From the Voices of Experience video series produced by the NY Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell University, www.nybeginningfarmers.org. Meet the 12 featured NY farmers and get a glimpse of their diverse operations.
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Meet the Farmers
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- 9:03
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- From the Voices of Experience video series produced by the NY Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell University, www.nybeginningfarmers.org. Meet the 12 featured NY farmers and get a glimpse of their diverse operations.
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Love of Farming
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- 4:03
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- Farming may be hard work, but people who choose this path have a deep love for it. From the Voices of Experience video series produced by the NY Beginning Farmer Project.
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Setting Goals
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- 4:06
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- The 12 farmers from the NY Beginning Farmer Project's Voices of Experience video series discuss their farm goals and encourage new farmers to set goals for themselves. See www.nybeginningfarmers.org for more.
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Evaluating Land and Facilities for Farming
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- 5:06
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- Twelve NY farmers talk about evaluating soil, climate, infrastructure and other facilities to make sure you're ready for production. From the Voices of Experience video series produced by the NY Beginning Farmer Project at the Cornell Small Farms Program, www.nybeginningfarmers.org
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Getting $tarted with Your Own Farm Business
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- 4:45
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- Twelve NY farmers discuss how they financed their start-up and offer tips for those just beginning. From the Voices of Experience video series produced by the NY Beginning Farmer Project at the Cornell Small Farms Program, www.nybeginningfarmers.org
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Grants for Starting a Farm
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- 1:48
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- From the Voices of Experience video series produced by the NY Beginning Farmer Project (www.nybeginningfarmers.org). Featured farmers provide advice on the ever-elusive grant and how it fits (or doesn't) into the plan for a profitable farm business.
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Choosing a Farm Enterprise
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- 4:52
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- Want to farm, but not sure what to produce? As you'll see in this video, there will likely be an element of passion in your decision. But it's a good idea to consider your goals, land and facilities, and markets too. This video is part of the Voices of Experience series produced by the NY Beginning Farmer Project of the Cornell Small Farms Program in 2008.
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Marketing Your Farm Products
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- 12:22
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- Your farm will not last long without thorough attention to where and how you will market your products. Don't miss any of the subsections in this slightly longer video: Market Venues, Getting the Word Out, Customer Relations, and Setting Yourself Apart.
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Taking Care of the Land
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- 5:41
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- Featured farmers from the NY Beginning Farmer Project's Voices of Experience video series discuss the importance of caring for the soil, water, wildlife and air that sustain your farm operation. See www.nybeginningfarmers.org for more resources for new farmers.
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Regulations, Taxes, Insurance
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- 4:16
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- This video is intended as an intro to the detailed information presented in the Guide to Farming in NY: What Every Ag Entrepreneur Needs to Know, which can be found at www.smallfarms.cornell.edu - look for the QuickLink on the homepage.
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Lessons From Experience
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- 5:27
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- Our featured farmers discuss mistakes made and lessons learned from the hard experience of starting a small farm from scratch. From the Voices of Experience Video series produced by the NY Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell Small Farms Program, www.nybeginningfarmers.org.
