virtual and in-person sessions, as well as group and personalized Business Technical Assistance (BTA) training to help each participant meet their individualized needs. Funding for the program is being provided by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). Applications are being accepted until December 1, 2023.
The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship Program is seeking participants!
The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship (CAMF) Program is designed to empower farmers and agricultural advisors to gain and share both the knowledge and tools needed to be resilient in the face of climate uncertainty. This cohort-based learning opportunity is for farmers and agricultural advisors who are interested in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and planning, as well as peer-to-peer networking and support. Applications are due by midnight on November 11th, 2023.
Register Now for Cornell Small Farms Online Courses!
Are you thinking about starting a small farm? Do you already have a farm that you're looking to expand? Invest in your professional development and you'll see the returns in your business. The Cornell Small Farms Program offers a suite of more than 30 online courses, primarily taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension educators, to help farmers improve their technical and business skills.
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!