Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County's mission is to provide research-based information for farmers, gardeners, and community members, and we coordinate the county 4H program. We seek to improve the lives of our community members and we collaborate with many agencies in the county to enhance the social and economic health of the county.
CCE Tioga serves existing and beginning farmers in Tioga County. CCE Tioga owns and operates Hilltop Community Farm and has a beginning farm incubator program that will welcome beginning farmers in the 2023 growing season. We seek to demonstrate regenerative agriculture techniques that are profitable for the farmers as well as beneficial to our local ecosystem. CCE Tioga also assists folks who are seeking land in Tioga County and will work with them to do soil reports, discuss marketing options, and connect them to resources that will help them start and establish their farm business. We will also work with realtors to connect farmers seeking lands with farms for sale.
Regions Served
Southern Tier, Tioga 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!