Agricultural Opportunities for Veterans in New York. Matt Weiss Cornell Small Farms Program
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1 Agricultural Opportunities for Veterans in New York Matt Weiss Cornell Small Farms Program
2 OVERVIEW Background Resources for Farmers Farmer Veteran Project Questions
3 OBJECTIVE Information about: Education Training Connections Our planned efforts for veterans
4 Cornell Small Farms Program Who are we? We support the viability of small farms by: Identifying critical issues and collaborating to address them Producing publications, events, and information resources Providing statewide coordination for efforts to strengthen small farms and
5 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Who are we? Who are we? The Northeast Beginning Farmer Project is led by a team of educators who care deeply about supporting the success of new farmers. Vision: Every new farmer in NY has access to the support, information and training they need to be successful
6 What is a small farm? USDA Definition: annual gross revenue of < $250,000 >90% of farms in NY fit this definition Most popular enterprises for new farmers are vegetables, poultry, beef, and fruit
7 Questions for you How many of you are already farming? How many seeking to start new farms? How many service providers?
8 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Online Resource Center What we can do for you! Self Guided Tutorials and Worksheets Video Library Online Courses Service provider map Guides/Publications
9 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Getting Started: New Farmer Hub Tutorials and Resources Worksheets - Access the planning worksheets that are embedded throughout the lessons below Getting Started - Begin here with goal-setting and suggestions for planning Accessing & Evaluating Land - Learn how to find or assess farmland quality Planning and Funding Your Farm Business - Start writing a farm plan & assess funding options Learning to Farm - Gain the skills you need to produce high-quality products
10 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Getting Started: New Farmer Hub Tutorials and Resources Choosing What to Produce - Consult enterprise budgets, crop ideas & worksheets. Selling What You Produce - Choose the right markets for your products Taking Care of the Land - Cultivate ecologically-sound practices Achieving or Improving Profitability - Learn skills to improve your bottom line. Understanding Taxes & Regulations - Understand the benefits and requirements of farming.
11 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Video Library! On-Farm Production Videos These videos offer an intimate look at the details of how successful farmers produce everything from vegetables to pork to sheep cheese. New videos are added every month or two, through 2012! Starting a Farm Business Video A diverse group of 12 NY farmers talking about how they financed start-up, developed their markets, determined their profitability, set goals, and much more.
12 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Online Classes Online Classes BF 102: Markets and Profits - Exploring the Feasibility of Your Farming Ideas BF 104: Financial Records - Setting up Systems to Track Your Profitability BF 121: Veggie Farming 2 - From Season-Long Care to Market BF 122: Berry Production - Getting Started with Growing and Marketing BF 201: Making Money - Pricing, Positioning in the Market, and Guerrilla Marketing
13 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Service Provider Map Service Provider Map Organizations in the Northeast that specifically target their services to beginning farmers. Service providers add yourself. You can find many more organizations serving farmers in the Other Local Contacts section of the website.
14 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Small Farm Quarterly Small Farm Quarterly Are you looking for ways to farm profitably without getting bigger? Do you like to read about families who are living a good life on a small farm? Are you looking for new ideas, tips and resources to help you reach your farm and family goals? If so, you'll enjoy Small Farm Quarterly.
15 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Guides/Publications
16 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Guides/Publications
17 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project New Farmer Profit Teams Eligibility: 3 9 years NYS only Cost share for agricultural consultants Leadership training 2 more opportunities
18 Statewide agencies supporting farmers NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) - federal program providing cost-share funds and customized plans for farmers to implement environmental conservation practices FSA (Farm Service Agency) - federal program providing low-interest loans for farmers Farm Bureau - lobbying group providing a voice for farmers in government Farm Credit farmer-owned lender specializing in ag-related loans
19 New farmer trainings On-the-Job Training available via internships and apprenticeships, and NOFA-NY s Journey person Program Degree programs in production, ag science, sustainable food systems, etc available via SUNY schools and Cornell
20 Land access Land-link organizations around the state facilitate leasing or purchasing farmland. Ex: NY FarmLink Land For Good provides land access guidance and counseling
21 Several lenders have funds set aside specifically for new farmers: Farm Service Agency Farm Credit Kiva Zip has 0% loans for entrepreneurs Farmer Veteran Coalition and Work Vessels for Veterans provide grants/loans for vets entering farming Financing is available
22 Our planned efforts for veterans Creating a statewide network to support Veterans interested in agriculture Veteran and Ag orgs Need links to traditional veteran services** Reintegration, community and quality of life Train the Trainers on working with veterans interested in ag
23 Our planned efforts for veterans Building the Support Network in NY for Veterans to Farm We are working with the NYS Division of Veterans Affairs, IVMF, and other partners to refer, support, mentor, and train veterans who want to farm. Developing New Trainings Specifically for Veterans Host Armed to Farm to train veterans in farm startup Create regional on-farm workshops for veterans Exploring OJT on farms in NY County based programs
24 What else can we do to help? What types of resources do you need? Who should we connect with?
25 Northeast Beginning Farmers Project For more information! For more information on the Northeast Beginning Farmers Project visit: Northeast Beginning Farmers Project B Plant Science Ithaca, NY 14850
26 Questions?
27 Cornell Small Farms Program PH: MATT WEISS
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