Adapted from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s blog post Education and training to help farmers manage risks related to food production and the natural resources that underlie that production – as well as all manner of financial, marketing, and legal risks – can play a critical role in keeping farmers on the land and helping a […]
Adapted from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s blog post Education and training to help farmers manage risks related to food production and the natural resources that underlie that production – as well as all manner of financial, marketing, and legal risks – can play a critical role in keeping farmers on the land and helping a […]
The UDSA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking public input for the expansion of the Food Safety Outreach Program. Public comments will be accepted through 5pm EST January 31, 2017. NIFA will host a virtual listening session on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST). […]
The UDSA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking public input for the expansion of the Food Safety Outreach Program. Public comments will be accepted through 5pm EST January 31, 2017. NIFA will host a virtual listening session on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST). […]
On December 20, 2016, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the results of the Local Food Marketing Practices Survey. This much anticipated release provides concrete numbers to quantify the impact of local farms on the economy. Nationally, food marketed locally, including value-added products such as cheese, brought in $8.7 billion in revenue. USDA provides results […]
On December 20, 2016, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the results of the Local Food Marketing Practices Survey. This much anticipated release provides concrete numbers to quantify the impact of local farms on the economy. Nationally, food marketed locally, including value-added products such as cheese, brought in $8.7 billion in revenue. USDA provides results […]
In November 2016, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) opened the sign-up period for the newly revamped Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The CSP provides technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to implement and improve conservation practices on their working lands. The reinvented CSP includes many positive new provisions including the continuation of the minimum contract […]
In November 2016, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) opened the sign-up period for the newly revamped Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The CSP provides technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to implement and improve conservation practices on their working lands. The reinvented CSP includes many positive new provisions including the continuation of the minimum contract […]
Happy New Year! We’re excited to kick off 2016 working with partners like you to create sustainable, just and resilient regional farm and food systems! NESAWG has begun a strategic planning process to help shape the course of our vision and mission. As part of that process, we are looking for input from YOU, our […]
Happy New Year! We’re excited to kick off 2016 working with partners like you to create sustainable, just and resilient regional farm and food systems! NESAWG has begun a strategic planning process to help shape the course of our vision and mission. As part of that process, we are looking for input from YOU, our […]
Last week, NESAWG Policy Director Amy Little joined New York State Assembly Member Kevin Cahill, Food and Water Watch, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, and Consumers Union in calling for passage of a New York State bill, A. 617, that would require labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients. A. 617 currently […]
Last week, NESAWG Policy Director Amy Little joined New York State Assembly Member Kevin Cahill, Food and Water Watch, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, and Consumers Union in calling for passage of a New York State bill, A. 617, that would require labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients. A. 617 currently […]
Agritourism is an increasingly popular strategy for small-scale farmers to raise farm income, diversify product lines, educate the public about farming, and build strong community engagement. Agriculture census data suggests that U.S. farms annually earn $566.8 million from agritourism activities. To advance agritourism in the Northeast, the USDA Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) […]
August 2, 2016 4:30pm to 7:30pm This free Field Day with Andy Fellenz from Fellenz Family Farm (Ontario County) will start with identification of common high tunnel pests and diseases and review effective organic control strategies, including spraying. Fellenz has developed and will demonstrate a boom-style high tunnel sprayer, and discuss the proper use of […]
