2021 Specialty Crop RFP Now Open
NYFVI is pleased to partner with New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) to manage the competitive grant program
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 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
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
2020 FVI Project Profiles
The 2020 FVI program was highly competitive. 56 proposals were received and resources allowed for 12 projects to be funded.
2020 FVI Projects Announced
The New York Farm Viability Institute is deeply appreciative of the support provided by Governor Cuomo, and Assemblywoman Lupardo, Senator
Farm Viability Dairy Teams: Advancing Agriculture
Since its inception, Farm Viability’s dairy program has supported 21 Topic Specific Teams that have worked with more than 270