Primary Contact
Nicole Yeo-Solano
Through Farmer Assistance, GrowNYC provides business development technical assistance to aspiring and established Greenmarket producers to ensure their long-term viability. GrowNYC Farmer Assistance achieves this goal through three primary programs: the Beginning Farmer, Established Farmer, and Strategic Marketing Programs.
As a Regional Navigator for Farmland for a New Generation New York, GrowNYC Farmer Assistance provides one-on-one land access assistance to graduates from its Farm Beginning Training Course, including business planning for land access, land visits and assessments, and lease creation and review.
Servicios en español disponibles para agricultores y propietarios.
Regions Served
Capital Region, Albany County, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Washington County, Hudson Valley, Dutchess County, Ulster County, Sullivan County, Orange County, Putnam County, Westchester County, Rockland County, Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City, Bronx County, Brooklyn County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond 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!