Moore's Sugar Shack & Pancake House is Open
Moore’s Sugar Shack is now open. They offer all you can eat delicious - hot buttermilk pancakes and fresh maple syrup! They are located on 10444 Galen Hill Road, Freedom, NY
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Introduction to Maple Syrup Production Online Course Offered
BF 152: Introduction to Maple Syrup Production, is an online course from the Cornell Small Farms Program January 17 – February 21, with webinars each Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 7:30pm EST.
PRO-DAIRY Announces New Weekly Webinar Series Starting December 15th
PRO-DAIRY in partnership with DAIRYBUSINESS & HOLSTEIN WORLD magazine has launched a new weekly webinar series each Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 pm EST. Registration is not required. Click on the Dairy Webinars section of PRO-DAIRY’s website to join. Each webinar is approved for one continuing education unit (CEU) from the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS).
Developing the Shitake Mushroom Market
Woodland log-grown mushrooms are a relatively new, niche crop in New York. The Cornell Small Farms Program announced a new two year project funded through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant to support the development of this new niche crop in New York State; log grown shitake mushrooms. The crop is positioned for adoption by farmers who are interested in developing diversified niche crops on their farm.
Kids Growing Food School Garden Grants Due December 16, 2016
The main goals of the Kids Growing Food Mini Grant are to increase appreciation and understanding of agriculture, nutrition, and the food systems by getting students involved in food gardening at school. Also, to create "garden classrooms" that provide authentic experiences and help educators meet New York State and Common Core Learning Standards.
Webinar on Grant Processing to be Hosted by Farm Credit East, December 7th
Have you ever considered applying for an agricultural grant, but didn’t know where to begin? Then join a free webinar, hosted by Farm Credit East, on Wednesday, December 7, at 11:00 AM, for the need to know about how to find and apply for grant funding.
Randolph Students Earn New York State FFA Welding Contest Honors
The top three winners of the 2016 New York State FFA Welding Contest that was held at Empire Farm Days will receive a Morrisville State College scholarships, are:
- Noah Persson, Randolph Central School
- Justin Rodda, Otselic Valley Central School
- Derek Pingrey, Pioneer Central School
High team honors went to Noah Persson and Tyler Liskow of Randolph Central School.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Funds Offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
New York Natural Resources Conservation Service announces November 18, 2016 as the application cutoff date for the
NYS Agricultural Society 2017 Grant Theme “Improving the Ag Intellect of Youth”
Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2016. The New York State Agricultural Society Foundation (NYSAS Foundation) supports the mission of the NYS Agricultural Society focusing on education, leadership development and recognition for future generations involved in the New York State food and agriculture industry. Each year the NYSAS Foundation selects a focus area for their annual grant-making.
Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants
The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.
Application Deadlines: Grants of $20,000 or less March 31, 2017; Unrestricted Grants (up to $500,000): March 31, 2017;
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