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
Category: Vegetables
Scaling Up: Wholesale opportunities provide profitable growth
The competition among farmers selling directly to consumersis fierce and some feel that opportunity has plateaued. Yet wholesale buyers lament
The Dragon: UV Light for Disease Management
In 2015 as part of a Cornell University project in collaboration with the University of Florida, Mark Rea and his
Powdery Mildew:New Approaches Evaluated, More Work Needed
New York squash sales hit $32 million in 2017, with more than 11,000 acres harvested. One of the growers’ biggest
New Technology Unlocks Super Powers of Natural Enzymes
The natural world is full of enzymes with antimicrobial properties. The challenges? How to identify which enzymes will help fight
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
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
Marketing Strategies to Grow Market Share
While urban markets can be expensive for producers to reach, they also provide top dollar for farm products. Thus, producers
Scouting and Action Thresholds Help Onion Growers Reduce Insecticide Use
Onions are big business in New York. The State ranks #6 in the country for production and growers sell more
How Upstate New York Growers & Packers Created a New Route to Market for 25 NY Farmers.
Way back in 2003 a group of vegetable growers approached NYFVI for funding. They were seeking support to develop value-added