2020 FVI RFP Applications Due November 12th!
Great ideas, to solve important problems or leverage opportunities wanted. Farmer support makes for a more competitive proposal. Long term
What We’ve Been Hearing from the Farmer Review Panels and NYFVI Board
Our goal at NYFVI is to have the best possible proposals for review by the commodity specific review panels and
Livingston County dairy farmer, Rob Noble elected as NYFVI chair. Peter Ferrante of New Paltz elected as vice chair.
Syracuse—The New York Farm Viability Institute’s board of directors (NYFVI) elected Rob Noble of Noblehurst Farm in Linwood to serve
Capturing the Power of Data on Dairy Farms to Reduce Antimicrobial Use
Since the 1970s it’s been a common practice on dairy farms to use “blanket” dry cow therapy; that is to
Soil Matters: Best Management Practices for Long Term Profitable High Tunnel Operations
High tunnels are a critical tool for many New York vegetable growers. These structures help growers extend the growing season
Creating a Win-Win for Long Island Wine Grape Growers
Sometimes a little money can go a long way. That’s what happened when Farm Viability invested just under $15,000 in
New York Table Beets: Growing Profitability for a Growing Industry
Health conscious consumers are driving demand for innovative, convenient products. Sarah Pethybridge and Julie Kikkert are helping NY farmers overcome
Creating More Valuable Milk for New York Farmers and Processors
The cows on New York State farms must be happy, because they make really good milk. It’s tasty, nutritious and
Variable Rate Shoot Thinning in Concord Vineyards for Increased Production Efficiency
Grape growers have long seen wide ranges in productivity across their vineyards, but by the time the yield was measured
The Online Application: Know What Goes Where.
Frequently NYFVI reviewers express frustration over the repetitive nature of some applications. Please read the following information closely to ensure