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Small Farm Quarterly - Summer 2006

Author
Cornell Small Farms Program
Abstract
CONTENTS:
SMALL FARM PROGRAM UPDATE: Cornell Small Farms Program Update, Page 3;
COMMUNITY/WORLD: Imagination…Innovation…Intervale, Page 6; Community Saves Farm From Jaws of Development, Page 11;
COWS AND CROPS: Using Brown Cows to Turn Green into Dollars, Page 9; “World’s Largest” Perennial Grass Trail in NNY, Page 24;
FARM FOLLIES: You Know You’re a Farmer When…, Page 11
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Farming Is Good, Page 17;
HORTICULTURE: Growing “Clean” Sweet Corn, Page 22;
GRAZING: USDA Proposes “Grass-Fed” Standards, Page 3; A Tale of Transitions - Deep Water Farm, Page 5; Grazing Takes Center Stage, Page 12;
HOME AND FAMILY: On Raising Rural Kids - The Value of Shooting Sports, Page 10; Canning Your Garden Treasures, Page 22;
MANAGING RISK: Get Help with Health Insurance, Page 16; Small Steps Reduce Risks During Small Dairy Start-Up, Page 21;
MARKETING: Idea from Iowa, Page 13;
NEW FARMERS: FSA’s Rural Youth Loans - More Than Just $$$, Page 8; Doing A Lot With LIttle - Starting on a Shoestring, Page 20;
NON-DAIRY LIVESTOCK: Avian Flu Threat?, Page 4-5;
ORGANIC FARMING: New NY Initiative Focuses on Organic Dairy, Page 7;
PHOTO ESSAY: From Field To Plate: Photo Essay by Jason Houston, Page 19;
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHTS: FSA Loans, Page 8; Low-Cost or No-Cost Health Insurance, Page 17; Grassland Bird Conservation, Page 18; Home Food Preservation Information, Page 22;
STEWARDSHIP AND NATURE: Conserving Grassland Birds, Page 18; Bedded Pack Barn at Lazy Crazy Acres, Page 23;
YOUTH PAGES: The Power of Agriculture - Experience It!, Page 14; Activity: Eggshell Seed-Starting Pots, Page 14; Living and Loving Farming, Page 15; Broadening Horizons, Page 15
Description
Small Farm Quarterly is for farmers and farm families — including spouses and children - who value the quality of life that smaller farms provide.
Sponsorship
Cornell Small Farms Program, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, PRO-DAIRY/CCE-NWNY, NYS 4-H Team Program, Watershed Agricultural Council
Date Issued
2006-07-10Publisher
Cornell Small Farms Program
Subject
Agriculture; Farming
Type
periodical