Do These Things Work? Determining the Effectiveness of Automated Health Monitoring Systems for NY Dairies.
There’s a plethora of automated health monitoring systems on the market for dairy farms. Wireless sensors can be based in
We create and share knowledge to improve the economic viability of New York's farms.
There’s a plethora of automated health monitoring systems on the market for dairy farms. Wireless sensors can be based in
Labor. Finding and retaining good help is a universal concern among New York’s farmers. Mary Jo Dudley with the Cornell
Way back in 2003 a group of vegetable growers approached NYFVI for funding. They were seeking support to develop value-added
Building any new agricultural industry has its challenges. Chinese medicinal herbs, which are a $30 million import market in New
New Yorkers want locally grown food choices. And, they like to eat tasty strawberries throughout the year. Unfortunately, the local
Dr. Bryan Danforth was eager to develop a long term monitoring program to understand if wild pollinator numbers are changing.
Is That Opportunity Knocking? Every year New Yorkers eat an average of 18 pounds of fresh tomatoes per person, and
The farmer review process for the 2019 grant round is well underway. Farm Viability received 46 proposals requesting nearly $5
NYFVI relies on over 100 farmers serving on farmer review panels, organized by production sector, to read, comment on, and
At its core, Farm Viability’s mission is to help New York farms become more viable. We do this through strategic