Cornell Small Farms Program Our mission is to foster the sustainability of diverse, thriving small farms that contribute to food security, healthy rural communities, and the environment. We do this by encouraging small farms-focused research and extension programs and fostering collaboration in support of small farms.
Cornerstone Farm Ventures Cornerstone was founded in 2000 as a result of poultry producers asking for help in sourcing processing equipment. At the time there was not a "one stop" location for producers and processors to acquire poultry processing equipment. We took up the challenge and became dealers for several different equipment manufactures. Since 2000 we have continued to add equipment that will benefit both small backyard processors as well as federal licensed poultry and red meat plants.
Holistic Management International Holistic Management® has been restoring damaged land to health for over 25 years, and is in use today on more than 30 million acres on four continents.
NE S.A.R.E. Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program.
NYS Ag & Markets Our mission is to foster a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits producers and consumers alike. Agriculture makes up one-quarter of the State's land area and contributes immensely to the quality of life in New York State by generating economic activity and producing wholesome products to nourish our families.
NYS Department Environmental Conservation The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was created on July 1,1970 to combine in a single agency all state programs designed to protect and enhance the environment.
NYS Department of Conservation Districts The New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee is composed of voting and advisory members who represent a wide range of agricultural, environmental and other interests. The broad range of interests represented on the Committee allows it to carry out its work through a network of partnerships between state, federal and local agencies, as well as citizen interests and the private sector.
Rural Health Network of SoCNY The Mission of the Rural Health Network of South Central New York is to promote and improve the health of rural communities and strengthen each community's capacity to respond to health needs by reducing barriers and improving access and use of health and human services through advocacy, communication and partnerships.
Rural Health Service Corps The Rural Health Service Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program administered by the Rural Health Network of South Central New York. The purpose of the Rural Health Service Corps is to provide meaningful service and learning opportunities for young people committed to improving the health and lives of those living in South Central New York State.
Upper Susquehanna Coalition The Upper Susquehanna Coalition is a network of 16 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in New York and 3 Conservation Districts in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to protect and improve water quality and natural resources in the Upper Susquehanna River Basin with the involvement of citizens and agencies through education, partnerships, planning, implementation and advocating for our water resources.
USDA-NRCS NY The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) does its work through a mutual agreement with Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in New York. Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of State government where activities are governed by a locally appointed board of directors.
Technical experts are located throughout New York State. They provide assistance to private landowners and local governmental units in all aspects of natural resource protection including soil erosion control, wetland restoration, grazing management, wildlife habitat restoration, water quality improvement, livestock manure management, nutrient management and flood protection. They use nationally recognized conservation practice standards to guide this work.