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Cornell Cooperative Extension's SWNY's Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program are working on bulding a service provider directory in order to help foster connections and collaborations for support to farmers across the region. They are asking for feedback on the following categories: Veterinarian's, Lime/Fertilizer Supplier, Tax Preparer and/or Accountant and Feed Mill/Grain Supplier.  To complete the survey click here. 

Census of Agriculture, Coming in November

The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Taken every five years, the census provides valuable information used at the local, state, and national levels to plan for the future. The census is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every state, county, and county equivalent in the nation. By participating in the census, you show the value and importance of U.S. agriculture.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Announces Availability of Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

John May Farm Safety Fund

Description:  The John may Farm Safety Fund provides financial assistance for New York farmers to improve safety on their farms. Past projects have covered:  repairing broken fences, mitigating drainage problems, replacing outdated machinery, purchasing and installing power take-off (PTO) shields, fixing unprotected drop-offs, and repairing unsafe electrical systems.