What are the Challenges Facing NY Farmers?
NYFVI Chair, and Livingston County dairy farmer, Rob Noble spoke recently at a Listening Tour hosted by New York State
March 5th Webinar: How New Research is Helping New York Dairy Farms Use Less Antimicrobials
Since the 1970s it’s been a common practice on dairy farms to use “blanket” dry cow therapy; that is to
2020 FVI Project Profiles
The 2020 FVI program was highly competitive. 56 proposals were received and resources allowed for 12 projects to be funded.
2021 FVI RFP Applications Due October 17th!
Great ideas, to solve important problems or leverage opportunities wanted. Farmer support makes for a more competitive proposal. Long term
Farmer Review Panel Members: “Why I serve”
Our program relies on the insights of New York farmers to to identify the proposals that are the most important
Meet NYFVI Board Member Jill MacKenzie
Jill MacKenzie joined the NYFVI board in 2017 as the representative from the New York State Horticultural Society. Prior to
What’s Important to NY Apple Growers?
Farm Viability has long observed that our review panel’s response to a proposal is usually driven by the perceived level
Jan. 15th Webinar–Why Did They Do It? Exploring New York’s transition to Tall Spindle Apple Orchards
On January 15th, 2021 NYFVI and Farm Credit East hosted Part 2 of the webinar series: Identifying Common Elements of
December 11th Webinar: Can Behavioral Science Help Us Understand Farmer Decision-Making?
This year, we are partnering with Farm Credit East to host a series of four webinars focused on better understanding
Fridays with Farm Viability: Identifying Common Elements of Change
This year, in lieu of our Taking Stock for New York Agriculture meeting in Albany, we are partnering with Farm
Meet NYFVI Board Member Tim Dressel
Farm Viability has a ten-person board of directors. Seven are nominated by ag organizations and three are at-large members. All