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Agriculture
Madison County is truly an agricultural county, where close to 45% of the county's land area is devoted to a variety of agricultural enterprises.
According to the 2012 Ag Census, there are 838 farms in Madison County. Average farm size is 224 acres, while median farm size is 105 acres. Agricultural product sales from these farms totaled $117,730,000. Seventy-four percent of those sales were from the dairy and livestock sectors, while crop sales accounted for 26%.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County was founded in 1917 and has been offering research-based resources and education to our farming community, and addresses the overall goals of our local agriculture community since that time. Educators help farms to remain viable and profitable businesses by providing comprehensive, research-based information in animal and natural resource husbandry, business planning and marketing, diversified farm products, and technical and financial support opportunities. We connect clients with Cornell University faculty, Extension experts, and with other community agencies that also can provide information and support.
For Resources on Late Blight - please visit: http://allegany.cce.cornell.edu/agriculture/cornell-resources-a-z/late-blight
Dairy
For more information and copies of the materials presented at our recent Dairy Farm Business Planning in Uncertain and Challenging Times workshop visit this page..
NY FarmNet
Visit NYFarmNet.org or call 1-800-547-FARM to learn about free, confidential services, including: Coping with Stress; Financial Analysis and Decision Making, etc.
Beginning Farmers
Cornell Cooperative Extension works with beginning farmers as well as established farm businesses. We reference many of the planning materials on the Cornell Beginning Farmers website.
Farm Safety
Farm Safety is a priority for us. Visit our Farm Safety page for more information and resources.
Resources for Farmers
We have compiled a packet of resources for farmers which contains a variety of brochures, booklets, fliers, and materials in a wide range of topics beneficial to our Madison County farmers.
Contact
Sarah Ficken
Ag. Subject Educator
sjs299@cornell.edu
315-684-3001 ext.108
Last updated September 4, 2018
County Ag Team
Agriculture Resource Educator - ext. 108
Useful Links
Agriculture Advisory Committee
Bee Tolman Karen Nowak
Craig Pollock John Becker
Paul O'Mara Nate Durfee
Kate Fisher Dave Rogers
Scott Ingmire Eve Ann Shwartz
Corey Mosher
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Succession Planning Kickoff Seminar for Farm Business
Friday, December 14
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team
The Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is now available to assist farmers and agriculture businesses in Madison County.
Members of the team are:
David Balbian - Area Dairy Management Specialist - phone: 518-312-3592; email: drb23@cornell.edu
Kevin Ganoe - Field Crop Specialist - phone: 315-866-7920, ext 320; email: khg2@cornell.edu
Ashley McFarland - Livestock Specialist - phone: 315-866-7920, ext. 228; email: am2876@cornell.edu
Nicole Tommell - Farm Business Management Specialist - phone: 315-867-6001; email: nt375@cornell.edu
Please visit cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu to learn more about what the team has to offer.
Identifying Signs of Stress in Farm Families, from New York FarmNet
New York State farm families are experiencing higher levels of financial and emotional stress due in part to several years of low commodity prices. This is an especially difficult time for dairy farmers because regional conditions in dairy markets have further reduced farm revenues.
Warnings Signs of Stress:
Change in routines
Decline in the care of domestic animals
Increase in Illness
Increase in Farm Accidents
Decline in Appearance of farmstead
Signs of stress in children
Decreased Interest
To read more on this topic and for additional information, click here