About the Organization
Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer serves the Mohawk Valley in support of growing the economies of local communities, agriculture, the food industry here. We are the host site for the Central New York Dairy, Field Crops and Livestock team which serves a broader eight county region with professional agriculture professionals to aid farmers and farm businesses solve problems and grow their operations.
Regional Navigator Services
Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County is a primary resource supporting farmers and agricultural businesses in New York’s Mohawk Valley. We facilitate access to farmland through both direct referrals and by presenting workshops for new farmers and land owners. We also help non-farming land owners and retiring farmers explore options for leasing or selling their land for agriculture. Staff based at CCE Herkimer include an experienced team of educators and agriculture specialists who help new and established farmers succeed in their businesses.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County offers services to those seeking to farm in New York's Mohawk Valley by connecting farmers to local resources and knowledge. CCE Herkimer can help locate available farmland, work with a potential purchaser to evaluate its suitability for farming and identify businesses providing goods and services for agriculture. Webinars and in-person workshops on farm purchases are offered regularly as part of the Regional Navigator program.
Reach out to us for support in the following areas:
- Farm Business Planning or Marketing
- Farmland Protection
- Finding and Evaluating Farmland
- Farmland Lease Development
- Farm Transfer and Estate Planning
Regions Served
Mohawk Valley, Fulton County, Montgomery County, Herkimer County
Ag Updates
Farmer Housing Matching Portal
Growing Homes has created a house matching portal to provide access to affordable rentals for farmers and farmworkers in the Hudson Valley region! You can create a listing as a farmer housing home seeker or home provider.
New York Farm Transition Advisors Directory
NY Farm Transition Advisors Directory is designed to be an accessible and inclusive referral resource that is available to farmers, farmland owners and ag service professionals working through farm transitions and farmland access in New York State.
Farmland Owner Resource Hub
Are you a landowner looking to support farmland preservation by making your land available to farmers? Maybe you want to learn more about how you can steward your farmland with sustainable practices in mind? Or maybe you have goals you’d like to achieve that ensures the future of your farm? Check out the Farmland Owner Hub to explore various topics.
Looking for an on farm job or have a farm job you are hiring for?
Are you looking for a farm job? Are you a farm looking to hire help? Check out the 'Find a Farm Job' page on the New York Farmland Finder website!