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
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
Potential Collaborators
New York is fortunate to have so many organizations interested in supporting the State’s agricultural community. Below are organizations that
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
How Quirine Ketterings is Helping Farmers Improve Their Operational Practices to Increase Their Profits and Protect the Environment.
She calls it a “Win-Win Opportunity”. Since 2006, Dr. Quirine Ketterings, head of Cornell’s Nutrient Management Spear Program has led
Understanding Costs to Improve Operations and Profits on Dairy Farms
The goals of the project were clear: Develop enterprise activity analysis tools to assess the costs of various enterprises within
Fostering Innovation: How to Create Better Winter Forage to Save Money and Improve the Environment.
The best land management practices have long included winter cover crops to prevent erosion. The challenge? Cover crops cost money
Partners in Prevention: How NYCAMH Built Skills on NY Dairy Farms to Improve Safety and OSHA Compliance
A Time for Action. New York dairy farmers had less than a year to prepare for the OSHA Local Emphasis