AGRICULTURAL CAREERS IN SULLIVAN COUNTY Ashley Tully This year, as we have seen so many shifts in our world, job seeking has moved heavily digital. CCE Sullivan County assisted in this transition with a Virtual Career Fair, a multi-week campaign to promote local Agricultural Jobs to those seeking employment. There are many opportunities for dynamic and fulfilling work in agriculture, right here in Sullivan County. Visit the CCE Sullivan County website, Agricultural Career page to find up-to-date job postings from around the County, all year long. www. sullivancce.org/agriculture/ agriculture-jobs
lands. In past few months, dozens of new farm businesses have reached out to CCESC for resources, from where to start, crop planning assistance, how to hire, business planning, funding and marketing suggestions. The first few years in a farm’s inception are critical to the longevity and success of the individual farm. At CCESC we seek to support agricultural businesses retention and expansion in Sullivan County, and encourage all small farmers to reach out, ask questions, and talk to your peers. There is a wealth of knowledge out there, and we are here to assist you in your myriad of choices along your stewardship journey. For more information about Agricultural Careers and Beginner Farm Resources contact Agriculture Business Coordinator, Ashley Tully at aet92@corenll.edu.
INQUIRIES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & FARM VISITS
BEGINNER FARMER PROGRAM
Ashely Tully You have likely noticed a large increase in real estate sales in Sullivan County over the past year and a half, but what may be news is that it happened in conjunction with an increased interest in buyers seeking to develop farm businesses on these
Michelle Proscia The month of July was busy for the CCE AG Team! We provided technical assistance to 175 inquiries, helping beginner and established commercial farms with farm food safety, business planning, cost of production, specialty crop production, funding resources, the Sullivan County Revolving Loan Extension Connection
August 2021
Program, the basics of starting a farm, employment, pest and disease management, farm planning and market/market access assistance, high tunnel/ greenhouse production and livestock production.
COUNTY LOAN/ TRAININGS
Michelle Proscia On June 28th CCE Agriculture Educator hosted the webinar “Flock Talks: Poultry Business Planning and Budgeting” in partnership with the Cornell Livestock Program Work Team. 18 registrants learned about costs and potential income for poultry production and using the information as a tool for decision making. They also learned the basics to building their business plan and enterprise budgeting.
SULLIVAN FRESH MARKETS
Melinda Meddaugh The Sullivan Fresh Monticello Farmers Market opened on Monday, July 5th. The Market on the Move Mobile Market opened July 1st, adding Thursdays to the Wednesday stops, which opened in June. Stop by for fresh produce, eggs, dairy and more from our local Sullivan County farms. New for 2021, those using SNAP/EBT benefits at the Market will receive almost triple the buying power with programs like Fresh Connect and Double Up Food Bucks New York! Page 9
